Operating and installation instructions for condenser tumble dryer PT 5135 C To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed, commissioned and used for the first time. G M.-Nr.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are offered for recycling.
Contents Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning them whilst dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning them with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Replacing the filters . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Settings menu J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Language J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Anti-crease action . . . . .
Warning and Safety instructions To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.
Warning and Safety instructions If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced with a genuine Miele connection cable.
Warning and Safety instructions Always keep the area around the machine free of dust and fluff. Dust drawn into the machine can over time cause blockages in the condenser unit. Do not install the machine in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the machine may not be able to operate properly. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump, hoses and / or condensed water container.
Warning and Safety instructions For machines with stainless steel surfaces: The stainless steel surfaces must not come into contact with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypochlorite. These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel. This should be done by a competent person. ^ The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Aggressive vapours containing chlorine can also be corrosive.
Operating the tumble dryer Control panel a Display See the following pages for more information. b Start button Starts the selected programme c –, OK, + buttons See the following pages for more information. d m button For selecting delay start, Time of day display e PC / Optical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine, and can also be used to update programming data in the future. f Low temperature button g Programme selector For selecting a programme.
Operating the tumble dryer Display Estimated time remaining The following are shown in the display: When a programme is selected, the estimated duration (time remaining) will appear in the display. Please be aware that it is only an estimate! – Programme selection – Programme duration and the programme start and end time When a programme is selected, the display is used to select: – the drying level (e.g. Hand iron, Normal...) – delay start The Settings J menu is also operated via the display.
Using for the first time When the tumble dryer is switched on for the first time, the Miele Professional welcome screen will appear. The Miele Professional welcome screen will not appear again after you have entered the language required, set the time of day, and run an initial programme lasting longer than one hour. The display for setting the language will appear. Entry menu The entry menu showing the current time of day will appear after the machine has been switched on, until you select a programme.
Notes on laundry care Care symbols Before drying check the drying symbol on the care label. If there are no symbols, dry at your own risk! q . . . . . . . . . Dry at normal temperature r . . . . . . . . . . Dry at a low temperature s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do not tumble dry Tips on drying – Always observe the maximum recommended loads given in the "Programme chart". Never overload the drum.
How to dry correctly Brief instructions B Load the tumble dryer The headings numbered A, B, C ... show the operating sequence, and can be used as a brief guide to operating your machine. ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Load the laundry loosely into the drum. A Sort the laundry To ensure an even drying result, separate out the washed laundry and sort it according to: . . . . . the drying level required . . . the type of fibre or weave . . . size . . . the moisture content after spinning.
How to dry correctly C Select a programme Towelling, Woollens hand care, Smoothing Programmes The drying levels and duration for these programmes are fixed. Warm/cool air timed drying 1:00 h Duration: Warm air 1:00 h ^ The programme duration can be increased or reduced using the + or – buttons. Special programmes ^ Turn the selector to the programme you require. The display will vary according to which programme has been selected.
How to dry correctly Low temperature Before the end of a programme ^ For drying particularly sensitive fabrics (care symbol r), e.g. acrylics, press the Low temperature button. There is a cooling down phase at the end of the drying sequence: Cooling down will appear in the display. The programme will not finish until the cooling down phase has been completed. There is no cooling down phase at the end of the following programmes: Woollens hand care, Smoothing.
Delay start With Delay start you can choose when you want the programme to end, allowing you to make use of night-time economy electricity rates for example. The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours. To select Delay start ^ Select the programme you want, and then press the m button. 10:00 Normal Start in: 0:45 h The Delay start time will now count down in minutes until the start of the programme. The drum will turn briefly every hour to help prevent creasing.
Programme chart Max. load: 6.5 kg* Cottons Normal+, Normal** Fabric Single and multi-layered cotton fabrics, e.g. towelling, jerseywear, type underwear, flannelette bed linen. Notes – Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol. Hand iron r**, Machine iron Fabric Cottons or linen fabrics, e.g. table linen, bed linen, starched laundry. type Notes – Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol. – To prevent laundry from drying out, it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing.
