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. 07 530 390
en-GB

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Recycling packaging materials saves
raw materials and reduces the amount
of waste produced. Rather than just
throwing these materials away, please
ensure they are 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 household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your dealer 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 ............................................10
Control panel .....................................................10
Before using for the first time.........................................10
Display ..........................................................11
Operating a wash-salon machine .....................................13
Tips ............................................................14
1. Sort the laundry .................................................14
2. Load the drum ..................................................15
3. Select a programme .............................................15
Garment care label symbols ........................................16
Short instructions ................................................17
Select a programme...............................................21
Selecting/changing a programme .....................................21
Saving a favourite programme .......................................23
Extras ..........................................................24
Pre-wash ........................................................24
Starch stop.......................................................24
Rinse hold .......................................................25
Intensive* ........................................................25
Water plus* ......................................................25
Timer ...........................................................26
Spinning ........................................................27
Maximum final spin speed...........................................27
Rinse and interim spin ...........................................27
To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ..................................27
To omit the spin between rinses and the final spin .....................27
Contents
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Changing the programme sequence .................................28
Payment system...................................................28
Interrupting a programme ...........................................28
To cancel a programme ............................................28
Changing a programme ............................................28
Detergent .......................................................29
Water softeners ...................................................29
Washing with several components ....................................29
Colour run and dye removers/dyes ....................................29
Fabric conditioners, liquid starch and starch formulations ..................30
Automatic dispensing of fabric conditioner or liquid starch to laundry
at the end of a programme ........................................30
Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately ...................30
Adding starch separately .........................................30
Adding starch separately using Starch stop ..........................30
External dispensing system..........................................31
Empty sensor ..................................................31
Cleaning and care ................................................33
Cleaning the machine ..............................................33
Cleaning the water inlet filters ........................................36
Problem solving guide ............................................37
What to do if......................................................37
The programme does not start .......................................37
A fault message appears in the display ................................38
General problems .................................................39
An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................40
The door will not open ..............................................41
To continue a programme after a power cut .............................41
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or
power failure .....................................................42
Drain the machine. ..............................................42
... Machines with a drain filter ......................................42
Cleaning the drainage system .....................................43
... Machines with a drain valve .....................................43
Opening the drum door ..........................................44
Contents
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After sales service ................................................45
Repairs..........................................................45
PC / Optical interface...............................................45
Optional accessories ...............................................45
Installation ......................................................46
Front view........................................................46
Rear view ........................................................47
Side view ........................................................48
Bird's eye view....................................................48
Installing the machine ..............................................48
Installation on a raised plinth .........................................49
Payment system...................................................49
Installation surface.................................................50
Removing the transit bars ...........................................50
Re-fitting the transit bars ............................................51
Levelling the machine ..............................................52
Plumbing ........................................................53
Connection to the cold water supply ................................53
Hot water connection ............................................54
Recycled water connection .......................................54
Hot water supply................................................54
Water drainage ...................................................55
Drain valve version ..............................................55
Machines with a drain pump ......................................55
Electrical connection ...............................................56
Technical data ...................................................57
Contents
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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.
Correct application
Only use the machine to wash items
which are specified by the
manufacturer to be machine-washable
on the wash-care label, and textiles
composed of hand-washable wool or
wool blend fabrics as well as satin,
lace, silk and other hand-washable
garments. Any other applications may
be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use
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.
~This machine is not intended for use
by persons (including children) 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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Technical safety
~Before setting up the washing
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
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present 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 approved 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 is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
–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).
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~If this machine is being used in a
commercial environment please ensure
that all relevant health and safety
regulations are obeyed.
~This machine may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
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.
~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.
~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.
~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 or your Miele dealer. Follow
the usage instructions on the
packaging carefully.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Textiles which have been
pre-treated in solvent based cleaning
agents must be thoroughly rinsed in
clean water before being washed in this
machine.
~Never use solvent based cleaning
agents in this machine, as this may
result in damage to component parts
and create toxic fumes. Such agents
also pose a fire and explosion hazard.
~Benzine, petrol, paraffin or any
easily flammable liquid must not be
stored or used near this machine. Fire
and explosion risk!
~Only use dyes specified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for use
in a washing machine. Always observe
the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
~Colour 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, casing) with liquid
cleaning and disinfecting agents which
contain chlorine or sodium
hypochlorite. These agents can have a
corrosive effect on stainless steel.
Aggressive vapours containing chlorine
bleach can also be corrosive. Do not
store open containers of these agents
near the machine.
~Do not use a pressure washer or
hose to clean the machine.
~It is particularly important to observe
manafucturer's instructions when using
a combination of cleaning agents and
special application products. Only use
the product for the application
described by the manufacturer, to
avoid any material damage or the
occurrence of strong chemical
reactions.
