Miele PW 5105 Vario User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
PW 5105 Vario
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 658 560
en-US
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel ......................................................9
Display ..........................................................10
Operating the washer ..............................................12
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1. Sort the laundry .................................................13
2. Load the drum ..................................................14
3. Select a program ................................................14
Wash care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting/changing a program .......................................20
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Saving a favorite program ...........................................22
Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pre-wash ........................................................23
Starch stop.......................................................23
Rinse hold .......................................................24
Intensive* ........................................................24
Water plus* ......................................................24
Peak load shut-off .................................................25
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maximum final spin speed...........................................27
Rinse and interim spin ...........................................27
Changing the program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Payment system...................................................28
Interrupting a program..............................................28
Canceling a program...............................................28
Changing a program ...............................................28
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing with several components ....................................30
Fabric softeners / liquid starch .......................................31
Automatic dispensing of fabric softener or liquid starch .................31
External dispensing system..........................................32
Empty sensor ..................................................32
Contents
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Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning the machine ..............................................34
Cleaning the inlet hose filter .........................................37
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The program does not start ..........................................38
A fault message appears in the display ................................39
General problems .................................................40
Poor wash results..................................................41
The door will not open ..............................................42
To continue a program after a power failure .............................42
Service interval display .............................................43
Opening the door during a power failure or when the drain is blocked ........44
Drain the machine. ..............................................44
Cleaning the drainage system .....................................45
Opening the drum door ..........................................46
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front view........................................................50
Rear view ........................................................51
Side view ........................................................52
View from above ..................................................52
Installing the machine ..............................................52
Installation on a raised plinth .........................................53
Coin mechanism ..................................................53
Installation surface.................................................54
Removing the shipping struts ........................................54
Re-fitting the shipping struts .........................................55
Leveling the machine...............................................56
Plumbing ........................................................57
Recycled water connection .......................................58
Hot water supply................................................58
Drainage ........................................................59
Drain pump ....................................................59
Electrical connection ...............................................60
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contents
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,WARNING - To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or injury to
persons while using your appliance
follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Read all instructions before
installation or use to prevent injury
and appliance damage.
This appliance conforms to all
uniform safety codes and
regulations.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury:
Correct application
~Only use the washing machine to
wash items which are specified by the
manufacturer to be machine washable
on the fabric care label. Any other
applications may be dangerous.
~Persons who lack physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or experience with
the appliance should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person.
~Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
~It is the responsibility of the operator
to ensure that the standard of
disinfection procedures is maintained
according to your local authority.
Disinfection programs must not be
interrupted, as this can have a limiting
effect on the disinfection result.
~The drum door glass will be hot
when washing at very high
temperatures.
Do not touch the glass. Danger of
burns! Keep children away from the
washer when in use.
~If the machine is used in a publically
accessible room, it is the supervisor's
responsibility to ensure that suitable
measures are in place which enable
operators to use it safely.
~If this machine is being used in a
commercial environment please ensure
that all relevant health and safety
regulations are obeyed.
~This appliance is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as recreational
vehicles or aircraft. However, under
certain conditions it may be possible for
an installation in these applications.
Please contact the Miele Technical Ser-
vice Dept. with specific requirements.
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Technical safety
~Check the packaging, the washer
and accessories for any signs of
damage. Do not use a damaged
appliance.
~GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment- grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
~WARNING - Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
may result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
~Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit into
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
~Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the main electrical
supply. If in doubt contact an
electrician.
~Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to the power
supply. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~Do not install your washing machine
in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may
burst under pressure. The reliability of
the electronic control unit may be
impaired at temperatures below
freezing.
~Before using the washer for the first
time, remove the shipping struts at the
back of the appliance (see
"Installation"). Failure to remove the
shipping struts can damage the washer
and surroundings during spinning.
~During extended absences
(e.g., vacation), close the water supply.
~Danger of flooding!
Before hanging the drain hose in the
sink, make sure the water will drain
away quickly enough.
Secure the hose. The force of the water
exiting the hose can cause an
unsecured hose to pop out of the sink.
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~Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
these operating instructions.
~Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being performed. The machine
is only completely isolated from the
electrical supply when it is turned off at
the main switch and the plug is pulled,
or by tripping the circuit breaker.
~Connect the washer, to the water
mains. Do not use old hoses. Inspect
the intake hoses regularly for damage.
They should be replaced as needed to
prevent water damage.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced with genuine Miele spare
parts.
~If the power cord is damaged it
must only be replaced by a Miele Ser-
vice technician with a genuine Miele
power cord.
