Cleaning The Drum And The Outside Of The Casing; Additional Annual Cleaning - Miele PDR 914 Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning the drum and the outside of the casing

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The tumble dryer must be completely disconnected from the electricity supply before
performing cleaning or maintenance work.
Before starting cleaning or maintenance work, always switch off the tumble dryer at the
circuit breaker (on site).
Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the tumble dryer.
Clean the tumble dryer casing, control field, and plastic parts with a mild cleaning agent
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or with a soft, damp cloth only. Then rub the tumble dryer casing, control field, and plastic
parts dry.
Abrasive cleaning agents must not be used to clean the tumble dryer.
The tumble dryer drum must be wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth after drying items
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that have been starched.
Check the seal.
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Check the latches on the drum door and lint filter compartment cover.
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The air intake vent is located on the rear of the tumble dryer.
This vent must never be covered or blocked with objects.
Keep the area around the tumble dryer – in particular the air intake – clear of lint.

Additional annual cleaning

Miele Technical Service or a trained specialist must check the interior of the tumble dryer
and the ducting for lint deposits once per year and clean the machine if necessary. In the
case of electrically-heated tumble dryers, the heater bank and the heating shaft must also
be checked by Miele Technical Service Department. In the case of gas-heated dryers, the
burner and the burner area must be checked.
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