Compact reprocessing in a unit with a width of only 90 cm

The new lab washers from Miele Professional, characterised by their high-performance wash system and highly flexible basket system for a wide range of laboratory glassware, will also be available from August 2015 as 90 cm wide undercounter units. This allows ample space in the side cupboard for the necessary process chemicals, guaranteeing safe and ergonomic storage.

The new model PG 8583 CD incorporates an innovative wash system offering increased capacity and improved reprocessing results combined with the reduced use of resources. Compared with the previous generation, this allows almost 400% more flasks and bottles (with a volume of between 50 ml and 100 ml) to be washed and disinfected per cycle. This is all possible thanks to a new and patented circulation pump with a capacity which can be adjusted in each phase of the cycle to suit requirements.

New to this series is the fact that all heater elements have been incorporated into the circulation pump, reducing the risk of deposits on elements exposed in the cabinet significantly. In combination with the smooth, laser-welded chamber seams, this sets new standards in terms of hygiene. Furthermore, the new pump heats up the water in circulation faster, thereby contributing towards shorter cycles.

The drying function DryPlus guarantees good drying of laboratory glassware. Any moisture remaining in the chamber is absorbed by heat produced by the heater bank and passed through the new and highly efficient steam condenser on its way out of the machine. A high-performance efficient HEPA Class H14 particulate filter prevents air-borne particles from the ambient room air from entering the drying system and being deposited on the instruments.

Miele's high-performance lab washers come with a particularly versatile system of baskets and inserts for securely holding a variety of different laboratory utensils. Modified to suit the load in hand, modules can be reconfigured easily and intuitively to give a wide range of combinations for various load types.

The 90 cm wide lab washers feature an easy-to-operate pull-out side cabinet offering space for either two 10 l canisters or three 5 l canisters containing liquid detergent or neutralising agent. A drip tray liner provides a secure stand, is easy to clean and captures any chemical spillage in the event of containers leaking.

The new PG 8583 CD model is available in stainless steel. Miele's unique touch-on-steel display control panel makes machine operation extremely simple. The design and appeal of the machine is highlighted by the iF Design Award presented to Miele in the spring of 2015.

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Company profile: Miele is the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor care products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional). The Miele company, founded in 1899, has 8 production plants in Germany as well as one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. 2013/14 turnover amounted to approx. EUR 3.22 bn with sales outside Germany accounting for around 70%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. The Miele company, now in the fourth generation of family ownership, employs a workforce of around 17,660, 10,411 thereof in Germany. The company headquarters are located in Gütersloh/Westphalia, Germany.