Miele w1918 washer leaking

[enduring]

I just picked up a Miele w1918 of Craigslist. It was going to be a parts machine. But I'm trying to set it up to function as a 3rd machine in my home. It has a small leak that I think I've located. Actually 2 leaks. One is the hose that goes from the dispenser assembly, and the other is leaking from the sprayers within the dispenser assembly. I can't find a schematic of the parts for this machine. I'd like to replace the hose. On Gardenweb I was informed that the intake valve is leaking, causing the dripping within the dispenser area. Several say that with the machine having sat for 3 years, using it might help free it up.

I'd like to know what that hose is called and the part number so I can order it. When I go to eBay I don't see anything lik it. I'd be appreciative of good online parts stores too.

This machine looks like my other machine on the panel, except it only goes to 170fdegrees instead of 190f. Any info on that point would welcomed too.

Thanks

 

[revvinkevin]

HI, nice machines!

Try calling Miele at 1 (866) 694-5851 and order the part through them. That's what I did for the shocks I bought for my 1926 washer.

Good luck!

Kevin

 

[enduring]

thanks revvinkevin. I just called and of course they are closed on the weekend, so I left a message. I'll be happy if they actually call me on monday. I will check with Miele to verify the part I need.

Question, about the cold water valve 3081319, related to the dispenser leaking from above. It is probably that cold water intake valve, correct??? On Gardenweb there was a comment that it might loosen up with use, since the machine has sat unused for 3 years. The cold water inlet, where the filler hose connects, did have some grains embedded into the plastic filter. The machine itself wasn't bad, as far as cleanliness. Can I take the valve off the electric connections and clean it up?

 

[richnz]

Does the water drip with the power off?

Is it dripping on the main wash, prewash or softener outlets?

If the water drips when the power is off there may be debris in the valve which you could clean out.

 

[bewitched]

The code should be 3182800. you can easily find it on ebay here in europe. it costs around 50€.

 

[askolover]

Here....ebay UK

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[enduring]

RichNZ, yes the water drips in the soap dispensor when the power is off. The only time it doesn't is when the water is shut down. I tried cleaning the solenoid valve by running LimeAway into the hose and let is slowly drip through the solenoid, under water pressure. But it did not work after 20 minutes of this, and running several loads since then.

Bewitched, thanks for that information. I have one on order and looking forward to getting that installed. I did make a temporary fix that is working. I had my family doubters though. I cleaned the hose well around the cracking. I used double sided 3M brand tape, (for afixing auto trim to the outside of cars). I figured it would be water proof, so I did a couple of wraps with that around each fold that was cracked. Then I wrapped the whole area with Teflon tape. The Teflon probably didn't do anything other than cover the area and maybe apply some pressure so the tape wouldn't unseal. My pictures show the Teflon tape only around one sealed crack. Ultimately I wrapped that whole area with Teflon to look tidy. It doesn't leak!

 

[enduring]

Asko, that is the one I actually bought. Funny, I bought it before I saw your link, lol. Its on its way.

Now I have another question about the solenoid. Can I buy one off ebay from europe, and it will fit my USA water hoses? here is the one I was looking at on Ebay:

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[bewitched]

I think the problem is not if the hose will fit on an european valve, i think ours are powered at 220v and yours run on another voltage. if the voltage is the same then you can replace the entire assembly with an european model.

 

[enduring]

Bewitched, mine is a 220v, or is it 240v. The w1918 is a 220v or 240v. I don't understand voltage, so I can't be sure which it is 220 or 240. Is there another voltage in Europe? Sometimes I see something about a 208voltage on electrical things, but I don't even know what that means.

Here is a link to a used solenoid on Ebay with the same part number as mine. But its used, and I would prefer new.

http://https//www.ebay.com/p/Miele-W1900-Series-Washer-Part-03801391-Inlet-Valve-3-4-Inch-cold/1964350933?iid=232463613011&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D47507%26meid%3D66203a202d30498b881d71401083125d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26

 

[enduring]

Here is my part number for the solenoid valve on my machine:
3801391

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Barbara, since you have your machine opened up, look at some of the components inside, like look closely at the inlet valves, drain pump motor, etc.  Just because the machine has needs to be plugged into a 220V circuit, does NOT mean everything inside it uses 220V power.   The 220V is mainly for the heating elements.

 

I bought a W1926 washer back in April and at first the pump was not working.  When I removed it to inspect, stamped right on it was "120V".   After all, each half of the 220V power your washer plugs into, is 120V.   SO... before you order those European valves, check yours or check the wiring diagram to confirm what power they need.

 

[launderess]

Miele washing machines prior to the 3XXX series sold in USA

Are *NOT* pure 208v-240v machines.

Rather just like American dryers that use electricity for heating are 120v/208v-240v power (four or three prong "dryer" plug).

As posted above not all components inside the washer run on "220v" power, and yes a bulk of the high wattage goes for the heaters which are 2x 1500 watts (IIRC).

 

[foraloysius]

Officially European power is 230 Volts, but probably varies between 220 - 240 Volts.

 

[enduring]

thanks Kevin, Laundress, and Foraloysius. I have this picture of the drain pump, but it is working fine to my knowledge. The full number on the item is #261102. is this the part number? Can you tell from this number if it is 220 or 110 voltage? I am having a tough time googling this part and coming up with any information.

Kevin if I were to inspect the insides, can I tip the machine on its side to get view from bottom? I had a terrible time seeing anything with my phone/camera when I was exploring from the open front panel.

 

[enduring]

Here is my machine manual. These notes might provide information about the voltage, since it is referenced. Do the notes make sense to anyone? I can guess the one is the serial number. Would that very top note be the date? The previous owner was Eastern European, and some of the notes written might be slightly different from what is typically seen in the US.

I can look into the solenoid later this evening when I get home from work, to see if I can find the voltage listed on the part.

Thanks.

 

[launderess]

That is just the electrical and other information

Copied down from the serial plate inside washer.

120v/240v at 60hz you already knew. That is the standard electric "dryer" connection for USA, but in this case it is for a washer.

https://fredsappliance.com/service/3-prong-vs-4-prong-dryer-outlets-whats-the-difference/



The 2800 watts just gives total amount of power for the heating elements.

 

[enduring]

Miele parts department couldn't find the serial number of my machine. I'll call it "the Wisconsin machine". After 3 try's with 2 different people. That's weird. Miele did say that the w1918 takes a 240 volt cold water intake valve. Part # 03801391, for $254.21, before s&h. That's a lot more than the one in the link I posted above.

 

[enduring]

Thanks launderess for the very straight forward video.