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Operating instructions

Washer-Extractor

W 6073 (MC 23)

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is

en - GB

essential

to read these instructions before installing,

commissioning and using it for the first time.

M.-Nr. 06 006 842

Summary of Contents for W 6073 (MC 23)

Page 1: ...ions Washer Extractor W 6073 MC 23 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is en GB essential to read these instructions before installing commissioning and using it for the first time M Nr 06 006 842 ...

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Page 3: ...a coin unit in use 18 Delay Start 18 Programme changes 19 Cleaning and Care 22 Problem solving guide 25 Opening the drum door in the event of a power failure 25 Possible reasons for increased levels of foaming 27 After sales service 28 Explanation of symbols on the data plate 29 Notes for the installer 30 Transit fittings 30 Connection to water supply 31 Electrical connection 32 EU Declaration of ...

Page 4: ...esting place Danger of fire or explosion Technical and electrical safety The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held l...

Page 5: ...g agents often have compounds containing chlorides in them If these agents dry on to stainless steel surfaces the residual chlorides will attack the steel and can cause rusting To protect your machine from rust damage we recommend only using chloride free disinfecting and cleaning agents for washing and disinfecting programmes and for cleaning stainless steel surfaces of the machine itself If you ...

Page 6: ...used for particular types of soiling then anti chlorine measures must also be carried out If this is not done irreparable damage can occur to components in the machine and to laundry Anti chlorine treatment Anti chlorine treatment has to be carried out immediately after chlorine bleach has been used Hydrogen peroxide and oxygen based cleaning and bleaching agents must only be used in programmes sp...

Page 7: ... old machine Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your machine Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre ...

Page 8: ...lap for suds filter drainage system 11 Cold water connection and emergency door release 12 Hot water connection 6 Four adjustable screw feet 13 Openings for dispenser hoses 14 Drainage hose for drain pump version 15 Back wall 16 Drainage for dump valve version 17 Air gap United Kingdom only Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 Spin speed selector 2 Temperature and time left display Delay start 3 Push button ...

Page 9: ...ogrammes A B C D E F h Start Starts the programme Display Time display h rs min s This display shows how long the wash programme still has to run or with Delay start the period of delay Indicator light m min lights up or Temperature o C From 20 o C the temperature is shown rising in 5 o C increments Indicator light p C lights up m min Time left p C Temperature d Delay start The start of a programm...

Page 10: ...Separate spin 1200 rpm B Minimum iron F Separate rinse 900 rpm C Delicates Synthetics 600 rpm Programme and Temperature selector Programmes A Cottons B Minimum iron C Delicates Synthetics D Woollens E Short programme F Separate Rinse G Separate Spin H Separate Drain Guide to the machine 10 M Nr 06 006 842 On Start Pre wash Main wash Rinses Rinses Rinses Starch Drain Final spin End Water inlet drai...

Page 11: ...Detergent dispenser compartments Compartment i Pre wash Compartment j Main wash Compartment x Liquid bleach Compartment p Fabric conditioner Guide to the machine M Nr 06 006 842 11 ...

Page 12: ...g the wash load Empty all pockets Foreign objects eg nails coins paper clips etc can cause damage to textiles and components in the machine Sort the laundry Most garments have a textile care label in the collar or side seam Sort the laundry by care label symbols Only wash items in this machine which are stated by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the textile care label Dark textiles often...

Page 13: ...ficulty This eases in due course Make sure no items of washing are caught when the door is closed or they could be damaged Open the on site stopcock Switch on the on site main switch Add detergent for the main wash to compartment j and if required detergent for the pre wash to compartment i fabric conditioner to compartment p and liquid bleach to compartment x Programme selection Select programme ...

Page 14: ...time left for the programme to run shows in the display in hours and minutes The m min time indicator lights up The time left counts down in 1 minute intervals Opening the drum door at the end of the programme After the r End indicator lights up Press the a Open door button the drum door opens Take out the laundry Only remove laundry from the machine once the drum has stopped turning otherwise you...

Page 15: ...ch detergent results in the following Excessive foam Low level of agitation Poor washing rinsing and spin results Bleaching agents Fabric conditioner Starch Bleaching agents Only use bleaching agents on textiles with the symbol x on the care label Liquid bleaching agents must only be added to the compartment marked x The agent will then be dispensed automatically during the 2nd rinse cold bleachin...

Page 16: ...Select the programme required and also push in the Starch m button The programme and the time left indicator will pause before the last rinse The starch m indicator light comes on Add starch formulation to compartment i Press the m Starch button to release it for the programme to continue w No final spin can be selected to keep creasing to a minimum The water is drained away and the load can be ta...

Page 17: ...hen working through a coin unit or coin counter the programme is locked after 3 minutes and no changes are possible Cancelling a programme Turn the programme selector to r End The indicator lights flash through the other programme stages until the r End light is reached To omit a programme stage Turn the programme selector to r End As soon as the programme sequence light for the stage at which the...

Page 18: ...ned past r End to another programme a programme is interrupted for more than 20 seconds with the coin time counter Note for the supervisor Coins and tokens should be emptied on a regular basis to ensure the coin box does not get jammed full Delay Start After the drum door has been shut and a programme chosen the m min light flashes as a reminder of the Delay start option With the d Delay start but...

