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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions for vented tumble dryer PT 5186 en - CA 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.
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Page 2: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal 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 Problem solving guide ..........33 Check and fault messages in the display .
- Page 5 Contents Settings menu ........... 56 To open the Settings menu via the Supervisor level .
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Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
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... - Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions This tumble dryer must be used as described in these operating instructions and must be checked on a regular basis to make sure it is functioning correctly. Maintenance must be carried out when necessary. The tumble dryer is suitable for indoor use only. This tumble dryer is not intended for use by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are are supervised whilst using it or have...
- Page 8 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele service technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee. Ensure current is not supplied to the tumble dryer until after maintenance o repair work has been carried out.
- Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the tumble dryer is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: – it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or –...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 Do not let anyone sit or lean on the door, as this can cause the tumble dryer to tip up. Danger of injury. Always close the door after use. This way you will avoid the danger of: –...
- Page 11 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 12 Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer: – items which have not been washed. – items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
- Page 13 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 14 Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this tumble dryer. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee and Miele cannot accept liability. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by...
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Page 15: Operating The Tumble Dryer
See d PC/Optical interface "Installation and connection". This is used by Miele service technicians during servicing work Commission the appliance as and for testing purposes. described in the chapter "Before using for the first time", page 13 in this... -
Page 16: Display
Operating the tumble dryer Display – / + buttons For altering the values shown in the display: – decreases the value or moves the highlighting upwards. + increases the value or moves the highlighting downwards. OK button For confirming the value selected and choosing the next element. -
Page 17: Before Using For The First Time
Settings menu. the Entry menu appears. : 00 When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, the Miele Professional welcome screen will appear. Set the time of day ^ Set the hour with the - and + buttons,... -
Page 18: 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 19: Load The Tumble Dryer
Notes and tips on laundry care 2. Load the tumble dryer 3. Select a programme – On many programmes, different Using the tumble dryer drying levels can be selected incorrectly could cause a fire. Read depending on individual the "Warning and Safety instructions" requirements before using the appliance. -
Page 20: 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 21 Short instructions C Select a programme With the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes, the drying level is ^ Press the On/Off button s to switch selected with the programme selector. on the dryer. ^ Turn the selector to the programme you require.
- Page 22 Short instructions Low temperature button K Changing the programme sequence ^ For drying particularly sensitive Further information about the following fabrics (care symbol r), e.g. can be found under "Changing the acrylics, press the Low temperature programme sequence": button. – Payment system When Low temperature K is selected, –...
- Page 23 Short instructions Before the end of a programme There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence: Cooling down will appear in the display. The programme is not finished until the cooling down phase has been completed.
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Page 24: Delay Start
Delay start To begin delay start Depending on the Delay start setting, ^ Press the Start button. you can set the time you wish a programme to finish or start at, or you Cottons can delay the start of the programme. Normal Factory default: Delay start not activated. -
Page 25: Programme Chart
Programme chart Basic programmes q Cottons max. 8 kg P Normal+, # Normal** Use for – Single and multi-layered cotton fabric. – Towelling, T-shirts, underwear, flannelette bed linen and baby clothes. – Workwear, jackets, cotton blankets, aprons, face flannels, tea towels, bed linen, towels, table linen that can be washed hot, overalls. - Page 26 Programme chart + R Timed drying Warm air (15-60 min**) max. 8 kg Use for – Multi-layered fabric whose layers have different drying characteristics. – Voluminous items e.g. jackets, pillows. – For drying individual items. – Bath towels, swimwear, tea-towels. Note –...
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Page 27: Changing The Programme Sequence
Take care when opening the door and * A Miele service technician can re-set handling freshly dried laundry. the payment system so that Danger of burning. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 filter housing, the filter cleaner. housing should also be cleaned before the clean filter is replaced. -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer
Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners. These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts. The tumble dryer must never be hosed down. -
Page 33: Problem Solving Guide
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 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 34 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Power failure If the dryer is switched off – When the power is Programme during a drying programme restored and/or the dryer is stopped or there has been a power switched on again, confirm cut: with OK and start the programme again.
