Miele professional PT 8203 SL WP User manual

Operating instructions
Heat pump dryer
PT 8203 SL WP
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, IE
M.-Nr. 10 534 650

Caring for the environment
2
Disposal of the packing material
The packaging is designed to protect the
appliance from damage during transporta-
tion. The packaging materials used are se-
lected from materials which are environ-
mentally 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.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances often
contain valuable materials. They also con-
tain specific materials, compounds and
components, which were essential for their
correct function and safety. These could be
hazardous to human health and to the envir-
onment if disposed of with your domestic
waste or if handled incorrectly. Please do
not, therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community
waste collection / recycling centre for elec-
trical and electronic appliances, or contact
your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also
responsible (by law, depending on country)
for deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed of.
Please ensure that your old appliance poses
no risk to children while being stored prior
to disposal.
Tips for saving energy
This heat-pump tumble dryer offers the
latest technological features. These help
reduce its energy consumption during dry-
ing by about 50% compared to the energy
consumption of conventional electrically
heated tumble dryers.
The following tips will help you to make fur-
ther savings in energy consumption:
– Make sure your laundry is spun in the
washing machine at the maximum spin
speed.
– Carry out the final rinse in the washing
machine with hot water. This results in a
lower residual moisture content and in-
creased residual heat in the laundry after
washing. This reduces the time required
for drying and thus saves energy.
– Sort the laundry:
- by fibre and weave,
- by the required level of drying,
- by residual moisture.
– Dry the maximum amount specified for
the drying programme whenever possible.
Energy consumption is more economical
for a full load. Partial loads are not eco-
nomical. Over loading the drum hampers
drying results and affects the finish.
– The drying process is more efficient with a
clean fluff filter and heat-exchanger. This
reduces the time it takes to dry the laun-
dry as well as the amount of energy re-
quired.
– Ensure sufficient room ventilation.

Contents
3
Caring for the environment ................................................................................................2
Tips for saving energy ........................................................................................................... 2
Warning and Safety instructions........................................................................................5
Description of the machine ..............................................................................................11
Drying .................................................................................................................................13
Laundry preparation ............................................................................................................ 13
Important notes about drying.............................................................................................. 14
Before using for the first time.............................................................................................. 15
Commission the machine............................................................................................... 15
Switch the tumble dryer on ................................................................................................. 15
Load capacities (dry weight) ............................................................................................... 15
Selecting a programme ....................................................................................................... 16
Lowering the temperature ................................................................................................... 17
At the end of the programme .............................................................................................. 17
After the end of a programme ............................................................................................. 18
Interrupting a programme.................................................................................................... 18
Adding or removing individual items .............................................................................. 19
To continue the drying programme ................................................................................ 19
To switch the tumble dryer off........................................................................................ 19
Reprogramming.................................................................................................................20
Changing standard options................................................................................................. 20
To access programming level.............................................................................................. 20
Go to programming level................................................................................................ 20
Example of reprogramming ................................................................................................. 21
To alter the buzzer at the end of a programme .............................................................. 21
Reprogramming for the visually impaired....................................................................... 21
Programmable functions ..................................................................................................... 22
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................................24
Trouble shooting.................................................................................................................. 24
What to do if...................................................................................................................... 24
Service................................................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning and care .............................................................................................................26
Cleaning the tumble dryer ................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the fluff filters........................................................................................................ 27
Cleaning the filter behind the air inlet.................................................................................. 28
Installation and connection ..............................................................................................29
Installation requirements ..................................................................................................... 29
General operating conditions .............................................................................................. 29
Transporting the machine.................................................................................................... 29
Removal of transport packaging .................................................................................... 29
Set up .................................................................................................................................. 30
Securing the machine.......................................................................................................... 31
Fitting the programme card................................................................................................. 31
Electrical connection ........................................................................................................... 32
Air intake vent...................................................................................................................... 33
Air outlet vent ...................................................................................................................... 33
Condensate drainage .......................................................................................................... 33

Contents
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Communication module XKM RS232.................................................................................. 34
Technical data ..................................................................................................................... 35
Electrical connection ...................................................................................................... 35
Installation data .............................................................................................................. 35
Emissions ....................................................................................................................... 35

