Operating instructions Laboratory Glassware Washer G 7883 en - CA To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed, commissioned and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 183 270...
This machine should be requirements. Please note that commissioned and then maintained by incorrect use can lead to personal a Miele service technician only. A Miele injury and damage to property. service contract is recommended to To avoid the risk of accidents and...
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Warning and safety instructions Take care when handling chemical When using this machine in the agents such as cleaning agent, higher temperature ranges, be neutralising agent, rinsing agent etc. especially careful not to scald or burn These may contain irritant or corrosive yourself or come into contact with ingredients.
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Only use chemical agents being cleaned. formulated for special processes and approved by Miele for use with this If the machine is being used for machine. Use of unsuitable agents disinfection, the steam condenser and...
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Otherwise, the components in the are discussed with Miele. machine may become damaged. If cleaning and rinsing results are Please follow the advice on subject to particularly stringent installation in these instructions and the separate Installation Instructions.
Miele accessories, can result in ensure the machine is completely unsatisfactory cleaning and disinfecting drained of any residual water, chemical results, for which Miele cannot be held residues and cleaning agent. Observe liable. Any resultant damage would also safety regulations and wear safety invalidate the machine guarantee.
Intended use This lab washer can be used to clean, The cleaning programme as well as any rinse, disinfect (thermally and chemical agents must be chosen chemically) and dry a wide range of according to the type of soiling and laboratory glassware and utensils.
Guide to the machine a On/Off switch m Recharge Softener indicator light b Door release n Fill/Drain indicator light c Display o Programme sequence indicators: Recharging d Display indicator light Pre-Wash e Drying indicator light Wash Rinse f Start indicator light g Start button 6 Complete h Drying button 0...
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Guide to the machine a Connection for DOS module K 60 at f Rinsing agent reservoir (with dosage the rear of the machine selector) b Service panel g Rinsing agent level indicator c Filter combination At the rear of the machine: d Salt reservoir –...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Old electric and electronic equipment often contains valuable materials. The transport and protective packing However, they may also contain harmful has been selected from materials which substances that were necessary for are environmentally friendly for disposal safe use.
It is still possible to open the door during the "Rinse" and "Drain" programmes. The machine can be programmed (by a Miele service technician) to open during "Drying". To close the door ^ The emergency release cord is Lift the door upwards and push until it located at the bottom of the machine clicks shut.
Water softener Programming the water In order to achieve good cleaning results, the lab washer needs to softener operate with soft water. Hard water ^ Switch off the machine. results in the build-up of calcium deposits on laboratory glassware and ^ Turn the programme selector to f.
Only use special coarse grained ^ Unscrew the salt reservoir cap. reactivation salt with granules of approx. 1 - 4 mm, e.g. Miele Softener Before filling the salt reservoir with Salt. Do not use other types of salt such reactivation salt for the first time, you as cooking salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt.
Water softener Add salt indicator ^ Remove the funnel and wipe any residual salt off the seal and the Reactivation takes place automatically screw threads on the socket. during a programme. ^ Screw the cap back on firmly. The programme sequence indicator light a "Recharging"...
Areas of application This lab washer can be fitted with a top At the end of each programme: and bottom basket or a mobile unit. – Carry out a visual check of the load Various inserts and special baskets are for cleanliness.
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Areas of application – Hollow vessels should be inverted Preparing the load and placed in the correct baskets ^ Empty all containers before loading and inserts to ensure that water can into the machine (paying particular flow in and out of them unrestricted. attention to regulations regarding –...
Areas of application Water connection spring Height adjustable top basket adapter The top basket can be adjusted above and below the middle position by 2 cm. Make sure that the spring adapter for water connection engages correctly Different height items can be when a basket or injector unit is reprocessed in this machine depending inserted in the machine.
