Miele PW 6241 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Chlorine and component damage
Notes on using chlorine bleach and
perchlorethylene
Frequent use of chlorine increases the
risk of component damage.
The use of agents containing chlorine, such
as sodium hypochlorite and chlorine bleach
in powder form, can damage the protective
upper surface of stainless steel and cause
corrosion to components. Factors affecting
this are chlorine concentration levels,
contact time and temperature. It is therefore
advisable to avoid the use of such agents.
Oxygen based bleaching agents should be
used instead.
If, however, chlorine based bleaching
agents have to be 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. The use of hydrogen peroxide or an
oxygen based cleaning or bleaching agent
is recommended and the laundry should not
be drained in between.
With thiosulfate, especially when used with
hard water, gypsum can form, which can
lead to incrustations on laundry or deposits
in the machine. The use of hydrogen
peroxide is preferable as it aids the chorline
neutralising process.
The exact quantity of additives and the
treatment temperatures required must be set
and tested on site in accordance with the
dosage recommendations of the detergent
and additive manufacturers. The laundry
must also be tested to check whether it
contains any active chlorine residues.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Disposing of your old machine
Before disposing of an old machine, first
make the door lock unusable. This way
you will prevent children from accidentally
locking themselves in and endangering their
lives.
All personnel working with this machine
must be fully trained in all aspects of its
use and safety.
Keep these instructions in a safe and
accessible place.
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