Cissell WE176 User manual

Content
Contents
1 General safety instructions .............................................................. 3
2 Technical data and dimensions ....................................................... 4
Technical data ................................................................................ 4
Dimensions ..................................................................................... 5
3 Installation and connection ............................................................. 7
Ground ............................................................................................ 7
Anchoring ....................................................................................... 7
Water connection ............................................................................ 7
Water drain ..................................................................................... 8
Main power connection .................................................................... 8
Liquid soap connection ................................................................... 9
Connection of a central operating panel for coinmachines ............... 10
Steam connection ........................................................................... 11
4 Operating instructions ..................................................................... 12
Machine with start button ................................................................ 12
Machine with coin or token operation............................................... 21
5 Standard programs .......................................................................... 27
6 Technical remarks ............................................................................ 28
Internal connection of the electrical heating .................................... 28
Internal connections of the motor .................................................... 28
Thermo-magnetic motor protection .................................................. 29
Error messages .............................................................................. 29
7 Maintenance of the machine ........................................................... 31
Code: 249/00170/00
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General safety instructions
Read the installation and instruction manual carefully before connecting the
machine.
It is recommended that the machine be installed by qualified technicians.
The machine should be installed according to the installation instructions.
(See chapter 4)
The machine should be grounded according to the instructions in order to
eliminate the risk of electrocution.
Do not expose the machine to high humidity or extreme high or low
temperatures.
Cut off all main water inlets, steam and electrical supplies at the end of each
operating day.
Before starting repairs or maintenance, shut off all power and water supplies.
To prevent fire and explosion:
Keep the area around the machine free from inflammable or combustible
products.
Do not put fabrics that are treated with inflammable products into the
machine. These fabrics should be hand-washed or air-dried first.
Always carefully read and follow the instructions on the packing of deter-
gents. Store these products out of the reach of children.
Always take into account the instructions on the labels of clothes.
Never allow children to play in the surroundings of a machine.
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These instructions surely cannot prevent all risks of accidents. It is up to the user to act with the
utmost precaution.
Do not hesitate to contact the dealer in case of a problem.
Ignoring any of the safety instructions can cause serious
personal injury and can also cause damage to the linen or the
machine
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Technical data and dimensions
Technical data
WE 176 WE 234
Capacity (dry weight)
1/11 16 kg 21,3 kg
1/10 17,6 kg 23,4 kg
1/9 16,1 kg 26 kg
Cylinder
Diameter 750 mm 750 mm
Depth 399 mm. 530 mm
Volume 176 Lit. 234 Lit.
Cabinet
Height 1505 mm 1505 mm
Width 900 mm 900 mm
Depth 800 mm 930 mm
Front loading
Diameter door opening 395 mm 395 mm
Door height 510 mm 510 mm
To center 750 mm 750 mm
Speed
Wash 45 rpm
Spin 425 rpm
G-force
Spin 76
Motor(3 phase)
Wash 18p. 290rpm 280 W 400 W
Spin 2p. 2900 rpm 1300 W 2000W
Drain valve
Depend-O-Drain 3"
Water supply
Hard, soft, warm water and cool-down 3/4"
Steam connection
Steam connection 3/8"
Heating
Electrical 220/380 V 12/15/18 kW
Electrical 380 V 12/15/18/21/24 kW
Steam X
Warm water (without additional heating) X
Warm water (with additional heating) X
Packing dimensions
(H x W x D) 1105x975x1535 mm
Weight
Net 400 kg 435 kg
Gross 485 kg 500 kg

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WE176
Dimensions
A. Hard water connection 3/4"
B. Warm water connection 3/4"
C. Soft water connection 3/4"
D. Electrical connection
E. Electrical connection clamps
F. Water drain
G. Steam connection
H. Ventilation soap dispenser
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A. Hard water connection 3/4"
B. Warm water connection 3/4"
C. Soft water connection 3/4"
D. Electrical connection
E. Electrical connection clamps
F. Water drain
G. Steam connection
H. Ventilation soap dispenser
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The machine must be securely fixed on a flat surface (metal base, concrete or
solid ground). The anchoring is to be done on the provided places (A) in the base.
(See Dimensions 2)
The machine must be placed entirely level. For easy maintenance it is recom-
mended to keep a minimal distance of 600 mm between the wall and the back
of the machine.
If several machines are placed next to each another, there should be a minimal
distance of 30 mm between each machine.
Installation and connection
Surface
Anchoring
Water connection
The machine must be anchored directly on a concrete base.
Directly on the ground
The machines must be fixed on a metal base which is securely anchored on a
concrete base.
