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
1
2
3
5
6
4
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
1
2
3
4
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5
6
7
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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

Machine description
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Control elements on the display
Main menu The machine display shows the control panel light on a black back-
ground. In these operating instructions, the display is shown as
black on a light background in order to improve legibility.






Reprocessing Favorites
Documentation System
Main menu US Login
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


aHeader
bDisplay language selected
cCurrent user
dButtons to call up sub-menus
eFooter
Buttons for all enabled actions are displayed in the footer.
If a menu is split across several pages, a scroll bar will be displayed
above the footer. Swipe the display or tap the scroll bar to scroll be-
tween the pages.
Buttons in the main
menu/
header
Symbol Description/function of the button
Locks the display, e.g., for surface disinfection

Opens the Select display languagemenu.
The language currently set is indicated after the symbol,
e.g., US
Opens the login or logout dialog, e.g., to switch users

Machine description
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Symbols in the
main menu
Symbol Description/function of the button
 Reprocessing Opens the list of reprocessing programs
which are assigned to the load carrier
 Favorites Opens the list of favorites
 Documentation Opens the list of available wash reports
 System Opens the configuration menu, e.g., for
network settings or to change the PIN
Information
Please wait – screen is loading
Buttons in the main
menu/
footer
Symbol Description/function of the button
Warning present, opens the Messageslist
Fault present, opens the Messageslist
Opens the door
Closes the door
The door is locked
Buttons in the sub-
menus/
footer
Symbol Description/function of the button
Leaves menu, goes back to previous menu level, does not
save entries
OK Confirms entries

Machine description
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Program start dis-
play
Once the A 500load carrier, for example, has been selected in the
Reprocessingmenu and the associated Universalreprocessing pro-
gram has been confirmed, the following is displayed:
1:26

 



user/
18.06.2018 15:05
US BED
Universal

Time left
The pictogram of the load carrier and the selected reprocessing pro-
gram are displayed in the header.
The duration and a progress bar are shown on the display.
The color of the progress bar corresponds to the current machine
status:
- Black for ready for operation
- White for an ongoing reprocessing program
- Green for a reprocessing program that has been successfully com-
pleted
- Yellow for warnings
- Red for faults

Machine description
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Program start/pro-
gram sequence
buttons/symbols
Symbol Description/function of the button
Program start
Program cancellation
Opens the input screen for selecting the start time
Door locked
Shows the program sequence display in the default view
In/Out Schematic program sequence display, contains informa-
tion for Miele Technical Service
Displays the program sequence as a diagram
Selects the steam heating method
Selects the electric heating method
+Selects the electric and steam heating method

(next to
the
progress
bar)
Displays the current faults and warnings in the progress
bar
Heat-up
context menu (op-
tional)
This context menu is only available in machines where it is possible
to switch the energy supply from electric to steam.
The energy source for heating can be changed before and during the
program sequence. The selected setting is used for heating up the
wash water and the DI water in the DI water tank.
The selected setting is applied permanently in the machine con-
trols.
Press the button to open the context menu.

Machine description
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Example of a pro-
gram sequence
display
After the program has started, the following display is shown:
0:25
°C


167 °F
Duration
Universal user/
18.06.2018 15:05
BED
US
Program block
Temperature
Main wash 1
The current program phase and the temperature reached are also
shown on the display.
The progress bar indicates the ratio between the duration and the
time left.
Program sequence
display context
menu
During the program sequence, you can choose between 4views:
- Standard – 
- Table – 
- In/Out chart – In/Out
- Graphical – 
Press the button to open the context menu.

Machine description
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Program cycle dis-
play – table view
Once you have switched to the table view using the button, the
following data is displayed:
- Block name
- Program phase countdown
- Holding time
- Program parameters with the associated target and actual values
and the minimum and maximum values reached
It is possible to scroll to other pages using the scroll bar.
The maximum possible program parameters are:
- Material number and Date of manufacture of the mobile unit
- Cycle number
- User information: First name, Last name, User level
- Temperature of the wash water, sensor 1 and 2 measured values
- Temperature in the dispensing phases 1–3, sensor 1 and 2 mea-
sured values
- Temperature of the air during internal drying in phases 1 and 2
- Temperature of the air during external drying in phases 1 and 2
- Water volumes in the program step and the program phase
- Dispensing quantities of the used dispensing systems
- A0-Value
- Conductivity in the water intake and drainage
- Wash pressure for the internal wash water circuit and the Power-
PulseCleaning
- Spray arm speeds

