Miele Pw 6101 Operating Instructions

							10 DelicatesSynthetics, silk, rayon Pre-wash selectable
Main wash 86°F
Wash rhythm delicate
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.+i
m
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11 Woolens
86 °FMachine washable woolens,
sturdy woolens and mixed
woolensMain wash limited to 104°F
Wash rhythm gentle
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.m
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12 Handwash
Woolens
86 °FWoolens and mixed woolens Main wash limited to 86°F
Wash rhythm gentle
2 x Rinse
Final spin 1 Min.m
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13 Extra
Starch
14 Extra
Rinse /
SpinLaundry which needs to be
rinsed and spunRinse
Final spinm
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15 Extra SpinLaundry which needs to be
spunFinal spin
16 Extra
DrainWater drain
* Warm rinse
The standard programs1Hot Wash 194°F,2Cottons 140°F and3Cottons Intensive 140°F  are
programmed to rinse with hot water. If a hot water connection is available, it is favorable to use
this.
- The residual moisture of the laundry is lower after spinning.
- The laundry is already warmed.
If the laundry is immediately dried in a dryer or ironed with the rotary iron, time and energy is
saved.
To deselect the warm rinse, see the Programming manual.
Program Guide Standard Programs
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							Program cards are programmed to a
machine type. Empty cards can be used
with any machine.
^PresslOn to turn the washer on.
The Welcome screen shows.
^Insert the card, arrow first, into the card
reader.
The display shows the list of programs on
the card, example:
Card operation
17 Fire department clothing 113 °F
18 Wrinkle-free 140 °F
ißFC A
^
Turn the jog shuttle to select a program.
Press the jog shuttle to confirm the
selection.
^
Press thehStart button to begin the
program.
^
Remove the card from the card reader.
Once the program is finished it will be
deleted from the machines memory.
,Do not insert any items other than the
card into the card reader.If the card was inserted the wrong way, the
display shows:
§
Card error
Reinsert card correctly in card reader.
Continue: Press Start.
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^Reinsert the card properly into the card
reader.
If the card is not suitable for this type of
machine, the display shows:
Card operation
Programs on the card are only
suitable for machine type
A
^Insert a card suitable for this machine
type.
Card only operation
A card with one particular program is
enclosed for laundry with special treatment
needs.
The function Load can be activated in the
operator level. The machine will only accept
cards in this function.
Those cards contain onlyoneprogram. The
programs saved in the machine control are
not accessible.
Washing using the program card
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							Language selection
The language can be selected with theF
flag symbol. The language is set back to its
original setting 5 minutes after the program
ends or when the door is opened.
1 Hot Wash 194 °F
2 Cottons 140 °F
3 Cottons Intensive 140°F
iFC A
Press the function buttonFC. The display
shows:
Settings BackA
Main menuLanguage
Operator level
FC A
^Turn then press the jog shuttle to select
Language.
Settings BackA
LanguageDeutsch
English
FC A
^Turn the jog shuttle to select the desired
language and press to confirm the
selection.
Extra features
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							Liquid dispensing system
(Dispensing systems vary)
Priming the dispensing pumps
aHose connection socket (in)
bLeakage outlet
cHose connection socket (out)
dSuction inlet opening
eLevel indicator
When the dispenser container is empty the
pump and the machine will shut off.
The display will indicate that the detergent
dispenser is empty.
öDispensing system faultFill dispensing container 1
Press Start.
if
^
Refill the dispensing containers.
^
PresshStart to continue the program.Deselect the dispensing
1 Hot Wash 194 °F
2 Cottons 140 °F
3 Cottons Intensive 140 °F
iäFC A
The liquid dispensing can be manually
deselected before a program start.
The dispensing pump is turned off.
The display shows:
1 Hot Wash22.0/22.0 lbt
194 °F Main wash
Rinse 1000 rpm
+im kmA
Dispensing amount
,Always follow the instructions of the
chemical manufacturer when using
cleaning agents and special application
chemicals.
Only use such chemicals for the purpose
and in the situation specified by the
manufacturer to prevent the danger of
adverse chemical reactions and material
damage.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer
that the product is suitable for use in this
machine.
Liquid detergent should stand at room
temperature before being used to ensure
proper dispensing.
Optional modules
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							Priming the dispensing pumps
Use the calibration to get liquid detergent to
the pumphead. Once calibration is complete
run an empty program to get detergent to
the machine before actually washing a load
of laundry in the machine.
Dispensing calibration
The dispensing calibration is used to
calculate the flow rate of each single
dispensing pump.
Direct access to the dispensing calibration
when the machine is turned off:
^Press and hold the 2
ndcontrol key.
^Turn the machine on at the mains.
Dispensing calibration~Main menu
Dispensing pump 1
Dispensing pump 2e
A
Selections: Dispensing pump 1 to 13
After selecting a dispensing pump the
display shows:
Dispensing calibration~Dispensing pump 1
V: 100mlt: 0s P: 200.0 ml/min
0/1SA
The dispensing amount can be adjusted in
1 ml increments from 0 to 999 ml.
^
Press the control key 0/1, the dispensing
hose fills. Press the 0/1 button again to
stop.
^
Hold the hose, of the dispensing pump to
be determined, in a measuring cup.
,Avoid skin and eye contact, wear
protective clothing.
^
PressAto get back to the main menu.
Dispensing calibration   Main menu
Dispensing pump 1
Dispensing pump 2e
A
^Select the dispensing pump.
Dispensing calibration   Dispensing pump 1
V: 100ml t: 0s no
0/1SA
^The dispensing can be manually stopped
by pressing the 0/1 button or it will stop
automatically after 60 seconds.
