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Operating and installation instructions for washer-extractor PW 6080 Vario en - GB 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.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving tips material Energy and water consumption The transport and protective packing – Water consumption and energy has been selected from materials which usage are determined by the size of are environmentally friendly for disposal the load.
Warning and Safety instructions This machine must be used as This machine conforms to current described in these operating safety requirements. Inappropriate instructions and must be checked on a use can, however, lead to personal regular basis to make sure it is injury and damage to property.
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The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate Faulty components must only be earthing system (e.g. electric shock). replaced by genuine Miele original Unauthorised repairs could result in spare parts. Only when these parts are unforeseen dangers for the user, for fitted can the safety standards of the which Miele cannot accept liability.
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.
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Accessories stored or used near this machine. Fire and explosion risk! Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If Only use dyes specified by the other parts are used, guarantee, manufacturer as being suitable for use performance and product liability in a washing machine.
Operating the machine Control panel a Display See the following pages for more information. b Short 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. c Start button d PC / Optical interface This is used by service technicians for testing purposes and for uploading new...
Operating the machine Display Entry menu Cottons Uni. 60°C Programme selection... 2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F... 3 Delicates 40°C 10:00 4 Woollens H 30°C When the machine is switched on, the entry menu (with four favourite programmes listed) appears and Programme selection is highlighted.
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Operating the machine Programme selection menu Programme Cottons Hygiene selection Cottons Uni. Minimum iron Delicates 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.
Operating the machine 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, G or the multi-function selector. WS shortcut keys, basic Cottons Uni.
Tips 1. Sort the laundry 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.
Tips 2. Load the drum 3. Select a programme ^ Switch the machine off with the K ^ Select the most appropriate On/Off button. programme for the load being washed. ^ To open the drum door pull on the handle. See the separate booklet supplied with the machine for an overview of which Do not use force as it is fitted with a...
Garment care label symbols Washing Ironing The figure quoted in the bucket is the The number of dots indicates the maximum temperature the garment ironing temperature can be washed at. The number of Hot iron (max sole plate temp. bars under the symbol indicate the approx.
Short instructions It is very important to read both the ""Tips" and "Garment care label symbols" sections before proceeding. A Sort the laundry B Load the drum Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the drum. ^ Switch on the machine.
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Short instructions C Select a programme Payment system Programme descriptions If your machine is connected to a payment system, the amount of – See the separate booklet supplied payment required will appear in the with the machine for an overview of display.
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Short instructions D Add 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. –...
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Short instructions E Start the programme F Unload the drum The Start button will flash as soon as a Finish will appear in the display. programme can be started. ^ Open the drum door. ^ Press the Start button. ^ Remove the laundry. The Start button will now light up Check that all items have been constantly.
Select a programme Selecting/changing a programme Entry menu Cottons Uni. 60°C Programme selection... 2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F... 3 Delicates 40°C 15:00 4 Woollens H 30°C ^ Press short cut button D. Main menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration: 0:53 h Extras Timer Y...
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Select a programme Note: If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 15 seconds, the display will revert to the main menu. – Temperature selection Cottons Uni. °C 1300 rpm Temperature from Cold - 60°C ^ Use the multi-function selector to select the temperature you want and confirm your selection.
Select a programme Saving a favourite programme You can programme the short cut buttons to call up the four wash programmes you use most frequently. The Save option must be activated via the Settings/Supervisor level menu before the short cut buttons can be programmed. Cottons Uni.
Extras You can use the Extras option to augment the basic wash programmes. To open the Extras sub-menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration: 0:53 h Extras Timer Y Back A ^ Press short cut button D. This opens the Extras sub-menu.
Extras Rinse hold The laundry is not spun after the last rinse and remains suspended in the final rinse water. This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum imme- diately after the end of the programme. Intensive* For heavy soiling or where staining is visible.
Timer The timer can be used to select the time you want the programme to finish. The start of a programme can be delayed from 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours, To open the Timer sub-menu Cottons Uni. 60°C 1300 rpm Duration 0:53 h...
Spinning Maximum final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) ^ Select Rinse hold from the Extras The maximum final spin speed will depend on the programme chosen. sub-menu. The laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in You can reduce the final spin speed.
Changing the programme sequence Payment system Changing a programme – After starting a programme you can Credit will be lost if the programme change the spin speed at any time cancelled after it has started. up until the final spin commences and you can select or deselect the Interrupting a programme Starch stop and Rinse hold extras.
Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener. Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water. Miele do not recommend connecting the machine to a household water softener.
Detergent Fabric conditioners, liquid Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately starch and starch formulations ^ Add fabric conditioner or liquid ^ Dispense according to the amount starch to compartment §. specified on the packaging. ^ Select the Extra rinse programme. Automatic dispensing of fabric ^ Press the Start button.
2 minutes at a time. A separate connection box for electrically controlling the dispensing pumps is required, and must be fitted by a Miele approved service technician. The reley is controlled as described in the separate booklet supplied with the machine. The containers must be filled with the correct detergent or disinfectant in the order specified.
