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Operating and Installation
Instructions

Laboratory Glassware
Washer
G 7883 CD

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 07 157 440

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for G 7883 CD

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Laboratory Glassware Washer G 7883 CD To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 157 440 en US CA ...

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Page 3: ... Setting the rinse aid dosage 18 Neutralizing agent 19 Adding neutralizer 19 Neutralizer indicator light 20 Detergent 21 Setting the liquid detergent dosage 21 Loading the machine 24 Spring adapter for the water connection 26 Adjusting the upper basket 26 Use 30 Turning on 30 Starting a program 30 Selecting the optional drying function 30 Program sequence display 31 End of a program 32 Additional ...

Page 4: ...ng the neutralizer dosage 38 Priming the dosage system 38 Buzzer 39 Changing program parameters 40 Changing the temperature 41 Changing the holding time 41 Restoring the factory settings 42 Setting the time and date 43 Resetting the coarse and fine filter timer 44 Data transfer optional 45 Maintenance 46 Routine checks 46 Cleaning and Care 47 Frequently asked questions 54 Thermo switch 63 After Sa...

Page 5: ... national and local safety regulations and standards Please pay attention to the following notes to maintain safe procedures The machine should be installed commissioned and maintained only by a Miele Service Technician Repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous Do not install the machine in an area where a danger of explosion or freezing may be present Be certain this appliance is properly...

Page 6: ...elf When opening the door bypassing the electrical lock a danger of burning scalding or corrosion exists or when using disinfection agents the inhalation of toxic fumes Let baskets and inserts cool Empty any water from parts into the wash cabinet If you are exposed to toxic vapors or processing chemicals consult the manufacturer s material safety data sheets for emergency procedures Always allow m...

Page 7: ...net beware of this risk when interrupting a program and opening the washer The door seal and steam condensor must always be checked for soundness The machine must only be operated with water and the recommended cleaning agents Organic solvents must not be used in the machine as there is the danger under certain circumstances of explosion and damage to rubber and synthetic materials Follow the dosa...

Page 8: ... Instructions Please note the following symbols on the machine Caution See Operating Instructions Caution Danger of electric shock Accessories Only genuine Miele parts and accessories should be used with this machine including Miele mobile units baskets and inserts Adequate cleaning results cannot be guaranteed when non Miele accessories are used or when Miele accessories are altered Damages resul...

Page 9: ... button toggles between the elapsed time active wash blocks and temperature displays h 8 Dosing pump indicator i Rinse aid indicator j Neutralizer agent indicator k Recharge Softener indicator l Fill Drain indicator mProgram sequence display nProgram selector o On Off I 0 button p Door a button Guide to the lab washer 9 ...

Page 10: ...d and liquid detergent blue cDispenser for powdered detergent dRinse aid reservoir with dosage selector eLevel indicator for rinse aid fFilter combination gSalt reservoir water softener hService panel iSerial interface Guide to the lab washer 10 ...

Page 11: ...e labwasher comes as standard with a drying unit serial interface water softener steam condenser flow meter Intended applications Laboratory equipment Lab equipment includes a wide range of items Glassware such as beakers round bottomed flasks Erlenmeyer flasks bottles test tubes funnels measuring vessels such as graduated flasks graduated cylinders pipettes dishes such as petri dishes watch glass...

Page 12: ...nnot be opened However the two programs Rinse and Drain are exempt from the electric door lock The door can be programmed to open during the Drying cycle if desired To close the door Lift the door upwards and push it until it clicks shut Do not press the release catch while shutting the door Emergency release The emergency release feature should only be used when it is not possible to open the doo...

Page 13: ... with this information in the event of any service calls Please note the water hardness in the space provided here gr gal or ppm Setting the water softener Use the I 0 button to switch off the machine Turn the program selector to f Simultaneously press and hold the ß and 6 buttons while turning the machine on with the On Off button The current program status P will appear in the display and the Fi...