Accessories
~Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele. If
other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims will be invalidated.
Disposing of your old machine
~Before disposing of an old machine
it is important to disable the door lock.
This way you will prevent the risk of
children accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their
lives.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Control panel
aDisplay
See the following pages for more information.
bShort cut buttons
For selecting an individual programme quickly. These buttons can be
re-programmed to select your favourite wash programmes instead of the
pre-set ones.
cStart button
dPC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians for testing purposes and for uploading new
software to the machine.
eMulti-function selector
This is used to select menu options (by turning it) and to confirm your selection
(by pressing it).
fOn-Off button s
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.
Commission the machine as described in the separate booklet supplied with the
machine.
Operating the machine
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Display
Entry menu
1 Cottons Uni. 60°C Programme 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 entry menu (with four
favourite programmes listed) appears and Programme
selection is highlighted.
Multi-function selector
Turning the multi-function selector moves the highlighting to
the next option.
Pressing the multi-function selector selects the highlighted
option.
Short cut buttons
Pressing a short cut button selects one of the four favourite
programmes shown on the left of the display.
If you wish to change the programmes shown in this list you
can do so (see "Saving a favourite programme" for more
information).
The short cut buttons have different functions in the other
menus. Where this is the case, an arrow Hwill appear in the
display above the short cut button, together with a
description of its function .
Programme selection
There are two ways of selecting a programme:
–Option 1: Select Programme selection from the display and
press the multi-function selector.
–Option 2: Press short cut button D,E,For G.
This will automatically take you into the main menu for that
programme.
Operating the machine
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Programme selection menu
Programme
selection
Cottons Hygiene V
Cottons Uni.
Minimum iron
Delicates H
You can use the multi-function selector to select any
programme. The highlighting will move up or down
depending on the direction the multi-function selector is
turned in.
The HVarrows on the right of the display, indicate further
options.
Pressing the multi-function selector takes you to the main
menu of the programme selected.
Wash programme main menu
Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm
Duration: 0:53 h
Extras
H
Timer Y
H
Back A
H
Turn the multi-function selector to highlight programme,
temperature or spin speed. Pressing the multi-function
selector selects the highlighted option and opens the relevant
sub-menu.
The sub-menus Extras and Timer can be accessed by
pressing the short cut button directly below them.
To go back to the entry menu press short cut button G
below the word Back.
Alternatively, you can also highlight and confirm all options by
just using the multi-function selector.
Settings menu J
The Settings menu is used for altering standard settings. See
the separate booklet supplied with the machine for further
information on how to alter settings.
Operating the machine
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Operating a wash-salon machine
The entry menu will vary depending on the Control setting
selected.
The machine is operated either with the short cut keys D,
E,F,Gor the multi-function selector.
WS shortcut keys, basic
1 Cottons Uni. 60°C
2 Minimum iron 40°C
3 Delicates 40°C
4 Woollens H30°C
4 programmes are available to choose from. To specify which
programmes are available go to the Settings/supervisor level
menu.
WS shortcut keys + Logo
M
PROFESSIONAL
30°C
H
60°C
H
95°C
H
More
H
12 programmes are available to choose from. To specify
which programmes are available go to the Settings/
supervisor level menu.
Operating the machine
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1. Sort the laundry
^Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to textiles and to
components in the machine.
Removing marks
^Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should
be cleaned as soon as possible,
preferably whilst still fresh. Spillages
should be carefully dabbed off using
a soft, colourfast cloth. Do not rub!
Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated
with liquid detergent, stain removers
etc. first, following the manufacturer's
instructions. With particularly stubborn
stains ask your dry cleaner for advice.
,Do not use solvent-based
cleaning agents in this machine.
Sorting laundry
^Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.
Dark textiles often contain excess dye
and should be washed separately
several times before being included in
a mixed load. Always wash whites and
coloureds separately.
–Curtains: Remove lead weights first
or place in a laundry bag.
–Underwiring and collar stiffeners:
Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar
stiffeners, etc. should be removed or
sewn in.
– Knitted garments, trousers and
jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn
inside out, if recommended by the
manufacturer.
– Close any zips, fasten hooks and
eyes etc before washing.
–Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent
small items from being rolled up
inside them.
–See the separate booklet supplied
with the machine for further tips.
Do not wash any items in this machine
which are specified by the
manufacturer as not washable on the
care label. (hsymbol)
Tips
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2. Load the drum
^Switch the machine off with the K
On/Off button.
^To open the drum door pull on the
handle.
Do not use force as it is fitted with a
safety device to prevent it being
opened by mistake. Forcing the door
handle can cause damage to the
locking mechanism (see "Problem
solving guide, The door will not
open").
