Miele Professional shows off new range of washer-disinfectors at the Lab Innovations Show

This month, Miele Professional will be at the Lab Innovations Show at the Birmingham NEC, demonstrating the increased efficiency of their new generation of washer-disinfectors for laboratories. The new lab washers are more powerful, and require less water, electricity and process chemicals than previous models. This is the result of a new and intelligent water circulation system which adjusts the spray pressure in each individual programme phase to suit the user’s specific requirements.

The new series of 60 cm and 90 cm wide units (model numbers PG8504, PG8583 and PG8593) are optimised for efficiency and boast a cutting edge water circulation system which combines higher capacity with the reduced use of resources. Compared with the previous generation of washer disinfectors this allows almost 400% more volumetric flasks, beakers and bottles (with a volume of between 25 ml and 1000 ml) to be washed and disinfected per cycle.

With the new improved water circulation system and basket design, narrow necked glassware can be processed both on the top and bottom levels.  Furthermore, the new pump heats up the water in circulation fast, thereby contributing towards shorter cycles.

The introduction of both water and drying air into load carriers has also undergone improvements. Both are now taken into the chamber via the rear panel. This more horizontal path involves lower water losses on the way to the spray arms and enhances the overall efficiency of the machines. Any valves not used by docked baskets are sealed automatically in order to avoid any unnecessary drop in pressure in the remaining system and in order to reduce water consumption. Automatic spray arm monitoring and spray pressure monitoring guarantees proper reprocessing and issues an early warning if readings are out-of-range.

Not only are the new generation of washer-disinfectors the most efficient and economical yet, they also set new standards in terms of hygiene. The combination of smooth, laser-welded chamber joints and the fact that the heating elements are integrated into the circulation pump ensures minimal build-up of soil inside the chamber. 

Like all Miele Professional machines, the new washer-disinfectors have been designed with usability in mind. On all models, the door is automatically drawn closed by the new AutoClose function: all that is required on the part of the user is to simply lean the door to. Additional convenience and excellent ergonomics is offered by the new and patented salt container which has now been relocated from inside the chamber to the door. Replenishing salt is now extremely simple and easy on the back and can even be performed with the machine loaded, without having to remove the lower basket for access. The new, high-end control panel also doubles up as a door handle for a perfect fusion of design and function.