Areas of application Laboratory utensils The following instructions relate only to basic preparation and loading of Wide-necked laboratory utensils, e.g. laboratory utensils. beakers, wide-necked conical flasks and Petri dishes, or cylindrical vessels, – Petri dishes and similar should be e.g. test tubes, are washed and rinsed placed in the correct insert with the internally and externally by the rotating soiled side facing the centre.
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Areas of application Upper basket O 188/2 E 106/2 For various inserts, e.g. E 103 for test For wide-necked beakers, measuring tubes, AK 12 for funnels and beakers, cylinders or medicine bottles. E 118 for Petri dishes, or E 134 for microscope slides.
Chemical processes and technology General notes Problem How to resolve it If seals, hoses and plastics in the lab – Establish the cause of the damage washer suffer damage they will not be and rectify it. water-tight and will not function See information regarding "Chemical correctly.
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Chemical agents Problem How to resolve it The ingredients in chemical agents – Use Miele approved chemical agents have a strong influence on the longevity in this machine. and functionality (throughput) of the – Carry out a regular visual check of dispensing system.
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– damage to certain plastics (e.g. de-foaming agent using the polycarbonate and plexiglass) in the ORGANICA programme. load being processed. – Please contact Miele Service for advice.
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How to resolve it The following substances can – Refit the lab washer with oil resistant damage elastomers (hoses and elastomeres, provided by Miele Ser- seals) and plastics in the lab washer: vice. – Oil, wax, aromatic and – Depending on usage wipe the lower...
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Chemical processes and technology Reaction between chemical agents and soiling Problem How to resolve it Natural oils and fats can be emulsified – Where available use the "OEL“ with alkaline chemical agents. This can programme. lead to a heavy build-up of foam. –...
Dispensing chemical agents Miele recommends to use process Only fill the rinsing agent chemicals supplied by Miele only to reservoir with rinsing agent ensure good cleaning results and a formulated for lab washers. material compatibility between Do not fill it with cleaning agent.
Dispensing chemical agents ^ Mop up any spilt rinsing agent. This Setting the dosage prevents over-foaming occurring during the next programme. Add rinsing agent indicator The dosage adjuster in the opening has settings adjustable from 1 to 6 (1-6 ml). It is set to 3 (3 ml) at the factory.
Dispensing chemical agents ^ Place the red container with Adding neutralising agent neutralising agent on the floor next to Neutralising agent (pH-level: acidic) the machine or in an adjoining neutralises residues of alkaline cleaning cupboard. agents on the surface of laboratory glassware and utensils.
Dispensing chemical agents Add neutralising agent indicator ^ Refill the neutralising agent container or replace it with a full container when the Add neutralising agent indicator "Neutralizer" lights up. Please remember to refill the container in good time. Do not let it get empty.
K 60 (DOS 1). The machine must be set 30 g of cleaning agent will be required up for this by a Miele service for a cleaning agent concentration of technician. The DOS module is approx. 3 g/l.
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Some types of soiling may require different combinations of cleaning agents and other additives. The Miele Professional Department will be pleased to advise you. ^ Add powder cleaning agent to the compartment. ^ Close the dispenser flap.
Operation Selecting the additional Drying 0 Switching on function ^ Close the door. The additional Drying function may be ^ Open the stopcocks. selected immediately after the ^ Press the "On/Off" switch. programme has been selected (except with "Rinse" and "Drain"). When the programme selector is at f, To do this: a dot lights up in the display.
Operation During a programme, you can switch * Wash block 5 (normally for chemical between the following displays: disinfection) can be programmed in as an additional programme stage in freely – the current temperature, programmable Programmes "Custom", – the elapsed programme duration and "Inorganica"...
Operation ^ Turn the programme selector to f. Switching off ^ Press and release the "On/Off" The programme will be cancelled after switch. approx. 2 seconds. ^ Open the door. As the machine is fitted with an electric door lock, the door can only Caution.
Programmable functions For future servicing work, please document any alterations to the factory default settings. Enter any alterations in the appropriate box. General notes: – Switch positions that have not been allocated a function are indicated in the middle part of the display by a bar ( - ). –...
