Miele PG 8593 User manual

Operating instructions
Laboratory Glassware Washer
PG 8593
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. 10 608 381

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Contents
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Notes about these instructions...................................................................................... 8
Definition of terms ............................................................................................................. 8
Intended use .................................................................................................................... 9
User profiles..................................................................................................................... 10
User profiles ...................................................................................................................... 10
Guide to the machine...................................................................................................... 11
Overview............................................................................................................................ 11
Control panel..................................................................................................................... 12
LEDs in the buttons........................................................................................................... 13
Warning and Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 14
Symbols on the machine................................................................................................... 19
Operation.......................................................................................................................... 20
Display illustrations............................................................................................................ 20
Switching on...................................................................................................................... 21
Switching off...................................................................................................................... 21
Auto-off function ............................................................................................................... 21
Standby ............................................................................................................................. 21
User interface in the display.............................................................................................. 22
Menu operation ................................................................................................................. 22
Settings in the menu ......................................................................................................... 23
Symbols in the display ...................................................................................................... 24
Commissioning................................................................................................................ 25
Installation and connection ............................................................................................... 25
Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 25
Opening and closing the door........................................................................................ 29
Electronic door locking...................................................................................................... 29
Opening the door .............................................................................................................. 29
Closing the door................................................................................................................ 29
Opening the door using the emergency release .............................................................. 30
Water softener ................................................................................................................. 31
Water hardness ................................................................................................................. 31
Setting the water hardness level ....................................................................................... 32
Filling the salt reservoir...................................................................................................... 34
Add salt reminder .............................................................................................................. 36
Application technology ................................................................................................... 37
Wash carts, baskets, modules and inserts ....................................................................... 37
Upper basket height adjustment....................................................................................... 38
Loading the machine......................................................................................................... 40
Chemical processes and technology ............................................................................ 44
Adding and dispensing process chemicals .................................................................. 48
Dispensing systems .......................................................................................................... 48
Labelling of the suction lances...................................................................................... 48
DOS modules .................................................................................................................... 49
Connecting DOS modules............................................................................................. 49
Dispensing liquids ......................................................................................................... 49

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Neutralizing agent.............................................................................................................. 50
Refilling neutralizing agent ............................................................................................ 50
Refill indicator................................................................................................................ 51
Dispensing neutralizing agent ....................................................................................... 51
Detergent........................................................................................................................... 52
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 ............................................................................................................................ 56
Program sequence indicator ............................................................................................. 58
End of program.................................................................................................................. 58
Interrupting a program....................................................................................................... 59
Cancelling a program ........................................................................................................ 60
Program cancelled due to a fault .................................................................................. 60
Cancelling a program manually ..................................................................................... 60
System messages ............................................................................................................. 61
Changing the filter ......................................................................................................... 61
Cleaning the filter combination...................................................................................... 62
Low fill levels ................................................................................................................. 62
Spray pressure and spray arm monitoring ........................................................................ 63
Settings ......................................................................................................................... 64
Delay start ......................................................................................................................... 65
Drying ................................................................................................................................ 66
DOS venting ...................................................................................................................... 68
Language ....................................................................................................................... 69
Time of day........................................................................................................................ 70
Volume............................................................................................................................... 73
Additional settings ......................................................................................................... 74
PIN code............................................................................................................................ 76
Entering the PIN code ................................................................................................... 76
Date ................................................................................................................................... 79
Log book ........................................................................................................................... 81
Report................................................................................................................................ 82
Temperature unit................................................................................................................ 82
Program settings ............................................................................................................... 82
Air cooling ......................................................................................................................... 83
Program release ................................................................................................................ 84
Moving a program: allocating program selection buttons................................................. 85
Dispensing systems .......................................................................................................... 86
DOS venting .................................................................................................................. 87
Test program ..................................................................................................................... 90
Filter maintenance ............................................................................................................ 90
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ........................................................................ 90
Activating and setting the interval ................................................................................. 90
Interface ............................................................................................................................ 92

