Miele G 7883 User manual

Operating Instructions
Laboratory Glassware
Washer
G 7883
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 05 893 860

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
G ide to the lab washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding rinse aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding ne tralizing agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Program g ide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Canceling a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programming special f nctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Machine care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tro ble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pl mbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Contents
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This appliance is only intended for
specialized applications. Only use
the appliance for its intended
purpose. Any other use, conversion
or modification is dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by
improper use of this machine.
This appliance complies with current
safety requirements. Improper use of
the appliance can lead to personal
injury and material damage.
Read all instructions before installing
or using this appliance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Installation and Service
The machine should only be
installed, maintained and repaired
by a Miele authorized service
technician. Repairs by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.
Do not install the machine in an
area where a danger of explosion
or freezing may be present.
Be certain this appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
an authorized technician. To guarantee
the electrical safety of this appliance,
continuity must exist between the
appliance and an effective grounding
system. It is imperative that this basic
safety requirement be met. If there is
any doubt, have the electrical system of
the building checked by a qualified
technician. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damage or injury
caused by the lack of or inadequacy of
an effective grounding system.
A damaged machine is dangerous;
turn off the machine at the main
power supply immediately and call the
Miele Technical Service Department.
Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either removing
the fuse or "tripping" the circuit breaker.
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Use
Personnel operating the machine
should be trained regularly.
Children and untrained personnel must
not be allowed access to the machine
or its controls.
BURN AND SCALD HAZARD
This washer reaches very high
temperatures. Take care when
unloading the unit. Let baskets and
inserts cool before touching them. Any
water which may remain in containers
will be very hot and must be emptied
into the wash cabinet.
BURN HAZARD
The heating elements become
extremely hot during use. Do not touch
the heating elements during or directly
after the end of a program.
Take care when handling liquids
such as detergents, wetting agents
or neutralizing agents. These may
contain irritating or corrosive
ingredients. Do not use an organic
solvent in this washer, as an explosion
may occur. Wear protective gloves and
goggles. The manufacturer’s safety
conditions must be observed for all
chemical agents.
Avoid inhaling powdered
detergent. If swallowed, it can
cause burning in the mouth and throat
or inhibit breathing.
Be careful when sorting items with
sharp pointed ends. If possible,
place the pointed end downwards.
The water in the machine must not
be used as drinking water.
Do not sit or lean on the open door.
Injury or machine damage could
result.
Never use a water hose or a high
pressure hose to clean the
machine or the areas surrounding it.
Only use cleaning agents
formulated for special processes
and approved by Miele for use with this
machine. Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents could adversely affect the
components of the machine.
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Pre-treatments with cleaning or
disinfecting agents can create
suds, as can certain rinsing agents. For
pre-treatment and / or cleaning, only
use low-sudsing detergents and
disinfecting agents which have been
approved by Miele. Suds can have an
adverse effect on the cleaning process.
When a chemical additive is
recommended on technical
application grounds (for example, with
a cleaning agent), this does not imply
that the manufacturer of the machine
takes responsibility for the effect of the
chemical on the material of the items
being cleaned. Please be aware that
changes in formulation, storage
conditions, etc, which may not be
published by the chemical producer,
can have a negative effect on the
cleaning result.
When using cleaning agents and
specialized products, it is essential
that the manufacturer’s instructions are
followed. Only use the product for the
application described by the
manufacturer to avoid any material
damage or the occurrence of strong
chemical reactions.
The machine is designed only for
operation with water and additive
cleaning agents. Organic solvents must
not be used in the machine. An
explosion or machine corrosion could
occur with the use of organic solvents.
In critical applications where very
exact requirements must be met, it
is highly recommended that all the
relevant factors for the process, such
as cleaning agent, quality of water, etc.,
are discussed with Miele’s Application
Specialist.
The mobile units and special
inserts should only be used for
their specific applications.
Empty any containers or utensils
before arranging them in the
machine.
Do not allow any remains of acids
or solvents, particularly
hydrochloric acid or chloride solutions,
to get into the wash cabinet. The
presence of any solvents should be
minimized.
To prevent corrosion damage,
ensure that solutions or steam
containing hydrochloric acid do not
come into contact with the steel outer
casing of the machine.
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Accessories
Only genuine Miele parts or
accessories should be used with
the Laboratory Glassware washer. The
performance and safety of non-genuine
parts or accessories cannot be
guaranteed, and use of such parts or
items may void the machine warranty. If
you have specific questions about
machine options or accessories, please
call Miele.
Disposal of an appliance
When discarding a lab washer,
disconnect it from the power
supply, remove the door to the wash
cabinet and cut off the power cord.