Programmable functions Dispensing liquid cleaning agent via DOS 1 Setting the dosage concentration The dosage concentration must be set exclusively for liquid cleaning agent. Set it according to the manufacturer's recommendations or the official standards required. The dosage concentration must not be altered even if powder cleaning agent is dispensed via the dispenser in the door.
Programmable functions Dispensing neutralising agent via DOS 3 Setting the dosage concentration The dosage concentration for the neutralising agent must be set according to the manufacturer's recommendations or the official standards required. Step Display / Result ^ Press 0 until E02 appears. ^ Turn the programme selector to The dosage concentration which "Intensive".
– 3 short beeps followed by a 2 second pause, then 3 short beeps etc will sound as a reminder to remove a test item. The reminder to remove a test item function has to be programmed by a Miele service technician.
Programmable functions Changing programme parameters The parameters for the cleaning programmes can be changed to suit particular requirements. For this purpose, the temperature and the temperature holding time in the Main wash 1 and 2 and Final rinse 1 and 2 programme blocks can be changed.
Programmable functions Changing the temperature holding time Step Display / Result ^ Press button 0 repeatedly, or hold pressed in until E10 for Main wash 1 the level of the programme block you wish to change E13 for Main wash 2 appears in the display.
Programmable functions Setting the time and date The serial interface contains the date and time. This data is transmitted to the report printer. You can reset the date and time, e.g. to change from summer to winter time. The individual values of date and time are activated according to the position of the programme selector: "1 o'clock"...
Reports can be produced in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. The process reports are printed on a report printer connected to the machine Please contact Miele if you require and then archived in paper form. further information about suitable printers and software.
The following operational tests will be carried out within the framework of the This lab washer should be serviced by maintenance: a Miele service technician in accordance with local and national – A programme will be run as a test safety regulations after every 1000 operating hours, or annually.
Essential maintenance Process validation Routine checks The standard of disinfection in the Before the start of each working day, disinfection programmes must be the user must carry out a number of confirmed by the user as a routine routine checks. A check list is supplied matter.
Essential maintenance Cleaning the filters in the wash Cleaning the coarse filter cabinet The filters in the base of the wash cabinet are designed to prevent coarse soiling getting into the circulation system. A build-up of coarse soiling can cause the filters to clog up.
Essential maintenance Cleaning the flat and micro-fine filters ^ Remove the coarse filter. ^ Remove the fine filter from between the coarse and the micro-fine filters. ^ Then remove the micro-fine filter together with the flat filter. ^ Clean the filters. ^ Replace the filters by carrying out the above steps in the reverse order.
Essential maintenance ^ Unscrew the upper spray arm. Cleaning the spray arms ^ Loosen the knurled thumb nut to The spray arms can become blocked and should therefore be checked every unscrew the lower spray arm. day. ^ Use a sharp pointed object to push ^ After cleaning the spray arms, fit or particles into the spray arm jets, and screw them back into position.
^ The front should be cleaned using a Seals which are no longer tight or which have suffered damage must be damp cloth and a small amount of replaced with new ones by a Miele washing-up liquid, or with a technician. non-abrasive proprietary cleaning agent designed for use on stainless steel.
Essential maintenance Baskets and inserts Baskets and inserts should be checked daily to make sure they are functioning correctly. The lab washer is supplied with a check list. The following need to be inspected: – Check that rollers on baskets/inserts are free of hindrance and that they are secure.
The following guide may help to find the reason for a fault and to correct it. You should, however, note the following: Repairs should only be carried out by a Miele service technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The 8 "Dosing Before trying to rectify the Pump" indicator starts problem, you must: flashing before the – Turn the programme selector to f (the fault start of a programme. The programme code goes out). cannot be started.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The "Neutralizer" Before trying to rectify the indicator starts problem, you must: flashing before the – Turn the programme selector to f (the fault start of a programme. The programme code goes out). cannot be started.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The Add salt indicator The salt reservoir has not Fill carefully with reactivation light "Recharging" been replenished, salt. flashes. meaning that the water softener could not be reactivated. A few minutes after the Before trying to rectify the start of a programme, problem, you must:...
