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Operating and Installation Instructions for Tumble Dryer T 5206 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 775 530...
Do not let small children play with the sponsibility. Repairs should only be un- machine or its controls. Supervise its dertaken by a Miele approved engi- use by the elderly or infirm. neer. Faulty components must only be...
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Warning and Safety Instructions In the event of a fault or for clean- The exhaust air must not be vented ing purposes, the machine is only into a chimney or vent flue which is completely isolated from the electricity in use. Neither should it be connected supply either when: to ducting which ventilates rooms with fireplaces.
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There is a danger of fire with fab- rics which: Accessory parts may only be fitted – contain rubber, foam rubber or rub- when expressly approved by Miele. ber like materials If other parts are used, guarantee, per- formance and product liability claims –...
Help to Protect the Environment Disposal of the Packing Energy Saving Tips Material ^ Make sure that your laundry is thor- oughly spun before drying. You will The transport and protective packing save up to 30% energy and time if has been selected from materials which laundry is spun at 1200 rpm instead are environmentally friendly for disposal...
Guide to the Machine Control Panel Pushbutton Switches Program Selector The program selector can be turned a Door clockwise or anti-clockwise. Opens the drum door Cottons Light Extra dry Illuminates the drum Normal+ Normal Hand iron r Low temperature Hand iron rr Lower drying temperatures (for delicate Machine iron fabrics with the care label r, e.g.
Guide to the Machine Explanation of Control Panel Use of the Appliance A small panel is supplied with the ma- This automatic tumble dryer is particu- chine to explain the symbols on the larly suitable for use in commercial and control panel.
Preparation of Laundry Wash Care Labels General Notes Woven and loopkit materials (e.g. Before drying check the drying t -shirts, knitted garments) tend to symbol on the wash care label. shrink to varying extents depending on their quality. This tendency is exagger- Significance of symbols: ated by over-drying.
Program Chart Program Laundry / Fabric Type max. Notes Load COTTONS Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics 6 kg To prevent shrinkage do not select the A Extra which would not be thoroughly dried using dry program the B Normal+ for jerseywear. program.
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Program chart Program Laundry / Fabric type max. Notes load MINIMUM IRON Normal + Minimum iron items 3 kg With blended fabrics made of synthetics or consisting of wool blended fabrics, e.g. and synthetics, con- pullovers,dresses, trou- sult the manufac- sers etc., which are not turer’s instructions, dried adequately in the...
How to Dry Correctly Prepare the Laundry Do not overload the drum. Over- ^ As far as possible, sort laundry for: loading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and – the type of fibre or weave give a disappointing drying result. –...
How to dry correctly Select a program At the end of a program ^ Turn the program selector to the ^ Turn the program selector to the r End position. program required. ^ Select low temperature L if required. ^ Press the door a button to open the door.
Changing a program To cancel a program To select a different program during drying ^ Turn the program selector switch to the r End position. ^ Turn the program selector to the required program. For safety reasons all programes where the residual moisture content is The new program starts from the be- monitored have a maximum running ginning.
^ Remove any lint from the hollow part ing it is fitted the correct way round in of the door holder through the wide its holder. slit at the bottom. A cleaning brush is available at extra cost from the Miele Spare Parts De- partment.
Cleaning and Care Casing and Drum Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply. Avoid contact of stainless steel sur- faces (front, lid, casing) with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypochlorite. These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel.
Problem Solving Guide What to do if . . . ? With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repairs to the machine should only be undertaken by a suitably qualified service engineer to ensure safety.
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Problem Solving Guide Fault Possible Cause Remedy Drying times are The lint filters – Clean as described in too long. might be clogged up. "Cleaning and Care". Ventilation to and from – Open a door or window while the dryer is insufficient the machine is operating to (e.g.
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Problem Solving Guide Fault Possible Cause Remedy There is a build up of Lint comes off textiles nat- – Remove any lint from lint. urally during wearing and the lint filter (see washing. The lint that col- "Cleaning and Care"). lects in the filters of a tum- ble dryer has no effect on the lifetime of your laundry.
The temperature resistant lamp should be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department only. ^ Replace the lamp and screw the plastic cover back on.
Service In the event of any faults which cannot be remedied, or if the machine is under warranty, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for address) When contacting the Service Depart-...
Installation View From the Front 1 Isolator switch 5 Exhaust connection DN 100 Exit to the rear or through the 2 Coin mechanism (optional) left hand side of the machine 3 Control panel 6 Hexagon headed nut M 10 4 Door 7 Clamp 8 Screw, Washer, Plug (8 x 40)
4 Four height adjustable screw feet coin mechanism / time counter 5 Plinth base if required: 2 a.c. connection cable - masonry base built on site or (approx. 2 m long) - Miele steel plinth UG 5005-08 available at extra cost 3 Exhaust ducting...
Do not use devices to turn the machine off automatically, (e.g. automatic tim- ers). The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. For this purpose the appropriate stacking kit * is re- quired.
Installation - Venting ^ At the same time turn the cover cap Fitting the Exhaust Ducting anti-clockwise. The moist air produced during drying has to be vented to the outside. Vent Socket ^ In the same way remove the vent The dryer must only be operated when it is correctly fitted with ex- socket from the rear vent outlet.
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Installation - Venting The following materials are suitable for the exhaust ducting: – galvanized steel – plastic ducting – flexible ducting. Note that all ducting must be of a suitable heat resistant specification. Install the exhaust ducting so that the expelled exhaust air cannot be sucked into the machine again.
Installation - Venting Calculating the Duct Length To calculate the effective duct length: ^ Measure the actual duct length. The shortest passage for the expelled air is preferable, to ensure the tumble ^ Establish the number of elbows or dryer functions most efficiently. Ex- bends necessary, noting the type of pelled air is slowed down in the vent bend, angle and radius involved (see...
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Installation - Venting Table II Example: Side connection ... . . 1.00 m Overall duct Internal Length (L) ....2.50 m length diameter Lower radius R = 400 mm .
Vent Kit*. quired. The kits/parts (marked *) are available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Wall vent kit* (with necessary parts) 1. Wall pipe* 2. Flexible foam gasket* 1.
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Installation - Venting Upward ducting via plastic vent Upward ducting via flexible vent ducting* to wall vent* ducting* to exhaust flue Adapter* required. A = Wire wound spiral ducting B = Flexible ducting 1. Wall pipe* 2. Adapter* 1. Wall pipe* 3.
Electrical connection Electrical connection Canada All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and compe- tent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance while installation work is being carried out.
Technical Data Height 85.0 cm (adjustable +1/-0.5 cm) Width 59.5 cm Depth (incl. distance from the wall) 70.0 cm Weight 57 kg Drum Volume 126 litres Capacity 6 kg dry weight Voltage see data plate Rated Load see data plate Fuse Rating see data plate Max.
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