Operation and Installation Guide

Installation
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The washing machine can be
connected to a portable water supply. A
non-return valve is not needed unless
required by building code.
The washing machine has ½" (13 mm)
pressure hoses with ¾" (19 mm) female
hose thread connections. If there is no
water hookup, contact a plumber to
install a connection. Make sure that the
sealing ring is seated properly on the
hose connector.
Replace the hose only with a genuine
Miele hose, or with a hose able to
withstand up to 145 psi (10.000 kPa)
pressure. The water valve connector
must also be able to withstand 145 psi
(10.000 kPa).
 The bolted connection is under
water pressure. Open the water
supply slowly to check for leaks.
Adjust the rubber seal and the bolted
connection if necessary.
To protect the inlet valve, the two
filters (one at the pressure hose /
valve connection and one at the inlet
connection to the solenoid valve)
must not be removed.
Hot and cold water connection
This washing machine can be operated
with cold water and/or hot water.
Markings of water intake hoses
Cold water = Blue stripes
Hot water = Red stripes
 For technical reasons, the
washing machine must always be
connected to cold water.
Cold water
– The washing machine must be
reprogrammed for operation with
cold water only.
– Attach the second inlet hose to the
back of the washing machine.
– In the Cottons washing program, the
only possible temperature is Not Heat.