Miele PG 8583 User manual

Operating instructions
Washer-disinfector for laboratory
glassware and laboratory utensils
PG8583
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, AE, AU, IE, NZ
M.-Nr. 10 607 230

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Contents
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Notes about these instructions..........................................................................................7
Intended use ........................................................................................................................8
Spray pressure and spray arm monitoring ............................................................................ 9
User profiles ........................................................................................................................ 10
Guide to the machine........................................................................................................11
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 11
Control panel....................................................................................................................... 12
LEDs in buttons................................................................................................................... 13
Warning and Safety instructions......................................................................................14
Symbols on the machine..................................................................................................... 20
Using the machine.............................................................................................................21
Display illustrations.............................................................................................................. 21
Switching on........................................................................................................................ 22
Switching off........................................................................................................................ 22
Auto-off function ................................................................................................................. 22
Ready for operation............................................................................................................. 22
Display interface.................................................................................................................. 23
Menu operation ................................................................................................................... 23
Settings in the menu ........................................................................................................... 24
Symbols on the display ....................................................................................................... 25
Commissioning..................................................................................................................26
Installation and connection ................................................................................................. 26
Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 26
Opening and closing the door..........................................................................................30
Electronic door locking........................................................................................................ 30
Opening the door ................................................................................................................ 30
Closing the door.................................................................................................................. 30
Opening the door using the emergency release ................................................................ 31
Water softener ...................................................................................................................32
Water hardness ................................................................................................................... 32
Setting the water hardness level ......................................................................................... 33
Filling the salt reservoir........................................................................................................ 35
Add salt reminder ................................................................................................................ 37
Areas of application ..........................................................................................................38
Mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts........................................................................ 38
Adjusting the upper basket ................................................................................................. 39
Preparing the load ............................................................................................................... 41
Chemical processes and technology ..............................................................................45
Adding and dispensing chemical agents ........................................................................49
Using chemical agents ........................................................................................................ 49
Dispensing systems ............................................................................................................ 49
Labelling the siphons ..................................................................................................... 49
DOS modules ...................................................................................................................... 50
Connecting DOS modules.............................................................................................. 50
Dispensing liquids .......................................................................................................... 50

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Neutralising agent ............................................................................................................... 51
Refilling neutralising agent ............................................................................................. 51
Refill indicator................................................................................................................. 52
Dispensing neutralising agent ........................................................................................ 52
Cleaning agent .................................................................................................................... 53
Refilling liquid cleaning agent......................................................................................... 54
Refill indicator................................................................................................................. 55
Dispensing liquid detergent............................................................................................ 55
Dispensing powder cleaning agent ................................................................................ 56
Operation............................................................................................................................58
Selecting a programme ... ................................................................................................... 58
Starting a programme ......................................................................................................... 58
Starting a programme using delay start ......................................................................... 58
Drying assistance ........................................................................................................... 60
Programme sequence indicator .......................................................................................... 61
At the end of the programme .............................................................................................. 61
Interrupting a programme.................................................................................................... 62
Cancelling a programme ..................................................................................................... 63
Programme cancelled due to a fault .............................................................................. 63
Cancelling a programme manually ................................................................................. 63
Settings ...........................................................................................................................64
Delay start ........................................................................................................................... 65
Drying .................................................................................................................................. 66
DOS venting ........................................................................................................................ 67
Filter maintenance ............................................................................................................... 68
Activating and setting the interval .................................................................................. 68
Language ......................................................................................................................... 70
Time of day.......................................................................................................................... 71
Volume................................................................................................................................. 74
Further settings .................................................................................................................75
Code.................................................................................................................................... 77
Enter code ...................................................................................................................... 77
Date ..................................................................................................................................... 80
Log book ............................................................................................................................. 82
Report.................................................................................................................................. 83
Temperature unit.................................................................................................................. 83
Programme settings ............................................................................................................ 83
Release programme ............................................................................................................ 84
Moving a programme: allocating programme selection buttons......................................... 85
Dispensing systems ............................................................................................................ 86
DOS venting ................................................................................................................... 87
Test programme .................................................................................................................. 89
Interface .............................................................................................................................. 90
Water hardness ................................................................................................................... 93
Display: Temperature........................................................................................................... 93
Display brightness and contrast.......................................................................................... 94

