Miele PG 8050i Fitting instructions

Installation instructions
Professional dishwasher PG 8050i
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before
installation or use.
en - CA, US
Always read the "Warning and safety instructions" in the operations manual before installing the dishwasher.
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Contents
Installation .......................................................4
1. Installing the steam deflector (if applicable) ............................6
2. Installing the dishwasher under the countertop .........................7
Installing the slides ...............................................7
Mounting brackets ...............................................8
Leveling legs....................................................9
3. Aligning the control panel with the drawer fronts .......................10
4. Fitting the front panel .............................................11
Fitting the mounting bracket .......................................11
5. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop............................15
6. Adjusting the door springs ........................................16
7. Installing the toekick .............................................17
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Installation
Integrated ("i") dishwashers
"i" models are designed for installation under a continuous countertop.
The control panel with accessories is
enclosed in a separate package for on site installation.
The front is designed for a custom
made panel to match the existing kitchen cabinets.
The dishwasher does not have a
toekick. The toekick area of the dishwasher needs to be covered either with the toekick board of the kitchen cabinets or with a separate one. The height of the dishwasher toekick can be adjusted to match that of adjacent cabinets. The toekick recess depth is also adjustable.
All instructions necessary for installing the dishwasher are described in the following text.
To ensure stability, these
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dishwashers should only be installed under a continuous countertop and securely fastened to the cabinet base units.
The dishwasher should not be
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installed underneath a cooktop. The radiant heat generated by the cook top may damage the dishwasher.
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Dimensions
Dishwasher model PG 8050i
1) with 34 7/8" (870 mm) machine height
2) with 32 1/4" (820 mm) machine height
Range of adjustment is approximately 2" (5 cm).
Installation
Machine heights between 35" and 37" can be obtained if the supplied legs are removed and extended legs are attached. Please contact the Miele Technical Service Department for the appropriate legs.
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Installation
1. Installing the steam
deflector (if applicable)
A stainless steel coverplate is supplied to protect the underside of the countertop against steam rising from the dishwasher when the door is opened. If the countertop is made of Corian(r), granite, marble or other solid, waterproof material, the steam deflector should not be used.
If two different materials meet up
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at the front edge of the countertop, then the join must be concealed by the cover plate.
^ Remove the protective backing from
the cover plate.
Nail the cover plate to the underside
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of the countertop with the nails provided.
Countertops with wood or laminate edging:
^ Hammer the nails through the back
row of holes.
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Squeeze sealant from the supplied tube all the way along the hollow molding in the cover plate.
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Align the cover plate to the front edge of the countertop in the middle of the niche.
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^ Use soapy water to wipe off any
excess sealant.
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2. Installing the dishwasher
under the countertop
For ease of service and quick disconnection, it is best to install the machine so that the water and electricity supplies can be accessed through an adjacent cabinet, rather than situating them behind the machine.
If the electrical and water supplies are located behind the machine the dishwasher will have to be removed from the cabinet for service. See the "Plumbing" and "Electrical" sections for proper connection procedures before continuing. If electrical and water supplies are not located in adjacent cabinetry it is extremly important that the toekick is removable.
Installing the slides
Two slides are included and should be installed on the feet of the dishwasher before the machine is pushed under the countertop. This will allow the machine to slide easier, protect the floor, and allow adjustment of the rear leveling legs from the front of the machine.
Adjust the height of the legs so that
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the top of the dishwasher is roughly 1/4" (5 mm) below the countertop.
Tipping the machine slightly to the rear, if possible, will make adjusting the front legs easier. Make sure the machine is level when adjustments are complete.
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There must be no electrical outlet behind the dishwasher. Risk of overheating and fire if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
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Place the slides, with the ratchet at the rear, under the dishwasher legs.
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Mounting brackets
To ensure stability this dishwasher should be securely attached to the countertop (step 6). Two mounting brackets are included for this purpose.
^ Insert the tab of each bracket into the
guide holes on the top.
Stone or marble countertops: For these countertops the dishwasher must be secured to the adjacent cabinets. Special brackets must be used, see "Accessories".
The drain hose connection at the rear of the dishwasher can be turned to allow the hose to be angled to the right or left.
^ Push the machine into the opening,
making sure the electrical cable and hoses can reach their connection points without kinks.
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Leveling legs
^ Adjust the rear leveling legs to the
required height with a T20 Torx screwdriver.
To raise the machine - turn clockwise. To lower the machine -turn counter
clockwise. Several turns may be needed to set the correct height. A low speed electric or cordless screwdriver can also be used.
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^ Adjust the front leveling legs by
pushing on the feet with a slotted screwdriver.
The dishwasher should be raised until it just touches the underside of the countertop.
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3. Aligning the control panel with the drawer fronts
The control panel can be aligned with
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the drawer fronts of the kitchen cabinets by adjusting the spacer bars.
^ Using an 1/3" (8 mm) socket, turn the
nut clockwise or counterclockwise until the spacers reach the required height.
If necessary, individual (or all) spacer bars can be removed.
To remove the spacer bars from the
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control panel, place the panel on a table, printed side up, and gently push down on the spacer bars at a point near the bottom of the control panel. This will release the mounting bolts from their slots.
Adjustment range from 4 1/2" control panel with­(112 mm): out spacer bars,
to 5 3/4" control panel with (145 mm): four spacer bars,
to 6" using a fifth spacer bar (154 mm): (optional accessory).
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After adjusting the control panel height, cut off the plastic screw excess.
Installation
4. Fitting the front panel
Mounting 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 front panel.
