Gas-Heated Tumble Dryers; Correct Use - Miele PDR 914 Quick Start Manual

en - Warning and Safety instructions
Please always seek approval from your building regulations inspector to confirm that the ap-
pliance can be operated without risk and that negative pressure of over 4 Pa can be preven-
ted.
If multiple tumble dryers are to be connected to one vent ducting, a non-return flap must
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be installed directly on the duct for each tumble dryer.
If this requirement is not observed, the tumble dryers may be damaged and their electrical
safety could be affected.
The plug must be easily accessible so that the tumble dryer can be disconnected from
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the power supply at any time. The operator must be able to check from any access point
that the plug is still removed.
If the appliance is hard wired, adequate provision must be made on site to switch off all
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poles to disconnect the tumble dryer from the power supply.
Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth
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facings, deep pile carpet etc.
Ensure that no closeable door, sliding door or an oppositely hinged door is installed that
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would hinder the drum door being opened in any way.
If the mains connection cable is faulty it must always be replaced by a Miele authorised
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technician to protect the user from danger.

Gas-heated tumble dryers

In the event of a fault or when carrying out cleaning and maintenance, the on-site manual
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gas shut-off valve and the shut-off device on the gas meter must be closed.
Before completing commissioning, maintenance, conversion and repair work, all gas-
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conducting components – from the manual shut-off valve to the burner jet – must be
checked for leaks. Particular attention must be paid to the measurement connections on
the gas valve and on the burner. Checks must be performed when the burner is both
switched on and switched off.
It is recommended that the product and its installation is annually inspected and tested
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by a suitably qualified technician in conjunction with local and national regulations.
Take these safety precautions if you smell gas
- Extinguish all flames immediately.
- Close the on-site gas shut-off device, the gas shut-off device on the gas meter or the
main gas shut-off device immediately.
- Open all windows and doors immediately.
- Do not light any naked flames (e.g. matches or lighters).
- Do not smoke.
- If there is the smell of gas in a room, never enter the room with a naked flame.
- Do not carry out any actions that will create electrical sparks (such as pulling out elec-
trical plugs or pressing electrical switches or bells).
- If you cannot find the cause of the gas smell and all gas valves have been shut off, please
call the gas supply company immediately.
If other persons are being shown how to operate the appliance, they must be given and/
or made aware of these important safety precautions.

Correct use

Always close the drum door after each drying cycle. This will prevent:
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- Children climbing into the tumble dryer or hiding things in it.
- Pets or other small animals climbing into the tumble dryer.
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