Miele PLW 8617 User manual

Operating Instructions
Laboratory Glassware Washer
PLW 8617
To prevent accidents and machine damage,
read these instructions before installation or
use.
en - US, CA
M.-Nr. 12 176 860

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Contents
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Guide to the manual ........................................................................................................ 6
Appropriate use ............................................................................................................... 7
User profiles..................................................................................................................... 8
Machine description........................................................................................................ 9
Machine overview.............................................................................................................. 9
Control elements on the display........................................................................................ 11
Main menu..................................................................................................................... 11
Program start display .................................................................................................... 13
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 18
Symbols on the machine................................................................................................... 23
Main menu........................................................................................................................ 24
Main menu......................................................................................................................... 24
Actions in theMain menu.............................................................................................. 24
Changing the display language................................................................................. 25
Login........................................................................................................................... 25
Logout ........................................................................................................................... 26
Documentation.............................................................................................................. 26
Opening and closing the door....................................................................................... 28
Application technology ................................................................................................... 29
General information ........................................................................................................... 29
Transfer trolley ............................................................................................................... 29
Load carriers ................................................................................................................. 29
Arranging the wash items.............................................................................................. 30
Preparing the wash items.............................................................................................. 31
Before starting a program ............................................................................................. 33
At the end of a program ................................................................................................ 33
Laboratory glassware and utensils.................................................................................... 34
Program overview.............................................................................................................. 35
General program information ............................................................................................ 36
Programs for specific soiling ............................................................................................. 37
Programs for specific wash items ..................................................................................... 38
Additional programs .......................................................................................................... 39
Service program ................................................................................................................ 39
Chemical processes and technology ............................................................................ 40
Dispensing liquid process chemicals............................................................................ 45
Dispensing systems .......................................................................................................... 45
Containers for process chemicals................................................................................. 46
Filling containers with process chemicals..................................................................... 46
Filling the dispensing system ........................................................................................ 47
Operation.......................................................................................................................... 48
Switching the machine on and off..................................................................................... 48
Loading the wash cabinet ................................................................................................. 48
Selecting a program .......................................................................................................... 49
Selecting a load carrier.................................................................................................. 49
Selecting programs from Favorites ............................................................................... 50
Starting a program ............................................................................................................ 51

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Program sequence ............................................................................................................ 51
End of program.................................................................................................................. 52
Canceling a program ......................................................................................................... 52
Program cancellation with manual disinfection............................................................. 52
Delay start ......................................................................................................................... 53
Network connection........................................................................................................ 54
Network connection .......................................................................................................... 54
Network protocols............................................................................................................. 55
Process documentation .................................................................................................... 55
System settings ............................................................................................................... 56
System .............................................................................................................................. 56
Network connections ........................................................................................................ 56
Changing the PIN .......................................................................................................... 57
Pairing ........................................................................................................................... 58
Granting write permissions............................................................................................ 59
Configuring the network................................................................................................ 60
Configuring the printer .................................................................................................. 61
Certificate presentation ................................................................................................. 62
Machine functions ............................................................................................................. 63
Automatic system test................................................................................................... 63
Carrying out self-disinfection (optional)......................................................................... 64
Starting the continuous program................................................................................... 65
Filling the dispensing system ........................................................................................ 66
Filter maintenance ......................................................................................................... 66
Dispensing system setup .............................................................................................. 66
Calibrating the conductivity meter ................................................................................ 69
Carrying out a program test .......................................................................................... 70
Restarting .......................................................................................................................... 72
Opening the data plate Menu............................................................................................ 72
Managing favorites............................................................................................................ 73
Maintenance measures................................................................................................... 74
Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 74
Routine checks.................................................................................................................. 75
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................................ 76
Cleaning the spray arms.................................................................................................... 77
Cleaning the machine........................................................................................................ 79
Locking the display ....................................................................................................... 79
Checking mobile units, modules, and inserts ................................................................... 81
Built-in printer (optional) .................................................................................................... 82
Replacing the paper roll ................................................................................................ 82
Thermal paper ............................................................................................................... 83
Fault messages and instructions ................................................................................... 84
Representation of faults on the display............................................................................. 84
In the main menu........................................................................................................... 84
In the program sequence .............................................................................................. 84
Technical faults on the machine ........................................................................................ 85
List with active messages ............................................................................................. 85
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 86
Technical faults without fault number............................................................................ 87

