Miele PW 6080 VARIO Manual

Commissioning the machine,
Program chart, Settings
PW 6080 Vario AV
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and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 145 980
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Commissioning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Program chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic programs ...................................................11
Household .......................................................15
Sport ...........................................................15
Hotel............................................................16
Bedding .........................................................17
Disinfection ......................................................18
Maintenance program ..............................................18
Hygiene .........................................................19
Sluice ...........................................................19
Bakers/Butchers ..................................................20
Beauty salons/Health spas ..........................................21
Buildings maintenance .............................................22
Fire service ......................................................25
Professional cleaners...............................................27
Equestrian .......................................................28
Special programs .................................................29
Relay control for external dispensing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Settings menu J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
To open the Settings menu ..........................................36
Settings/Supervisor level menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
To open the Settings/Supervisor level menu .............................37
Language J......................................................39
Sort languages....................................................39
Suds cooling .....................................................39
Time of day ......................................................40
Supervisor level ..................................................40
Display contrast/Display brightness ...................................40
Standby .........................................................41
Memory .........................................................41
Temperature unit ..................................................41
Special programs .................................................42
To create a special program ......................................42
Favorites ........................................................45
Contents
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Logo............................................................45
Language menu...................................................45
Intensive water plus ................................................46
Water plus .......................................................46
Save ............................................................46
Auto load control ..................................................46
Pre-wash water ...................................................46
Main wash water ..................................................47
Rinse water ......................................................47
Low water pressure ................................................47
MOPS pre-spin ...................................................47
MOPS final spin ...................................................47
Standard finish....................................................48
Disinfection finish..................................................48
Empty sensor .....................................................48
Water level Cottons ................................................48
Water level Min. iron ...............................................48
Pre-wash temp. Cottons ............................................48
PW duration Cottons ...............................................49
Wash time Cottons.................................................49
Wash time Min. iron ................................................49
Target groups ....................................................49
Pre-wash ........................................................50
No. rinses Cottons .................................................50
No. rinses Minimum iron ............................................50
Pre-rinse Cottons ..................................................50
Pre-rinse Minimum iron .............................................50
Spin free of charge ................................................50
Coin mechanism lock ..............................................51
Demo program....................................................51
No deterg. .......................................................51
Temp. reduction...................................................51
Controls .........................................................52
Delay start .......................................................52
Settings which can only be changed during the commissioning process ......53
Payment system ................................................53
Supervisor level code ............................................53
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Before using for the first time
,Before commissioning the machine, ensure that it is
correctly installed and connected. Please follow the
operating and installation instructions.
,Commissioning must be completed to determine the
settings for daily operation.
Certain settings can only be altered during the
commissioning process. After that, these can only be
changed by a Miele service technician.
Setting the language J
Settings
Language F#eština
dansk
deutsch
english H
^Turn the multi-function selector to highlight the language of
your choice.
^Press the multi-function selector to confirm your choice of
language.
Use this language?
OK
H
Back A
H
^Turn the multi-function selector to select OK, and confirm
by pressing the multi-function selector.
If you wish to select a different language:
^Select and confirm Back.
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To set the time of day
The time may already have been set at the factory. If it has,
and is correct, you can skip this section. It is possible to alter
the time at any stage via the Settings menu.
Settings
Time of day
24 h clock...
12 h clock...
Time not displayed
^Confirm either 24 h or 12 h. If you confirm Time not
displayed, the following step will be skipped.
9:00
Set the time of day
^Turn the multi-function selector to select the hour and press
it to confirm your selection.
^Then set the minutes.
^Pressing the multi-function selector again saves the time of
day in memory.
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Determining target groups
By selecting target groups, you are determining the
program range of the washer-extractor. You can see which
programs are assigned to each target group under
"Program chart" later in this booklet.
Settings
Target groups
§Professional cleaners V
~Equestrian
~Special programs
Confirm selection
^Use the jog shuttle to select and confirm none, one or
several of the target groups, as required.
The 16 permanent basic programs are always displayed
and cannot be deselected.
– A target group selected will be indicated with a tick: 9.
– Mark the target group programs that you have selected
with a cross in the box 8.
8Household
8Sport
8Hotel
8Bedding
8Disinfection
8Maintenance program
8Hygiene
8Sluice
8Bakers/Butchers
8Beauty salons/Health spas
8Buildings maintenance
8Fire service
8Professional cleaners
8Equestrian
8Special programs
Only once you have made your selection, select Confirm
selection and press the jog shuttle to confirm your choice.
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Each of these settings must now be
confirmed (and altered if required).
