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Control panel

a

Display

See the following pages for more information.

b

Short cut buttons

For selecting an individual programme quickly. These buttons can be
re-programmed to select your favourite wash programmes instead of the
pre-set ones.

c

Start button

d

PC / Optical interface

This is used by service technicians for testing purposes and for uploading new
software to the machine.

e

Multi-function selector

This is used to select menu options (by turning it) and to confirm your selection
(by pressing it).

f

On-Off button

s

Before using for the first time

Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed
and connected. See "Installation". Also check that the drain filter is securely
tightened to prevent the risk of water leaks during use.

Commission the machine as described in the separate booklet supplied with the
machine.

Operating the machine

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Summary of Contents for PW 5105 Vario

Page 1: ...tion instructions for washer extractor PW 5105 Vario To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 07 968 150 en GB ...

Page 2: ...se do not therefore dispose of it with your general waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Energy saving tips Energy and water consumption Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load To make the most out of your ...

Page 3: ...rum 16 3 Select a programme 16 Garment care label symbols 17 Short instructions 18 Selecting a programme 22 Selecting changing a programme 22 Saving a favourite programme 24 Extras 25 Pre wash 25 Starch stop 25 Rinse hold 26 Intensive 26 Water plus 26 Timer 27 Spinning 28 Maximum final spin speed 28 Rinse and interim spin 28 To omit the final spin Rinse hold 28 To omit the spin between rinses and ...

Page 4: ...ch separately 31 Adding starch separately using Starch stop 31 External dispensing system 32 Empty sensor 32 Cleaning and care 34 Cleaning the machine 34 Cleaning the water inlet filters 37 Problem solving guide 38 What to do if 38 The programme does not start 38 A fault message appears in the display 39 General problems 40 An unsatisfactory wash result 41 The door will not open 42 To continue a p...

Page 5: ...h 50 Payment system 50 Installation surface 51 Removing the transit bars 51 Re fitting the transit bars 52 Levelling the machine 53 Plumbing 54 Connection to the cold water supply 54 Connection to the hot water supply 55 Recycled water connection 55 Connection to a very hot water supply 55 Water drainage 56 Dump valve version 56 Machines with a drain pump 56 Electrical connection 57 Technical data...

Page 6: ...ed in these operating instructions and must be checked on a regular basis to make sure it is functioning correctly Maintenance must be carried out when necessary This machine is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety Keep child...

Page 7: ...to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out Do not make any alterations to the machine unless authorised to do so by Miele In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes the machine must be disconnected from the electricity supply it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn or it is switched off at the mains or the screw out fuse is removed in c...

Page 8: ... to both the machine and adjacent furniture or appliances Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity Flooding danger If hooking the drain hose into a wash basin check that the water can drain off quickly enough to prevent the sink from overflowing Make sure the drain hose is secure so t...

Page 9: ...ot store open containers of these agents near the machine Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the machine It is particularly important to observe manafucturer s instructions when using a combination of cleaning agents and special application products Products must only be used for applications approved by the manufacturer to avoid any material damage or the occurrence of strong chemical ...

Page 10: ...equired 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 check whether it contains any active chlorine residues Accessories Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele If other parts are used guarantee performance and product liability claims will be invalidated Dispos...

Page 11: ...for uploading new software to the machine eMulti function selector This is used to select menu options by turning it and to confirm your selection by pressing it fOn Off button s Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected See Installation Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened to prevent the risk o...

Page 12: ... one of the four favourite programmes shown on the left of the display If you wish to change the programmes shown in this list you can do so see Saving a favourite programme for more information The short cut buttons have different functions in the other menus Where this is the case an arrow H will appear in the display above the short cut button together with a description of its function Program...

Page 13: ... 53 h Extras H Timer Y H Back A H Turn the multi function selector to highlight programme temperature or spin speed Pressing the multi function selector selects the highlighted option and opens the relevant sub menu The sub menus Extras and Timer can be accessed by pressing the short cut button directly below them To go back to the entry menu press short cut button G below the word Back Alternativ...

Page 14: ...ic 1 Cottons Uni 60 C 2 Minimum iron 40 C 3 Delicates 40 C 4 Woollens H 30 C 4 programmes are available to choose from To specify which programmes are available go to the Settings Supervisor level menu WS shortcut keys Logo M PROFESSIONAL 30 C H 60 C H 95 C H More H 12 programmes are available to choose from To specify which programmes are available go to the Settings Supervisor level menu Operati...

