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Operating instructions

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

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Washer-Extractor W 6073 (MC 23) en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these instructions before installing, M.-Nr. 06 006 842 commissioning and using it for the first time.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety Instructions ..........4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Faulty components should only be can have a limiting effect on the disinfection exchanged for Miele original spare parts. result. Only when these parts are fitted can the On no account must solvents of the kind...
  • Page 5 Warning and Safety Instructions Use of the machine Disinfecting and cleaning agents often have compounds containing chlorides in This washer extractor is not intended for them. If these agents dry on to stainless use by persons (including children) with steel surfaces, the residual chlorides will reduced physical, sensory or mental attack the steel and can cause rusting.
  • Page 6 Accessory parts may only be fitted when and tested on site in accordance with the expressly approved by Miele. If other dosage recommendations of the detergent parts are used, guarantee, performance and and additive manufacturers. The laundry product liability claims may be invalidated.
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Packaging e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
  • Page 8: Guide To The Machine

    Guide to the machine W 6073 washer extractor with drain valve or drain pump option This machine is constructed in accordance with IEC 60204-1:2005 1 -Detergent dispenser box 7 -Cable entry for extra equipment 2 -Control panel 8 -Cable entry for dispenser pumps 3 -Drum door 9 -Cable entry for power supply 4 -Front panel...
  • Page 9 Guide to the machine Push button switches Display min / °C Time display h(rs)/min(s) Door This display shows how long the wash Opens the drum door, releases the programme still has to run or with "Delay "With pre-wash" or "Starch" or "No final spin"...
  • Page 10 Guide to the machine Programme sequence indicator lights Programme and Temperature selector On/Start Pre-wash Main wash Rinses Rinses Rinses/Starch Drain Final spin Water inlet/drain Programmes A Cottons B Minimum iron C Delicates/Synthetics Spin speed (rpm) selector D Woollens E Short programme F Separate Rinse G Separate Spin H Separate Drain...
  • Page 11 Guide to the machine Detergent dispenser compartments Compartment i - Pre-wash Compartment j - Main wash Compartment x - Liquid bleach Compartment p - Fabric conditioner M.-Nr. 06 006 842...
  • Page 12: Washing

    Before using for the first time Preparing the wash load The first commissioning of the machine should be carried out only by a Miele service technician or an authorised Miele Service Dealer. It is essential that the machine is installed and connected to power, water and drainage correctly.
  • Page 13: Programme Selection

    Washing Maximum load (weight of dry washing): A Cottons 7.5 kg B Minimum iron 3.0 kg C Delicates/Synthetics 1.5 kg D Woollens 1.5 kg E Short programme 7.5 kg ^ 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 .
  • Page 14: Opening The Drum Door At The End Of The Programme

    Washing Opening the drum door at the end of the programme ^ Additionally select pre-wash if required but only with programmes A,B,C,E. After the " r End " indicator lights up: Press the "+i with pre-wash" button. ^ Press the " a Open door" button - the drum door opens.
  • Page 15: Dispensing Detergent

    Dispensing detergent Bleaching agents/Fabric conditioner/ Water hardness levels Starch Hardness German Hardness Water level in hardness range quality mmol/l level °d soft 0 – 1.3 0 - 7 medium 1.3 – 2.5 7 - 14 hard 2.5 – 3.8 14 - 21 very hard over 3.8 over 21...
  • Page 16 Dispensing detergent Powder and liquid starch ^ Prepare and dispense the starch solution as stated on the packaging. Automatic dispensing of liquid starch ^ Pour the liquid starch into compartment p (do not exceed the marker level). ^ Close the compartment lid. Adding liquid or powder starch by hand ^ Select the programme required and also push in the "Starch m"...
  • Page 17: Additional Functions

    Additional functions By pressing one or more buttons Cancelling a programme programmes can be adapted to offer Turn the programme selector to " r End". additional functions. The indicator lights flash through the other +i "With pre-wash" programme stages until the " r End" light is reached.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Programme With A Coin Unit In Use

    Additional functions Delay Start Programmable functions After the drum door has been shut and a It is possible to programme additional programme chosen the "m min" light flashes functions or change programme sequences. as a reminder of the "Delay start" option. See Programme changes.
  • Page 19: Programme Changes

