Cleaning the water inlet filters.
The washing machine has two water in-
let filters to protect each inlet valve.
To clean the filter in the inlet hose:
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Turn off the valve.
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Carefully unscrew the inlet hose from
the valve by turning the connector
counterclockwise using a wrench if
necessary.
^
Remove the rubber seal from the
connector.
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Using needle nose pliers, grasp the
plastic filter and pull it out of the hose
connector. Clean the filter under run-
ning water and carefully remove any
large particles.
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Replace the filter and seal and recon-
nect the hose. Slowly turn on the
valve and check for leaks.
Inspect the inlet hose regularly. The
hose should be replaced if there are
small cracks in the surface, or if it has
been otherwise damaged or cut.
If a replacement is necessary, use only
a genuine Miele inlet hose as other
hoses may burst under pressure.
To clean the filter in the inlet valve:
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Using a wrench, carefully loosen and
remove the plastic hose connector on
the inlet valve.
^
Using needle nose pliers, withdraw
the plastic filter by pulling on the bar
(see illustration). Rinse under water to
clean, and then replace.
The two filters - one at the pressure
hose/valve connection and one at
the inlet connection to the solenoid
valve - must not be removed.
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