Miele PG 8583 User manual

Operating instructions
Laboratory Glassware Washer
PG 8583
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage
to the appliance, it is essential to read
these instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
en-CA
M.-Nr. 10 607 141

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Contents
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Notes about these instructions...................................................................................... 7
Definition of terms ............................................................................................................. 7
Intended use .................................................................................................................... 8
Guide to the machine...................................................................................................... 9
Overview............................................................................................................................ 9
Control panel..................................................................................................................... 10
LEDs in the buttons........................................................................................................... 11
User profiles..................................................................................................................... 12
User profiles ...................................................................................................................... 12
Warning and Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 13
Symbols on the machine................................................................................................... 18
Operation.......................................................................................................................... 19
Display illustrations............................................................................................................ 19
Switching on...................................................................................................................... 20
Switching off...................................................................................................................... 20
Auto-off function ............................................................................................................... 20
Standby ............................................................................................................................. 20
User interface in the display.............................................................................................. 21
Menu operation ................................................................................................................. 21
Settings in the menu ......................................................................................................... 22
Symbols in the display ...................................................................................................... 23
Commissioning................................................................................................................ 24
Installation and connection ............................................................................................... 24
Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 24
Opening and closing the door........................................................................................ 28
Electronic door locking...................................................................................................... 28
Opening the door .............................................................................................................. 28
Closing the door................................................................................................................ 28
Opening the door using the emergency release .............................................................. 29
Water softener ................................................................................................................. 30
Water hardness ................................................................................................................. 30
Setting the water hardness level ....................................................................................... 30
Filling the salt reservoir...................................................................................................... 32
Add salt reminder .............................................................................................................. 34
Application technology ................................................................................................... 35
Wash carts, baskets, modules and inserts ....................................................................... 35
Upper basket height adjustment....................................................................................... 36
Loading the machine......................................................................................................... 38
Chemical processes and technology ............................................................................ 42
Adding and dispensing process chemicals .................................................................. 46
Dispensing systems .......................................................................................................... 47
Labelling of the suction lances...................................................................................... 47
DOS modules .................................................................................................................... 47
Connecting DOS modules............................................................................................. 48
Dispensing liquids ......................................................................................................... 48

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Neutralizing agent.............................................................................................................. 49
Refilling neutralizing agent ............................................................................................ 49
Refill indicator................................................................................................................ 50
Dispensing neutralizing agent ....................................................................................... 50
Detergent........................................................................................................................... 51
Replenishing liquid cleaning agent................................................................................ 52
Refill indicator................................................................................................................ 53
Dispensing liquid process chemicals ............................................................................ 53
Operation.......................................................................................................................... 54
Selecting a program .......................................................................................................... 54
Starting a program ............................................................................................................ 54
Starting a program using delay start ............................................................................. 54
Drying assistance .......................................................................................................... 56
Program sequence indicator ............................................................................................. 57
End of program.................................................................................................................. 57
Interrupting a program....................................................................................................... 58
Cancelling a program ........................................................................................................ 59
Program cancelled due to a fault .................................................................................. 59
Cancelling a program manually ..................................................................................... 59
System messages ............................................................................................................. 60
Cleaning the filter combination...................................................................................... 60
Low fill levels ................................................................................................................. 61
Spray pressure and spray arm monitoring ........................................................................ 61
Settings ......................................................................................................................... 62
Delay start ......................................................................................................................... 63
Drying (drying assistance) ................................................................................................. 64
DOS venting ...................................................................................................................... 65
Language ....................................................................................................................... 66
Time of day........................................................................................................................ 67
Volume............................................................................................................................... 70
Additional settings ......................................................................................................... 71
PIN code............................................................................................................................ 73
Entering the PIN code ................................................................................................... 73
Date ................................................................................................................................... 76
Log book ........................................................................................................................... 78
Report................................................................................................................................ 79
Temperature unit................................................................................................................ 79
Program settings ............................................................................................................... 79
Program release ................................................................................................................ 80
Moving a program: allocating program selection buttons................................................. 81
Dispensing systems .......................................................................................................... 82
DOS venting .................................................................................................................. 83
Test program ..................................................................................................................... 85
Filter maintenance ............................................................................................................ 86
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ........................................................................ 86
Activating and setting the interval ................................................................................. 86
Interface ............................................................................................................................ 88
Water hardness ................................................................................................................. 91
Display: Temperature......................................................................................................... 91

