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- Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION T 15xx Dryers 2010 Miele USA ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Table of Contents Construction and Design ................. 5 Appliance Overview –– Vented Models ............5 Appliance Overview –– Condenser Models ..........6 Controls Overview ..................6 1.3.1 T 1515 (5-Kilogram Vented) ............6 1.3.2 T 1520 (5-Kilogram Vented) ............7 1.3.3... - Page 3 T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Front Panel Opening, Vented Models ............. 27 Power Electronic Removal ..............27 5.4.1 T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C and T 1570 C ......27 5.4.2 T 1576 ..................28 Control Electronic Removal ..............29 5.5.1...
- Page 4 T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Figure 3-3: Removing the Heat Exchanger ..............17 Figure 3-4: Cleaning the Heat Exchanger ............... 17 Figure 4-1: Vented Dryer Airflow ..................18 Figure 4-2: Condenser Dryer Airflow ................19 Figure 4-3: Fan Motor Assembly ..................20 Figure 4-4: Drum Drive Belts and Reduction Pulley ............
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Page 5: Construction And Design
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Construction and Design Appliance Overview – Vented Models Figure 1-1: Typical Vented 5K Model 1 Power cable/plug 2 Control panel 3 Drum door 4 Exhaust connection (5K vented: right, left & rear; 6K vented: left & rear) -
Page 6: Appliance Overview –- Condenser Models
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Appliance Overview – Condenser Models Figure 1-2: Typical Condenser Model Installed Next to Washer 1 Control panel 2 Condenser drain hose 3 Washer drain hose (for clarification only –– not part of dryer) 4 Power cable/plug... -
Page 7: T 1520 (5-Kilogram Vented)
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 1.3.2 T 1520 (5-Kilogram Vented) Figure 1-4: T 1520 Controls 1.3.3 T 1526 (6-Kilogram Vented) Figure 1-5: T 1526 Controls 1.3.4 T 1565 C Figure 1-6: T 1565 C Controls 1.3.5 T 1570 C Figure 1-7: T 1570 C Controls... -
Page 8: Appliance Dimensions
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 1.3.6 T 1576 Figure 1-8: T 1576 Controls Appliance Dimensions 1.4.1 5-Kilogram Vented Models Angled Control Panel Flat Control Panel Figure 1-9: Dimensions, 5-Kilogram Vented Models... -
Page 9: 5-Kilogram Condenser Models
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 1.4.2 5-Kilogram Condenser Models Angled Control Panel Flat Control Panel Figure 1-10: Dimensions, 5-Kilogram Condenser Models 1.4.3 6-Kilogram Vented Models Figure 1-11: Dimensions, 6-Kilogram Vented Models Note: At the present time, a 6-kilogram condenser model does NOT exist. -
Page 10: Component Layouts
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Component Layouts 1.5.1 T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C, T 1570 C Figure 1-12: Component Layout (All Models except T 1576) Door lock B3/1 Residual moisture sensor Condensate water float switch (condenser models only) -
Page 11: Figure 1-13: T 1576 Component Layout
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 1.5.2 T 1576 Figure 1-13: T 1576 Component Layout Door lock B3/1 Residual moisture sensor Temperature limiters H3/6 Drum interior light Heater relays Drum drive motor Control electronic Power electronic (piggybacked to 1N1) Heater bank... -
Page 12: Installation
Do not reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. The appliance should be level to ensure proper operation. A dryer can be placed on top of a Miele washer for a stacked installation. An approved Miele stacking kit must be used. -
Page 13: Installation Procedure
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Installation Procedure 1. Position dryer at install location and level using the legs on the bottom of the appliance. The metal frame of the appliance provides the ideal location to place a level. Ensure that appliance is level. -
Page 14: Commission And Operation
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Commission and Operation General Operation: T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C, T 1570 C 1. Turn on the dryer. 2. Press the door button to open the door. 3. Place laundry into the appliance 4. -
Page 15: Program Option Buttons –- T 1576
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Program Option Buttons – T 1576 Low Energy (with Cottons Program) Normal heater operation with a lower temperature. Turbo (with Cottons Program) Normal heater operation with a higher temperature. Gentle Uses a lower temperature and extended program time for care of delicate fabrics. -