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Switch off after .................................................................................................................... 95
Ready for operation........................................................................................................ 95
Auto-off function ............................................................................................................ 95
Switching off after activating.......................................................................................... 96
Factory default..................................................................................................................... 97
Software version.................................................................................................................. 97
Programme settings..........................................................................................................98
Adjusting programme settings ............................................................................................ 98
Programme structure........................................................................................................... 98
Programme header......................................................................................................... 98
Programme blocks ......................................................................................................... 99
Opening the menu............................................................................................................. 100
Reset programme.............................................................................................................. 101
Altering a programme ....................................................................................................... 102
Allocating wash blocks................................................................................................. 103
Spray arm monitoring................................................................................................... 104
Change water quantity ................................................................................................. 106
Increasing drainage time .............................................................................................. 107
Setting the concentration level..................................................................................... 108
Set wash blocktemperature ......................................................................................... 109
Drying assistance ......................................................................................................... 111
Process documentation..................................................................................................113
Retrospective output of cycle reports............................................................................... 116
External software.......................................................................................................... 116
Report printer ............................................................................................................... 116
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................117
Periodic checks ................................................................................................................. 117
Routine checks.................................................................................................................. 118
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................................ 118
Cleaning the spray arms.................................................................................................... 120
Cleaning the machine........................................................................................................ 122
Cleaning the control panel ........................................................................................... 122
Cleaning the door and the door seal............................................................................ 122
Cleaning the wash cabinet ........................................................................................... 122
Cleaning the door front ................................................................................................ 122
Preventing re-soiling..................................................................................................... 122
Checking mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts...................................................... 123
Performance check ........................................................................................................... 124
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................................127
Technical faults and messages ......................................................................................... 127
Dispensing/Dispensing systems ....................................................................................... 128
Insufficient salt/Water softener.......................................................................................... 130
Cancel with fault code....................................................................................................... 131
Process-related faults and messages ............................................................................... 135
Door................................................................................................................................... 136
Unsatisfactory cleaning and corrosion.............................................................................. 137
Spray arm monitoring/wash pressure ............................................................................... 140
Water inlet and drainage ................................................................................................... 141
Noises................................................................................................................................ 142

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Printer/interface................................................................................................................. 142
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................................143
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve................................................................. 143
Cleaning the water intake filters ........................................................................................ 144
After sales service...........................................................................................................145
Contacting Miele Service .................................................................................................. 145
Software version................................................................................................................ 146
Installation........................................................................................................................147
Installation and levelling .................................................................................................... 147
Building under a continuous worktop ............................................................................... 148
Removing the lid........................................................................................................... 148
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................ 149
Electrical connection ......................................................................................................150
Equipotential bonding connection .................................................................................... 150
Peak load cut-out .............................................................................................................. 151
Plumbing ..........................................................................................................................152
Connection to the water supply ........................................................................................ 152
Connecting the drain hose ................................................................................................ 155
Programme chart ............................................................................................................156
Free memory ..................................................................................................................... 156
Free memory ..................................................................................................................... 158
Universal............................................................................................................................ 160
Standard............................................................................................................................ 162
Intensive ............................................................................................................................ 164
Inorganic............................................................................................................................ 166
Organic.............................................................................................................................. 168
Injector plus....................................................................................................................... 170
Pipettes ............................................................................................................................. 172
Plastics .............................................................................................................................. 174
Quick wash........................................................................................................................ 176
Oil programme................................................................................................................... 178
Special 93°C-10' ............................................................................................................... 180
Demineralised rinse ........................................................................................................... 182
Rinsing............................................................................................................................... 182
Drain .................................................................................................................................. 182
Programme selection and suitable accessories................................................................ 183
Technical data..................................................................................................................184
Caring for the environment ............................................................................................185
Disposal of the packing material ...................................................................................... 185

