Miele PDR 914, PDR 918, PDR 922, PDR 928, PDR 944 Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Commercial tumble dryers
PDR914/918/922/928/944

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the
machine, it is essential to read these instruc­tions before it is installed and used for the first
time.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 11 840 480

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Contents

Caring for the environment ............................................................................................ 7

Warning and Safety instructions ................................................................................... 8

Appropriate use................................................................................................................. 8

Foreseeable misuse........................................................................................................... 9

Technical safety................................................................................................................. 10

Gas-heated tumble dryers ............................................................................................ 11

Correct use........................................................................................................................ 12

Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 13

Operating the tumble dryer ............................................................................................ 14

Control panel..................................................................................................................... 14

Sensor controls and touch display with sensor controls .................................................. 15

Main menu......................................................................................................................... 15

“ Programmes” menu................................................................................................ 15

“Favourites” menu .................................................................................................... 15

“Supervisor” menu.................................................................................................. 15

Operating examples .......................................................................................................... 15

Selection lists ................................................................................................................ 15

Setting numerical values ............................................................................................... 16

Pull-down menu ............................................................................................................ 17

Exiting the menu............................................................................................................ 17

Help display................................................................................................................... 17

Initial commissioning ...................................................................................................... 18

Switching on the tumble dryer .......................................................................................... 18

Reference to optional external devices ............................................................................. 18

Setting the display brightness........................................................................................... 18

Setting the date................................................................................................................. 19

Confirming the time of day display query ......................................................................... 19

Selecting programme packages ....................................................................................... 20

Completing the initial commissioning process.................................................................. 20

Drying ............................................................................................................................... 22

1. Notes on correct laundry care....................................................................................... 22

Washing......................................................................................................................... 22

Drying ............................................................................................................................ 22

Care symbols ................................................................................................................ 22

2. Loading the tumble dryer .............................................................................................. 23

3. Selecting a programme ................................................................................................. 23

Switching on the tumble dryer ...................................................................................... 23

4. Selecting programme settings ...................................................................................... 24

Select the drying level ................................................................................................... 24

Selecting extra options.................................................................................................. 25

5.Starting a programme ................................................................................................... 25

Calling up current programme parameters .................................................................. 26

Programme running time/Time left estimation .............................................................. 26

End of the programme ...................................................................................................... 26

End of the programme .................................................................................................. 26

Removing the laundry ................................................................................................... 27

Care notes..................................................................................................................... 27

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Timer ................................................................................................................................. 27

Prerequisite for setting the timer ................................................................................... 27

Setting the timer............................................................................................................ 27

Cleaning and care ........................................................................................................... 28

Cleaning the fluff filter ....................................................................................................... 28

Cleaning the drum and the outside of the casing ............................................................. 29

Customer Service Department ...................................................................................... 30

Contact in case of malfunction ......................................................................................... 30

Optional accessories......................................................................................................... 30

Installation........................................................................................................................ 31

Installation requirements ................................................................................................... 31

General operating conditions ............................................................................................ 31

Transport ........................................................................................................................... 31

Installing the tumble dryer................................................................................................. 31

Securing the machine........................................................................................................ 33

Electrical connection ......................................................................................................... 33

Supply air/exhaust air........................................................................................................ 34

Steam connection (only for steam-heated variants).......................................................... 34

Hot water connection (only for hot water-heated variants) ............................................... 34

Gas connection (only for gas-heated variants).................................................................. 34

Optional accessories ...................................................................................................... 36

XCIbox.............................................................................................................................. 36

XKM3200.......................................................................................................................... 36

Data protection and data security................................................................................. 36

Factory default settings for network configuration........................................................ 36

Copyrights and licences................................................................................................ 36

Supervisor level ............................................................................................................... 38

Opening the Supervisor level ............................................................................................ 38

Access via code ................................................................................................................ 38

Change code..................................................................................................................... 38

Closing the settings menu................................................................................................. 38

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Controls / Display.............................................................................................................. 38

Language....................................................................................................................... 38

Language entry ............................................................................................................. 38

Set languages................................................................................................................ 39

Display brightness......................................................................................................... 39

Clock display................................................................................................................. 39

Date ............................................................................................................................... 39

Volume........................................................................................................................... 40

Res. moisture display.................................................................................................... 40

Visibility parameters ...................................................................................................... 40

“Display” off status........................................................................................................ 40

“Machine” off status...................................................................................................... 41

Delay start ..................................................................................................................... 41

Memory ......................................................................................................................... 41

Temperature unit............................................................................................................ 41

Weight unit .................................................................................................................... 41

Logo .............................................................................................................................. 42

Change code................................................................................................................. 42

Programme selection ........................................................................................................ 42

Controls......................................................................................................................... 42

