Miele G 7881 Service Manual

022 Front Paneling
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Descriptive Technical Documentation
DTD no. 62-7881 022-1
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1 Technical Data
Door Spring Mat.
No.ColorTensile
Force (lbs)Tensile
Force (N)Length
(inches)Length (mm)
04083990 Red60.6
2707.9
200
04274900 Orange43.7
1957.9
200
04348560 Blue57.2
2559.8
250
04083960 White85.3
3807.9
200
04944700 Yellow76.3
3407.9
200
04317280 None [1]85.3
3809.8
250
04839430 Green94.3
4209.8
250
05390030
1)None [2]107.8
48010.4
265
Table 1:Door Spring Color Codes and Technical Data
1)For doors with particularly heavy decor panels.
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2 Function
2.1 Machine Installation and Leveling
These machines must be installed perfectly level. The height-adjustable machine
feet (022 Fig. 1, Pos. 1) are accessible after the toekick is removed. See Service
Panel Removal, 022 4.2. For more information regarding correct installation and
leveling, see the appropriate operating/installation instructions.
2.2 Door Springs and Support Mechanism
The door is supported by two springs and cables. In some models, the springs
may have different tensile...

4 Service
4.1 Removing the Outer Door Panel
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Warning!
Hold and support the outer door panel when removing it. This will keep the panel
from falling or twisting.
AOpen the door and remove the countersunk screws (022 Fig. 1, Pos. 4)
around the inner edge.
AClose the door and remove the outer door panel.
4.2 Service Panel Removal
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Warning!
Disconnect the machine from the main electrical supply.
Fig. 1:Service Panel
ARemove the two screws securing the service panel (022 Fig. 1, Pos. 3).
AHold the service...

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Note
The illustration incorrectly shows a screw in the center.
Note
When re-installing, ensure that the door emergency release cord (021 Fig. 1,
Pos. 3), is guided through the small rectangular opening in the top of the service
panel. The ring on the cord must be accessible by hand from below through the
cutout in the service panel (022 Fig. 1, Pos. 5).
4.3 Removing the Lid
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Fig. 2:Machine Lid (Non-CD Models)
AOpen the door.
ARemove the two Phillips screws (022 Fig. 2, Pos. 1).
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Note
In CD models,...

4.4 Spring Replacement (Right/Left)
ARemove the right or left side panel (Side Panel Removal, 010 4.1).
AClose the door.
ARelease the spring tension; see Spring Adjustment, 022 4.7.
AUnhook the spring.
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Danger!
Exercise caution when opening the door. Because the door is no longer held in
place by spring tension, it can fall forward.
ARe-install by following these instructions in reverse order.
AThe tension provided by the new spring must be adjusted after installation.
See Spring Adjustment, 022 4.7....

4.6 Spring Mechanism Removal
ARemoving the Lid, 022 4.3.
ARemove the right and left side panels; see Side Panel Removal, 010 4.1.
ARemove the right and left springs; see Spring Replacement (Right/Left), 022
4.4.
AUnclip the clamp above the spring mechanism.
ARemove the spring mechanism.
4.7 Spring Adjustment
AOpen the door.
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Note
The spring adjustment screw is located in the top front edge of the machine
cabinet, to the left.
AUse a Phillips-head screwdriver to adjust the screw.
AClockwise = tighten....

030 Spray System, Heater
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Descriptive Technical Documentation
DTD no. 62-7881 030-1
18.09.2013, US_am This information should not be duplicated or passed on without Miele approval. All rights reserved. 

1 Technical Data
Heater Elements
Power Rating Voltage Use
R1 2.2kW 230V Water and drying
R2 and R3 2.2kW each 230V Water only
Table 1:Heater Element Data (as per Parts CD)
Descriptive Technical Documentation
030-2 DTD no. 62-7881
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2 Function
2.1 Spray System
Freshwater circulation system with one rotating spray arm and direct injection for
the upper basket.
2.2 Heater Elements
The three heater elements, R1, R2, and R3, are used for heating the wash cabinet
and for drying. They are connected in a star formation as standard. They can be
rewired for other voltages; see 080 2.4 Power Supply Connection Conversion
Possibilities. The G 7882 CD and G 7883 CD cannot be rewired.
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Danger!
The connections from the heater elements to the two...