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The programme is Before trying to rectify the cancelled and the problem, you must: "Fill/Drain" indicator – Turn the programme selector to f (the fault flashes. code goes out). – Switch the machine off with the "On/Off"...
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy Cleaning agent residue – Remove the residue. is left in the dispenser – Run the process again. for powder cleaning The dispenser for powder Make sure the dispenser is agent at the end of a cleaning agent was still dry before adding cleaning programme.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy Glass utensils are The items are not suitable Only clean laboratory cloudy and etched. for machine processing. glassware and utensils that are suitable for machine processing in the machine. Neutralisation has not Fill the neutralising agent been carried out during container.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy White residues and/or The water softener is Check the water hardness flecks are visible on programmed to a setting level of the water supply and items. which is too low. programme the water softener correctly.
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Problem solving guide Fault Possible cause Remedy The cleaning result is Baskets or inserts have Rearrange the items. unsatisfactory. been incorrectly loaded Do not overload baskets or or overloaded. inserts. The programme selected Select a suitable programme is not suitable for the or change the programme degree of soiling.
^ Remove the cause of the fault. ^ Remove the service panel. ^ Press the reset button on the heater limiter located on the right-hand side of the plinth. If this switch trips again, contact the Miele Service Department.
Other problems Cleaning the drain pump and The drain pump is situated under the non-return valve (see arrow). non-return valve If water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme, the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked.
Other problems Cleaning the filters in the water To clean the filter inlet ^ Disconnect the machine from the mains supply. Filters are incorporated in the screw connection of the water inlet hose to ^ Turn off the stopcock and unscrew protect the water inlet valve.
In the event of any faults that you cannot remedy yourself, please contact Miele. See back cover for contact details. ^ When calling Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your machine, both of which are shown on the data plate (see "Electrical connection").
Installation Building the machine under a This machine should be connected continuous worktop to services in accordance with local The machine lid must be removed as and national safety regulations. follows: Please refer to the installation diagrams supplied with the ^ Open the door.
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The machine front can be fitted with a worktop. decor panel to match kitchen units. ^ Open the door. This must be done by a Miele Service technician. Contact Miele for details. Decor panel dimensions: Door outer panel H 442 / W 586 mm...
MUST BE EARTHED Contact a qualified electrician for advice. – The mains connection cable may only be replaced by an original Miele spare part or an appropriate cable with wire end ferrules. – For technical data see data plate or...
F E will appear in the machine itself. in the display), please contact the If the chloride content of the water Miele Service Department for advice. exceeds 100mg/l, the risk of corrosion to items being processed – The machine is supplied as standard...
8.5 - 60 kPa (see illustration). (1.23 - 9 psi) water supply, and fitted with a feed pump by a Miele service technician. See also the installation diagram supplied. When connecting an DI water...
Hose clips are supplied for securing it in position. – A longer drain hose (up to 4 m long) is available to order from Miele. – The drainage system must not exceed 4 metres. See also the installation diagram...
A/B range CW = Cold water, HW = Hot water, DI = De-ionized water, °C = Temperature, min = Holding time, * The dispensing of rinsing agent with DOS 2 must be activated by a Miele service technician...
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Programme chart Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash Rinse Rinse Final rinse* Drying DOS 1 DOS 3 80°C 75°C 3 min 1 min DOS 3 DOS 1 DOS 3 50°C 75°C 70°C 1 min 1 min 1 min DOS 1 DOS 1 DOS 3 65°C 85°C...
Approvals CSA full appoval Manufacturer's address Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Str. 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany * If installed at altitudes above 1500 m the boiling point of the suds solution will be lower. Disinfecting temperature parameters should be lowered and the holding time increased. This must be done by a...