Page 1
Operating and installation instructions Heat-pump dryer PT 7137 WP Vario en-GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instruc- tions before it is installed and used for the first M.-Nr. 09 780 000...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mater- Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during – Make sure that your laundry is thor- transportation.
Contents Caring for the environment ................. 2 Warning and Safety instructions ................. 5 Operating the tumble dryer ................ 16 Control panel ......................16 Before using for the first time ................16 Display........................17 Operating a wash-salon machine................19 Notes and tips on laundry care ................ 20 1.
Page 4
Contents Problem solving guide .................. 40 Check and fault messages in the display.............. 40 Unsatisfactory drying results................. 42 Other problems ..................... 43 Changing the lamp ....................45 After sales service.................... 46 Repairs ........................46 Optical interface PC ....................46 Optional accessories..................... 46 Installation and connection ................
If using, do so at your own risk, and follow the in- structions provided on the packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from in- correct or improper use or operation.
Page 6
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the consequences of in- correct operation.
Page 7
It is essential that this standard safety re- quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring system inspected by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held li- able for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g.
Page 8
Warning and Safety instructions Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. To ensure the correct performance of the tumble dryer and to pre- vent the risk of faults and fire, it is important to carry out mainten- ance on a regular basis.
Page 9
Warning and Safety instructions Heat pump and refrigerant: – This tumble dryer uses refrigerant gas which is not flammable and not explosive. – The humming noises caused by the heat pump during the drying process are normal and do not impair the efficient functioning of the dryer.
Warning and Safety instructions See "Installation" and "Technical data". The accessibility of the plug must be always ensured, in order to separate the tumble dryer from the mains. All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations.
Page 11
Warning and Safety instructions Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust drawn into the dryer can, over time, cause blockages. Faults can then occur as well as the risk of fire. The tumble dryer must not be used –...
Page 12
Warning and Safety instructions To ensure problem-free operation: – After every cycle remove the fluff from the surfaces of the fluff fil- ters. – The fluff filters and the fine filters must be thoroughly dried after wet cleaning. Do not replace them if they are damp or wet. Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults.
Page 13
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 depos- its (such as cosmetics, lotions etc).
Page 14
Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the tumble dryer via a controllable socket (e.g. a timer or a peak-load switch-off). If the drying programme is interrupted before the end of the cooling down phase, this could cause the laundry to self-ignite.
Page 15
Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufactur- ers are used, this will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot ac- cept liability. The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing ma- chine in a washer-dryer stack.
Opens the machine door independ- ently of the electricity supply. d PC Optical interface This is used by Miele service techni- cians during servicing work for test- ing purposes. Before using for the first time Before using the dryer for the first time, ensure that it is correctly installed and connected.
Operating the tumble dryer Display Entry menu Cottons Programme selection Minimum iron Settings Woollens 10:00 Smoothing When the tumble dryer is switched on, the entry menu (with four favourite programmes listed) appears in the display and Programme selection is highlighted. Multi-function selector Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to the next option.
Page 18
Operating the tumble dryer Programme selection menu Programme Back selection Cottons Minimum iron Woollens You can use the multi-function selector to select any pro- gramme. The highlighting will move up or down depending on the direction the multi-function selector is turned in. The ...
Operating the tumble dryer Operating a wash-salon machine The entry menu will vary depending on the Control setting selected. The machine is operated either with the short cut buttons , , , or the multi-function selector. WS short cut keys, basic Cottons Normal+ Minimum iron...
Notes and tips on laundry care – Starched laundry can be dried in the 1. Sort the laundry tumble dryer. To achieve the usual Care symbols finish, double the amount of starch should be used. Drying – Check the seams of padded or /...
Notes and tips on laundry care 2. Load the tumble dryer 3. Select a programme – On many programmes, different dry- Make sure that objects, e.g. de- ing levels can be selected depending tergent dosing balls, have been re- on individual requirements: moved from the laundry.
Short instructions Sort the laundry It is very important to read the "Notes and tips on laundry care" section before proceeding. Load the tumble dryer To avoid damaging your laundry, when shutting the door check that no items of laundry have become trapped in the door opening.
Short instructions Select Gentle tumble and/or the Select a programme Timer (delay start time) from the rl- Switch the dryer on by pressing the evant sub-menu. On/Off button in. Coin operation/payment sys- Please note: – If no further selection is made within ...
Page 24
Short instructions The following factors all affect the es- Changing the programme se- timated time remaining: residual mois- quence ture content after spinning; type of fab- Once drying is in progress, you can ric; size of load; room temperature; fluc- press one of the short cut buttons: tuations in power supply.
Page 25
Short instructions Remove the laundry when The drum lighting will come on when the programme has finished the door is opened. It will go out a few minutes later to save energy. Anti-crease (if selected) and Finish will appear in the display to indicate that ...
Selecting a programme Selecting/changing a programme Entry menu Cottons Programme selection Minimum iron Settings Woollens 10:00 Smoothing Press short cut button Main menu Cottons Normal Duration 1:30 G-tumble Timer Save Back ...
Page 27
Selecting a programme – Programmes with drying levels Cottons Normal+ Drying levels from Machine iron Extra dry Use the multi-function selector to select the drying level you want and confirm your selection. The display will show which drying levels can be selected for each individual programme.
Selecting a programme Gentle tumble Select Gentle tumble for all delicate or minimum iron fabrics. – reduced mechanical drying action Press short cut button Gentle tumble. Saving a programme as a favourite You can programme the shortcut buttons to call up the four most frequently used drying programmes.
