Miele PG 8581 - Connecting the Water Drain

Plumbing
*INSTALLATION*
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Connecting the water drain
- A non-return valve is incorporated into the drain system in the ma-
chine to prevent drainage water flowing back into the machine via
the drain hose.
- The machine drainage hose should be connected to a separate
drain for the machine only. If no separate drain is available, Miele
recommends connecting it to a dual-chamber siphon.
 As standard, the drain water of the machine will reach tempera-
tures greater than 158°F (70°C).
At this temperature, drain water can damage the drain system.
In order to reduce the drainage temperature Miele offers an op-
tional drain water cool-down kit.
- The on-site connection point, measured from the lower edge of the
machine, should be positioned at a height between 11 3/4" (0.3m)
and 3' 3" (1.0m). If it is lower than 11 3/4" (0.3m), the drain hose
must be laid in a coil at a height of at least 11 3/4" (0.3m).
- The drainage system must be able to accommodate a minimum
drainage flow of 4 gpm (16 l/min).
- The drainage hose is approx. 4' 7" (1.4m) long and flexible with an
internal diameter of 7/8" (22mm). Hose clips for the connection are
supplied.
- The drain hose must not be shortened.
- The drain hose can be extended using a connection piece to attach
a further length of hose. The drainage length must not be longer
than 13' (4.0m), and the delivery head must not exceed 13' (4.0m).
- Drainage noise can be considerably reduced if the drainage hose is
positioned in an arc at a minimum height of 2' (0.6m) and a max.
height of 3' 3" (1.0m) measured from the bottom edge of the ma-
chine.
Also refer to the supplied installation diagram!