Miele F 1471 Vi User manual
Operating and Installation
instructions
Freezer
with Ice/Water Dispenser
F 1471 Vi
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 155 770
en - US, CA
Installation instructions
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc., are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the gas and
electrical supply and cut off the power
cord to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.
Caring for the environment
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Have the appliance installed by a
qualified technician, according to
the enclosed installation instructions.
The manufacturer is not liable for
damage to property due to an
incorrect installation or water
connection.
WARNING
This appliance is top-heavy and
must be secured to prevent it from
tipping forward.
Keep the door closed until the
appliance is completely installed
and secured as per the installation
instructions.
Empty weight of your machine:
F 1471 Vi ..........309lbs(140 kg)
Installation site
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated room.
Do not install the appliance:
- outdoors,
- in an environment with dripping
water,
- in rooms which are at risk of frost.
The installation location should not be
exposed to direct sunlight, nor near a
heat source, such as an oven,
radiator, etc.
The ambient temperature should not
drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above
110°F (43°C), otherwise malfunctions
may occur.
If installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable insulating
plate or observe the following minimum
distances from the heat source:
–1
1/4" (3 cm) from an electric cooktop
or oven.
–12" (30 cm) from a gas cooktop or
oven.
Installation
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Base
A fully loaded appliance is very heavy.
The load-bearing capacity of your floor
must meet the following requirements:
F 1471 Vi ..........505lbs(229 kg)
To ensure that the appliance is installed
securely and functions properly, the
base must be flat, level and made of a
hard, rigid material.
If in doubt, contact Miele.
Furniture/fixtures
The new appliance will be mounted
securely to adjacent and overhead
furniture/fixtures.
For this reason it is essential that all
attachable furniture/fixtures are
connected securely to the base or the
wall by suitable means.
Ventilation
The air intake and outlet must not be
blocked or covered in any way. They
also need to be dusted/cleaned on a
regular basis.
Installation niche
To ensure safe, trouble-free installation
and the best possible cosmetic result,
check to be sure that the installation
space complies with the installation
dimensions. See "Niche dimensions".
The side walls of the installation cavity
must be plumb.
The minimum thickness of the side
walls and the top wall must be 5/8"
(16 mm).
The minimum thickness of the toe-kick
panel must be ½" (13 mm). A thickness
of 3/4" (19 mm) is recommended.
Installation
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Custom door panels
This appliance is compatible with all
styles and designs of kitchen cabinetry.
The total weight of the decorative
panel(s) must not exceed the following:
F 18X1 Vi ...........134lbs(61kg)
Installation options
There are many different installation
options. These are limited only by the
design of the kitchen.
The door hinge cannot be
exchanged.
Single column
The appliance can be installed at any
preferred location in the kitchen.
However, be sure the door will open
and close properly in the chosen
location.
Side-by-side
This appliance can be installed
"side-by-side" with another
fridge/freezer using a "Merging Kit".
The "Merging Kit" can be obtained from
Miele.
Contact Miele or your dealer for
specific information about which
combinations will work with your
appliance.
. . . without partition
If the appliances are installed directly
next to each other (without a partition),
they will need to be attached together.
A heating mat must also be installed.
This will help avoid condensation and
prevent damage.
For instructions on how to attach the
appliances and install the heating mat,
please refer to the instructions included
in the "Merging Kit" available from
Miele.
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53
. . . with partition
The minimum thickness of the partition
is 5/8" (16 mm).
If there is a partition between the
adjacent appliances, then each
appliance is to be individually installed
within its own niche.
A heating mat must only be installed if
the partition wall is less than 6"
(160 mm) wide.
For instructions on how to install the
heating mat please refer to the
instructions included in the "Merging
Kit".
The "Merging Kit" can be obtained
from Miele.
Side panels
If one side of the appliance is visible, a
side panel must be used.
The side panel must be firmly secured
to the wall, the floor and the overhead
furniture/fixtures before the appliance is
placed in the cavity.
The dimensions of the side panel are
taken from the opposite wall of the
installation space. During installation,
ensure that the cavity is square and the
measurements are correct.
Installation
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Niche dimensions
Niche width (A)
F 1471 Vi 18" (457 mm)
Dimensions
55
1. Power supply
2. Water connection
A
F 1471 Vi 9" (229 mm)
Door dimensions (open min. 115°)
AB
F 1471 Vi 20 11/16" (525 mm) 9 3/16" (234 mm)
Dimensions
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Dimensions
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