Miele W1712 User Manual

Front view
aInlet hose (tested to withstand
pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)
bElectricity supply cable
c-fFlexible drain hose (with
detachable swivel elbow)
gDetergent dispenser drawerhControl panel
iDrum door
jAccess to drain filter, drain pump
and emergency release
kHandle recesses for moving the
machine
lFour height adjustable feet
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Rear view
aProtruding lid for holding when
moving the machine
bElectricity supply cable
cInlet hose (tested to withstand
pressure of at least 7,000 kPa)
dDrain hoseeTransit bar covers
fRestraining clip for inlet hose and
drain hose
gRestraining clips for transit bars
when removed
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Installation surface
A concrete floor is the most suitable
installation surface for a washing
machine, being far less prone to
vibration during the spin cycle than
wooden floorboards or a carpeted
surface.
Please note the following points:
^The machine must be level and
securely positioned.
^To avoid vibrations during spinning,
the machine should not be installed
on soft floor coverings.
If installing on a wooden joist floor:
^We recommend a plywood base (at
least 59x52x3 cm). The base should
span...

^Using the spanner supplied, turn the
left-hand transit bar 90°, then
^
withdraw the transit bar.^Turn the right-hand transit bar 90°,
then
^
withdraw the transit bar.
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,To avoid the risk of injury the
holes for the transit bars must be
covered after the transit bars have
been removed.
^Fit the covers onto the two holes.
Then plug the holes as shown with
the caps.^Secure the transit bars to the back of
the washing machine. Make sure that
holesbare fitted over retainersa.
,The machine must not be moved
without the transit bars in place.
Store them as shown or keep them
in a safe place for future use. They
must be re-fitted if the machine is to
be moved again (e.g. when...

Levelling the machine
The machine must stand perfectly level
on all four feet to ensure safe and
proper operation.
Failure to level the machine can result
in the machine banging in the spin
cycle or walking across the floor
during operating.
Screwing out and adjusting the feet
The four adjustable screw feet are used
to level the machine. All four feet are
screwed in when the machine is
delivered.
^
Using the spanner supplied turn
counter nut2in a clockwise
direction. Then turn counter nut2
together with...

This washing machine is not suitable
for building under a worktop.
However, you can push your machine
under a worktop if there is space to do
this.
Washer-dryer stack
A Miele tumble dryer can be stacked
with the washing machine. A WTV
stacking kit is necessary which can be
purchased from your Chartered Agent
or the Miele Spare Parts Department.Please note:
aSafety distance to wall:
at least 2 cm
bHeight:
Stacking kit with pull-out shelf:
approx. 172 cm
Stacking kit without pull-out shelf:
approx. 170 cm...

The Miele water protection
system
The Miele water protection system
protects all parts of the washing
machine from water damage.
The system consists of three main
components:
1) the inlet hose
2) the electronic unit and the washing
machine housing
3) the drain hose
1) Inlet hose
– The inlet hose can withstand
pressure of more than 7000 kPa.
2) Electronic unit and washing
machine housing
– Sump
Any leaking water is collected in a
sump in the base of the machine. A
float switches off the safety valves,...

Connection to the water
supply
The machine should be connected to a
mains water supply in accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations.
The machine is designed to operate
with a flow pressure of between
100 kPa and 1000 kPa. If it is higher
than 1000 kPa it is essential to fit a
pressure reducing valve.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains tap with
3/4
thread. The tap should be fitted by a
qualified plumber.
,The connection point is subject
to mains water...

Connection to the drainage
system
The machine drains via a drain pump
with a delivery head of 1 metre*. The
drain hose must not be kinked as this
restricts drainage. The swivel elbow at
the end of the hose can be turned in
either direction, or can be detached if
required, with a sharp twist and pull.
If required, the drain hose can be
extended to a length of 5 m. The
necessary parts can purchased from
the Miele Spare Parts Department.
* For a delivery head of more than 1 m
(up to a max. of 1.8 m) a...