On a metal base
A: Bolt M16
B: Concrete base 40cm
C:Washer40x17x4
D: Nut M16
E: Base of the machine
F: Metal base
A: Bolt M16
B: Concrete base 40cm
C:Washer40x17x4
D: Nut M16
The machine is delivered with hoses with 3/4" connections. These hoses fit the
water inlet valves of the machine and the main water inlet taps. To ensure the
optimal functioning of the water inlet valves, the water pressure on the inlet should
be between 0,5 and 10 kg/cm² (7 and 145 psi). If the pressure is too low, the cycle
time will increase considerably.
In case of boiler fed machines, a minimum of hot water of 90°C should be available.
For the WE 176: 125l.
For the WE 234: 150l.

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Remove the cover plate at the back of the machine. (See dimensions (E)).
Connect the power cable to the connectors.
220V 3AC
220V 3 phase (3AC) should be connected to the connectors “L1,L2,L3”.
The green/yellow grounding clamp has to be connected to the grounding
wire “PE”.
380 V 3AC + N
380 V 3 phase (3AC + N) has to be connected to the connectors
“L1,L2,L3”, the blue neutral to the “N” connector.
The green/yellow grounding clamp has to be connected to the groun-
ding wire “PE”.
After connection, check the spin direction. The cylinder must spin in
the direction of the arrow, showed on the sticker on the door window
(clockwise).
A wrong spin direction can damage the motor, and can also cause water
to spurt from the soap dispenser.
In case of wrong spin direction: switch the terminal clamps of the motor
circuit “R” and “S” of the connecting cable.
The diameter of the main drain should be adapted to the water flow and
the number of machines. It should be sufficient to handle at least 160L/
min. per machine.
It is necessary to connect the main drain at least on one side to an open
air-brake to allow ventilation.
The machine is equipped with a drain valve with 3" outer diameter (80 mm).
This drain valve should be connected to the drain by means of the drain
elbow which is delivered with the machine.
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Main power connection
Water drain
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Power of the breaker plugs: machine with steam heating or boiler fed machines without additio-
nal electrical heating
Heating: 220V3AC 380V3AC + N
12 kW 40 A 20 A
15 kW 50 A 25 A
18 kW 50 A 32 A
21 kW ---- 40 A
24 kW ---- 40 A
machine with electrical heating
220V 3AC 380V 3AC + N
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With an external tension 24V DC
Electrical connection of
the liquid soap pumps
On machines equipped with a liquid soap connection, connect the wires
directly on the print board next to the ground wire connection (option).
Connect as indicated on the wiring diagram.
The two connectors on the right give a tension of 220V ~ (max. 4A) which
can be applied to drive 220V ~ soap pumps. If more than 4A is required,
an external tension will have to be used. 6 connections have been
provided, of which one (S6) can be used to drive a waterproofing pump
(e.g. for rain coats, etc.).
The 220V can be transformed to other values to drive other type soap
pumps.
Example: pumps 24V ~.
Also, pumps with different operating tension can be combined.
Example: 5 pumps 220V ~ and 1 pump 24V ~.
A rubber connection has been placed over the air break opening at the back
of the machine. There are 5 holes in this rubber connection, through each
of which a liquid soap hose can be driven (S1...S5). Press the hoses until
they appear well inside the soap dispenser.
The central gap in the rubber connection remains and serves as air breaker.
Liquid soap connection (option)
Connection of the liquid soap
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Connection of a central operating
panel for coinmachines (option)
At the backside above the main connectors, you find a printboard, to which the
central operating panel for coinmachines can be connected.
The right connectors form a potential free output contact as a result of which the
operating
panel detects when the machine is activated or not.
The left connectors receive the signal, by means of which a machine is chosen
through the operating panel.
There are 3 different variations possible according to the output voltage of the
operating panel.
Remark :
If a machine is equipped with this kind of printboard or if a printboard
has been built in, the resistance of the cycle contact (A) may no longer
be present on the main printboard.
When this resistance is present, it has to be cut out of the main
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Steam connection
With direct steam injection into the machine
1. Steam pipe
2. Steam cut-off valve 3/8"
3. Pipe coupling 3/8"
4. Steam filter 3/8"
5. Magnetic steam valve 3/8"
6. Curve MF 3/8"
7. Steam hose with appropriate pipe coupling 3/8"
The manufacturer is not responsible for damage or accidents
caused by not following the installation instructions!