Programme chart Max. load: 6.5 kg* Cool air Fabric type Any item which only needs airing. Warm air Fabric type Max. load: 6.5 kg* – "Voluminous" and multi-layered fabrics whose layers have different drying characteristics, e.g. jackets, pillows. – For drying individual items, e.g. bath towels, bathing costumes, tea-towels. Notes – Select Low temperature for fabrics with the r symbol. – Do not select the longest drying time to start with. Check the items as you are drying them to find the optimum time.
Programme chart Max. load: 6.5 kg* Towelling Fabric type Single and multi-layered towelling items, e.g. towels, bath robes, terry sheeting. Denim Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Denim fabrics, e.g. jeans, jackets, skirts, shirts. Shirts Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Max. load: 2.5 kg* Shirts and blouses. Outerwear Normal, Hand iron r Fabric type Max. load: 3.5 kg* Max. load: 3.5 kg* Outerwear which is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Proofing Max. load: 2.
Changing the programme sequence Payment system If your machine is fitted with a payment system, opening the door or cancelling the programme after it has started may cause loss of credit*. * A Miele service technician can re-set the payment system so that programming changes can be made within a specified time period. Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ^ Press the Door button. ^ Open the door. ,Do not touch the back of the drum when adding or removing items.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters Fluff from items being dried is collected by the fluff filters in the door and the door opening. Clean the filters after each drying programme*. Cleaning them whilst dry ^ Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door opening. You could also use a cleaning brush which is available as an optional extra from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department or use a vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water If there is a great deal of compacted fluff on any of the filters, they can be removed and cleaned under hot running water. ^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter out of the door as described previously. The two filters in the door opening can also be removed if you need to clean them with water. Replacing the filters ,Do not replace the filters if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the tumble dryer ,Disconnect the machine 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 machine must never be hosed down. ^ Clean the housing and the control panel with a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent or soapy water.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the heat exchanger ,Check the heat exchanger unit regularly. It should always be cleaned immediately the Clean heat exchanger or Clean out airways message appears. Removing the heat exchanger ^ Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position. ^ Pull the cover forwards. ^ Open the access panel. The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off. ^ Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards. ^ Then place it to one side.
Cleaning and care If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the heat exchanger unit (see following page). If you can see some fluff: ^ Clean the heat exchanger unit as described below. Cleaning the heat exchanger unit ^ When rinsing the heat exchanger unit, make sure you position it as shown in the next two illustrations. ^ Pull the heat exchanger unit out of its housing by the handle. Checking the heat exchanger unit ^ Use a shower head or similar to rinse the unit out as shown.
Cleaning and care When replacing the cover after cleaning, ensure that the rubber seal fits correctly into the groove. ^ Replace the cover making sure the hooks locate correctly. Hold it at an angle and push it gently downwards. ^ Then turn the lever upwards into the horizontal position to lock the cover. ^ Replace the service panel and press the upper edge until it clicks into position. ^ Then flush the unit through from the front.
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 accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause The following The dryer is reminding you appears at the that heat exchanger unit end of the needs cleaning. programme: You can adjust the setting Clean heat which controls when or if exchanger the message Clean heat exchanger appears. Clean out airways Remedy – Clean the heat exchanger. To delete the fault message: – Confirm with OK. See "Settings menu J, Cleaning the heat exchanger".
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem The drying process goes on too long or even switches off. The laundry is not sufficiently dry. 30 Possible cause Remedy In some circumstances the following message also appears: Clean the airways. Please check all the possible causes and open and shut the dryer door. Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while the dryer may be insufficient (e.g. machine is in operation for because it is installed in a increased air flow. small room).
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The heat exchanger The inner cover of the heat – Ensure that the heat unit service panel exchanger unit has not been exchanger unit is will not shut. locked properly and/or the positioned correctly and heat exchanger unit has not lock the cover. been positioned correctly. – Check the rubber seals.
Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy – Is the dryer switched on? – Is the door closed properly? – Has the fuse or circuit breaker tripped? The interior drum The lighting switches off It will switch on again after the automatically (to save door has been closed and lighting does not come on. energy). then opened. The lamp needs Change the lamp as changing. described at the end of this section. The display is in a A different language has Set the language you want. different language.
