Operating instructions Washer-Extractor PW 6241 PW 6321 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. G M.-Nr.
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Contents Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Safety instructions Technical and electrical safety To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine read the operating instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information about the installation, safety, use and maintenance of the machine. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.
Warning and Safety instructions The best materials are used in the manufacture of this machine, and every care is taken to check all parts. However, with time, deterioration of parts can occur, especially with such components as hoses, giving rise to leaks. Check the inlet hoses regularly for signs of wear and tear. Change in good time to avoid the risk of leaks and subsequent damage.
Warning and Safety instructions Always follow the manufacturer's instructions given on the packaging, particularly 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. Confirm with the detergent manufacturer that their product can be used in combination with another type of product.
Caring for the environment 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. Packaging e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.
Description of the machine a b c d e f g a Emergency stop switch Press the red button to switch the machine off. b Control panel f Service panel g Plinth c Detergent dispenser drawer Pull the handle to open the compartment. d Drum door Pull the door handle to open the drum door. Do not use force to open it. e Door handle The door handle is fitted with a safety device to ensure that the door lock functions correctly (see page 30). 8 M.-Nr.
Description of the machine Control elements d PC / Optical interface a Display This interface is used for transferring data to the control unit from a PC and vice versa. 1 Cottons 90 °C 2 Cottons 60 °C 3 Cottons intensive 60 °C i FC e Rotary selector A After switching on the "Welcome" display will appear for a short time followed by the programme list. The most recently used programme is highlighted. b Function buttons The six buttons underneath the display are the function buttons.
Description of the machine Function buttons Pressing the button activates the function and pressing the button again deactivates it. f Stop/End The function button on the right-hand side is used to stop a programme after it has started. Pressing it again finishes the programme. +i Block plus The relevant programme block (e.g. Pre-wash) is added to the programme. m Starch stop Press this button if you wish to laundry to be starched.
How to wash correctly Sort the laundry The machine must be commissioned by a Miele service technician or a dealer authorised by the manufacturer before it is used for the first time. For gas heated machines in the U.K. this must be carried out by a Corgi registered technician. ^ Open the on-site stopcocks for water and depending on the type of heating, gas or steam. ^ Switch on the on-site mains switch. ^ Press the "On" I switch to switch the machine on. ^ Empty any pockets.
How to wash correctly Maximum loads for the standard programmes Add cleaning agent (Dry weight of laundry) The maximum load for other programmes is given in the relevant programme overview. ^ For the standard programmes add detergent for the Main wash into dispenser compartment 2 - and as required, detergent for a Pre-wash into dispenser compartment 1, fabric conditioner into compartment 3, bleach into compartment 4, and liquid detergent into compartment 5.
How to wash correctly Bleaching agents Detergent dispensing Only use bleaching agents on textiles with the y symbol on the wash care label. It is important to avoid adding too much detergent as this causes excessive foam. Liquid bleaching agents may only be placed in the compartment designated for them. This is to ensure that the agent is added automatically at the second rinse.
How to wash correctly Select a programme Select the Pre-wash, Starch stop or Without spin additional option Standard programmes: ^ Confirm the selection of the programme by pressing the rotary selector. 1 Cottons 90°C 2 Cottons 60°C For this example, the following will appear in the display: 3 Cottons intensive 60°C 4 Cottons 30°C 1 Cottons 90 °C Main wash 5 Cottons intensive 30°C 24.0 / 24.
How to wash correctly If you wish to make alterations before the start of the programme, e.g. to the load size, temperature or spin speed: Spin speed in 25 rpm increments from 0, 300 to max. 1100 (PW 6241) or 1000 rpm (PW 6321). Load weight You can enter the weight of the load manually before the start of the programme. ^ Turn the rotary dial to select the "Spin speed" field (1100 rpm for the final spin) and press it to confirm your selection. 1 Cottons 40 °C Pre-wash 90 °C Main wash +i m 10.
How to wash correctly Once a programme has started the programme sequence will appear in the display. Block 2: Rinse 2 Block step: Wash time 1 1 Cottons 40 °C Pre-wash Main wash +i m e Actual level: 22 mm 20 °C Ready at k m K 12:35 f Rqrd. level: 60 mm Actual temperature: 35 °C e Rqrd. temperature: 60 °C In the 2nd line of the display, pre-wash in this example, the actual suds temperature will also be shown.
