Miele WS 5243, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ctions Washer Extractor WS 5243 WS 5323 It is essential to read these operating instructions before Q installing commissioning or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine M Nr 05 730 940 ...

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Page 3: ...Delay Start 21 Notes 22 Locked programmes Disinfecting programmes 22 Locating the drum door to the Clean side 22 Hot water rinse 22 Connecting a printer 22 Liquid dispensing 23 Problem solving guide 25 Power cut during a wash programme 25 Emergency door release 25 Fault messages 26 After sales service 28 Cleaning and care 29 Explanation of the symbols on the data plate 31 Notes for the installer 3...

Page 4: ...ty features and controls on the ma chine Where there is any damage to the ma chine or to the cable insulation the ma chine must not be used until it has been repaired Any removable outer panels must be in place and all moving or electrical parts shielded before the machine is operated The machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply either when switched off at the wall isolator ...

Page 5: ...gent contact the manufacturer of that agent for ad vice If you accidentally spill an agent containing chlorides on the machine it should be rinsed off with water and dried using a soft cloth Always follow the instructions of the chemical manufacturer when using clean ing agents and special application chemicals Only use such chemicals for the purpose and in the situation specified by the manufactu...

Page 6: ...ed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure they are offered for recy cling Disposal of your old machine Old machines contain materials which can be recycled Please contact your local auth orities or scrap merchant about potential recy cling schemes before disposing of the machine See also th...

Page 7: ...ergency stop switch Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer Door Unclean side Service panel WS 5243 5323 Unclean side Emergency stop switch Overflow Control panel Door Clean side Service panel WS 5243 5323 Clean side 7 M Nr 05730940 ...

Page 8: ...art X button Mains off Z switch Starch stop U button Plus 4 Minus 3 buttons End 7 button Door 5 button Spin stop V button Delay start W button 9 Optical interface Control panel Clean side Side for unloading disinfected laundry Printer socket Display Door 5 button A printer can be connected to the machine for printing out programme reports M Nr 05730940 8 ...

Page 9: ...d pro grammes can be unlocked Locked Pro grammes e g Disinfection programmes can not be cancelled once they have started If the key switch is turned to position D in such a programme the programme run ning is unlocked and can be cancelled See Programming Instructions Keys for the key switch Key 1 2 supplied for operating levels A and B Key 2 for operating levels A B C Key 3 for operating levels A ...

Page 10: ...tion after the start of the programme the first line of the dis play flashes The programme does not however change Disinfection programmes are locked 1 minute after a programme has started They cannot then be interrupted stopped or shortened The programme finishes on the Clean side Block T button with indicator light When the button is pressed the light above it comes on The corresponding programm...

Page 11: ...ontinuously on the button runs quickly through the options Delay start W button If this button is pressed before the start of a programme the display indicates that a start time should be selected If the button is pressed again the Delay start option is cancelled If this button is pressed after the start of a programme the current time of day and date are shown 9 Optical interface Data transfer to...

Page 12: ... off with the Mains off Z switch Turn the key switch to position B Press the Delay start W button and the Mains on Y button at the same time and keep pressed in until the following ap pears in the display SETTING TIME AND DATE Time of day 14 30 hrs Date 23 09 1998 After selection press Start button Use the Cursor 2 button to position the cursor on the input field for hours and set the hours with t...

Page 13: ...ck the door on the Unclean side by pressing the Door 5 button Lift the door up Gas pressure stays raise the door up wards Open the drum Press down on the safety lock and at the same time push down on both sides of the drum opening to release the locking mech anism Carefully allow the two sides to open and se cure the top half of the drum in the retainer Empty all pockets Foreign objects eg nails c...

Page 14: ... door it must be removed The locking mechanism must also be checked on a regular basis to ensure that it is working correctly Pull the machine door downwards and with both hands use even pressure to lock the door Do not slam the door down to shut it Do not pull the door towards you when closing it as this can prevent it from engag ing in the locking mechanism and prevent the door from closing If t...

Page 15: ...leaching the 4th rinse must be programmed into the machine see the Profitronic programming manual for further details on how to do this Liquid detergent must not be filled higher than the level marker as otherwise it will get through the siphon and into the detergent dis penser drawer before it is needed Detergent dispensing Avoid dispensing more than the required amount as this can cause excessiv...

Page 16: ... to 800 rpm on the WS 5323 Press the Start X button the programme begins The programme sequence is shown in the dis play after the start of the programme PROGRAMME 1 TH Disinfection 60 C Pre wash 20 C 95 C Main wash à The 2nd display line shows the actual suds temperature in this instance of the Pre wash with the time line extending to the right The following programme block in this instance the M...

Page 17: ...f the day or for a longer period Close the drum To ensure that the drum door is correctly closed the arrow on the safety lock must be completely visible Pull the machine door downwards and with both hands use even pressure to lock the door Do not slam the door down to shut it Do not pull the door towards you when closing it as this can prevent it from engag ing in the locking mechanism and prevent...

Page 18: ...ash temperature and set the required tempera ture with the Plus 4 or Minus 3 buttons Position the cursor on the input field for the spin speed and set the required spin speed with the Plus 4 or Minus 3 but tons Press Start X in to start the programme Once the programme has started the pro gramme sequence will show in the display PROGRAMME 25 COTTONS 60 C Pre wash 20 C 95 C Main wash à The 2nd disp...

Page 19: ... retainer Remove all the laundry If the programme is interrupted e g when there is water in the machine or during the spin the following display messages might appear PROGRAMME 25 COTTONS PROGRAMME END DOOR IS LOCKED THERE IS WATER IN THE MACHINE or PROGRAMME 25 COTTONS PROGRAMME END DOOR IS LOCKED DRUM IS NOT YET STATIONARY Select SEPARATE DRAIN or SEPARATE SPIN and start the programme At the end...