Added parts for steam heating with heat exchanger
3. Double pipe coupling 1/2"
9. Condensation accumulator with filter 1/2"
10. Conical coupling MM 1/2"
11. Single window 1/2"
12. One-way valve 1/2"
M = inner wire, F = outer wire
Machines with steam heating must have a steam valve between the steam
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Operating instructions
Machine with start button
Sort the linen according to the type and required temperature of the linen. Empty
all pockets of the garments so that no garments can be damaged and no left articles
can cause damage to the machine. Turn sleeves of shirts, blouses inside out. It is
recommended to mix small and large items to enhance the drop of the linen during
the wash cycle and hence improve the wash quality. Wash loads of below 80%
of machine capacity can obstruct the proper functioning of the machine and can
damage the machine. Overloading the machine can also lead to a bad wash result.
It is recommended to only use detergents with a “foam-breaker”. These are often
found in the launderette or laundry or can easily be found in retail stores.
Recommended doses are mentioned on the detergent packing.
Overdosing of detergents can lead to reduced wash results and “overfoaming”
which can damage the machine.
Close the door
Fill the drum
On machines with a start button, the programmer can contain up to 100 programs
(0-99). The program number is displayed on the right display.
By pressing the SELECT-button (P), the next program will be displayed.
By pressing the ECO-button (E), the previous program will be displayed. By
keeping this button pressed, this function will be accelerated.
Remark
Select program “0” by keeping the SELECT-button pressed continuously for more
than 5 seconds.
Add detergent
Left compartment A: Prewash (1st wash)
Central compartment B: Main Wash (2nd wash)
Right compartment C: Final Rinse (fabric softener)
Bottom compartment D: Direct access to tub
Moderately soiled linen can be washed using the Economy Wash function, which
reduces the water level of washes and rinses by 20%, allowing savings of water
and energy.
Press the ECO-button during the wash cycle to activate the economy wash
function. The ECO-LED will light up.
At the end of the program the ECO-function will be automatically eliminated. If
the ECO-function is required in the following wash cycle as well, reactivate this
function by repeating the actions described above.
Economy Wash
Opening the door Push the red button on the door handle to open the door.
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Start the wash-cycle by pressing the Start button (S) and releasing it immediately.
The door is sealed and the cycle-LED lights up.
During the first 2 minutes after starting, the program number is blinking and you
can change the program in case of a possibly wrong selection.
To do so, select another program with the SELECT button (P). This new program
will start immediately.
Start the machine
Displayinformation
The left display will indicate the temperature of the wash bath - in °C or °F (on
machines where this function has been selected).
The central display shows the remaining time to the end of the wash cycle.
Indications of program
sequence
For programs which are being run for the first time, the machine will take a
theoretical time estimate. If this time indication does not correspond to the real
cycle time, the cycle time will be corrected from the second cycle onwards
(Self-Teaching function of the machine).
This correction will have to be preprogrammed and is not activated on
program numbers higher than 20. The corrected time will also be lost when
the power has been cut from the machine for more than 24 hours.
The right display will continue to show the selected program number.
Ifa Level-stopwas programmed (which halts the programmer duringthe filling
of the cylinder) and/or a Heat-stop (which stops the programmer during the
heating up of the wash bath, then the respective LED’s light up in the display.
Once the required water level and/or temperature have been reached, the LED
is turned off and the internal programmer advances again.
Washcycle-LED’s
Each program segment has a corresponding LED. Each of these 6 LED’s light up
when the appropriate segment is executed. This way, the program sequence can
be accurately followed.
When a LED blinks, the machine is taking up water.
When a LED blinks slowly, the machine is heating up the water.
Spin-LED’s
When the water is drained at the at the end of a program segment and the machine
spins if so desired, the left spin-LED (intermediate spin) will light up together with
the cycle-LED.
- Functioning of the spin-LED’s during intermediate spin:
- Functioning of the spin-LED’s during gentle-intermediate spin:
LED drain/distribution low spin coast
Interm. spin blinking rapidly blinking slowly blinking slowly
LED drain/distribution low spin coast
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During final spin, both the left spin-LED (intermediate spin) will light up together
with the right spin-LED (final spin).
- Functioning of the spin-LED’s during final spin:
LED drain/distribution low spin high spin coast tumble
Interm. spin blinking rapidly continuously slowly continuously off
Final spin continuously continuously slowly continuously rapidly
- Functioning of the spin-LED’s during gentle-final spin:
LED drain/distribution low spin high spin coast tumble
Interm. spin blinking rapidly slowly ---- slowly off
Final spin continuously continuously ---- continuously rapidly
Manual interventions during
the program
Following functions can be activated during the program:
F1 = Time stop
To increase the duration of a program segment beyond its originally program-
med duration.
