Miele F 1471 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

							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.
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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.
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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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							. . . 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.
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							Niche dimensions
Niche width (A)
F 1471 Vi 18 (457 mm)
Dimensions
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							1. Power supply
2. Water connection
A
F 1471 Vi 9 (229 mm)
Door dimensions (open min. 115°)
AB
F 1471 Vi20
11/16 (525 mm) 93/16 (234 mm)
Dimensions
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							Dimensions
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							Before you begin
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
Have the appliance installed by a
qualified technician, according to
the enclosed installation instructions.
To reduce the risk of injury or
damage to the product, two people
should be used for installation.
These installation instructions are
intended for use by qualified installers.
In addition to these instructions, the
appliance must be installed in
accordance with all local codes, or in
the absence of a local code.
– In the USA, in accordance with the
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition/State
and Municipal codes and/or local
codes.
–
In Canada, in accordance with the
Canadian Electric code C22.1 - latest
edition/Provincial and Municipal
codes and/or local codes.Tools needed for installation
–Cutter with adjustable blade
–Cordless screwdriver T 20
–Torx screwdriver T 20
–Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall
or floor
–Wood drills in different sizes
–Hammer
–Open end wrench ½ (SW 13 mm)
–Box-end wrench
– 5/16 (8 mm) hex nut driver
– Adhesive tape
– Multi-grip pliers
– Level
– Metal tape measure
– Square
Other
–
Stepladder
–
Dolly, hand truck
–
Wooden beam
(cross section min. 29 ½ x 39
3/8
[75 cm x 100 cm] as an alternative tilt
protection, length depends on the
width of the installation cavity)
–
Wood screws in different sizes
Optional Tool
–
Merging Kit for side-by-side
installation.
–
Front panel gap kit
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							Check the installation niche
To ensure a safe, trouble-free
installation and the best possible
cosmetic result, check to be sure
that the installation space complies
with the installation requirements.
^Check the base (see Installation).
^Check the dimensions of the cavity.
^Check that the cavity is square.
^Check the location of the power
outlet.
^Check the location of the water
connection (see Plumbing).
^Check that all furniture parts in the
vicinity of the appliance are securely
connected to the wall.
^Check that the adjacent
furniture/fixtures do not collide with
the open door.
Before installation
,Caution - the appliance is very
heavy. Use caution when unpacking
and opening the door, danger of
tipping.
^To protect the base from damage
during installation, attach a hard
board, linoleum, etc., to the floor in
front of the intended installation
location.
^Take the supplied accessories out of
the protective packaging.
^Donotremove the installation
supports from the appliance door.
They will be used later in the
installation niche.
There are transportation safety
devices inside the appliance to
protect the shelves and storage
compartments until installation is
complete.Do not remove them,or
parts may be damaged.
^
Check the appliance for damage in
transit.
Do not install the appliance if it is
visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact
your dealer.
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							^Loosen the bracket that holds the
appliance to the pallet.
,Caution! The appliance is no
longer secured and may be
unstable.
^From the rear of the appliance
carefully lift it from the pallet.
Once the appliance is on the ground it
can be wheeled around.
RemoteVision module
installation
Always disconnect the appliance
from the power supply when
performing installation, maintenance
or service work.
Install the RemoteVision module
before placing the appliance in its
installation niche.
Once connected the RemoteVision
modeul will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
The slot for the RemoteVision module is
located in the lower area of the back of
your appliance.^Unscrew the screwsaon the cover
band pull off the stickerc.
^Remove the coverb.
^
Push the module into the slot until it
locks into place.
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