Page 15: ...r or side seam Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load Always wash whites and coloureds separately Curtains Remove lead weights first or place in a laundry bag Underwiring and collar stiffeners Any loose wiring in bras shirt collar stiffeners etc should be removed or sewn in Knitted garments trousers and jeans T shi...

Page 16: ...r wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed However do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency Close the drum door Press the door firmly to shut it and then lock the handle in position Do not slam the drum door Make sure that no items are caught between the doo...

Page 17: ...drying temperature q Normal temperature r Low temperature s Do not tumble dry Ironing The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature I Hot iron max sole plate temp approx 200 C H Medium hot iron max sole plate temp approx 150 C G Cool iron max sole plate temp approx 110 C Do not steam iron garments carrying this symbol J Do not iron Professional cleaning f Dry clean only The letters indicate...

Page 18: ...oceeding ASort the laundry BLoad the drum Switch on the machine Open the drum door Unfold the laundry and load loosely into the drum Make sure that no items are caught between the door and the drum Close the drum door 1 Push the door shut 2 Then lock the handle in position Short instructions 18 ...

Page 19: ...rammes listed in the display favourites or you can select one from the Programme selection menu If required you can then select any Extras and or Timer for Delay start from the relevant sub menu Payment system If your machine is connected to a payment system the amount of payment required will appear in the display If a programme is cancelled after it has started you can lose your credit depending...

Page 20: ...e Detergent for further information This machine is set up for connection to an external dispensing system for dispensing liquid agents see Detergent External dispensing system Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent to the compartments as follows i Detergent for the pre wash j Detergent for the main wash Fabric conditioner liquid starch or proofing agent Close the detergent drawer The det...

Page 21: ...ess the following short cut buttons Button D Extras can be used to select or de select extras Button E Timer can be used to call up the current time of day and to see the estimated end time of the programme Button G Cancel cancels the current programme The suds are pumped away immediately FUnload the drum Finish will appear in the display Open the drum door Remove the laundry Check that all items ...

Page 22: ...tion selector you can then highlight the following options in the display Programme Temperature or Spin speed and confirm your selection by pressing the multi function selector Depending on the option highlighted the following will be displayed Programme selection Programme selection Back A Cottons Hygiene Cottons Uni Minimum iron H Use the multi function selector to select the programme you want ...

Page 23: ... Uni 60 C 1100 rpm Spin speed from 0 1100 rpm Use the multi function selector to select the spin speed you want and confirm your selection The main menu will reappear Select an Extra option s Press short cut button D This opens the Extras sub menu Cottons Uni 60 C 1100 rpm Extras Pre wash Back A Starch stop Rinse hold Use the multi function selector to select the Extra you want and confirm your se...

Page 24: ... Back A H Press short cut button F Selecting a short cut button Cottons Uni 40 C 1100 rpm Previous Cottons Uni 60 C Extras None 1100 rpm Save to 1 2 3 4 Back A Use the multi function selector to select the number you want to save the programme to and confirm your selection Your settings have now been saved and the favourite programme will appear in the entry menu Repeat the procedure if you want t...

Page 25: ...e the multi function selector to select the Extra you want and confirm your selection Repeat the process if you want to select another Extra A tick will appear to show that an Extra has been selected Pre wash For laundry with large amounts of dirt e g dust sand Starch stop Water is drained out of the machine before the last rinse and the programme stops The programme can be continued once starch h...

Page 26: ...s The machine is set at the factory so that the water level in the main wash and rinses will be increased if the Water plus extra option is selected However you can select other settings for Water plus See the separate booklet supplied with the machine for details under Settings Supervisor level Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings Supervisor level menu Any extras that are avail...

Page 27: ...ni 60 C 1100 rpm 10 03 Start time 10 38 Finish 11 30 Use the multi function selector to select the programme end time and confirm your selection The programme end time will be adjusted to the next full or half hour The start of the programme will now be delayed in parallel with the programme end time you have selected To start the timer Press the Start button The delay start time will be shown cou...

Page 28: ...main suspended in the final rinse water This reduces creasing if the laundry is not going to be removed from the drum immedi ately after the end of the programme To start the final spin The Spin speed is highlighted in the display Start the final spin by pressing the Start button You can alter the spin speed Press the multi function selector and change the spin speed shown Then confirm your choice...

