Operation; Selecting A Programme; Starting A Programme; Automatic Drying - Miele PG 8581 Supplementary Document

4.

Operation

A light touch on the relevant button is sufficient to operate the
functions. The buttons can also be pressed and held for approx.

4.1. Selecting a programme

20 seconds.
Display illustrations
Using the shortcut buttons 1, 2 or 3 from the programme
All display illustrations shown in these operating instructions are
list, select the Eschmann Dental or W T D programme (Wash,
examples which can be different from the actual display screens
Thermal & Disinfect).
shown.
Vario TD Dental
Eschmann W T D
Temperature
Temperature
Duration
Duration
The control buttons are shown next to the display. The ,  and
The LED in the button selected will light up and the relevant
Start/Stop buttons are not shown.
programme will appear in the display. The LED Start/Stop
button also starts to flash.
Another programme can be selected at any time before a
programme has started. Once it has started, programme
selection is locked.
• Always select the Eschmann Dental or W T D (Wash,
Thermal & Disinfect) programme for processing
instruments requiring cleaning.
• The Rinse programme is used only for "wetting"
instruments, or to flush out the cabinet.
• The Drain programme is used only to drain away residual
water.
Cycle overview
1. Eschmann Dental or W T D Programme (Wash, Thermal
& Disinfect)
Pre-Wash – 30˚C / 3min
Main Wash – 55˚C / 5min (detergent applied at 40˚C)
Interim Rinse – Cold / 4min
Disinfection – 90-95˚C / 1min provides an A
minimum (rinse aid applied at 90˚C)
2. Rinse – Cold / 1min
3. Drain – Drain only

4.2. Starting a programme

Close the door. When the door is closed, the LED in the
door button will light up.
Press the Start/Stop button. The LED in the Start/Stop button
will light up constantly and the LED in the door button will go
out.
Note: The automatic drying feature will open the door
at the end of the cycle. Eschmann recommend to
always use this drying feature.
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55˚C
55 °C
50Min
50 Min
value of 600
0

4.3. Automatic Drying

The Automatic Drying Function ensures instruments are dry
at the end of the programme.
The Automatic Drying Function can be pre-selected for
the Eschmann Dental or W T D programme but can be
retrospectively switched on or off every time this programme
is selected.
The drying function is switched on or off by pressing the
button before starting the programme. The LED in the
button will indicate whether the additional function is
switched on or off.
When the drying function is activated, the programme
duration will be longer. However, the drying duration is not
calculated in the programme time left shown in the display. It
will be displayed during the drying phase only.
Control panel
The machine is operated exclusively by the buttons located on the

4.4. Drying

stainless steel surfaces either side of the display. The display is not a
touch screen.
When the automatic drying starts, the door will automatically
open by approximately 100mm. DO NOT open the door as
this will stop the cycle. Allow the cycle to complete and then
open the door.
A light touch on the relevant button is sufficient to operate the

4.5. Programme sequence indicator

functions. The buttons can also be pressed and held for approx.
20 seconds.
Display illustrations
After the programme has started the programme sequence
can be followed in the three-line display. The display could
All display illustrations shown in these operating instructions are
be either the Eschmann Dental or WTD cycle. examples which can be different from the actual display screens
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shown.
Eschmann W T D
Vario TD Dental
Pre wash
Temperature
Time left
Duration
The control buttons are shown next to the display. The ,  and
Start/Stop buttons are not shown.
Top line Programme name.
Middle line The following parameters can be
checked using the UP and DOWN
buttons (
•
•
•
•
Bottom line Approximate time left in minutes, or
hours (if over one hour)
Using the machine
55 °C
45Min
50 Min
∧ ∨
):
Current programme block
e.g. Main wash 1
Actual temperature
A value
0
Cycle number
MUW216743-2
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