Operating instructions Washer-Extractor PW 6241 PW 6321 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before installing, M.-Nr. 06 572 495 commissioning and using it for the first time.
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Gas-heated appliances Safety precautions to take if you smell gas ^ Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately. This is usually located near the gas meter. ^ Eliminate all sources of ignition in a safe manner. Do not smoke, light cigarette lighters or matches. ^ Do not operate electrical lights or switches, i.e.
Warning and Safety instructions Petrol, paraffin, or any easily flammable Explanation of the Warning and liquid must not be stored or used near the machine. Do not use the machine lid as Safety symbols on the machine a storage shelf. Fire and explosion hazard.
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Always close the door after use. This Faulty components must only be way you will avoid the danger of: replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can – children climbing onto or into the the safety standards of the machine be washer-extractor or hiding things in it.
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Accessory parts may only be fitted when combination of cleaning agents and special expressly approved by Miele. Using application products. Only use the product spare parts or accessories from other for the application described by the...
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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 perchlorethylene you will prevent children from accidentally Frequent use of chlorine increases the locking themselves in and endangering their risk of component damage.
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.
Description of the machine a Emergency stop switch f Service panel Press the red button to switch the machine off. g Plinth 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.
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 universal 60 °C Turning the selector brings up options and...
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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...
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 Gas Safe registered technician.
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 Liquid bleaching agents may only be placed of foam.
How to wash correctly Select a programme If you do not wish to make any further alterations to the programme: ^ Turn the rotary dial to select a programme (e.g. Programme 1 Cottons universal). ^ Press the START button. The programme will start.
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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. 1100 (PW 6241) or 1000 rpm size, temperature or spin speed: (PW 6321).
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...
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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.
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.
Additional options Language selection The following (example) will appear in the display: The language shown in the display can be changed briefly before starting a Cottons 10.0 /16.0 kg programme if you wish. To do so use the Start time: : 10 Start date: 2.4.2010 button underneath the flag symbol.
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Additional options Dispensing directly into the drum With pre-wash Make the starch up following the For heavily soiled laundry the standard manufacturer's instructions on the programmes 1 to 10, can have a pre-wash packaging. Once the "Starch stop" added. To do so press the "Block+" button programme stage has been reached open the door and add the starch.
Additional options Programme stop Programme cancelled with a locked programme To halt the programme press the f button. The programme remains stationary. It is not possible to stop or cancel a programme if the programme is locked. Cottons Programme stop Cottons 90 °C Main wash...
Additional options 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. Cottons Programme stop ü ^ After pressing the ü button the current area, block or step will appear in the display.
Optional modules Liquid dispensers To deselect the liquid dispensing system Cottons 90 °C Dispenser pump Suction pipe Cottons universal 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.
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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.
The shaft for the communication module is Selection choice: located at the rear of the machine. – Total data An editor programme is available from Miele. In this option all programme data is collated and summarised. – Programme data Programme data contains all the data called up during a programme.
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Optional modules Programme data ~ 1 Cottons Total data Date: 21.05.2010 Start time: 11:30 Operating data module Date: 21.05.2010 Start time: 12:30 Total data Programme data Select the required programme start from the list for programme 1 Cottons and confirm After selecting Total data the following your choice by pressing the rotary dial.
Optional modules Weighing system 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.
Problem solving guide The door will not open Power cut ^ Press against the door handle and at the same time switch the machine off and then Programme stop on again. Then try to open the door again. Press the start button. ü...
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^ Use a low foaming detergent or contact your detergent supplier for advice. Please contact the Miele Service Department. – Very soft water ^ In areas with very soft water (hardness level 1) dispense less detergent as specified by the detergent manufacturer.
Call the Service Department if restart does not work. the machine will need to be serviced by the Miele Service Department. Service interval 1 ^ Check the stopcock and then press the § START button.
Drain valve fault Should you require spare parts ensure that you only use original Miele Spare Parts Call the Service Department if restart does not work. (and remember to let the Spare Parts Department know the model, serial number and material number of your machine).
Cleaning and care The machine should be cleaned and The grille over the cooling fan at the back of checked over immediately after use where the machine should be checked for soiling possible. from time to time and cleaned if necessary. Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the machine.
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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.
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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. Disconnect the machine from the mains.
16 Indentification/Year of manufacture 17 Commissioning date Registered on the A scale 18 Electric heating Washing Spinning 19 Fuse rating (on-site) PW 6241 60 dB 82 dB 20 Indirect steam heating PW 6321 60 dB 80 dB 21 Direct steam heating...
Notes for the installer To do so the access panel and the rear This machine must be installed by an panel of the machine have to be removed. authorised technician only. In the UK any Unscrew the hex screws from the bottom gas heated machines must be installed edge of the front access panel and then take by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
7000 kPa (70 bar) pressure, and for a water temperature of at least 90 °C. This also applies to all fittings. Genuine Miele original parts fulfil these requirements. Water taken into the machine must not exceed a temperature of 70°C.
Notes for the installer Connection to cold water supply only 1" Be carefull to only drill through the first wall (1). There is a second one located 10 mm behind it to deflect the agent and this must not be drilled into. Any connections that have been drilled open 3/4"...
The electric heating is set ex-works to The electrical components of machines PW 24 kW (PW 6241), 30 kW (PW 6321). 6241and PW 6321 comply with EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-7. The heating will only be activated with a minimum suds levels of 110 mm column of water.
A steam valve and condensate trap are available to order from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Gas connection This work must be carried out by an authorised person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
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.
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