Miele PW 6101 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Chlorine and component damage
Notes on using chlorine bleach and
perchlorethylene
Frequent use of chlorine increases the
risk of component damage.
The use of agents containing chlorine, such
as sodium hypochlorite and chlorine bleach
in powder form, can damage the protective
surface of stainless steel and cause
corrosion. Factors affecting this are chlorine
concentration levels, contact time and
temperature. It is therefore advisable to
avoid the use of such agents. Oxygen based
bleaching agents should be used instead.
If, however, chlorine based bleaching
agents have to be used for particular types
of soiling, then anti-chlorine measures must
also be carried out. If this is not done
irreparable damage can occur to
components in the machine and to laundry.
Anti-chlorine treatment
Anti-chlorine treatment has to be carried out
immediately after chlorine bleach has been
used. Hydrogen peroxide and oxygen based
cleaning and bleaching agents must only be
used in programmes specified for their use.
Any wash performance problems should be
discussed with the manufacturer of the
cleaning / bleaching product in the first
instance.
With thiosulfate, especially when used with
hard water, gypsum can form, which can
lead to incrustations on laundry or deposits
in the machine.
The exact quantity of additives and the
treatment temperatures required must be set
and tested on site in accordance with the
dosage recommendations of the detergent
and additive manufacturers. The laundry
must also be tested to make sure it contains
no active chlorine residues after processing.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Disposal of your old machine
Before disposing of an old machine, first
make the door lock unusable. This way
you will prevent children from accidentally
locking themselves in and endangering their
lives.
All personnel working with this machine
must be fully trained in all aspects of its
use and safety.
Keep these instructions in a safe and
accessible place.
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