Miele KF 1801 Vi User manual

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Fridge-Freezer Combination

KF 1801 Vi

KF 1811 Vi

KF 1901 Vi

KF 1911 Vi

To prevent accidents

and appliance damage

read these instructions

before

installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 169 250

en - US, CA

Installation instructions

Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most

current product specification, technical & warranty information.

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 electrical supply

and cut off the power cord to prevent it

from becoming a hazard.

Caring for the environment

Have the appliance installed by a

qualified technician, according to

the enclosed installation instructions.

,WARNING

This appliance is top-heavy and

must be secured to prevent it from

tipping forward.

Keep the doors closed until the

appliance is completely installed

and secured as per the installation

instructions.

Empty weight of your machine:

KF 18X1 Vi .........455lbs(206 kg)

KF 19X1 Vi .........496lbs(225 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 that 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 observe the following

minimum distances from the heat

source:

–1

1/4" (3 cm) from an electric cooktop

or electric oven.

–12" (30 cm) from a gas or oil

cooktop, range or oven.

Installation

Base

A fully loaded appliance is very heavy.

The load-bearing capacity of your floor

must meet the following requirements:

KF 18X1 Vi .........950lbs(431 kg)

KF 19X1 Vi .......1,185 lbs (537 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 be

connected securely to the floor or wall

by a 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

Stainless steel panels

Stainless steel door panels and toe-kick

covers are available from Miele.

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:

KF 18X1 Vi

Upper door ..........104lbs(47kg)

Lower door ...........22lbs(10kg)

KF 19X1 Vi

Upper door ...........84lbs(38kg)

Lower door ...........31lbs(14kg)

Installation options

There are many different installation

options. You 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" is available from

Miele.

Contact Miele or your dealer for

specific information about which

combinations will work with your

appliance.

For instructions on how to attach the

appliances and install the heating

mat, please refer to the instructions

included with the "Merging Kit",

available from Miele.

Appliances attached together using

the "Merging Kit"

If the appliances are installed directly

next to each other (without a partition),

they need to be attached together

using the "Merging Kit".

Installation

Installation with partition using the

"Merging Kit"

The minimum thickness of the partition

is 5/8" (16 mm).

If there is a partition with a thickness

from 5/8" (16 mm) to 6 5/16" (160 mm)

between the adjacent appliances, then

each appliance should be individually

installed within its own niche using the

mounting accessories included.

The "Merging Kit" will also be needed.

The "Merging Kit" is available from

Miele.

Installation with partition without

using the "Merging Kit"

If there is a partition with a thickness of

more than 6 5/16" (160 mm) between

the adjacent appliances, then each

appliance should be individually

installed within its own niche using the

mounting accessories included (the

"Merging Kit" is not necessary).

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

Adjusting the door opening

angle (optional accessory)

Depending on the installation site, it

may be necessary to adjust the door

opening angle to 90°.

^Open the door.

^Insert the banking pin through the

holes and drive in with a hammer.

The door opening angle is now limited

to 90°.

Front panel gap kit

(optional accessory)

Two adjacent furniture doors can be

attached instead of one large door.

To connect these furniture doors, a

metal strip can be purchased as an

optional accessory. Contact Miele.

When attaching the metal strip to the

furniture doors, observe the maximum

length of the screws and the position of

the drill holes.

Always screw into the best possible

load-bearing material of the custom

doors.

Installation

Door dimensions (opening angle 90°)

*The dimensions of the door fronts

and handles will vary according to

each individual kitchen.

3/8" (10 mm)

ABC

KF 18X1 Vi 32 5/8" (829 mm) Door front max. 1 1/2" (38 mm)* Door handle*

KF 19X1 Vi 38 11/16" (982 mm) Door front max. 1 1/2" (38 mm)* Door handle*

Door dimensions (opening angle 115°)

*The dimensions of the door fronts and

handles will vary according to each

individual kitchen.

ABCD

KF 18X1 Vi 32 5/8" (829 mm) Door front max. 1

1/2" (38 mm)

Door

handle*

14 5/16" (363 mm)

KF 19X1 Vi 38 11/16" (982 mm) Door front max. 1

1/2" (38 mm)

Door

handle*

16 7/8" (428 mm)

Dimensions

Niche dimensions

Niche width (A)

KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi 30" (762 mm)

KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi 36" (915 mm)

Dimensions

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