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Detergent If a Disinfection programme is running, the following message is displayed: Fault Container empty The programme will be cancelled. ^ Press short cut button D to delete the message in the display, and refill the container. ^ Start the programme again. If the container is empty for a disinfection programme, you have to assume that no disinfection has taken place.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drum, suds container Disconnect the machine from the and drainage system mains electricity supply. The drum, suds container and drainage system can be cleaned if necessary. Cleaning the machine ^ Start the Maintenance programme. Do not use solvents, abrasive ^ At the end of the programme check cleaners, glass cleaners or the inner drum and remove any...
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove detergent residues regularly. There is a yellow lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel. ^ Pull the detergent drawer out as far it will go. 1. Then press the safety catch down using the lever as illustrated.
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Cleaning and care If starching frequently, thoroughly clean the siphon, the siphon tube and the fabric conditioner channel regularly. A build-up of liquid starch will cause it to get clogged. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing ^ Clean the siphon. 1.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the water inlet filters Turn on the stopcock and check the The machine has two filters to protect connection is watertight. If water the water inlet valve. These filters drips out, tighten the connection. should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent To clean the filter in the water inlet interruptions to the external water...
Problem solving guide What to do if . . . With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of this machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. You should, however, note the following: Repair work to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and national...
Problem solving guide A fault message appears in the display Remedy A Message Possible cause Water intake fault The water inlet is Check whether Open the stopcock blocked or restricted. – the stopcock is opened enough. check the inlet hose. –...
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The machine feet are not Level the machine (see The machine shakes during the spin cycle. level. "Installation and connection"). The pump makes This is not a fault! These noises occur at the end of a strange noises.
Problem solving guide An unsatisfactory wash result Problem Possible cause Remedy Liquid detergents – Use a general purpose detergent Liquid detergent does not give the usually contain no containing a bleaching agent. required result. bleaching agents. – Pour stain removers into compartment j of the dispenser They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea...
Problem solving guide The door will not open Possible cause Remedy The door is locked after For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened a programme has been if the suds temperature is higher than 50°C. Wait cancelled. until the machine has cooled down. The door will not open at Press against the door handle, switch the machine the end of a wash...
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door in the Drain the machine. event of a blocked drain outlet If the drain outlet is clogged, a large and/or power failure amount of water will be retained in the machine (up to 35 litres). Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity supply.
Problem solving guide Once the flow of water ceases: Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use..Machines with a drain valve ^ Remove the drain filter completely. Cleaning the drainage system ^ Clean the drain filter thoroughly.
Problem solving guide Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous. ^ Insert a suitable screwdriver (approx. 4 mm blade) into the opening next to the door lock and use it to release the catch.
When contacting your Dealer or the Optional accessories for this machine Service Department, please quote the are available from your Miele Dealer or model and serial number of your from the Miele Spare Parts Department. machine, both of which are shown on...
Installation Front view a Inlet hose (cold water) f Door with handle b Inlet hose (hot water) g Access to drain filter, drain pump or drain valve c Mains connection cable h Height adjustable feet d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer...
Installation Rear view a Mains connection cable g Drain hose (for machines with drain pump) b Installation shaft for communication h Transit bars module c Valve for recycled water i Drain pipe for machines with drain valve d Inlet hose (hot water) j Restraining clip for inlet hose and e Inlet hose (cold water) drain hose...
Installation Side view Installing the machine ^ Remove the packaging and position the machine where you want to use it. Do not lift the machine by the drum door. This machine is not suitable for building under a worktop. The machine must be permanently connected to the electricity supply so that the door can be opened.
Installation Installation surface Removing the transit bars Do not install the machine near or directly above an open gully or floor drain. Moisture from these can penetrate the machine and damage the electric components. Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent the machine from slipping during the spin cycle.
Installation To avoid the risk of injury the holes for the transit bars must be covered after they have been removed. If they are not covered there is a risk of injury. ^ Release the catch and turn the right hand transit bar anti-clockwise by 90°.
Installation Levelling the machine Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent the machine from slipping during the spin cycle. The machine must stand perfectly level on all four feet to ensure safe and proper operation. Incorrect installation may increase electricity and water consumption and may cause the machine to move about.
Maintenance and care The machine should be connected to a Only use a genuine Miele hose should mains water supply in accordance with you ever need a replacement. Miele local and national safety regulations.
It is possible to connect the machine to option. a hot water supply, 70°C to a maximum of 85°C. A special inlet hose is required for this option. The machine must also be reprogrammed by a Miele service technician or Miele authorised service dealer.
(up to a max. of 1.6 m) a second Drain valve version duo-drain pump is available with the corresponding kit from the Miele Spare A motorised drain valve is used to drain Parts Department or your Miele Dealer. the machine. The DN 70 angle hose...
Installation Electrical connection Any changes to the electrical installation, including fitting or replacing Depending on version this machine is circuit breakers and fuses and supplied with a connection cable replacing the mains connection cable, without a plug. must be carried out by an approved electrician to ensure compliance with The voltage, rated load and fuse all local and national electrical safety...
Technical data Height 1020 mm Width 700 mm Depth 727 mm Depth with door open 1167 mm Weight 130 kg Max. load bearing in operation 2500 Newton Capacity 8.0 kg dry laundry Voltage See data plate Connected load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Noise level during spin...