Can the table tops be taken off Miele free standing dishwashers?

[Mairead M]

Hi does anybody know if the table tops be taken off Miele free standing-dishwashers?

Specifically, I’m looking to purchase a G 5210 SC model as pictured below in stainless steel.
To fit it under the counter, I need to be able to remove the table-top so the height is reduced.
This is how my old free-standing zanussi dishwasher fitted which I am replacing.

I don’t want a integrated dishwasher as I don’t have a door panel and I’m not matching it with any kitchen furniture. the dishwasher just needs to fit under a low counter where there is 815 mm of clearance. Miele dishwashers will fit easily if the tops can be removed. They are the shortest dishwasher I’ve found on the market.

Just an bit of info for anyone in a similar predicament who finds this thread: I’ve discovered recently that most dishwashers now won’t fit under a counter that is 815mm off the ground as most dishwashers are 820mm in height once the table tops are removed. Although Bosch dishwashers are 815mm in height once the table top is removed, I couldn’t find out if there are things sticking up on their current models once you remove the table top which would prevent me putting it under my counter. You can remove the top from a Hotpoint dishwasher and it’s flat but they are 820mm in height once you do.

Thank-you.

[Mairead M]

Just to answer my own question:
The top on the miele G 5210 SC dishwasher definitely can be removed and it’s flat when you remove it.

This is what it looks like.
https://i.imgur.com/Q6NgeDt.jpg
(The forum says I’m not allowed to embed the image as I’ve reached my quota)

I was able to fit it easily under a counter which has a 815mm space beneath it.
Looks to be about 5 to 10 mm more clearance.
It is possible, I believe to, raise all the legs from the front after it has been installed although I haven’t tried that and might not.

To remove the top, you open the door and there are two screws above. You remove them and then pull the top towards you and then up.
Here are the instructions:
https://i.imgur.com/iyLc1QL.png

[don]

On the Miele website it does say that the G 5210 SC machine is 60cm wide and from 81cm high which implies that the machine can be used without the worktop lid. I would check with Miele as to whether or not it requires a height reduction plate which is just a couple of mm thick. Don’t want you invalidating the warranty

Don

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