Page 20: ...o gramme stop will then appear in the Display Press the Start X button This message will appear again PROGRAMME 25 COTTONS Rinse 3 STARCH HOLD Press the starch and starch hold button Press the Starch hold U button the indicator light goes out and the programme continues Without spin Without spin can be selected before starting a programme by pressing the Without spin V button The indicator light a...

Page 21: ...ch The Display shows the following example PROGRAMME 1 TH Disinfection 95 C Main wash 1 Rinses 3 800 RPM Press the Delay start W button Here the Display shows the following PROGRAMME 1 TH Disinfection Start time 14 30 hrs After the start time has been set press the Start button The current time of day is always displayed first The cursor points to the input field for hours Select the Start Hour wi...

Page 22: ... it is removed from the machine Rinsing with hot water Rinsing with hot water is a benefit for ma chines connected to a hot water supply Standard programmes 1 Cottons 95 C and 2 Cottons 60 C are programmed to rinse with hot water If a hot water supply is available it is an ad vantage to run the final rinse with hot water This reduces the residual moisture content of the laundry after spinning and ...

Page 23: ...emicals Only use such chemicals for the purpose and in the situation specified by the manufacturer in order to avoid the danger of adverse chemical reactions and material damage If in doubt check the suitability of the pro duct for use in this machine with the manu facturer before using it Correct dosage also depends on the viscosity of the liquid detergent It should be allowed to adapt to the nor...

Page 24: ... enter a dispensing time of approx 20 secs Press the Start X button and the hoses for pump 1 will be filled SERVICE OPERATION SERVICE PROGS SERVICE PROGRAMME 2 Dispenser valve D1 Disp time 20 Secs Cancel with the End button Cancel with the End 7 button Repeat the whole process with D2 and D3 SERVICE OPERATION SERVICE PROGRAMMES MACHINE DATA After selection press Start button à Press the Start X bu...

Page 25: ...eat it Turn the key switch to position D Unlock ing At this operating level barred programmes can be unlocked Press the End 7 button Turn the key switch to position B Oper ation Add detergent Press the Start X button the programme is repeated With an extended power cut Switch off the machine Switch off the electricity supply at the mains switch isolator Turn off the stopcocks and valves on site fo...

Page 26: ...e Start X button PROGRAMME 25 COTTONS PROGRAMME STOP DRAIN FAULT Clean drain system and press Start button Check the drainage system on site and press the Start X button A defective drain valve should only be repaired by the service depart ment or their authorised agent PROGRAMME 25 COTTONS PROGRAMME STOP HEATING SYSTEM FAULT Short circuit on heater sensor 1 Call the Service Department PROGRAMME 2...

Page 27: ...e Only use detergent formulated for use in commercial washer extractors Domestic laundry detergent is not suitable overdosing of detergent Dispense detergent following the deter gent manufacturer s instructions on the packaging and in accordance with local water hardness levels detergent creates too much foam Use a lower foaming detergent or contact your detergent application specialist very soft ...

Page 28: ... the ventilation grille Only use genuine Miele spare parts When ordering spare parts the Spare Parts Dept will also need to know the model type and ma chine number Fabr Nr and part number M Nr Service interval If the following message appears in the dis play after switching the machine on PROGRAMME 1 COTTONS PLEASE CALL THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SERVICE INTERVAL 1 à The machine needs to be serviced T...

Page 29: ... of the casing Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as these will scratch the surface Do not cover or block the overflow from the machine Dispenser compartments and siphons After use these should be cleaned with warm water to remove any detergent or other residues The siphon tubes in the dispenser compartments should also be cleaned Pull the siphon tube out and clean with hot water before replacing...

Page 30: ...d of time 4 weeks or more the drum bearings should be lubricated and the drum rotated several times after the last use See the Cleaning and Care section of the Operating Instruction manual supplied with the machine The drum should be rotated every 4 weeks to prevent damage to the bear ings After use do not shut the door on the Unclean side but leave it slightly ajar to allow the machine to dry out...

Page 31: ...eed 13 Braking time 14 Heating 15 Electric heating 16 Fusing on site 17 Steam heating indirect 18 Steam heating direct 19 Gas heating 20 Commissioning date 21 Water registration DVGW Reg N in Germany 22 Field for test certificates CE Product ID Number Gas does not apply to WS 5243 5323 Noise level Registered on the A scale During wash During spin WS 5243 60 7 dB 81 6 dB WS 5323 63 5 dB 80 1 dB Mea...

Page 32: ... 2 at the rear are each secured with 3 hex screws SW 17 and must only be removed once the machine has been installed in its final position Ensure they are removed be fore commissioning To remove them detach the lower sides from the machine Transit fittings should be stored in a safe place for future use They must be refitted if the machine is moved again It is essential that the machine is install...

Page 33: ...filters and seals supplied in the ac cessory pack must first be fitted If replacing an inlet hose only use a hose able to withstand a burst pressure of at least 70 bar and a water temperature of at least 90 C This also applies to all connection parts Miele Original spare parts meet this require ment A water pressure flow rate of at least 1 bar maximum 10 bar is essential to ensure the smooth opera...

Page 34: ...he motor is fitted with an overload protection switch Connection should be made via a suitable ap proved isolator with an on off switch which is easily accessible for servicing WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Steam connection Steam connection must only be undertaken by an authorised installer Please take note of the Installation Diagram and instructions supplied They are important for steam...

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