    Programme changes To change individual programmes by To access programming mode re-programming Programmes can be changed individually to accommodate different wash processes and methods. 20 Programmable functions can be changed with up to 4 Options. Before starting: ^ After the drum door is shut the "+i with The on-site mains switch must be switched pre-wash"...
  • Page 20 Programme changes Example: Changing the temperature holding time in the main wash The temperature holding time can be changed from 10 minutes to 5 or 15 or 20 minutes. 15 minutes is required. Option 3 corresponds to 15 mins.; see Programme Change Chart No.8 / B 95 Temperature holding time in minutes.
  • Page 21 Programme changes Programme selector setting Options Enter programmed Programme function option Standard Additional pre-wash 1 A 95 Wash time: (mins) no pre-w. 2 A 80 Water level: high Pre-wash 3 A 70 Select pre-wash via button gen/lly yes 4 A 60 Wash times: (mins) 5 A 50 Temperature: (°C) 6 A 40 Water level: high...
  • Page 22: Cleaning And Care

    Do not use any scouring agent or solvent cleaner. If you are unsure about a particular product or need further advice please contact your nearest Miele Sales office. See back page ^ Open the drain access flap. for address. ^ Place a 2 litre capacity container Remove any deposits from the door seal underneath the drain fixture.
  • Page 23 If replacing the inlet hose only use a hose tested to withstand pressure up to 70 bar. Miele’s own hoses meet this requirement. Cleaning the filters in the water inlet The washing machine has the following filters to protect the inlet valves: –...
  • Page 24 Cleaning and Care ^ After use the detergent box should be To clean the filter in the water inlet valve: cleaned with warm water to remove any ^ Using pliers, carefully loosen the ribbed detergent residues. plastic nut on the inlet valve, and unscrew. ^ The siphon tubes in compartments §...
  • Page 25: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Dump valve version: Any work on the electrical components of ^ Turn the programme selector to " r End". this machine should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent ^ Open the dump valve access flap (see person.
  • Page 26 If it is adequate there may be a technical fault. In this case, call your local service The siphon is either incorrectly positioned or dealer or the Miele Service Department. clogged up. ^ Lift the lid and remove the siphon.
  • Page 27: Possible Reasons For Increased Levels Of Foaming

    Problem solving guide Possible reasons for increased Laundry is either not spun at all or not spun satisfactorily. levels of foaming ^ The " w No final spin" button was pushed – detergent type ^ Only use detergent formulated for use in commercial washer extractors.
  • Page 28: After Sales Service

    Should a fault occur please contact your nearest authorised Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting Miele, please quote the model type (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.
  • Page 29: Explanation Of Symbols On The Data Plate

    Explanation of symbols on the data plate 1 Machine type 2 Machine number/year of manufacture* 3 Voltage/Frequency 4 Control fusing 5 Drive motor 6 Plate diameter*/Plate quantity* 7 Drum data 8 Drum diameter/drum depth 9 Spin speed 10 Drum volume/Laundry dry weight 11 Kinetic energy 12 Ex.
  • Page 30: Notes For The Installer

    Rear transit fitting straps supplied with the machine. If there is not already a concrete plinth on-site, the Miele Spare Parts department offer a steel plinth. Ensure the steel plinth is secured to the floor, (see the enclosed installation plan).
  • Page 31: Connection To Water Supply

    70 bar and a temperature of 90°C. This also applies to all connection parts. Miele "Original" spare parts meet this requirement. ^ Screw the foot or feet out until the machine stands level.
  • Page 32: Electrical Connection

    This must only be done by a machine is operated. Miele authorised service engineer. The coin unit and connection cable are available at extra cost from the Miele Spare Parts Department, or from Miele specialist dealers. M.-Nr. 06 006 842...
  • Page 33: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity Document No.: 07133940 Month, year: 07.2007 Manufacturer: Miele Company Ltd., KG Address: Industriestrasse 3 D - 31275 Lehrte Product designation: Washer-extractor Model no.: W 6073 Brand: Miele The product listed above complies with the conditions of the following European...
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  • Page 35: Guarantee

    Guarantee Please contact your Miele Sales Office for details concerning guarantee terms and conditions. See the back cover for contact details. M.-Nr. 06 006 842...
  • Page 36 M.-Nr. 06 006 842 / 00 Alteration rights reserved/2008...

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