Miele PW 6201, PW 6161, PW 6101, PW 6131 Cleaning and Care, After each use, Cleaning the exterior

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Cleaning and Care

After each use

Cleaning the drip channel and siphon

Never use high pressure cleaners to hose down the machine.

The machine should be cleaned immediately after use.

^After use do not shut the drum door, allow the interior to air dry.

Cleaning the exterior

,Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic cleaners on the machine. They will damage the surface.

All surfaces can be cleaned with a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft sponge.

Door gasket

^Clean any residues on the door gasket with a damp cloth.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.

To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner for stainless steel can also be used.

^Apply sparingly with even pressure.

^Insert a small screwdriver into the hole on the right side of the detergent flap.

^Push it in horizontally until the hinge disengages.

^Take the detergent flap off.

^Clean the drip channel and the siphon. The siphon can be cleaned with a bottle brush.

Detergent containers and siphon tube

^Regularly clean detergent residues from the detergent dispensers, drawers and siphons with warm water.

^Pull the siphon tube out, clean it with warm water and reinsert it.

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Contents Operating Instructions Washer Contents Contents Correct usage of the washer Important Safety InstructionsGrounding Instructions Electrical SafetyUsing accessories UseAdditional information Drum door e Door handle Guide to the washerDetergent compartments Control panel Emergency Stop buttonOperating panel Operator Card Control keysUse Turn on the washerSort and load the laundry Rear compartment Maximum dry laundry weightsAdd detergent § = Front compartmentWater hardness DetergentFabric softener DosageDetergent container StarchBleach Fabric dyeStarch Stop Select a programSelect wash options if needed + i Block PlusAdjust the program if needed Select Delay Start if neededDo not use force Start the programEnd of program Spin speedCanceling a locked program Canceling a programSkipping program cycles Program sequenceTo go back without skipping a program cycle Information Program end with water in the drumProgram stop Program Fabric Program cycle Program Guide Standard ProgramsWarm rinse Card only operation Washing using the program cardLanguage selection Extra featuresDeselect the dispensing Optional modulesLiquid dispensing system Priming the dispensing pumpsDispensing calibration Maintenance of the dispensing systemPeak load cut off PC ConnectionLoad size Cleaning and Care Cleaning the exteriorAfter each use Water inlet filters Maintenance during downtimeVent grille RustDrum bearing lubrication PW 6161 and 6201 only Drum door cannot be opened Frequently asked questionsSafety mechanism of the door handle is disengaged Reasons for oversudsingDraining the wash water Power failure Emergency door releaseDuring a short power failure Extended power failureFault messages Display Service intervalCheck the water supply and press h Start After sales service Noise level Guide to the data plate symbolsPage Installation Instructions Help to protect the environment Disposal of the packing materialsDisposal of an old appliance Installation site Installation InstructionsRemoving the shipping struts Connecting the water intake / water drain hoses PlumbingCold water connection only Connecting the dispensing pumps Electrical connectionSteam connection Quick Guide All rights reserved 06 578 520