Miele WS 5243, WS 5323 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Washer-Extractor

WS 5243
WS 5323

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is en - GB

essential to read these instructions before installing,
commissioning and using it for the first time.

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Contents Indice

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guide to the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the local language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the current time of day and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Open the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Close the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Load weight / Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting a disinfection programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Unloading the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting an “unlocked” programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To change the temperature and the spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

With Pre-wash / Starching / Without a spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programme interruption / Delay Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locked programmes (Disinfecting programmes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locating the drum door to the "Clean side" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hot water rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Liquid dispensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power cut during a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Emergency door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Explanation of the symbols on the data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Notes for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Transit bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electrical connection / Steam connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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The washer-extractor must be installed by
an approved service technician or
authorised Service Dealer.

This booklet is part of a set which comprises:

- Profitronic programming instructions

- Programme surveys

- Detergent dispensing charts

The set is supplied with the machine.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions through be­fore using this machine for the first time.
This way you will avoid the risk of
accidents or damage to the machine.

Appropriate use of the machine

This washer extractor is only intended for

items of laundry which have not been im­pregnated with dangerous or inflammable sub­stances.

Only machine wash articles which have

a care label stating they are suitable for
machine washing.

Temperatures, holding times, suds ratio

and disinfecting agents must meet the re­quirement of national Health and Safety gui­delines for disinfecting procedures and the
required levels of microbiological hygiene for
infection prophylaxis.

If items being processed have to meet par-

ticular quality standards, e.g. particulate
free rinse results, the procedure must be vali­dated and the user must make regular quality
checks to ensure appropriate standards are
being maintained.

On no account must solvents of the kind

used for dry cleaning be used in this ma­chine. Danger of fire or explosion.

Never use or store petrol or petroleum

based substances or any easily inflamm­able substances near the machine. Do not
use the machine lid as a resting place.

Danger of fire or explosion.

Technical and electrical safety

The electrical safety of this appliance can

only be guaranteed when continuity is
complete between the appliance and an effec­tive earthing system which complies with local
and national regulations.
It is most important that this basic safety re­quirement is regularly tested by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an inade­quate earthing system.

Do not damage, remove or bypass the

safety features and controls on the ma­chine.

Where there is any damage to the ma-

chine or to the cable insulation the ma­chine must not be used until it has been
repaired.

Any removable outer panels must be in

place, and all moving or electrical parts
shielded before the machine is operated.

The machine is only completely isolated

from the electricity supply either when
switched off at the wall isolator, or the mains
fuse is withdrawn from the socket.

Repairs to machines operating with elec-

tricity or steam should only be undertaken
by a suitably qualified service engineer to en­sure safety. Unauthorised repairs could be
dangerous.

Faulty components should only be ex-

changed for Miele original spare parts.
Only when these parts are fitted can the
safety standards of the machine be guaran­teed.

The very best materials are used in the

manufacture of this machine, and every
care is taken in its manufacture. However,
with time, deterioration of parts can occur, es­pecially with rubber components such as
hoses. This should be borne in mind if opera­ting the machine without supervision. Check
the inlet hoses regularly for signs of deteriora­tion and replace in good time, to avoid leaks
and subsequent damage.

Local regulations regarding regular inspec-

tion and maintenance of this machine
must be observed.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Use of the machine

This washer extractor is not intended for

use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capa­bilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or in­struction concerning its use by a person re­sponsible for their safety.

Never allow children to play in, on or near

the washer extractor, or to operate it them­selves. Please supervise its use by the el­derly or infirm.

Remember that the door porthole glass

can become hot during the operation of
the machine. Do not let children touch it .

Always make sure the drum is stationary

before reaching in to remove washing.
Reaching into a moving drum is extremely
dangerous.

It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure

that the standard of disinfection in thermal
as well as chemo thermal procedures is main­tained (in accordance with § 18 IFSG) by
carrying out suitable validation tests. These
procedures should be checked on a regular
basis, either thermo-electrically using loggers,
or bacteriologically with bio indicators. The
operator must pay particular attention to main­taining the correct parameters in the proce­dure, including temperature and with chemo
thermal programmes the chemical concentra­tion used. Disinfection programmes must not
be interrupted, as this can have a limiting ef­fect on the disinfection result.

Water used for washing and rinsing must

not be used as drinking water. It must be
discharged into a proper sewerage system.

The machine should only be operated un-

supervised when there is a floor drain
(gully) in the direct vicinity of the machine.

