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Operating Instructions Laboratory Glassware Washer PG 8536 en - US To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 890 492...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please pay attention to the following This machine conforms to current notes to maintain safe procedures. safety requirements. However, The machine should be inappropriate use can lead to commissioned and maintained only by personal injury and property a Miele Service Technician.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following points should be Pre-treating (e.g. with cleaning observed to assist in maintaining agents), certain soiling and cleaning agents with a chemical interaction, can quality standards and to avoid cause foam. For pre-treatment and/or damage to the loads being cleaned. cleaning only use low-sudsing Only authorized persons may detergents which have been approved...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If the cleaning result is subject to Using accessories particularly stringent requirements Only Miele accessories should be (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.
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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.
Function of the laboratory glassware washer User profiles The Laboratory Glassware Washer is designed for high-throughput, centralized wash areas. This unit is Users ideal for cleaning both large volumes of For daily routine tasks, the operating small items, and difficult to clean large personnel must be introduced to the items.
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...
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Guide to the lab washer a On/Off button s g and i Selection buttons - e turn washer on and off – shift position of marking in display – changed marked value b a button – scroll door release – retrieve menu c 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.
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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 –...
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).
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.
Context menu Change the operating level Four operating levels are available for selection. Operating Authorized access for : levels A and B selecting from a list of approved programs. automatic program assignment by mobile unit code. open program selection through the Program overview, Programming and Settings J menus.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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: –...
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 –...
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.
Water softener Reactivating the water softener Only special, coarse-grained reactivation salt* should be used in this machine. *Available from Miele’s Professional Customer Service Department. Please see back page for more information. Do not use other types of salt, e.g. table salt, agricultural or gritting salt.
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.
Water softener ^ Turn off the lab washer. Reactivating the water softener ^ Close the door. ^ Open the door. ^ Select and start the ^ Carefully unscrew the salt container REACTIVATION program. in order to allow any water pressure to subside.
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.
Spray arm monitoring The processing result depends on the If top baskets with and without spray rinsing and flushing of all surfaces and arms are used and spray arm hollow spaces of the lab ware with monitoring for the top basket is wash water.
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? –...
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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. –...
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.
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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.
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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: –...
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"...
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Effects of Processing Chemicals Connected processing chemicals Effects Action The ingredients of the processing – Use only those processing chemicals chemicals have a considerable effect recommended by Miele. on the durability and functionality (feed Consult a Miele Applications performance) of the metering systems. Specialist.
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Effects of Processing Chemicals Connected processing chemicals Effects Action The following processing chemicals – The process parameters of the wash can result in excessive foaming: program, e.g. metering temperature, metering concentration, etc. must be – tenside cleaners containing set so that the overall process detergent and rinse aid.
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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 –...
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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.
Adding liquid detergents and neutralizers Up to three additional dispensing Use only detergents and systems can be installed optionally: neutralizers specially designed for lab washers. Always observe the Dosing rate Products manufacturer's recommendations for 120 ml/min alkaline use. 20 ml/min acidic You must observe their information about toxicologically safe residues.
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.
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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"...
Operation Turning On Starting a program ^ 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.
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.
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.
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.
Process documentation The lab washer provides the option to Process documentation with external document the cleaning processes printer (process documentation). The "Printer" plug is intended for External process documentation connecting an external printer to a software or an external printer can be serial interface.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Maintenance Cleaning the control panel and Do not hose down the washer or glass door (optional) the immediate vicinity, e.g., with a ^ Press s to turn off the washer. water hose or pressure washer. ^ Clean the control panel and the glass Cleaning the wash cabinet door with a damp cloth or glass cleaner.
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.
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.
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Maintenance Changing the fine filter ^ If 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.
Frequently asked questions Heater limiter Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in This machine has a resettable heater accordance with local and national limiter which will shut off the elements in safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs the event of over-heating.
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.
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 correct yourself please contact the Miele Technical Service Department 1-800-991-9380...
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.
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...
Electrical connection ^ See the supplied installation diagram. All electrical work must be Contact Miele Technical Service for carried out by a qualified electrician more information. in accordance with local and A damaged power cord must only national safety regulations. be replaced with a genuine Miele –...
Plumbing Water connection – The machine is designed for connection to cold water (blue This machine must be connected to marking) and hot water (red marking) the water supply in accordance with up to 70°C max. Connect the water all national and local plumbing intake hoses to the cold and hot codes.
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Plumbing DI water connection (pressure-resistant) 9 - 145 psi The machine is equipped for connection to a pressure-resistant system at 9 - 145 psi. If the water pressure (inflow pressure) is below 22 psi, the water intake time is automatically extended. ^ Connect the DI hose (pressure-tested and marked with "H2O pur") with 3/4 inch thread to the DI water shut-off...
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Plumbing Drainage Connection to the drainage system and disposal of waste water must comply with local and national regulations. – The drainage system is fitted with a non-return valve which prevents waste water from flowing back into the machine via the drain hose. –...
Technical Data English Metric Height: 46 1/4" 117.5 cm Width: 35 3/8" 90 cm Depth: 27 ½" 70 cm Depth with the door open: 49 3/4" 126.5 cm Net weight: 397 lbs 180 kg Connection data: see data plate Power cord approx.
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.
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Alteration rights reserved / Publication date: 12/7/2012 M.-Nr. 07 890 492 / 00 0366 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION.
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