Miele PW 6080 Vario LP Operating instructions

Commissioning the machine, Programme chart, Settings PW 6080 Vario LP

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and commissioned.

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Contents

Commissioning the machine ........................................4

Programme chart .................................................11

Basic programmes ................................................11

Household .......................................................15

Sport ...........................................................15

Hotel............................................................16

Bedding .........................................................17

Disinfection ......................................................18

Maintenance programme ...........................................18

Hygiene .........................................................19

Bakers/Butchers ..................................................20

Beauty salons/Health spas ..........................................21

Fire service ......................................................22

Professional cleaners...............................................24

Special programmes ...............................................25

Relay control for external dispensing system .........................26

Changing default settings..........................................31

Settings menu J..................................................32

To open the Settings menu ..........................................32

Settings/Supervisor level menu .....................................33

To open the Settings/Supervisor level menu .............................33

Language J ......................................................35

Sort languages....................................................35

Suds cooling .....................................................35

Time of day ......................................................36

Supervisor level ..................................................36

Display contrast/Display brightness ...................................36

Standby .........................................................37

Memory .........................................................37

Temperature unit ..................................................37

Special programmes ...............................................38

To create a special programme ....................................38

Favourites .......................................................41

Logo............................................................41

Language menu...................................................41

Intensive water plus ................................................42

Contents

Water plus .......................................................42

Save ............................................................42

Auto load control ..................................................42

Pre-wash water ...................................................42

Main wash water ..................................................43

Rinse water ......................................................43

Low water pressure ................................................43

MOPS pre-spin ...................................................43

MOPS final spin ...................................................43

Standard finish....................................................44

Disinfection finish..................................................44

Empty sensor .....................................................44

Water level Cottons ................................................44

Water level Min. iron ...............................................44

PW temp. Cottons .................................................44

PW duration Cottons ...............................................45

Wash time Cottons.................................................45

Wash time Min. iron ................................................45

Target groups ....................................................45

Pre-wash ........................................................46

No. rinses Cottons .................................................46

No. rinses Minimum iron ............................................46

Pre-rinse Cottons ..................................................46

Pre-rinse Minimum iron .............................................46

Spin free of charge ................................................46

Coin mechanism lock ..............................................47

Demo programme .................................................47

No deterg. .......................................................47

Temp. reduction...................................................47

Controls .........................................................48

Delay start .......................................................48

Settings which can only be changed during the commissioning process ......49

Payment system ................................................49

Supervisor level code ............................................49

Commissioning the machine

Before using for the first time

Before commissioning the machine, ensure that it is

correctly installed and connected. Please follow the operating and installation instructions.

Commissioning must be completed to determine the

settings for daily operation. Certain settings can only be altered during the commissioning process. After that, these can only be changed by a Miele service technician.

Setting the language J

Settings

Language F

#eština dansk

deutsch

english H

^ Turn the multi-function selector to highlight the language of

your choice.

^ Press the multi-function selector to confirm your choice of

language.

Use this language?

Turn the multi-function selector to select OK, and confirm

Back A

by pressing the multi-function selector.

If you wish to select a different language:

Select and confirm back.

To set the time of day

The time may already have been set at the factory. If it has, and is correct, you can skip this section. It is possible to alter the time at any stage via the Settings menu.

Commissioning the machine

Settings

Time of day

Confirm either 24 h or 12 h. If you confirm Time not

24 h clock...

12 h clock... Time not displayed

displayed, the following step will be skipped.

9 :00

Set the time of day

^ Turn the multi-function selector to select the hour and press

it to confirm your selection.

^ Then set the minutes. ^ Pressing the multi-function selector again saves the time of

day in memory.

Commissioning the machine

Determining target groups

By selecting target groups, you are determining the programme range of the washer-extractor. You can see which programmes are assigned to each target group under "Programme chart" later in this booklet.

Settings

Target groups

Use the multi-function selector to select and confirm none

one

or several of the target groups, as required.

§ Fire service

~ Professional cleaners ~ Special programmes

Confirm selection

The 16 permanent basic programmes are always displayed and cannot be deselected.

– A target group selected will be indicated with a tick:

– Mark the target group programmes that you have selected

with a cross in the box

8 Household 8 Sport 8 Hotel 8 Bedding 8 Disinfection 8 Maintenance programme 8 Hygiene 8 Bakers/Butchers 8 Beauty salons/Health spas 8 Fire service 8 Professional cleaners 8 Special programmes

Only once you have made your selection

, select Confirm selection and press the multi-function selector to confirm your choice.

Commissioning the machine

Each of these settings must now be confirmed (and altered if required). More details about the settings are given at the end of this booklet.