Programme packages ................................................................................................... 43

Favourite progs.............................................................................................................. 43

Special programmes ..................................................................................................... 44

Sort programmes .......................................................................................................... 45

Prog. colour allocation .................................................................................................. 45

Process technology........................................................................................................... 45

Anti-crease .................................................................................................................... 45

Drying levels .................................................................................................................. 45

Further cooling .............................................................................................................. 46

Cooling down temp....................................................................................................... 46

Fan pulsed operation..................................................................................................... 46

Service............................................................................................................................... 46

Clean out the airways.................................................................................................... 46

Clean the filters ............................................................................................................. 47

Service interval .............................................................................................................. 47

External applications ......................................................................................................... 47

External exhaust flap..................................................................................................... 47

Additional fan ................................................................................................................ 48

Pressure sensor............................................................................................................. 48

Peak load signal ............................................................................................................ 48

Peak load prevention..................................................................................................... 49

COM module selection.................................................................................................. 49

Availability of Miele digital products.............................................................................. 49

WiFi / LAN ..................................................................................................................... 49

Network time ................................................................................................................. 50

Remote.......................................................................................................................... 50

RemoteUpdate .............................................................................................................. 50

SmartGrid ...................................................................................................................... 51

Machine parameters.......................................................................................................... 51

Legal information........................................................................................................... 51

Technical data.................................................................................................................. 52

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Contents

EU declaration of conformity ......................................................................................... 53

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage
during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected
from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and
should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the man­ufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials.
They also contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incor­rectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the en­vironment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your house­hold waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recyc­ling centre.

Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for
disposal.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 It is essential to read these instructions.

This tumble dryer complies with all current local and national safety requirements. How­ever, inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property.

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the tumble dryer. They contain im­portant information on safety, installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both per­sonal injury and damage to the tumble dryer.

In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and strongly advises that you
read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the tumble dryer as well as
the safety instructions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these instruc­tions.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.

When instructing other people how to use the tumble dryer, they must be made aware of
these safety and warning instructions.

Appropriate use

 The tumble dryer is intended for installation in a commercial environment.
 This tumble dryer is only intended for drying fabrics which have been washed in a water

solution, and marked on the manufacturer's care label as being suitable for tumble drying.
“Dry cleaning kits” for freshening up garments in a tumble dryer are increasingly available
on the market. If using, do so at your own risk, and follow the instructions provided on the
packaging. Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for dam­age resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

 The tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.
 Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of frost. At temperatures

around freezing point, the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly. The permitted
room temperature is between 2°C and 35°C.

 If the machine is used in a commercial environment it may only be operated by instruc-

ted/trained personnel. If the machine is used in a publicly accessible area, the supervisor
must ensure that it can be operated safely without risk of danger.

 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 incorrect operation.

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble dryer unless they are

constantly supervised.

 Children 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer unsupervised if they have

been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of in­correct operation.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dryer unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the tumble dryer and do not let them play

with it.

 This tumble dryer may also be operated in public areas.
 Any uses other than those listed above are prohibited. The manufacturer accepts no li-

ability in such cases.

Foreseeable misuse

 Do not make any alterations to the tumble dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele.
 Do not lean on the tumble-dryer door. Otherwise, the tumble dryer may tip over, causing

injury to yourself or others.

 Do not use a pressure washer or water jet to clean the tumble dryer.
 To ensure the correct performance of the tumble dryer and to prevent the risk of faults

and fire, it is important to carry out maintenance on a regular basis.

 Benzine, petrol, paraffin, or any easily flammable liquid must not be stored or used near

the machine. Danger of explosion.

 Do not expose the dryer to air which is contaminated with vapour of chlorine, fluorine or

other solvents. Danger of fire.

 Fire hazard. This tumble dryer must not be connected to a controllable socket (e.g. a

timer). There is a risk of the laundry igniting if the tumble dryer’s safety cooling-down
phase is interrupted.

 To prevent the risk of fire, the following items must not be dried in this tumble dryer:

- Items which have not been washed.

- Items which have not been thoroughly cleaned and are still soiled with grease, oil or
other deposits (such as kitchen linens or cosmetics cloths with cooking oils, grease, lo­tions, etc). If items have not been thoroughly cleaned, there is a danger that they might
ignite when heated, even after they have been removed from the tumble dryer at the
end of the programme.

- Items (e.g. mops and floor cloths) that have been treated with inflammable cleaning
agents or which contain residues of acetone, alcohol, benzene, petrol, kerosene, stain
remover, turpentine, wax and wax remover or other chemicals.

- Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish remover or
similar substances.

Wash heavily soiled items thoroughly by increasing the amount of detergent and selecting
a high washing temperature. If in doubt, wash the items several times.