If you are not sure about a particular agent,
contact the manufacturer of that agent for ad­vice.
If you accidentally spill an agent containing
chlorides on the machine it should be rinsed
off with water and dried using a soft cloth.

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
in order to avoid the danger of adverse
chemical reactions and material damage.
If in doubt check the suitability of the product
for use in this machine with the manufacturer
before using it.

Where a chemical cleaning agent is rec-

ommended on technical application
grounds, this does not imply that the manufac­turer of the machine takes responsibility for
the effect of the chemical on the material of
the items being cleaned or on the machine.
Please be aware that changes in formulation,
storage conditions etc., which may not be pub­licised by the chemical producer, can have a
negative effect on the cleaning result.

Proprietary dyes, dye removers and de-

scaling agents may only be used in this
machine if the manufacturer expressly states
that they are suitable for use in a washing ma­chine. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
on using them.

Laundry that was soiled with biological

oils or fat should be washed using a suit­able detergent and/or wash programme. It
must also be inspected after washing. If oils
or fat are not sufficiently removed they could
cause the laundry to self ignite during the
drying process.

On no account use high pressure

cleaners or hose down the machine.

Disinfecting and cleaning agents often

have compounds containing chlorides in
them. If these agents dry on to stainless steel
surfaces, the residual chlorides will attack the
steel and can cause rusting.
To protect your machine from rust damage, we
recommend only using chloride free disinfect­ing and cleaning agents for washing and disin­fecting programmes and for cleaning stainless
steel surfaces of the machine itself.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Use of accessories

Accessory parts may only be fitted when

expressly approved by Miele. If other
parts are used, guarantee, performance and
product liability claims may be invalidated.

Chlorine and component damage

Notes on using chlorine bleach and per­chlorethylene

Frequent use of chlorine increases the

risk of component damage.

The use of agents containing chlorine, such
as sodium hypochlorite and chlorine bleach in
powder form, can damage the protective sur­face of stainless steel and cause corrosion.
Factors affecting this are chlorine concentra­tion levels, contact time and temperature. It is
therefore advisable to avoid the use of such a­gents. Oxygen based bleaching agents
should be used instead.

Disposal of old machines

When disposing of an old machine, dis-

connect it from all services and make the
door lock inoperative, so that children cannot
accidentally shut themselves in. Make appro­priate arrangements for the safe disposal of
the machine.

All personnel working with this machine
must be fully trained in all aspects of its
use and safety.

Keep these instructions in a safe place.

If, however, chlorine based bleaching agents
have to be used for particular types of soiling,
then anti-chlorine measures must also be car­ried out. If this is not done irreparable da­mage can occur to components in the
machine and to laundry.

Anti-chlorine treatment

Anti-chlorine treatment has to be carried out
immediately after chlorine bleach has been
used. Hydrogen peroxide and oxygen based
cleaning and bleaching agents must only be
used in programmes specified for their use.
Any wash performance problems should be
discussed with the manufacturer of the clea­ning / bleaching product in the first instance.

With thiosulfate, especially when used with
hard water, gypsum can form, which can lead
to incrustations on laundry or deposits in the
machine.

The exact quantity of additives and the treat­ment temperatures required must be set and
tested on site in accordance with the dosage
recommendations of the detergent and addi­tive manufacturers. The laundry must also be
tested to make sure it contains no active chlo­rine residues after processing.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has
been selected from materials which are envi­ronmentally friendly for disposal and can nor­mally be recycled. Packaging e.g. cling film,
polystyrene and plastic wrappings must be
kept out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation. Rather than
just throwing these materials away, please en­sure that they are recycled.

Disposal of your old machine

Electrical and electronic machines often con­tain materials which, if handled or disposed of
incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment. They
are, however, essential for the correct func­tioning of your machine. Please do not there­fore dispose of it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre, and ensure
that it presents no danger to children while
being stored for disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnected from
the mains electricity supply by a competent
person. See the "Warning and Safety" section
of this booklet for further details.

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Guide to the machine

Overflow Emergency stop switch

Control panel
Detergent
dispenser drawer

Door "Unclean side"

Service panel

WS 5243/5323 "Unclean side"

Emergency stop
switch Overflow
Control panel

Door "Clean side"

Service panel

WS 5243/5323 "Clean side"

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Guide to the machine

Control panel "Clean side" (loading side)

Key switch Display Programme selector

Mains on Y switch Block plus T button Cursor 1 2 buttons Start X button
Mains off Z switch Starch hold U button Plus 4 Minus 3 buttons End 7 button
Door 5 button Without spin V button Delay start W button 9 Optical

interface

Control panel "Clean side" (Side for unloading disinfected laundry)

Printer socket Display Door 5 button

A printer can be connected to the machine
for printing out programme reports.