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can,
however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To protect yourself and to avoid the risk of damage to the tumble dryer, please read
these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important in-
formation for your safety, and about using and looking after the tumble dryer.
If other persons are being shown how to operate the tumble dryer, they must be given
and/or made aware of these important safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the
content. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
 This tumble dryer is intended only for use in a commercial environment and must only
be operated indoors.
 This tumble dryer must only be operated by expert staff or trained personnel.
 If the tumble dryer 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.
 This tumble dryer must be used as described in these instructions and must be checked
on a regular basis to make sure it is functioning correctly.
 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.
Any other applications may be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or operation.
 This tumble dryer is not intended for outdoor use.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
Preventing problems
 Empty all pockets to prevent the risk of flammable items such as lighters and cosmetics
getting into the tumble dryer.
 To prevent the risk of fire, do not dry the following textiles in the tumble dryer:
– Items which have not been washed.
– Items, such as workwear, which have not been thoroughly cleaned and which are still
soiled with grease, oil or other deposits (such as cooking oil, cosmetics, lotions etc). If
items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that these might ignite when
heated, even after they have been removed from the dryer at the end of the programme.
– Items (e.g. mops and floor cloths) which 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 that have been cleaned using industrial chemical agents.
– Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish remover or
similar substances.
Heavily soiled laundry must be washed particularly thoroughly.
Increase the detergent dosage and select a high wash temperature.
Wash the laundry several times if necessary.
 To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this tumble dryer:
– Items which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
For example, products made from latex foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles,
rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling.
– Damaged items which contain padding or fillings (e.g. pillows, jackets). When damaged,
the filling can get out with the risk of it igniting in the dryer.
 The heating-phase is followed in many programmes by cooling-down phase. The pro-
gramme is not finished until this cooling-down phase has finished. This ensures that the
laundry is at a safe temperature which will not damage it.
Unload the drum completely as soon as the programme has finished.
Danger of laundry self-igniting if it is put away or stored whilst still hot.
 During the drying process the door glass and frame around the door will get hot.
Danger of burning!
 Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous.
 Never operate the tumble dryer without the fluff filter fitted.
Fire hazard without the filter!
A damaged filter must be replaced immediately. Otherwise the airways and the heater ele-
ments will get clogged up by fluff. The correct functioning of the tumble dryer cannot be
assured if the filters or airways are impeded.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Technical safety
 This tumble dryer complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can,
however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
 This tumble dryer must only be set up and commissioned by a Miele Service technician
or authorised Miele Service Dealer.
 Before installation check the tumble dryer for any obvious damage. A damaged tumble
dryer must not be installed and/or used.
 The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed.
It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the
on-site wiring system tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
 This tumble dryer is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when the plug
has been withdrawn from the socket, it has been switched off at the mains isolator, or the
mains fuse is disconnected.
 Machines with a damaged control panel, wires or cables must not be used until they
have been repaired.
 Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele
cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service
technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the guarantee.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The
manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the machine when Miele replacement parts
are used.
 This tumble dryer must not be operated in the same room as a machine that uses
solvents containing CFCs. Vapours given off by these break down to form hydrochloric
acid which can have a damaging effect on the laundry and the machine. If installed in ad-
joining rooms there must be no exchange of air between the two rooms.
 Make sure the tumble dryer has a supply of fresh air. Do not expose it to air which is
contaminated with vapour from chlorine, fluorine or other solvents.
 The air intake for the tumble dryer is located at the front of the machine. This opening
must never, under any circumstances, be blocked or hindered by objects such as laundry
baskets etc.
 Cool air is extracted out to the rear of the tumble dryer. This area must not be blocked.
Please ensure that the minimum gap required, as shown on the installation drawing, is
maintained.
 Do not store or use benzine, petrol, paraffin, or other easily flammable liquids near the
machine. Do not use the machine lid as a resting place.
Danger of fire or explosion.
 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.
 This tumble dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as a refrigerant. They are her-
metically sealed. Designation: R 134a