If a kitchen door front is not available, a panel with the following dimensions may be used:
Width: 23 1/4" - 23 1/2" (590 - 597 mm)
Thickness: the same thickness as the adjacent front panels, but at least 2/3" (16 mm).
Height: Dimension X
Fitting the mounting bracket
A mounting bracket must be fitted to the rear of the front panel. Templates are provided to position the mounting bracket and the front panel correctly.
^ Place a template on each end of the
bracket as shown, making sure the rule marks face the outside of the bracket.
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Hang the bracket on the machine
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door.
^ Slide the top edge of the templates
under the spacer bars and control panel.
^ Slide the mounting bracket up or
down until the oblong holes on the machine door align with the corresponding marks on the template (as shown in the left side of inset a
^ Draw a line on each template that is
even with the top edge of the adjacent cabinet door (inset b).
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^ Remove the bracket from the door.
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Place the door panel on a flat surface, good side facing down, taking care not to scratch the surface. Make certain that the bottom of the panel is closest to you.
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Place the bracket on the back of the door panel and adjust it so that:
the lines drawn on the templates align with the upper edge of the door panel and;
the mounting bracket is centered (left to right) on the door panel.
Tape the bracket to the door panel to
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hold it in place while the mounting holes are being drilled.
^ Proceed to step "Drill pilot holes ...".
If the adjacent cabinetry (or appliance) does not have drawers and alignment to a drawer line is im­possible:
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Remove the bracket from the
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machine door and place it on the rear of the door panel so that: – the bracket is centered left to right, and – the bottom of the bracket is
aligned with the (X) line.
Tape the bracket to the door panel to
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hold it in place while the mounting holes are being drilled.
^ Hang the bracket on the machine
door, without the templates, and tighten the four locking screws on the edges of the door panel.
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Close the door.
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Measure the distance from the adjacent cabinet (or appliance) door bottom to the bottom of the mounting bracket (X).
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Using measurement (X), draw a line on the rear of the door panel (X) inches up from the bottom.
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Drill pilot holes for the screws using a 3/32" (2.5 mm) bit.
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Attach the bracket to the panel using the 6 screws provided.
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Remove the templates (if used).
The templates should be kept in case you want to install a different door panel on the dishwasher at a later date.
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Attach the panel to the dishwasher
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by aligning the bracket tabs with the slots on the door.
Push up one side of the door panel
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until it touches the spacer bars (or control panel if spacer bars are not being used) and lightly tighten the T20 Torx screws on the corresponding edge of the machine door.
Repeat the process with the other
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side of the door panel.
Shut the door.
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Check that the door panel is adjusted
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correctly. It should be snug at the top and neatly aligned with the cabinet drawer and door lines. If it is not aligned properly, loosen the Torx screws and readjust the panel
Once the door panel is positioned correctly:
^ Open the dishwasher door.
^ Tighten all the Torx screws on the
edges of the dishwasher door.
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Open the dishwasher door slightly. If the locking screws on the edge of the dishwasher door can not be reached, the dishwasher will have to be pulled out of its opening a few inches.
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^ Use the provided caps to plug the
locking screw access holes.
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Front panels differ in weight and it is therefore essential that the door springs are adjusted after the front panel has been fitted! See Step 6.
5. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop
Open the dishwasher door.
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If a steam deflector is installed under the countertop, the bracket holes must align with the slots in the deflector.
Installation
^ Using flat head screws, secure the
dishwasher to the countertop by screwing through both the mounting bracket and the steam deflector.
Make certain that the white rubber seal located at the top, outer edge of the dishwasher is tight against the bottom of the countertop. Do not drill any additional holes through any portion of the wash cabinet. If in doubt on how to secure the dishwasher, please call the Miele Technical Service Department.
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6. Adjusting the door springs
Open the dishwasher door halfway.
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If the door remains in this position when released, the springs are adjusted correctly.
If the door drops, the tension on the springs needs to be increased.
If it closes on its own, the tension on the springs needs to be decreased.
The adjusting screw is located behind the door in the upper front strip, on 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 Service Department for advice.
Open the dishwasher door halfway.
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The door springs are easier to adjust when the door is only half open.
^ To adjust the door springs use a T20
Torx or a small slotted screwdriver and turn the screw:
- clockwise to increase the tension
- counterclockwise to decrease the tension.
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Installation
7. Installing the toekick
The base area of the dishwasher is normally covered with the toekick board of the kitchen cabinets.
To prevent damaging the front panel, and before installing the toekick, measurements must be taken to ensure that the toekick will not interfere with the complete opening of the dishwasher door.
The panel overhang (P), and toekick depth of recess (R), determine the maximum dishwasher toekick height (H).
Place the toekick board directly in
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front of the kitchen cabinet base run, but do not attach.
Carefully open the dishwasher door.
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If the front panel comes into contact with the toekick when the dishwasher door is opened, the toekick in the area behind the dishwasher door needs to be cut to size.
To do this, mark where the edge of
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the front panel comes into contact with the toekick.
Cut the toekick to size along this line.
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^ Place the toekick in front of the
kitchen cabinet base run again and check whether the dishwasher door can be opened fully. If it cannot, trim the toekick again until the correct size is achieved.
^ Secure the toekick board to the
adjacent kitchen cabinets in accordance with the instructions of the kitchen cabinet manufacturer.
If your kitchen does not have a toekick board matching the kitchen cabinets, you can purchase a toekick kit to cover the toekick area (special accessory).
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Alteration rights reserved / Publication date: 08/24/2010
M.-Nr. 07 865 040 / 01
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