For environmental and safety
reasons, ensure the machine is
completely drained of any residual
water and cleaning agent. (Observe
safety regulations and wear safety
goggles and gloves). Make appropriate
arrangements for the safe disposal of
the machine.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The G 7883 is the "industry standard"
undercounter washer designed to
handle the vast majority of glassware
cleaning applications.
Description of the machine
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a"On/Off" button
b"Door" button
cDisplay
d"Display" indicator
e"Drying" indicator
f"Start" indicator
g"Start" button
h"Drying" button
i"Display" button
(toggles between the elapsed
time, active wash blocks and actual
temperature displays)
j"Add liquid detergent" indicator *
k"Add rinse aid" indicator
l"Add neutralizing agent" indicator
m"Recharge Softener" indicator
n"Check fill/drain" indicator
oProgram sequence display
pProgram selector
* (only with optional DOS-Module)
G ide to the lab washer
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aConnection for optional DOS-Module
bFilter combination
cSalt reservoir
(water softener)
dPowdered detergent dispenser
eRinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)
fRinse aid level indicators
G ide to the lab washer
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Electric door lock
The machine is equipped with an
electric door lock. The door can only be
opened when the electrical supply to
the machine is turned on, and the
"On/Off" button is pressed.
To open the door
^Press the "Door" button in as far as it
will go. At the same time, grip the
handle and open the door.
After the first intake of water, the door
remains locked and cannot be opened
until the end of the program (except
during the "Rinse" and "Drain"
programs). The machine can be
programmed to open during the
"Drying" program, if desired.
Do not touch the heating elements.
They remain hot for some time after
the end of the program and can
cause burns.
To close the door
^Lift the door upwards and push it
until it clicks shut. Do not press the
release catch while shutting the door.
To cancel a program
If a program has to be canceled in an
emergency, e.g. the program has been
interrupted due to a fault, the door will
have to be opened manually.
^Turn the program selector to the
"Stop" fposition. The program is
canceled after approximately
2 seconds.
Opening and closing the door
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To open the door with the
emergency release
The emergency release should only be
used when the door cannot be opened
normally, e.g. in the event of a power
failure.
^Turn the program selector to "Stop"
f.
^Press the "On/Off" button to turn the
machine off.
^Take precaution against pressure
wave release (rapid opening of the
door). ^Pull the emergency release cable
(located at the bottom of the machine
behind the service panel) downwards
to open the door.
The door latch will reset after the
emergency cable has been activated.
Opening and closing the door
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Before using the machine for the first
time, the water softener should be
programmed. The water needs to be
softened to avoid calcium deposit
buildup on the items being cleaned and
in the machine itself.
To ensure a steady supply of soft water:
1. Make sure the water softener is
programmed correctly.
The softener contains settings from
1 - 60 gr/gal or 20 - 1080 ppm.
2. The salt reservoir must be filled with
reactivation salt.
(If the water hardness level is below
4 gr/gal [70 ppm]), the reservoir
does not need to be filled.)
The machine is set at the factory for a
water hardness level of 19 gr/gal
(340 ppm).
Your local water authority will advise
you on the water hardness in your
area. If the water supply is harder or
softer than the factory setting
(including below 4 gr/gal or
70 ppm), the setting will need to be
changed. See "Setting the water
softener".
Water softener
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Settings
Settings
1 - 30
gr/gal
1 - 30
ppm
CaCO3
Settings
31 - 60
gr/gal
31 - 60
ppm
CaCO3
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*) factory setting
Water softener
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Setting the water softener
^Turn off the machine with the "On/Off"
button.
^Turn the program selector to the
"Stop" fposition.
^Press and hold the "Start" 6and
"Display" ßbuttons at the same
time. Turn the machine on with the
"On/Off" button.
The current program status "P..." will
appear in the display.
The "Fill/Drain" indicator will
illuminate.
The first time the water softener is set
the "Recharge Softener" light will
illuminate. This light will also illuminate
after restoring the factory settings, see
"Programming special functions".
^Press the "Drying" 0button once.
"E01" (programming level 1) will
appear in the display.
^Turn the program selector one switch
position clockwise (1 o’clock
position).
The number "19" will appear in the
display (this indicates the factory
water hardness setting in gr/gal,
equivalent to 340 ppm).
^Press the "Display" ßbutton as
many times as necessary, or hold it in
until the required value (hardness
level in gr/gal) appears in the display.
Once the number "60" has been
reached, the counter will begin again
at "0".
^Press the "Start" 6button. "SP" will
appear in the display.
^Press the "Start" 6button again.
The setting will now be stored in
memory. The display will go out.
For future servicing, it is useful to make
a note of your water hardness level.
^Enter your water hardness level here:
gr/gal
or
ppm
^If your water is already soft and you
would like to deactivate the water
softener, set the hardness setting to
"0".
