Installation and connection
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Connection to the water sup‐
ply
The washing machine should be con‐
nected to a mains water supply in ac‐
cordance with current local and nation‐
al safety regulations.
IMPORTANT Australia and New Zea‐
land
This appliance must be installed ac‐
cording to AS/NZS 3500.1. Backflow
prevention is already integrated in the
appliance.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between 100
and 1000 kPa. If it is higher than
1000 kPa, it is essential to fit a reducer
valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains tap with
3
/
4
"
threaded union. The tap should be fit‐
ted by a qualified plumber.
The connection point is subject
to mains water pressure. Turn on the
tap slowly and check for leaks. Cor‐
rect the position of the washer and
union if appropriate.
The washing machine is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.
Maintenance and care
Only use a genuine Miele hose should
you ever need a replacement. These
are tested to withstand pressures of at
least 14000 kPa.
The dirt filter in the open end of the
inlet hose must not be removed.
