Miele G 893 User manual

Installation instructions
for freestanding, built-under and
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. 05 565 043

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 at the top of the door when open.
The model numbers quoted refer only to the basic model number, e.g. the
G 641 SCi is described as the G 641 in this booklet.
It is essential to read the Warning and Safety Instructions in the Operating
Instruction booklet before installing the dishwasher.
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Installing a freestanding dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing integrated "i" Dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. Fitting protective cover plate to worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Fitting the facia panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Building the dishwasher into a niche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Securing pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Angle connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Matching the facia panel to the height of adjacent drawer fronts . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Fitting the (matching) door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fitting the fixing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fitting and securing the door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Securing the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. Adjusting the door springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8. Matching the plinth facing of a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing built-under "U" model dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1. Fitting protective cover plate to worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Building the dishwasher into its niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dishwasher height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Screw feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3. Calculate the decor panel height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4. Matching the plinth facing of a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. Securing the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. Adjusting the door springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7. Adjusting the plinth return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. Matching the plinth facing of a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connection to the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Venting the drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
"i"- Integrated dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Built-under "U" model dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Freestanding dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents
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Freestanding dishwashers
Freestanding dishwashers do not
require any special installation fixings in
the kitchen, (except for plumbing and
electrical connection points. See
relevant sections at the end of this
booklet).
Ensure that the drain hose, inlet hose
and the electric cable are laid to reach
the connection point without any kinks.
^The dishwasher must be level and
stable when installed.
^Any unevenness in the floor level can
be compensated for by adjusting the
four screw feet.
Depending on model
the adjustment range is:
– G 601 - G 632 2 cm
(85-87 cm total height)
– G 646 - G 698, G 975 4 cm
(85-89 cm total height)
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Integrated ("i") dishwashers
"i" dishwashers are specially designed
for building under a continuous
worktop.
–The control panel with its
accessories is included with the "i"
dishwasher in a separate package
for on-site fixing.
–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 facing. 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
facing 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.
An "i" model dishwasher can be
converted into a built-under "U"
dishwasher.
–A decor set GDU must be used.
–A plinth facing to cover the plinth
area is supplied with the decor set.
The plinth facing can be adjusted to
match the height of adjacent plinths.
The plinth return is freely adjustable.
The decor set is supplied with a
separate installation booklet.
,To ensure stability, "i" and "U" mo-
del 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.
,On dishwashers with a drying
fan, moist air is expelled through the
vent outlet in the front of the machine
at the end of a programme. It
continues to be expelled for a
certain length of time or until the
door is opened.
To prevent damaging surrounding
fittings (e. g. worktops with wood
edging) the fan running time can be
increased by 14 minutes (see
"Additional functions" in the
Operating Instruction manual for the
machine).
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Building in dimensions
Dishwasher models G 601 - G 632
Dishwasher models G 636 - G 698,
G 975
1) Niche height 870 mm
2) Niche 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 801 - G 832
Dishwasher models G 836 - G 898
1) Niche height 890 mm
2) Niche 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 underside of the worktop is
protected against steam rising from the
machine by a special cover plate.
,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.
^Align the cover plate to the front
edge of the worktop in the middle of
the niche.
^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.
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2. Fitting the facia panel
The dishwasher must not be used until the control panel has been correctly
fitted.
Dishwashers with selector dial
(G 601 - G 624, G 638 - G 686, G 801 - G 824, G 838 - G 884, G 975)
^Attach cap ato push button switch.
^Push the ventillation grille b
(depending on model) into position
so that the slats on the grille are
facing downwards.
^Place the facia panel cin position
and use the six screws dto screw in
place through from the inside of the
door.
^Attach selector e.
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Dishwashers with programme selector buttons
(G 632, G 692 - G 696, G 832, G 892 - G 896)
^Attach cap ato push button switch.
^Push the ventillation grille binto
position so that the slats on the grille
are facing downwards.
^Place the facia panel cin position and
use the six screws dto screw in place
through from the inside of the door.
^Insert programme selector buttons e
and function buttons f(the number of
buttons will depend on model).
Dishwashers with programme buttons (G 698, G 898)
^Attach cap ato push button switch.
^Push the ventillation grille binto
position so that the slats on the grille
are facing downwards.
^Place the facia panel cin position
and use the six screws dto screw in
place through from the inside of the
door.
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3.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.
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 worktop (step 6).
Two securing pieces are supplied for
this purpose.
^Fit the securing pieces into the slots
on both the left and right hand sides.
Granite and marble worktops:
With these worktops the dishwasher
must be securely screwed to
neighbouring units on the right and left
hand sides. For this you will require two
special fixing brackets (these are
included in the accessory pack
together with fitting instructions and
screws).
Angle connector
The angle connector for the water
drainage hose at the rear of the
dishwasher can be turned.
^Turn the angle connector 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.
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Now adjust the feet until the seal on
the top of the dishwasher is right up
against the underside of the
worktop, to which it will be screwed
later. Ensure that the dishwasher
stands level.
Rear screw feet
^Use a TORX T20 screwdriver to
adjust the rear screw feet to the
required height.
Higher = turn clockwise
Lower = turn anti-clockwise
Several turns are needed to adjust
1 mm in height.
Front screw feet
^Adjust the front screw feet manually
or with a flat blade screwdriver.
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4.Matching the facia panel to
the height of adjacent drawer
fronts
The facia panel can be aligned with the
drawer fronts by adjusting the spacer
bars.
^Using an 8 mm socket spanner turn
clockwise or anti-clockwise until the
required height is reached.
If necessary some or all spacer bars
can be removed.
