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Installation
The Miele water protection
system
The Miele water protection system
protects all parts of the washing
machine and surrounds from water
damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
- the inlet hose
- the electronic unit and drainage and
overflow protection
- the drain hose
Inlet hose
- Protection against bursting
The inlet hose is tested to withstand
pressures up to 7000 kPa.
Electronic unit and machine housing
- Sump: any leaking water from the
washing machine is collected in the
floor tray. There is a float switch to
close the water intake valve. The
water inlet is shut off and any water
inside the suds container is drained
away.
- Leak protection: any leaking water that
is not collected in the sump is
detected. The water inlet is shut off
and any water inside the suds
container is drained away.
- Overflow protection: this prevents the
washing machine from taking in too
much water and overflowing. If the
water level exceeds a certain level, the
drain pump switches on and pumps
the excess water away in a controlled
way.
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Drain hose
The drain hose is protected by a
ventilation system which prevents the
washing machine from being emptied
completely.
Connection to the water supply
Health risk and risk of damage
due to contaminated mains water.
The quality of the water used must
correspond to the drinking water
specification of the country in which
the washing machine is being
operated.
Always connect the washing machine
to potable water.
The washing machine must be
connected to a mains water supply in
accordance with current local and
national safety regulations.
The water connection pressure needs to
be between 100 kPa (1 bar) and
1000 kPa (10 bar). If the water
connection pressure exceeds 1000 kPa,
a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
A tap with a ¾ inch threaded union is
required for the connection. If this is not
available, only a qualified plumber may
connect the washing machine to the
mains water supply.
The washing machine is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.
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