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Page 15: ... salt Remove the bottom basket from the machine Unscrew the salt reservoir cap Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time fill the reservoir with approximately 2 5 liters of water so that the salt can dissolve properly Once the washer has been operated there will always be enough water in the reservoir Place the funnel provided in place Carefully fill the reservoir with the reactivation ...

Page 16: ...ervoir is empty the Recharge Softener indicator b lights to remind you to fill the reservoir Reactivation takes place automatically as needed during a program The Recharging indicator a lights while this is occurring Water softener 16 ...

Page 17: ...utomatically The rinse aid reservoir holds approximately 180 ml Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the machine Be sure only to use rinse aid in the rinse aid reservoir Open the washer door Unscrew the reservoir cap Pour enough rinse aid into the reservoir so that the level indicator see arrow is dark Use a funnel if necessary Replace and tighten the reservoir ...

Page 18: ...s on in the display Setting the rinse aid dosage The dosage selector has settings from 1 to 6 1 6 ml The factory setting is at 3 3 ml If the glassware shows spots after washing adjust to a higher setting If the glassware shows smearing or cloudy streaks after washing adjust to a lower setting Rinse Aid 18 ...

Page 19: ... function properly the neutralizer container must be filled and cleared of air For specific instructions please read the section on Programming functions Note the program Inorganica dispenses neutralizer after the pre wash Open the door of the storage cabinet that houses the neutralizer and detergent dispensers Take out the red neutralizer container and refill it or replace it with a filled contai...

Page 20: ...light When the Neutralizer indicator light comes on it is important to promptly refill or exchange the neutralizer container Make sure to refill exchange the container before it becomes completely empty Neutralizing agent 20 ...

Page 21: ...tergent dosage The liquid detergent is automatically dispensed during Main Wash 1 and or Main Wash 2 in the program sequence The detergent dispenser must be properly filled and cleared of air For specific instructions please read the section on Programming functions Open the door of the storage cabinet that houses the neutralizer and detergent dispensers Take out the blue liquid detergent containe...

Page 22: ...nt container Make sure to refill exchange the container before it becomes completely empty Before starting the program load the powdered detergent into the compartment except for the programs Rinse and Drain Press the button on the dispenser cover The cover will pop open The flap is always open at the end of a program Detergent 22 ...

Page 23: ...o the compartment Dosage To achieve a detergent concentration of approximately 3 g l use 30 g of detergent Always follow the detergent manufacturer s recommendations for dosage concentration Snap the cover closed Detergent 23 ...

Page 24: ... and can they rotate freely Is the filter combination free of coarse debris remove any coarse material and clean the coarse fine flat and micro fine filters as needed Is the basket adapter properly connected to the water supply for the spray arms and nozzles Are the chemical dispensers filled After every program completion conduct the following visual inspection Inspect the labware for cleanliness...

Page 25: ...o not use this machine to wash nickel plated items or discolored oxidized aluminum items Do not load plastics unless they are heat resistant Prepare items before loading Empty all glassware before loading into the machine Comply with all applicable infection control regulations Remove all agar residue from petri dishes Remove any blood clots and blood residue Remove all stoppers corks labels seali...

Page 26: ...a Move the adapter up to the proper height b Tighten the locking ring c Adjusting the upper basket The upper basket can be adjusted above and below the middle position by 2 cm Depending on the height selected and which inserts are used labware of various heights can be arranged in the baskets To adjust the upper basket Pull the upper basket out as far as it will go lift it up off the runners and r...

Page 27: ...d flasks volumetric flasks and pipettes require the use of injector wagons or injector baskets Separate instructions are included for the use of injector baskets and inserts for narrow necked labware This section only covers basic information on how to prepare and load labware Petri dishes and similar items should be loaded in a suitable insert with the soiled side facing center Pipettes should be...

