Miele F 1471 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

							^Insert the cover strip into the space
between the appliance and the side
panel.
For side-by-side combinations, the
cover strips (on both sides of the
appliance) are applied to the
outermost spaces only.
^
Attach the light switch cover.
Attaching the toe-kick panel
The maximum height of the toe-kick
panel is 4 from the top of the floor.
Do not cover the ventilation slits in
the base panel. Risk of damage to
the appliance.
^If required, cut the toe-kick panel to
the required length and height.
^
Attach the plinth to the appliance.
^
Put the included covering plate in
place.
^
Attach the toe-kick panel to the
plinth.
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							Mounting the air separator
The air separator on the inside of the
freezer door keeps the supply and
exhaust air separate. This prevents
warm exhaust air from flowing into the
machine, optimizing the energy
performance of the unit.
^If necessary, shorten the three parts
of the air separator.
^Insert the foam pieces back into the
sides.^Open the freezer door.
^Wedge the air separator at the
bottom of the freezer door, so it
connects in place.
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							Aligning the Ice/Water
Dispenser
If necessary the depth of the Ice/Water
dispenser can be aligned from inside
the custom door cut-out. This allows the
dispenser to be aligned with the
custom door to achieve the best
possible appearance.
^Press the dispenser back and pull
downwards to remove.^Remove the cover and the plastic
grill.
^
Remove the screw from the rear
casing, then lift the tab on the drip
tray up and off.
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							^Pull the rear cover forward and out.
^
To remove the drip tray, begin by
carefully unclipping the water
sensors, then bend them gently
upward.
Once the drip tray has been removed,
the four aligners can be accessed to
adjust the Ice/Water Dispenser to your
liking.^Loosen the screws of the four
clamps.
^Insert a screwdriver into one of the
four slots and push sideways until the
dispenser is aligned with the custom
door (the gray arrow will adjust to the
rear; the black arrow will adjust front).
^Re-tighten the screws of the clamps.
^Insert the drip tray back into place,
then clip the water sensors back onto
the drip tray.
^Replace the rear cover, panel and
screw.
^
Replace the drip tray and cover.
^
Finish by putting theplastic grill,
cover, and dispenser back into
place.
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							Attaching the frame and the
shelf
For3/4 (19 mm) thick custom doors:
^Slide the cover frame onto the
Ice/Water Dispenser and press until it
is flush with the door surface (be sure
the word TOP on the cover frame is
upward).
For 1
1/2 / (38 mm) thick custom doors:
^
Press the extension frame onto the
cover frame.
^
Slide the cover frame onto the
dispenser an press until the it is flush
with the door surface (be sure the
word TOP on the cover frame is
upward).
^
Insert the cover frame.
Installing the appliance
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							All plumbing work should be carried
out by a suitably qualified and
competent person, in accordance
with all applicable local and national
regulations.
The manufacturer is not liable for
damage to property due to an
incorrect installation or water
connection.
The water quality must conform to
country requirements for drinking
water.
– The appliance is only suitable for
connection to the cold water supply.
– The water pressure must be between
25 and 120 psi (1.72-8.25 bar).
– A separate shut-off valve must be
installed, so that the water supply
can be interrupted as needed.
– The maximum outer diameter of the
water pipe (without fittings):
3/8 (10 mm).
The shut-off valve for the water
connection must not be located
behind the appliance. It is
recommended to place the shut-off
valve directly next to the appliance
(base unit) or in another easily
accessible location.
Plumbing
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							Preparing the water connection
The connection to the household
water supply must be installed
before the appliance is installed.
^Turn off the main water valve to prevent
damage caused by leaking water.
^Attach the connecting pipe to the
shut-off valve, according to the
instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the ice cube maker
installation kit.
^Install the connecting pipe. Always
observe the indicated clearance
dimensions to prevent damage to the
connecting pipe when pushing in the
appliance.^Secure the connecting pipe to the
floor with adhesive tape.
^You may now proceed to install the
appliance. See Installing the
appliance.
Plumbing
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							Connecting the water supply
When connecting the water pipe to
the solenoid valve of the appliance,
follow the instructions supplied by
the manufacturer of the ice cube
maker installation kit.
When bending the water pipe, be sure
not to kink it, otherwise there is a risk of
leaks and water damage.
Use bending aids.
^
Remove the cap from the appliance
connection,1.
^
Bend the water pipe to suit the
location of the connection on the
appliance,2.^Push the union nut and seal onto the
water pipe.
^Push the end of the water pipe into
the appliance connection and screw
on the union nut,3. First tighten by
hand.
^Then use an open-ended wrench to
tighten the union nut. Do not over
tighten.
^Open the shut-off valve and the main
water connection. Check for leaks at
the connection for the shut-off valve
and to the appliance.
^Switch the appliance on.
After a maximum of 10 hours the first
ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube
maker and collect in the drawer.
Plumbing
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							,Avoid the risk of electrical
shock
- Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
- Do not move the ground plug.
- Do not use an adapter.
- Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor
may result in electric shock. If you
are in any doubt as to whether the
appliance has been properly
grounded, have the appliance
checked by a qualified electrician or
service technician.
Installation, repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer will
not be held responsible for damage
or injury arising from unauthorized
work.
Before installing the appliance,
verify that the voltage, load and
circuit rating information found on
the data plate match the household
electrical supply.
If there are any questions regarding the
electrical connection of this appliance
to the power supply, please consult a
licensed electrician or call the Miele
Technical Service.
U1-800-999-1360
V1-800-565-6435The appliance comes with a UL-listed,
3-wire power supply cord.
The appliance requires a 3-wire
receptacle.
The receptacle must be installed by a
licensed electrician only.
In the case of side-by-side installations,
a separate outlet must be used for each
appliance. Ideally, the power outlet
should be next to the appliance and
easily accessible. Do not connect the
appliance to the power supply by an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (danger of overheating).
If any changes are needed to the
household wiring or power supply, this
work must be performed by a qualified
electrician.
Electrical connection
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							The Miele RemoteVision system is
designed to send messages directly to
Miele and/or your PC.
For information on set-up and
installation of the RemoteVision module
see the Installation section of this
manual.Be sure your wireless system meets the
following requirements
–Windows XP
®or newer operating
system, Mac®OS X 10.3 or higher
–Cable or DSL modem
–Microsoft
®Internet Explorer 6 or
higher, Safari 2.0 or higher, Firefox
1.5 or higher
* Please note that each wireless router
manufacturer supplies their own device
drivers and setup programs. Due to the
differences in manufacturers, exact
router setup instructions are not
included in this manual. Wording and
instructions may vary.
RemoteVision
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