Girbau Ms 623
Girbau Ms 623
Shipping date
Operation Instructions
for washers
LOGI CONTROL
GIRBAU, S.A.
Crta de Manlleu, km. 1
08500 VIC (Barcelona) • SPAIN
Tel. 34 93 8861100
Fax 34 93 8860785
girbau@girbau.es
www.girbau.com LOGI
For USA & CANADA: control
CONTINENTAL GIRBAU Inc.
2500 State Road 44
WI 54904 Oshkosh • USA
Tel. 1(920) 231-8222
Fax 1(920) 231-4666
info@cont-girbau.com
www.cont-girbau.com
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Model From serial #
High Speed
HS-6008 2.080.884
HS-6013 2.110.200
HS-6017 2.120.320
EH020 1.430.001
EH030 1.460.021
EH040 1.470.060
Medium Speed
MS-610 2.020.001
MS-613 2.030.001
MS-617 2.040.001
MS-623 2.050.001
EM025 1.370.001
EM030 1.380.001
EM040 1.390.001
EM055 1.400.001
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Safety Instructions 3
WARNING!
1. READ all instructions before using the washer and KEEP them in a prominent location for customer use.
2. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they GIVE OFF VAPORS that could
ignite or explode.
3. DO NOT ADD gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable, or explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for
two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for
such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from
each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
5. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. CLOSE SUPERVISION of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children.
6. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, REMOVE the door.
8. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the WEATHER.
10. DO NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE any part of the washer or attempt any servicing, unless specifically
recommended in the user instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
11. DO NOT BY-PASS any safety device. It is NOT ACCEPTED ANY electric or mechanic MODIFICATION
OR MANIPULATION. DO NOT INSTALL foreign components inside the machine.
12. All SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS included in the Instruction Handbooks, should be reprinted and posted in the
laundry room.
13. Failure to install and operate this machine according to the Instruction Handbooks or to work safety and
hygiene standards and common sense, may result in conditions which CAN PRODUCE bodily injury or
loss of life.
14. The DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in the Instruction
Handbooks are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood that common sense, caution and carefulness are factors which cannot be built into this
machine. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s) transporting, installing, maintaining, or
operating the machine.
15. All connections for electrical power and plumbing MUST comply with the statutory safety standards
applicable to each country, and be made by Licensed Installers only (refer to note 3).
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16. WARNING!
MACHINE INSPECTION, FILTER CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR PARTS REPLACEMENT.
Before attempting any service or inspection of the washing machine:
Close and mechanically interlock the water supply valves and check that machine has COMPLETELY
drained, parts have cooled down and that no pieces are in movement through inertia.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
• COMPLETELY disconnect the machine from the original power source and check for accidental
reconnection. MOVING THE ON SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION IS NOT SUFFICIENT.
• Disconnect the electrical power of the external dosing to the washing machine. These circuits are
independent of the washer’s supply.
• Wait a minimum of (5) five minutes after disconnection to ensure the elimination of residual voltage within
the machine.
Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury.
17. NEVER operate the machine without the panels and guards correctly in place and secured.
18. The room SHALL comply with the environment conditions (air venting, temperature, humidity...) specified in
the Installation Instruction Handbook. NEVER INSTALL THE WASHING MACHINE in very humid
environments or with water splashes.
19. DO NOT OPERATE the machine if it is suspected to be faulty, either visually, by noise or smell, or with
missing or broken parts.
20. Machine start-up SHALL be made by Authorised Service Technicians (refer to note 2).
21. Machine SHALL BE USED by qualified personnel (refer to note 1), wholly familiar with the machine’s
operation.
22. DO NOT allow children or people with handicaps incompatible to machine use to operate machine.
23. To minimise the possibility of creating a fire, take SPECIAL care, KEEP appliance area free from
combustible materials and fire extinguishers should be easily ACCESSIBLE to all laundry staff.
24. Delimitate danger areas and PREVENT public access to them with machine in operation.
25. On completion of the day's work, TURN OFF the manual supply valves and DISCONNECT the electrical
power by the External Automatic Switch.
