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Operating and installation instructions
for washer-extractor
PW 6065 Plus Sluice

To avoid the risk of accidents or
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before it is installed and used for the
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M.-Nr. 06 872 250

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Page 1: ...ion instructions for washer extractor PW 6065 Plus Sluice 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 G M Nr 06 872 250 ...

Page 2: ...nd ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person The cable should be cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Energy saving tips Energy and water consumption Water consumption and energy usage are determined by ...

Page 3: ...me 12 How to wash correctly 13 Brief instructions 13 Favourite programmes 17 Selecting changing a favourite 17 Saving a favourite programme 19 Extra options 20 Pre wash 20 Starch stop 20 Rinse hold 21 Intensive 21 Water plus 21 Timer 22 Spinning 23 Maximum final spin speed 23 Rinse and interim spin 23 To omit the final spin Rinse hold 23 To omit the spin between rinses and the final spin 23 Progra...

Page 4: ...conditioner or liquid starch separately 37 Adding starch separately 37 Adding starch separately using Starch stop 37 Colour run and dye removers dyes 37 External dispensing system 37 Cleaning and care 38 Cleaning the water inlet filters 40 Problem solving guide 41 What to do if 41 The programme does not start 41 General problems 42 An unsatisfactory wash result 43 The drum door cannot be opened by...

Page 5: ...the machine 56 Plumbing 57 Connection to the cold water supply 57 Connection to the hot water supply 58 Connection to drainage 59 Machines with a drain pump 59 Dump valve version 59 Electrical connection U K 60 Technical data 61 Changing default settings 63 Settings menu J 64 To open the Settings menu 64 Language J 65 Suds cooling 65 Time of day 65 Display contrast Brightness 66 Standby 66 Memory ...

Page 6: ...trician The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the machine and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the on site wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician Th...

Page 7: ...install this machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point Before using the machine for the first time check that the transit struts at the rear of the machine have been removed see section on Installation During spinning a transit strut which is ...

Page 8: ...aning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypochlorite These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel Aggressive vapours containing chlorine bleach can also be corrosive Do not store open containers of these agents near the machine Safety with children This machine is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with...

Page 9: ...ash programmes instead of the pre set ones cStart button dPC Optical interface This is used by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future eMulti function selector This is used to select menu options by turning it and to confirm your selection by pressing it fa button Opens the machine door Operating the washer extracto...

Page 10: ...Short cut buttons Pressing a short cut button selects one of the four programmes shown on the left of the display If you wish to change the programmes shown in this list you can do so see Favourites 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 descriptio...

Page 11: ...s Uni 60 C 1400 rpm Duration 0 47 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 ...

Page 12: ...he language shown is not the one you want turn the multi function selector to highlight the one that you do want and confirm your selection Removing the transport struts A message will appear in the display to remind you to remove the transport struts If they have already been removed press short cut button G or remove them and then press the multi function selector to confirm that this has been d...

Page 13: ...ng agents in this machine Sort the laundry by colour and by care label Most garments have a textile care label in the collar 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 ...

Page 14: ...he door with a gentle swing Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal CSelect programme You can select a programme either by using the appropriate short cut button to select one of the four programmes listed in the display favourites or by calling up the Programme selection menu If required you can then select any Extras and or Delay start from the relevant sub menu Paym...

Page 15: ...nts too much detergent results in Excessive foam which causes a low level of agitation and poor wash rinse and spin results A burden to the environment See Detergent for further information Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent to the compartments as follows i Detergent for the pre wash 1 4 of the total amount recommended This compartment is also used for starch formulations when starchi...

Page 16: ...e estimated end time of the programme Button G Cancel cancels the current programme The suds are pumped away immediately FUnload the drum Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury If laundry is not removed as soon as the programme has finished the anti crease phase will begin and the drum wil...

Page 17: ...E Main menu Cottons Uni 60 C 1400 rpm Duration 0 47 h Extras H Timer Y H Save H Back A H Using the multi function 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 Back A selection...

Page 18: ...ni 60 C 1400 rpm Spin speed from 0 1400 rpm t Use the multi function selector to select the spin speed you want and confirm your selection The main menu will then appear in the display Select an extra option Press short cut button D This opens the Extras sub menu Cottons Uni 60 C 1400 rpm Extras Pre wash Starch stop Rinse hold Back A Use the multi function selector to select the Extra you want and...

Page 19: ... C 1400 rpm Pre wash Previous Cottons Uni 60 C 1400 rpm Save to 1 2 3 4 Back A Use the multi function selector to select the number of the short cut key you want to save the programme to and confirm your selection Your settings have now been saved and the favourite programme and will appear in the Entry menu Repeat the procedure if you want to customise other favourite programmes and save them to ...

