Miele Pw 6101 Operating Instructions

							Maximum dry laundry weights
PW 6101
23 lbs / 10 kg laundry
14 lbs / 6 kg wet cleaning
PW 6131
30 lbs / 13 kg laundry
18 lbs / 8 kg wet cleaning
PW 6161
36 lbs / 16 kg laundry
22  lbs / 10 kg wet cleaning
PW 6201
45 lbs / 20 kg laundry
27 lbs / 12 kg wet cleaning
3. Add detergent
^Open the detergent compartment flap,
pull out the respective containers and add
detergent.
j= Detergent for the main wash
i= Detergent for a Pre-Wash
(
1/4of the total recommended amount
of detergent)
§=Front compartment
Fabric softener or liquid starch
Rear compartment
Liquid additives e.g. bleach
^
Do not exceed the maximum fill level, the
excess will flow directly into the drum.
^
Close the detergent compartment.
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							Detergent
Only use the correct amount of high
efficiency low sudsing detergent. Too
much detergent will cause oversudsing.
Dosage
Follow the instructions on the detergent
packaging to ensure the correct usage and
dosage amount for your water hardness.
Adjust the amount of detergent if the load is
smaller and more or less soiled than normal.
Water hardness
Water
hardness
levelsWater
qualityHardness
level in
mmol/lGerman
hardness
°d
I soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7
II moderate 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14
III hard 2.5 - 3.8 14 - 21
IV very hard over 3.8 over 21
If you do not know the water hardness in
your area contact your local water authority.
Fabric softener
^Pour liquid fabric softener into the
compartment according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.Do not
exceed the maximum fill level, the
excess will prematurely activate the siphon
and be wasted.
^Close the compartment lid and push in the
dispenser drawer.
The fabric softener will automatically be
dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
A small amount of water will remain in the
compartment at the end of the program.
Never mix fabric softener and starch in
the fabric softener compartment§. This
will clog the dispenser.
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							Starch
In the detergent container
1 Hot Wash
mProgram stop - starch stop
Door can be opened.
iüf
Program stop - Starch Stop flashes in the
display when it is time to add starch to the
laundry.
^Add starch, prepared according to the
manufacturer’s instructions, into
compartmentp. The wash time is
automatically extended by 4 minutes.
^PresshStart to continue the program.
In the drum
^Once the program stops in Starch Stop,
open the drum door and add starch to the
laundry load prepared according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
^Close the drum door.
The display shows:
1 Hot Wash
mProgram stop - Starch Stop
Door can be opened.
iüf
^
Press thehStart button to continue the
program.
Bleach
Only bleach items with thexsymbol on
the fabric care label.
Liquid bleach can only be used in a
program designed for bleach.
Liquid bleach must only be filled in a
programmed detergent compartment. It will
be automatically added to the second rinse.
A third rinse is necessary when using
bleach (see the Programming manual).
,The use of chlorine or chloric aids
lead to corrosion and may damage the
machine.
Fabric dye
Fabric dye and color aids must be suitable
for use in a washer. Always follow the
instructions of the manufacturer.
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							4. Select a program
^Select a program by turning the jog shuttle
(e.g. Program 1 Hot Wash).
The following will appear in the display:
16 Extra Drain
1 Hot Wash 194 °F
2 Cottons 140 °F
iäFC A
^See the Programming manual for more
information.
^Confirm the selected program by pressing
the inner button of the jog shuttle.
The display shows:
1 Hot Wash22.0 /22.0 lb
194 °F Main wash
Rinse 1200 rpm
+im kmA
5. Select wash options (if needed)
^Press one of the wash option buttons.
To deselect the option, press it again.
+iBlock Plus
A pre-wash can be selected for heavily
soiled laundry in certain programs. If a
pre-wash is an option the +i field is
highlighted. If a pre-wash is not available,
the +i will not be shown.
mStarch Stop
Starch can be selected with all standard
programs (excluding Extra Spin and Extra
Drain). Themfield is highlighted in the
display.
kSpin Stop
Spin Stop can be selected with all standard
programs (excluding Extra Spin). Thek
field is highlighted in the display.
1 Hot Wash
kProgram stop - w/o spin
Door can be opened.
iüf
Without spin flashes in the display when the
spin cycle is reached.
