Miele W 6071 User manual

Operating Instructions
Wet Clean System
W 6071
To prevent accidents
and machine damage UV
read these instructions
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 018 400

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before usin the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting current time and date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Before the first wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pepare and sort the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Add detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing temperaure and spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Program sequence display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Program end - opening the drum door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Special options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Prewash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Without final spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Skipping program cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Interrupting a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cancelling a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Washer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the drain pump and
lint trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Guide to the data plate symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shipping struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Level the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Plumbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electrical Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Contents
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WARNING:
Read all instructions before installation or
use to prevent injury and machine
damage.
This washer-extractor is only intended for
laundry not impregnated with dangerous
or flammable substances.
Dry cleaning solvents must not be used
in this machine. Such solvents could
cause a fire or explosion.
This appliance conforms to all uniform
safety codes and regulations. The manu-
facturer cannot be held responsible for
damage or injury caused by improper use
of this appliance.
All personnel working with this machine
must be fully trained in its use and safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
Electrical Safety
Installation, repair and maintenance work
should be by a Miele authorized service
technician. Work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.
Before installation make sure that the
voltage and frequency listed on the data
plate correspond with the site electrical
supply. This data must correspond to
prevent injury and machine damage.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
Be certain your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety of this
appliance, continuity must exist between the
appliance and an effective grounding
system. It is imperative that this basic safety
requirement be met. If there is any doubt,
have the electrical system of the house
checked by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy
of, an effective grounding system.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electrical supply when
the fuse is withdrawn, the circuit breaker has
been tripped, or the unit has been unplug-
ged.
Do not damage, remove or bypass the
safety features and controls of the
machine.
If there is any damage to the machine or
to the cable insulation, the machine must
not be used until it has been repaired.
Any removable outer panels must be in
place, and all moving or electrical parts
shielded before the machine is operated.
Use
Never use or store gasoline or gasoline
based substances or any easily flam-
mable substances near the machine. Do not
use the machine lid as a storage area.
Dan er of fire or explosion.
Only machine wash articles with a care
label stating they are suitable for
machine washing.
Never attempt to force open the door of
the washer-extractor. As a safety feature
the door handle has been designed with a
break line.
Never allow children to play in, on or
near the washer extractor, or to operate it
themselves. Please supervise its use by the
elderly or infirm.
The door porthole glass can become hot
during use of the machine. Do not allow
children to touch the glass.
Always make sure the drum is stationary
before reaching in to remove laundry.
Reaching into a moving drum is extremely
dangerous.
Waste water from washing and rinsing
must not be used as drinking water. It
must be discharged into a proper sewage
system.
The machine should only be operated
unsupervised if there is a floor drain
(gully) in the direct vicinity of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Only use genuine Miele accessories. If
unapproved parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability claims
may become void.
Chlorine or agents containing chlorine
are corrosive, and can under certain
conditions lead to permanent damage to
components.
Disinfecting and cleaning agents often
contain chloride (salts). If these sub-
stances dry on steel surfaces the residual
chlorides can attack the steel and cause
rusting.
To protect your machine from rust damage,
only use chloride free disinfecting and
cleaning agents for washing and disinfect-
ing, and for cleaning the machine. If you
accidentally spill an agent containing
chloride on the machine it should be rinsed
off with water and dried using a soft cloth.
Always follow the instructions of the
chemical manufacturer when using
cleaning agents and special application
chemicals. Only use such chemicals for the
purpose and in the situation specified by the
manufacturer in order to avoid the danger of
adverse chemical reactions and material
damage. If in doubt check the suitability of
the product for use in this machine with the
manufacturer before using it.
Where a chemical cleaning agent is
recommended on technical application
grounds, this does not imply that the manu-
facturer of the machine takes responsibility
for the effect of the chemical on the material
of the items being cleaned or on the washer.
Please be aware that changes in formula-
tion, storage conditions etc., which may not
be published by the chemical producer, can
have a negative effect on the cleaning result.
Dyes, dye removers and descaling
agents may only be used in this machine
if the manufacturer expressly states that they
are suitable for use in a washing machine.
There may be the danger of fire or
explosion.
Do not use high pressure cleaners to
hose down the machine.