Page 20: ...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 has been adde...

Page 21: ...sed Water plus 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 These are described in Settings Supervisor level Intensive and Water plus have to be set in the Settings Supervisor level Any extras that are available for a programme will be listed in...

Page 22: ... in 30 minute stages Cottons Uni 60 C 1400 rpm 15 03 Start time 15 45 Finish 16 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 dela...

Page 23: ... A reduction in the final spin speed will also reduce the interim spin speed To omit the final spin Rinse hold Select Rinse hold from the Extras sub menu The laundry will not be spun and will remain 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 washing machine ...

Page 24: ...ts trousers Tip For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics or liquid detergent Extra options Pre wash Starch stop Rinse hold Intensive Water plus Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Minimum iron 30 C to 60 C 876421 Max load 3 5 kg Fabric type Synthetics mixed fibres and easy care cottons e g shirts...

Page 25: ...the care label does not specify a temperature wash using the cold setting Extra option Rinse hold Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens Silks cold to 30 C Max load 2 5 kg Fabric type Hand washable fabrics with no wool content e g satin lace and silk Tip Place socks tights bras etc in a washing bag Extra options Rinse hold Water plus Detergent Liquid detergent for delicates or fa...

Page 26: ...ergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent Separate rinse Max load 6 5 kg Fabric type Articles which have been washed by hand and only need to be rinsed and spun in the machine Extra option Rinse hold Starch Max load 6 5 kg Tip The laundry table cloths napkins overalls should be washed but not treated with fabric conditioner Extra option Rinse hold Starching agent Liquid starch starch ...

Page 27: ...blecloths and napkins Tip Select Pre wash for stubborn soiling Use a detergent containing enzymes for the pre wash Extra options Pre wash Starch stop Rinse hold Intensive Water plus Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Curtains cold to 40 C Max load 3 0 kg Items Curtains including net curtains specified as machine wash...

Page 28: ...pecialist detergent Proofing 30 C to 40 C Max load 3 0 kg Garments For treating microfibre fabrics ski wear fine closeweave cotton garments poplin or tablecloths with a water and dirt resistant finish Tip The garments should be freshly laundered and spun or dried before proofing For best results they should be heat treated afterwards either in a tumble dryer or by ironing Extra option Rinse hold P...

Page 29: ...facturer s instructions on suitable temperature ranges as well as other safety advice given on the packaging Hygiene Hygiene will appear in the display if the last programme selected used a temperature below 55 C or if the Spin programme is selected To select the hygiene programme do not put any laundry into the drum add a little detergent to compartment j and start the programme or select a wash ...

Page 30: ...3 L L Kitchen linen a 2 L L Table linen a 2 L L Curtains1 a 3 L Pillows2 a 3 L Outerwear b e 3 L3 L Proofing 1 L L Denim a 3 L Towelling a 2 L L Separate rinse e 2 L L Starch 1 L Spinning L d Low water level Medium water level e High water level a Normal wash rhythm b Gentle action c Woollens d Silks See the following page for more information about programme sequences These programmes are only av...

Page 31: ...ogramme sequences Anti crease At the end of every programme with the exception of the Woollens programme the drum continues to turn at intervals for up to 30 minutes to help prevent creasing The door can be opened and laundry removed at any time during the anti crease phase 1 Pre rinse A pre rinse without detergent is carried out automatically to remove dust 2 Run up to spin A run up to spin is ca...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...gramme has started Press the door button a to open the drum door Add or remove items Close the drum door The programme will continue automatically Please note Once a programme has started the machine cannot recognise any adjustment to the load For this reason if laundry is added or removed after the start of a programme the machine will always complete the programme cycle assuming a full load whic...

Page 34: ...t packaging Liquid detergent should be dispensed using a ball provided by the manufacturer for programmes without a pre wash When using liquid detergent for programmes with a pre wash you will need to purchase a special container from the Miele Spare Parts Department which sits in the main wash compartment j of the detergent dispenser drawer Add liquid detergent to this container for the main wash...

Page 35: ...n on site water softener 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 remover This way the agents are distributed more evenly External dispensing system This machine is suitable for connecting to an external dispensing ...

Page 36: ...y at the end of a programme Add the fabric conditioner or liquid starch to compartment Do not exceed the maximum level mark It will be automatically dispensed in the last rinse At the end of the programme a small amount of water remains in the fabric conditioner compartment If starching frequently thoroughly clean the dispenser compartment especially the siphon and the siphon tube regularly See Cl...