^
Press thefEnd button.
^
The program ends without spinning.
^
To continue the program with spinning,
press thehStart button.
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							6. Select Delay Start (if needed)
Use themDelay start button to program
the washer to start automatically at a later
time.
Setting the delay start
^PressmDelay Start.
The following will appear in the display:
1 Hot Wash 22.0 / 22.0 lb
Start time:16: 10 Start date:  2.4.2003
After selection press the Start button.
mA
The display shows the current time of day
and date. The entry field is marked for
hours.
^Press, then turn the jog shuttle to select
the hour. Press it to confirm the selection.
^Repeat with the minutes, day, month and
year.
^Press thehStart button to start the
program at the selected start time.
1 Hot Wash22.0 / 22.0 lb
194 °F Main wash
16:15  -2.4.2003 Start: 6:00 -3.4.2003
+im kmA
The display shows the current time of day,
date and the start time.
^
If the door is opened before the delay start
time has elapsed, press thehStart
button again.
Canceling the Delay Start
^
PressmDelay Start again or the
ABack button to cancel the delay start
function.
7. Adjust the program (if needed)
Laundry weight
The laundry weight can be manually
selected.
1 Hot Wash22.0/ 22.0 lb
104 °F Pre-wash
194 °F Main washe
+im kmA
^Turn the jog shuttle to Laundry weight
and press to confirm the selection.
The weight shown on the right side indicates
the max. weight.
^Turn the jog shuttle to the desired laundry
weight and press to confirm the selection.
Temperature
In 1°F steps from cold to the maximum
program temperature.
^Turn the jog shuttle to Temperature
(104 °F for Pre-wash) and press to confirm
the selection.
1 Hot Wash 22.0 / 22.0 lb
104 °FPre-wash
194 °F Main washe
+im kmA
^
Turn the jog shuttle to the desired
temperature and press it to confirm the
selection.
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							Spin speed
The spin speed can be adjusted from 0 -
300 then in 25 rpm increments. Depending
on the model of machine and the Program
selected the max. spin speed ranges from
600 - 1200 rpms.
^Turn the jog shuttle to Spin speed
and press to confirm the selection.
1 Hot Wash 22.0 / 22.0 lb
Rinse1200 rpm-
+im kmA
^Turn the jog shuttle to the desired spin
speed and press to confirm the selection.
8. Start the program
^Press thehStart button to start the
program.
9. End of program
At the end of the program, once the drum is
stationary and no water is in the machine the
display shows (for example):
1 Hot Wash
Program end
Door can be opened.
mFC A
At the same time a tone will sound for a
short time to signal the program end.
^Pull the door handle to open the drum
door.
Important:
If the door cannot be opened, press
against the door handle then pull again.
Do not use force!
^Remove the laundry.
^Leave the drum door open to air dry the
interior.
^
Turn the machine off with the0Off button.
^
Turn the mains off (on-site).
^
Close the gas or steam valve (on-site).
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							Canceling a program
To cancel a program, press thefEnd
button twice.
If the program was canceled with water in
the machine or during spinning, the display
shows:
1 Hot Wash
Program stop with water in the machine!
iüf
or
1 Hot Wash
Program stop - drum not stationary!
iüf
Press theqWater drain button or select
the program Extra Spin, and press theh
Start button.
Canceling a locked program
Locked programs cannot be stopped or
canceled.
1 Hot Wash
194 °F Main wash
Locked! End at 12:35
)A
The display shows that the program is
locked if thefEnd button is pressed.
To unlock the program press the)Unlock
button.
Enter the password, by turning the jog
shuttle to the desired character in the alpha
numeric list and then pressing the shuttle to
confirm each selection.
After entering the password the display
shows:
Unlock program?
SA
Press theSSave button to confirm. The
normal display shows and the program can
be canceled.
1 Hot Wash
194 °F Main wash 140 °F
Rinse 1 End at 12:35
mKf
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							Skipping program cycles
Cycles of a program in progress can be
skipped or repeated.
^Press thefEnd button to stop the
program.
1 Hot Wash
Program stop
iüf
^Press theüSkip button. The display
shows the current area, block or step.
See also Program structure in the
Programming manual .
