Miele PW 6101 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Washer-Extractor PW 6101 PW 6131 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before installing, M.-Nr. 06 533 412 commissioning and using it for the first time. - Page 2 M.-Nr. 06 533 412...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Gas connection ............. 42 Abbreviated operating instructions PW 6101, PW 6131 ......43 Guarantee . -
Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions
Faulty components must only be the surface, wipe them away immediately replaced by genuine Miele original spare with clean water. Then dry with a soft cloth. parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed. - Page 5 Warning and Safety instructions Using the washer-extractor The best materials are used in the manufacture of this machine, and every This washer extractor is not intended for care is taken to check all parts. However, use by persons (including children) with with time, deterioration of parts can occur, reduced physical, sensory or mental especially with such components as hoses,...
- Page 6 Accessory parts may only be fitted when particularly when using a combination of expressly approved by Miele. If other cleaning agents and special application parts are used, guarantee, performance and products. Only use the product for the product liability claims may be invalidated.
- Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Chlorine and component damage Disposal of your old machine Before disposing of an old machine, first Notes on using chlorine bleach and make the door lock unusable. This way perchlorethylene you will prevent children from accidentally Frequent use of chlorine increases the locking themselves in and endangering their risk of component damage.
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Page 8: Caring For The Environment
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. -
Page 9: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Miele & Cie. KG Address: D-33325 Gütersloh, Germany Product designation: Automatic washer-extractor PW 6101, PW 6131 The products designated comply with the conditions of the following European Directives: Text / No. EU Council directive 98/37/EC: Machinery Gas appliance directive (90/396/EEC) -
Page 10: Description Of The Machine
Description of the machine a Emergency stop switch Press the red button to switch the machine off. b Control panel 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. -
Page 11: Control Elements
Description of the machine f g h i d PC / Optical interface Control elements This interface is used for transferring data to a Display the control unit from a PC and vice versa. Cottons 90 °C e Rotary selector Cottons 60 °C Turning the selector brings up options and... - 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 minute. f Stop/End Programme unlocked The function button on the right-hand side is...
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Page 13: How To Wash Correctly
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. -
Page 14: Maximum Loads For The Standard Programmes
How to wash correctly Maximum loads for the standard Add cleaning agent programmes (Dry weight of laundry) PW 6101 PW 6131 1 Cottons 90°C 2 Cottons 60°C 3 Cottons intensive 60°C 4 Cottons 30°C 5 Cottons intensive 30°C max. 10 kg max. -
Page 15: 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 16: Select A Programme
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 1 Cottons 90°C pressing the rotary selector. 2 Cottons 60°C For this example, the following will appear in the display: 3 Cottons intensive 60°C Cottons... - Page 17 If you wish to make alterations before the Spin speed in 25 rpm increments from 0, start of the programme, e.g. to the load 300 to max. 1200 (PW 6101) or 1100 rpm size, temperature or spin speed: (PW 6131).
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Page 18: Open The Door At The End Of The Programme
How to wash correctly Once a programme has started the programme sequence will appear in the Block 2: Rinse 2 display. Block step: Wash time 1 Cottons Actual level: 22 mm 40 °C Pre-wash 20 °C Rqrd. level: 60 mm Main wash Ready at 12:35... - Page 19 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: Cottons Programme finished. Water in the drum. Cottons Programme finished.
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Page 20: Card Operation
Card operation Programmes on the card are only suitable for machine type PW 6101 . ^ Insert the correct card for the machine in the card reader. Card access operation Programmes requiring special procedures ^ Insert the card in the reader. -
Page 21: 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 22 Additional options Starch After setting the required start date and time: ^ Press the start button h 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...
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Page 23: 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) before starting a programme by Cottons selecting the k "Without spin" option. Programme stop The k field will be highlighted in the display. -
Page 24: 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 25: Standard Programme Overview
Standard programme overview Additional Programme / Fabric Programme sequence functions Display Cottons 90°C Cotton, linen and mixed Pre-wash 40°C optional fibre bed linen and Main wash 90°C 1 Cottons 90°C towelling 2 x Rinses Final rinse with hot water* Final spin Cottons 60°C Lightly soiled cotton, linen Pre-wash 30°C optional... - Page 26 Standard programme overview Handwashable Washable woollens and Main wash limited to max. 30°C woollens 30°C wool mixtures Wash rhythm "Gentle +" 2 x Rinses 12 Handwashable Final spin 1 min. woollens 30°C Separate starch 13 Separate starch Separate rinse Articles which have been Rinse and spin washed by hand and only...