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Guide to the machine

1 2 3

Mains on Y switch

Mains off Z switch

Door 5 button

Key switch

Position A – Free access
At this operating level only those pro­grammes can be started which have
been allocated free access.
See Programming Instructions for
allocation of free access.

Position B - Operation
All programmes can be started at this
operating level. The display field will
show the programme which corresponds
to the setting to which the programme se­lector has been turned.

Keys for the key switch

Key 1 (2 supplied) for operating levels A
and B.

Key 2 for operating levels
A, B, C.

Key 3 for operating levels
A, B, C, D.

PROGRAMME 1 TH-Disinfection

>95°C< Main wash 1

Rinses 3 1000 RPM

Display

The Display content shows after the ma­chine is switched on. It shows which pro­gramme has been selected in 4 lines
each 40 digits long.

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Position C - Programming
In this position programming, copying,
deleting, altering, printing out, giving or
barring free access and creating new pro­gramme sequences can be carried out.
See Programming Instructions.

Position D - Unlocking
At this operating level barred pro­grammes can be unlocked. Locked Pro­grammes (e.g. Disinfection programmes)
can not be cancelled once they have
started.
If the key switch is turned to position D in
such a programme, the programme run­ning is unlocked and can be cancelled.
See Programming Instructions.

After Programme start:

Required temp. and name of current prog. block
Programme number Programme name

PROGRAMME 1 TH-Disinfection
60°C Pre-wash 25°C
95°C Main wash

Actual temp.
Required temp. and name of
following prog. block

Time line for current prog. block
Points to a further display line

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Guide to the machine

Programme selector switch

Programme numbers 1 - 24 can be se­lected directly. Programme numbers 25 ­99 can be selected using selector posi­tion 24 together with the "Plus 4 " but­ton. The name of the selected pro­gramme and its corresponding number
appear in the display. See the Pro­gramme Survey for allocation of pro­gramme positions. Disinfection pro­grammes are locked and cannot be
interrupted, stopped or cancelled after a
programme has been started. The pro­gramme finishes on the "Clean side".
If the programme selector switch is
turned to another position after the start
of the programme, the first line of the dis­play flashes. The programme does not
however change.

Block+ T button with indicator light

When the button is pressed the light
above it comes on. The corresponding
programme block (e.g. Pre-wash) is
added to the programme. Pressing on
the button a second time de-selects the
function.

Starch hold U button with indicator light

Press this button if the washing is to be
starched. The light comes on.

Without spin V button with indicator light

Press this button if a final spin is not re­quired after the final rinse. The light
comes on.

Disinfection programmes are locked 1
minute after a programme has started.
They cannot then be interrupted,
stopped or shortened.
The programme finishes on the "Clean
side".

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Guide to the machine

Start X button

Press to start the selected programme.

End 7 button

Pressing on this button halts a pro­gramme (Stop mode). Pressing once
again on the button immediately termi­nates a programme. A halted pro­gramme can be continued in the relevant
programme stage by pressing Start X
button.

Delay start W button

If this button is pressed before the start
of a programme, the display indicates
that a start time should be selected. If
the button is pressed again the Delay
start option is cancelled.
If this button is pressed after the start of
a programme the current time of day and
date are shown.

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9 Optical interface

Data transfer to and from the machine’s
controls and a PC can take place using
the relevant software. Connection is
made via the optical interface on the con­trol panel.

Cursor 1 2 buttons

The cursor buttons 1 2 are used to
scroll forwards or backwards into the
input fields or onto the next display (this
appears as > < flashing in the display).
After the start of the programme it is
possible in Stop mode to scroll block by
block backwards or forward in the pro­gramme. Pressing continuously on the
button scrolls quickly through the op­tions.

4 Plus 3 Minus buttons

Once an input field has been selected it
is possible to make a modification. Press­ing continuously on the button runs
quickly through the options.

Emergence Stop Switch

Only to be used in an emergency.
After removing the cause of danger this
switch can be re-set by turning the
ribbed disc in a clockwise direction.

After re-setting the following appears in the
display:

PROGRAMME 1 TH-Disinfection

PROGRAMME STOP
THROUGH POWER CUT
Please press the Start button.

The drum turns to the "Unclean side".
Press the Start X button again to continue
the interrupted programme.

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