Page 28: ...ainless steel half insert with 28 spring hooks in 2 different heights for various glassware e g narrow necked flasks graduated cylinders medicine bottles etc E 109 Stainless steel half insert to accommodate 21 beakers up to 250 ml Erlenmeyer flasks round flasks etc Loading the machine 28 ...

Page 29: ...r wagon For narrow necked glassware 15 injectors 160 mm high 18 injectors 220 mm high O 187 Injector wagon Upper basket For direct injection of narrow necked glassware 34 injectors 160 mm high Loading the machine 29 ...

Page 30: ... drying function The additional function Drying can be selected immediately after a program has been selected except for Rinse and Drain Press the Drying 0 button The options Drying 1 if available and Drying 2 will now be added see the Program Guide for details The selected Drying 2 time appears in the display The drying time can be changed in 5 minute increments using the 0 button Once the progra...

Page 31: ...ween the actual temperature elapsed program time and active wash block depending on model 1 Pre rinse 1 2 Pre rinse 2 3 Main wash 1 4 Main wash 2 5 Chemical disinfection 6 Interim rinse 1 7 Interim rinse 2 8 Interim rinse 3 9 Interim rinse 4 10 Final rinse 1 11 Final rinse 2 12 Drying 1 13 Drying 2 Program sequence display Whenever a program is running the indicator light for that program will rem...

Page 32: ...ogramming functions Use the Display button to view the total running time or temperature of the program Additional drying If additional drying is required after the end of a program you can use the Drain program with Drying optional function This program runs for approximately 1 min in addition to the drying time selected Turning off Press and release the I 0 button Because of the electric door lo...

Page 33: ...ine Turn the program selector to f The program is canceled after 2 seconds Open the door Caution Water and items in the machine may be hot There is a danger of burning or scalding Rearrange the items securely Wear protective gloves as needed and comply with all applicable health and safety regulations for infectious disease control Replenish powder detergent if necessary Close the door Start the D...

Page 34: ...ganic residue such as proteins cell and tissue cultures oils and some fats and some inorganic residues pH 7 water soluble metallic salts for preparation applications and analytical applications moderate to heavy soiling and moderate to high rinse requirements PLASTIC For temperature sensitive labware such as plastic bottles minimum required temperature resistance 55 C for preparation applications ...

Page 35: ...W DOS 1 75 C 3 min HW DOS 3 DI DI 75 C 1 min 99 C 70 C 25 min 5 min CW HW DOS 1 80 C 3 min HW DOS 3 HW DI DI 75 C 1 min 99 C 70 C 25 min 5 min CW HW DOS 1 85 C 3 min HW DOS 3 DI DI DI 80 C 1 min 99 C 70 C 25 min 5 min CW CW DOS 1 55 C 5 min CW DOS 3 CW DI DI 55 C 1 min 65 C 55 C 5 min 35 min 65 C 30 min CW CW CW DOS 1 55 C 5 min HW DOS 3 HW DI 93 C 5 min 99 C 35 min CW DOS 1 93 C 10 min HW DOS 3 H...

Page 36: ...tions To access the programming mode Turn the program selector to f Turn off the machine Simultaneously press and hold the ß and 6 buttons while turning on the machine by pressing the On Off button The current program status P appears in the display The Fill Drain indicator lights Saving to memory and exiting the programming mode Press the 6 button SP appears in the display Press the 6 button agai...

Page 37: ... the required value appears in the display e g 0 5 0 50 The dosage time dosage concentration is now set Dosage concentration setting Priming the dosage system The dosage system does not need to be primed cleared of air unless the dosage concentration is being set for the first time the liquid detergent container was inadvertently completely emptied Step Display Result Press the 0 button until E02 ...

Page 38: ... is now set Dosage concentration setting Priming the dosage system The dosage system does not need to be primed cleared of air unless the dosage concentration is being set for the first time the neutralizer container was inadvertently completely emptied Step Display Result Press the 0 button until E02 appears in the display E02 Turn the program selector to Universal d 3 Press the ß button The dosa...

