PW 6131
Operating Instructions
Washer
PW 6101
PW 6131
PW 6161
PW 6201
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before installing or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 06 578 520
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1. Turn on the washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Sort and load the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maximum dry laundry weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. Add detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Select a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Select wash options (if needed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. Select Delay Start (if needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7. Adjust the program (if needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8. Start the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9. End of program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Canceling a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Canceling a locked program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Skipping program cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Program sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
K Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Program end with water in the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Program stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Program Guide Standard Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Washing using the program card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Card only operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Extra features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optional modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Liquid dispensing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Peak load cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Load size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
After each use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power failure - Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Contents
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Guide to the data plate symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Help to protect the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Removing the shipping struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting the water intake / water drain hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct usage of the washer
WARNING
,
Read all instructions before installation or
use to prevent injury and machine
damage.
This washer-extractor is only intended for
laundry which has not come in contact
with flammable substances.
Dry cleaning solvents must not be used
in this machine. Such solvents could
cause a fire or explosion.
Do not wash articles that have been
previously cleaned, washed, soaked or
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
organic oils or other flammable substances.
These articles give off vapors that could
ignite or explode. Do not add these items to
the wash load.
CAUTION: Fire hazard!
Do not store or use gasoline, gasolinebased substances or any easily flammable
materials near the machine. Do not use the
top of the washer as a storage area.
This appliance conforms to all uniform
safety codes and regulations. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for damage or injury caused by improper
use of this appliance.
All personnel working with this machine
must be fully trained in its use and safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
Do not store any chemicals (liquid
detergents, wash aids) on the top of the
washer. The chemicals could damage the
surface. Spilled chemicals must be
immediately washed off with a wet sponge.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
water system has not been used for such a
period, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for several minutes
before using the washing machine. This will
release any built-up hydrogen gas. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time, the gas is flammable.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Safety
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current.
Repairs to electrical or steam appliances
should only be carried out by a Miele
authorized technician in accordance with
local and national safety regulations.
Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or
machine damage. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for unauthorized work.
Do not repair of replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in these
operating instructions. Contact Miele’s
Technical Service Department for
assistance.
Do not operate a machine with an
electrical fault until repaired.
Only use the washer if all panels are
properly in place.
The washer is only completely isolated
from the electrical supply when the
circuit breaker has been tripped or the
power main shut off.
Do not use force to open the washer
drum door. The door handle is equipped
with an extra safety mechanism to guarantee
that the door remains locked.
Faulty components must only be
replaced with genuine Miele spare parts
to guarantee the safe operation of this
machine.
Do not damage, remove, or bypass any
of the safety features and controls of the
washer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use
Do not let children play in, on or near the
washer. Do not let them play with the
controls or operate the unit. Close
supervision of children is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
The drum door glass will be hot when
washing at very high temperatures. Do
not touch the glass.
Do not reach into the appliance if the
drum is moving.
Do not drink washer water! Harmful
residues could be present.
Chlorine or agents containing chlorine
are corrosive and may cause permanent
damage to components of the machine.
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. This will prevent the danger of
adverse chemical reactions and material
damage.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer to
be sure that the product is suitable for use in
this machine.
Dyes, dye removers and descaling
agents may only be used in this machine
if the manufacturer states they are suitable
for use in a washing machine. Always
observe the manufacturer’s instructions
carefully.
Additional information
Disinfecting and cleaning agents often
contain chlorides (salts) which can
cause steel surfaces to rust. To protect the
machine from rust damage, only use
chloride free disinfecting and cleaning
agents for washing/disinfecting and for
cleaning the machine. If you are not sure
about an agent contact Miele’s Professional
Division. If you accidentally spill an agent
containing chloride on the machine it should
be rinsed off with water and dried with a soft
cloth.
The manufacturer of the washer does not
take responsibility for the effect of the
chemical on the laundry or the machine
when a chemical cleaning agent is
recommended on technical application
grounds.
Keep the area around the machine clean
and free of debris.
Before the appliance is removed for
service or discarded, remove the door.
The interior of the machine should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified
service agent.
Using accessories
Only use genuine Miele accessories. If
other parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability claims
may become void.
Fabric softeners may be used with this
machine. Follow the manufacturers
instructions.
Do not use high pressure cleaners to
hose down the washer.
Check the hoses regularly for leaks to
prevent water damage.
Do not tamper with
the controls.
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Ensure that any one operating this
machine is familiar with these safety
instructions.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Guide to the washer
a Detergent compartments
Pull the handle to open the flap.
b Control panel
c Emergency Stop button
Pressing the red button turns the machine
off.
d Drum door
e Door handle
Pull the door handle to open the drum door.
Do not use force.
The door handle is equipped with an extra
safety mechanism to guarantee that the door
remains locked.
