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Cottons Hygiene 95°C

Max. load 5.5 kg

Fabric type

Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics.

Extra option

Pre-wash

Detergent

Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.

Cottons Uni. 40°C, 60°C

Max. load 5.5 kg

Fabric type

Cottons or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. T-shirts, trousers.

Note

–

For dark coloured fabrics use a detergent for coloured fabrics,
or liquid detergent.

Extra option

Pre-wash

Detergent

Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent.

Minimum iron 30°C, 40°C, 60°C

678124

Max. load 3.0 kg

Fabric type

Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons.

Extra option

Pre-wash

Detergent

Powder detergent, detergent for coloured fabrics, liquid
detergent, detergent for delicates, tablet detergent and liquid tab
detergent.

Denim 40°C

Max. load 3.0 kg

Note

–

Wash denim inside out.

–

Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first
few washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.

Detergent

Liquid detergent for coloured fabrics.

Programme chart

Summary of Contents for PW 6055

Page 1: ...llation instructions for washer extractor PW 6055 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 07 017 060 en GB ...

Page 2: ...g of your machine Please do not therefore dispose or 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 Energy saving tips Energy and water consumption Water consumpt...

Page 3: ...st time 13 How to wash correctly 15 Brief instructions 15 Spinning 19 Final spin speed 19 Rinse and interim spin 19 Programme chart 20 Programme sequence 24 Garment care label symbols 26 Changing the programme sequence 27 Altering a programme 27 Cancelling a programme 27 Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 27 Detergent 28 Water softeners 29 Washing with several components 29 E...

Page 4: ...nnot be opened by pressing the a button 37 Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and or power failure 38 After sales service 41 PC Optical interface 41 Optional accessories 41 Installation and connection 42 Front view 42 Rear view 43 Installation on a raised plinth 44 Washer dryer stack 44 Payment system 44 Installation surface 45 Installing the washer extractor 45 Removing ...

Page 5: ...n 51 Electrical connection U K 52 Technical data 54 Changing default settings 55 Settings menu J 56 To open the Settings menu 56 Language J 57 Suds cooling 57 Display contrast Brightness 58 Standby 58 Memory 58 Temperature unit 58 Settings Supervisor level menu 59 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...chine must be used as described 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 persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowldege unless they have been given supervision or instructio...

Page 7: ...ld only be undertaken by a Miele approved ser vice technician Ensure current is not supplied to the machine until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes the machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn or it is switched off at the mains or the main...

Page 8: ...k 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 that the force of the water flowing out of the hose does not dislodge it Take c...

Page 9: ...can cause damage such as corrosion Do not use these products in this machine Avoid contact of stainless steel surfaces front lid casing with liquid cleaning 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 ...

Page 10: ...ed by service technicians to run diagnostic checks on your machine and can also be used to update programming data in the future dMulti function selector This is used to select menu options by turning it and to confirm your selection by pressing it ea button Opens the machine door Operating the washer extractor 10 ...

Page 11: ...mum iron 60 C Delicates 30 C H If you do not make a selection within approx 20 seconds the display will revert to the entry menu Multi function selector Turning the multi function selector moves the highlighting to the next option Pressing the multi function selector selects the highlighted option You can use the multi function selector to select any programme The highlighting will move up or down...

Page 12: ... Press the multi function selector to deselect select Pre wash To return to the Programme selection menu turn the multi function selector to highlight Back and then press the multi function selector to confirm your selection Settings menu The Settings menu is used to alter the washing machine s electronics to suit different requirements See Settings menu for more details Operating the washer extra...

Page 13: ...pcocks Welcome screen When the washer extractor is switched on for the first time a welcome screen will appear Miele Professional Welcome The welcome screen will not appear again after the first programme has been completed After four seconds the display will change to the screen for setting the language Language J Select the language you want and confirm your selection Reminder to remove transpor...

Page 14: ...ti function selector to confirm your selection Select Cottons Uni 60 C and confirm your selection The main menu for Cottons Uni will appear Cottons Uni 60 C 1400 rpm Duration 0 47 h Pre wash Back A Press the flashing Start button the machine door must be closed When this programme has finished your machine is ready for using for the first time Before using for the first time 14 ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...ad as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency Shut the door with a gentle swing Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal CSelect a language Select the language you want DSelect a programme Select a programme from the Programme selection menu If Pre wash is available for the programme select it if wished Payment system If your machine has a payment system the...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...pped turning Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous and could result in injury If laundry is not removed immediately the programme has finished the anti crease phase will begin and the drum will turn at intervals to help prevent creasing Anti crease will flash alternately with Finish in the display to indicate that the programme has finished Press the a button to open the drum door Rem...

Page 19: ...nim 900 Delicates 600 Quick wash 1400 Woollens 1200 Kitchen linen 1400 Table linen 1200 Curtains 400 Pillows 1400 Outerwear 900 Proofing 800 Sluice 1400 Spin 1400 These programmes are only available if they have been activated via the Settings Supervisor level Rinse and interim spin There is a spin after the main wash and between the rinses You cannot alter this spin speed either Spinning 19 ...

Page 20: ...re wash Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Minimum iron 30 C 40 C 60 C 678124 Max load 3 0 kg Fabric type Synthetics mixed fibres and easy care cottons Extra option Pre wash Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent detergent for delicates tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Den...