26. Always CONTACT an Authorised Service Technician or Licensed Installer (refer to notes 2 & 3) about any
problems or conditions you do not understand.
27. For a safe operation, machine MUST be kept in a good environment, used and maintained properly, and
serviced annually by Authorised Service Technicians (refer to note 2).
28. The Distributor (seller) IS OBLIGED to thoroughly train the operator during the starting-up.
THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL
INFORMATION IN THE CORRESPONDING HANDBOOKS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
NOTES:
(1) Qualified Personnel refers to anyone who has read the Instructions Handbooks, has been trained and has a thorough understanding
of the machine’s operation
(2) An Authorised Service Technician (AST) is one that has successfully completed training on the product by Girbau S.A, or a Girbau,
S.A. Distributor.
(3) An Authorised Licensed Installer is one that is suitably qualified in the procedures and regulations applicable in that country.
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This symbol alerts you to potential This symbol is used to give relevance to
hazards for the user, the machine or the any precise explanation
fabric.
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Safety Instructions 6
1. EXPECTED MACHINE USE AND DON’TS. This machine has been made and designed for washing or
cleansing in a water bath, linen and textile materials without solvent impregnation or explosives. Unless
approved by the manufacturer in writing, it is not considered appropriate FOR OTHER PROCESSES.
3. Periodically CLEAN machine, to prevent metallic parts corrosion, to produce higher output and for a longer
life. To clean the washing machine, use water and detergent, rinse with a damp cloth, and dry.
4. NEVER use harsh products to clean the machine and laundry room. There are products on the market,
which are highly corrosive.
5. If machine is left idle for long periods of time, it must be PROTECTED from humidity and temperature
variations.
6. FOLLOW the fabric care instructions supplied by the manufacturer, GIRBAU S.A., REFUSES ANY
RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE OF TEXTILE WEAR AND TEAR.
8. Replacing any part of the washer can affect the machine’s security.
Examples:
• Just a screw or bolt of insufficient strength could cause dangerous damage.
• A heater without an internal fuse could provoke a fire.
• An inadequate clamp can be the cause of water leaks and short circuits... etc.
The reason for which ONLY ORIGINAL GIRBAU SPARE PARTS MUST BE USED.
The incompliance of this precaution may result in a washer breakdown, a serious accident, and loss of the
warranty.
9. When asking for information on your machine, MENTION model and serial number (serial plate is located
at the rear side).
10. THE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM IS LOCATED IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE WASHER’S TOP COVER.
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Index 7
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................... 7
1. DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Expected use of the washer ................................................................................................... 8
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 20
4.1 What to do when … ............................................................................................................... 20
4.2 System alarms ..................................................................................................................... 21
5. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Operations described … ........................................................................................................ 22
5.2 Cleaning the washer ........................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Cleaning the door seal ......................................................................................................... 22
5.4 Cleaning the electrovalve filters ........................................................................................... 22
5.5 Cleaning the dispenser ........................................................................................................ 23
5.6 Cleaning the drain pump ...................................................................................................... 24
5.7 Revising the safety mechanisms .......................................................................................... 25
5.8 General revision .................................................................................................................... 25
6. SERVICE REMOVAL .............................................................................................................. 26
6.1 Dismantling ........................................................................................................................... 26
NOTE
The contents of chapter 3. ADVANCED USE MODE, can be consulted at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com,
(USA/CANADA: www.cont-girbau.com), see Advanced Operation Instructions for LOGI CONTROL..
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Description 8
1. DESCRIPTION
1.1. CHARACTERISTICS
Construction characteristics:
• HIGH SPEED MODELS (HS / EH). washers, capable of extracting with speeds above 350G
(280G in model HS-6008/EH020) without having to be bolted down. The design of its suspension
system: multi-directional springs and shock absorbers to cushion up to 95% of the vibrations produced
during the spin cycle.
• MEDIUM SPEED MODELS (MS / EM). Hard-mount construction. They have to be bolted down to the
floor.