Place a cross in the box

8 to

indicate your selection, or fill in the gaps _____ as required.

Pre-wash water

This setting establishes the temperature of the water for the pre-wash.

Select either:

8 Cold

The washer-extractor is only connected to a cold water supply. Or

8 Hot

The washer-extractor is connected to hot and cold water supplies.

Main wash water

See the paragraph "Water connection" in the "Installation and connection" section of the Operating and installation instructions.

Set contrast

The contrast for the display can be set in 10 steps.

Select the contrast for the display.

Step _____ (1 to 10)

Set brightness

The brightness for the display can be set in 10 steps.

^ Select the brightness for the display.

Step _____ (1 to 10)

Payment system

Setting for coin-operated machines. ^ Select the option you require.

This setting establishes the temperature of the water for the main wash.

Select either:

8 Cold

The washer-extractor is only connected to a cold water supply. Or

8 Hot

The washer-extractor is connected to hot and cold water supplies.

8 No coin box

The Coin mechanism lock setting for operating the machine with a coin box is skipped.

8 Programme operation

The machine is operated using a coin box.

8 Timed operation

The machine is coin-operated using a time meter.

Commissioning the machine

8 IK6

Serial interface RS 232 for Interface card 6 is active in coin operation

mode (an IK6 module must be fitted).

8 RS 232

Serial interface RS 232 is active when the machine is operated with coins (an RS 232 module must be fitted).

Coin mechanism lock

The Coin mechanism lock setting determines when the door is locked when operated with a coin box after the start of the programme.

^ Select the option you want.

8 Immediately

The machine locks straight away.

8 In 3 minutes

The machine will lock after a period of 3 minutes (default setting)

8 As soon as cancelled

The machine locks straight away. Cancel will appear in the display if the start button is held in for 4 seconds. You can then cancel the programme in the next 3 minutes.

8 3 min. after cancelling

Supervisor level code

The Settings/Supervisor level can be locked with a code to prevent it being accessed by unauthorised personnel (the Language J setting can still be altered).

Select the option you want.

8 Code not required

Only some of the settings can be changed (temporary Language setting, Suds cooling, Time of day, contrast, brightness, standby, memory and temperature unit).

These settings can be changed by any user.

Other settings can only be changed by a Miele Service Technician.

8 Code required

A code (000) must be entered in order to change the settings. All settings (see Settings menu) can be changed.

Select this option if you only want users to be able to change settings via a code.

The Language setting can be changed temporarily by any user.

The machine will lock after a period of 3 minutes. Cancel will appear in the display if the start button is held in for 4 seconds. You can then cancel the programme in the next 3 minutes.

Transit fittings

A message will appear in the display to remind you to remove the transport struts.

Remove them (if this has not already been done by your

fitter). Then press the multi-function selector to confirm that this has been done.

To repeat the commissioning process

If you are not certain that all of the settings are correct, you will need to repeat the commissioning process.

Set up successful

^ Select Back and confirm your selection.

The commissioning process must then be repeated.

To finish the commissioning process

Commissioning the machine

Back A

– 1. Confirm

If you are sure that all of the settings are correct.

Set up successful

Confirm with OK.

The entry menu will appear.

Back A

Commissioning the machine

1 Cottons Uni. 60°C 2 Minimum iron 40°C Settings F... 3 Delicates 40°C 4 Woollens H 30°C 15:00

Programme selection...

To finish the commissioning process completely, a first wash programme must be started.

If the power to the machine is switched off before the first wash programme is started (e.g. by pressing the K button), the commissioning process can be carried out again. Once a wash programme that is longer than 20 minutes has been run, it is not possible to carry out the commissioning process again.

– 2. Start the first wash programme

For safety reasons, spinning is not possible until the first wash programme has been run. To activate the spinning function and to complete the commissioning process, you must run a wash programme without laundry

and without

detergent.

^ Open the stopcocks.

^ Select Cottons 60°C and confirm your selection.

The main menu for Cottons Universal will then appear.

Press the flashing Start button.

After this programme has finished, the washer-extractor is ready for processing laundry.

Programme chart

Basic programmes

Cottons Hygiene 70°C to 95°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. bed linen, baby clothing,

underwear.

Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*

Detergent Universal detergent

Cottons Uni. Cold to 60°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Cottons or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. T-shirts, trousers.

Note For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics, or

liquid detergent.

Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*

Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for coloured fabrics

Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Synthetic and mixed fibre garments as well as easy care cotton,

e.g. shirts and blouses.

Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*

Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for coloured fabrics

Delicates 30°C to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Fabric type For delicate garments made of synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon

and easy care cotton.

