Miele Pw 6065 Operating Manual

							Fabric softener, liquid starch
Fabric softener added to the wash
program will make fabrics feel softer
and will reduce static cling in the dryer.
Liquid starch is a synthetic starch wash
used to give fabrics some stiffness.
Starch can be included in any wash
program as part of the final rinse.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
softener or liquid starch
^Add the fabric softener or liquid
starch to compartment§.Do not
exceed the Max. level mark.
The softener or liquid starch is auto-
matically dispensed in the final rinse. At
the end of the program a small amount
of water remains in the fabric softener
compartment§.
If starching frequently, clean the
dispenser compartment and especially
the siphon tube and conditioner
channel. See Cleaning the detergent
drawer.Separate starch
^Dispense the amount of starch
recommended on the packaging.
^Select the Extra Starch before
starting a program.
The program and the remaining time
will stop. The display shows Starch.
^Dispense the starch directly in the
drum.
^Select a spin speed and confirm or
press the Start button.
Dye removers / Fabric dyes
Do not use dye removers in this
washer.
^When dying fabrics in the washer,
adhere to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
External dispensing
The washer is set up for connection to
an external detergent dosage system.
A conversion kit is necessary which can
be purchased from Miele.
Detergent
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							,Before cleaning the appliance,
disconnect the power supply by
unplugging the unit or manually
tripping the circuit breaker.
,Do not use chemical solvents,
abrasive cleaners, glass or all
purpose cleaners. These can
damage plastic surfaces and other
parts.
Cleaning the washer
^Clean the exterior of the washer with
a mild solution of non-abrasive
detergent or soap and water. Wipe
dry with a soft cloth.
^Clean the drum with a stainless steel
cleaner specially formulated for use
in a washing machine.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Detergent residue should be cleaned
out regularly.^Pull out the detergent drawer as far
as it will go. Press down on the red
release lever and pull the drawer out
of the machine.
^
Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.
^
Clean the siphon tube.
1.Remove the siphon tube from the
compartment§and rinse under warm
water. Clean the pipe on which the
siphon tube is attached.
2. Replace the siphon tube.
Cleaning and Care
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							Cleaning the inlet hose filter
The washer has two water inlet filters to
protect each inlet valve. Check and
clean these filters every 6 months. This
may have to be done more frequently
with some water supplies.
Cleaning the inlet hose filters
^Turn off the water faucet.
^Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve
by turning the connector
counterclockwise using a wrench if
necessary.
^
Remove the rubber seal,1, from the
connector.
^
Using needle nose pliers, grasp the
plastic filter,2, and pull it out of the
hose connector.
^
Clean the filter under running water
and carefully remove any large
particles.
^
Replace the filter and seal and
reconnect the hose.Slowly turn on the faucet and check
for leaks. If water leaks, tighten the
bolt.
Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve
^Using pliers carefully loosen and
remove the plastic hose connector
from the inlet valve.
^Using needle nose pliers, remove the
plastic filter by pulling on the bar (see
illustration). Rinse under running
water and return. Replace the filter
and seal then reconnect the hose.
Both filtersmustbe put back in
place after cleaning.
Cleaning and Care
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							,Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and
trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work.
The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifying
issues you may encounter while operating the machine:
A wash program cannot be started
Issue Possible fault Solution
The display remains off.The washer has no
power.Possible fault
–the washer is connected to
the electrical supply,
–the circuit breaker has not
tripped.
Upon selecting the
program "Spin" the
program does not start.The instructions in
Before using for the
first time were not
followed.Follow the instructions as
described in the Before using
for the first time chapter.
The display shows a
foreign language.As long as an error
message is
displayed, a program
cannot be started.–
Regard the display
messages.
–
Confirm by pressing the jog
shuttle.
The display is dark and
the "Start" light flashes
slowly.The machine goes
into Standby. The
display shuts off to
save energy.Press any direct select button.
The Standby function will be
ended.
