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Miele PT 7188 Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele PT 7188 Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele PT 7188 Operating And Installation Instructions

Vented tumble dryer
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Operating and installation instructions
for vented tumble dryer
PT 7188
en - AU, NZ
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed, commissioned
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 09 592 270

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions for vented tumble dryer PT 7188 en - AU, NZ To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed, commissioned and used for the first time.
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packing Energy saving tips material To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which – Make sure that your laundry is are environmentally friendly for disposal thoroughly spun before drying.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Warning and Safety instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning the tumble dryer ......... . . 35 Problem solving guide .
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions It is essential to read these instructions. This tumble dryer conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the tumble dryer, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
  • Page 6 If using, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Older children may use the tumble dryer only when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse. Young children must not be allowed to use this tumble dryer. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tumble dryer.
  • Page 8 (e.g. danger of overheating). Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician. If this is not done, any resultant damage will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the machine must be disconnected from the electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: – it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or –...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Caution! Risk of fire. To avoid the possible danger of fire please red these warnings carefully. A clogged filter is a hazard! The lint filter must be cleaned after every programme. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: –...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions When washing such heavily soiled items ensure that you use sufficient detergent and select a high temperature. If in doubt, wash the items several times. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions In many programmes, the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure that the items are not too hot to handle when you remove them (this also avoids the danger of the laundry self-igniting).
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Do not let anyone sit or lean on the doors, as this can cause the tumble dryer to tip up. Danger of injury. Always close the doors after use. This way you will avoid the danger of: –...
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Adequate ventilation is essential to avoid the danger of asphyxia and toxic fumes where another appliance which also uses the room air (e.g. gas, oil or coal fired heater, continuous flow or other water heater) is installed in the same or an adjacent room. To ensure safe operation, and to prevent gases given off by these appliances being drawn back into the room, an underpressure of 4 Pa is the maximum permissible.
  • Page 15 Do not store containers of these agents near the appliance. Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 16: Operating The Tumble Dryer

    Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display See the following pages for more information. b Shortcut buttons (keys) For selecting an individual programme quickly. These buttons can be programmed to select your own favourite drying programmes. c Start button d PC / optical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your tumble dryer, and can also be used to update programming data in the future.
  • Page 17: Display

    Operating the tumble dryer Display Entry menu Cottons Programme selection ... Minimum iron Settings F ... Woollens handcare 10:00 Smoothing When the tumble dryer is switched on, the entry menu (with four favourite programmes listed) appears with Programme selection highlighted. Multi-function selector Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to the next option.
  • Page 18: Settings Menu J

    Operating the tumble dryer Programme selection menu Programme Back A selection Cottons Minimum iron Delicates You can use the multi-function selector to select any programme. The highlighting will move up or down depending on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in.
  • Page 19: Operating The Tumble Dryer In Laundrette Mode

    Operating the tumble dryer Operating the tumble dryer in Laundrette mode The entry menu will vary depending on the Controls setting selected. ^ The dryer is operated either with shortcut keys D, E, F, G or the multi-function selector. WS-shortcut keys, basic Cottons Normal+ Minimum iron...
  • Page 20: Notes And Tips On Laundry Care

    Notes and tips on laundry care 1. Sort the laundry – New dark-coloured garments should be washed and dried separately Garment care label symbols from light-coloured garments the first few times they are washed to avoid Drying the risk of colours running and Normal/higher temperature.
  • Page 21: Load The Tumble Dryer

    Notes and tips on laundry care 2. Load the tumble dryer . . . e.g. Machine iron or Hand iron if the laundry needs further processing Using the tumble dryer after drying, e.g. machine ironing. incorrectly could cause a fire. Read See separate booklet the "Warning and Safety instructions"...
  • Page 22: Short Instructions