More details about the settings are
given at the end of this booklet.
Place a cross in the box 8to
indicate your selection, or fill in the
gaps _____ as required.
Pre-wash water
This setting establishes the temperature
of the water for the pre-wash.
^Select either:
8Cold
The washer-extractor is only
connected to a cold water supply. Or
8Hot
The washer-extractor is connected to
hot and cold water supplies.
Main wash water
This setting establishes the temperature
of the water for the main wash.
^Select either:
8Cold
The washer-extractor is only
connected to a cold water supply. Or
8Hot
The washer-extractor is connected to
hot and cold water supplies.
See the paragraph "Water
connection" in the "Installation and
connection" section of the Operating
and installation instructions.
Set contrast
The contrast for the display can be set
in 10 steps.
^Select the contrast for the display.
Step _____ (1 to 10)
Set brightness
The brightness for the display can be
set in 10 steps.
^Select the brightness for the display.
Step _____ (1 to 10)
Payment system
Setting for coin-operated machines.
^Select the option you require.
8No coin box
The Coin mechanism lock setting for
operating the machine with a coin
box is skipped.
8Program operation
The machine is operated using a
coin box.
8Timed operation
The machine is coin-operated using
a time meter.
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8IK6
Serial interface RS 232 for Interface
card 6 is active in coin operation
mode (an IK6 module must be fitted).
8RS 232
Serial interface RS 232 is active
when the machine is operated with
coins (an RS 232 module must be
fitted).
Coin mechanism lock
The Coin mechanism lock setting
determines when the door is locked
when operated with a coin box after the
start of the program.
^Select the option you want.
8Immediately
The machine locks straight away.
8In 3 minutes
The machine will lock after a period
of 3 minutes (default setting)
8As soon as canceled
The machine locks straight away.
Cancel will appear in the display if
the start button is held in for 4
seconds. You can then cancel the
program in the next 3 minutes.
83 min. after canceling
The machine will lock after a period
of 3 minutes. Cancel will appear in
the display if the start button is held
in for 4 seconds. You can then
cancel the program in the next 3
minutes.
Supervisor level code
The Settings/Supervisor level can be
locked with a code to prevent it being
accessed by unauthorized personnel
(the Language Jsetting can still be
altered).
^Select the option you want.
8Code not required
Only some of the settings can be
changed (temporary Language
setting, Suds cooling, Time of day,
contrast, brightness, standby,
memory and temperature unit).
These settings can be changed by
any user.
Other settings can only be changed
by a Miele Service Technician.
8Code required
A code (000) must be entered in
order to change the settings. All
settings (see Settings menu) can be
changed.
Select this option if you only want
users to be able to change settings
via a code.
The Language setting can be
changed temporarily by any user.
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Transport struts
A message will appear in the display to remind you to remove
the transport struts.
^Remove them (if this has not already been done by your
fitter). Then press the multi-function selector to confirm that
this has been done.
To repeat the commissioning process
If you are not certain that all of the settings are correct, you
will need to repeat the commissioning process.
Set up successful
i
OK
H
Back A
H
^Select Back and confirm your selection.
The commissioning process must then be repeated.
To finish the commissioning process
–1. Confirm
If you are sure that all of the settings are correct.
Set up successful
i
OK
H
Back A
H
^Confirm with OK.
The entry menu will appear.
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1 Cottons Uni. 60°C Program selection...
2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F...
3 Delicates 40°C
4 Woollens H30°C 03:00
To finish the commissioning process completely, a first wash
program must be started.
If the power to the machine is switched off before the first
wash program is started (e.g. by pressing the Kbutton),
the commissioning process can be carried out again.
Once a wash program that is longer than 20 minutes has
been run, it is not possible to carry out the commissioning
process again.
–2. Start the first wash program
For safety reasons, spinning is not possible until the first
wash program has been run. To activate the spinning
function and to complete the commissioning process, you
must run a wash program without laundry and without
detergent.
^Open the stopcocks.
^Select Cottons 60°C and confirm your selection.
The main menu for Cottons Universal will then appear.
^Press the flashing Start button.
After this program has finished, the washer-extractor is ready
for processing laundry.
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Basic programs
Cottons Hygiene 158°F - 203°F (70°C - 95°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. bed linen, baby clothing,
underwear.
Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*
Detergent Universal detergent
Cottons Uni. Cold to 140°F (60°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Cottons or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. T-shirts, pants.
Note For dark colored fabrics use a detergent for colored fabrics, or
liquid detergent.
Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*
Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for colored fabrics
Minimum iron 86°F - 140°F (30°C - 60°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Synthetic and mixed fiber garments as well as easy care cotton,
e.g. shirts and blouses.
Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*
Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for colored fabrics
Delicates 86°F - 140°F (30°C - 60°C) Max. load 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Fabric type For delicate garments made of synthetic fiber, mixed fiber, rayon
and easy care cotton.
Note Max. spin speed 600 rpm
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold, Intensive*
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates
*Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level.
Program chart
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Woollens /Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics.
Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens
Starch Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Note The laundry (table cloths, napkins, workwear) should be washed
but not treated with fabric conditioner.
Extra option Rinse hold
Starching
agent
Liquid starch, powder starch formulations
Spin Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be
spun in the machine.
Note Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
Extra rinse Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be
rinsed and spun in the machine.
Note Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.
Drain
For draining water from the machine.
Quick wash Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Very lightly soiled fabrics which can be washed in a Cottons
program.
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for colored fabrics
Program chart
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Silks /Cold to 86°F (30°C) Max. load 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Fabric type Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content
Tip Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Note Max. spin speed 600 rpm
Extra options Rinse hold, Water plus*
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates
Shirts Cold to 140°F (60°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Items Shirts and blouses
Tips –Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
–Wash silk garments in the Silks program.
Note Max. spin speed 800 rpm
Extra options Starch stop, Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for colored fabrics
Intensive wash 104°F - 140°F (40°C - 60°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Heavily soiled cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics.
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent, detergent for colored fabrics
*Water plus has to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level menu.
Program chart
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Outerwear Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Outerwear made from microfiber
Tips –Zip up jackets before washing.
–Do not use fabric conditioner.
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates or fabric specific specialist
detergent
Proofing 86°F - 104°F (30°C - 40°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type For treating microfiber fabrics, ski wear, fine closeweave cotton
garments (poplin) or tablecloths with a water and dirt resistant
finish.
Tips – The items should be color sorted and freshly laundered and
spun or dried before proofing.
– For best results, they should be heat-treated afterwards, either
in a tumble dryer or by ironing.
Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra option Rinse hold
Proofing
agents
– Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer
as being "suitable for use on membrane textiles" as these
consist of fluorochemical compounds. Do not use proofing
agents which contain paraffin.
–Add proofing agents to the fabric conditioner compartment §.
Towelling 104°F - 203°F (40°C - 95°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Towels and toweling garments such as robes
Tip For dark colored fabrics use a detergent for colored fabrics.
Extra options Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent
Program chart
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Household
Dark garments Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fiber.
Tip Wash inside out.
Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent for colored fabrics
Denim Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Tips –Wash denim inside out.
–Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first
few washes. Wash light and dark colored items separately.
Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent for colored fabrics
Sport
Indoor sportswear 86°F - 104°F (30°C - 40°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Sport and fitness clothing such as shorts and tops made from
synthetic or mixed fiber
Note Max. spin speed 800 rpm
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates
Outdoor sportswear 86°F - 140°F (30°C - 60°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Sportswear made of synthetic or mixed fiber, or membrane textiles
which require reproofing at the same time
Tip Add a suitable proofing agent to the fabric conditioner compartment
Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*
Detergent Universal detergent or detergent for colored fabrics
*Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level menu.
Program chart
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Hotel
Kitchen linen 140°F - 203°F (60°C - 95°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Kitchen linen made from cotton and linen fabrics, e.g. chef's
whites, catering uniforms, serving cloths, cleaning cloths.
Tip Select Pre-wash for stubborn soiling. Use a detergent containing
enzymes for the pre-wash.
Note Includes a pre-rinse to remove coarse soiling.
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent
Table linen 86°F - 140°F (30°C - 60°C) Max. load 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
Fabric type Cotton, linen and mixed fiber table linen, such as tablecloths and
napkins.
Tip Select Pre-wash for stubborn soiling. Use a detergent containing
enzymes for the pre-wash.
Notes – Soaking will help disperse stains (enzyme phase).
– Max. spin speed 1000 rpm
Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*
Detergent Universal detergent
Curtains Cold to 104°F (40°C) Max. load 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Fabric type Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable
by the manufacturer.
Tip Select Without spin for curtains which crease easily.
Notes –Includes a pre-rinse to remove dust.
–Spin speed max. 600 rpm
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Specialist curtain detergent, universal detergent or detergent for
colored fabrics, in powder form
Bed linen 140°F - 203°F (60°C - 95°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Bed linen made from cotton or cotton mix fabrics.
Tip For dark colored fabrics use a detergent for colored fabrics.
