The Miele Water Protection System; Connection To The Water Supply - Miele WWH 860 Operating Instructions Manual

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 hoses
- Protection against the hoses bursting
The inlet hoses are tested to
withstand pressures up to 7000 kPa.
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 water inlet
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 on and pumps the
excess water away in a controlled
way.
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

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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.
The screw thread is subject to water
connection pressure.
Check that the connection is
leakproof. Slowly turn on the tap.
Correct the position of the seal and
screw thread if necessary.
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