Miele PW 6080 VARIO User manual

Operating and installation instructions
for washer-extractor
PW 6080 Vario
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 623 170
en-CA

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Disposing of your old machine
Electrical and electronic machines
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your machine.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your general waste.
Please contact your local community
waste collection/recycling centre for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Energy saving tips
Energy and water consumption
–Water consumption and energy
usage are determined by the size of
the load.
To make the most out of your
machine load the maximum dry load
for the programme you are using.
Detergent
–Do not exceed the amounts of
detergent recommended by the
manufacturer on the packaging.
– Reduce the amount of detergent for
smaller loads.
When drying with a tumble dryer
Selecting the highest possible spin
speed for the wash programme will
save energy when drying in a tumble
dryer afterwards.
Caring for the environment
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Caring for the environment..........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Operating the machine ............................................14
Control panel .....................................................14
Before using for the first time.........................................14
Display ..........................................................15
Operating the machine in wash-salon mode.............................17
Tips ............................................................18
1. Sort the laundry .................................................18
2. Load the drum ..................................................19
3. Select a programme .............................................19
Garment care label symbols .........................................20
Short instructions ................................................21
Selecting a programme ............................................25
Selecting/changing a programme .....................................25
Saving a favourite programme .......................................27
Extras ..........................................................28
Pre-wash ........................................................28
Starch stop.......................................................28
Rinse hold .......................................................29
Intensive* ........................................................29
Water plus* ......................................................29
Timer ...........................................................30
Spinning ........................................................31
Maximum final spin speed...........................................31
Rinse and interim spin ...........................................31
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ..................................31
To omit the spin between rinses and the final spin .....................31
Changing the programme sequence .................................32
Payment system...................................................32
Interrupting a programme ...........................................32
To cancel a programme ............................................32
Changing a programme ............................................32
Detergent .......................................................33
Water softeners ...................................................33
Washing with several components ....................................33
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Colour run and dye removers/dyes ....................................33
Fabric conditioners, liquid starch and starch formulations ..................34
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or
liquid starch to laundry at the end of a programme .....................34
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately ...................34
Adding starch separately .........................................34
Adding starch separately using Starch stop ..........................34
External dispensing system..........................................35
Empty sensor ..................................................35
Cleaning and care ................................................37
Cleaning the machine ..............................................37
Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................40
Problem solving guide ............................................41
What to do if......................................................41
The programme does not start .......................................41
A fault message appears in the display ................................42
General problems .................................................43
An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................44
The door will not open ..............................................45
To continue a programme after a power cut .............................45
Peak load ........................................................46
Display Service ...................................................46
Opening the drum door in the event of a
blocked drain outlet and/or power failure ...............................47
Drain the machine. ..............................................47
... Machines with a drain filter ......................................47
Cleaning the drainage system .....................................48
... Machines with a dump valve ....................................48
Opening the drum door ..........................................49
After sales service ................................................50
Repairs..........................................................50
PC / Optical interface...............................................50
Optional accessories ...............................................50
Installation ......................................................51
Front view........................................................51
Rear view ........................................................52
Side view ........................................................53
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Bird's eye view....................................................53
Installing the machine ..............................................53
Installation on an raised plinth ........................................54
Payment system...................................................54
Installation surface.................................................55
Removing the transit bars ...........................................55
Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................56
Levelling the machine ..............................................57
Plumbing ........................................................58
Connection to the cold water supply ................................58
Connection to the hot water supply .................................59
Recycled water connection .......................................59
Connection to a very hot water supply ...............................59
Water drainage ...................................................60
Dump valve version .............................................60
Machines with a drain pump ......................................60
Electrical connection ...............................................61
Technical data ...................................................62
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~It is essential to read these instructions.
This machine conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important information on its safety, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that they are
made available to new users.
They must be made aware of these warning and safety
instructions.
Intended use
~Only use the machine to wash items which are specified by the
manufacturer to be machine-washable on the wash-care label. Any
other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or
operation of the machine.
~This machine must be used as described in these operating
instructions and must be checked on a regular basis to make sure it is
functioning correctly. Maintenance must be carried out when
necessary.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The machine is suitable for indoor use only.
~This machine is not intended for use by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they have been shown how to use it correctly by
a person responsible for their safety.
~Keep children away from the machine at all times. It is not a toy!
To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it
or to play with its controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm,
and supervise children whilst you are using it.
~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.
~It is the operator's responsiblity to ensure that the standard of
disinfection in thermal as well as chemo thermal procedures is
maintained (in accordance with local authority regulations) by
carrying out suitable validation tests. Disinfection programmes must
not be interrupted, as this can have a limiting effect on the
disinfection result.
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the machine, check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged machine.
~The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is
any doubt the on-site wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric
shock).
~Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the
user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele service technician. If this is not done any
resultant damage will not be covered by the guarantee. Ensure
current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
~Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorised to
do so by Miele.
~In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the machine must
be disconnected from the electricity supply.
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or
–it is switched off at the mains, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
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~This machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply
using a hose that is in good condition. Old hoses must not be
re-used. Check the hose regularly for signs of wear. Change in good
time to avoid the risk of leaks and subsequent damage.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety
standards of the machine be guaranteed.
~Do not use force to open the drum door. The door handle is fitted
with a safety device to ensure that the door lock functions correctly.
~This machine is inteded for stationary use only.
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Correct use
~Do not install your machine in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability
of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below
freezing point.
~Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the
immediate vicinity.
~Before using the machine for the first time, check that the transit
bars at the rear of the machine have been removed (see section on
"Installation"). During spinning, a transit bar which is still in place
may result in damage to both the machine and adjacent furniture or
appliances.
~Flooding danger.
If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin, check that the water can
drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing. Make
sure the drain hose is secure, so that the force of the water flowing
out of the hose does not dislodge it.
~Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins,
paper clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry.
Shake out wash cloths before placing them in the machine to ensure
that any coarse or harmful residues are removed. These may
damage components of the machine (e.g. suds container, drum),
which in turn can result in damage to the laundry.
~If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine
should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to descale
the machine only use proprietary non-corrosive descaling agents
and strictly observe the instructions on the packaging. A special
descaling agent is available to order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department. Follow the usage instructions on the packaging
carefully.
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