Problem solving guide Changing the lamp Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply. The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover. ^ Open the door. ^ Replace the lamp. You will find the interior lamp cover at the top of the drum aperture. ^ To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position. ,Ensure that it is fitted into position securely, as any moisture could cause a short circuit.
After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the machine is under guarantee, please contact – your Miele dealer, or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting the your dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your machine, both of which are shown on the data plate situated on the right hand side below the drum aperture.
Installation and connection View from the front a Mains connection cable b Control panel c Door f External drainage options (e.g.
Installation and connection View from the side View from above View from the rear Washer-dryer stack a Protruding lid (see arrows) for holding when moving the machine The tumble dryer can be combined with a Miele washing machine in a washer-dryer stack. A stacking kit is required which can be purchased from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The stacking kit must be fitted by a Miele authorised service technician.
Installation and connection Installation on a concrete plinth Payment system The dryer can be fitted with a payment system (optional accessory). This must be connected and programmed by a Miele Service technician. Coins / tokens must be removed from the payment system regularly, otherwise it will become blocked. ^ Secure the front feet of the dryer with clamps when installing the machine on a concrete plinth. ,Do not use devices to turn the machine off automatically, (e.g. automatic timers).
Installation and connection Installation site ,Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation. Transporting the machine to its installation site When moving the machine you can hold it by the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the dryer. To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet. Levelling the machine ^ The screw feet can be adjusted to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
Installation and connection External drainage of the condensed water The condensed water is pumped away through the drain hose which is located at the back of the dryer at the bottom. Drain hose length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 m Delivery head: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m ,Do not pull on the drain hose and do not allow it to become kinked as this could damage it. Drain hose connection: ^ Remove adapter 1 and hose clip 3 behind it. 1. Direct into a sink or basin.
Installation and connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7651in the UK). The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
Technical data Height 850 mm (adjustable +/- 7 mm) Width 595 mm Depth Depth with door open 700 mm 1,188 mm Weight Drum volume 57 kg 130 litres Maximum capacity Length of connection cable 6.5 kg dry weight 1,600 mm Voltage Connected load See data plate See data plate Fuse rating (UK) Lamp wattage See plug See data plate Test certificates awarded Max. load bearing in operation Radio/TV suppression, VDE Approx. 72 kg Noise level < 70 dB (A) (according to 3.
Changing default settings Default settings can be altered to adapt the machine to different requirements. The way these are accessed by the operator will depend on how the machine has been programmed. – Some settings are visible and can be changed by all operators via the Settings J menu. – All settings can be locked to prevent unauthorised access. They are then only accessible under Settings/Supervisor level by entering an access code. Please speak to the Miele Service Department for details.
Settings menu J To open the Settings menu A The entry menu showing the current time of day will appear after the machine has been switched on, until you select an option. Programme selection Settings F ... B Select Settings and then press the OK button. C This will take you into the Settings menu. Back A – The arrow H in the display indicates that there are further options. – If you do not make a selection in the Settings menu and in its sub-menus within approx.
Settings menu J Display contrast Display brightness There are ten different display contrast and display brightness settings. Buzzer When the buzzer function has been activated, an audible tone sounds at the end of a programme. The buzzer will still sound if there is a fault, even if it has been deactivated. The bar chart shows you the setting. Standby To save energy, the display goes out after 10 minutes and the Start button flashes slowly. Off The machine is delivered with the buzzer deactivated.
Settings/Supervisor level menu The Settings/Supervisor level is locked with a code to prevent it being accessed by unauthorised personnel (the Language J setting can still be altered). C Back A F Language F Supervisor level ^ Open the Supervisor level sub-menu Supervisor level Change code You can alter the access code to the supervisor level. ^ Enter the old code. ^ Enter a new code. After entering the new code the display will revert to the entry menu after a short while.
Settings/Supervisor level menu Cleaning the airways Fluff should be removed after drying. The Clean out airways message will remind you to do this when a certain amount of fluff has collected. You can decide at what level of fluff this reminder should be given. You will have an idea of how often this should be done after a few drying programmes.
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