Miele Tumble Dryer PDR 908 [EL MAR 3 AC 230V 50-60Hz] – 8 kg, 230 V, Stainless steel

Forty‑two minutes for an 8 kg cottons load with 48 % residual moisture defines the PDR 908 EL MAR as a fast, small‑footprint dryer for shipboard laundries. With a 130 litre drum behind a 370 mm door opening, it sits in Miele’s Little Giants series but carries a dedicated marine designation and Lloyd's Register approval.

On board, the 3~ 230 V 50/60 Hz electrical connection and 6.4 kW total connected load make this unit straightforward to integrate where supply is limited and balanced across phases. The maximum floor load of 920 N and net weight of 51.5 kg mean the naval architect has clear data for deck loading, including when the machine is installed in a stack. Heat dissipation of 0.76 MJ/h and an emission sound pressure level at the workplace of ≤70 dB(A) re 20 µPa are both low enough that this dryer can operate in a compact, enclosed laundry without overwhelming the HVAC or creating noise issues for adjacent accommodation.

Cycle times and energy figures matter directly to running cost at sea. Specific energy consumption is 0.5 kWh/kg on the Cottons/Normal programme at 48 % residual moisture and 0.42 kWh/kg on the mixed fabrics programme at 40 % residual moisture. Programme duration is 42 minutes for the cottons cycle and 37 minutes for the mixed fabrics cycle, both controlled by residual moisture rather than fixed time, so energy is not spent overdrying. Maximum evaporation capacity is 5.5 litres per hour; combined with the exhaust air drying system this sets the demand on ducting and make‑up air for the laundry design.

Physically the cabinet stands 850 mm high, 605 mm wide and 717 mm deep, with gross transport dimensions of 940 × 660 × 820 mm and a gross weight of 57 kg. Those figures are practical when routing the machine through tight stairways and corridors during refit or replacement. The front and fascia are stainless steel with powder‑coated lotus white side panels, so exposed surfaces match typical marine laundry and pantry finishes while remaining easy to clean. The left‑hand door hinge and 167° opening angle give good access to the drum in a narrow room.

Build and control

• Specified for offshore installations
• Specified and approved for shipboard use
• Lloyd's Register approval
• Front loader construction in the Little Giants series
• Stainless steel front and fascia with powder‑coated lotus white side panels
• Exhaust air drying system with maximum evaporation capacity of 5.5 l/hour
• Electric heating with 6.14 kW heater rating, total connected load 6.4 kW
• Electrical connection 3~ 230V 50/60HZ, 16 A fuse rating
• M Touch Flex control system, programmable and residual moisture controlled
• Remaining cycle time display
• Display language switchable at any time
• Illuminated drum
• Prepared for a payment system for self‑service laundries
• Communication slot for network modules, LAN / WiFi module available
• Optical service interface for diagnostics
• Can be tied into a peak‑load / energy management system
• Recycling rate of 95 % at end of life

This dryer suits vessels needing short, predictable cycles on an 8 kg load size while staying within a modest 3‑phase 230 V, 16 A supply and tight HVAC margins. It is less suitable where exhaust air ducting cannot be provided; in those cases a different drying system would be the correct choice. Ordered under Miele article number 52908486MAR / material number 11251000.