User manual MIELE G 450

[. . . ] 41 3 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Freestanding dishwashers Freestanding dishwashers do not require any special installation fixings in the kitchen, (except for plumbing and electrical connection points. Ensure that the drain hose, inlet hose and the electric cable are laid to reach the connection point without any kinks. ^ 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 450 4 cm (85-89 cm total height) 4 Installing integrated "i" Dishwashers Integrated ("i") dishwashers "i" dishwashers are specially designed for building under a continuous worktop. [. . . ] 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. ^ 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 which are further back from the edge. ^ Use soapy water to wipe off any excess sealant. ^ 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. 23 Installing built-under "U" model dishwashers 2. Building the dishwasher into its niche Connection to water and drainage should be sited beside and not behind the dishwasher for accessibility. Many kitchen unit manufacturers provide a cut-out in the base of the sink base unit for 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. Some of the following steps require the dishwasher to be pulled forward a little way out of the niche. The plumbing and electrical points should not be connected until you have finished installing the dishwasher in its niche. , 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. 24 Installing built-under "U" model dishwashers Dishwasher height ^ Adjust the height of the dishwasher manuually before installing the dishwasher. ^ Pull the dishwasher out of its recess enough to allow easy access to the front panel fixing screws on either side of the door. ^ Loosen and remove the fixing screws and push the side decor frame strips downwards until they are free of the dishwasher outer door panel and can be removed. 4. Matching the plinth facing of a kitchen run 28 Installing built-under "U" model dishwashers ^ Bow the panel slightly, pull it out from under the control panel and take it off. ^ Shorten the decor frame strips, and the filler card (if used) by dimension X. ^ When using the decor panel supplied: Draw a line to join the two marks for measurement X. Shorten the decor panel along this line. ^ Loosen the screws a in the door outer panel, but do not unscrew completely. ^ Push the lower edge of the adapter plate b (corresponding to dimension X) upwards far enough for its lower edge to be in a line with the lower edge of the adjacent kitchen unit door front(s). ^ Tighten the screws a in the adapter plate. , To avoid the risk of scratching the decor panel and decor frame strips you can cover the cutting lines with adhesive tape. Make sure that you use a tool which is suitable for cutting the material from which the panel and decor frame strips are made. Sand down any rough edges. When the decor frame strips are shortened, the hook on the lower edge is cut off. It is used for securing the strips to the door outer panel. 29 Installing built-under "U" model dishwashers ^ Refit the filler card (if used) and the decor panel. [. . . ] ­ The drain hose can be extended using a connection piece and an extra drain hose, (up to max. ­ A hose clip is supplied for connecting the drain hose to the on-site drainage outlet. The hose can thus be laid to the right or left without needing to loosen the hose clip supplied. ­ The on-site water pipe connection for the drain hose may be designed to fit more than one diameter of hose. [. . . ]