• Stainless steel inner and outer drum. The openings in the drum blades promote the uniform
distribution of bath water and improve the yield of the washer both during the wash and the rinse cycles.
• The drum rotation is produced by an asynchronous motor of alternating current controlled by inverter.
• Hot and cold water connections with a safety mechanism to prevent contaminating by back-flowing into
the general potable water system.
• Large capacity drain valve. (Option for pump drainage in models HS-6008/EH020).
• Water inlets and all product dispensers done using a common collector with an anti-siphon mechanism.
• Option for heating the bath using electric heaters or steam injection.
Functional characteristics:
• Operation control of the washer by microprocessor.
• Operation of the washer adaptable to the possibilities of the installation and the needs of the user.
• Washing programs: availability of eight pre-programmed programs. Each program allows for: three
phases of soak or pre-wash, wash phase with a maximum temperature of 90ºC (194ºF) and five rinse
phases with a final spin at high speed.
• Great versatility in individually modifying the content of each program. (More information about the
Programming Mode in the manual of Advanced Operation Instruction for the LOGI CONTROL on the
manufacturer website: www.girbau.com), (USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
• Temperature control in the wash phase done by hot and cold water mixer in
accordance with the programmed temperature and the activation of the heating system. Precision of +/-
2ºC (+/- 3.5ºF).
• Level control done with an electronic pressure transmitter.
• communication via series between the washer microprocessor and the inverter control of the
motor. This communication takes advantage of all the features offered by inverter technology which
results in a significant energy savings and an optimal management of the spin cycle. This in turn implies
a significant reduction in noise, vibration and wear on the washer components.
• Multiple controls that assure the safe use of the washer.
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Operation 9
2. OPERATION
fig. 1
V
Wash program selection
W
ADVANCED USE mode.
MOD
B: Begin program delay (option)
C: ON/OFF Switch.
REPORT MEANING
Pr-* Program selected. Machine ready to wash.
A-* Water inlet
Water temperature in Centigrade or
C-** / F*** Fahrenheit degrees
rt-* Rotation time left.
Et-* Extract time left.
End End of program. Door released
door Washer with door open
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Operation 10
fig. 2 fig. 3
For safety, close dispenser drawer or cover before starting the wash cycle.
SUDS CONTROL.
The mechanical action of front-loading washing machines improves the quality of the wash but
encourages creation of suds.
Remember that a suds bath always reduces the efficiency of your wash. ALWAYS USE
CONTROLLED SUDS DETERGENT.
Models EH020 & EM025 incorporate a group of programmes (SP-I) for a superior rinse efficiency.
Oversudsing causes an increase in the pressure inside the machine and decreases the efficiency of
the sealing systems.
Repeated washing with a large amount of suds considerably reduces the life of seals and bearings.
THIS CIRCUMSTANCE IS NOT COVERED BY THE MACHINE’S WARRANTY.
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Operation 11
Door lock. After giving the start order, a 30-second security time is started during which the drum rotation and
the water inlet operate at short impulses and door remains released. At the end of this time, the locking
mechanism closes and the wash cycle begins.
Program acceleration
You can modify the duration of a program whilst it is in progress.
• Press the ACCEL key to activate the option. The display will flash.
• By pressing the V key repeatedly it is possible to increase the rotation time minute by minute. The
duration of the spin cycle cannot be increased.
• By pressing the W key repeatedly it is possible to decrease the rotation or spin times.
• Passing to the subsequent phase. The passing from one phase to the next is delayed.
Press the W key until the end of the phase and wait a few moments until the first operation of the
next phase appears. Continue pressing the W key.
• After a few seconds without pressing any key, the display will remain fixed and the modification option is
deactivated.
Crease-guard stop
Once the washing program has started, you can program to stop the drum rotation before the final extract,
with the objective of avoiding creases.
For activating this function once the washing cycle has started, press the key MOD for some seconds. On
the display, the rh-0 message will appear. Press V. The display message will change to rh-I. The crease-
guard Stop function has been activated.
Before the last extract, the drum rotation will be interrupted and the PUSH STAR message will appear on the
display.
For resuming the program, press the START/STOP key.
