Miele PG 8536 AD LFM SST Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Laboratory Glassware
Washer
PG 8536
en - US
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
M.-Nr. 10 317 560
installation or use.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Laboratory Glassware Washer PG 8536 en - US To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before M.-Nr. 10 317 560 installation or use.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 5 Function of the laboratory glassware washer......10 User profiles.
  • Page 4 Contents Operation ............44 Turning On .
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    However, The machine should be inappropriate use can lead to commissioned and maintained only by personal injury and property a Miele Service Technician. Good damage. Read the operating laboratory guidelines should be instructions carefully before using followed. Repairs by unqualified this machine.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lab washer is only designed to If toxic chemical substances can operate with water and the appropriate form in the wash water during processing chemicals. The machine processing (e.g. aldehydes in the must NOT be operated with organic disinfection agent), the door seal and, if solvents or flammable liquids.
  • Page 7 Only authorized persons may detergents which have been approved interrupt a program, and only in by Miele. Suds can have an adverse exceptional cases. effect on the operation of the machine. Use of a chemical disinfectant at...
  • Page 8 (e.g. chemical analysis), a regular connected to this machine. Consult a quality control test should be carried Miele Application Specialist on the type out by the user to ensure that the and application of such equipment. required standards of cleanliness are being achieved.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of an old appliance When discarding an Industrial cleaner, disconnect it from the power supply and cut off the power cord. For environmental and safety reasons ensure the machine is completely drained of any residual water and cleaning agent.
  • Page 10: Function Of The Laboratory Glassware Washer

    The processing chemicals used also Contact Miele for additional information should be matched to the particular of the machine-based processing of cleaning needs / analysis / analytical medical devices, the process methods involved.
  • Page 11: Guide To The Lab Washer

    Guide to the lab washer a Control panel h Containers for DOS 2 and DOS 4 dispensing systems (optional) b Serial interface i DOS drawer (rear side, top left behind cover plate) j Containers for neutralizer (red) and c Water intake liquid detergent (blue) d Sensor access for validation k Drying unit...
  • Page 12: Electronic Controls

    Guide to the lab washer Electronic controls...
  • Page 13 – call up temperature progression d Optical Interface # during program. used by Miele Service Technicians e Start button h start a program f Clear button +C – return to the previous level – discard entry...
  • Page 14: Display

    Guide to the lab washer Display Depending on the operating level, the following choices are available in the display: – a program / the program overview – the programming menu – the settings menu J J menu, you can adjust the Profitronic Settings In the controls to suit various requirements.
  • Page 15 Guide to the lab washer Example of a program sequence display INORGANICA Main wash 55.2 °C 0:35 Remaining time While a program is running, the following appears in the display: – the program display – the operating level – the program block –...
  • Page 16: Context Menu

    Context menu Certain functions are available through the context menu at any time, regardless of the operating level: – change display language – change operating level, – enter Delay Start – for convertible washers: change heating type, – loading package to arrange barcode scanner. The current fault messages can be shown in operating level D (if available).
  • Page 17: Change The Display Language

    Context menu Change the display language You can use the context menu to change the language used in the display. This setting is stored until the washer is switched off with the s button or the main switch. The language set under "Settings - Language J" does not change.
  • Page 18: Change The Operating Level

    To change the codes for existing users, or to enter new users, you must be a registered administrator. The Administrator can be registered by Miele. ^ Press and hold the - e buttons for at least 3 seconds. The context menu appears in the display:...
  • Page 19 Context menu ^ Select the menu item Change operating level , confirm with OK. Select user User ABC Administrator Technical Service ^ Select the user group and confirm with OK. ^ Enter the required code. Change operating level F F F Enter code ^ Select - e to change the numbers.
  • Page 20: Delay Start

    Context menu Delay start The start time for a program can be pre-selected. ^ Select Delay start and confirm. ^ To activate the Delay start option, go to the menu item Activate and select Delay start Activate Delay start ^ To use this feature, select Delay start and confirm.
  • Page 21 Context menu The selected program, the delay start time, the current time of day, and the time remaining until the program starts are displayed. INORGANICA Start time 17:15 15:20 01:55 Remaining time The selected program automatically starts at the delay start time.
  • Page 22: Current Faults

