Miele W 320, Operating Instructions Manual

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Cleaning the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves.
These filters should be checked every
six months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.
To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:
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First turn off the stopcock.
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Unscrew the threaded union connect-
ing the free end of the inlet hose to
the stopcock.
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Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
recess.
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Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar
2 , remove the filter
and clean.
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Put the filter and seal back in the re-
verse order and reconnect the hose.
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Turn on the stopcock and check the
connection is watertight.
The inlet hose should be inspected
regularly because it is subjected to
high pressure while the machine is
in operation. It should be replaced if
there are small cracks in the surface,
or if it has been otherwise damaged.
If replacing the inlet hose only use a
hose able to withstand pressure of at
least 70 bar. Miele’s own hoses meet
this requirement.
To clean the filter in the water inlet
valve
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Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve
and unscrew.
^
Use water pump pliers to withdraw
the plastic filter by the bar (see illus-
tration). Clean, put back and secure.
The two filters must be put back in
place after cleaning.
Cleaning and care
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