Plumbing
Water inlet
,Water in the machine is not suitable for drinking.
^The machine must be connected to the water supply in accordance with local and national regulations.
^The washer is constructed so it may be connected to a supply without an extra
^Acceptable water pressure (flowrate) is 10 - 145 psi. However the recommended pressure is 25 - 60 psi If the water pressure is below 30 psi, the fill time will take longer.
If the water pressure is not in the range of 10 - 145 psi the message CHECK WATER INLET will be displayed. Contact the Miele Technical Service Department.
^The machine is supplied standard to be connected to a cold (coded blue) and a hot (coded red) water supply to a maximum temperature of 158 °F (70 °C).
Connect the water intake hoses to the cold and hot water faucets. The steam condenser inlet hose (without waterproof connector) should be connected to the cold water supply, using the adapter supplied
If no hot water supply is available, the hot water inlet hose marked red should also be connected to a cold water supply by a
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^Water valves with 3/4" (2 cm) male hose thread are to be provided on site. They should be easily accessible so the water supply can be turned off if necessary.
^The inlet hoses are 5 1/2 feet (1.7 m) long, terminating in a 3/4" ( 2 cm) female hose thread. The water inlet filters in the threads must not be removed.
^Large surface area filters are enclosed in the kit supplied with the machine.
Install these filters between the water valve and the water inlet hose (see illustration in "Cleaning the water inlet filters"). The large surface area filter for DI water is made from stainless steel and can be recognized by its matte surface.
,Do not cut the inlet hose or damaged in any way.
^See also the installation diagram supplied.
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