Page 16: Figure 3-1: Opening The Heat Exchanger Cover
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Figure 3-1: Opening the Heat Exchanger Cover 3. Remove the cover. 4. Turn both levers on the heat exchanger so that they are vertical (see Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2: Positioning the Heater Exchanger Levers 5. Pull out the heat exchanger. See Figure 3-3. -
Page 17: Figure 3-3: Removing The Heat Exchanger
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Figure 3-3: Removing the Heat Exchanger 6. Clean the heat exchanger by running water through the louvers to clean the assembly of lint and dust. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4: Cleaning the Heat Exchanger 7. Stand the heat exchanger lengthwise on a towel until it dries. -
Page 18: Description Of Function
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Description of Function Vented Dryer – Principle of Operation Figure 4-1: Vented Dryer Airflow 1 Door 2 Filter 3 Output from filter 4 Fan motor 5 NTC sensor (13k @ 75°F) 6 Drum 7 Warmed drying air... -
Page 19: Condenser Dryer –- Principle Of Operation
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Condenser Dryer – Principle of Operation Figure 4-2: Condenser Dryer Airflow 1 Condensed-water drawer 2 Door 3 Filter 4 Filter screens 5 Fan motor 6 Condenser water 7 Condenser assembly 8 Condensate fan 9 Cool-air intake... -
Page 20: Fan Motor (M5) Assembly
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information The condenser system draws air from outside the appliance via the condensate fan (Item 8). The outside air passes through the heat exchanger in a 90° direction from the drying air. The temperature difference between the two allows moisture (condensation) to form on the heat exchanger. -
Page 21: Residual Moisture Setting
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information The fan motor (Figure 4-3, Item 4) is a bi-directional 120VAC motor. Directional switching for the motor is performed within the power electronic. Assistance to the motor during startup is provided by the motor start capacitor (Item 3). -
Page 22: Temperature Monitoring
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Temperature Monitoring 4.5.1 T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C and T 1570 C Drum temperature is monitored by the NTC (negative thermal coefficient) temperature sensor mounted in the front of the fan housing. -
Page 23: Heater Bank Assembly
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Heater Bank Assembly 1 Temperature limiters (2) 2 NTC temperature sensor (T 1576 only) (100k @ 75°F) Figure 4-5: Heater Bank Assembly (T 1576 Shown) The heater bank assembly is comprised of two electrically isolated heater elements. -
Page 24: Control (Upper) Electronic
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Control (Upper) Electronic The control electronic performs the following functions: Program sequence monitoring Residual moisture sensing system monitoring Air temperature monitoring and control Power electronic switching (relay) control Power (Lower) Electronic The power electronic supplies power for:... -
Page 25: Figure 4-8: Electronics Locations On T 1576
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 4.9.2 T 1576 1 Control electronic 2 Power electronic Figure 4-8: Electronics Locations on T 1576... -
Page 26: Service And Maintenance
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Service and Maintenance Note: Service and repair work should only be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable codes. Warning! The appliance should be unplugged from the power source before any service and/or maintenance procedures are performed. -
Page 27: Front Panel Opening, Condenser Models
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Front Panel Opening, Condenser Models 1. Remove the four screws (Figure 5-1, Item 3). 2. Remove the condensed-water drawer and unscrew the three screws (Figure 5-1, Item 4). 3. Press the spring clip (Figure 5-1, Item 2) down with the lid opener and open the front panel. -
Page 28: Figure 5-3: Screw Securing Power Electronic
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Figure 5-3: Screw Securing Power Electronic (T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C, T 1570 C) 5.4.2 T 1576 Note: The power electronic is attached to the back of the control electronic. Should replacement of either electronic be necessary, each electronic is replaced individually. -
Page 29: Control Electronic Removal