Notes about these instructions
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Important warnings
Information which is important for safety is highlighted in a thick
framed box with a warning symbol. This alerts you to the potential
danger of injury to people or damage to property.
Read these warning notes carefully and observe the procedural
instructions and codes of practice they describe.
Notes
Information of particular importance that must be observed is
highlighted in a thick framed box.
Additional information and comments
Additional information and comments are contained in 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
Certain functions are shown in display messages using the same font
as that used for the function itself in the display.
Example:
Settings  menu.

Intended use
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This Miele washer-disinfector can be used to reprocess laboratory
glassware and laboratory utensils with water based media. The
process includes cleaning and rinsing, and disinfection where
required. Due to the wide variety of laboratory glassware and
laboratory utensils on the market, it may be necessary in some cases
to establish whether it is suitable for reprocessing in a washer-
disinfector. This will depend on its use and the type of soiling present
as well as disinfection parameters. Please also observe information
provided by the manufacturer of the laboratory glassware and
laboratory utensils.
Laboratory glassware and laboratory utensils suitable for
reprocessing include a range of items from evaporating dishes to
centrifuge tubes, for example:
– Vessels such as test tubes, beakers, flasks, cylinders, etc.
– Measuring vessels such as measuring cylinders, pipettes,
volumetric flasks, etc.
– Dishes such as petri dishes, watch glasses, etc.
– Plates such as slides, sequencing plates, etc.
– Small items such as lids, spatulas, magnetic stirring rods, stoppers,
etc.
– Other items such as funnels, pipe/hose pieces, etc.
Examples of application areas:
– Laboratories in schools, colleges and universities,
– Research, quality assurance, development, technology and
production.
– Different areas of inorganic, organic, analytical and physical
chemistry,
– Biology, microbiology and biotechnology,
– Hospital laboratories.
Laboratory glassware and laboratory utensils for reprocessing are
referred to as the wash load if they are not more closely defined.
Processing conditions must be suitable for the wash load and for the
type of soiling.
Chemical agents must be suitable for the type of soiling and for
methods of analysis being used.
The use of a suitable carrier (mobile unit, basket, module, insert, etc.)
is important to ensure adequate processing of the load. Examples are
given in the section "Areas of application".

Intended use
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This machine is programmed to carry out the final rinse with mains
water or with processed water of a quality to suit the application (e.g.
purified water, fully demineralised water or demineralised water).
It is particularly important to ensure the appropriate water quality for
the rinse and final rinse of items for analytical purposes.
The machine can be qualified for process validation.
The machine fulfills the requirements of Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
IMPORTANT Australia and New Zealand
This machine is not intended to be used to reprocess or disinfect
medical devices or medical equipment.
Spray pressure and spray arm monitoring
The machine has a sensor for monitoring spray pressure in order, for
example, to detect pressure fluctuations due to misloading or foam in
the water circulation system. Spray pressure monitoring is set at the
factory to active in the "Cleaning" and "Final rinse" wash blocks.
The spray pressure monitoring result is documented together with
process documentation.
Spray arm speed can also be monitored, e.g. for detection of
blockages due to misloading or foam in the water circulation system.
Spray arm speed monitoring can be activated or deactivated via the
programmable settings.
Miele Service can make further settings for spray pressure and spray
arm monitoring.