Maintenance
Faulty components should only be
replaced with genuine Miele spare parts.
The safety standards of the machine can
only be guaranteed when Miele spare parts
are used.
Over time deterioration of parts can
occur, especially rubber components
such as hoses. Check the inlet hoses
regularly for signs of deterioration or leaks,
to prevent water or machine damage.
Local regulations regarding regular
inspection and maintenance of this
machine must be observed.
Noise level
Wash cycle Spin cycle
58.5 dB 74.3 dB
Disposal of an old appliance
When disposing of an appliance first
make it unusable. Disconnect it from
electricity, cut off the power cord and
remove the plug.
Disable the door lock, so children cannot
accidentally shut themselves in. Make
appropriate arrangements for the safe
disposal of the appliance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IN A SAFE PLACE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Front view
1Detergent dispenser
2Control panel
3Drum door
4Outer casing
5Drain pump door
64 Height adjustable feet
Guide to the washer
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Rear view
1Cold water connection
2Warm water connection
3Drain hose (for drain pump)
4Drain (for drain valve)*
5Back panel
6Liquid dispenser drawer
Liquid dispensing system
* not available in W 6071
7Air vent
8Cable entry for electrical connection
9Cold water connection for the
liquid dispensing system
10 Printer Interface
11 Cable connection for
3 dispenser pumps
12 Cable connection for the liquid
dispensing system
Guide to the washer
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Facia panel
6Display
7Program selector
8Door open
9YPower on button
10 ZPower off button
11 Access lock
12 Special options buttons
13 Cursor and input buttons
14 Delay Start button
15 XStart
16 7End
17 Optic interface
Guide to the washer
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Display
The display content will appear once the
machine is turned on. It is up to four lines
and 40 digits long, showing which program
has been selected.
Display durin a pro ram
1Planned temperature for the current cycle
2Name of the current cycle
3Program number
4Program name
5Time line for the current cycle
6Planned temperature of the next cycle
7Name of the next cycle
8Actual temperature
9Points to a further display line Access lock
Guide to the washer
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Pro ram selector
Program numbers 1 - 24 can be selected
directly. Program numbers 25 - 99 can be
selected using selector position 24 and the
4"Plus" button.
The name of the selected program and its
corresponding number appear in the
display. Program positions 1 - 21 are
standard programs.
The subsequent program positions are listed
in the Programming Instructions. If the
program selector is turned to another
position after the start of the program, the
first line of the display flashes. The program
however does not change.
Standard programs:
Selector
Position Program Selector Position Program
1WC
Sensitive
12 Colored
Shirts
2WC
Regular
13 Starch
Only
3WC Silks/
Rayons
14 Leather
Sensitive
4Machine
Wash
High
15 Leather
Regular
5Machine
Wash
Low
16
Proofing
6Outer-
wear
17 Soaking
30 mins
7Down
Outer-
wear
18 Soaking
60 mins
8Comforter
Regular
19 Separate
Drain
9Comforter
Down
20 Separate
Spin
10 Table
cloths
21 Separate
Rinse &
Spin
11 White
Shirts
Guide to the washer
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Access lock
Programs which have been allocated free
access can be run.
See Programming Instructions for allocation
of free access.
All programs can be started in this position.
The display will show the selected program
information.
At this position, programming, copying,
deleting, printing, altering, giving or barring
free access, and creating new program
sequences can be done. See Programming
Instructions.
At this position barred programs can be
unlocked. Locked Programs can not be
cancelled once they have started. If the key
switch is turned to position Din such a
program, the program running is unlocked
and can be cancelled. See "Programming
Instructions".
Access keys
Key 1(2 supplied) for operating levels
Aand B.
Key 2for operating levels A,B,C.
Key 3for operating levels A, B,C,D.
Guide to the washer
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Buttons
XStart
Press this button to start the selected
program.
7End
Press this button to stop a program. Press
once more to terminate a program. A stop-
ped program can be restarted by pressing
the Start button.
Special options
TPrewash with indicator
A Prewash cycle is added to the program.
UStarch with indicator
Press this button for starched laundry.
VWithout spin with indicator
Press this button if a final spin is not required
after the final rinse.
