Miele PG 8591 User manual

Operating instructions
Washer-disinfector
PG8591
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, NZ
M.-Nr. 10 320 740

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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 the buttons............................................................................................................. 13
Warning and Safety instructions......................................................................................14
Symbols on the machine..................................................................................................... 18
Using the machine.............................................................................................................20
Display illustrations.............................................................................................................. 20
Switching on........................................................................................................................ 21
Switching off........................................................................................................................ 21
Automatic switch-off (Auto-Off function)............................................................................. 21
Display interface.................................................................................................................. 22
Menu operation ................................................................................................................... 22
Settings in the menu ........................................................................................................... 23
Symbols in the display ........................................................................................................ 24
Opening and closing the door..........................................................................................25
Electronic door locking........................................................................................................ 25
Opening the door ................................................................................................................ 25
Closing the door.................................................................................................................. 25
Opening the door using the emergency release ................................................................ 26
Water softener ...................................................................................................................27
Water hardness ................................................................................................................... 27
Setting the water hardness level ......................................................................................... 28
Filling the salt reservoir........................................................................................................ 30
Add salt reminder ................................................................................................................ 32
Areas of application ..........................................................................................................33
Mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts........................................................................ 33
Adjusting the upper basket ................................................................................................. 34
Preparing the load ............................................................................................................... 36
Protein test ..................................................................................................................... 38
Instruments.......................................................................................................................... 39
Transmission instruments.................................................................................................... 39
Mouth specula..................................................................................................................... 40
Mouth rinse beakers............................................................................................................ 40
Chemical processes and technology ..............................................................................41
Adding and dispensing chemical agents ........................................................................44
Using chemical agents ........................................................................................................ 44
Dispensing systems ............................................................................................................ 44
Labelling the siphons ..................................................................................................... 44
DOS modules ...................................................................................................................... 45
Connecting a DOS module ............................................................................................ 45

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Rinsing agent....................................................................................................................... 46
Adding rinsing agent ...................................................................................................... 46
Refill indicator................................................................................................................. 47
Dispensing rinsing agent ................................................................................................ 47
Neutralising agent ............................................................................................................... 48
Refilling neutralising agent ............................................................................................. 48
Refill indicator................................................................................................................. 49
Dispensing neutralising agent ........................................................................................ 49
Instrument care products .................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning agent .................................................................................................................... 50
Refilling liquid cleaning agent......................................................................................... 50
Refill indicator................................................................................................................. 51
Dispensing liquid cleaning agent ................................................................................... 51
Operation............................................................................................................................52
Selecting a programme ... ................................................................................................... 52
Starting a programme ......................................................................................................... 52
Starting a programme using delay start ......................................................................... 52
Drying ............................................................................................................................. 54
Programme sequence indicator .......................................................................................... 56
At the end of the programme .............................................................................................. 56
Cancelling a programme ..................................................................................................... 57
Programme cancelled due to a fault .............................................................................. 57
Cancelling a programme manually................................................................................. 57
Settings ...........................................................................................................................58
Delay start ........................................................................................................................... 59
Drying .................................................................................................................................. 60
DOS venting ........................................................................................................................ 61
Filter change........................................................................................................................ 62
Language ......................................................................................................................... 62
Date ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Time of day.......................................................................................................................... 65
Volume................................................................................................................................. 68
Further settings .................................................................................................................69
Code.................................................................................................................................... 71
Enter code ...................................................................................................................... 71
Log book ............................................................................................................................. 73
Report.................................................................................................................................. 74
Temperature unit.................................................................................................................. 74
Programme settings ............................................................................................................ 74
Air cooling ........................................................................................................................... 75
Release programme ............................................................................................................ 76
Moving a programme: allocating programme selection buttons......................................... 77
Test programme .................................................................................................................. 78
Interface .............................................................................................................................. 78
Water hardness ................................................................................................................... 81
Display: Temperature........................................................................................................... 81
Display brightness and contrast.......................................................................................... 82
Switch off after (Auto-Off function)...................................................................................... 83
Factory default..................................................................................................................... 84

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Software version.................................................................................................................. 84
Programme settings..........................................................................................................85
Adjusting programme settings ............................................................................................ 85
Programme structure........................................................................................................... 85
Programme header......................................................................................................... 85
Programme blocks ......................................................................................................... 86
Opening the menu............................................................................................................... 87
Reset programme................................................................................................................ 88
Altering a programme ......................................................................................................... 89
Allocating wash blocks................................................................................................... 90
Change water quantity ................................................................................................... 91
Increasing drainage time ................................................................................................ 92
Drying unit ...................................................................................................................... 93
Process documentation....................................................................................................98
Retrospective output of cycle reports ............................................................................... 101
External software.......................................................................................................... 101
Report printer ............................................................................................................... 101
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................102
Periodic checks ................................................................................................................. 102
Routine checks.................................................................................................................. 103
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................................ 103
Cleaning the spray arms.................................................................................................... 105
Cleaning the machine........................................................................................................ 107
Cleaning the control panel ........................................................................................... 107
Cleaning the door and the door seal............................................................................ 107
Cleaning the wash cabinet ........................................................................................... 107
Cleaning the door front ................................................................................................ 107
Preventing re-soiling..................................................................................................... 107
Checking mobile units, baskets, modules and inserts...................................................... 108
Changing the HEPA filter................................................................................................... 109
Process validation ............................................................................................................. 111
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................................114
Technical faults and messages ......................................................................................... 114
Dispensing / dispensing systems...................................................................................... 115
Insufficient salt / Water softener........................................................................................ 117
Cancel with fault code....................................................................................................... 118
Process-related faults and messages ............................................................................... 121
Door................................................................................................................................... 123
Unsatisfactory cleaning and corrosion.............................................................................. 124
Spray arm monitoring / wash pressure ............................................................................. 126
Water inlet and drainage ................................................................................................... 127
Noises................................................................................................................................ 128
Printer / Serial interface..................................................................................................... 129
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................130
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve................................................................. 130
Clean the water intake filters ............................................................................................. 131
After sales service...........................................................................................................132
Contacting Miele Service .................................................................................................. 132