Miele PG 8583 Operating Instructions Manual page 46

Chemical processes and technology
Chemical agents
Problem
The ingredients in chemical agents have a
strong influence on the longevity and
functionality (throughput) of the dispensing
system.
Chemical agents can damage elastomers
and plastics in the machine and
accessories.
Hydrogen peroxide can release large
amounts of oxygen.
The following chemical agents can cause
large amounts of foam to build up:
– Cleaning agents and rinsing agents
containing tensides.
Foam can occur:
– in the programme block in which the
chemical agent is dispensed,
– in the following programme block if it has
been spilt,
– in the following programme with rinsing
agent if it has been spilt.
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How to resolve it
– Follow the chemical agent manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations.
– Carry out a regular visual check of the
dispensing system (siphons, hoses,
dispensing containers etc.) for any
damage.
– Regularly check the flow rate of the
dispensing system.
– Ensure that the regular cycle of
maintenance is observed.
– Please contact Miele Service for advice.
– Follow the chemical agent manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations.
– Carry out a regular visual check of any
accessible elastomers and plastics for
damage.
– Use only validated processes.
– The wash temperature must be lower than
70 °C when using hydrogen peroxide.
– Please contact Miele Service for advice.
– Process parameters in the wash
programme, such as dispensing
temperature, dosage concentration etc.
must be set to ensure the whole process
is foam free or very low foaming.
– Please observe chemical agent
manufacturer's instructions.