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Machines with a drain valve

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Press the lever for the emergency
drain down and hold until you hear
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Open the drum door

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Always make sure the drum is

stationary before reaching into the
drum to remove laundry. A moving
drum is extremely dangerous.

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Insert a screwdriver into the notch,
beside the lever, pull it down. The
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Summary of Contents for PW 6065

Page 1: ...Operating manual Washer PW 6065 Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use UV M Nr 06 523 700 ...

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Page 3: ...program 16 Program guide 17 Program sequence 22 Spin 24 Spin speed 24 Options 25 Delay Start 27 Favorites 28 Detergent 31 Cleaning and Care 33 Cleaning the washer 33 Cleaning the inlet hose filter 34 Frequently asked questions 35 A wash program cannot be started 35 General problems with the washer 36 Opening the door during a power failure or when the drain is blocked 39 Changing the light bulb 42...

Page 4: ...Installation site 49 Removing the shipping struts 49 Installing the shipping struts 51 Leveling the washer 52 Water connection 53 Drainage 55 Electrical connection 56 Technical Data 57 Help to protect the environment 58 Settings J 60 Settings Supervisor level 64 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...rd Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The machine is built in accordance with current safety requirements Incorrectly repaired machines may pose a considerable risk to the user which is not covered by the manufacturer Repairs should only be performed by a Miele approved technician Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance while maint...

Page 6: ...sly cleaned washed soaked or spotted with gasoline organic substances dry cleaning solvents or any other flammable substances These articles give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not add these items to the washload Before using the machine for the first time check that the shipping struts at the rear of the machine have been removed see Installation If the shipping struts are still in pl...

Page 7: ...suitable for use in a washing machine Use as directed by the manufacturer Dye removers may contain sulphur compounds which cause damage such as corrosion Do not use dye removers in this machine The drum door glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures Do not touch the glass Danger of burns The stainless steel casing must not come in contact with liquid cleaning or disinfection agents ...

Page 8: ...also save a Favorite wash program on these buttons c Start button d Optical interface PC Allows a service technician to check and update the wash programs e Jog shuttle Turn to select menus Press to confirm the selection f a Door button to open the drum door Contents in the display will vary with program offering Guide to the washer 8 ...

Page 9: ...ct buttons The first four programs shown in the display on the left are the Favorites They can be selected with the direct select buttons The Favorites can be individually set to your desire See Favorites for more information The direct select buttons have different functions in the other menus In these menus an arrow H is displayed above the respective button with the function description of the ...

Page 10: ...ons 60 C 1400 rpm Duration 0 45 h Extras H Delay Start Y H Back A H The program components program temperature and spin speed can be selected by turning the jog shuttle The selected component is highlighted Press the jog shuttle to select the component The respective submenu is displayed The submenu Extras and Delay Start can be selected by the direct select buttons To go back to the main menu pre...

Page 11: ...hen the total wash time of the washer exceeds one hour The display then shows the language selection Language J Select the desired language and confirm with OK Shipping struts The display reminds the user to remove the shipping struts If the shipping struts were already removed confirm with the G button Otherwise remove them at this time then confirm Set the time of day Set the hour by turning the...

Page 12: ...ine Sort the laundry General tips Dark fabrics often bleed the first few times they are washed They should be washed separately several times before being included in a mixed load Remove any lead weights or strips from curtains before washing Loose underwires should be removed or sewn in place before washing Woolens and knitted garments should be turned inside out Close zippers and hooks and eyes ...

Page 13: ...um door Close the drum door To prevent damage to the door seal and clothing make sure that there are no clothes caught between the drum door and the seal 3 Select a program Two program selection possibilities Select a Favorite by pressing the respective direct select button Select from the Program selection menu by turning the jog shuttle If desired select Extras and or a delay start time with the...

Page 14: ... element Too much detergent may cause oversudsing with minimal drum movement poor wash rinse and spin results higher environmental burden See Detergent for more information Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent j Detergent for the main wash i Only add detergent 1 4 of the total recommended amount of detergent to this compartment for the pre wash Fabric softener or liquid starch...

Page 15: ...ton E Delay Start the time of day and the approximate program end is displayed Button G Cancellation to cancel the currently running program The wash water will be drained away 6 At the end of a program The anti crease program starts when the laundry is not immediately removed from the washer after the program end Anti crease and End will flash alternately in the display Use the a Door button to o...