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Page 35: 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. Warm air programme. – Select a different programme next time (see "Programme chart"). -
Page 36: 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 causes described below. too long or even system/filters again. switches off. The fluff filter is blocked. –... - Page 37 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a build-up The tumble dryer is – When connected to a joint of condensed water connected to a joint ducting system each dryer in the drum. ducting system. must be equipped with a non-return valve.
- Page 38 The programme selector The programme selector light goes out when the light comes on when a Settings menu has been programme is selected. selected. If the problem persists, Contact the Miele Service there is a fault. Department.
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Page 39: Changing The Lamp
B Remove the screw. C Lower the cover. D Replace the lamp. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover. -
Page 40: Display Service
Display Service Peak load If the following message appears in the When the peak load function is display after "Poweron", Miele Service activated, the heating will turn off and needs to perform a routine the programme is stopped. The maintenance. -
Page 41: After Sales Service
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact – Miele Professional (see back cover for contact details). When contacting the Miele Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance,... -
Page 42: 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 43: View From The Side
Installation on a raised plinth A range of Miele plinths are available as optional accessories. If the tumble dryer is to be installed on an existing plinth, the dryer must be secured against slipping (see below, under "Installing the tumble dryer"). -
Page 44: Installing The Tumble Dryer
Installation and connection Installing the tumble dryer Levelling the tumble dryer Make sure the dryer door can be Moving the tumble dryer opened without hindrance after installation. ^ Transport the tumble dryer to its installation site. Ensure the tumble dryer is stable The tumble dryer must be during transportation. - Page 45 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.
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Page 46: 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 47: Electrical Connection
Installation and connection Electrical connection Any changes to the electrical installation, including fitting or replacing This appliance is supplied with circuit breakers and fuses and connection cable and a NEMA L15-30P replacing the mains connection cable, plug. must be carried out by an approved electrician to ensure compliance with The voltage, rated load and fuse all local and national electrical safety... -
Page 48: Installation - Extraction Ducting
. . . cannot cause any damage to the (* optional extras available from Miele building or other nuisance. Professional) The dryer uses the room air. It is... -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Venting More Than One Dryer Via The Same Ducting System
4 - 5 electrical safety. 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 54: Technical Data
Technical data Height 1,020 mm Width 700 mm Depth 763 mm Depth with door open 1,248 mm Weight 77 kg Drum volume 180 l Maximum capacity 8 kg dry weight Length of connection cable 1,600 mm Voltage Connected load Fuse rating See data plate Lamp wattage Test certificates awarded... -
Page 55: Changing Default Settings
Some of the settings may be changed. – Code required All of the settings may be changed. Please contact the Miele Service Department for details. Note regarding the commissioning of the tumble dryer The tumble dryer must be commissioned as described at the beginning of this... -
Page 56: Settings Menu
Settings menu To open the Settings menu To close the Settings menu Back A If the Settings menu is not locked, some of the settings may be Language F changed. Supervisor level A The entry menu showing the current ^ Select Back and confirm your time of day will appear after the dryer selection with the OK button. -
Page 57: Language J
Settings menu Language J You can select the language displayed via the Languages J sub-menu. Enter code The flag after the word Language acts ^ Use the + button to enter the first as a guide to prevent a language which number. -
Page 58: Anti-Crease
Settings menu Anti-crease Time of day At the end of the programme the First select whether you want the drum can be set to continue to rotate clock displayed as a 24 hour or 12 at intervals for one or two hours to hour clock, or to not display it at all. -
Page 59: Standby
Settings menu Standby Drying levels To save energy, the display goes out Cottons after 10 minutes and the indicator light for the Start button flashes slowly. Minimum iron The display is switched on again by You can alter the drying levels for the moving the programme selector or Cottons and Minimum iron pressing one of the buttons, without any... -
Page 60: Clean Out Airways
Settings menu Clean out airways Delay start The electronic unit in the dryer You can set a later start time using detects the degree of a blockage Delay start (see "Delay start"). caused by fluff or detergent residues You can decide how this time is in the fluff filter or ducting, and the displayed. - Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/1413 M.-Nr. 09 146 161 / 00...