Page 29: ...cut button G Cancel The suds will be pumped away Open the drum door before starting a new programme Changing a programme After starting a programme you can change the spin speed at any time up until the final spin commences and you can select or deselect the Starch stop and Rinse hold extras You can change the temperature and select or deselect the Intensive and Water plus options during the first...

Page 30: ...in hard water areas Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use a quantity of detergent as for soft water Washing with several components If you wash using several components e g special application detergents we recommend always dispensing the agents into compartment j in the following order 1 Detergent 2 Water softeners 3 Stain ...

Page 31: ...rch in the compartment as it will clog up See below Adding fabric conditioner or liquid starch separately Add fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment Select the Extra rinse programme Press the Start button Adding starch separately Prepare the starch solution in accordance with manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Add the prepared starch to compartment i Select the Starch program...

Page 32: ...supplied with the machine The containers must be filled with the correct detergent or disinfectant in the order specified Empty sensor When the Empty sensor is activated a message appears in the display to show when an external liquid agent container is empty see Settings Supervisor level in the separate booklet supplied with the machine If a container is empty the following message will come up i...

Page 33: ...OK H The programme will be cancelled Press short cut button D to delete the message in the display and refill the container Start the programme again If the container is empty for a disinfection programme you have to assume that no disinfection has taken place Start the programme again Detergent 33 ...

Page 34: ...ry with a soft cloth Stainless steel areas can be cleaned using a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging The machine must not be hosed down Cleaning the drum suds container and drainage system The drum suds container and drainage system can be cleaned if necessary Start the Maintenance programme At the end of the programme che...

Page 35: ...e is a yellow lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel Remove the lever Pull the detergent drawer out as far it will go 1 Then press the safety catch down using the lever as illustrated 2 Then pull the detergent drawer out Clean the drawer with warm water Cleaning and care 35 ...

Page 36: ...sing a brush and warm water If starching frequently thoroughly clean the siphon the siphon tube and the fabric conditioner channel regularly A build up of liquid starch will cause it to get clogged Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent dispenser drawer housing Cleaning and care 36 ...

Page 37: ...seal 1 from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove Clean the plastic filter Put the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose Turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight If water drips out tighten the connection To clean the filter in the water inlet valve Using pliers carefully loosen the ribbed plastic nut on the in...

Page 38: ... unauthorised work The programme does not start Problem Possible cause Remedy The display remains dark There is no power to the machine Check whether the electricity supply to the machine is switched on the fuse or circuit breaker has tripped The programme does not start when Spin has been selected The machine has not been prepared for using for the first time Run the Cottons Universal 60 C progra...

Page 39: ...ssage appears again contact the Service Department Fault Disinfection temperature not reached During the disinfection programme the water temperature was not reached The machine has not carried out the disinfection cycle correctly Start the programme again q Drain fault Clean the drainage system The water outlet is blocked or restricted LP version Clean the drainage system AV version Call Service ...

Page 40: ... It may be useful to select the Water plus extra option Powder detergent used in conjunction with water softeners tends to become sticky In future add washing powder into the dispenser drawer first and then add the water softener Fabric conditioner is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment The siphon tube is not correctly positioned or is clogged up Clean the siphon ...

Page 41: ...gent Before washing the next load run a Cottons 95 C programme with powder detergent but without a load White residues which look like powder detergent are seen on dark textiles after washing The detergent contained compounds zeolites to aid water softening which are not soluble in water They have ended up on the laundry Try and brush off the residues with a soft brush once the laundry is dry Wash...

Page 42: ... machine is unable to drain The drainage system may be blocked Clean the drainage system as described in the next section If you still cannot open the door The door handle has a safety device to prevent damage to the lock Press firmly against the door handle until you clearly hear the safety device engage To continue a programme after a power cut Possible cause Remedy Power cut Confirm the message...

Page 43: ...rge amount of water will be retained in the machine up to 35 litres Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding Machines with a drain filter Place a suitable container under the access flap When draining water from the machine do not unscrew the drain filter completely or take it right out Slowly and carefully unsc...