Page 21: ...tergent Liquid detergent for delicates Woollens 30 C c Max load 2 0 kg Fabric type Machine washable or hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics Detergent Liquid detergent for machine washable woollens Drain For draining water from the machine Spin Max load 5 5 kg For spinning garments Please make sure you select the appropriate spin speed Programme chart 21 ...

Page 22: ...ed fibre table linen such as tablecloths and napkins Note Use a detergent containing enzymes for stubborn soiling Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured fabrics liquid detergent tablet detergent and liquid tab detergent Curtains 30 C Max load 2 5 kg Item Curtains including net curtains specified as machine washable by the manufacturer A pre rinse without detergent is carried out automat...

Page 23: ...facturer as being suitable for use on membrane textiles as these consist of fluorochemical compounds Do not use proofing agents which contain paraffin Place the container for liquid detergent in compartment j and add proofing agent Quick wash 40 C 7 Max load 3 0 kg Fabric type Very lightly soiled fabrics which can be washed in a Cottons programme Detergent Powder detergent detergent for coloured f...

Page 24: ... 2 L L Kitchen linen a 2 L L Table linen a 2 L L Pillows1 a 3 L Curtains2 a 3 L Outerwear b e 3 L3 L Proofing 1 L L Sluice4 a 3 L L d Low water level Medium water level e High water level a Normal wash rhythm b Gentle action c Woollens See the following page for more information about the programme sequences These programmes are only available if they have been activated via the Settings Superviso...

Page 25: ...me 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 Run up to spin A run up to spin is carried out before the wash process begins to deflate air from the pillows Subsequent water i...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...as 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 which can le...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 clean the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon the tube and conditioner channel regularly See Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Colour run and dye removers dyes Do not use colour run or dye removers in this m...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 32 ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...ed 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 There is a fault message in the display A programme cannot be started while there is a fault message in the display Note what is shown in the display Press the multi fu...

Page 35: ...lter in the water inlet 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 see Cleaning and care Cleaning t...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ... 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 38: ... the drain outlet is clogged a large amount of water will be retained in the machine up to 25 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 fil...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 40 ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...verings If installing on a 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...

Page 46: ... 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 46 ...

Page 47: ...truts to the back of the washer extractor Make sure that holes 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 ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ... 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 52: ...0 V 2N 50 Hz 2 x 13 A fuse rating for connection to a suitable isolator Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket or an isolator depending on version 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 ac...

Page 53: ...of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design of plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier Installation and connection 53 ...

Page 54: ...see data plate Fuse 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 LEDs Class 1 Test certificates awarded Radio TV suppression VDE Technical data 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 55 ...

Page 56: ...rm your selection 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 Although the Time of day and Memory settings are visible in the display they are not available on this machine To close the Setti...

Page 57: ...rrently in use After the programme has finished the display will revert to the default language Suds cooling When this is activated additional water flows into the drum at the end of the main wash to cool the suds down Hot suds can damage plastic drainage pipes Suds cooling takes place when temperatures of more than 70 C are selected Suds cooling should be activated to prevent the danger of scaldi...

Page 58: ...On Standby comes on if a programme is not selected within 10 minutes of the machine being switched on 10 minutes after a programme has started 10 minutes after the end of a programme Not 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 ...

Page 59: ... confirm your selection Settings Back A Supervisor level Access via code Select Access via code and confirm your selection To enter the code Enter the code 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 Confirm your selection of this number Now set the sec...

Page 60: ...u can alter all the settings described previously as well as the settings on the following pages Although the settings Favourites Logo Intensive Water plus Water plus Save Hygiene Disinfection and No detergent are visible in the display they are not available on this machine You can alter the code if you want to prevent it being accessed by unauthorised personnel Settings Supervisor level menu 60 ...

Page 61: ...ve confirmed the new code the display will change to the beginning of the Settings menu Favourites This option is visible in the display but not available on this machine Logo This option is visible in the display but not available on this machine 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 program...

Page 62: ...is visible in the display but not available on this machine Auto load control The machine has auto load control The water level and the programme durations are adjusted according to the load If the auto load control is deactivated the machine will always carry out the programme sequence based on a full load The machine is delivered with this option activated Settings Supervisor level menu 62 ...

Page 63: ... 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 hygiene Cottons Uni Minimum iron Kitchen linen and Sluice programmes to be carried out with either hot or cold water Hot water can only be only taken ...

Page 64: ...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 65: ... but not available on this machine Sluice This option activates the additional sluice programmes The machine is delivered with the option deactivated N B This option is only suitable for use on machines fitted with a dump valve It must not be activated on machines fitted with a drain pump Disinfection This option is visible in the display but not available on this machine Pre wash You can choose f...

Page 66: ... 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 67: ...tart button is held in for 4 seconds You can cancel in the next 3 minutes 3 min after cancelling locks in 3 minutes with option of unlocking within 3 minutes The machine locks after a period of 3 minutes Cancel will appear in the display if the start button is held in for 4 seconds You can cancel in the next 3 minutes External dispenser This machine is suitable for connecting to an external dispen...

Page 68: ...t option is activated by mistakeyou will not be able to Supervisor level Should this happen please contact the Miele Service Department Delay start This option is visible in the display but not available on this machine To close the Settings menu Select Back and confirm your selection The display will return to the entry menu Settings Supervisor level menu 68 ...

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