Page 39: ...d of program factory setting 22 Error 23 End of program Error 24 Sample collection signal 25 End of program Sample collection signal 26 Error Sample collection signal 27 All functions End of program Error Sample collection signal Step Display Result Press the 0 button until E04 appears in the display E04 Turn the program selector to Inorganica 21 Press and hold the ß button until the required valu...

Page 40: ...1 and Main Wash 2 and Rinse 1 and Rinse 2 can be changed Available temperature range 30 C 93 C in all programs except Rinse Drain and Special Available time range 1 15 min Changing the drying parameters The drying parameters within the various wash programs can be adjusted to meet specific requirements For example the temperatures and drying times within the program blocks Drying 1 if available an...

Page 41: ...ss and hold the ß button until the desired value appears in the display e g 70 C C 70 Changing the holding time Step Display Result Press and hold the 0 button until the setting of the desired program block appears in the display E10 for Main Wash 1 E13 for Main Wash 2 E23 for Rinse 1 E26 for Rinse 2 E29 for Drying 1 E32 for Drying 2 Set the program selector to the program you wish to change e g C...

Page 42: ...ctory setting s Re programmed setting s 00 PP When PP appears in the display press the ß button 00 the factory settings have been restored The water softener has been restored to the factory settings Reprogramming is required see Setting the water softener Program changes to the open programs Custom Inorganica and Organica remain unchanged Programming functions 42 ...

Page 43: ...ctor positions Step Display Result Press and hold the 0 button until E34 appears in the display E34 Wait approximately 30 sec before the next step The control unit retrieves the currently stored values Switch the program selector to the position for the value you wish to change e g to the 4 o clock position to set the hour 10 Press and hold the ß button until the required value appears in the disp...

Page 44: ...Result Press and hold the 0 button until E04 appears in the display E04 Switch the program selector to the position for the value you wish to change Coarse filter 6 o clock position Fine filter 7 o clock position The control unit shows the currently stored values e g 105 512 Press and hold the ß button until the service timer is erased 000 Programming functions 44 ...

Page 45: ... 6 bridge 7 8 CTS Printer initialization must only be performed by Miele Consult Technical Service using the contact information on that back of this manual During program operation a protocol is prepared It can be printed using an external printer The protocol contains the following information date and device number program start time and name rinse blocks used dosage system with dosage temperat...

Page 46: ...he machine For the routine checks a checklist is supplied with the washer Check the following points the filters in the base of the wash cabinet must be empty the spray arms in the machine and at the baskets should be clear the wash cabinet and the door gasket should be clear the dispensing systems and the baskets and inserts Maintenance 46 ...

Page 47: ...rom damage caused by foreign objects The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet should be inspected regularly and cleaned if necessary Watch out for sharp objects which could cause injury e g glass splinters Cleaning the coarse filter Press the two tabs together remove and clean the coarse filter Put the clean filter back in position and press until it clicks into place Cleaning and Ca...

Page 48: ... the flat and micro fine filters To unscrew the micro fine filter grasp the two tabs and turn twice counterclockwise Then remove together with the flat filter Clean the filters Replace the filter combination in reverse order The flat filter must lie flat in the base of the wash cabinet Cleaning and Care 48 ...

Page 49: ...pray arm Metal knurled nuts have a left hand thread Ceramic knurled nuts have a right hand thread Unscrew the upper spray arm Loosen the knurled nut of the lower spray arm and remove Use a sharp pointed object to push particles into the spray arm jets and rinse thoroughly under running water Refit the spray arms in reverse order after cleaning After replacing the spray arms check that they can rot...

Page 50: ...the side Pull out the non return valve and rinse well under running water The drain pump is beneath the non return valve see arrow Before refitting the non return valve check that the drain pump is not blocked Spin the propeller several times in both directions to check for obstructions Carefully refit the non return valve and secure it with the locking clamp Refit and lock the filter in place For...

