Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Lint Filter; Cleaning The Drum And The Outside Of The Casing - Miele PDR 514 Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning the lint filter

 Risk of fire if the tumble dryer is operated without a lint filter.
If there is no lint filter, the air channels, heating elements, and duct-
ing can become clogged during drying and may catch fire.
The lint filter must not be removed for cleaning.
Never operate the tumble dryer without the lint filter in place.
Replace a damaged lint filter immediately.
A lint filter collects lint released by textiles. The lint filter must be
cleaned at least once every working day as well as whenever a
prompt to clean it appears in the display. In the event of a heavy
build-up of lint, the lint filter should be cleaned several times per
day.
Open the lint filter compartment cover.
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Remove the lint from the lint filter using your hands.
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Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to clean the lint filter.
Otherwise, the lint filter may become damaged.
Close the lint filter compartment cover after cleaning the lint filter.
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Cleaning the drum and the outside of the casing

 Risk of death due to electric shock.
The tumble dryer must be completely disconnected from the elec-
tricity 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.