F2 = Soak
To soak heavily soiled linen
F3 = Reduced wash action
To avoid wear of delicate garments
F5 = Rapid advance
To skip certain program segments
F6 = No spin
To give total protection to delicate garments
Selecting a function
Push the SELECT-button (P) at the time the special function needs to be activated
and keep the button depressed.
Now push the START-button (S) simultaneously and release same. Only now
release the SELECT-button (P).
The central display now shows F1 and this function is now active.
By pressing the SELECT-button (P) the next function will appear on the central
display. And so on up to F8.
To return to normal operation, press the START-button (S) and release.
A function is also terminated by selecting another function. Functions are also
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FunctionF1 (Time stop)
During the wash cycle:
The wash time is stopped. The temperature, water level and wash action remain
the same as programmed.
During the wash cycle, this function remains active until the START button (S)
is pressed again.
During intermediate spin :
The intermediate spin normally lasts 1 minute.
By activating function F1, the machine will spin for nine minutes unless the
START button (S) is pressed earlier.
During final spin :
At final spin, you have high spin after low spin.
By activating F1 during low spin, this low spin will be extended to15 minutes
unless the START button (S) is pressed earlier.
If the 15 minutes of low spin have been completed, the high spin is automatically
canceled.
By activating F1 after the preprogrammed low spin, you will have a maximum of
14 minutes of high spin unless the START button (S) is pressed earlier.
Adjustable stop time :
Here you can program a certain stop time. The display shows the countdown
ofthis extratime. When thistime isexpired, thefunction willappear automatically
and the program will continue.
Select F1 (see above).
The stop time can be programmed by means of the ECO button (E). By pressing
it once, the stop time is programmed for 10 minutes. From now onwards, “F1”
and “10” appear by turns on the middle display.
By pressing the ECO button (E) once more, you add each time 10 minutes.
After 50 minutes, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, etc... appear with a maximum of 4.0 hours.
By means of the START button (S), you can each time reduce 10 minutes.
Description of the
functions
Function F2 (soak)
This function can only be chosen during prewash, main wash and first rinse.
The cycle time is stopped. The bath is filled till high water level and heated up
to 40 °C (if a higher temperature was programmed, this will be followed).
As long as this temperature is not reached, the machine makes a reduced wash
action ( shorter action time and longer pause time). When the bath has reached
itstemperature, thedrum will make one left/right rotation every 4 minutes. Should
the temperature fall, the water will be heated again, during which the action will
be reduced again.
This function remains active until the START button (S) is pressed again.
Programmable soak time :
In the same way as for the stop time, you can program the soak time (see
programmable stop time).
The programmed stop time is executed after the decimal point in the right
display has extinguished.
The stop time cannot be programmed during spin.
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FunctionF3 (reduced wash action):
By selecting F3, the wash action time and pause time will be reversed;
unless the wash action time was programmed to be shorter than the pause
time.
Example: 12 sec. action/3 sec. pause becomes: 3 sec. action/12 sec. pause
6 sec. action/9 sec. pause remains: 6 sec. action/9 sec. pause
This function does not influence the cycle time - the program continues
normally - and remains active until the START-button (S) is pressed.
FunctionF5(rapidadvance):
This function is mostly used by technicians and maintenance staff. It allows
to the program.
By pressing and releasing the ECO-button (E), the programs skips to the
next segment.
Attention!
If F5 is activated during final spin, this segment of the program will be
skipped as described above. It is however followed by a coast and tumble
time to disentangle the linen. This special function prevents the user from
opening the machine while the drum is still rotating and represents an
important safety feature.
To return to normal operation, press the START-button (S).
Function F6 (no spin):
This function eliminates all spin action.
Intermediate spin is replaced by a regular wash action. During final spin, only
the programmed low spin time will be completed as regular wash action. High
spin is skipped in its entirety.
This function influences the cycle time - the program continues normally - and
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End of a program At the end of a program, while the door is being released, the left display shows
End; and the Start-LED is switched off.
After that only the right display will continue to show the program number. This
is the end of the program.
Premature ending of the program
By pressing the START-button (S) during the program, the Start-LED is
switched off and the water is drained from the machine. As long as the water has
not reached the safety level, the door will remain sealed and the display will show
“SLE” (Safety Level) on the left display. Afterwards the display will temporarily
show “End” on the same display and the Start-LED will be switched off. After
that only the right display will continue to show the program number. This is the
end of the program.
Remark:
If any attempt is made to interrupt the program prematurely during a spin
phase of the program, all functions on the display will be temperary
replaced by blinking horizontal dashes. After that only the right display
will continue to show the program number and the door will be released.