Page 16: ...ee Program guide to add or remove a piece of laundry Use the a button to open the door Add or remove the piece of laundry Close the drum door The program will continue automatically Note Once the program has started the washer cannot make adjustments of the load size After adding or removing laundry the washer will default to the water and electrical consumption of a full load The time remaining w...

Page 17: ...nt Detergent Universal or color detergent Load size 14 3 lbs 6 5 kg Minimum iron 140 F to 86 F 60 C to 30 C JHG Items Items made from synthetic fibers mixed fabric or wrinkle free cottons i e shirts Detergent Universal or color detergent Load size 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg Delicates 140 F to 86 F 60 C to 30 C NM Items Delicates made from synthetic mixed fabric or viscose silk Detergent Detergent for delicate...

Page 18: ...eat collars and cuffs depending on soiling Wash silk shirts in the Silk program Detergent Universal or color detergent Load size 5 5 lbs 2 5 kg Denim 104 F to cold 40 C to cold Tip Before washing denim items turn them inside out Denim items bleed at the first few washes Wash dark and light colored items separately Detergent Liquid color detergent Load size 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg Towelling 203 F to 140 F 9...

Page 19: ...re wash program for tough stains Use a pre wash detergent with enzymes Detergent Universal detergent Load size 14 3 lbs 6 5 kg Curtains 104 F to cold 40 C to cold Items Curtains which are machine washable according to the manufacturer To rinse dust a pre wash without detergent is automatically added to the program Tip Curtains that wrinkle easily should be washed at a reduced spin speed or without...

Page 20: ...otton poplin or table cloths to make them water repellent and soil resistant Tip The item should be washed and rinsed or dried To get an optimum result dry the items in a clothes dryer or iron them Water repellent Only use water repellent that states it is Suitable for membrane textiles They are based on fluorochemicals Do not use agents containing paraffin Place the liquid detergent insert in com...

Page 21: ... selected for the last wash program or if the program Spin was selected Hygiene is displayed When selecting a Hygiene program do not put any laundry into the drum add a small amount of detergent in compartment j and start the program or select a wash program with a temperature of 60 C or higher If the Hygiene display is disregarded each program will run accordingly Sluice 167 F 75 C or Sluice 149 ...

Page 22: ... Dress Shirts a 2 L Denim a 3 L Disinfection a 3 L L Kitchen linen a 2 L L Table linen a 2 L L Curtains 2 a 3 L Pillows 1 a 3 L Outerwear b e 3 L3 L Proofing 1 L L Towelling a 2 L L Sluice4 a 3 L L Spin L d low water level middle water level e high water level a normal wash rhythm b Gentle wash cycle c Woolens d Silk For program sequence explanations see the following page Programs may be added fr...

Page 23: ...wash programs Special features in the program sequence Anti crease The drum continues to turn up to 30 minutes after the program ends to prevent creases The washer can be opened at any time Exception The program Woollens has no anti crease feature 1 High Spin Before the wash program starts a high spin is carried out to remove air from the pillows After the spin the water is taken in by the compart...

Page 24: ...g the final spin speed will also reduce the rinse spin speeds Without final spin Select Rinse Stop from the sub menu Extras The laundry is not spun and remains soaking in water This will prevent wrinkles if the laundry is not removed immediately at the end of the wash program Selecting the final spin The washer is set default to the maximum spin speed of the wash program You can select a lower spi...

Page 25: ... rpm Options Pre wash Starch Stop Rinse hold BackA Select the desired Extras with the jog shuttle and confirm Repeat if another Extra is desired A selected Extra is marked with a tick Pre wash For laundry with heavy soiling e g dust sand Starch Stop The water is drained away in the last rinse and the program stops Add the starch directly to the laundry in the drum and then continue the program See...

Page 26: ...nded Water plus The washer comes factory set with the Extra selection Water plus activated The water level during washing and rinsing is increased Other settings for Water plus can be selected See Settings for more information Intensive and Water plus can be added from the Settings Supervisor level menu when the access is activated by Technical Service Extras which can be selected are shown in the...

Page 27: ...i 140 F 1400 rpm 12 03 Start time 15 45 Finish 16 30 Select the desired program end time with the jog shuttle and confirm The program end time is adjusted to the next full or half hour The program start will be delayed according to the desired program end time Starting the Delay Start Press the Start button The elapsed delay start time is displayed and will count down in minutes Canceling the Dela...

