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Operating instructions
Washer-Extractor
PW 6163
PW 6243
PW 6323
en - GB
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions before installing,
commissioning and using it for the first time.
M.-Nr. 07 511 245

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Washer-Extractor PW 6163 PW 6243 PW 6323 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before installing, commissioning and using it for the first time.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Warning and Safety instructions ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions For disinfection programmes, use Explanation of the Warning and appropriate temperatures, temperature holding times, suds ratios and disinfecting Safety symbols on the machine agents where necessary to achieve the required infection prophylaxis in accordance It is essential to read these with current microbiological and health and operating instructions.
  • Page 5 Reaching into a moving Faulty components must only be replaced drum is extremely dangerous. by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only This manual does not cover procedures when these parts are fitted can the safety for medical devices. Please see the standards of the machine be guaranteed.
  • Page 6 The washer-extractor may only be Accessory parts may only be fitted when operated without supervision if there is a expressly approved by Miele. If spare parts floor drain (gully) in the immediate vacinity. or accessories from other manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the guarantee, and Cleaning and disinfecting agents often Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Chlorine and component damage Disposing of your old machine Before disposing of an old machine, first Notes on using chlorine bleach and make the door lock unusable. This way you perchlorethylene will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their Frequent use of chlorine increases the lives.
  • Page 8: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Tips on saving energy Disposing of the packing material The packaging is designed to protect the To save energy and water, try to load the machine during transportation. The materials maximum for the programme selected. used are environmentally friendly for Underloading is uneconomical.
  • Page 9: Description Of The Machine

    Description of the machine Unclean side (loading side) Clean side (unloading side) a Emergency stop switch Press the red button to switch the machine f Heating switch off. (special version only) b Control panel This enables you to choose between steam or electric heating.
  • Page 10: Control Elements On The Unclean Side

    Description of the machine f g h i d PC / Optical interface Control elements on the unclean This interface is used for transferring data to side the control unit from a PC and vice versa. a Display Connection is from the front via the optical interface on the control panel.
  • Page 11: Control Elements On The Clean Side

    Description of the machine Control elements on the clean side Full version a Emergency stop switch b Display Basic version c Emergency stop switch d Red "Programme stop" indicator light This lights up when a programme has stopped and when a fault has caused the programme to stop.
  • Page 12 Description of the machine Function buttons $ Programme locked Once a locked programme has been Pressing the button activates the function started, the End button can only be used to and pressing the button again deactivates it. stop and cancel it during the first 1 minute. The programme finishes on the "clean side".
  • Page 13: Brief Instructions

    Brief instructions Sort the laundry Thermal disinfection 90 °C Only use the machine to wash items Thermal disinfection RKI 90 °C which are specified by the manufacturer Chemo-thermal disin. 60 °C to be machine-washable on the wash-care label. Any other applications may be ^ Use the rotary selector to highlight the dangerous.
  • Page 14: How To Wash Correctly

    How to wash correctly Sort the laundry The machine must be commissioned by an authorised Miele service technician or dealer before it is used for the first time. ^ Open the on-site stopcocks for water and depending on the type of heating, for steam.
  • Page 15 How to wash correctly Close the drum: ^ Unlock and open the door. Gas compression stays raise the door ^ Release the upper drum section from its upwards. retainers. Open the drum: ^ First bring down the section with the locking device, then close the other section making sure the locking device engages and is secure.
  • Page 16: Add Detergent

    How to wash correctly ^ Place other liquid washing additives, e.g. ^ To prevent the risk of trapping your fingers, hold the door handle with both liquid starch, in the rear section of the compartment p (only if the machine has hands to lower and close the door.
  • Page 17: Detergent Dispensing

    How to wash correctly Detergent dispensing Bleaching agents It is important to avoid adding too much Only use bleaching agents on textiles with the x symbol on the wash care label. detergent as this causes excessive foam. – Do not use detergents which create a lot of foam.
  • Page 18: Select A Programme

    How to wash correctly Select a programme If you do not wish to make any further alterations to the programme: (see Programme overview, Hygiene) ^ Press the START button. The programme ^ Turn the rotary dial to select a programme will start.
  • Page 19 Start time: 9:47 and then press it to confirm your selection. Maximum spin speeds Time after start: 0h 23 min Time left: 0h 11min PW 6163 PW 6243 PW 6323 Time after start: 0h 23 min 1025 rpm 975 rpm...
  • Page 20: Opening The Door On The Unclean Side

    How to wash correctly Opening the door on the unclean Opening the door on the clean side side Locked programmes always finish on the "clean side". The following message will appear in the display at the end of the programme as long The following message will appear in the as there is no water in the machine and the display at the end of the programme as long...
  • Page 21 How to wash correctly To position the drum door on the If the programme has been interrupted with water in the drum or during a spin, for clean side example, the following message will appear The "Drum locating" programme is used to in the display: rotate the drum opening to the clean side.
  • Page 22: Card Operation

    Card operation Cards on which a programme has been If the card is inserted the wrong way round saved can only be used on the machine the following message will appear in the type for which they have been written. display: Unwritten cards can be used universally.
  • Page 23: Additional Options

    Additional options Language selection Start date and time The language shown in the display can be If you want a programme to start at a later time use the m button for "Start date and changed briefly before starting a programme if you wish.
  • Page 24 Additional options Starch After setting the required start date and time: ^ Press the START button and the Starching via the dispenser drawer programme selected will commence at the time specified. Starch can be selected with all the standard programmes (except for Separate spin and The display will now contain the following Separate drain) before starting a programme information:...
  • Page 25: Programme Stop