Page 37: ...ramme will pause before the last rinse Starch stop will appear in the display Open the drum door and add the prepared starch to the laundry in the drum Close the drum door Select and confirm a spin speed or press the Start button Colour run and dye removers dyes Do not use colour run or dye removers in this machine Dyes suitable for use in a washing machine can be used However please note that the...

Page 38: ...ithout the use of chemicals Extra cleaning Carry out a hot wash 70 C or above with powder detergent approx every 6 weeks to help prevent deposits building up in the machine These can occur when washing is mainly done at low temperatures and also lead to unpleasant smells Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners glass cleaners or all purpose cleaning agents These might damage plastic surfaces and othe...

Page 39: ...f starching frequently thoroughly clean the siphon and siphon tube regularly A build up of starch will cause them to get clogged Do not use a hose to wash the machine down Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer housing Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues and limescale from the jets inside the detergent drawer housing Cleaning and care 39 ...

Page 40: ...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 inlet v...

Page 41: ... 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 Prepare the machine as described in Before using for the first time There is a fault message in the display...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ... in heavily soiled laundry Use more detergent 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 ...

Page 44: ... drum door as described in the next section The door was not correctly engaged Press hard against the lock side of the drum door and then press the a button There is still water in the drum and the machine is unable to drain The drainage system may be blocked Clean the drainage system as described in the next section For safety reasons the drum door cannot be opened if the suds temperature is high...

Page 45: ...gged a large amount of water will be retained in the machine up to 30 litres Caution if laundry has been washed at a high temperature water draining out of the machine will still be hot Danger of scalding 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 Unscrew the drain filter lid until water runs...

Page 46: ...the drain filter back in place and secure Make sure the drain filter is securely tightened Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Use a spoon handle to pull the emergency release downwards see arrow The drum door wil...

Page 47: ...more water runs out Opening the drum door Always make sure that the drum is stationary before reaching into the machine to remove laundry Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Use a spoon handle to pull the emergency release downwards see arrow The drum door will open Problem solving guide 47 ...

Page 48: ...fingers Press the two prongs to separate the plastic holder 1 from the protective cover 2 Remove the faulty lamp from the plastic holder The new lamp must be of the same type G4 with a maximum power output of 5 watts 12 volts The lamps are available from an electrical retailer your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department Insert the new lamp into the plastic holder Carefully fit the p...

Page 49: ...bove the porthole glass when the drum door is open 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 Optional accessories Optional accessories for this washer extractor are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare ...

Page 50: ...able dControl panel eDetergent dispenser drawer fDrum door gAccess to drain filter drain pump or dump valve and emergency release hHeight adjustable feet iPlinth jClamps for installing on a concrete plinth kHandle recesses for moving the machine Installation and connection 50 ...

Page 51: ...for Inlet hose Drain hose Transit struts when removed cMains connection cable dTransit strut covers eInlet hose cold water fInlet hose hot water gDrain hose for drain pump hDrain hose for dump valve iHeight adjustable feet optional accessory Installation and connection 51 ...

Page 52: ...y into the rear holders Otherwise it is not properly secure for transport Payment system This washer extractor can be fitted with a payment system This must be connnected and programmed by a Miele service technician or authorised dealer Coins tokens must be removed from the payment system regularly otherwise it will become blocked Automatic switch off devices such as timers must not be fitted to t...

Page 53: ...wooden joist floor We recommend a plywood base at least 70 x 60 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 cables first If possible install the machine in a corner as this is usually the most stable part of the floor Installing the washer extractor To manoeuvre the machine out of its packing case to its...

Page 54: ... the notched end of the spanner supplied turn the left hand transit strut 90 then withdraw the transit strut Turn the right hand transit strut 90 then withdraw the transit strut Installation and connection 54 ...

Page 55: ...oles b are fitted over retainers a The machine must not be moved without the transit struts 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 Re fitting the transit struts Re fitting is carried out by reversing the procedure Installation and connection 55 ...

Page 56: ...e 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 housing All four counternuts must sit firmly up against the hous...

Page 57: ...e 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 union It is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply The connecti...

Page 58: ...inlet hose with the red stripes hot water hose is connected to the stopcock For operational reasons the machine must not be connected to hot water only If the machine is not connected to a hot water supply the hot water inlet hose must be disconnected and the water settings for the main wash pre wash and rinses must be reprogrammed The programme durations may be longer Connection to a very hot wat...

Page 59: ... away freely without hindrance Otherwise there is a risk of water overflowing or of some of the drained water being sucked back into the machine 2 Connected securely to a plastic drain pipe with a rubber nipple There is no need to use a non return valve 3 Connected securely to a standpipe Seal the hose into the pipe to avoid flooding in case of the drainpipe being blocked 4 Connected securely to a...