^Press out the spacer bars from the
fitting slits in the facia panel.
Adjustment range:
from 112 mm: Facia panel
without spacer bars
to 145 mm: Facia panel with
up to 4 spacer bars
to 154 mm: when using an extra
(fifth) spacer bar
(special accessory at
extra cost)
After adjustment cut off any
protruding lengths of screws.
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5.Fitting the (matching) door
front
Fixing brackets are already fitted on
stainless steel door fronts. These fronts
cannot be shortened.
(Go to "Fitting and securing the door
front".)
The door of a kitchen base unit (without
drawer front or fittings) is normally used
for the door front.
If a kitchen door front is not available, a
panel with the following dimensions
may be used:
Width: depending on model
G 601 - G 632
G 801 - G 832 }440 - 447 mm
G 636 - G 698, G 975
G 836 - G 898 }590 - 597 mm
Thickness:
the same thickness as the neighbouring
door fronts but a minimum of 16 mm.
Height:
Dimension X
Fitting the fixing bracket
A fixing bracket must be fitted to the
rear of the door front panel. This is then
used for attaching the door front panel
to the door outer panel on the machine.
Templates are provided to position the
fixing bracket and the door front
accurately.
^On each side of the fixing bracket
position a template with the rule
markings facing outwards.
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^Hang the fixing bracket into the slits
in the machine door outer panel.
^Push the overhanging ends of the
templates under the facia panel.
^Adjust the fixing bracket a:
The long holes in the machine outer
door must be aligned with the
matching markings on the template.
^Mark the height of the top edge of
adjacent kitchen base unit doors on
the template b.
^Take off the fixing bracket.
^Lay the door front down with the rear
side facing upwards.
^Lay the bracket on the rear side of
the door front and adjust so that:
– the marks on the template for the
upper edge of the adjacent base unit
doors match the top edge of the
door front.
– the fixing bracket must be the same
distance from the left and right hand
side edges of the door front.
^Use strips of adhesive tape to hold
the bracket in this position.
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^Drill the fixing holes to a depth of
about 10 mm, using a 2.5 mm drill
bit.
^Secure the fixing bracket to the door
front using the countersunk screws
supplied.
^Take off the templates.
Keep the templates in case the
dishwasher is ever fitted with a new
door front.
Fitting and securing the door front
^Hang the door front into the slits in
the machine door outer panel.
^Open the dishwasher door slightly.
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^Adjust the door front height on one
side and lightly screw in a T20 Torx
screw on this side.
^Adjust the door front height on the
other side and also lightly screw in a
T20 Torx screw on this side.
^Close the dishwasher door.
^Check the alignment of the door
panel.
^If it is not correctly aligned you may
need to loosen the screws and re-
adjust it to the correct alignment.
Once the door front is correctly
positioned:
^Open the dishwasher door.
^Tighten all the Torx screws on the
sides.
^Plug the openings for the fixing
screws using the plastic stoppers
provided.
,Door fronts differ in weight and it
is therefore essential that the door
springs are adjusted after the door
front has been fitted. See Step 7.
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6.Securing the dishwasher
^Open the dishwasher door.
The holes in the securing pieces
must line up with the long holes in
the worktop cover plate. If this is not
the case, adjust the position of the
dishwasher in the niche (ensure that
the dishwasher is the same distance
from the neighbouring kitchen units
on the right and left hand sides and
line the dishwasher door front up
with neighbouring door fronts).
^Screw the countersunk screws
(3.9 x 22) supplied upwards through
the securing pieces on the left and
right hand sides into the work surface
to secure the dishwasher.
Ensure that the seal on the top edge
of the dishwasher fits directly
against the worktop. If this is not the
case, adjust the height adjustable
feet some more (see Step 3).
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7.Adjusting the door springs
The door springs are correctly adjusted
when the door remains stationary when
left open at 45 °.
If the door drops down, then the door
springs need to be tightened.
If it closes then the springs need to be
loosened.
The adjusting screw is located in the
upper front strip at the left hand side of
the dishwasher.
Please note:
If the door front is too heavy for the
door springs (i.e. the door falls open)
then stronger springs should be fitted.
Please contact your Miele dealer or the
Miele Spare Parts Department for
advice.
^Half open the dishwasher door.
The door springs are easier to adjust
when the door is only half open than
when it is fully open.
^Adjust the door spring with a Torx
T20 or a 1 x 5.5 mm screwdriver until
it is correctly balanced:
- Turn clockwise = tighten
- Turn anti-clockwise = loosen.
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8.Matching the plinth facing
of a kitchen run
The plinth area of the dishwasher is
normally covered with a plinth run
matching the kitchen furniture.
The height (H) of the plinth facing in
front of the dishwasher depends on the
plinth return (R) and how much the
door front extends below the
dishwasher door (P).
^Place the plinth facing directly in front
of the kitchen run but do not attach.
^Carefully open the dishwasher door.
If the door front comes into contact with
the kitchen plinth when the dishwasher
door is opened the plinth facing in the
area behind the dishwasher door needs
to be cut to size.
^To do this mark where the edge of the
door front comes into contact with the
plinth facing.
^Cut the plinth facing to size along this
line.
^Place the plinth facing in front of the
kitchen run again and check whether
the dishwasher door can be opened
fully.
If it cannot, trim the plinth facing
again until the correct size is
achieved.
^Secure the plinth facing to the
adjacent kitchen units in accordance
with the kitchen furniture
manufacturer’s instructions.
If your kitchen does not have a plinth
run matching the kitchen furniture, the
plinth area can be covered with a
separate plinth kit, available at extra
cost (special accessory).
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