Note Max. spin speed 600 rpm

Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold, Intensive*

Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates

*Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level.

Programme chart

Woollens / Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Fabric type Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics.

Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Liquid detergent for machine-washable woollens

Starch Cold to 40°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Note The laundry (table cloths, napkins, workwear) should be washed

but not treated with fabric conditioner.

Extra option Rinse hold

Starching agent

Spin Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be

Note Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

Extra rinse Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be

Note Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed.

Drain

Quick wash Cold to 40°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Very lightly soiled fabrics which can be washed in a Cottons

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for coloured fabrics

Liquid starch, powder starch formulations

spun in the machine.

rinsed and spun in the machine.

For draining water from the machine.

programme.

Programme chart

Silks / Cold to 30°C Max. load 2.0 kg

Fabric type Silks and other handwashable fabrics with no wool content

Tip Place socks, tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.

Note Max. spin speed 600 rpm

Extra options Rinse hold, Water plus*

Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates

Shirts Cold to 60°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Items Shirts and blouses

Tips

Note Max. spin speed 800 rpm

Extra options Starch stop, Rinse hold

Detergent Universal detergent and detergent for coloured fabrics

Intensive wash 40°C to 60°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Heavily soiled cotton, linen or cotton mix fabrics.

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Universal detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics

Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.

–

Wash silk garments in the Silks programme.

–

*Water plus has to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level menu.

Programme chart

Outerwear Cold to 40°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Outerwear made from microfibre such as Gore-Tex

, WINDSTOPPER®etc.

Tips

SYMPATEX

Zip up jackets before washing.

–

Do not use fabric conditioner.

–

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates or fabric specific specialist

detergent

Proofing 30°C to 40°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type For treating microfibre fabrics, ski wear, fine closeweave cotton

garments (poplin) or tablecloths with a water and dirt resistant finish.

Tips – The items should be colour sorted and freshly laundered and

spun or dried before proofing.

– For best results, they should be heat-treated afterwards, either

in a tumble dryer or by ironing.

Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra option Rinse hold

Proofing agents

– Only use proofing agents which are stated by the manufacturer

as being "suitable for use on membrane textiles" as these consist of fluorochemical compounds. Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin.

–

Add proofing agents to the fabric conditioner compartment §.

Towelling 40°C to 95°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Towels and towelling garments such as dressing-gowns

Tip For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics.

Extra options Rinse hold

Detergent Universal detergent

Programme chart

Household

Dark garments Cold to 40°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibre.

Tip Wash inside out.

Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Liquid detergent for coloured fabrics

Denim Cold to 40°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Tips

Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Liquid detergent for coloured fabrics

Sport

Wash denim inside out.

–

Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first

–

few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

Indoor sportswear 30°C to 40°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Sport and fitness clothing such as shorts and tops made from

synthetic or mixed fibre

Note Max. spin speed 800 rpm

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates

Outdoor sportswear 30°C to 60°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Sportswear made of synthetic or mixed fibre, or membrane textiles

which require reproofing at the same time

Tip Add a suitable proofing agent to the fabric conditioner compartment

Note Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*

Detergent Universal detergent or detergent for coloured fabrics

*Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level menu.

Programme chart

Hotel

Kitchen linen 60°C to 95°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Kitchen linen made from cotton and linen fabrics, e.g. chef's

whites, catering uniforms, serving cloths, cleaning cloths.

Tip Select Pre-wash for stubborn soiling. Use a detergent containing

enzymes for the pre-wash.

Note Includes a pre-rinse to remove coarse soiling.

Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold

Detergent Universal detergent

Table linen 30°C to 60°C Max. load 4.0 kg

Fabric type Cotton, linen and mixed fibre table linen, such as tablecloths and

napkins.

Tip Select Pre-wash for stubborn soiling. Use a detergent containing

enzymes for the pre-wash.

Notes – Soaking will help disperse stains (enzyme phase).

– Max. spin speed 1000 rpm

Extra options Pre-wash, Starch stop, Rinse hold, Intensive*, Water plus*

Detergent Universal detergent

Curtains Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg

Fabric type Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable

by the manufacturer.

Tip Select Without spin for curtains which crease easily.

Notes

Extra options Pre-wash, Rinse hold

Detergent Specialist curtain detergent, universal detergent or detergent for

Bed linen 60°C to 95°C Max. load 8.0 kg

Fabric type Bed linen made from cotton or cotton mix fabrics.

Tip For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics.

Extra option Rinse hold

Detergent Universal detergent or detergent for coloured fabrics

–

Includes a pre-rinse to remove dust.

–

Spin speed max. 600 rpm

coloured fabrics, in powder form

*Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings/Supervisor level menu.

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