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Control Electronic Removal 5.5.1 T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C and T 1570 C Figure 5-5: Control Electronic Removal: T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C, T 1570 C 1. Remove the program selector switch. -
Page 30: Drum Rear Panel Removal
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 1. Open the front panel; see Section 5.2 or 5.3. 2. Locate the heater relay bracket on the right-hand vertical section of the frame. 3. Remove the securing screw; lift the bracket from the frame. -
Page 31: Heater Bank Access
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Heater Bank Access 1. Remove the drum rear panel; see Section 5.7. 2. Remove the three bolts securing the heater bank cover. See Figure 5-8. 3. Lift the heater bank cover to remove. Figure 5-8: Heater Bank Cover Retaining Bolts 4. -
Page 32: Fan Motor Removal
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Fan Motor Removal 1. Open the front service panel; see Section 5.2 or 5.3. 2. Remove the vent-ring assembly (Figure 5-10) and the air duct (on vented models) or coupler (on condenser models). Figure 5-10: Vent Ring Assembly 3. -
Page 33: Condenser Assembly Removal
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 5.10 Condenser Assembly Removal Service tip: To access the condensate pump and/or float switch; the condenser assembly must be removed from the appliance. 1. Remove the coupler between the fan motor housing and the condenser assembly. -
Page 34: Residual Moisture Sensor Removal
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Figure 5-13: Condenser Fan Screws 5.12 Residual Moisture Sensor Removal 1. Open the front service panel; see Section 5.2 or 5.3. 2. Locate the residual moisture sensor (refer to Figure 5-14). 3. Remove the screw securing the sensor to the frame. -
Page 35: Drum Drive Belt
Due to the limited space beneath the drum, access to the rear area of the fan motor is via the space along the inner section of the right side panel (above the fan motor housing). Note: Belt installation can be simplified by using the Miele ““installation lever”” (part no. 05057330). -
Page 36: Fault Diagnosis
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Fault Diagnosis Service Mode 6.1.1 T 1515, T 1520, T 1526, T 1565 C and T 1570 C Accessing: 1. Switch the appliance off. 2. Release all pushbuttons. 3. Turn the program selector switch to the ““Finish”” (12 o’’clock) position. -
Page 37: Fault Codes (T 1576 Only)
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 6.1.2 T 1576 Accessing: 1. Switch the appliance off. 2. Turn the program selector switch to 12 o’’clock. 3. Press and hold the Gentle and Start buttons. 4. Switch the appliance on. 5. Release the buttons. -
Page 38: Programming Mode (T 1576 Only)
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information The ““Anti-crease”” LED is FLASHING - Fault stored. Proceed to ““Access”” steps below. Access (retrieval): 1. Access the service mode. See Section 6.1.2. 2. Turn the selector switch to ““Woolens””. 3. Press the Start button. -
Page 39: Residual Moisture Sensor Circuit Test
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Press Start to toggle between options. Refer to Table 6-4. 3. To store the selected setting, switch the appliance off while the program selector switch is in the desired position and the ““Rotary iron”” LED is displaying the desired setting. -
Page 40: T 1576 Procedure
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information 8. Disconnect the wires to the drum and lifter bars at the pickup connection plug. 9. Select ““20 mins. warm air”” in service mode and wait approximately 60 seconds. a. ““Cooling down”” LED lights up: Check circuit outside of the control electronic (slip rings, wiring, lifter bars, sensor contacts, etc.). -
Page 41: Dryer Takes Too Long To Dry Clothes
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Dryer Takes Too Long to Dry Clothes Possible cause: Lint filter clogged. Remedy: Remove and clean filter. Possible cause: Condenser air path clogged (condenser models only). Remedy: Remove and clean heat exchanger. Possible cause: Vent clogged (vented models only). -
Page 42: Water Leaks In Condenser Dryer
T 15xx Dryers Technical Information Water Leaks in Condenser Dryer Possible cause: The condensed water is leaking from the appliance. Remedies: 1. Ensure that the condensed-water drawer is being emptied when needed. 2. If the appliance is configured with a drain hose connection, check the hose for sharp bends, kinks, clogs or other abnormalities and ensure that the stopper is installed at the water port above the condensed-water drawer.