Skip -> 1 Hot Wash
Program stop
Area 2: Main washe
SA
Area: 2 Main wash
Block 1: Main wash
Step: Wash time 2-
SA
^Turn the jog shuttle to Area and press it to
confirm the selection.
Area: Select either 1 Prewash, 2 Main
wash or 3 Rinse and confirm by pressing
the jog shuttle.
^
Turn the jog shuttle to Block and press it
to confirm the selection.
Block: Select either Prewash 1-10, Main
wash 1-10 or Rinse 1-10 and confirm by
pressing the jog shuttle.
^
Turn the jog shuttle to Block and press it
to confirm the selection. Select the desired
program step and confirm.
^
To start the new program step pressS
Save andhStart.
To go back without skipping a program
cycle
^
Press theABack to go back to the
program stop.
Program sequence
The program sequence is shown in the
display after the start of the program.
1 Hot Wash
104 °F Pre-wash 68 °F
Main wash End at 12:35
+im kmKf
The second display line, here Pre-wash, the
wash water temperature is shown.
1 Hot Wash
194 °F Main wash 140 °F
Rinse 1 Cold End at 12:35
+im kmKf
If the program block Pre-wash has ended,
the 2nd line in the display shows the
program block Main wash with the current
wash water temperature. The 3rd line shows
the following program block, here Rinse 1.
The program end display, above 12:35,
shows the time of day when the program will
be finished.
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							KInformation
1 Hot Wash
194 °F Main wash 140 °F
Rinse 1 Cold End at 12:35
+im kmKf
Press theKInformation button during the
program to show information in the display.
1 Hot Wash
Delay start: 10.7.2003
Start time: 9:47e
A
For more information presse.
Time after start: 0 h 23 min
Time left: 0 h 11min
Time after start: 0 h 23 mine
Time left: 0 h 11min
Repetition: no
Area: Rinse 3e
Block 2: Rinse 2
Block step Wash time 1
Actual water level: 22 mme
Programmed value: 60 mm
Actual temperature: 95°F
Programmed temperature: 140 °Fe
1 Hot Wash
Revolution: 40 rpm
Rhythm: 12 / 3-
A
^
Press theABack button to return to the
program sequence.
Program end with water in the drum
If the program is interrupted during a cycle,
the display shows either:
1 Hot Wash
Program end - Water in drum
mFC A
or
1 Hot Wash
Program end - Drum not stationary
mFC A
,The drum door is locked.
Do not use force!
^Press theqWater drain button or select
the Drain Extra and presshStart.
^At the end of the program open the door.
Program stop
^To stop the program, pressfEnd.
The program stops.
1 Hot Wash
Program stop
iüf
^
PressfEnd again to continue the
program.
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							Programs may vary depending on machine type.
Program /
DisplayFabric Program cycle
Wash
options
1 Hot Wash
194 °FBed linens and terry cloth
laundry made of cotton,
linen or mixed fabricsPre-wash 104°F selectable
Main wash 194°F
2 x Rinse
last rinse warm*
Final spin+i
m
k
2 Cottons
140 °FLightly soiled bed linens
and terry cloth laundry
made of cotton, linen or
mixed fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 140°F
2 x Rinse
last rinse warm*
Final spin+i
m
k
3 Cottons
intensive
140 °FBed linens and terry cloth
laundry made of cotton,
linen or mixed fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 140°F
2 x Rinse
last rinse warm*
Final spin+i
m
k
4Cottons
86 °FLightly soiled bed linens
and terry cloth laundry
made of cotton, linen or
mixed fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 86°F
2 x Rinse
Final spin+i
m
k
5 Cottons
intensive
86 °FBed linens and terry cloth
laundry made of cotton,
linen or mixed fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 86°F
2 x Rinse
Final spin+i
m
k
6 Wrinkle Free
140 °FLightly soiled synthetics
and mixed fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 140°F
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.+i
m
k
7 Wrinkle Free
intensive
140 °FSynthetics and mixed
fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 140°F
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.+i
m
k
8 Wrinkle Free
86 °FLightly soiled synthetics
and mixed fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 86°F
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.+i
m
k
9 Wrinkle Free
intensive
86 °FSynthetics and mixed
fabricsPre-wash 86°F selectable
Main wash 86°F
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.+i
m
k
Program Guide Standard Programs
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