Warning and Safety instructions
8
 Heat pump and refrigerant:
– This tumble dryer uses refrigerant gas which is not flammable and not explosive.
– After transporting the machine to its installation site allow it to stand for approx.
30minutes before connecting it to the electrical supply.
This is to protect the heat-pump from damage.
If the heat-pump has been subjected to an inclination greater than 45° during transport-
ation, or if there is a significant difference in temperature between the tumble dryer and
the installation room, the standing time should be increased accordingly.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
Correct use
 The max. dry laundry weight is 10 kg.
 Do not damage, remove or bypass the safety features and control elements of the
tumble dryer.
 Only operate the tumble when all removable outer panels are in place so that it is im-
possible to touch an electrical component or moving part.
 Danger of squashing or cutting fingers etc. around the drum door hinges and the fluff fil-
ter cover. Use the appropriate handles and release catches only.
 The area necessary to open the drum door completely must not be obstructed by doors
or other structures.
 Disinfecting and cleaning agents often have compounds containing chlorides in them. If
these agents dry on to stainless steel surfaces, the residual chlorides will attack the steel
and can cause rusting. To protect your machine from rust damage, we recommend only
using chloride free disinfecting and cleaning agents for washing and disinfecting pro-
grammes and for cleaning stainless steel surfaces of the machine itself. If you are unsure
about a particular agent, contact the manufacturer of that agent for advice. Accidental
spillages of agents containing chlorides should be rinsed off affected surfaces with water
and then dried with a soft cloth.
 Do not use a pressure washer or hose pipe to clean the tumble dryer. This also applies
to the area behind the service panel at the front of the tumble dryer.
 After use there is a danger around the refrigerant pipework and adjoining components of
hot or cold surfaces and parts being under pressure. Allow sufficient time for the machine
to cool down before opening any panels.
 This tumble dryer 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 con-
sequences 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 in-
correct operation.
 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.
 Close the drum door after each drying cycle. This is to avoid the risk of children trying to
climb into the tumble dryer or hide things it, and animals getting into the drum.
Safety measures in the event of leaking refrigerant
 The heat-pump coolant circuit contains a non-toxic, odourless refrigerant (R134a). If re-
leased into the atmosphere it is rapidly volatised. Because it is heavier than air it can dis-
place oxygen and pose a danger of asphyxiation in small unventilated rooms!

Warning and Safety instructions
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 If any damage is found on the copper pipes on the heat-pump stop using the machine
and vacate the room.
– Warn other people present of the danger.
– Please see the safety data sheet for further information regarding the handling of this re-
frigerant.
– Call Miele Service.
Using accessories
 Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are
used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
Decommissioning the tumble dryer
 Before disposing of a tumble dryer, render the door lock inoperable so that children can-
not lock themselves in the machine by mistake and endanger their lives.
 Observe legal safety requirements regarding the disposal of refrigerants.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

Description of the machine
11
aControl panel
with controls
bDrum door
Pull the door handle to open the drum
door. Never use force to open the door.
cFluff filter compartment cover
Turn the handle to open the fluff filter
compartment cover.
dAir intake vent
eMachine feet
Qty 4, adjustable
fElectrical connection
with cable gland
gShaft for communication module
XKMRS232
Optional accessory
hCondensate drainage
iAir outlet vent
jData plate

Description of the machine
12
①②
③④⑤⑥⑦⑧
Delicates
20% moisture
10% moisture
Dry
A: Minimum iron B: Cottons
Woolens
Timed drying - warm air Timed drying - cool air
40% moisture
25% moisture
20% moisture
Dry
Extra dry
a"Residual moisture"/"Time left" dis-
play
Depending on programme this display
shows the residual moisture content as a
% or the time remaining in minutes. Once
a programme has started the actual re-
sidual moisture level will be shown until
the end of the programme. Faults will also
be shown in this display, see "Problem
solving guide".
b"Programme sequence" display
The programme sequence is shown in
three stages. The current stage is high-
lighted in yellow.
 Drying
 Cooling down
 End of programme / Anti-crease phase
c"Low temperature"  button
This button is used for reducing the dry-
ing temperature for sensitive textiles. The
LED lights up when the button is pressed.
dFault display 
Lights up at the end of the programme if
the fluff filters or heat-pump require
cleaning.
Lights up if the programme is cancelled,
e.g. if a fault has been detected in the
heat-pump.
ePC interface 
For Service technician use.
f"START/STOP" button
Press this button to start or stop a pro-
gramme.
gRotary "Programme selector switch"
The rotary programme selector switch is
used for selecting the drying programme.
h "On/Off" button
This button is used for switching the
tumble dryer on and off or for interrupting
a programme.