Page 19: ...or must be open All the other buttons must be inoperative i e not pushed in The programme selector must be at the r End position Spin speed selector can be at any position To access programming mode After the drum door is shut the i with pre wash button must be pressed in and released twice within 4 seconds A for Programming will appear in the display after 4 seconds The programme sequence indicat...

Page 20: ...tor to B 95 o C flashes in the display Press the h Start button 3 times The following appear one after another in the display 10 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes Press the a open door button Pressing the a open door button saves the change in memory and completes the programming process Please enter this programming change in the table on the following page Turn the programme selector to the r End pos...

Page 21: ...s 25 20 30 11 B 40 Temp in Wool prog 30 25 Rinses 12 B 30 Increase water level no1 slightly1 average1 high 13 C 60 No ofrinsecycles 3 43 53 2 14 C 40 Rinse hold no yes Final spin 15 C 30 Pre spin no yes Special functions May only be changed by service technician 16 C 20 Switching over Sep rinse Hygiene 17 D 40 Water inlet Cold hot Cold Cold hard Cold soft Cold hot 18 D 30 Max temp mainwash C 90 85...

Page 22: ...t spots in the drum and or suds container especially if the machine is not used for a long time Stainless steel components should be cleaned regularly with a proprietary cleaning agent for stainless steel This must be done if rust appears Door seals should also be regularly checked to make sure that nothing has got trapped in them Clean them regularly Cleaning the drainage system Machine with Drai...

Page 23: ...s to protect the inlet valves in the free end of any water inlet hose in the water inlet valve s for connecting the hose to the machine To clean the filter in the inlet hose Close the stopcock Carefully unscrew the knurled coupling connecting the inlet hose to the stopcock Remove the rubber seal from the recess Using pointed pliers take hold of the plastic filter by the bar remove the filter and c...

Page 24: ...nt box should be cleaned with warm water to remove any detergent residues The siphon tubes in compartments and x should also be cleaned Unscrew the screws next to the siphons Pull the siphons upwards to remove for cleaning in warm water Replace in the reverse order making sure they hook in correctly The drum should be rotated every 4 weeks to prevent damage to the bearings If the machine is not go...

Page 25: ...f any water see Cleaning and Care Press against the drum door and pull on the emergency door opening mechanism see illustration Always make sure the drum is stationary before reaching in to remove washing Reaching into a moving drum is extremely dangerous Dump valve version Turn the programme selector to r End Open the dump valve access flap see Cleaning and care Press the emergency release lever ...

Page 26: ...Check whether the drainage system is blocked Clean as described under the section Cleaning and Care The Pre wash indicator light i is flashing in the sequence display Start the programme again If the indicator still flashes call the Service Department The Main wash indicator light j flashes during or after the end of a programme If it also flashes during the next programme there is a technical fau...

Page 27: ...pensed according to the size of the load Laundry is either not spun at all or not spun satisfactorily The w No final spin button was pushed in The machine was not able to distribute the laundry load evenly To protect the machine laundry was either only spun at a reduced speed or not at all Large items which tangle or roll up in the drum e g bath mats can cause an imbalance during the spin cycle Fo...

Page 28: ...e Typ the machine number Fabr Nr and the part number M Nr These can be found on the data plate With the door open above the door aperture or at the rear of the machine towards the top Only use genuine spare parts When ordering spare parts please quote the model type Typ machine number Fabr Nr and part number M Nr of your machine After sales service 28 M Nr 06 006 842 ...

Page 29: ...aking time 14 Heating 15 Electric heating 16 Fusing on site 17 Steam heating indirect 18 Steam heating direct 19 Gas heating 20 Commissioning date 21 Water registration DVGW test cert Water 22 Field for CE test symbol Product ID No Gas not applicable to W 6073 Noise emission During wash During spin 58 5 dB 74 3 dB measured in Germany in accordance with DIN IEC 45 635 machine noise regulations 3 GS...

Page 30: ...red to the floor see the enclosed installation plan To avoid the possibility of frost damage on no account install the machine in a room which is exposed to frost The machine must not be moved without the outer panels in place Transit fittings Do not remove the red transit fittings marked A B and C until when the machine has been installed in its final position The machine must not be moved withou...

Page 31: ...ves which should be connected to the inlet hoses To ensure the machine is correctly connected please observe the installation plan and the installation instructions supplied with the machine See the installation diagram supplied for instructions on connection to the water supply and for drainage The inlet pressure hoses supplied with the machine must be used for connection to the water supply To e...

Page 32: ...a cost from the Miele Spare Parts Department or from Miele specialist dealers Electrical connection All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably competent person in compliance with current national and local regulations Please take note of the Installation diagram and the Wiring diagram They are important for electrical connection This machine is constructed in accordance with IEC 60204 1...

Page 33: ...ctive 2006 42 EG Machinery directive 89 336 EC EMC directive European Standard EN ISO 10472 1 1997 EN ISO 10472 2 1997 EN 60204 1 2006 EN 61770 1999 Corrigendum December 2005 A1 2004 A2 2006 EN 55014 1 2006 EN 55014 2 1997 A1 2001 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2006 Introduction of the CE mark 2007 Place date Lehrte 10 07 2007 Signed Construction Development Management Appliance Production Managem...

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Page 35: ...Please contact your Miele Sales Office for details concerning guarantee terms and conditions See the back cover for contact details Guarantee M Nr 06 006 842 35 ...

Page 36: ...Alteration rights reserved 2008 M Nr 06 006 842 00 ...

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