~Under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot water
system that has not been used for 2
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such a period, turn
on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several
minutes before using the washing
machine. This will release any built-up
hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time, the gas is
flammable.
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Safety
~Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in this
machine.
~Do not use cleaning solvents on or
near the machine or the controls.
Contact with cleaning solvents will
damage the surface and create toxic
fumes.
~Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors which could ignite or explode.
~Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for use
in a washing machine. Always observe
the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
~Color run and dye removers contain
sulphur compounds which can cause
damage such as corrosion. Do not use
these products in this machine.
~Avoid contact of stainless steel
surfaces (front, lid, housing) with liquid
cleaning and disinfecting agents which
contain chlorine or sodium
hypochlorite. These agents can have a
corrosive effect on stainless steel.
Aggressive vapors containing chlorine
bleach can also be corrosive. Do not
store open containers of these agents
near the machine.
~Ensure that no foreign objects are
left in pockets (e.g. nails, coins, paper
clips, etc.) this can cause damage to
clothes and the machine.
~Proper dosing of the detergent will
eliminate the need to remove lime
deposits. However, if heavy limescale
does form on the washer, select a
descaling agent with corrosion
protection. Closely follow the
instructions on the product package.
~Do not use a pressure washer or
hose to clean the machine.
~It is particularly important to observe
manufacturer's instructions when using
a combination of cleaning agents and
special application products. Products
must only be used for applications
approved by the manufacturer to avoid
any material damage or the occurrence
of strong chemical reactions.
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Chlorine damage to
components
How to handle chlorine bleach and
perchloroethylene (PCE)
~Heavy use of chlorine products
increases the risk of damage to the
appliance components.
Depending on the chlorine
concentration, the exposure time, and
the temperature, the use of liquid and
powdered chlorine-based bleaches
can erode the stainless steel protective
layer and lead to corrosion of the
appliance components. Therefore, it is
recommended that these products not
be used. Instead you can use
oxygen-based bleaches.
If you still need to use chlorine-based
bleaches for special cases, you will
always need to perform a neutralizing
step. Failure to do so can result in
permanent and irreversible damage to
the washing machine and the
laundered items.
Chlorine neutralization
Chlorine neutralization must be done im-
mediately following the use of a
chlorine-based bleach. For best results,
use hydrogen peroxide or an
oxygen-based laundry detergent or
bleach, without draining the drum.
If thiosulfate is used (especially with hard
water), lime deposits can form, leading to
residue on the laundered items or
deposits on the washing machine. The
preferable alternative solution is to use
hydrogen peroxide, because it promotes
the neutralization of chlorine.
The exact amounts to be used and the
temperatures selected should be
based on the neutralizer manufacturers'
recommendations, then checked for
efficacy. The laundry will need to be
tested to ensure that no active chlorine
remains behind after neutralization.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele
accessories. If unapproved parts are
used, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may become
void.
Disposing of your old
appliance
~Ensure that the appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal. Before discarding
an appliance, unplug it from the outlet,
cut off its power cord and remove any
doors to prevent hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
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Control panel
aDisplay
See the following pages for more
information.
bDirect select buttons
To select a wash program directly.
You can also save a "Favorite" wash
program on these buttons.
cStart button
dPC / Optical interface
Allows a service technician to check
and update the wash programs
eJog shuttle
Turn to select menus
Press to confirm the selection
fOn-Off button s
* Contents in the display will vary with program offering
Before using for the first time
Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed
and connected. See "Installation". Also check that the drain filter is securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use.
See the separate booklet supplied with the machine "Commissioning the
machine / Program chart / Settings".
Guide to the Washer
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Display
Main menu
1 Cottons Uni. 60°C Program selection...
2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F...
3 Delicates 40°C
4 Woollens H30°C 10:00
When the machine is switched on, the main menu (with four
favorite programs listed) appears and Program selection is
highlighted.
Jog shuttle
Turning the jog shuttle moves the highlighting to the next
option.
Pressing the jog shuttle selects the highlighted option.
Direct select buttons
Pressing a direct select button selects one of the four favorite
programs shown on the left of the display.
If you wish to change the programs shown in this list you can
do so (see "Saving a favorite program" for more information).
The direct select buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow Hwill appear in the
display above the direct select button, together with a
description of its function .
Program selection
There are two ways of selecting a program:
–Option 1: Select Program selection from the display and
press the jog shuttle.
–Option 2: Press direct select button D,E,For
G. This will automatically take you into the main menu for
that program.
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