 In many programmes, the heating phase is followed by a cooling down phase to ensure

that the items are not too hot to handle when you remove them (this also avoids the
danger of the laundry self-igniting). The programme is not finished until the cooling down
phase is complete. Ensure that you always wait until the end of the programme before re­moving the laundry.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Never operate the tumble dryer without the fluff filter or with a damaged fluff filter. This

could lead to malfunctions. Fluff can clog the air channels, heating elements and vent
ducting, which could result in a fire. In this case, stop the tumble dryer immediately and re­place the damaged fluff filter.

Technical safety

 Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally visible damage.

Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.

 Do not connect the tumble dryer to the power supply by an extension lead (fire hazard

due to overheating).

 The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed.

It is essential that this standard safety requirement is observed and regularly tested. If in
any doubt, please have the electrical installation inspected by a specialist. Miele cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system.

 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele

cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised techni­cian, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.

 Faulty components may only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. Miele can only

guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

 In the event of a fault and for cleaning and maintenance purposes, the tumble dryer

must be disconnected from the power supply. The tumble dryer is only disconnected from
the power supply, if:

- It is switched off at the wall socket or the plug is withdrawn.

- The mains fuse is disconnected.

- The mains fuses have been completely removed.

See also “Installation – Electrical connection”.

 The tumble dryer must not be used in non-stationary installation sites (e.g. on a ship).
 Follow the instructions in “Installation” and “Technical data”.
 The tumble dryer may only be operated when the ducting has been installed and the

room is sufficiently ventilated.

 The vent ducting must never be installed in any of the following flues or shafts:

- Chimneys or smokestacks that are in use.

- Shafts that are used to ventilate installation rooms with fireplaces.

- Flues that are used by third parties.

Smoke or exhaust gas that is fed back into the flue or shaft may be toxic.

 Regularly check all components in the vent ducting (e.g. wall pipe, external grille, bends,

elbows, etc.) to make sure air can move through them and to ensure that they are working
properly. Clean components when necessary. Fluff deposits in the vent ducting system will
prevent the air from being extracted properly and, as a result, will stop the tumble dryer
from working properly.

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Warning and Safety instructions

If existing vent ducting is due to be used, it must be checked before being connected to
the tumble dryer.

 There is a risk of suffocation and poisoning due to exhaust gases being sucked back if

gas-powered flow heaters, gas-powered room heaters, coal-burning stoves with a flue
connection, etc., are installed in the same room, in the same flat or in neighbouring rooms
and the negative pressure is 4Pa or more.

The following measures for suitable room ventilation (examples) can help to prevent negat­ive pressure in the installation area:

- Install vents that cannot be closed in the exterior walls.

- Use window switches so that the tumble dryer can only be switched on when a window
is open.

Please always seek approval from your building regulations inspector to confirm that the
appliance can be operated without risk and that negative pressure of over 4Pa can be pre­vented.

 If multiple tumble dryers are to be connected to one vent ducting, a non-return flap must

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

the power supply.

 If the appliance is hard wired, adequate provision must be made on site to switch off all

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

facings, deep pile carpet etc.

 Ensure that no closeable door, sliding door or an oppositely hinged door is installed that

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

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 manual 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-

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

by a suitably qualified technician in conjunction with local and national regulations.

Take these safety precautions if you smell gas

- Extinguish all flames immediately.

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Warning and Safety instructions

- Open all windows and doors immediately.

- Close the gas shut-off device on the gas meter or the main gas shut-off device immedi­ately.

- If there is the smell of gas in a room, never enter the room with a naked flame.

- Do not light matches or lighters.

- Do not smoke.

- Do not carry out any actions that will create electrical sparks (such as pulling out elec­trical plugs or pressing electrical switches or bells).

- Close the gas shut-off valve installed on site.

- 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 instructions.

Correct use

 Always close the drum door after each drying cycle. This will prevent:

- Children climbing into the tumble dryer or hiding things in it.

- Pets or other small animals climbing into the tumble dryer.

 Keep the room where the tumble dryer is located free from dust and fluff. If the air that is

taken into the machine contains dirt particles, this can cause blockages. A fault may then
occur and there is a risk of fire.

 The fluff filter must be cleaned on a regular basis.
 To ensure problem-free operation of the tumble dryer:

- Remove the fluff from the fluff filter surfaces after every drying cycle.

- Dry the fluff filter after wet cleaning. Wet or damp fluff filters/filters could cause opera­tional faults while drying.

- In addition, the fluff filter and the air passages must be cleaned when prompted by the
display.