Page 51: ...or run through water Cleaning the filters Disconnect the machine from electricity unplug it or trip the circuit breaker Close the water supply and unscrew the water inlet faucet Carefully remove the rubber seal Take out the filters with needle nose pliers Rinse the large area filter 1 and fine filter 2 under running water and replace if necessary Return filters and seal Make sure they are seated c...

Page 52: ...eel can also be used Apply sparingly with even pressure Do not use cleaners containing thinner or ammonia They will damage the surface Never clean the machine or near its vicinity with a water or high pressure hose Cleaning the wash cabinet The wash cabinet is mostly self cleaning If deposits have built contact Miele for info Cleaning the door seal Clean the door seal regularly with a damp cloth t...

Page 53: ...Is the basket connection set to the correct height and tightened Are all spray jets spray sleeves and hose adapters tightly connected to the basket insert Are all spray jets spray sleeves and hose adapters unclogged so that the wash water can flow through Are covers and fasteners tightly screwed on the spray sleeves If available do the spray arms rotate freely Are the spray jets clogged See Cleani...

Page 54: ... re start the program If the error occurs again and cannot be corrected contact Miele Technical Service for assistance You will need to provide the error code F What if Possible fault Solution The washer will not start The door is not properly closed Close the door firmly The machine is not plugged in Plug in the power cord The fuses are defective or the circuit breaker has tripped Make sure the b...

Page 55: ...iquid detergent container Then Switch the washer on Restart the program A few minutes after the start of a program the 8 Dosing Pump indicator flashes and the program stops Before addressing the error Turn the program selector to f The error message is erased Press the On Off button to switch off the machine Error message Fdo There is a problem dispensing the liquid detergent Refill or replace the...

Page 56: ...the neutralizer container Then Switch the washer on Restart the program A few minutes after the start of a program the Neutralizer indicator flashes and the program stops Before addressing the error Turn the program selector to f The error message is erased Press the On Off button to switch off the machine Error message Fdo There is a problem dispensing the neutralizer Refill or replace the neutra...

Page 57: ... Before addressing the error Turn the program selector to f The error message is erased Press the On Off button to switch off the machine Error message F E There is a problem with the water intake Open the water valve completely Clean the water inlet filters The flow pressure at the water connection is too low Contact a qualified plumber for advice Then Switch the washer on Restart the program Fre...

Page 58: ...move any kinks in the drain hose Then Switch the washer on Drain the water Restart the program The water in the wash cabinet does not get hot the program sequence lasts too long Error message F01 F03 F18 F19 F27 The washer is equipped with a temperature sensor that switches off the heater when it begins to overheat Overheating can occur when e g large items cover the heating elements or when the f...

Page 59: ...ng the latch Wipe away any detergent residue A banging noise can be heard in the wash cabinet A spray arm is hitting the glassware Interrupt the program and re arrange any glassware that it blocking the wash arm see interrupting a program A rattling noise can be heard in the wash cabinet Glassware is moving around in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and re arrange any glassware that is loose...

Page 60: ...f stainless steel show signs of corrosion The chloride content of the water is too high Test your water composition If needed condition the water externally and use DI water The screw cap on the reactivation salt reservoir is not tightened Properly thread the cap and screw it tightly No neutralization took place in the program sequence Fill the neutralizer container Rust articles or a rust film ap...

Page 61: ...he neutralizer is not dispensing properly Check the neutralizer dispenser There is no reactivation salt in the reservoir Carefully fill the reservoir with the reactivation salt The screw cap on the reactivation salt reservoir is not tightened Properly thread the cap and screw it tightly The rinse water quality was insufficient Use water with a lower conductivity If the washer is connected to a dem...

