Miele SOFTTRONIC W 1215 - Manual (Page 49)

The washing machine can be
connected to a potable water supply. A
non-return valve is not required unless
required by building code.
The washing machine has
1
/
2
" pressure
hoses with
3
/
4
" 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 with a genuine Miele
hose only, or with a hose able to
withstand up to 145 psi (10 bar)
pressure. The water valve connector
must also be able to withstand 145 psi
(10 bar).
,
The bolted connection is
pressurized by water pressure.
Open the water valve 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 the
inlet connection to the solenoid
valve- must not be removed.
Optional accessory hose extension
Hose extensions with a length of
8’ 2
7
/
16
" to 13’ 1
1
/
2
" (2.5 to 4 m) are
available from your Miele dealer or
Miele’s Technical Service Department.
Plumbing
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