Preventing Problems - Miele PDR 918 HP Operating And Installation Instructions

Warning and Safety instructions
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If the machine is used in a commercial environment, it may only be operated by
instructed/trained personnel. If the machine is to be operated in an area accessible to the
public, the supervisor must ensure that it can be operated safely without risk of danger to
others.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless 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.
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Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
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Older children may only use the dryer if its operation has been clearly explained to them
and they are able to use it safely. They must be able to understand and recognise the
possible dangers of misuse.
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Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the tumble dryer unsupervised.
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Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the tumble dryer. Do not allow them to
play with the appliance.
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This tumble dryer may also be operated in public areas such as launderettes.
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Uses other than those listed above are incorrect and shall release the manufacturer from
liability.

Preventing problems

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Do not make any alterations to the dryer, unless authorised to do so by Miele.
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Do not use a pressure washer or water jet to clean the tumble dryer.
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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.
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DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
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Do not expose the dryer to air which contains chlorine, fluorine or other solvent vapours.
This contaminated air can cause a fire.
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Risk of fire. This tumble dryer must not be connected to a controllable socket (e.g. a
timer or a peak-load cut-out device). The tumble dryer may only be operated with a peak-
load device if this is connected to the tumble dryer via the Miele connector box and the
relevant settings have been configured on the tumble dryer. There is a risk of the laundry
self-igniting if the drying programme is cancelled before the cooling phase has finished.
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To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in the 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.
- Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources
such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the
oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot
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