Miele K 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

							Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the pin so that the slot in the head is
horizontal.
Raise the snap fittings on both sides
, and lift the MasterFresh drawer
up and out.
To avoid damaging the telescopic
runners, make sure that they are
pushed back into the appliance.
To replace the drawer
Pull the telescopic runners out as far
as they will go.
Place the MasterFresh drawer on the
runners so that it engages at the
back and front.

Turn the slot on the pin to its vertical
position.

Push the MasterFresh drawer all the
way back into the appliance.
Adjusting the door
shelves/bottle shelf
Hold the door shelf by its frame with
both hands, raise it a little and then
tip it forwards slightly.
Slide the shelf in its angled frame up
or down in the side runners as
required, and engage it in its new
position.

Make sure that the shelf is straight.
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							To remove the door shelf altogether,
Slide it up the side runners to the
very top, then lift it out.
To replace the door shelf
Engage the door shelf in the runners
at the top, and push it down to the
position required.
For the purposes of loading and
unloading or to clean, the containers
can be removed from their holders
completely.
To remove the container in the top door
shelf from its holder,
Undo the screws on the shelf and
remove the cover.
Unhinge the flap from its holder.
Lift the container up and out.To remove the shelf above the
fully extendable drawer
Lift the shelf up and out.
When replacing the shelf, make sure
that the lugs on the corners at the
back are correctly engaged.
To remove the shelf above the
MasterFresh drawers
Remove the fully extendable drawer.
Remove the trim at the back, push
back the glass shelf slightly, then lift
it carefully up and out.
Replace the fully extendable drawer.
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							Refrigerator section and
MasterFresh zone
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and the MasterFresh zone whilst in use.
You do not need to remove this, as it
will defrost and evaporate automatically
with the warmth generated by the
appliance.
Automatic defrost
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							Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
ventilation gaps.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
To avoid damaging the surface of
your appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
–
solvent-based cleaning agents,
–
stainless steel cleaning agents,
–
dishwasher cleaner,
–
oven sprays,
–
glass cleaning agents,
–
hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
–
melamine eraser blocks,
–
sharp metal scrapers.
Before cleaning
Switch the appliance off completely
by pressing the On/Off rocker switch
to the right-hand side underneath the
control panel.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Remove the containers from their
stainless steel frames in order to
clean the door shelves.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid. Wash all parts and
accessories by hand only. Do not wash
in a dishwasher.

Clean the appliance at least once a
month.

After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while.
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							Aluminium frames
The frames on the shelves inside the
appliance and in the door are made
from aluminium.
Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding
environment and by the angle you
observe it from.
It is also susceptible to scratching.
The aluminium frames may suffer
discolouration or damage if soiling is
left on for too long. Remove any
soiling immediately.
Humidity filters
The two special humidity filters above
the MasterFresh drawers have to be
removed for cleaning.

Pull out the MasterFresh drawer and
remove it.Release the filter cover, then lower
it together with the filter mat and
remove.
Take off the filter mat.

Clean the filter mat in lukewarm water
without any detergent.
Do not wash the filter mats in a
dishwasher or washing machine.

Leave the filter mat to dry.

Replace the filter mat in the filter
cover.

Replace the filter cover, engaging it
first at the back and then at the front.

Replace the MasterFresh drawer in
the appliance.
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							Ventilation gaps
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Door seal
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal as these will cause the
seal to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Place food back in the appliance and
close the door.
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							Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. If it is switched on,
the access sensor will light up in the
display.
Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.

Check the temperature settings.
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
section is too low.

Increase the temperature.

Switch off the Super cool function if
this is switched on.

Check that the appliance door has
been closed properly.. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.
Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth have been covered over or
become too dusty.
The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of food
has just been put in at once.
Check that the appliance door has
been closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.
. . . the alarm sounds.
Has the appliance door been open for
longer than 5 minutes?
Close the door.
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							. . . the alarm sounds and the sensor
for switching off the temperature or
door alarm lights up or is flashing.
The refrigerator door is open, or
The temperature in one of the zones
has risen significantly because
–too much warm air from the room has
entered the appliance,
–large quantities of food have recently
been placed in the appliance,
–there has been a power cut.
The alarm will stop and the sensor in
the display will go out again as soon as
the temperature has dropped down to
the correct level again.
...afault message with _F appears
in the temperature display.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
. . . the interior lighting is not
working.
Has the refrigerator door been left open
for too long? To avoid overheating, the
lighting switches itself off automatically
after approx. 5 minutes if the door is left
open. It will come on again after it has
cooled down sufficiently.
If it also does not come on when the
door is opened briefly, then the lighting
is defective.

Switch the appliance off by pressing
the On/Off rocker switch to the right
hand side underneath the control
panel.Disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
Top lighting
Hold the lamp cover at the front with
both hands and push it back.
Then lift the lamp cover forwards to
remove.
Do not touch halogen lamps with
your bare fingers.
Use a soft cloth when changing a
halogen lamp.

Pull the defective halogen lamp out.

Fit the new lamp into the holder.
The following type of halogen lamp is
required:
20 W/12 V/ GY 6.35 cap.
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							Engage the lamp cover at the back,
then pull it forward and click it into
place at the front.
Side lighting
Turn the lamp cover anti-clockwise to
remove it.
Do not touch halogen lamps with
your bare fingers.
Use a soft cloth when changing a
halogen lamp.

Pull the defective halogen lamp out.

Fit the new lamp into the holder.
The following type of halogen lamp is
required:
5 W/12 V/ G 4 cap.

Replace the lamp cover, turning it
clockwise as far as it will go.

Reconnect the appliance to the
electricity supply and switch it on.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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							Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr...Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click....Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Creak ...Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the
appliance expands.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectifyWhat causes them, and what can you do about
them
Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven:Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture:Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking:Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other?Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:Remove the clips.
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