Miele PG 8583 Operating Instructions Manual page 47

Chemical agents
Problem
De-foaming agents, especially silicone
based ones can cause the following:
– deposits to build up in the cabinet,
– deposits to build up on the load,
– damage to elastomers and plastics in the
machine,
– damage to certain plastics (e.g.
polycarbonate and plexiglass) in the load
being processed.
Soiling
Problem
The following substances can damage
elastomers (hoses and seals) and plastics in
the machine:
– oil, wax, aromatic and unsaturated
hydrocarbons,
– emollients,
– cosmetics, hygiene and care products
such as creams (analytical applications
and filling).
The following substances can lead to a
heavy build-up of foam during washing and
rinsing:
– some disinfecting agents and cleaning
agents etc.,
– reagents for analysis e.g. for microtiter
plates,
– cosmetics, hygiene and care products
such as shampoos and creams (analytical
applications, filling),
– active foaming agents such as tensides.
Chemical processes and technology
How to resolve it
– De-foaming agents should be used in
exceptional cases only, for instance when
absolutely essential for the process.
– The wash cabinet and accessories should
be periodically cleaned without a load and
without de-foaming agent using the
Organic programme.
– Please contact Miele Service for advice.
How to resolve it
– Depending on usage wipe the lower door
seal on the washer-disinfector periodically
with a lint-free cloth or sponge. Clean the
wash cabinet and accessories without a
load using the
– Process the load using the
programme (where this is available) or use
a special programme that dispenses
cleaning agents containing tensides.
– Thoroughly rinse items in water
beforehand.
– Select a cleaning programme with at least
one short pre-rinse in cold or hot water.
– Depending on application use de-foaming
agents that do not contain silicone oils.
Inorganic
programme.
Oil programme
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