Page 60: ...ction should be made via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily accessible for servicing work For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 When switched off there must be an all pole contact gap of 3 mm in the i...

Page 61: ...se rating UK see data plate Noise level during spin sound pressure according to German 3 GSGV 70 dB A Water flow pressure min 100 kPa 1 bar Water flow pressure max 1000 kPa 10 bar Inlet hose length 1 60 m Connection cable length 1 60 m Drain pump head max applies to drain pump machines only 1 00 m Lamp for drum lighting Type G4 5 watts 12 volts Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Te...

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Page 63: ...or will depend on how the machine has been programmed Some settings are visible and can be changed by all operators via the Settings menu J All settings can be locked to prevent unauthorised access They are then only accessible under Settings Supervisor level by entering an access code Please speak to the Miele Service Department for details 63 ...

Page 64: ... the multi function selector Selecting settings Settings Back A Language F Suds cooling Time H Select the setting you want to change and confirm your selection If you do not make a selection in the sub menu within approx 20 seconds the menu display will revert to the Settings menu To close the Settings menu Select Back and confirm your selection The display will return to the entry menu Settings m...

Page 65: ...takes place when temperatures of more than 70 C are selected Suds cooling should be activated to prevent the danger of scalding if the drain hose is hooked over the edge of a sink or basin where the drainage pipes do not comply with DIN 1986 The machine is delivered with Suds cooling activated Time of day First select whether you want the clock displayed as a 24 hour or 12 hour clock or to not dis...

Page 66: ... in current prog the machine is delivered with this option selected Standby comes on if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on Off The display remains on all the time Memory If an extra option has been selected for a programme or the recommended temperature or spin speed has been altered the machine will store the changes in memory at the start of a programm...

Page 67: ...our selection Settings Back A Supervisor level Access via code Select Access via code and confirm your selection To enter the code Enter the digits 0 0 0 factory default setting If you enter the code wrongly three times the machine will lock out for an hour 0 _ _ Enter code Turn the multi function selector until the first number appears Then press it to confirm your selection of this number Now en...

Page 68: ...H Back A H Confirm the code W Code accepted Menu opened You are now in Supervisor level You can alter all the settings described previously as well as the settings on the following pages You can alter the code if you want to prevent it being accessed by unauthorised personnel Settings Supervisor level menu 68 ...

Page 69: ...s code to the supervisor level Enter the old code Enter a new code After you have confirmed the new code the display will change to the beginning of the Settings menu Language menu You can select whether you want the welcome screen asking for a language to be selected to appear again after the end of a washing programme and before the entry menu There are three options National The welcome screen ...

Page 70: ...r level is increased in the wash and rinse stages of the Cottons Minimum iron Silks and Table linen programmes and an extra rinse is also introduced in the Cottons and Minimum iron programmes Save You can choose whether you want the Save option to appear in the main menu The save function is required if for example you want to change the favourite wash programmes which have been saved to the short...

Page 71: ...r supply the programme durations will be longer and will vary from the time remaining shown in the display The machine will need to be set up specifically for Recycled water if this option is selected Rinse water You can choose for the rinses in the Cottons Minimum iron Kitchen linen Towelling and Sluice programmes to be carried out with either hot or cold water Hot water can only be only taken in...

Page 72: ...ure will be controlled according to the programme data which has been programmed ex works Pre wash duration Cottons You can lengthen the duration of the pre wash in the Cottons programmes The machine is delivered with the Block parameters option selected the wash duration will be controlled according to the programme data which has been programmed ex works Wash time Cottons You can increase the wa...

Page 73: ... 55 C is selected The machine is delivered with this option deactivated Sluice This option activates the additional sluice programmes The machine is delivered with this option activated Disinfection You can add special disinfection programmes 0 additional programmes the machine is delivered with this option selected 4 additional programmes thermal disinfection 15 min 85 C chemo thermal disinfectio...

Page 74: ... rinses Min iron You can alter the number of rinses which are carried out in the Minimum iron programme 2 rinses default setting 3 rinses 4 rinses Pre rinse Cottons A pre rinse can be carried out in the Cottons programmes The machine is delivered with this option deactivated Pre rinse Min iron A pre rinse can be carried out in the Minimum iron programme The machine is delivered with this option de...

Page 75: ...connecting to an external dispensing system The external dispenser setting must be selected before the external dispensing system can be used The machine is delivered with this option deactivated No detergent If your machine is fitted with an external dispensing system the system will not be used when No detergent is selected You can choose whether or not you want No detergent to appear as an opti...

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