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Remarks: Freelyprogrammablestop-function
Before starting a program it is possible to preprogram a time stop in every
program segment. This function permits special additional functions like adding
bleach or extra detergent to the wash bath.
Programming:
After selecting the program, press the ECO-button (E) and keep it depressed.
Now push the START-button (S) simultaneously and release same. Only now
release the ECO-button (E).
The left display now shows “StO” (Stop) and the right display shows the program
number. The first program sequence LED is switched on.
Confirm by pressing the START-button (S) if a time stop is required in this phase
of the program. If no time stop is needed, press the ECO-button (E) to move on
to the next segment of the program. Run through the entire program in this way.
If needed, return to previous segments by pressing the SELECT-button (P).
Errors can be corrected by returning to the erroneously programmed time stop
in the segment and correcting by pressing the START-button (S).
After the final program segment all programmed time stops will be displayed and
the left display will show “End”. Confirm this program by pressing the START-
button (S) again. Now start the program.
Operation:
When a stop is reached during the run of the program, the time will be stopped.
The wash bath will be filled to the appropriate level and temperature and the
programmed wash action is executed.
The left display will alternately show temperature and “StO”, while the central
display is showing “F1”. Now, if so desired, additional detergents can be added.
When this has been done, press the START-button (S) to continue the run of
the program. To remove any possible remains of corrosive products in the tub,
the machine will rinse an additional 2 seconds.
Programmableautomatic start
By using this function a program can be started up to 99 hours later.
Programming:
After selecting the program, press the SELECT-button (P) again and keep it
depressed.
Now push the START-button (S) simultaneously and release same. Only now
release the SELECT-button (P).
The left display now shows “DEL” (Delay). The central display shows “10”
(minutes). Every push on the SELECT-button (P) will add 10 minutes to the
delayed start time. Hours and minutes are separated by a decimal point: 1.5 stands
for 1 hour and 50 minutes. After 10, the counting is done by hours.
By pressing the ECO-button (E), the delay time can be counted down.
Operation:
After having set the desired delay time, the count-down can be started by
pressing the START-button (S). During the count-down the displays blink and
the remaining time is counted down. In the last hour the displays blink faster.
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Linking 2 programs
It is possible to run 2 programs automatically in sequence. This can be handy
to perform very special functions (like waterproofing outerwear) and add these
to the wash program.
Programming:
First select the program which will be run last.
Now, press the START-button (S) and keep it depressed for at least 5 seconds.
The left display now shows “Add”. Now select the program which will be run
first.
The right display now shows both linked programs alternately: the first to be
run program during the longer time span alternating with the following program
displayed during the shorter time span.
This function is canceled by pressing the START-button (S) again for at least
5 seconds.
This function can be combined with an economy wash, with the functions F1
to F6 and with a programmed start. The freely programmable stop-function can
however only be executed during the first program.
Operation:
Press the START-button (S) to start the programs. The central display will show
the remaining time per program. The total time of both programs together is not
displayed.
The right display alternately shows the program in operation (during a longer
time span) and the second program to be executed (during the shorter time span).
After the first program has been run, only the second program number will be
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ABefore opening the door, check that all the water has been drained from the
tub and that the cylinder has come to a complete stop.
Important:
Remotestop function
By means of this function, no cycles can be selected anymore during a certain
period of time (e.g. between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.). This time is determined by an
extern timer. As soon as the last cycle is finished,
“OFF “ (blinking) appears on the left display as long as this function is
activated.
Cooldown
This function allows to gradually lower the temperature of the wash bath to
prevent creasing of the linen.
During a cool down, the remaining program time on the central display will be
replaced by “cd”.
PowerFailure
Should the power fall out during the program, the water will be drained and the
door can be opened after maximum 3 minutes. When the door remains locked,
and the power comes back up within 24 hours, the program will continue from
there, where it was at the time of the power failure.
If due to breakdown, the door is not unlocked automatically, you have to remove
the service panel (A) below and pull the ring (B), suspended on the left side, while
opening the door.
Thermo-magneticmotorprotection
If the program switches off due to overheating of the motors and the thermo-
magnetic protection shuts them down, the left display will alternately show
“Mot” and the temperature of the wash bath. This can occur during:
washing
All movement is halted but the water remains in the tub. When the motors switch
back on again, the program will continue to run where it left of.
spinning
All movement is halted and the water is drained. When the motors are switched
on again, the spinning phase will be skipped.
Remark
If the thermo-magnetic motor-protection switches on for the fifth time during
the same program, this program will be immediately terminated.