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Operations Manual
for the T 1515
Vented Dryer
In order to protect yourself and
avoid damage to your machine, ]
it is absolutely necessary to read
the operating instructions prior
to installation and operation. M.-Nr. 05 275 040
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Contents Contents Guide to the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Your contribution to the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guide to the machine Guide to the machine 1 Supply cable with plug 2 Control panel 3 Drum door 4 Exhaust connection (right, left or rear) 5 Four height-adjustable legs 3
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Guide to the machine Pushbuttons Indicator lamps – Door – PROGRAM SEQUENCE This button is used to open the door The program sequence indicator (does not stay pushed in). lamps show the current state of the drying program. – ON / OFF When the machine is turned on, the – DRYING STAGE REACHED “On” indicator will light up if the door is These indicator lamps show which closed. If the door is open, the drum drying stage the program has light will be on. reached. For program stages “Nor- mal” and “Ext
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, 7. Clean the lint filter before and after electrical shock, or injury to persons each load. when using your appliance, follow 8. Do not dry articles that have been basic precautions, including the follow- previously cleaned in, washed in, ing: soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, 1. Read these operating instructions be- dry-cleaning solvents, other flamm- fore using your dryer for the first able or
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13.The interior of the machine and ex- 1 9.Do not place items exposed to haust duct should be cleaned peri- oils in your dryer. Items contaimed odically by qualified personnel. with oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could 14.Do not reach into the dryer if the cause a load to catch fire. drum is moving. 15.Do not tamper with controls. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 16.Do not repair or place any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing For grounding and
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Your contribution to the environment Your contribution to the environment Disposal of the packing ma- Disposal of your old machine. terial. Old machines contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your The transport and protective packing is recycling center or scrap merchant mostly manufactured from the following and render the machine inoperative as recycled or re-useable materials: per the “Important Safety Instructions” – corrugated paper/cardboard before disposing of the applian
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk Unloading the machine of fire, electric shock, or injury If the wash is not removed at the end to persons, read the IMPORT- of the drying program, the machine will automatically enter the anti- ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS crease cycle for 60 minutes. This en- before operating this appliance. tails the drum being rotated at short intervals in order to reduce the forma- Loading the machine tion of creases. Load the laundry loos
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Notes on laundry care Notes on laundry care Before drying, check the instructions Notes: on the fabric care label. Knitted fabrics and flannel sheets tend The following fabrics should not be to shrink when washed for the first time dried in a tumble dryer: and also when dried. They should not – Woollens and wool blends be overdried (Extra dry)! These fabrics tend to become matted Starched laundry can also be dried in and shrink. the tumble dryer. – Items filled with down The fine fabric interior
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Program selection Program selection – Load size - Full / Half Functional description To dry a standard size load of 2,3 kg An electronic sensor system monitors or more at peak efficiency, press this the moisture content of the laundry. button before starting the drying Once the required degree of dryness is cycle. reached, cold air then enters the drum – Start to cool the laundry. Starts the selected program. The drying program is then terminated. “PROGRAM SEQUENCE” Function of the pushbuttons i
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Program selection To select a program To change a program during drying A program can only be selected when the machine is turned on. Set the program selector to the desired program. The new program will start from the be- ginning. The tables on the following pages lists the range of applications for the differ- ent programs. Correct procedure 1 Press the “On/Off” button. 2 Press the “Door” button and load the drum. Set the desired program by turning 3 Close the door with a firm swing - do the p
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Programs Programs COTTONS Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions Multi-layer fabrics, mixed 5 kg The “Extra dry” program Extra dry load of cotton fabrics, should not be selected for e.g.jeans, towels, jersey wear items. sweatsuits. Homogeneous loads of 5 kg Should items still be damp, Normal cotton fabrics e.g. flannel select the “Extra dry” items, underwear, socks. program. Knitted cotton fabrics 5 kg Should items still be damp, Normal- * particularly suspectible to select the “N
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Programs PERMANENT PRESS Type of laundry/fabric Max. load Special instructions Permanent press items 2.5 kg With blended fabrics Normal + made of synthetic or consisting of wool and blended fabrics, e.g. synthetics, consult the pullovers, dresses, pants, manufacturer’s etc., which are not dried instructions, as the wool adequately in the “Normal” component may cause the program. fabric to become matted and shrink. Permanent press shirts, 2.5 kg Normal * table cloths, bedding etc. made of blended
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care Cleaning the dryer Before cleaning the tumble dryer; Cleaning the lint filters disconnect the machine from the The lint is collected by the lint filter in power supply. the door. The dryer can be cleaned using Clean the filter after every program. soapy water or a mild detergent (not scouring powder) and dried with a soft cloth. The drum may be cleaned using a suitable stainless steel cleaner follow- ing the manufactur
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Problem solving guide Problem solving guide Electrical appliances should only be repaired by qualified personnel. Incor- rectly repaired machines may put the user at risk. There are, however, minor problems which can be corrected without contacting the Service Department. What to do if, . . . ? Cause . . . Remedy . . . Check whether the “On” Repeat the switch-on procedure .. .the tumble dryerfailsto indicator lights up. If so, failure in the correct sequence, as start when turned on? to start ma
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Problem solving guide What to do if, . . . ? Cause . . . Remedy . . . The machine has overheated. Before restarting the program, . . . the drum door opens dur- The temperature limiter opened proceed as follows: ing the drying cycle? the drum door and caused the – Release the ON/OFF button. machine to turn off – Clean the affected part of the automatically. machine. Possible reasons for – Turn on the machine again. overheating: – Reselect the terminated – The lint filter in the door is program. c
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Problem solving guide The interior drum light fails to func- To open the door in the event of a tion: The bulb may be defective. power failure Replace it as follows: Pull forward on the un-hinged side of the door. Turn off the machine or disconnect it from the power supply. Open the door. Unscrew the plastic bulb cover lo- cated inside the drum and above the door (see illustration). The light bulb must not exceed the maximum wattage quoted on the data plate. Replace the bulb and the plastic cove
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After-sales service After-sales service In the event of problems which cannot be solved, please contact: – Your Miele Dealer – The nearest Miele Service Depart- ment (see back cover for the adress). When contacting the Service Depart- ment, please quote the Model and Se- rial numbers of your appliance, both of which can be found on the right side after the door is opened. Specimen: 18
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Grounding and Electrical con- Electrical connection nection This installation should be done by an experienced and qualified person, in Grounding instructions most cases a licensed electrician, in ac- cordance with local codes and regula- tions. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction, ground- This dryer is supplied with a 1.5 m power ing will reduce the risk of electric shock cord with a 3-pole, 4 wire grounding plug, by
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Installation Installation Where to install the machine The space required by the vent duct should be taken into consider- ation when calculating the distance between the machine and a wall or other appliances. The tumble dryer can also be placed on top of a Miele washing machine for a stacked installation. The machine should be level to ensure An appropriate stacking kit is required safe and proper operation. Minor dis- and can be obtained from your Miele crepancies do not, however, have an deal