Intended use
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User profiles
Daily operators Daily operators must be instructed in operating and loading the
machine and trained regularly to guarantee safe daily use. They
require knowledge of machine reprocessing of laboratory glassware
and utensils.
Tasks for daily routine operation are located in the Settings  menu.
This menu is freely accessible to all users.
Administration More advanced tasks, e.g. interrupting or cancelling a programme,
require more detailed knowledge about the machine reprocessing of
laboratory glassware and utensils.
Alterations or adaptations of the machine, e.g. accessories used or
on-site conditions require additional specific knowledge of the
machine.
Validation processes assume specialised knowledge of the machine
reprocessing of laboratory glassware and utensils, of the processes
involved and of applicable standards and legislation.
Administrative processes and settings are allocated to the Further
settings. This is protected from unauthorised access by a code.

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 mobile units
fLower machine spray arm
gData plate
hSalt reservoir
iDispenser for powder cleaning agent
(optional)
jFilter combination
kPlinth facing
lOn the back:
– Second data plate
– Electrical and plumbing connections
– Siphon(s) for external supply containers
– Connections for external dispensing
modules (DOS modules)
mPlumbing connections for mobile units
and baskets

Guide to the machine
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Control panel
a On/Off button
For switching the washer-disinfector on and off.
b,  and  buttons
Programme selection buttons.
Can be configured.
c Programme list button
For accessing the list of all programmes.
dDisplay
User interface and programme sequence display.
e and  arrow buttons
For navigating within the display.
f Cancel button
For cancelling a process
(not for cancelling programmes).
g Settings button
For accessing the system settings menu.
hStart/Stop button
For starting or cancelling a programme.
i Door release button
For opening the door before or after a programme.
j button (drying assistance)
For switching Drying assistance on and off.
kOK button
For selecting or confirming entries in the user interface.
l PC / Optical interface
This is used by Miele service technicians to run diagnostic checks
and can also be used to update programming data in the future.

Guide to the machine
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LEDs in buttons
The buttons on the control panel have LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). They indicate the
status of the machine.
Button LED Status
 Button ON The machine is switched on.
FLASHES The machine is ready for use.
OFF The machine is switched off.
Programme
selection
buttons ,
 and 
ON The respective programme has been selected. At the
end of the programme the LED will remain lit until a
different programme is selected.
OFF The programme is not selected or the programme
settings are being selected.
 Button ON A programme has been selected from the
programme list. At the end of the programme the
LED will remain lit until a different programme is
selected.
OFF No programme has been selected from the list or the
programme settings are being changed.
 Button ON The additional "Drying assistance" function has been
activated for the selected programme (not available
for all programmes; see "Programme overview").
OFF The additional "Drying assistance" function has been
deactivated.
Start/Stop
button
ON Programme running.
FLASHES
GREEN
A programme has been selected but not yet started.
FLASHES RED A fault has occurred (see "Problem solving guide").
OFF A programme has finished.
 Button ON The door is closed (locked) and there is no
programme running.
FLASHES A programme has finished and the door is closed
(locked).
OFF A programme is running or the door is open
(unlocked).