    Context menu Current faults This menu option is displayed in operating level D if there is currently at least one fault. The current fault messages can be shown in operating level ^ Select the menu item and confirm with OK. The current fault messages are displayed.
  • Page 23: Opening And Closing The Door

    Opening and closing the door Electric door lock Opening the door ^ Press the a door button, and The machine is equipped with an electric door lock. holding onto the door grip open the door. The door can only be opened when: –...
  • Page 24: Opening The Door With The Emergency Release

    Opening and closing the door ^ Disconnect the machine from the Opening the door with the electrical supply. emergency release The emergency release should only be used when the door cannot be opened normally, e.g. in the case of a power failure. Caution with DESIN programs –...
  • Page 25: Water Softener

    Water softener For good cleaning results, the machine If there is a fault, it will be helpful to requires soft (calcium poor) water. If the know the water hardness of the local mains water is hard, white deposits will water supply. form on the load and the walls of the Enter the local water hardness level: rinsing chamber.
  • Page 26: Reactivating The Water Softener

    These could contain components which are insoluble in water and could damage the water softener. If in doubt, consult Miele’s Professional Department. The salt reservoir holds approx. 4.4 lb (2 kg) of salt.
  • Page 27: Filling The Salt Container

    Water softener Filling the salt container Inserting the salt container ^ Unscrew and remove the filter insert ^ Remove any mobile units from the from the salt container. cabinet. ^ Fill the salt container with reactivation ^ Unscrew the plastic cap located at salt and replace the filter insert.
  • Page 28: Reactivating The Water Softener

    Do not use force. In operating level C, you must start If the container cannot be removed the reactivation using the context manually, contact Miele. menu. To do so: ^ The salt container must be emptied Open the context menu.
  • Page 29: Automatic Mobile Unit Recognition

    Automatic mobile unit recognition The automatic mobile unit recognition Make sure that no metallic parts feature assigns a program place to a or pieces are stuck to the magnetic mobile unit. For this to work, the mobile units must be coded with a magnetic strip or its underside.
  • Page 30: Spray Arm Monitoring

    This question can be answered with Yes or No. Spray arm monitoring When activated, the system will check Miele Technical Service can whether the speeds of the spray deactivate this query if only top arms are maintained within baskets with spray arms are used.
  • Page 31: Use

    Check before cleaning The lab washer can be fitted with a variety of mobile units, baskets and – Are the items to clean correctly inserts, depending on the cleaning sorted and connected? application desired. – Are the spray arms clean and can they rotate freely? –...
  • Page 32 Loading tips – Tall, narrow pieces should be placed in the center of the baskets. This Select mobile units, baskets and ensures good water coverage. inserts appropriate for the – Mobile units and baskets with an application. adapter must engage correctly. –...
  • Page 33: Spring Adapter Water Connection

    Spring adapter water Height adjustable top basket connection The upper basket can be adjusted above and below the middle position Make sure that the spring adapter for " (2 cm). the water connection engages correctly when a basket or injector unit is Depending on the position of the upper inserted in the machine.
  • Page 34 Laboratory glassware (LG) Loading the machine Wide-necked glassware, such as wide Removing excess soils necked erlenmeyer flasks and petri ^ Empty all glassware before loading dishes or glassware with a cylindrical form, e.g. test tubes, can be cleaned into the machine. Take any hygienic inside and out with the rotating spray measures necessary to avoid arm.
  • Page 35 Program Application STANDARD Simple and quick program for labware with low soiling and low demands: – for various soiling, – not suitable for denaturing residues, i.e. proteins, – not suitable for acid-soluble residues i.e. metallic salts and amines. UNIVERSAL * General program for labware with low to moderate soiling and average demands: –...
  • Page 36: Effects Of Processing Chemicals