    Additional options Without spin Programme stop To halt the programme press the f button. "Without spin" can be selected with all the The programme remains stationary. standard programmes (except for Separate spin and Separate drain) before starting a Cottons programme by selecting the k "Without Programme stop spin"...
  • Page 26: Changing The Programme Order

    Additional options Programme cancelled with a locked Changing the programme order programme The order of the programme in progress can be changed or programme blocks can be It is not possible to stop or cancel a repeated. programme if the programme is locked. ^ Press the f button and the programme Cottons will stop.
  • Page 27: Optional Modules

    Optional modules Liquid dispensers To deselect the liquid dispensing system Cottons 90 °C Dispenser pump Suction pipe Cottons 60 °C Cottons intensive 60 °C ä You can switch off the liquid dispensing system manually before starting a programme by setting the ä "Dispensing" system to off.
  • Page 28 Optional modules Commissioning the dispensing pumps Dispenser calibration ~ Main menu Before the liquid dispensing pumps can be Dispenser pump 1 used the liquid agent must be drawn up into Dispenser pump 2 the system and the amount to be dispensed set.
  • Page 29: Peak Load Cut-Out

    Pressing the button again deselects the \ located on the side of the machine. "Operating data" option. An editor programme is available from Miele. If there is no more memory available in the operating data module a message will Operating data...
  • Page 30 Total time power on: 200,987 h Town: Abingdon Operating hours: 123,456 h Serial number: 12345678 Duration heating active: 73,456 h Machine type: PW 6163 Duration drive motor active: 93,456 h Amount of laundry: 13 kg Programme starts: 23,456 + Button: Activated...
  • Page 31 Optional modules Delete data Operating data module Programme data Delete data After selecting Delete data the following message will appear in the display: Operating data module~ Delete data Module: 21.02.2008 Total data: 12.07.2008 The module menu option can be used to delete the total data and programme data from the operating data memory.
  • Page 32: Weighing Sytem

    Optional modules Weighing sytem Suds tap connection If the machine has been equipped with a For analysing suds in the required weighing system module the weight of the programme stage. laundry in the machine will be displayed in 0.2 kg increments. The maximum load for the programme selected will show next to the actual weight in the drum.
  • Page 33: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Power cut during a wash ^ Tighten up the venting screw again and check for leaks (open the water stopcock). programme Emergency door release With a short power cut: The programme remains in the last position, and when power is restored the following message appears in the display: Power cut Programme stop...
  • Page 34 If after switching the machine on, the following message appears in the display – Detergent type the machine will need to be serviced by the ^ Only use detergents formulated for Miele Service Department. commercial washer-extractors. Domestic laundry detergents are not suitable. Service interval 1 §...
  • Page 35: Error Messages

    ^ Check the stopcock and then press the then press the START button. "START" button. A defective drain valve must be repaired by a Miele Service technician only. Door lock fault Call the Service Department if restart does not work.
  • Page 36: After Sales Service

    Programme stopped. Water in the machine. Should you require spare parts ensure that you only use original Miele Spare Parts (and remember to let the Spare Parts Press the START button. If the drum still Department know the model number and does not position itself correctly select the serial number of your machine).
  • Page 37: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care The machine should be cleaned and checked over immediately after use where possible. Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the machine. The housing, control panel and any plastic components should be cleaned using a suitable mild cleaning agent, applied with a soft damp cloth.
  • Page 38 Press the A"Back" button to clear the message from the display. This message will appear in the display each time you switch the machine on until the service work has been carried out by the Miele service technician. Disconnect the machine from the mains supply.
  • Page 39: Explanation Of Symbols On The Data Plate

    3 Article number A-rated sound intensity level 4 Material number at place of use max. EN ISO 11204 5 Voltage/Frequency 6 Mains fuse rating PW 6163 70 dB(A) 7 Drive motor PW 6243 71 dB(A) 8 Drum data PW 6323...
  • Page 40: Notes For The Installer

    Notes for the installer ^ The machine can then be screwed to the This machine must be installed by an floor through the four holes now visible in authorised technician only. the machine's base frame. Do not install the machine on carpeted Installing and securing the machine flooring as the carpet pile can hinder the free flow of air into the ventilation gaps at the...
  • Page 41: Transit Fittings On The Weighing System

    Notes for the installer Transit fittings on the weighing system Removing the fittings Installing the fittings If the machine is moved again the transit fittings have to be refitted to the weighing system. This is to protect the weighing mechanism. ^ Fit the screws and nuts by hand.
  • Page 42: Plumbing

    If replacing an inlet hose only use a hose tested to at least 7000 kPa (70 bar) pressure, and for a water temperature of at least 90 °C. This also applies to all fittings. Miele original parts fulfil these requirements. Cold water Hot water Cold water...
  • Page 43: Dispenser System Connections

    The wiring and installation diagrams are important for the correct electrical functioning of the machine. The electrical components on the PW 6163, PW 6243 and PW 6323 machines conform to Connections 1 and 2 are for viscous agents EN 60204.
  • Page 44: Connecting The Dispenser Pumps

    This equipment complies with IEC A steam valve and condensate trap are 61000-3-12 provided that the short-circuit available to order from your Miele Dealer or power Ssc is greater than or equal to 7.6 MW the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 46 Tel. +971 4 3044 999, Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG 800-MIELE (64353) Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany E-Mail: info@miele.ae, Website: www.miele.ae Alteration rights reserved / Publication date: 12.18 M.-Nr. 07 511 245 / 00 ...

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