Water softener
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Filling the salt reservoir
Only special, coarse-grained
reactivation salt* should be used in
this machine.
*Available from Miele’s Professional
Customer Service Department.
Please see back page for more
information.
Do not use other types of salt, e.g. table
salt, agricultural or gritting salt. These
could contain components which are
insoluble in water and could damage
the water softener. If in doubt, consult
Miele’s Professional Department.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 2.5 kg
of salt.
,Inadvertently filling the salt
reservoir with detergent will damage
the water softener.
Before filling, make sure that you are
using reactivation salt.
^Remove the bottom basket from the
machine.
^Unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Before filling the salt reservoir with
reactivation salt for the first time fill it
with approx. 2.5 liters of water.
^Place the funnel provided in place.
^Carefully fill the reservoir with salt.
Displaced water will run out as it is
being filled.
^Wipe any residual salt off the screw
threads on the socket.
^Screw the cap on firmly.
^Immediately after this step: Run the
"Rinse" program to remove any traces
of salt from the cabinet.
Note: There may be a delay before the
"Rinse" program starts due to the
reactivation of the water softener.
Water softener
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Salt indicator
When the salt reservoir is empty the
"Recharge Softener" indicator, b,
illuminates to remind you to fill the
reservoir.
Reactivation takes place automatically
during a program. The "Recharging"
indicator, a, illuminates while this is
occurring.
Water softener
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Rinse aid is not sed in laboratory
glassware cleaning applications.
If rinse aid is required, the rinse aid
dosage must be activated with
assistance from Miele Technical
Service.
Rinse aid (e.g. Mielclear) is filled in the
storage container and dispensed
automatically. The storage reservoir
holds about 180 ml.
,Inadvertently filling the storage
reservoir with detergent will damage
the reservoir. Be s re only to se
rinse aid in the reservoir.
^If the "Add Rinse aid" indicator
illuminates, the rinse aid storage
container needs to be refilled.
The storage container has a level
indicator on the interior of the door.
^Open the door.
^Unscrew the cap.
^Pour rinse aid into the storage
container until the level indicator is
dark (see arrow in the illustration).
Use a funnel if necessary.
^Replace and tighten the cap. Clean
up any spilled rinse aid to prevent
oversudsing in the next wash.
^Wait until the "Rinse" indicator on the
control panel illuminates before
adding any more rinse aid.
Adding rinse aid
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Setting the rinse aid dosage
The dosage adjuster (see arrow in the
illustration) in the opening has settings
adjustable from 1 to 6 (1 - 6 ml).
It is preset to "3" (3 ml).
^Use a flat headed screwdriver to turn
the dial to the correct setting.
If spots remain on the items, use a
higher setting.
If smearing or cloudy streaks appear,
use a lower setting.
Adding rinse aid
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Neutralizer (pH-level: acidic)
neutralizes detergent residue on the
surface of glassware and other items
being cleaned. It is automatically
dispensed in the rinse following the
wash step of a program.
The relevant program (see "Program
Guide" - DOS 3) cannot be started until
the dispensing system has been
primed. (This function can only be
canceled by a Miele Service Engineer.)
^Place the container of neutralizer
(red) next to the machine.
When the "Add neutralizer" indicator
illuminates:
^Insert the siphon tube into the
container (observe the color code).
Setting the dosage and priming the
dispensing system
^See "Programming special functions".
Important
The container should not be allowed
to empty completely.
Adding ne tralizing agent
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Setting the ne tralizer dosage
and priming the ne tralizer
dispensing system
First you need to access the
programming mode:
To access the programming mode
^Turn the program selector to "Stop"
f.
^Turn the machine off.
^Press and hold the "Display" ßand
"Start" 6button. At the same time
turn the lab washer on by the main
switch I-0.
The display shows the current
program status "P...".
The Fill/Drain indicator lights.
^Press the "Drying" 0button twice.
"E02" (programming level 2) appears
in the display.
The dosage is factory set to 0.10, you
may or may not be required to adjust it.
Set the dosage concentration
according to the detergent
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Example:
The manufacturer recommends a
neutralizer concentration of 0.3 %. The
value to be set is 0.30.
^First access the programming level to
"E02".
^Turn the program selector clockwise to
"Intensive".
The display shows the set dosage
concentration in % from 0.05 % -
0.5 %.
^Press and hold the "Display" ß
button until the desired value
appears.
The dosage time / dosage
concentration is saved.
^Please note the dosage setting:
To store the settings
^Press the "Start" 6button. "SP"
appears in the display.
^Press the "Start" 6button again. The
change has been saved.
NOTE: This change will set the
neutralizer dispensing amount for all
wash programs that use neutralizer.
Adding ne tralizing agent
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