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Page 27: Optional Modules
Rinses 1000 rpm Gas heated machines have a multi-function module and are pre-equipped for operation using 6 Miele dispenser pumps. a Hose connection socket (suction side) b Hose connection socket (pressure side) c Leakage outlet (in case of damaged Dispensing amount... - 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.
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Page 29: Peak Load Cut-Out
"Start" button to programme. say that the operating data will be An editor programme is available from Miele. overwritten. If you press the A "Back" button or do not press the h "Start" button within 30 seconds... - Page 30 Optional modules Total data Programme data ~ 1 Cottons Operating data module Date: 21.05.2004 Start time: 11:30 Total data Date: 21.05.2004 Start time: 12:30 Programme data Select the required programme start from After selecting Total data the following the list for programme 1 Cottons and confirm (example) will appear in the display: your choice by pressing the rotary dial.
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Page 31: Weighing Sytem
Optional modules Weighing sytem Delete data If the machine has been equipped with a Operating data module weighing system module the weight of the Programme data laundry in the machine will be displayed in Delete data 0.2 kg increments. The maximum load for the programme selected will show next to the actual weight in the drum. -
Page 32: Problem Solving Guide
Problem solving guide The door will not open Power cut during a wash programme - Emergency door ^ Press against the door handle and at the release same time switch the machine off and then on again. Then try to open the door again. With a short power cut: The programme remains in the last position, If you still cannot open the door:... - Page 33 Problem solving guide ^ Tighten up the venting screw again and – Very soft water check that there is no leak. ^ In areas with very soft water (hardness level 1) dispense less detergent as specified by the detergent manufacturer. –...
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Page 34: Error Messages
This can generally be prevented by reprogramming the machine. ^ Once power has been restored press the Please contact the Miele Service "h Start" button. Department. This error message can also indicate that Service interval the winding on the motor has overheated. - Page 35 "h Start" button. ^ Switch the machine off and on again. A defective drain valve must be repaired by Then press the h "Start" button. a Miele Service technician only. Dispensing system fault Gas system fault ö...
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Page 36: After Sales Service
Should you require spare parts ensure that you only use original Miele Spare Parts (and remember to let the Spare Parts Department know the model number, serial number and material 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 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. - Page 38 Cleaning and care Clean the filter as follows: ^ Place a suitable 2 litre capacity container below the filter. ^ Turn the lid a half to a full turn The filters in the water inlet valve (1) and in anti-clockwise to open the filter. the inlet hoses (2) should be checked from Any water in the filter housing will then time to time for soiling and cleaned if...
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Page 39: Explanation Of Symbols On The Data Plate
4 Mains fuse rating Registered on the A scale 5 Drive motor Washing Spinning 6 Plate diameter* /No. of plates* 7 Drum data PW 6101 60 dB 73 dB 8 Drum diameter/Drum depth PW 6131 61 dB 72 dB 9 Spin speed... -
Page 40: Notes For The Installer
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. -
Page 41: Plumbing
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. Water taken into the machine must not exceed a temperature of 70°C. -
Page 42: Electrical Connection
Do not attempt to repair or work on gas heated machines yourself! In the The motor is protected by a winding to event of a fault please contact the Miele prevent it overheating. Service Department. Connection should be made in accordance... -
Page 43: Abbreviated Operating Instructions Pw 6101, Pw 6131
Abbreviated operating instructions PW 6101, PW 6131 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. - Page 44 M.-Nr. 06 533 412...
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Page 45: Guarantee
Guarantee Please contact your Miele Sales Office for details concerning guarantee terms and conditions. See the back cover for contact details. M.-Nr. 06 533 412... - Page 46 M.-Nr. 06 533 412 / 00 Alteration rights reserved/2008...