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Guide to the washer
Operating panel
a Display*
1 Hot Wash 194 °F
2 Cottons 140 °F
3 Cottons Intensive 140 °F
i FC A
The display will go into standby mode
10 min. after a program is started. The
display will fade. The circle illumination of
the h "Start" button lights up. By touching
any operating button or the jog shuttle the
display will switch back on (exception:
power failure or emergency stop button
used).
b Control keys
The control keys have different functions
depending on the machine status. The
functions are shown in the display above
each button.
d Optical interface PC
The optical interface on the machine’s
control panel provides the connection point
for data transfer between the machine’s
controls and a PC.
e Jog shuttle
Turn the jog shuttle to display selections
and input fields.
Press the jog shuttle to confirm display
selections or changes.
f Card reader
For card operation. Washing programs can
be uploaded and downloaded for the
machine on the program card. The
programs on the card can be used to
operate the washer.
g I On button
Turns the machine on.
If programed to "Button allocation direct", the
first 6 programs from the program list can be
selected directly with the control keys 1 to 6.
c h Start button
The circle illumination flashes if a selected
program can be started. To start a program
press the "Start" button. Once a program has
started the Start button can be pressed to
show the original display.
* Contents in the display will vary with
program offering.
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h 0 Off button
Turns the machine off.
i Emergency Stop button
Only use in case of an emergency.
Press the red button to turn the machine off.
After clearing the danger, turn the button
clockwise to unlock it.
Press h "Start" again to continue the
interrupted program.
Guide to the washer
Control keys
Press once to activate the function, press
^
again to deactivate the function.
i Manual operation
(Used by Miele Service Technicians)
See the Programming manual.
FC Functions
Press this key to temporarily select another
language and/or access the operator level.
A Back to the previous display
+ i Block plus
The respective program block, e.g. prewash,
will be added to the program.
m Starch Stop
Press this button to stop the program and
allow starch to be added to the laundry.
k Spin Stop
Press this button if a final spin is not required
after the final rinse.
e/- Following or previous line
S Save
See the Programming manual.
$ Program locked
If a program is locked it cannot be stopped
or ended with the Off-button after 1 minute.
) Program unlocked
ß Dispensing
ä Dispensing not available
\ Operating data
-> l <- Reset to 0 (zero)
To reset the load sensor to "00.0" when the
drum is empty and the display shows a load
size.
D Data transfer
Operator Card
m Delay start
Press this key to select a start time in the
display.
K Information
To show program information
f Stop/Finish
Press to stop a selected program or to end
an already stopped program.
q Drain
ü Skip
Cycles of a program in progress can be
skipped or repeated.
No programs are saved on this card. To
transfer the data from the control to the card
and vice versa see the Programming
manual.
30 programs containing 6 blocks each can
be saved on the card.
The rear side of the card can be labeled.
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Use
1. Turn on the washer
Open the on-site water valves (and the
^
supply valves for steam, if relevant).
Turn on the electrical supply at the mains
^
(on site).
Press l "On" to turn the washer on.
^
The welcome screen shows.
PROFESSIONAL
PW 6xx1
Welcome
Then the program list is shown. The program
started last is highlighted.
1 Hot Wash 194 °F
2 Cottons 140 °F
3 Cottons Intensive 140 °F
i äFC A
2. Sort and load the laundry
Empty all pockets.
^
Foreign objects left in pockets (e.g. nails,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to clothes and the machine.
^ Sort the laundry.
^ Only wash fabrics according to their wash
care label.
^ Open the drum door by pulling the handle.
^ Load the laundry loosely into the drum.
To prevent fabric damage, check that
laundry will not be caught in the closed
door.
^
Close the drum door with the handle.
Do not swing the door shut.
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Use
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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Use
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
levels
I soft 0 - 1.3 0 - 7
II moderate 1.3 - 2.5 7 - 14
Water
quality
Hardness
level in
mmol/l
German
hardness
°d
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.
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.
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Use
Starch
In the detergent container
1 Hot Wash
mProgram stop - starch stop
Door can be opened.
i ü f
"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
compartment p. The wash time is
automatically extended by 4 minutes.
Press h "Start" to continue the program.
^
In the drum
Bleach
Only bleach items with the x symbol on
the fabric care label.
^ 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.
i ü f
^
Press the h "Start" button to continue the
program.
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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Use
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
i äFC 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 Wash 22.0 /22.0 lb
194 °F Main wash
Rinse 1200 rpm
+im k m A
5. Select wash options (if needed)
Press one of the wash option buttons.
^
To deselect the option, press it again.
+ i Block 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.
m Starch Stop
Starch can be selected with all standard
programs (excluding Extra Spin and Extra
Drain). The m field is highlighted in the
display.
k Spin Stop
Spin Stop can be selected with all standard
programs (excluding Extra Spin). The k
field is highlighted in the display.
1 Hot Wash
kProgram stop - w/o spin
Door can be opened.
i ü f
"Without spin" flashes in the display when the
spin cycle is reached.
^
Press the f "End" button.
^
The program ends without spinning.
^
To continue the program with spinning,
press the h "Start" button.
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