Frequently asked questions
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							General problems with the washer
Issue Possible cause Solution
The washer shakes
during the spin cycle.The four feet are not
resting evenly on the
floor.Level the machine (see
Installation
Instructions-Leveling the
washer).
There are unusual
sounds coming from
the drain pump.There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning
and end of the pump process are normal.
Large residues of
detergent remain in the
dispenser drawerThe water pressure is too
low.–Check and clean the
filters in the water inlet
hoses.
–Select the Water plus
Extra if desired.
Water softening
detergent additives tend
to clump.Clean the detergent
drawer. In the future add
the detergent first and then
the water softener to the
compartment.
The fabric softener is
not completely
dispensed or too much
water remains in the
compartment§.The siphon tube is either
incorrectly positioned or
clogged.Clean the siphon tube, see
Cleaning and care-
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer.
The display shows a
foreign language.A different language was
selected under
Settings-LanguageJ.Select the desired
language. The flag symbol
leads you to the setting.
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							Poor wash results
Issue Possible cause Solution
The laundry does not
get clean with liquid
detergent.Liquid detergents do
not contain bleaching
agents. Fruit, coffee
and tea stains may not
be removed.–Use powder bleach.
–Fill compartmentjwith
powder bleach and use a
dispenser ball for the
liquid detergent.
–Never put liquid
detergent and bleach
together in the same
wash compartment.
Laundry has a gray
sticky residue.–Not enough
detergent was used
to dissolve greasy
deposits in heavily
soiled laundry.
–The laundry was
soiled with grease
(oils, lotions).–Add more detergent to
laundry with grease
stains or use a liquid
detergent.
–Run a 140°F program
with liquid detergent to
clean the washer before
using it for laundry again.
There is white detergent
residue on dark laundry.The detergent was not
completely dissolved
because of hard water.
These residues are
difficult to remove.–After drying, remove
white residues with a
clothes brush.
–
In the future, use liquid
detergent.
Items with greasy
soiling are not clean
after a wash program.–
Add a Pre-wash to the program. Use liquid
detergent for the pre-wash.
–
Use a powder detergent for the main wash.
Use detergent which is specially formulated for
heavily soiled work clothes. Contact the detergent
manufacturer for more information.
Frequently asked questions
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							The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed
Issue Solution
The washer has no power.Insert the plug into the outlet and the circuit
breaker.
Power failureTo open the drum door, see Frequently asked
questions - Opening the drum door during a power
failure....
The door was not
properly closed.Push the drum door on the locked side. Then press
the Door button.
There is still water in the
drum and the washer
cannot drain it away.Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as
described in Frequently asked questions -
Opening the drum door during a power failure....
As a safeguard against scalding, the drum door cannot be opened if the wash
water temperature is over 55°C.
Frequently asked questions
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							Opening the door during a
power failure or when the drain
is blocked
,Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
^Open the detergent dispenser
drawer.
^Remove the tool.
^
Open the lint trap door.Machines with a drain pump
If the main drain hose is clogged, water
will be retained in the machine(max.
6.5 gal [30 l]).
,Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, the
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot! Stop and allow it to
cool before proceeding.
^Place a 2 quart capacity container
under the drain tube.
^
Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise.
Do not remove it.About 2 quarts of
water will drain out of the hose.
If additional water remains in the
machine, tighten the lint trap lid and
empty the container. Repeat as
necessary.
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							Once the flow of water stops:
^Remove the lint trap lid.
^Remove any foreign objects or lint
from the filter.
^
Check that the impeller (in the back
of the chamber) rotates freely by
spinning it with your hand.
^
Return the lint trap lid and tighten into
place.
If the drain filter is not tightened
securely water will leak out when the
machine is used.
Open the drum door
,Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
drum to remove laundry. A moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
^
Insert a screwdriver into the notch,
next to the lint trap, pull it down. The
door will now open.
Frequently asked questions
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							Machines with a drain valve
^Press the lever for the emergency
drain down and hold until you hear
no more water running out.Open the drum door
,Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
drum to remove laundry. A moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
^Insert a screwdriver into the notch,
next to the lever, pull it down. The
door will now open.
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