Miele G 818 User manual

Installation instructions
for 45 cm wide fully integrated
dishwashers
It is essential to read the operating and
installation instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident or
damage to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 05 585 941

These installation instructions apply to several different dishwasher models.
Model numbers in this booklet refer to the model designation specified on the
data plate on the machine (and not the description on the control panel).
The data plate is located on the right hand side of the door when open.
The model numbers quoted refer only to the basic model number, e.g. the
G 603 SC-Vi is described as the G 603.
It is essential to read the "Warning and Safety Instructions" in the Operating
Instruction booklet before installing the dishwasher.
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Opening the door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Opening the door when the fixing bracket has been taken off: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. Fitting protective cover plate to worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Building the dishwasher into a niche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dishwasher height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Securing pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Fitting the matching door front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Adjusting the door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. Securing the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6. Adjusting the door springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. Matching the plinth facia of a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connection to the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Venting the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Special accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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This dishwasher is specially designed
for integration under a worktop run in a
fitted kitchen.
–The front of the dishwasher is
designed to take a front panel. It can
be fitted with a base unit door front to
match the rest of the kitchen.
–The dishwasher does not have a
plinth facia. The plinth area of the
dishwasher needs to be covered
either with a plinth facing to match
the kitchen furniture or with one
which can be ordered as a special
accessory. The separate plinth facia
can be height adjusted to suit the
kitchen. The plinth return is freely
adjustable.
Instructions for installing the
dishwasher are described in the
following sections.
,To ensure stability, these
dishwashers must only be installed
under a continuous worktop which
must be securely screwed to
neighbouring units.
,The dishwasher must not be
installed under a hob. The high
radiant temperatures which are
sometimes generated by a hob
could damage the dishwasher.
Opening the door
^Hold one corner of the upper fixing
bracket and pull towards you (small
arrow).
Opening the door when the fixing
bracket has been taken off:
^Insert your finger into the T-shaped
opening in the door opener and pull
the door open.
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Building in dimensions
Dishwasher models G 603 - G 618
1) Machine height 870 mm
2) Machine height 820 mm
Adjustment range approx. 5 cm
(82 - 87 cm total height).
Extended machine feet are available at
extra cost, (special accessory) where a
machine height of 87 to 92 cm is
required.
Dishwasher models G 803 - G 818
1) Machine height 890 mm
2) Machine height 840 mm
Adjustment range approx. 5 cm
(84 - 89 cm total height).
Extended machine feet are available at
extra cost, (special accessory) where a
machine height of 89 to 94 cm is
required.
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1.Fitting protective cover plate
to worktop
The plexiglass relfector panel and all
other installation items required are
included in the accessories pack
supplied with the dishwasher.
When the dishwasher is built-in, the
left hand side of the reflector panel
must be sited above the in-operation
light in the dishwasher control panel.
The procedure for fitting the reflector
panel will depend on the type of
worktop.
On wood and laminate worktops the
reflector panel is fitted together with the
protective cover plate.
The reflector panel is fitted without the
protective cover plate on granite and
marble worktops.
Wood or laminate worktops:
The underside of the worktop is
protected against steam rising from the
machine by a special cover plate.
A plastic holder is located on the left
hand side of the cover plate for the
dishwasher’s control light reflector
panel.
,If two different materials meet up
at the front edge of the worktop, then
the join must be concealed by the
cover plate.
^Remove the protective backing from
the cover plate.
^Squeeze sealant from the tube
supplied all the way along the hollow
moulding in the cover plate.
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^Align the cover plate to the front
edge of the worktop in the middle of
the niche.
If the worktop has a very rounded
edge, pull the cover plate further
forward so that the reflector panel is
still visible later on.
^Use the tacks supplied to nail the
cover plate to the underside of the
worktop.
Worktops with wood or laminate
edging:
Nail the tacks through the holes
further back from the edge.
^Use soapy water to wipe off any
excess sealant.
^Press the reflector panel into the
plastic holder in the cover plate.
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Granite or marble worktops:
Worktops made from hard materials
such as granite or marble do not need
the cover plate for protection. The
cover plate is only used as a guide for
marking the position for the reflector
panel plastic holder.
Keep the cover plate in case the
dishwasher is ever fitted under another
type of worktop.
^First, remove the protective foil
covering the plastic holder for the
reflector panel and then take the
holder out of the cover plate.
^Align the cover plate to the front
edge of the worktop in the middle of
the niche. Draw around the cut-out
for the plastic holder.
If the worktop has a very rounded
edge, pull the cover plate further
forward so that the reflector panel is
visible later.
^Stick the doublesided adhesive strip
supplied onto the back of the plastic
holder.
^Remove the protective foil from the
adhesive strip and stick the holder to
the underside of the worktop at the
marked position.
^Press the reflector panel into the
plastic holder.
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2.Building the dishwasher
into a niche
Connection to water and drainage
should be sited beside and not behind
the dishwasher for accessibility.
Connections are usually made in the
area under the sink. Many kitchen unit
manufacturers provide a cut-out in the
base of the sink base unit for the hoses
to be fed through.
If the base unit has no opening and if
there is not an opening through the
plinth area for connections, one must
be cut.
Suggested dimensions: 60 x 110 mm.
,There must be no electrical
sockets behind the dishwasher.
Danger of overheating and fire risk if
the dishwasher were to be pushed
up against a plug.
Dishwasher height
^Adjust the height manually before
installing the dishwasher.
Leave a space of approx. 5 mm
below the worktop to allow the
dishwasher to be pushed back easily
into the recess. Make sure that the
dishwasher stands level.
It is easier to adjust the screw feet if the
weight of the dishwasher is not bearing
down on them.
If possible tip the machine slightly.
Slides
You will find the slides in the upper
basket of the dishwasher.
They make installation of the
dishwasher easier and protect the floor
from possible damage when moving
the appliance into and out of the
recess. They are also used for
adjusting the height of the rear screw
feet.
^Fit the slides - with the ratchet at the
rear - under the screw feet.
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Securing pieces
To ensure stability, the dishwasher must
be fixed securely to the neighbouring
units (step 5). Two securing pieces are
supplied for this purpose.
^Fit the securing pieces into the slots
on both the left and right hand sides
and turn to the side.
Angle support
The angle support for the water
drainage hose at the rear of the
dishwasher can be turned.
^Turn the angle support in the
direction of the on-site connection for
the drainage hose.
^Push the dishwasher right back into
the recess. Ensure that the drain
hose, inlet hose and the electric
cable are laid to reach the
connection point without any kinks.
Make sure that the left side of the
reflector panel is sited above the
in-operation light in the dishwasher
control panel. To check, switch on
the dishwasher, select a programme
and close the door. The light is
visible when the dishwasher has
been aligned correctly.
If it does not light up then re-align
the dishwasher in the niche.
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