Waterproof System. in the Miele W19 wps Washing Machine

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Miele W19 WPS query about replacing Waterproof System hose

The problem

The owner asked whether the Miele W19 WPS Waterproof System hose/box could be removed and replaced with a standard inlet hose, as they suspected the unit might be restricting water flow. They also asked whether doing so would affect machine operation or only remove flood protection.

Likely cause

The accepted reply indicates the key factor is whether the flood-proof/aqua stop hose is integral to the machine. If the hose has wires going into the washing machine, it is part of the machine system and cannot be replaced with a normal hose. If it disconnects independently at both the tap and the machine, a normal hose would work, but this would remove the original flood-protection arrangement.

What fixed it

Recommended action was to identify whether the Waterproof System hose is a wired, integral type or a separately connected hose. A standard hose was only said to be suitable if the existing hose unscrews independently from both the tap and the washing machine. No confirmed repair or test result was posted.

Checks to try

• Check whether the hose has wires going into the washing machine
• Check whether the hose unscrews independently from the tap and the washing machine

Parts or tools mentioned

• Standard inlet hose