The Miele Laboratory Dishwasher PLW 8636 LAB is designed for efficient and thorough cleaning of laboratory glassware, bottles, pipettes, and vials. This wide freestanding laboratory washer features stainless steel construction, liquid dispensing, DryPlus hot air drying, and flexible loading support for demanding laboratory cleaning workflows.
Key Features:
Brand: Miele
Model: PLW 8636 LAB
Design: Wide freestanding laboratory dishwasher
Material: Stainless steel housing and stainless steel interior
Capacity: Nominal Capacity 146 l, with load examples of 128 laboratory bottles, 196 vials, or 98 pipettes
Drying: DryPlus hot air drying system
Dosing: Liquid dispensing for laboratory cleaning workflows
Controls: Programmable operation with large colour touch display
Dimensions: External dimensions 900 x 700 x 1,430 mm, internal dimensions 530 x 520 x 520 mm
Weight: 200 kg
This laboratory dishwasher is suitable for laboratories requiring flexible loading, reliable cleaning performance, and efficient drying for routine and specialised glassware washing applications.
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The PLW 8636 LAB is designed for efficient and thorough cleaning of laboratory glassware, bottles, pipettes, and vials. The stated format and features make the product suitable for routine laboratory work within that application.
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