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Laundry preparation
Not all textiles are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. Please ob-
serve the symbols on the textile care label.
Symbols on care labels:
– dry with normal temperature.
– dry with low temperature
– do not tumble dry
Tip: For even drying results and to avoid damaging textiles sort the
laundry by fibre and weave.
Only dry items in this tumble dryer which have a care label stating
that they are suitable for tumble drying.
Machine drying unsuitable textiles poses a fire hazard.
The following textiles must not be tumble dried:
– Fabrics which contain a large proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials.
– Fabrics treated with inflammable cleaning agents.
– Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer, hair spray, nail
varnish remover or similar substances.
– Items soiled with oil, grease and similar residues e.g. kitchen linen
and linen used in beauty clinics.
– Items such as mop heads and cleaning cloths containing residual
wax or chemicals.
– Damaged items that contain fillings, e.g. pillows and jackets.
– Textiles that are soiled with grease or oils that have not been ad-
equately washed. Use a heavy-duty detergent for very heavily
soiled items (e.g. workwear). Seek the advice of the detergent man-
ufacturer for advice if necessary.
Woollen or linen
textiles.
Woollen items and textiles containing wool have a tendency to felt.
Use the "Woollens" programme only for woollen items and textiles
containing wool.
Pure linen has a tendency to roughen if tumble dried.
Please follow the manufacturer's instructions on the care label.

Drying
14
Important notes about drying
Protect the drum from damage (scratches and dents).
Before placing items in the tumble dryer wrap any large metal parts
such as buckles, hooks, clasps and zips etc. with a cloth.
Items with closed metal zips can cause the moisture sensing elec-
trodes in the drum ribs to be bridged. This can lead to the drying pro-
cess running on for too long or to not finish at all.
Dry these items with the zip open.
Loopknit and woven textiles (e.g. t-shirts) have a tendency to shrink
depending on quality. This can be made worse by over-drying.
Do not use the "Cottons Extra Dry" programme for these items.
Starched laundry can be machine dried. Select the most appropriate
programme for ironing by hand.
Sort the laundry according to the level of dryness required.
It is not necessary to sort according to size.
Small items can find their way into duvet covers and pillow cases
during the drying programme.
Close or fasten duvet covers and pillow cases before drying them.
Underloading is uneconomical. Overloading will impair the drying res-
ult and the laundry finish.
Dry using the maximum load for the programme whenever possible.
Rinse laundry in the washing machine using hot water in the final
rinse.
This reduces the residual moisture level and maintains heat in the
laundry which helps keep processing time down, thus saving energy.

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Before using for the first time
Commission the
machine
The tumble dryer must be installed and commissioned by a Miele
technician or Miele authorised service dealer only.
Before commis-
sioning the ma-
chine clean the
drum.
The drum must be cleaned before laundry is placed in the drum.
Wipe the inside of the drum with a soft, dry cloth.
Switch the tumble dryer on
Switch the machine on at the on-site mains switch.
Press the button.
Load the laundry Open the drum door.
Load the laundry.
Unfold the pre-sorted laundry and place loosely into the drum.
Make sure that any dispensing aids such as detergent balls have
been removed from the laundry.
Close the drum door.
Be careful not trap any items in the door when closing it.
Trapped items can get damaged.
Load capacities (dry weight)
PT 8203 SL WP
Drum volume 200 litres
Cottons
Load capacity 8-10 kg
Minimum iron
Load capacity 6 kg
Delicates
Load capacity 2 kg
Woollens
Load capacity 5 kg

Drying
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Selecting a programme
Dry
10% moisture
20% moisture
Delicates
Woollens
Timed drying - warm air
A: Minimum iron
Timed drying - cool air
20% moisture
Dry
Extra dry
25% moisture
40% moisture
B: Cottons
AMinimum iron
For drying synthetic and mixed fibre textiles.
BCottons
For drying cotton and linen textiles.
Drying
Dry to 0% residual moisture.
Extra dry
Dry to 0% residual moisture + 10minutes drying time.
10% moisture
Dry to 10% residual moisture.
20% moisture
Dry to 20% residual moisture.
25% moisture
Dry to 25% residual moisture.
40% moisture
Dry to 40% residual moisture.
Delicates
Dry synthetic and artificial silk to 20% residual moisture.
Woollens
5minute drying cycle.
Timed drying warm air
30minutes drying at a high temperature.
Timed drying cold
15minute duration for airing textiles.