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely
into the drum. Mixing both large and
small items gives better wash results
and also helps distribute the load
evenly during spinning.
The most efficient use of energy and
water is achieved when a full load is
washed. However, do not overload as
this causes creases and reduces
cleaning efficiency.
^Close the drum door. Press the door
firmly to shut it and then lock the
handle in position. Do not slam the
drum door.
,Make sure that no items are
caught between the door and the
drum.
3. Select a programme
^Select the most appropriate
programme for the load being
washed.
See the separate booklet supplied with
the machine for an overview of which
programmes are available.
Tips
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Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature the garment
can be washed at. The number of
bars under the symbol indicate the
level of agitation permitted.
9No bar under the symbol:
= normal agitation
4One bar under the symbol:
= reduced agitation
cTwo bars under the symbol:
= much reduced agitation
/Hand wash (if no temperature
is specified use the lowest
temperature or cold)
hDo not wash
Drying
The number of dots indicates the
drying temperature
qNormal temperature
rLow temperature
sDo not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the
ironing temperature
IHot iron (max sole plate temp.
approx. 200°C)
HMedium hot iron (max sole
plate temp. approx. 150°C)
GCool iron (max sole plate
temp. approx. 110°C). Do not
steam iron garments carrying
this symbol.
JDo not iron
Professional cleaning
fDry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
agent required.
p
wProfessional Wet Clean only
DDo not dry clean
Bleaching
xAny oxidising bleaching
agent can be used
{Only use an oxygen based
bleach or a non-chlorine
bleach
zDo not bleach
Garment care label symbols
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,It is very important to read both
the ""Tips" and "Garment care label
symbols" sections before
proceeding.
ASort the laundry
BLoad the drum
^Switch on the machine.
^Open the drum door.
^Unfold the laundry and load loosely
into the drum.
,Make sure that no items are
caught between the door and the
drum.
^Close the drum door.
1. Push the door shut.
2Then lock the handle in position.
Short instructions
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CSelect a programme
Programme descriptions
–See the separate booklet supplied
with the machine for an overview of
which programmes are available.
You can select a programme either by:
–using the appropriate short cut
button to select one of the four
programmes listed in the display
("favourites"), or
– you can select one from the
Programme selection menu.
^If required, you can then select any
Extras and/or Timer for Delay start
from the relevant sub-menu.
Payment system
If your machine is connected to a
payment system, the amount of
payment required will appear in the
display.
If a programme is cancelled after it
has started you can lose your credit
(depending on how the machine
was set up).
Short instructions
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DAdd detergent
You also need take the level of soiling
and water hardness into account.
Too little detergent results in:
–Laundry not getting properly clean,
and with time may become grey and
hard to the touch.
–Greasy particles clinging to laundry.
–Limescale deposits on the heater
elements.
Too much detergent results in:
–Excessive foam which causes a low
level of agitation and poor wash,
rinse and spin results.
– A burden to the environment.
See "Detergent" for further information.
This machine is set up for
connection to an external
dispensing system for dispensing
liquid agents (see "Detergent -
External dispensing system").
^Pull out the detergent drawer and
add detergent to the compartments
as follows:
i= Detergent for the pre-wash
j= Detergent for the main wash
§= Fabric conditioner, liquid starch
or proofing agent
^Close the detergent drawer.
The detergent drawer must not be
opened during a programme. It
must remain closed whilst the
machine is in use.
The §compartment is not used
during Disinfection programmes.
Do not put anything in the §
compartment.
Short instructions
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EStart the programme
The Start button will flash as soon as a
programme can be started.
^Press the Start button.
The Start button will now light up
constantly.
The estimated programme duration will
appear in the display. This will count
down in one minute steps. During the
first 10 minutes the machine measures
how much water is being absorbed by
the laundry. The programme duration
may be shorter depending on this
absorbency rate.
The programme sequence is also
shown in the display. The washing
machine lets you know which section of
the programme has been reached.
Once washing is in progress, you can
press the following short cut buttons:
– Button DExtras can be used to
select or de-select extras.
–Button ETimer can be used to call
up the current time of day and to see
the estimated end time of the
programme.
–Button GCancel cancels the
current programme. The suds are
pumped away immediately.
FUnload the drum
Finish will appear in the display.
^Open the drum door.
^Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Items left in
the drum could discolour other items
in the next wash or become
discoloured themselves.
^Close the drum door. Otherwise there
is the danger of objects being placed
inadvertently in the drum. If these
remained unnoticed and were
washed in the next load, they could
damage the laundry.
^Switch the machine off using the On/
Off button.
Short instructions
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