Page 28: ...u Cottons Uni 140 F 1400 rpm Duration 0 45 h Extras H Delay Start Y H Save H Back A H Turn the jog shuttle to select the component you want to adjust program temperature or spin speed Press the jog shuttle to confirm the selection Depending on the selection the display shows one of the following submenus Important If no selection is made in the sub menu the display will switch back to the basic me...

Page 29: ... speed 0 1400 rpm t Select the desired spin speed with the jog shuttle and confirm The basic menu shows again Selecting Extras Press the direct select button D The sub menu Extras shows Cottons Uni 140 F 1400 rpm Options Pre wash Starch Stop Rinse hold BackA Select the desired Extras with the jog shuttle and confirm The basic menu shows again Repeat if another Extra is desired See Extras for more ...

Page 30: ...ton F Assigning a direct select button Cottons Uni 104 F 1400 rpm Pre wash until now Cottons Uni 60 C 1400 rpm Saving to 1 2 3 4 BackA Select the desired number for the favorite with the jog shuttle and confirm The favorite is saved with the individual selections and shows in the main menu To assign more favorites repeat the process with the remaining direct select buttons Favorites 30 ...

Page 31: ...pact on the amount of detergent necessary to obtain optimum wash results If you do not know the water hardness level in your area contact your local water authority Water hardness Hardness level Water quality Water hardness in gpg also German hardness in d Water hardness in mmol l I soft 0 7 0 1 3 II moderate 7 14 1 3 2 5 III hard to very hard over 14 over 2 5 Water softener If the water hardness ...

Page 32: ...ric softener compartment If you use starch frequently clean the dispenser compartment and especially the siphon tube and conditioner channel See Cleaning the detergent drawer Separate starch Dispense the amount of starch recommended on the packaging Select the Extra Starch before starting a program The program and the remaining time will stop The display shows Starch Dispense the starch directly i...

Page 33: ...ter Wipe dry with a soft cloth Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washing machine Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go Press the red release lever down and pull the drawer out of the machine Clean the detergent drawer with warm water Clean the siphon tube 1 Rem...

Page 34: ... plastic filter 2 and pull it out of the hose connector Clean the filter under running water and carefully remove any large particles Replace the filter and seal and reconnect the hose Slowly turn on the faucet and check for leaks If water leaks tighten the hose connection Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Using pliers carefully loosen and remove the plastic hose connector from the inlet valv...

Page 35: ...as no power Possible fault the washer is not connected to the electrical supply the circuit breaker has tripped Upon selecting the program Spin the program does not start The instructions in Before using for the first time were not followed Follow the instructions as described in the Before using for the first time chapter There is a fault message in the display As long as an error message is disp...

Page 36: ...ater pressure is too low Check and clean the filters in the water inlet hoses Select the Water plus Extra if desired Water softening detergent additives tend to clump Clean the detergent drawer In the future add the detergent first and then the water softener to the compartment The fabric softener is not completely dispensed or too much water remains in the compartment The siphon tube is either in...

Page 37: ...s soiled with grease oils lotions Add more detergent to laundry with grease stains or use a liquid detergent Run a 140 F program with liquid detergent to clean the washer before using it for laundry again There is white detergent residue on dark laundry The powder detergent was not completely dissolved because of hard water These residues are difficult to remove After drying remove white residues ...

Page 38: ... during a power failure The door was not properly closed Push the drum door on the locked side Then press the Door button There is still water in the drum and the washer cannot drain it away Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as described in Frequently asked questions Opening the drum door during a power failure As a safeguard against scalding the drum door cannot be opened if the wash wate...

Page 39: ...hine max 6 5 gal 30 l Caution If laundry has been washed at a high temperature the water draining out of the machine will still be hot Stop and allow it to cool before proceeding Place a 2 quart capacity container under the drain tube Turn the lint trap lid counterclockwise Do not remove it About 2 quarts of water will drain out of the hose If additional water remains in the machine tighten the li...

Page 40: ...eturn the lint trap lid and tighten into place If the drain filter is not tightened securely water will leak out when the machine is used Open the drum door Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching into the drum to remove laundry A moving drum is extremely dangerous Insert a screwdriver into the notch beside the lint trap pull it down The door will now open Frequently asked question...

Page 41: ...hear no more water running out Open the drum door Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching into the drum to remove laundry A moving drum is extremely dangerous Insert a screwdriver into the notch beside the lever pull it down The door will now open Frequently asked questions 41 ...