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Select a pro-
gramme
Use the "Programme selector" to select your programme.
The LED next to the programme selected will light up. The pro-
gramme is now set.
The segment display will then either show the residual moisture level
as a % or the time remaining in minutes.
Lowering the temperature
When drying delicate fabric press the "Low temperature" button.
Press the "START/STOP" button.
The segment display will then show the residual moisture content in
the laundry until the programme finishes.
Drying
Cooling down
Programme finished/Anti-crease
The "Programme sequence" display shows the programme se-
quence in three stages. The appropriate field lights up in yellow.
At the end of the programme
At the end of the programme a buzzer will sound and "0" will appear
in the segment display.
This is followed by a cooling-down phase.
Drying
Cooling down
Programme finished/Anti-crease
If laundry is not removed as soon as the programme finishes, the
anti-crease phase will begin. The drum will rotate at brief intervals to
keep the laundry from creasing.

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After the end of a programme
Open the drum door.
If the drum door is left closed, the dryer will start up again for a brief
period every 30 minutes for safety reasons.
Unload the tumble dryer.
Make sure nothing is left in the drum. If items are left in the drum,
they could be damaged by overdrying when the tumble dryer is next
used.
Clean the fluff filters after each drying programme.
Trip hazard when the fluff filter compartment cover is open!
Make sure it is closed properly.
Interrupting a programme
The programme can be interrupted by:
Pressing the button.
Opening the drum door.
Opening the fluff filter compartment cover.
Danger of hot laundry.
Hot laundry can self-ignite and cause a fire when folded or put
away.
Do not unload laundry from the drum until the programme has fin-
ished, i.e. not until the cooling down phase has finished.
To continue the programme:
Press the button.
Close the drum door or the fluff filter compartment.
The time remaining or the required residual moisture level will flash in
the segment display, and a cooling-down phase will follow on at the
end of the programme.
Press the "Start/Stop" button.

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Adding or remov-
ing individual
items
Caution when adding or removing laundry after a programme
has started!
Do not reach into a rotating drum to remove laundry. Danger or ser-
ious injury to fingers, hands and arms.
Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching in to
remove laundry.
Do not touch the drum whilst it is still rotating.
To continue the
drying pro-
gramme
Close the drum door.
The remaining drying time or the target residual moisture level will
flash in the segment display.
The fan will switch itself on automatically for safety reasons if the
temperature in the drum is too high.
Press the "Start/Stop" button.
The programme will continue.
To switch the
tumble dryer off
If no more laundry is to be processed:
Close the drum door.
Press the button.
The tumble dryer switches off.
Switch off at the on-site mains electricity switch.

Reprogramming
20
Changing standard options
Tip: Individual drying programmes can be altered to suit specific re-
quirements, practices and processes.
Before you start, first ensure that:
– the tumble dryer has been switched off with the  switch.
– the door is closed.
To access programming level
Go to program-
ming level
Press and hold the/ button and switch the tumble dryer on
with the button.
Hold the / button pressed in until the illuminated light around
the switch stops flashing and lights up constantly.
Then release the /button.
 will flash alternately with  in the segment display.
To select a pro-
grammable func-
tion
There are two ways of selecting programmable functions P1-P27
(See "Programmable functions" chart).
Select programmable functions P1-P27 by turning the rotary se-
lector clockwise (to the right).
Or select programmable functions P1-P27 by pressing the "Low
temperature" button.
You can now alter the programmable option, see the "Programmable
functions" chart .
To change a pro-
grammable option
Select the programmable option e.g.  or  with the/ button.
To check which programmable function you are currently in you
need to check the "Low temperature" LED on residual moisture con-
trolled machines (ProfitronicBPlus machines): a short flash repres-
ents one unit, a long flash represents ten units.
With programmable functionP5 the LED will flash rapidly five times.
With programmable function P10 the LED will flash slowly once.
With programmable function P27 the LED will flash slowly twice and
rapidly 7 times.