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Water hardness ................................................................................................................. 95
Display: Temperature......................................................................................................... 95
Display: brightness and contrast....................................................................................... 96
Switch off after .................................................................................................................. 97
Ready for operation (standby) ....................................................................................... 97
Auto-Off function........................................................................................................... 97
Switching off after activating......................................................................................... 98
Factory default................................................................................................................... 99
Software version................................................................................................................ 99
Program settings ............................................................................................................. 100
Adjusting program settings ............................................................................................... 100
Program structure.............................................................................................................. 100
Program header............................................................................................................. 100
Program blocks ............................................................................................................. 101
Opening the menu............................................................................................................. 102
Resetting a program.......................................................................................................... 102
Altering a program ............................................................................................................ 103
Allocating wash blocks.................................................................................................. 103
Spray arm monitoring.................................................................................................... 104
Measuring conductivity (optional feature) ..................................................................... 106
Changing water quantity ............................................................................................... 109
Increasing drainage time ............................................................................................... 110
Setting the concentration level...................................................................................... 111
Set wash block temperature ......................................................................................... 112
Drying unit ..................................................................................................................... 114
Process documentation.................................................................................................. 118
Outputting batch protocols retrospectively....................................................................... 121
External software........................................................................................................... 121
Report printer ................................................................................................................ 121
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 122
Service............................................................................................................................... 122
Routine checks.................................................................................................................. 123
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................................ 123
Cleaning the spray arms.................................................................................................... 125
Cleaning the machine ....................................................................................................... 127
Cleaning the control panel ............................................................................................ 127
Cleaning the door and the door seal............................................................................. 127
Cleaning the wash cabinet ............................................................................................ 127
Cleaning the front.......................................................................................................... 127
Preventing re-soiling...................................................................................................... 127
Checking wash carts, baskets, modules and inserts........................................................ 128
Changing the HEPA filter................................................................................................... 129
Performance check ........................................................................................................... 131
Problem solving guide .................................................................................................... 134
Technical faults and messages ......................................................................................... 134
Dispensing/dispensing systems........................................................................................ 135
Insufficient salt/water softener .......................................................................................... 136
Cancel with fault number .................................................................................................. 137
Process-related faults and messages ............................................................................... 141

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Door................................................................................................................................... 142
Unsatisfactory cleaning and corrosion.............................................................................. 143
Spray arm monitoring / conductivity / wash pressure....................................................... 145
Water inlet and drainage ................................................................................................... 147
Noises................................................................................................................................ 148
Printer/serial interface ....................................................................................................... 148
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 149
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve................................................................. 149
Clean the water intake filters ............................................................................................. 150
Retrofitting the large-surface filter................................................................................. 150
After sales service........................................................................................................... 151
Contacting Miele Service .................................................................................................. 151
Software version................................................................................................................ 152
Installation........................................................................................................................ 153
Installation and levelling .................................................................................................... 153
Building under a continuous worktop ............................................................................... 154
Removing the lid........................................................................................................... 154
Prevent heat build-up .................................................................................................... 154
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................ 155
Electrical connection ...................................................................................................... 156
Equipotential bonding connection .................................................................................... 156
Peak-load negotiation ....................................................................................................... 157
Water connection ............................................................................................................ 158
Connecting the water supply ............................................................................................ 158
Retrofitting the large-surface filter................................................................................. 159
Non-pressurized (gravity feed) DI water connection 1.3 - 8.7psi (8.5 - 60kPa)........... 159
Connecting the water drain ............................................................................................... 160
Program guide ................................................................................................................. 161
General program information ............................................................................................ 161
Programs for specific soiling ............................................................................................. 162
Programs for specific wash items ..................................................................................... 162
Additional programs .......................................................................................................... 163
Program selection depending on the accessories used ................................................... 163
Program parameters ....................................................................................................... 164
Free memory ..................................................................................................................... 164
Free memory ..................................................................................................................... 165
Short.................................................................................................................................. 166
Standard............................................................................................................................ 167
Universal............................................................................................................................ 168
Intensive ............................................................................................................................ 169
Injector Plus....................................................................................................................... 170
Inorganic............................................................................................................................ 171
Organic.............................................................................................................................. 172
Oil program........................................................................................................................ 173
Plastics .............................................................................................................................. 174
Pipettes ............................................................................................................................. 175
Special 93°C-10' ............................................................................................................... 176

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Technical data.................................................................................................................. 177
Caring for the environment ............................................................................................ 178
Disposal of the packing material ...................................................................................... 178

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8593 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

User profiles
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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 laboratory 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 program,
require more detailed knowledge about the machine reprocessing of
laboratory glassware and laboratory 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 Additional
settings menu. This is protected from unauthorized access by a PIN
code.