Miele G 7881 Service Manual

3 Fault Repair
3.1 No Water Intake
Symptom
Water intake only starts after rotation of the circulation pump has been registered;
see 050 2.4 Circulation Pump M6.
Cause
Circulation pump is not running.
Remedy
ACheck the circulation pump for power or mechanical failure.
ASpeed Sensor B3/9 Check, 050 4.1.
Cause
WaterProof System (WPS) valve does not open.
Remedy
ASee fault codeF 0Ein 070 2.11.2 Intake/Drain Fault LED and/or 070 Table 51.
3.2 Minimum/Maximum Number of Flow Meter Pulses Not Achieved
Cause
Flow...

Remedy
ACheck the reed switch for correct operation and seating.
ACheck the reed switch connections and plugs.
AIf necessary, replace the reed switch; see Reed Switch (Supply Water Flow
Meter) Replacement, 041 4.2.
Descriptive Technical Documentation
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4 Service
4.1 Reed Switch B8/2 (Salt Container Float Switch) Replacement
AService Panel Removal, 022 4.2.
ADisconnect the plug connection from the reed switch.
AUse needlenose pliers to remove the circuit board (PCB) with reed switch
from the salt container.
ASlide the PCB with the new reed switch into the holder until it clips into
position.
AReconnect the plug connection.
4.2 Reed Switch (Supply Water Flow Meter) Replacement
AService Panel Removal, 022 4.2.
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Note
The flow meter is behind temperature...

4.3 Flow Meter (Cold Supply Water) Replacement
AService Panel Removal, 022 4.2.
ARemove the screws securing temperature limiter F2 (030 Fig. 3, Pos. 2).
ACarefully lift the temperature limiter slightly.
ASlide the flow meter up and out of its holder on the water softener.
ADisconnect the plug connection from the reed switch and disconnect the
hoses.
AInstall the new flow meter by following these instructions in reverse order.
4.4 Water Diverter Removal
ARemove the right-hand side panel (Side Panel...

042 Demineralized-Water Intake
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1 Technical Data
Solenoid Data
Valve VoltageFlow
PressureFlow RateConnection
Length
1)Threaded
Union
Demineraliz-
ed water
(Y20)1N AC 220/240 V
50/60 Hz21.8 - 145
psi (1.5 - 10
bar)
2)
2.1 gal/min (7.5
L/min)5.6' (1.7 m) 3/4"
Table 1:WaterProof System Data (as per Parts CD)
1)The standard WaterProof system hose can be replaced with a 14.8-foot (4.5-meter) version.2)With a pressure of 7.3 to 21.8 pounds per square inch (0.5 to 1.5 bar), the water intake time is
automatically extended by up to 5...

050 Drainage, Sump, Circulation Pump
Descriptive Technical Documentation
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1 Technical Data
Type VoltagePower
RatingMax. Flow
PressureMax. Flow RateWinding
Protection
Drain
pumpBE28B31N AC 200/
220 V 60HzApprox.
80 VA—min. 4.2 gal/min
(16 L/min)Integrated
Circulation
pumpMPE 11–
64/21N AC 220V
60HzApprox.
600 VA13 psi (0.9
bar)106 gal/min (400
L/min)Integrated
Table 1:Pump Data (as per Parts CD)
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2 Function
2.1 Sump and Associated Components
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Fig. 1:Sump and Associated Components
1 Float switch holder
2 Drain pump, M8
3 Heater level switch, B1/10
4 Circulation pump, M6
5 Speed sensor, B3/9
6 Water intake level switch, B1/1
7 Float switch housing
8 Float switch, B8/3
9 Float
Descriptive Technical Documentation
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2.2 Drainage
The machine comes supplied with a 5-foot, flexible drain hose (7⁄8-inch inner
diameter). In non-CD models, the steam condenser is drained internally through
the existing drain hose. The machine has a removable non-return valve. The drain
height should not exceed 3 feet. Floor drains are permissible; additionally, the
drain hose may be lengthened to 13 feet.
2.3 Drain Pump M8
Drain pump M8 (050 Fig. 1, Pos. 2) is located below the cabinet and is connected
to the right of the sump. It is...