Page 42: ...lb turn counterclockwise until resistance is felt Pull out the drum lighting Press together the hooks of the plastic fitting 2 to separate it from the bulb 1 Replace the bad light bulb with a new one A replacement bulb can be obtained by contacting Miele The light bulb must not exceed the maximum wattage listed on the data plate Insert the light bulb into the plastic fitting Insert the drum lighti...

Page 43: ...ervice Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance Both can be found on the data plate visible above the front glass on the inside of the door PC Update The indicator marked PC allows a technician to make use of new technology if new programs are developed or new fabrics are introduced Optional accessories Optional accessories are available at your Miele dealer or Miele A...

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Page 45: ...Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 46: ...cold c Electrical connection d Control panel e Detergent dispenser drawer f Drum door g Access panel to drain filter drain pump and emergency door release h Height adjustable feet i Stand j Retaining clips for concrete stand k Recessed grip Installation 46 ...

Page 47: ...ater intake hose Drain hose Withdrawn shipping struts c Power cord d Shipping struts with rotary protectors e Water intake hose cold f Water intake hose hot g Drain hose for drain pump h Drain hose for drain valve i Height adjustable feet Installation 47 ...

Page 48: ...ort of the dryer Installation on a base The machine can be installed on an open or closed steel base or on a concrete base Concrete is recommended Secure the two front feet of the washer with the supplied retaining clips when installing on a concrete base Read the supplied Installation manual Coin mechanism The dryer can be equipped with a coin mechanism The reprogramming necessary for the coin me...

Page 49: ...d on soft floor coverings In case the installation must be on a wooden joist floor Install the unit on a 27 9 16 x 23 5 8 x 1 3 16 70 x 60 x 3 cm plywood base Ideally the base should be large enough to span several joists and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floor boards It is best to install the washer in the corner of a room where the stability of the floor is at its greatest In...

Page 50: ...strut counterclockwise 90 with the enclosed combination wrench Pull the shipping strut out Turn the right shipping strut counterclockwise 90 with the enclosed combination wrench Pull out the shipping strut out Installation 50 ...

Page 51: ...oles b into the clamps a Movement of the washer without the shipping struts in place should be kept to a minimum The shipping struts should be stored on the back of the washer for future use They must be reinstalled before moving the machine Installing the shipping struts Reinstall the struts by reversing the installation procedure Installation 51 ...

Page 52: ...wise with the enclosed combination wrench Unscrew each of the four feet as much as necessary by turning both the foot 1 and the locking nut 2 to the left Check that the machine stands level Once level hold the foot 1 steady with a wrench Turn the locking nut 2 with the combination wrench towards the machine All four locking nuts must be tight against the bottom of the machine In addition check to ...

Page 53: ...er pressure is below 15 psi 1 bar there will not be enough water available for a complete fill The cold water hose blue mark is not suitable for a hot water connection Connect the cold water intake hose blue mark to the cold water valve Turn on the valve s and check for leaks The water intake hoses are equipped with screen filters Do not remove these filters except for cleaning Maintenance Replace...

Page 54: ...he hot water as for the cold water connection will then apply Connect the hot water intake hose red mark to the water faucet The connection of the machine to a hot water line only is not possible for functional reasons If the washer is not to be installed for hot water connection the settings Main wash Pre wash and Rinse must be adjusted respectively The hot water intake hose must be removed Selec...

Page 55: ...k Hook the hose over the edge of the sink and secure it firmly e g by tying the hose to the water faucet 2 To a stand pipe Place the drain hose into a 11 2 4 cm stand pipe and secure it firmly 3 To a floor drain The machine is equipped with an air gap anti siphoning system so that no minimum drain height is required If necessary the drain hose can be extended up to 16 5 5 m The hose extension can ...

Page 56: ...only be connected to the voltage and frequency shown on the data plate To convert the machine to another electrical connection please read the converting manual on the wiring diagram inside the washer The conversion must be performed by a Miele Service Technician Additionally the Heating level setting must be adjusted Do not install devices to automatically turn the washer off i e a clock timer Fo...