Machine description
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Program sequence
display – In/Out
chart
The In/Out chart – In/Out contains information about the input signals
(page1), the output signals (page2), and individual sensor measured
values:
- Wash water temperature
- Air temperature
- Wash pressure at the circulation pump
- Conductivity
This information is used by Miele Technical Service and is not ex-
plained in these operating instructions.
Graphical program
sequence display
Once you have switched to the graphical view of the program se-
quence using thebutton, the following values are displayed as
curves:
- Wash water temperature [W]
- External air/drying temperature [EA]
- Internal air/drying temperature [IA]
- Internal wash pressure [P]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Risk to health and risk of damage if the operating instructions
are not followed.
Failure to follow the operating instructions – and in particular the
safety instructions and warnings they contain – may result in per-
sons being seriously injured or property being seriously damaged.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the ma-
chine. This will help prevent the likelihood of both personal injury
and damage to the machine.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
Proper use
 Use of the machine is only approved for the applications stated in
the operating instructions. Conversions, modifications, and any other
use are not permitted and could be dangerous.
The cleaning and disinfection processes are only designed for labora-
tory glassware and utensils which are designated as reprocessable
by the manufacturer. The information provided by the manufacturer of
the wash items must be observed.
 This machine is intended for indoor use in a stationary location
only.
 The machine is equipped with a special bulb to cope with particu-
lar conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abra-
sion resistance, and vibration). This special bulb must only be used
for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for room
lighting. Replacement bulbs may only be installed by Miele Technical
Service.
Risk of injury
Please pay attention to the following notes to avoid injury.
 This machine must be commissioned, serviced and repaired by a
Miele authorized and trained service technician only. To ensure com-
pliance with Good Laboratory Practice guidelines, Miele repair and
maintenance contracts are recommended. Unauthorized repairs can
pose considerable risks to the user.
 Do not install the machine in an area where there is any risk of ex-
plosion or of freezing conditions.
 The electrical safety of the machine can only be guaranteed when
correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety require-
ment is observed and regularly tested. If in any doubt, please have
the electrical installation inspected by a qualified electrician.
 A damaged or leaking machine could be dangerous and compro-
mise your safety. Disconnect the machine from the electrical supply
immediately and contact Miele Service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Label machines which have been taken out of operation and lock
them to prevent them being switched on again without authorization.
The machine may only be put back into operation once it has been
successfully repaired by Miele Technical Service.
 Personnel operating the machine should be trained regularly. Un-
trained personnel must not be allowed access to the machine or its
controls.
 Use caution when handling process chemicals. These may contain
irritant, corrosive or toxic ingredients.
Please observe the process chemical manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions and safety data sheets.
Wear protective gloves and goggles.
 The machine is designed for operation with water and recom-
mended additive process chemicals only. Organic solvents and
flammable liquid agents must not be used as this could cause an ex-
plosion, damage rubber or plastic components in the machine and
cause liquids to leak out of it.
 The water in the wash cabinet is NOT safe to drink!
 Be careful when sorting wash items with sharp, pointed ends. Po-
sition them in the machine so that you will not hurt yourself or create
a danger for others.
 Broken glass can result in serious injury when loading or unload-
ing. Damaged glass wash items must not be processed in the ma-
chine.
 When operating the machine, beware of the high temperatures in-
volved. If you bypass the electrical lock to open the door, there is a
risk of scalding or chemical burns.
 Where there is a risk of toxic or chemical substances occurring in
or leaking into the chamber wash water during cleaning (e.g., alde-
hyde in the disinfecting agent), it is essential to regularly check door
seals and make sure that the steam condenser is functioning cor-
rectly.
Opening the machine door during a program interruption carries par-
ticular risks in such circumstances.
 Should personnel accidentally come into contact with toxic vapors
or process chemicals, follow the emergency instructions given in the
manufacturer's safety data sheets.
 After drying with the drying unit, leave the door open at first to al-
low the wash items, mobile unit, modules, and inserts to cool down.
 Allow mobile units, modules, inserts, and the load to cool down
before removing them. Any water remaining in containers should be
emptied into the chamber before removing items.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Steam heating is permissible up to a pressure of 145 psi
(1000kPa). This corresponds to a water steam temperature of 355°F
(180°C).
 Never clean the machine with a water hose or a pressure washer.
 Depending on the properties of the flooring and footwear worn on
it, liquids can cause a slipping hazard. Keep the floor dry where pos-
sible and take care to clean up any liquid spills straight away. Take
the necessary precautions when cleaning up hazardous substances
and hot liquids.
 The machine must be disconnected from the electrical supply be-
fore 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 and avoid damage to the loads being cleaned.
 If it is necessary to interrupt a program, as an exception only, this
may only be done by authorized personnel.
 The cleaning standard 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 reprocess-
ing and are in good condition. Plastic items must be thermally stable.
Nickel plated items and aluminum items can be machine processed
using special procedures only.
Items containing iron, and soiling containing residual rust must not be
placed in the cabinet.
 Process chemicals can, in certain circumstances, cause damage to
the machine. Always follow the recommendations of the process
chemical manufacturer.
In case of damage or doubt about compatibility, please contact
Miele.
 Cleaning detergents containing chlorine can damage the elas-
tomers of the machine.
If the use of process chemicals containing chlorine is required, a
maximum temperature of 167°F (75°C) in the “Cleaning” program
phases is recommended (see program chart).
In machines equipped with special oil-resistant elastomers (from the
factory) for oil and grease applications, cleaning detergents contain-
ing chlorine may not be used!