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To clean the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two filters to
protect the inlet valves. These filters
should be checked every 6 months or
so, or more often if there are frequent in-
terruptions to the water supply.
To clean the filter in the union in the
open end of the inlet hose:
First turn off the stopcock.
Unscrew the threaded union con-
necting the free end of the inlet hose
to the stopcock.
Remove the rubber seal from the re-
cess.
Using pointed pliers, take hold of the
plastic filter bar, remove the filter and
clean.
Put the filter and seal back in the
reverse order and reconnect the
hose. Turn on the stopcock and
check the connection is watertight.
Inspect the inlet hose which is sub-
jected to high pressure while the ma-
chine is in operation. The hose 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 up to
70 bar. Miele’s own hoses meet this re-
quirement.
To clean the filter in the water inlet
valve:
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.
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