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After sales service........................................................................................................... 88
Electrical connection ...................................................................................................... 89
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................ 90
Plumbing .......................................................................................................................... 91
Technical details .............................................................................................................. 92
Caring for the environment ............................................................................................ 94
Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 96
User rights in theMain menu ............................................................................................ 96
User rights in the Systemmenu ........................................................................................ 97
Power levels of the programs/Mobile units/Module combinations ................................... 98
Power levels of the programs/Mobile units/Module combinations for the APLW511...... 101
Optional extras .................................................................................................................. 102

Guide to the manual
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Warnings
Information which is important for safety is highlighted in a thick
framed box with a warning symbol. This alerts you of potential dan-
ger of injury to people or damage to property.
Read these warning notes carefully and observe the instructions
and codes of practice described.
Notes
Notes contain information that is particularly important to follow.
They are highlighted by a thickly 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 used for the function itself in the display.
Example:
Menu Settings .

Appropriate use
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The PLW 8617Laboratory Glassware Washer is designed to repro-
cess laboratory glassware, utensils, and similarly categorized compo-
nents using water-based media.
Appropriate use
Reprocessing encompasses the cleaning, rinsing, and – where nec-
essary – thermal disinfection and drying of the following wash items:
- 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 stop-
pers
- other items such as boxes, plastic flasks and containers, metal
parts, pipe and hose pieces, and funnels
The Laboratory Glassware Washer is generally referred to as “the ma-
chine” in these operating instructions. The term “wash items” is used
wherever the items to be reprocessed are not defined in any further
detail. The term “wash water” is used for the mixture of water and
process chemicals.
Reprocessing is carried out in conjunction with:
- process chemicals which are tailored to the result of the reprocess-
ing
- load carriers which are tailored to the wash items
Observe the information issued by the manufacturer of the wash
items.
Inappropriate use
The PLW 8617Laboratory Glassware Washer may not be used for
any purposes other than the appropriate use described. This applies
in particular to:
- the reprocessing of medical devices suitable for reprocessing
- use in the restaurant industry
- residential or household use

User profiles
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User administration
Access to the machine is restricted to a certain group of people. Au-
thorized users are entered in User management via the machine’s
web interface. User managementis described in the programming
manual.
A User ID and PIN are required for the user Login on the machine.
User actions such as starting a reprocessing program are saved. User
data is read out on the Reprocessing report, for example.
User profiles
Day-to-day use For day-to-day use, operators must be instructed on the basic func-
tions and how to load the machine and must also be trained regularly.
They must have a basic knowledge of machine reprocessing of labo-
ratory glassware and utensils.
Day-to-day work is carried out using the following user levels:
- Without message
- Automatic
- Operator
Service work Modifications to the machine, such as on-site conditions, require ad-
ditional specific knowledge of the machine.
They are carried out using the following user levels:
- Technician
- Administrator
Administration Changes to the reprocessing process and performance testing also
require specialist knowledge about machine reprocessing of labora-
tory glassware and utensils, and about process technology.
They are carried out using the following user level:
- Administrator

Machine description
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Machine overview
Infeed and out-
feed side
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2
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5
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aService cover for Miele Technical Service
bI/0 power switch
cDisplay
dDocking system for transfer trolleys,
service cover lock
eService cover
fDoor closed

Machine description
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Infeed and out-
feed side without
service cover
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2
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aOpen door
bWater supply for load carriers
cFilter combination
dUSB port
eConnection for Miele Technical Service
fDrawer with containers and connections for process chemicals
gData plate
hLower machine spray arm
iUpper machine spray arm