    Effects of Processing Chemicals General information Effects Action Damage to elastomer (seals and hoses) – Find and correct the causes of the or plastic components of the lab damage. washer may cause the materials to See "Connected processing swell, shrink, harden or become brittle, chemicals", "Soiling"...
  • Page 37 Hydrogen peroxide can release large – Use only tested processes such as quantities of oxygen. OXIVARIO or OXIVARIO PLUS (if available). – In the case of hydrogen peroxide, the washing temperature should be below 158 °F (70 °C). Consult a Miele Applications Specialist.
  • Page 38 – damage to the elastomer and plastic antifoaming agent using the components of the lab washer, ORGANICA program (if available). – attack certain plastics (e.g. Consult a Miele Applications Specialist. polycarbonates, plexiglass, etc.) in the wash load.
  • Page 39 Effects of Processing Chemicals Soiling Effects Action The following substances can damage – Retrofit the lab washer with more the elastomer components (hoses and grease-resistant elastomers. seals) and, in some cases, the plastic – Depending on what the lab washer is components of the lab washer: used for, periodically wipe the lower –...
  • Page 40 Effects of Processing Chemicals Reactions between processing chemicals and soils Effects Action Natural oils and greases can be – Use the program OIL (if available). saponified with alkaline processing – Use the special program with dosing chemicals. This may cause a lot of of tenside cleaners (neutral pH) for foaming.
  • Page 41: Adding Liquid Detergents And Neutralizers

    If a dispensing system is to – Dispensing system DOS 3 (red) for dispense different processing use with acidic products, chemicals, the change of chemicals e.g., neutralizers. The dosing rate is must be completed by Miele's 105 ml/min. Technical Service Department.
  • Page 42: Dispensing Systems

    Adding liquid detergents and neutralizers Dispensing systems Adding liquid detergents and neutralizers The liquid processing chemicals can be loaded into 5 l plastic containers, The DOS drawer houses the liquid which are color-coded to match the processing chemical dispensers. respective dispensing system(s). Use caution when handling processing chemicals.
  • Page 43 Adding liquid detergents and neutralizers Message "Check dispensing system [X]" The currently running program pauses. ^ Check the container(s) and dispensing hoses indicated in the display. Refill or replace as needed. Containers and dispensing systems that are not in use can be shut off, to avoid fault messages in the display (see "Machine function - Container inquiry"...
  • Page 44: Operation

    ^ If closed, open the water supply. You can find detailed and important ^ Press and hold the s button . information regarding the Miele default programs in the Program The activating time for the s button charts in the Appendix of the can be set to a maximum of 10 Programming Manual.
  • Page 45: Program Sequence

    Operation Program sequence Operating level C Once started, the program proceeds Make sure that no metallic parts automatically. The program steps are or pieces are stuck to the magnetic shown in the display. strip or its underside. These objects can cause the coding Detailed information on the program to be misread or unreadable.
  • Page 46: Cancel Program

    Operation ^ Confirm the program cancellation Cancel program with OK. A program can only be interrupted or canceled in operating levels B Program canceled Water drainage and D. appears in the display. In operating levels B or D After the water has drained away, the ^ Press the +C button.
  • Page 47: Interrupting A Program

    Operation Interrupting a program Caution! Items in the machine A program can only be interrupted may be hot. There is the danger of or canceled in operating levels B burning or scalding. and D. ^ Arrange items securely. Only interrupt a program if the door ^ Carefully close door.
  • Page 48: Process Documentation

    (e.g. hub, switch). For more information regarding A twisted Ethernet cable (cross-over) is suitable printers and software required for the direct Ethernet solutions, please contact Miele. connection between the lab washer and an external device, e.g., a PC.
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance Routine checks Periodical maintenance for this lab washer is offered by Miele Professional The routine checks must be done daily Technical Service. by the user before using the machine. After 1000 operating hours or at least For the routine checks a checklist is once a year is the recommended equipped with the washer.
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Filters In The Wash Cabinet