^Measure the pumped amount in the
measuring cup.
Dispensing calibration   Dispensing pump 1
V: 100mlt: 30s P: 200.0 ml/min
0/1SA
^Enter the measured amount in the V: field.
The flow rate P is calculated by the control.
^PressSSave to allocate the measured
values to the dispensing pump.
^
Reconnect the hose.
Maintenance of the dispensing system
^
Rinse the dispensing system with hot
water every 2 weeks, or before shutting
down the dispenser pumps for any length
of time, to prevent the system from
clogging.
^
Rinse out the suction pipes with water.
^
Place the suction pipes in a container with
warm water, 104 - 122°F (40 - 50°C).
^
Select each pump by using the dispensing
calibration.
^
Turn on each pump until the dispensing
system is rinsed.
^
Check the connection points, hoses and
washers for leaks.
Optional modules
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							Peak load cut off
When activating the peak load cut off the
heat is turned off and the program is
stopped. The display shows:
1 Hot Wash
Program stop by peak load function
The program continues.
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When the peak load function ends the
program will continue automatically.
PC Connection
A serial interface is located at the rear of the
washer to connect the machine to a PC
(Personal Computer).
PC-Operation: Program changes can be
made via a PC, or a new program can be
downloaded.
Printer-Operation:
It is possible to print out whole programs or
parts of programs.
This requires a special Editor Program which
is available from the Miele Professional
Department.
Load size
If the machine is equipped with a load
module, the load weight will be displayed, in
0.5 lb increments, while loading the laundry.
The maximum laundry weight is displayed
next to the selected program.
^Reset with the-> I  I  I  I 
						

							After each use
Never use high pressure cleaners to hose
down the machine.
The machine should be cleaned immediately
after use.
^After use do not shut the drum door, allow
the interior to air dry.
Cleaning the exterior
,Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring
pads, steel wool or caustic cleaners on
the machine. Theywilldamage the
surface.
All surfaces can be cleaned with a solution
of warm water and liquid dish soap applied
with a soft sponge.
Door gasket
^Clean any residues on the door gasket
with a damp cloth.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned
using a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner for
stainless steel can also be used.
^
Apply sparingly with even pressure.Cleaning the drip channel and siphon
^Insert a small screwdriver into the hole on
the right side of the detergent flap.
^Push it in horizontally until the hinge
disengages.
^Take the detergent flap off.
^Clean the drip channel and the siphon.
The siphon can be cleaned with a bottle
brush.
Detergent containers and siphon tube
^Regularly clean detergent residues from
the detergent dispensers, drawers and
siphons with warm water.
^
Pull the siphon tube out, clean it with warm
water and reinsert it.
Cleaning and Care
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							Vent grille
^Regularly check and clean the wash water
vent grille at the rear of the machine.
Rust
The drum and the wash water drum are
made of stainless steel. Water with a high
iron content or items like paper clips or iron
buttons which are in the laundry, can lead to
rust in the drums.
^To help prevent rust, a conditioner for
stainless steel can be used.
^Check the door gasket for iron residue and
clean with stainless steel conditioner.
^Clean regularly.
Leave the drum door open after use for
the interior to air dry.Water inlet filters
^Regularly check and clean the filters in the
water intake valves, 1, and the water intake
hoses, 2.
Maintenance during downtime
^When the machine is not used for an
extended time (4 weeks or more), the
drum needs to be rotated manually a
couple of times to prevent bearing
damage. Repeat every month.
Cleaning and Care
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							Drum bearing lubrication
(PW 6161 and 6201 only)
If the machine needs to be serviced the
following message shows:
§
DRUM BEARING LUBRICATION!
Call the Miele Service
Department.
A
^PressAback to delete the message.
The message will show each time the
machine is turned on, until a Service
Technician has serviced the machine.
^After about 1000 operating hours, lubricate
the drum journal bearings with the
lubricating nipple using Arcanol L 100
grease.Maintenance during downtime
When the machine is not in use for an
extended time (4 weeks or more), the drum
bearings must be lubricated (before the
downtime).
^Lubricate the drum bearings according to
the warning message and turn the drum
by hand a few times.
^Repeat every month to prevent bearing
damage.
Cleaning and Care
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							Reasons for oversudsing
Detergent type
^Only use detergent formulated for use in
commercial washers. Detergents for
domestic machines are not suitable.
Too much detergent
^Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions and adjust the amount to the
local water hardness.
Oversudsing detergent
^Use a low sudsing detergent or contact
Miele’s detergent application specialists.
Very soft water
^In areas with soft water, use less
detergent.
Soiling level of laundry
^For lightly soiled laundry use less
detergent.
Residue, e.g. undissolved detergent on
laundry
^
Run a prewash without detergent and
without selecting a temperature.
^
Laundry which has been pre-treated in
detergent before washing must be
thoroughly rinsed before running a wash
program.
Small loads
^
Reduce the amount of detergent
dispensed accordingly.
Drum speed too high during a wash
(Profitronic-controls)
^
Reduce the drum speed and wash rhythm.
The drum door cannot be opened
^Press against the door handle, turn the
machine on then off and pull on the door
handle once more.
The safety mechanism of the door
handle is disengaged
The door handle has lost its function. The
door cannot be opened or closed.
The safety mechanism is designed to
protect the handle from damage, i.e. if too
much force is being used in an attempt to
open the door.
^
Firmly press against the door handle until
you hear the safety mechanism click.
The door can now be opened or closed
provided there is no water in the machine.
Frequently asked questions
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