Guide to the washer
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Cursor, input and Delay Start buttons
1 2 Cursor
The cursor buttons are used to pass back-
wards or forwards into the input fields or into
the next display, (this appears as > <
flashing in the display).
Once the program begins, you can move
forward or backward in the display to view
the cycles. Press and hold on the button to
run quickly through the display screens.
3 4 Minus / Plus
The Minus / Plus buttons allow you to modify
an input field. Press continuously on the but-
ton runs quickly through the display screens.
WDelay start
The display indicates that a start time should
be selected. If the button is pressed again
the "Delay start" option is cancelled.
If the button is pressed after the start of a
program the current time of day and date
are shown.
Optical interface
Data transfer to and from the machine’s
controls and a PC can take place using the
proper software. The optic interface 9on
the machine’s control panel provides the
connection point.
Conversion of °C to °F
°C °F °C °F
10 50 70 158
20 68 80 176
30 86 90 194
40 104 100 212
50 122 110 230
60 140 120 248
Guide to the washer
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If pauses between programming steps
lasts longer than 25 seconds, the display
will return to the basic stage and the
changes will be lost.
Lan ua e selection
(if necessary)
^Turn on the main power to the washer.
^Turn the key to position B"Operation".
Press the Z"Off" button to turn off the ma-
chine.
^Press the X"Start" button and the Y"ON"
button at the same time and hold pressed
in, until the display shows the following:
SETTING LOCAL LANGUAGE
DEUTSCH >ENGLISH<
After selection press Start button.
^Select the desired language with the 1 2
"Cursor" buttons.
The display content is automatically conver-
ted to the local language.
^Confirm the selected local language by
pressing the X"Start" button.
Settin current time and date
^Turn off the machine with the Z"Power off"
button.
^Turn the key to position B"Operation".
^Press the W"Delay start" button and the Y
"ON " button at the same time and hold
pressed in, until the display shows the
following:
SETTING TIME AND DATE
Time of the day >14< : 30 hrs
Date 23. 03. 1995
After selection press Start.
^Use the 2"Cursor" to position the cursor
on the input field to be changed and set
the change with the 3 4 "Minus or Plus"
buttons.
^Position the 2cursor on the hours and set
the hours.
^Position the cursor on the minutes and set
the minutes.
^Position the cursor on Day and set the day.
^Position the cursor on Month and set the
month.
^Position the cursor on Year and set the
year.
^Store the changes by pressing the X
"Start" button.
Before usin the washer
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Before the first wash
Important: This machine must be properly
installed before using. The first run of the
washer must be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician.
^Open the water valves to the washer.
^Turn the main power on at the wall switch.
^Turn the key to position B"Operation".
^Run a wash program without laundry to
flush out any water from the factory testing.
^Add detergent to compartment jof the
detergent dispenser.
^Turn the program selector to “11
COTTONS 60°C”
^Press the X"Start" button.
Pepare and sort the laundry
^Empty all pockets.
,Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g.
nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to clothes and the machine.
^Sort the laundry by color and fabric.
Only wash items that are labeled machine
washable by the manufacturer. Most gar-
ments have a fabric care label in the collar
or side seam. Sort the laundry by care label
and color.
Wool and wool blends can be cleaned in the
Woolens program if they have a care label
stating they are machine washable.
Operation
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Load the laundry
Maximum load size (dry) 16.5 lbs (7,5 kg).
Additional load size information for each
program are available in the "Programming
Instructions".
^Load the laundry into the drum.
For best results, wash mixed loads of small
and large items. This will improve washing
effectiveness and help distribute the load
evenly.
Note: Overloading the washer will affect
wash results and cause wrinkling.
^Close the drum door with a firm swing.
To prevent damage to the door seal and
clothing, make sure that there are no
clothes caught between the drum door
and the seal.
Operation
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Select a pro ram
^Turn the access key to position B
"Operation".
^Press the Y"Power on" button.
^Select a program (e.g. Program 11
Cottons).
The following will appear in the display:
PROGRAMME 1 COTTONS
>95 °C< Main wash 1
Rinses 3 1000 RPM
^Use the T"Prewash" button to select a
"Prewash" if required. The indicator above
the Tbutton will light.