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Operation 12
The parameters that appear on the chart can be modified: See the Advanced Operation Instructions LOGI
CONTROL at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com,
(USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
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Operation 13
The parameters that appear on the chart can be modified: See the Advanced Operation Instructions LOGI
CONTROL at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com,
(USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
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Operation 14
The parameters that appear on the chart can be modified: See the Advanced Operation Instructions LOGI
CONTROL at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com,
(USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
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Operation 15
The parameters that appear on the chart can be modified: See the Advanced Operation Instructions LOGI
CONTROL at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com,
(USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
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Operation 16
UK application
The parameters that appear on the chart can be modified: See the Advanced Operation Instructions LOGI
CONTROL at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com
(USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
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Operation 18
On machines with pumped drain, the disconnection of the external automatic switch or the ON switch
do not allow the bath drain.
When a washing program is interrupted by electrical power failure, disconnecting the ON switch, or
activating the Emergency Stop, the door lock mechanism stops being controlled by the microprocessor and
the opening of the door is thermally delayed. In these circumstances, it is normal to have a washer delay or
inactive time of about 3 minutes.
Risk of entrapment
To avoid the risk that, while playing, a child gets entrapped inside a washer IT IS CAUTIONED THAT:
• After giving the start order, a safety delay of 30 seconds starts during which the drum rotation and the
entry of water operate at short impulses and the door remains released (see section 2.4)
• All the mechanisms that interrupt a program described in this section:
- stop the washer motor
- open the drain valve
- disconnect the door lock which can be opened after approximately 3 minutes.
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To improve the efficency of the spin of the washer it’s advisable to:
• Load the washer until its nominal value.
• Load the washer with homogeneous loads
To use the DELAY option, it is essential for the washing machine to have a real-time operation kit
installed (clock). If the machine did not come with this kit, you can install one easily. Contact your
distributor.
Before the first use, and each time there is a time change, verify and/or adjust the time on the clock.
(See ADVANCED USE MODE, sect. 2.5 at www.girbau.com) (USA/CANADA: www.cont-girbau.com)
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MENU PURPOSE
Pro Modification of the program contents
INFO Information menu
Mod Modification of operation parameters
Ncod Modification of the access code
HOUR Adjustment of the system time
Information on the menus, details and access mode: refer to the Advanced Operation Instructions for
LOGI CONTROL, at the manufacturer’s website: www.girbau.com.
(USA/CANADA www.cont-girbau.com).
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Some of the washing machine’s operating problems can be solved through the intervention of the user.
These problems are detailed below.
Should you have any questions, remember to consult the Authorised Technical Service.
….you have forgotten the access code for the advanced operating mode
• Contact the Authorised Technical Service.
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Troubleshooting 21
The safety of the washing machine use requires that the machine itself precisely monitor any possible
anomalies. These anomalies are reported in the form of alarms.
On the washing machine’s display, the ALM message will appear, alternating with the specific alarm report.
Below are possible causes of alarms and the steps to follow.
REPORT ON THE
PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
DISPLAY
Check water input pressure.
Check manual water inlet valves.
Faulty water inlet Check the status of the filters in the
ALM/A-* electrovalves (see section 5:
Maintenance).
Defect in the electrovalves.
Call Service
Defect in the level control system.
Machines with pump drain: obstruction of
Call Service
the draining pump.
ALM/E Check the status of the washing bath’s
Anomaly in the drain system.
output hoses.
Erroneous drain configuration.
Call Service
Close the door of the washing machine to
allow opening of cold water valve.
Press STOP key to drain the bath and
Inadequate stop of the washing machine
access to the door opening.
with bath at high temperature.
Repeat this operation until the alarm report
Excess of temperature with machine
ALM/HOT disappears.
stopped.
If the alarm report does not disappear after
Anomaly in the heating system.
five attempts, disconnect the general
power supply and close water inlet manual
valves.
Call Service
Leakage in the electrovalve. Close manual water inlet valves
ALM/L
Bath level with machine idle. Call Service
Close manual water inlet valves
ALM/SL Bath level exceeded.