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent or detergent for colored fabrics
*Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level menu.
Program chart
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Bedding
Pillows 104°F - 203°F (40°C - 95°C) 1-2 pillows
Items Pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings.
Note A spin cycle is carried out after water is first added in order to
deflate the pillows.
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent
Down duvets 104°F - 140°F (40°C - 60°C) 1 duvet
Items Duvets with feather, down or synthetic fillings.
Notes A spin cycle is carried out after water is first added in order to
deflate the duvets.
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent
Synthetic duvets 104°F - 140°F (40°C - 60°C) 1 duvet
Items Duvets with a synthetic filling
Note Max. spin speed 800 rpm
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent
Natural fiber blankets Cold to 86°F (30°C) 1 blanket
Items Natural fiber quilts and blankets.
Note Max. spin speed 1100 rpm
Extra option Rinse hold
Detergent Liquid detergent; do not use detergents containing protease.
Please observe the instructions on the wash care label. Only wash items in this
machine which are indicated as being machine-washable on the label.
Program chart
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Disinfection
Therm.DIS 15 min 185°F (85°C) Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics.
Notes –Thermal disinfection.
–The wash cycle is followed by a disinfection phase at 85°C, with
a holding time of 15 minutes.
–The No spin setting is not possible.
Extra option Pre-wash
Detergent Specially formulated detergent (detergent containing bleach)
CTh. DIS 10 min
CTh. DIS 20 min
CTh. DIS 30 min
158°F (70°C)
140°F (60°C)
104°F (40°C)
Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics.
Notes – Chemo-thermal disinfection programs with different
temperatures and holding times.
– The No spin setting is not possible.
Extra option Pre-wash
Detergent Specially formulated detergent (registered detergents and
disinfectants; standards operating in your country must be
observed).
Maintenance program
Maintenance program 158°F (70°C) No laundry
For cleaning the detergent drawer, the drum, the suds container
and the drainage system.
–Detergent is required.
–If you use disinfection programs on a regular basis, the
Maintenance prog. should be frequently carried out.
Detergent Universal detergent
Program chart
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Hygiene
Hygiene No laundry
Hygiene will appear in the display if the last program selected used a
temperature below 55°C or if the Spin program is selected. You should then run
a program that uses a temperature of at least 60°C or the Hygiene program.
To select the Hygiene program:
–Do not put any laundry into the drum, add a little detergent to compartment
jand start the program, or
–Select a wash program with a temperature higher than 60°C.
If you ignore this advice, the next program will run as usual, and the Hygiene
instruction will appear in the display again at the end of the program.
Sluice
Sluice low
Sluice high
149°F (65°C)
167°F (75°C)
Max. load 11 lbs (5 kg)
Fabric type Heavily soiled cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. nappies.
Notes – Includes 2 pre-rinses to remove coarse soiling.
– Spin speed: 1300 rpm
– The Sluice programs conform to Health Service Guideline
HSG(95)18
Detergent Universal detergent
MRSA plus 104°F (40°C) Max. load 11 lbs (5 kg)
Fabric type Synthetic, mixed fiber and easy care cotton garments.
Notes –Add disinfectant that is active against MRSA to the fabric
conditioner compartment §.
–Spin speed: 1000 rpm
–The MRSA plus program conforms to the British Standard.
Detergent Universal detergent
Program chart
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Bakers/Butchers
Flour
Flour+
104°F - 203°F (40°C - 95°C)
104°F - 203°F (40°C - 95°C)
Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Overalls, jackets, hats and cloths made from cotton or mixed
fiber.
Tip –Use a detergent containing enzymes.
–Select the Flour + program for heavy soiling.
Note Includes a pre-rinse to remove coarse soiling.
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent
Grease and fat
Grease and fat+
104°F - 176°F (40°C - 80°C)
104°F - 203°F (40°C - 95°C)
Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Overalls, jackets, hats and cloths made from cotton or mixed
fiber.
Tip – Use a detergent containing enzymes.
– Select the Grease and fat + program for heavy soiling, and use
a specialist liquid detergent.
Note Includes a pre-rinse to remove coarse soiling.
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent
Workwear
Workwear+
104°F - 176°F (40°C - 80°C)
140°F - 203°F (60°C - 95°C)
Max. load 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Fabric type Heavily soiled overalls, trousers, jackets made from cotton or
mixed fiber.
Tips –Use a detergent with enzymes for the pre-wash.
–Select the Workwear+ program for heavy soiling, and use a
specialist liquid detergent.
Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold
Detergent Universal detergent
Program chart
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