Warning and Safety instructions
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This machine complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time to
avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.
Keep these instructions in a safe place where they are accessible
to users at all times.
Correct application
 This washer-disinfector is designed for use with the applications
described in these operating instructions only. Alterations or
conversions to the machine, or using it for purposes other than those
for which it was designed, are not permitted and could be dangerous.
This washer-disinfector must only be used for cleaning and
disinfecting laboratory glassware and utensils if the manufacturer has
stated that they are suitable for machine reprocessing.
Manufacturer's cleaning and maintenance instructions must also be
observed.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use or operation of the machine.
 This machine is intended for indoor use only.
Risk of injury
Please pay attention to the following notes to avoid injury
 This machine must be commissioned, serviced and repaired by a
Miele authorised and trained service technician only. To ensure
compliance with Good Laboratory Practice guidelines, Miele repair
and maintenance contracts are recommended. Unauthorised repairs
can pose considerable risks to the user.
 Do not install the machine in an area where there is any risk of
explosion or of freezing conditions.
 In order to reduce the risk of water damage, the area around the
machine should be limited to furniture and fittings that are designed
for use in commercial environments.
 Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear cut-
resistant protective gloves when transporting and setting up the
machine.
 If the machine is built under, it must only be installed under a
continuous worktop run which is firmly secured to adjacent units to
improve stability.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The electrical safety of this machine 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).
 A damaged or leaking machine could be dangerous and
compromise your safety. Disconnect the machine from the mains
immediately and call the Miele Service Department.
 Personnel operating the machine should be trained regularly.
Untrained personnel must not be allowed access to the machine or
its controls.
 Only use chemical agents which have been approved by their
manufacturer for use in the application you are using. The chemical
agent manufacturer is responsible for any negative influences on the
material the load is made from and for any damage they may cause
to the machine.
 Take care when handling chemical agents. These may contain
irritant, corrosive or toxic ingredients.
Please observe the chemical agent manufacturer's safety instructions
and safety data sheets.
Wear protective gloves and goggles.
 The machine is designed for operation with water and
recommended additive chemical agents only. Organic solvents and
flammable liquid agents must not be used in it.
This could cause an explosion, damage rubber or plastic components
in the machine and cause liquids to leak out of it.
 The water in the cabinet must not be used as drinking water.
 Take care not to inhale powder agents. Chemical agents can cause
chemical burns in the mouth and throat or lead to asphyxiation.
 Do not lift the machine by protruding parts such as the control
panel or the opened service flap as these could be damaged or torn
off.
 Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the
machine to tip up and be damaged or cause an injury.
 Be careful when sorting items with sharp pointed ends and
positioning them in the machine that you do not hurt yourself or
create a danger for others.
 Broken glass can result in serious injury when loading or
unloading. Broken glass items must not be processed in the machine.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 When using this machine in the higher temperature ranges, be
especially careful not to scald or burn yourself or come into contact
with irritant substances when opening the door. Where disinfecting
agents are used there is a danger of inhaling toxic fumes.
 Should personnel accidentally come into contact with toxic
vapours or chemical agents, follow the emergency instructions given
in the manufacturer's safety data sheets.
 Mobile units, baskets, modules, inserts and the load must be
allowed to cool down before they are unloaded. Any water remaining
in containers could still be very hot. Empty them into the wash
cabinet before taking them out.
 Never clean the machine or near vicinity with a water hose or a
pressure washer.
 The machine must be disconnected from the mains electricity
supply before any maintenance or repair work is carried out.
Quality assurance
The following points should be observed to assist in maintaining
quality standards when processing laboratory glassware and
utensils to avoid damage to the loads being cleaned.
 If it is necessary to interrupt a programme in exceptional
circumstances, this may only be done by authorised personnel.
 The standard of cleaning and disinfection must be routinely
confirmed by the user. The process should be validated on a regular
basis, and checked against documented control results.
 For thermal disinfection, use temperatures and temperature holding
times to achieve the required infection prophylaxis in accordance with
current health and safety regulations.
 Make sure items being washed are suitable for machine
reprocessing and are in good condition. Plastic items must be
thermally stable. Nickel plated items and aluminium items can be
machine processed using special procedures only.
Items containing iron, and soiling containing residual rust must not be
placed in the cabinet.
 Chemical agents can, in certain circumstances, cause damage to
the machine. Always follow the recommendations of the chemical
agent manufacturer.
In case of damage or doubt about compatibility, please contact
Miele.