Page 44: ...uff from the filter housing Turn the impeller by hand to check that it rotates freely Put the drain filter back in place and secure it Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Machines with a dump valve Push the emergency drain lever downwards see illustration and hold until no more water runs out Problem solving guide 44 ...

Page 45: ...hing into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Insert a suitable screwdriver approx 4 mm blade into the opening next to the door lock and use it to release the catch Turning it slightly in an anti clockwise direction should release the door Open the door with the handle Do not use force to open it Problem solving guide 45 ...

Page 46: ...isible above the porthole glass when the drum door is open A charge will be made for service call outs where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions PC Optical interface The indicator or check light marked PC on the fascia panel is the interface used by Miele service technicians during servicing work for testing purposes and for updating the machine s programme data...

Page 47: ...let hose cold water bInlet hose hot water cMains connection cable dControl panel eDetergent dispenser drawer fDoor with handle gAccess to drain filter drain pump or dump valve hHeight adjustable feet Installation 47 ...

Page 48: ...dule cValve for recycled water dInlet hose hot water eInlet hose cold water fAdapter for external dispensing system gDrain hose for machines with drain pump hTransit bars iDrain pipe for machines with dump valve jRestraining clip for inlet hose and drain hose Installation 48 ...

Page 49: ...alling the machine Transport the machine to its installation site Ensure the machine is stable during transportation Do not lift the machine by the drum door This machine is not suitable for building under a worktop Installation 49 ...

Page 50: ...hine moving and falling off the plinth during spinning Secure the front feet of the machine with the clamps supplied Follow the fitting instructions supplied Payment system This machine can be fitted with a payment system The payment system can be set up by the Miele technician or authorised dealer when the machine is commissioned Coins tokens must be removed from the payment system regularly othe...

Page 51: ...boards or a carpeted surface The machine must be level and securely positioned To avoid vibrations during spinning the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings If installing on a wooden joist floor We recommend a plywood base at least 69 x 87 x 3 cm The base should span several joists and be bolted to the joists and not only to the floorboards Check for the presence of pipes and cab...

Page 52: ...been removed Plug the holes with the plastic caps supplied The machine must not be moved without the transit bars in place Store them as shown or keep them in a safe place for future use They must be re fitted if the machine is to be moved again e g when moving house When moving the machine make sure it is stable Re fitting the transit bars Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Inst...

Page 53: ...used to level the machine All four feet are screwed in when the machine is delivered Using the spanner supplied turn counter nut 2 in a clockwise direction Then turn counter nut 2 together with foot 1 to unscrew Use a spirit level to check the machine is standing level Hold foot 1 securely with a pipe wrench Turn counter nut 2 again using the spanner supplied until it sits firmly up against the ho...

Page 54: ... supply should be carried out by a qualified plumber and should incorporate a stopcock with a 3 4 thread The stopcock should be fitted by a qualified plumber The machine is supplied as standard with two hoses for connection to a hot and cold water supply Connection to the cold water supply The cold water inlet hose blue stripes must be connected to the on site cold water supply via a 3 4 threaded ...

Page 55: ...he water settings for the main wash pre wash and rinses must be reprogrammed Select the cold option in the Settings menu Supervisor level menu The programme durations may be longer Disconnect the hot water hose hot water red stripes Plug the inlet hole with the blanking cap supplied Recycled water connection This machine can be connected to a recycled water supply Unscrew the blanking cap from the...

Page 56: ...f the hose can be turned in either direction or can be detached if required with a sharp twist and pull Drain hose connection 1 Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber nipple There is no need to use a non return valve 2 Connected securely to a standpipe 3 Connected securely to a floor gully If required the drain hose can be extended to a length of 5 m The necessary parts can purch...

Page 57: ...hine from the electrical supply Provision must be made on site to switch off all poles Switches with a minimum all pole contact gap greater than 3 mm are suitable for isolating the machine These include circuit breakers fuses and relays IEC EN 60947 If the machine is disconnected from the electricity supply ensure adequate measures are taken to ensure that the machine cannot be reconnected to the ...

Page 58: ...d See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Emission sound pressure level in accordance with EN ISO 11204 11203 70 dB re 20 mPa Minimum water flow pressure 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum water flow pressure 1 000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 55 m Mains connection cable length 1 80 m Drain pump head max drain pump version 1 00 m Product safety standard EN 10472 EN 60335 Test certificates awarded See data ...

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