    Maintenance Cleaning the filters in the wash Cleaning the coarse filter cabinet The filters in the base of the wash cabinet are designed to prevent coarse soils from getting into the circulation system. A build-up of these soils can cause the filters to clog.
  • Page 51 Maintenance Cleaning the flat and micro-fine filters ^ Remove the coarse filter. ^ Remove the fine filter (not shown) which sits inside of the micro-fine filter. ^ Then pull out the micro-fine filter together with the flat filter. ^ Clean the filters. ^ Replace the filters by performing the above steps in the reverse order.
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Maintenance Cleaning the spray arms For spray arms inside of the wash cabinet: The water jets in the spray arms can ^ Unscrew the upper spray arm. become blocked and should be checked periodically. ^ Loosen the knurled thumb nut to Remove the spray arms as follows: unscrew the lower spray arm.
  • Page 53: Cleaning The Control Panel And Glass Door (Optional)

    Damaged or leaky door seals should Cleaning the exterior be replaced by Miele Technical ^ To clean the stainless steel exterior, Service. use a damp cloth and dish soap, or a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
  • Page 54: Baskets And Inserts

    Maintenance Baskets and inserts If there are spray arms: To ensure that the mobile units, baskets – Do the spray arms rotate freely? and inserts function properly, they must – Are the spray jets clogged? See the be checked routinely. A checklist is section on "Cleaning and Care / supplied with the lab washer.
  • Page 55: Drying Unit Maintenance

    Maintenance Drying unit maintenance How to change the coarse filter Change coarse filter appears in the display, the coarse filter needs to be replaced. ^ Pull open the control cabinet drawer. ^ Change the coarse filter. The soft side of the filter must face the front. ^ Re-insert the filter mesh at the bottom, then press it into place at the top.
  • Page 56 Change fine filter appears in the display, the HEPA filter needs to be replaced. To ensure optimal performance, use only original Miele HEPA filters (classification 13). It is best to have the fine (HEPA) filter replaced directly by Miele during routine maintenance.
  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    In the event of any problems cover the heating elements or if the which cannot be corrected, please filters in the wash cabinet are blocked. contact the Miele Technical Service If the message "CHECK WASH Department. CABINET HEATING" is displayed (water...
  • Page 58: Cleaning The Water Intake Filters

    Frequently asked questions Cleaning the water intake To clean the filters filters ^ Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Filters are incorporated in water intake connections to protect the intake valves. If these filters get dirty they need to be cleaned, or sufficient water may not flow into the wash cabinet.
  • Page 59: After Sales Service

    After sales service This lab washer must be installed, maintained and repaired by an authorized Miele service technician. Maintenance and repair work performed by unqualified persons can place the user at risk. In the event of a fault which you cannot...
  • Page 61: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.
  • Page 62: Installation

    Installation Leveling the machine Please refer to the installation The machine must be installed correctly diagram supplied with the machine. and leveled. Any unevenness in the floor level can Furniture and fittings installed be compensated for and the height of near the machine must be of a the machine raised or lowered by commercial standard able to...
  • Page 63: Electrical Connection

    A damaged power cord must only national safety regulations. be replaced with a genuine Miele – Connection should be made via a cord by a Miele service technician. suitable isolator, with an On/Off...
  • Page 64: Plumbing

    – The maximum permissible static water pressure is 145 psi. – If the water pressure lies outside the range of 22-145 psi, please contact Miele for advice.
  • Page 65 A feed pump must be installed by Miele. The discharge nipple of the DI water container (pressureless) must be at least at the same height as the...
  • Page 66 – The machine should preferably be connected to a separate drainage system onsite. If separate drainage is not available, contact your Miele application specialist for advice. The on-site connection needs to be between 2 ft. (0.6 m) and 3 ft 3" (1 m) high measured from the lower edge of the machine.
  • Page 67: Technical Data

    Height above sea level: up to 4921 ft. (1500 m)* Noise level in dB (A): Sound pressure level LpA during washing and drying <70 Test marks: !-mark: MPG-Guidelines 93/42/EWG, Class IIb Manufacturer's address Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
  • Page 68: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of an old appliance materials Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact The cardboard box and packing your local authorities about recycling in materials protect the appliance during your area.
  • Page 72 Alteration rights reserved / Publication date: 2015-11-01 M.-Nr. 10 317 560 / 01 0297 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION.

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