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 Chlorous cleaning agents can damage the elastomers of the
machine.
If chlorous cleaning agents have to be used, a maximum temperature
of 70°C in the "Main wash" programme blocks is recommended (see
programme chart).
Chlorous cleaning agents must not be used in machines supplied (ex
works) with special oil-resistant elastomers for oil and grease
applications.
 Abrasive substances must not be placed in the machine as they
could cause damage to the mechanical components of the water
supply. Any residues of abrasive substances on items to be washed
must be removed without trace before reprocessing in the machine.
 Pre-treatments with cleaning or disinfecting agents can create
foam, as can certain types of soiling and chemical agents. Foam can
have an adverse effect on the cleaning and disinfection result.
 Processes must be set up such that foam cannot escape from the
wash cabinet. It would hinder the correct functioning of the machine.
 The process used must be monitored on a regular basis by the
supervisor to check foaming levels.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the machine and any accessories
used with it caused by chemical agents, soiling and any reaction
between the two please read the notes in "Chemical processes and
technology".
 Where a chemical agent is recommended on technical application
grounds (e.g. a cleaning agent), this does not imply that the
manufacturer of the machine accepts liability for the effect of the
chemical on the items being cleaned.
Please be aware that changes in formulation, storage conditions etc.
which may not be publicised by the chemical manufacturer, can have
a negative effect on the cleaning result.
 When using a chemical agent it is essential that the manufacturer's
instructions are followed. The chemical agent must only be used for
the application it is designed for and in the situation specified, to
avoid material damage and such dangers as a severe explosive
chemical reaction (e.g. an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
 Always follow the relevant manufacturer's instructions on storage
and disposal of chemical agents.
 In critical applications where very stringent requirements have to
be met, it is strongly recommended that all the relevant factors for the
process, such as chemical agents, water quality etc. are discussed
with the Miele Application Technology specialists.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 If the cleaning result is subject to particularly stringent
requirements, a regular quality control test should be carried out by
the user to ensure that required standards of cleanliness are being
achieved.
 The mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts that hold the load
must be used only as intended.
Hollow items must be thoroughly cleaned, internally and externally.
 Secure small and light items with cover nets or place in a mesh
tray for small items, so that they do not block the spray arms.
 Empty any containers or utensils before loading them.
 The amount of residual solvents and acids on items going into the
cabinet should be minimal.
There should be no more than a trace of any solvents with a flash
point of below 21°C.
 Chlorous solutions, in particular hydrochloric acid, must not be
placed in the cabinet.
 Ensure that solutions or steam containing chlorides or hydrochloric
acid do not come into contact with the stainless steel outer casing of
the machine in order to avoid any damage through corrosion.
 After any plumbing work the water pipework to the machine will
need to be vented. If this is not done, components can be damaged.
 The gaps between a built-in machine and adjacent cabinetry must
not be filled e.g. with silicone sealant as this could compromise the
ventilation to the circulation pump.
 Follow the installation instructions in the operating and installation
instructions.
Safety with children
 Children must be supervised in the vicinity of the machine. Do not
allow children to play with the machine. They could get locked inside
it.
 Children must not use the machine.
 Keep children away from chemical agents. These can cause
burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from the machine when the door is
open. There could still be residual chemical agent in the cabinet.
Observe the safety data sheets for the chemical agent and seek
medical advice immediately if a child has swallowed chemical agent
or got it in the eyes.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Using accessories
 Only Miele accessories should be connected to this machine. They
must be suitable for the application they are required for. Consult
Miele for details on the type of accessories that can be used.
 Only use Miele mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts with this
washer-disinfector. Using mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts
made by other manufacturers, or making modifications to Miele
accessories can cause unsatisfactory cleaning results, for which
Miele cannot be held liable. Any resultant damage would not be
covered by the guarantee.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Symbols on the machine
Warning:
Observe the operating instructions!
Warning:
Danger of electric shock!
Warning: Hot surfaces:
It can be very hot inside the wash cabinet
when the door is opened!
Risk of being cut:
Wear cut-resistant protective gloves when
transporting and setting up the machine!
Disposing of your old machine
 Please note that the machine may have contamination from blood,
bodily fluids, pathogenic germs, facultative pathogenic germs,
genetically modified material, etc. in it and must be decontaminated
before disposal.
For environmental and safety reasons ensure the machine is
completely drained of any residual water, chemical residues and
cleaning agent. Observe safety regulations and wear safety goggles
and gloves.
Make the door lock inoperable, so that children cannot accidentally
shut themselves in. Then make appropriate arrangements for its safe
disposal.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety Instructions.