Page 62: ...used was not suited to the type amount of soiling Use a suitable detergent for machine washing The labware was left soiled for too long Do not leave soiled labware unwashed for more than 6 hours A spray arm is blocked Arrange the items do not block the spray arms Jets are blocked in the spray arms or inserts Check the spray jets and clean as needed The basket or insert is not properly connected to...

Page 63: ...rs in the wash cabinet are blocked If the following fault shows F01 F03 F18 F19 F27 Water in the wash cabinet is not heated the program cycle takes too long Please proceed as follows Remove the cause of the problem Remove the service plinth Press the reset button on the temperature sensor on the right side If this switch trips repeatedly contact the Miele Technical Service Department Frequently as...

Page 64: ...rself please contact the Miele Technical Service Department U 1 800 991 9380 techserv mieleusa com V 1 800 565 6435 service miele ca Please quote the model of your machine This information can be found on the machine s front panel After Sales Service 64 ...

Page 65: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 66: ...to a recess of 32 5 16 82 cm high by removing the lab washer top Leveling the legs Any unevenness in the floor can be compensated for and the height of the machine raised or lowered by adjusting the four screw feet When the feet are screwed in the machine can be moved back and forth on its rollers Positioning and securing the machine To ensure stability the machine must be aligned and screwed to t...

Page 67: ...condenser depending on model To prevent steam damage to the countertop adhere the protective foil 9 13 16 x 22 13 16 25 x 58 cm underneath the countertop near the steam condenser Depending on the requirements for installation the following kit can be ordered from the Miele Technical Service Department Cover plate protects the countertop The underside of the countertop is protected from steam damag...

Page 68: ...ate The machine can be converted according to the supplied converting diagram and wiring diagram The data plate is located at the rear of the machine and behind the plinth on the plastic cover The wiring diagram is supplied with the machine See also the supplied installation diagram A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord by a Miele service technician WARNING THIS APPL...

Page 69: ...e use of softened water in the steam condenser An acceptable water pressure flow rate is 10 147 psi However the recommended pressure is 25 60 psi If the water pressure is below 30 psi the fill time will take longer If the Fill Drain indicator fault code F E lights contact the Miele Technical Service Department The maximum permissible static water pressure is 145 psi over pressure If the water pres...

Page 70: ... hoses are approx 5 ft 1 7 m long pressure hoses with 3 4 inch thread Do not remove the water inlet filters in the threads Install the large surface area filters in the kit supplied with the machine between the water valve and the water inlet hose see illustration in Cleaning the water inlet filters The large surface area filter for distilled water is made of stainless steel and can be recognized ...

Page 71: ...water If the DI water connection is not used the electronic needs to be reprogrammed by Miele Technical Service The water intake hose remains at the rear side of the machine DI connection unpressurized optional For connection to 1 23 8 7 psi the machine must be modified if this has not done at the factory If a feed pump is to be installed this must only be done by Miele Technical Service The disch...

Page 72: ...1 ft 0 3 m and 3 ft 1 m above the lower edge of the machine If it is lower than 1 ft 0 3 m lay the hose in a curve at a height of at least 1 ft 0 3 m The drainage system must be able to take a minimum drainage flow of 16 l min The drain hose is approx 5 ft 1 5 m is flexible and has an internal diameter of 7 8 in 22 mm It must not be shortened Hose clamps are supplied for securing it in position A ...

Page 73: ...ion Acceptable water pressure flow rate 10 147 psi 7 10 bar Recommended water pressure flow rate 25 60 psi 1 72 4 13 bar DI Water Connection pressureless optional 1 23 8 70 psi 09 6 bar Delivery head min 1 ft 0 3 m max 3 3 ft 1 m Surrounding temperature from 40 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Max relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 88 F 31 C Linear reduction up to 50 for temperature up to 104 F 40 C He...

Page 74: ...s etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Danger of suffocation Please recycle Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local authorities about recycling in your area Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal See Important Safety Instructions Caring for the envi...

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