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Display: brightness and contrast....................................................................................... 92
Switch off after .................................................................................................................. 93
Ready for operation (standby) ....................................................................................... 93
Auto-Off function........................................................................................................... 93
Switching off after activating......................................................................................... 94
Factory default................................................................................................................... 95
Software version................................................................................................................ 95
Program settings ............................................................................................................. 96
Adjusting program settings ............................................................................................... 96
Program structure.............................................................................................................. 96
Program header............................................................................................................. 96
Program blocks ............................................................................................................. 97
Opening the menu............................................................................................................. 98
Resetting a program.......................................................................................................... 98
Altering a program ............................................................................................................ 99
Allocating wash blocks.................................................................................................. 99
Spray arm monitoring.................................................................................................... 100
Changing water quantity ............................................................................................... 102
Increasing drainage time ............................................................................................... 103
Setting the concentration level...................................................................................... 104
Set wash block temperature ......................................................................................... 105
Drying assistance .......................................................................................................... 107
Process documentation.................................................................................................. 108
Outputting batch protocols retrospectively....................................................................... 111
External software........................................................................................................... 111
Report printer ................................................................................................................ 111
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 112
Service............................................................................................................................... 112
Routine checks.................................................................................................................. 113
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................................ 113
Cleaning the spray arms.................................................................................................... 115
Cleaning the machine ....................................................................................................... 117
Cleaning the control panel ............................................................................................ 117
Cleaning the door and the door seal............................................................................. 117
Cleaning the wash cabinet ............................................................................................ 117
Cleaning the front.......................................................................................................... 117
Preventing re-soiling...................................................................................................... 117
Checking wash carts, baskets, modules and inserts........................................................ 118
Performance check ........................................................................................................... 119
Problem solving guide .................................................................................................... 122
Technical faults and messages ......................................................................................... 122
Dispensing/dispensing systems........................................................................................ 123
Insufficient salt/water softener .......................................................................................... 124
Cancel with fault number .................................................................................................. 125
Process-related faults and messages ............................................................................... 129
Door................................................................................................................................... 130
Unsatisfactory cleaning and corrosion.............................................................................. 131
Spray arm monitoring/wash pressure ............................................................................... 134
Water inlet and drainage ................................................................................................... 135

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Noises................................................................................................................................ 136
Printer/serial interface ....................................................................................................... 136
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 137
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve................................................................. 137
Clean the water intake filters ............................................................................................. 138
Retrofitting the large-surface filter................................................................................. 138
After sales service........................................................................................................... 139
Contacting Miele Service .................................................................................................. 139
Software version................................................................................................................ 140
Installation........................................................................................................................ 141
Installation and levelling .................................................................................................... 141
Building under a continuous worktop ............................................................................... 142
Removing the lid........................................................................................................... 142
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................ 143
Electrical connection ...................................................................................................... 144
Equipotential bonding connection .................................................................................... 144
Peak-load negotiation ....................................................................................................... 145
Water connection ............................................................................................................ 146
Connecting the water supply ............................................................................................ 146
Retrofitting the large-surface filter................................................................................. 147
Connecting the water drain ............................................................................................... 148
Program guide ................................................................................................................. 149
General program information ............................................................................................ 149
Programs for specific soiling ............................................................................................. 150
Programs for specific wash items ..................................................................................... 150
Additional programs .......................................................................................................... 151
Program selection depending on the accessories used ................................................... 151
Program parameters ....................................................................................................... 152
Free memory ..................................................................................................................... 152
Free memory ..................................................................................................................... 153
Short.................................................................................................................................. 154
Standard............................................................................................................................ 155
Universal............................................................................................................................ 156
Intensive ............................................................................................................................ 157
Injector Plus....................................................................................................................... 158
Inorganic............................................................................................................................ 159
Organic.............................................................................................................................. 160
Oil program........................................................................................................................ 161
Plastics .............................................................................................................................. 162
Pipettes ............................................................................................................................. 163
Special 93°C-10' ............................................................................................................... 164
Technical data.................................................................................................................. 165
Caring for the environment ............................................................................................ 166
Disposal of the packing material ...................................................................................... 166