    Short instructions It is very important to read the "Notes and tips on laundry care" section before proceeding. A Sort the laundry B Load the tumble dryer Before closing the door, check that no items are caught in the door opening.
  • Page 23 Short instructions C Select a programme Payment system ^ Switch the dryer on by pressing the If your tumble dryer has a payment On/Off K button in. system, the amount of credit required will appear in the display. Programme chart Opening the door or cancelling the –...
  • Page 24 Short instructions E Remove the laundry when the Programme duration/Estimated time remaining programme has finished When a programme is selected, the Anti-crease (if selected) and Finish will estimated duration will appear in the appear in the display to indicate that the programme has finished.
  • Page 25 Short instructions ^ Remove everything from the drum. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. If items are left in the dryer, they could be damaged by overdrying when the dryer is next used. The drum lighting will come on when the door is opened.
  • Page 26: Selecting A Programme

    Selecting a programme Selecting/changing a programme Entry menu Cottons Programme selection ... Minimum iron Settings F ... Woollens handcare 10:00 Smoothing ^ Press shortcut button D. Main menu Cottons Normal Duration 0:50 h Low temp. Timer Y Save Back A ^ By turning the multi-function selector you can then highlight the following options in the display: Programme (Cottons) or the drying level (Normal), and confirm your selection by...
  • Page 27 Selecting a programme Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 20 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Programmes with drying levels Cottons Normal+ Drying levels from Machine iron - Extra dry ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you want, and confirm your selection.
  • Page 28: Low Temperature

    Selecting a programme Low temperature Select Low temperature for all delicate or minimum iron fabrics with the r care label (e.g. acrylic garments). – Delicate fabrics are dried at a lower temperature. – The programme duration is longer. ^ Press shortcut button D Low temp. Saving a programme as a favourite You can programme the shortcut buttons to call up the four most frequently used drying programmes.
  • Page 29: Timer

    Timer Depending on the Delay start setting, you can use the Timer to set the time you wish a programme to finish or start at, or you can delay the start of the programme. To open the Timer sub-menu Cottons Normal+ Low temp.
  • Page 30: Changing The Programme Sequence

    Take care when in the vicinity of the appliance, * Either during the commissioning when opening the door and process or subsequently, a Miele ser- handling freshly dried laundry. vice technician can reset the payment Danger of burning.
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filter Do not turn the handle on the fluff Fluff from items being dried is collected filter, as this will cause the fluff filter by a two-part cartridge fluff filter in the to come apart (see below). ducting.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Filter Whilst Dry

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter whilst dry Replacing the filter The fluff filter can be hygienically and If there is a heavy build-up of easily cleaned using a vacuum fluff in the filter housing, the filter cleaner. housing should also be cleaned before the clean filter is replaced.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Filter Housing

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the filter housing Extra cleaning The filter housing should be – Fan checked from time to time, and The fan behind the filter access panel cleaned when there is a build-up of can become clogged with detergent fluff there.
  • Page 34: The Cover In The Door Opening

    Cleaning and care – The cover in the door opening Replacing the cover ^ Fit the cover to the left or right-hand The cover in the door opening side of the door opening, should only be removed if it ^ then press the cover down until it becomes severely clogged.
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer

    ^ Dry all parts with a soft cloth. A range of Miele branded cleaning and conditioning agents is available to order from Miele or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com (depending on country).
  • Page 36: Problem Solving Guide

    With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Miele Professional Service Department Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 37 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Clean out airways. Reminder to clean – Clean the fluff filter. Clean the fluff filters. the filter. To delete the fault message: Check ducting – Confirm with OK. appears after a while.* Clean out airways. There is a blockage –...
  • Page 38: An Unsatisfactory Drying Result

    Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory drying result Problem Possible cause Remedy The laundry is not The load consisted of – Finish drying using the sufficiently dry. different fabrics. Hot air programme (timed drying). – Next time, select a more suitable programme (see "Programme chart"...
  • Page 39: Other Problems

    Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying You might be asked to Please check all possible process goes on clean the ducting system causes, described below. too long or even again. switches off. The fluff filter is blocked. –...
  • Page 40 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a build-up of There is more than one – The dryer must only be condensed water in the tumble dryer vented connected to a joint drum. together. ducting system if a non-return flap is in place.
  • Page 41 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The programme There is no power to – Is the dryer switched on? does not start and the dryer. – Is the door closed properly? the display is dark. – Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped? When the power comes back on after a power cut, confirm...
  • Page 42: Peak Load Cut-Out