When "Prewash" is selected the following
appears in the display:
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
40° C Prewash 1
90 °C Main wash1
Rinse 3 1200 RPM
Operation
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Add deter ent
Detergent for:
– Main wash in compartment j
– Prewash in compartment i
– Fabric softener in compartment p
– Bleach in compartment y
Amount of deter ent to be dispensed
– Only use low sudsing detergent.
– Follow the recommendations of the
chemical manufacturer when using
cleaning agents and special application
chemicals.
The amount of detergent used depends on:
–the load size,
–the water hardness,
–the level of soiling on the laundry.
Water hardness
Water
hard-
ness
levels
Water
quality Hardness level in
mmol/l
grains per
gallon
I soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7
II middle 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14
III hard 2.5 - 3.8 14 - 21
IV very
hard over 3.8 over 21
If you do not know the local water level hard-
ness contact the local water authority.
Bleachin a ents
Only use bleaching agents on textiles with
the symbol yon the wash care label. Liquid
bleaching agents must only be added to the
compartment without a symbol. The agent
will then be dispensed automatically during
the 2nd rinse (cold bleaching). Liquid blea-
ching agents should only be used with colo-
red fabrics if the textile manufacturer’s wash
care label states that the material is color
fast and suitable for bleaching.
For cold bleaching the 4th rinse must be
programmed, (see Profitronic program-
ming instructions).
^Do not fill fabric softener or bleaching
agent higher than the level marker in the
relevant dispenser compartment. Other-
wise they will be siphoned into the suds
container.
Operation
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Chan in temperaure and spin
speed
The following parameters can be changed
before the start of a program:
–the temperature in 1 °C steps from cold,
15 °C to maximum 95 °C .
–the spin speed in 100 rpm steps from 0,
300 - 1200 rpm maximum.
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
>60°< Prewash 1
95 °C Main wash 1
Rinse 3 1200 RPM
^Use the 2"Cursor" to position the cursor
on the input field for the Prewash tempera-
ture, and set the temperature required
(here 60 °C) with the 3 4 "Minus or Plus".
^Position the cursor on the input field for the
Main wash temperature, and set the tem-
perature required with 3 4 "Minus or
Plus".
^Position the cursor on the input field for the
spin speed, and set the spin speed with
the 3 4 "Minus or Plus".
^Press the X"Start" button to begin the
program.
Pro ram sequence display
The program sequence is shown in the
display after the start of the program.
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
60° C Prewash 20 °C ^^^^^^^^
90° C Main wash
~
In the second display line, here Prewash, the
actual suds temperature is shown, and the
time line extending off to the right, under-
neath the next cycle of the program is
shown, here Main wash.
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
90 °C Main wash 20 °C ^^^^^^^^
Rinse 1PROGRAMME STOP
~
When the Prewash cycle has finished, the
Main wash appears in the display, with the
actual suds temperature, and the time line
extending off to the right. Underneath the
next cycle of the program is shown, here
Rinse 1.
When an arrow appears at the right of the
last line (~), this indicates that there is a fol-
lowing display line.
Press the 2"Cursor", and further information
on the program appears in the lower lines.
Pro ram end display
After water from the last heating phase has
drained away, or after the last "Cool Down"
the program end time is shown in hours and
minutes.
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
Rinse 1 ^^^^^^^^^
Rinse 2
Programme end 11:25 hrs ~
Operation
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Pro ram end - openin the drum
door
At the end of the program, with a stationary
drum and no more water in the machine the
following display is shown (for example):
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
PROGRAMME END
DOOR IS UNLOCKED
^Press the 5"Door open" button to open
the door.
^Remove the laundry.
If the program is interrupted during a cycle,
the following display messages will appear:
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
PROGRAMME END
DOOR IS LOCKED
THERE IS WATER IN THE MACHINE
or:
PROGRAMME 11 COTTONS
PROGRAMME END
DOOR IS LOCKED
DRUM NOT YET STATIONARY
^Run the separate drain or separate spin
program. At the end of the program open
the door.
If this was the last load of wash for the day,
or longer:
^Leave the drum door open.
^Turn off the machine.
^Turn the unit off at the main power switch.
^Close the water valves to the washer.
Operation
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