Page 57: ...ndry Fuse rating see data plate Rated load see data plate Fuse rating see data plate Noise level during spinning Noise emission 3 GSGV 70 dB A Minimum water flow pressure 14 5 psi 1 bar Maximum water pressure 145 psi 10 bar Length of intake hose 5 3 1 6 m Length of power cord 5 3 1 6 m Drain height maximum Drain pump 3 3 3 8 1 m Light bulb for drum light Type G4 5 Watts 12 Volt Technical Data 57 ...

Page 58: ...en Please recycle Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet cut off its power cord and remove any doors to p...

Page 59: ...Menu Settings J to adjust standard settings The washer controls can be adjusted to changing demands through the settings menu ...

Page 60: ...main menu and confirm by pressing the jog shuttle Selecting Settings Settings BackA Language F Water plus Suds cooling H Select the settings to be changed and confirm If no selection was made in the sub menu the display will switch back to the Settings menu after 20 seconds Leaving the Settings menu Press Back and confirm The display shows the main menu Settings J 60 ...

Page 61: ...tra setting from below Water plus The water level increases more water in the wash and rinse cycles of the program delivery status Additional rinse An extra rinse cycle is added in the programs Cottons Hygiene Cottons Uni and Minimum iron Water and Add rinse The water level is increased in the wash and rinse cycles and an extra rinse cycle is added to the programs Cottons Hygiene Cottons Uni and M...

Page 62: ...etting Set the time of day Select the current hour with the jog shuttle and confirm Repeat with setting the minutes and confirm Press again to save the time of day Contrast The contrast of the display can be set at ten different levels The machine is factory set to level 4 The contrast changes immediately when a different level is selected Confirm the setting with the jog shuttle Brightness The br...

Page 63: ...n By turning the jog shuttle or pressing any button the display is turned on again Memory The Memory function remembers the addition of an extra feature to a program a change in spin speed or the temperature the next time that program is selected Once the wash program is selected again the washer shows the saved options The memory function is not active when favorites are selected with the direct ...

Page 64: ...ervisor level Select Supervisor level and confirm Settings BackA Supervisor level Access via code Select Access via code and confirm Entering the code Enter the code 0 0 0 factory default If a wrong code is entered three times the code entry will be locked for 1 hour 0 _ _ Enter code Turn the jog shuttle until the first digit shows Confirm the digit Enter the second and third digit Settings Superv...

Page 65: ...k A H Confirm the entered code W Entry OK Menu opened The user is now in the Supervisor level The previously described and all the following settings can be changed Change the code to prevent unauthorized access to the settings Settings Supervisor level 65 ...

Page 66: ...llows you to display an additional welcome screen which requests a language selection The screen can be shown before the main menu or after the end of a wash program Two options can be selected International Welcome screen shows an additional language has to be selected National no additional welcome screen factory default Intensive Water plus You can select this option if the Extras Intensive and...

Page 67: ...ept for the programs Woollens Silk and Curtains The hot water intake will be only accessible at a wash temperature of 86 F 30 C or higher The machine comes factory set with the water type hot If the washer is not connected to hot water the program running times will be extended and vary from the displayed remaining times If Industrial water is used the washer must be refitted accordingly Rinse wat...

Page 68: ... with the option Block Parameter selected The water level will be controlled according to the factory set program data Pre wash duration The wash time for the pre wash can be extended The machine comes factory set with the option Block Parameter selected The water level will be controlled according to the factory set program data Wash time Cottons The programs Cottons Hygiene and Cottons Uni allow...

Page 69: ... option turned off Disinfection Special disinfection programs can be added 0 Additional programs factory default 4 additional programs Thermal disinfection 15 min 185 F 85 C Chemo thermal disinfection 10 min 158 F 70 C Chemothermal disinfection 20 min 140 F 60 C and Chemothermal disinfection 30 min 104 F 40 C Pre wash In the programs Cottons Hygiene Cottons Uni and Minimum iron you can select to p...

Page 70: ... program Minimum iron allows you to change the number of rinses 2 rinses factory default 3 rinses 4 rinses Pre rinse Cottons The programs Cottons Hygiene and Cottons Uni allows you to add a pre rinse of the laundry The machine comes factory set with this option off Pre rinse Min iron The program Minimum iron allows a pre rinse of the laundry The machine comes factory set with this option off Spin ...

Page 71: ... The machine comes factory set with this option off External dispenser The washer is set up for connection to an external dispensing system To use the external dispensing system the setting must be adjusted set accordingly The machine comes factory set with this option off Leaving the Settings menu Press back and confirm The display shows the main menu Settings Supervisor level 71 ...

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