    Once the peak load has finished the programme will continue automatically as before. Service interval If, after switching the machine on, the following message appears in the display, the machine will need to be serviced by the Miele Professional Service Department. Maintenance interval 1 Call Service...
  • Page 43: Changing The Lamp

    B Remove the screw. C Lower the cover. D Replace the lamp. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from Miele. The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover. E Raise the cover again.
  • Page 44: After Sales Service

    After sales service Repairs In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – the Miele Professional Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting the Professional Ser- vice Department, please quote the mo-...
  • Page 45: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Front view a Vent ducting d Door b Mains connection cable e Filter access panel c Control panel f Four height adjustable screw feet...
  • Page 46: View From The Side

    View from the side View from above Rear view Installation on a raised plinth A Miele plinth is available as an optional accessory. If the tumble dryer is to be installed on an existing plinth, the dryer must be secured against slippage (see below, under "Installing the tumble dryer").
  • Page 47: Installing The Tumble Dryer

    Installation and connection Installing the tumble dryer Levelling the tumble dryer Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation. Moving the tumble dryer ^ Transport the tumble dryer to its installation site. The tumble dryer must be Ensure the tumble dryer is stable perfectly level to ensure safe during transportation.
  • Page 48 Installation and connection ^ Loosen the screws (2). ^ The screw feet (1) can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. ^ Turn the screws (2) so that they are tight against the housing.
  • Page 49: Securing The Tumble Dryer Against Slippage

    Installation and connection Securing the tumble dryer against Room ventilation slippage As the air required for drying is drawn from the room in which the dryer is installed, the room must be sufficiently ventilated, e.g. by vents in the outside wall which are permanently open.
  • Page 50: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection The machine is supplied with a mains cable with moulded plug for connection to a 230V mains supply. The voltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate. Please ensure these match the site mains supply.
  • Page 51: Installation - Extraction Ducting

    Installation - extraction ducting General Avoid: – very long ducting systems. Before operating the tumble dryer, a suitable ducting system – too many tight bends or corners. must be installed to carry the moist Otherwise the drying result will be less air from the dryer to the outside.
  • Page 52: To Calculate The Total Duct Length

    Installation - extraction ducting To calculate the total duct 4. Refer to Table II for the appropriate duct diameter required. length Table I Friction against the inner walls of the vent ducting will slow down the Component Additional duct expelled air as it passes through the length ducting.
  • Page 53: Calculation Example

    Installation - extraction ducting Exhaust socket dimensions Calculation example View from above Wall pipe, with louvred vent = 1 x 3.8 m Additional duct = 3.8 m length Rear view B/D 2 bends, 90° = 2 x 0.8 m Additional duct = 1.6 m length 0.5 m plastic piping...
  • Page 54: Venting System With Plastic Piping

    125 mm) to connect the pipe to the 1. Wall vent kit dryer. (separate fitting instructions are (* optional accessory) supplied with the Miele wall vent kit) 2. Adpater 3. Plastic piping, diameter DN 100 ^ Fit the adapter (1) and pipe (2), as shown.
  • Page 55: Venting System With Flexible Ducting

    1. Window vent kit (fitted in a "plexiglass" pane) (separate fitting instructions are supplied with the Miele window vent kit) 2. Adapter for flexible ducting hose...
  • Page 56: Venting More Than One Dryer Via The Same Ducting System

    1 Connection to the main venting duct 2 Miele non-return flap* 3 Additional Miele adapter* 4 Miele flexible ducting hose* ^ Push the non-return flap (2) all the way into the adapter (3).
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data Height 1,020 mm Width 700 mm Depth 763 mm Depth with door open 1248 mm Weight 77 kg Drum volume 180 l Maximum capacity 10 kg dry weight (weight of dry laundry) Length of connection cable 1600 mm Voltage Connected load Fuse rating...
  • Page 60 Alteration rights reserved/1913 M.-Nr. 09 592 270 / 01...

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