How to wash correctly If the programme was interrupted with water in the drum, or if the programme was stopped, for example, during the spin the following message will appear in the display: 1 Cottons Programme finished. Water in the drum. m FC A or 1 Cottons Programme finished. Drum still rotating. m FC A ,The machine door is locked. Never use force to try and open the door. ^ Press the q "Water drainage" function button or select the Separate spin programme and press the h "Start" button.
Card operation Cards on which a programme has been saved can only be used on the machine type for which they have been written. Unwritten cards can be used universally. If the card if inserted the wrong way round the following message will appear in the display: § ^ Press the "On" I button to switch the machine on. Card fault Card incorrectly inserted in card reader. Continue: Press start. The Welcome screen will appear. i ü f ^ Insert the card the right way round in the card reader.
Additional options Language selection Start date and time The language shown in the display can be changed briefly before starting a programme if you wish. To do so use the button underneath the flag symbol. The language will revert back to the default setting 5 minutes after the end of a programme with the door open. If you want a programme to start at a later time use the m button for "Start date and time".
Additional options After setting the required start date and time: ^ Press the start button h and the programme selected will commence at the time specified. The display will now contain the following information: 1 Cottons 90 °C Main wash 10.0 / 16.0 kg 16:15 -2.4.2003 +i m Start 6:00 -3.4.2003 k m A The current time and date as well as the start time will be displayed. ^ If the door is opened again you will have to press the start button h again.
Additional options Without spin Programme stop "Without spin" can be selected with all the standard programmes (except for Separate spin) before starting a programme by selecting the k "Without spin" option. The k field will be highlighted in the display. To halt the programme press the f button. The programme remains stationary. 1 Pressing the button again deselects the option. 1 Cottons Prog. stopped. Without spin pressed. The door can be opened.
Additional options Programme cancelled with a locked programme It is not possible to stop or cancel a programme if the programme is locked. 1 Cottons 90 °C Main wash Changing the programme order The order of the programme in progress can be changed or programme blocks can be repeated. ^ Press the f button and the programme will stop. Locked Ready at 12:35 ) A The display will show that the machine is locked if you try to cancel the programme with the f button.
Standard programme overview Programme / Display Fabric Programme sequence Additional functions Cotton, linen and mixed fibre bed linen and towelling Pre-wash 40°C optional Main wash 90°C 2 x Rinses Final rinse with hot water* Final spin +i m k Lightly soiled cotton, linen and mixed fibre bed linen and towelling Pre-wash 30°C optional Main wash 60°C 2 x Rinses Final rinse with hot water* Final spin +i m k Cotton, linen and mixed fibre bed linen and towelling Pre-wash 30°C optional Main wash 60°C 2
Standard programme overview Handwashable woollens 30°C Washable woollens and wool mixtures Main wash limited to max. 30°C Wash rhythm "Gentle +" 2 x Rinses Final spin 1 min. Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be rinsed and spun in the machine.
Optional modules Liquid dispensers To deselect the liquid dispensing system Dispenser pump Suction pipe 1 Cottons 90 °C 2 Cottons 60 °C 3 Cottons intensive 60 °C i ä FC A You can switch off the liquid dispensing system manually before starting a programme by setting the ä "Dispensing" system to off.
Optional modules Commissioning the dispensing pumps Before the liquid dispensing pumps can be used the liquid agent must be drawn up into the system and the amount to be dispensed set. Dispenser calibration ^ Press the S "Save" button to save the values measured in memory. Cleaning and maintaining the dispensing system The dispensers need to be calibrated to ensure the dispenser pumps supply the correct amount of liquid agent.
Optional modules Peak load cut-out If the peak-load cut out function is activated the heating will switch itself off and any programme running will be stopped. The following message will appear in the display: 1 Prog. stopped. Peak load cut-out. Programme will continue.
Optional modules Total data Programme data ~ 1 Cottons Operating data module Date: 21.05.2004 Start time: 11:30 Total data e A Programme data \ Date: 21.05.2004 Start time: 12:30 \ Select the required programme start from the list for programme 1 Cottons and confirm your choice by pressing the rotary dial. After selecting Total data the following (example) will appear in the display: Operating data module ~ Total data Programme data ~ 1 Cottons Total time power on: 200,987 h Date: 21.05.
Optional modules Load sensor Delete data Operating data module Programme data e A Delete data \ After selecting Delete data the following message will appear in the display: Operating data module~ Delete data If the machine has been equipped with a load module the weight of the 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.