 Remove all items from pockets (e.g. lighters, matches).
 The programme ends when the cooling phase starts. Many programmes are followed by

the cooling phase to ensure that the items of laundry are kept at a temperature that will not
cause them damage (for instance to prevent the risk of the laundry self-igniting). Always re­move all items of laundry from the tumble dryer immediately after the end of the pro­gramme/cooling phase.

 Fabric conditioner and similar products must be used according to the instructions on

the manufacturer's packaging.

 For tumble dryers 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.
Aggressive vapours containing chlorine can also be corrosive.
Do not store containers of these agents near the tumble dryer.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Accessories

 Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are

used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.

 Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warn­ing and Safety instructions.

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Control panel

a

Sensor control

For selecting the current user language
At the end of the programme, the language is automatically reset to the language set at
the Supervisor level.

b

Sensor control

Takes you back one level in the menu.

c

Touch display

d

Sensor control/

For starting the selected drying programme and cancelling a programme once it has
started. The programme selected can be started as soon as the sensor control starts
flashing.

e

Optical interface

For the Customer Service Department

f

button
For switching the tumble dryer on and off. The tumble dryer switches off automatically
to save energy. It is switched off an adjustable time after the end of the programme/
Anti-crease phase, or after being switched on if no further selection is made.

g

Emergency off switch

It should only be activated in the event of danger or in order to prevent danger. When
this switch is activated, the machine is immediately switched off and put in a safe condi­tion. Once the danger has been averted, the switch can be unlocked again by turning
the knurled dial to the right.

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11:02



Programmes



Favourites



Supervisor

Help

 11:02

Cottons

Programmes

Cottons PRO

Minimum iron Delicates

Cottons 

Woollens

Sensor controls and touch display with sensor controls

The sensor controls,  and Start/Stop and the sensor controls in the display re­spond to finger tip contact. Every touch of a sensor control is confirmed with an audible
keypad tone. You can adjust the volume of the keypad tone or switch it off (see “Super­visor level”).

The control field with sensor controls and the touch display can be scratched by pointed
or sharp objects, e.g. pens.

Only touch the control field with your fingers.

Main menu

After switching on the tumble dryer, the main menu will appear in the display. You can ac­cess all the important submenus from the main menu.

Touch the sensor control at any time to return to the main menu. Values set previously
are not saved.

Main menu

“ Programmes” menu

In this menu, you can select the drying programmes.

“Favourites” menu

In this menu, you can select 1favourite programme from a total of 12favourite pro­grammes. The drying programmes can be set up and saved by the supervisor in the Fa-

vourites menu (see “Supervisor level” under “Favourite programmes”).

“Supervisor” menu

You can alter the tumble dryer's electronic module to suit changing requirements in the Su­pervisor level (see “Supervisor level”).

Operating examples

Selection lists

Scrolling through the “Programmes” menu (single selection)

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11:02

Gentle tumble

Extras



OK



Anti-crease



10

11

13

14

12 00

59
58

01

02









Clock display

OK

12 00

11 59

10 58

13 01

14 02



Clock display

OK

 To scroll through the menu, place your finger on the touch display and move it left or

right.

The orange scroll bar in the bottom display area shows that there are further options to
choose from.

 To select the required drying programme, touch the programme name with your finger.

The display will now change to the standard menu for that programme.

“Extras” menu (multiple selection)

To select one or more Extras, touch the required Extras with your finger.

Currently selected Extras are marked orange. To deselect an Extra simply touch the Extra
again.

Setting numerical values

You can set numerical values in some menus. You can set the numerical values by swip­ing your finger up and down on the display.

 Place your finger on the number that you want to change.

 To set the required number, swipe your finger up or down on the display.

 Confirm the set numerical value by touching the OKsensor control.

Tip: For some settings, depending on the value range and increments, the value can also
be set using a numerical keypad. Briefly touching the numbers will bring up the numerical
keypad. Once a valid number has been entered, the OKsensor control will be highlighted
green.

 Briefly touch a number between the two lines with your finger.

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12:00

3

4

21

5 6

7



8

0

9

Clock display

OK

 11:02

Time left

h

2:27





Status

Cottons

Drying



The numeric block will appear.

 To enter the numerical value, touch the numbers on the right-hand side and then confirm

with OK.

Pull-down menu

The pull-down menu can be used to display information (e.g. about a drying programme).

If an orange bar appears at the top of the screen in the middle of the display, you can open
the pull-down menu. Touch the bar and drag it down with your finger on the display.

To close the pull-down menu again, touch the orange bar and drag it up with your finger on
the display.

Exiting the menu

 Touch the sensor control to return to the previous screen.

Entries made before this which have not been confirmed withOK will not be saved.

Help display

With some menus, Help appears along the bottom line of the display.

 If you need more information about the current menu, touch the Helpsensor control.

The additional information is shown in the display.

 Touch the sensor control to return to the previous screen.

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