Installation and connection
The Miele Waterproof system
The Miele Waterproof system protects the washing machine from water damage.
The system consists of three main components:
1)the inlet hose
2)the electronic unit and the washing machine housing
3)the drain hose
1) Inlet hose
–The inlet hose is fitted with an additional electrical safety valve which works like an automatic stopcock and is housed in the inlet hose connection box.
–It is pressure tested to between 7,000 and 10,000 kPa.
–The inlet hose has a protective sleeve.
Any leaking water from the inlet hose is fed into the sump through this protective sleeve. A float switches off the safety valve, preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away.
2)Electronic unit and washing machine housing
–Sump
Any leaking water is collected in a sump in the base of the machine. A float switches off the safety valves, preventing any more water from flowing into the machine and water in the suds container is pumped away.
–Overflow protection
This prevents the washing machine taking in too much water. If the water level exceeds a certain level, the drain pump switches in and pumps the excess water away.
3)Drain hose
The drain hose is protected by a ventilation system which prevents the washing machine from being emptied completely.
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