Notes about these instructions
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Warnings
Information which is important for safety is highlighted in a thick
framed box with a warning symbol. This alerts to a potential danger
of injury to people or damage to property.
Read these warning notes carefully and follow instructions and
codes of practice as described.
Notes
Notes contain information that is particularly important to follow.
They are highlighted in a thick framed box.
Additional information and comments
Additional information and comments are contained in a box with a
simple frame.
Operating steps
Operating steps are indicated by a black square bullet point.
Example:
 Select an option using the arrow buttons and save your choice with
OK.
Display
Information given via the display are shown in display messages
using the same font as used in the display.
Example:
Menu Settings .
Definition of terms
Machine In these operating instructions, the PG8583 is referred to as “the
machine”.
Wash items The term “wash items” is used wherever the items to be reprocessed
are not defined in any further detail.
Wash water The term “wash water” is used for the mixture of water and process
chemicals.

Intended use
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This Laboratory Glassware Washer is designed to reprocess
laboratory glassware, utensils, and similarly categorized components
using water-based media. These include:
- vessels such as beakers, flasks, cylinders, and test tubes
- measuring vessels such as measuring cylinders, volumetric flasks,
and pipettes
- dishes such as petri dishes and watch glasses
- plates such as slides and sequencing plates
- small items such as lids, magnetic stirring rods, spatulas, and
stoppers
- other items such as boxes, plastic flasks and containers, metal
parts, pipe and hose pieces, and funnels
Reprocessing encompasses the cleaning, rinsing, thermal disinfection
(where necessary), and drying of the laboratory glassware, utensils,
and components listed above.
Reprocessing is carried out in conjunction with:
- process chemicals which are tailored to the result of the
reprocessing
- load carriers which are tailored to the wash items
Observe the information issued by the manufacturer of the wash
items.
The Laboratory Glassware Washer is designed for use in laboratories
(e.g., chemical and biological laboratories in universities, research
institutes, and industry) as well as laboratory-type applications in the
industrial sector.
Incorrect application
The Laboratory Glassware Washer may not be used for any purposes
other than the correct application described. This applies in particular
to:
- the reprocessing of medical devices suitable for reprocessing
- use in the catering industry
- residential or household use

Guide to the machine
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Overview
aComfort door locking mechanism
bModule slot for a communication module
(Back, top right)
cTest point for performance checks
(Top, front right; only visible with lid
removed)
dUpper machine spray arm
eRails for baskets and wash carts
fLower machine spray arm
gData plate
hReservoir for reactivation salt
iFilter combination
jToe kick cover
kOn the back:
– Second data plate
– Electrical and plumbing connections
– Suction lance(s) for external supply
containers
– Connections for external dispensing
modules (optional DOS modules)
lConnection point for wash carts and
baskets

Guide to the machine
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Control panel
a On/off button
For switching the machine on and off.
b,,andbuttons
Program selection buttons.
The button assignment can be configured.
cProgram list button
For accessing the list of all programs for program selection.
dDisplay
User interface and program cycle display.
eandarrow buttons
For navigating in the user interface.
fCancel button
For cancelling a process in the user interface.
No program interruption.
gSettings button
For accessing the system settings menu.
hStart/Stop button
For starting or cancelling a program.
iDoor release button
For opening the door before or after a program.
j Drying assistance button
For switching drying assistance on and off.
kOK button
For selecting or confirming entries in the user interface
(acknowledge or save).
lService interface
Testing and transmission point for the Service department.