Problem solving guide The door will not open ^ Press against the door handle and at the same time switch the machine off and then on again. Then try to open the door again. If you still cannot open the door: Power cut during a wash 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: y Power cut Programme stop Press the start button.
Problem solving guide ^ Tighten up the venting screw again and check that there is no leak. – Very soft water ^ In areas with very soft water (hardness level 1) dispense less detergent as specified by the detergent manufacturer. – Soiling level of the laundry ^ For lightly soiled laundry dispense less detergent in accordance with the detergent manufacturer's instructions. – Residues e.g. detergent on the laundry ^ Run a pre-wash without detergent and without selecting a temperature.
Problem solving guide Large articles of laundry stretching during the spin cycle Large articles of laundry (e.g. table cloths) can stretch during the spin cycle. This can generally be prevented by reprogramming the machine. Please contact the Miele Service Department. Error messages ,Repairs to electrical, gas or steam operated machines may only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. In the U.K.
Problem solving guide § Heating system fault § Programme stop Press the start button. i f ^ To continue the programme with heating press the h "Start" button. If a disinfection programme was running the programme will be cancelled if this message appears. Call the Service Department. m Call the Service Department if restart does not work. i f ^ If the programme still will not start please call the Service Department. § Gas system fault Clean the lint filter. Press the start button.
Problem solving guide After sales service In the event of any faults please contact your Dealer or the nearest Service Department. When contacting the Service Department, please quote the Model (Typ), Serial number (Fabr.Nr) and Material number (M.Nr) of your machine. These are shown on the data plate. This is visible above the door aperture or at the back of the machine. Please let the Service Department know any error message that has appeared in the display.
Cleaning and care The machine should be cleaned and checked over immediately after use where possible. The grille over the cooling fan at the back of the machine should be checked for soiling from time to time and cleaned if necessary. ,Do not use a high pressure cleaner 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. Rub dry with a soft cloth after cleaning.
Cleaning and care Clean the filter as follows: ^ Place a suitable 2 litre capacity container below the filter. The filters in the water inlet valve should be checked from time to time for soiling and cleaned if necessary. ^ Turn the lid a half to a full turn anti-clockwise to open the filter. Any water in the filter housing will then drain out. Cleaning the filter The filter should be checked regularly for and cleaned when necessary. Warning - the water may be hot.
Cleaning and care Drum bearings Once the service interval has been reached the following message will appear in the display: § Lubricate drum bearings Call the Service Department. A ? ? Press the A"Back" button to get rid of the message in 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. The grease nipples on the drum bearings need to be lubricated after approx.
Explanation of symbols on the data plate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Machine type Serial number/Year of manufacture* Voltage/Frequency Mains fuse rating Drive motor Plate diameter* /No. of plates* Drum data Drum diameter/Drum depth Spin speed Drum volume/Laundry dry weight Kinetic energy Run-up time Braking time Heating Electric heating Fuse rating (on-site) Steam heating, indirect Steam heating, direct Gas heating Commissioning date Water regulations registration no.
Notes for the installer This machine must be installed by an authorised technician only. In the U.K. gas heated machines must be installed by a Corgi registered fitter only. ,This machine is not designed for washing items which have been treated with dangerous or flammable substances. The machine must be level and secure after installation (see installation diagram supplied with the machine). To avoid the risk of frost damage do not install this machine in a room where there is a risk of frost occuring.
Notes for the installer Plumbing Connection must be made to the water supply via a stopcock which conforms to current local and national regulations. This work must be carried out by an authorised person. Water inlet / drainage See the enclosed installation diagram for instructions on how to connect the machine to the water inlet and to the drainage system. To ensure trouble free operation of the machine the flow pressure must be at least 100 kPa (1 bar) and not exceed 1000 kPa (10 bar).
Notes for the installer Electrical connection Steam connection The electrical connection must only be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician in accordance with current local and national safety regulations (EN 60204 / and BS 7651 in the UK). Steam connection must only be carried out by an authorised installer. See installation diagram and installation instructions supplied with the machine.
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Abbreviated operating instructions PW 6241, PW 6321 1. Sort the laundry Only use this 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 is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation. ^ Empty any pockets. 2. Switch the machine on and load the drum ^ Press the "On" button I in ^ Open the drum door and load the laundry ^ Close the drum door 3.
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