Call Service
Defect in the temperature probe.
ALM/C Erroneous heating configuration. Call Service
Defect in the heating circuit.
ALM/Prob Defect in the temperature probe. Call Service
ALM/BAL Defect in the unbalance control switch. Call Service
Disconnection of the motor’s thermal
ALM/VAR* protection. Call Service
Alarm set off by the inverter.
ALM door Faulty door lock Call Service
The washing machine will automatically
accept cold water and will not allow door
Interruption of the program by STOP key
unlock.
Hot with bath at high temperature.
When the bath temperature is below 45ºC
(133F) the bath will drain and the safety
door lock will be unlocked.
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5. MAINTENANCE
- Before performing any work on the washing machine, disconnect and mechanically lock the
external switch, and close and mechanically lock the manual water inlet valves.
- Check the temperature of the parts to be handled, to avoid the risk of burns.
- The dispenser may contain residues of chemical products. When handling this component, avoid
direct contact with the skin and use eye protection.
- The draining pump and valve may contain residual water. When handling these components,
avoid direct contact with the skin and use eye protection.
- Remember to reassemble ALL of the panels and place them correctly after any maintenance work.
Steps to follow
• Disconnect and mechanically lock the external switch. Close and mechanically lock the manual water
inlet valves.
• Check the temperature of the hot water inlet hose, so as to avoid the risk of burns.
• Disassemble the fittings that connect the hoses to the washing machine.
• Disassemble the filter supports (according to model).
• Remove the filters from their housings and clean the filters with pressurised water. Place them back into
their housings.
• Assemble the supports to the electrovalves (according to model).
• Assemble the hoses in their corresponding inputs. Tighten the fittings.
• Connect the external switch, open the manual water input valves and check the water tightness of the
coupling.
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fig. 4 fig. 5
Tools required:
Disassembly of the fastening tabs: Torx. T20 screwdriver.
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VERY IMPORTANT
The protection of dispenser seal is necessary to prevent humidity and corrosion inside the machine
and the premature damage of the electrical and electronic circuits of machine control.
Required tools:
Disassembly of the lower front panel: Torx. T25 screwdriver.
• Before disassembling the lower front panel of the washing machine, disconnect and mechanically lock
the external switch, and close and mechanically lock the manual water inlet valves.
• Empty any residual water contained in the drain ducts, placing the corrugated rear tube horizontally on
the floor. The water will come out of the end.
• Disassemble the lower front panel. The draining pump is accessible.
• Turn the filter counter-clockwise and separate it from the pump body
fig. 6
• Clean the filter and the possible deposits from the inside of the pump body.
• Assemble the filter and the draining pump.
• Assemble the lower panel.
The bottom front cover is a stabilising element of the washer cabinet. Make sure that it is properly
mounted and fastened.
• Connect the external switch and open the manual water inlet valves.
• Begin a washing program and check that there are no water leaks
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MONTHLY check the safety mechanisms on the door lock and the emergency stop.
CAUTION
Use great prudence in checking the safety mechanisms.
Carry out the verification described in following while the drum is turning at washing speed and never at a
higher speed.
If there is a failure in the door lock, never place one’s hand in the loading area of the washer.
Verification procedure:
Disconnect the ON/OFF switch. The display is off.
Close and mechanically lock the manual water inlet valve (and steam inlet valves for washers with this
option).
Open the washer door.
Connect the ON/OFF switch. The display will read door.
Close the door. The display will read Pr-1.
Select and start a wash cycle.
After about a minute from starting the cycle, check that the door is locked.
CAUTION
If noticing anything other than what was described during the operation, disconnect the washer, do not use it,
and URGENTLY contact the Authorised Technical Service.
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6. SERVICE REMOVAL
6.1 Dismantling
Most of the machine’s components are made with recyclable or recoverable materials.
The injected pieces bear information on the materials that were used to make them.
• Steel plates.
• Stainless plate.
• Grey cast iron.
• Aluminium
• Glass
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Ethylene Propylene (EPDM)
• ABS.
• Copper.
• Electronic components
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