Timer Depending on the Delay start setting, you can user the timer to set the time you wish a programme to finish or start at, or you can delay the start of the programme. To open the Timer sub-menu Use shortcut key to open the Timer sub-menu. To select a delay start time Cottons Normal+...
Press short cut button Cancel. * Either during the commissioning pro- On some programmes, laundry will be cess or subsequently, a Miele service cooled down if a certain temperature technician can re-set the payment sys- has been reached.
Cleaning and care 1. When to clean the fluff filters Make sure you clean all the fil- ters at the correct intervals Clean the fluff filters after each dry- ing programme This tumble dryer has a multistage fil- ter system, consisting of the fluff filters The fluff which is created by the drying (1) and a filter in the plinth (2).
Page 32
Cleaning and care 2. When to clean the filter in the 3. When to clean the bottom right plinth grille With normal use Clean when Open bottom right grille. appears in the display. Clean airways Clean when Clean plinth filter appears in the display.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the fluff filters When to clean Clean the surfaces of the fluff fil- ters in the door and the door opening after each drying programme. Cleaning them whilst dry Tip: You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff.
Cleaning and care Cleaning them with water Replacing them If there is a great deal of compacted Do not replace them if they are fluff on any of the filters, they can be damp or wet. Damp or wet filters removed and cleaned under hot run- could cause operational faults.
Cleaning and care Filter in the plinth When to clean With normal use Clean when appears Clean plinth filter in the display. To clear the prompt: Clean plinth filter Confirm with OK. With continuous use 1x daily and additionally when the ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning Prevent damage. Carefully pass Tip: Fluff can be removed with a va- the vacuum cleaner brush over the cuum cleaner. This makes wet cleaning surface, without applying any pres- a little easier. sure. Otherwise the cooling fins or the struts in front of them could be- ...
Cleaning and care Close the service panel. Replacing It is important to ensure that the filters and the service panel are cor- rectly positioned and locked other- wise water may leak from the ma- chine. Fit the filter back on the handle. Make sure it is the correct way round.
Cleaning and care Bottom right grille/airways Danger of injury. You could cut yourself. When to clean Do not touch the cooling fins with Clean only when Open bottom right your hands. appears in the dis- grille. Clean airways play. ...
Cleaning and care Replacing Tumble dryer Disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains electricity supply. Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or multi-pur- pose cleaning agents. These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts. The tumble dryer must not be hosed down.
Make a note of what is shown in the display. Service. Start a programme. A fault number (e.g. If the programme is cancelled again and an error F157) might also be dis- message appears, there is a fault. Contact Miele ser- played. vice.
Page 41
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Power failure Programme The tumble dryer was switched off during a pro- stopped Press OK button gramme or there has been a power cut. Press the OK button after switching the dryer back on and start the programme again.
Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory drying results Problem Cause and remedy The laundry is not suffi- The load consisted of different fabrics. ciently dry. Finish drying using the Warm air timed drying pro- gramme. Next time, select a more suitable programme (see "Programme chart"...
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The drying process The room in which the dryer is located is too warm. goes on too long or Ventilate the room thoroughly. even switches off* Detergent residues, hair and fine fluff can clog the fluff filters and the fine filters ...
Page 44
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The interior drum light- The lighting switches off automatically (to save en- ing does not come on ergy). Switch the dryer off and then on again. The lamp needs changing. Change the lamp as described at the end of this section.
The cover will open downwards. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. The lamp must be replaced with one of the same type and specifica- tion.
After sales service Repairs In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or the Miele Service Department Contact details for Miele are given at the back of this manual. When contacting the Service Depart-...
Installation and connection Front view a Mains connection cable e Four height adjustable screw feet b Control panel f Non-return valve, recommended c Door g Non-return valve, required d Service panel for the filter in the h Hose for external drainage of con- plinth densed water (Open only when a prompt appears...
Installation and connection Rear view a Protruding lid for holding when mov- ing the appliance (see arrows) b Mains connection cable c Hose for external drainage of con- densed water d Intake and exhaust vents for air cooling...
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 ser- vice technician. * Miele accessory available to order...
Installation and connection Installation Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after in- stallation. Transporting the dryer to its installa- tion site When moving the dryer, hold it by the lid where it protrudes to the rear. To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet.
Installation and connection Levelling the dryer This tumble dryer is not suitable for building under. Securing the tumble dryer against slipping Secure the front feet of the tumble dryer using the clamps sup- The appliance must stand perfectly plied. level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation.
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, other- wise it will become blocked. Information for service technicians ...
Installation and connection Drain hose connection Hose for external drainage of condensed water Direct into a sink or basin – Hook the hose over the edge and se- The condensed water is pumped away cure. through the drain hose which is loc- ated at the back of the dryer.
Page 54
Installation and connection Install adapter 1 to the sink drain out- Example: Connected directly to a sink drain outlet let using nut 2. The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed. Attach the end of the hose 4 to ad- apter 1.
30 mA residual current device (RCD). An electrical safety test must be carried out after installation and after any ser- vice work. The mains connection cable may only be replaced by an original Miele spare part.
Technical data Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 727 mm Depth with door open 1202 mm Weight 79.5 kg Drum volume 130 l Load size 6.5 kg dry weight Hose length 1400 mm Length of connection cable 2000 mm Voltage See data plate Connected load...