Miele Kf 1901 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

General problems
Issue Possible fault Solution
Water is flowing out of
the appliance.Close the shut-off valve immediately.
Check whether the water
pipe in the appliance is
defective.Contact Miele Technical
Service.
Check whether the water
pressure is too low.Contact a plumber.
Check whether the correct
water valve has been
installed.Self-tapping valves and
3/16 (4.76 mm) saddle
valves reduce the water
pressure and can block
the pipe.
The door to the
freezer section will not
open.This is not a fault.
The...

Alarm / Indicator warnings
Issue Possible fault Solution
The alarm is ringing.The appliance door(s)
have been open for
longer than 5 minutes.Close the door(s).
The alarm is ringing and
the alarm indicator for
the door or temperature
is flashing.The door is not closed. Once the alarm condition
has been corrected, the
alarm will turn off and the
alarm indicator will stop
flashing.
The temperature indicator
will indicate the highest
temperature reached
during the alarm. A large amount of food is
being...

Problems with the ice maker
Issue Possible fault Solution
The ice cube maker
will not switch on.The appliance is not
plugged in.Check that the appliance
is connected to the power
supply.
The ice cube maker
is not producing any
ice cubes.When the appliance is turned on for the very first time, it
can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop
out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container.
The appliance is not turned
on.Check that the appliance
is switched on.
The water supply line was...

Problems with the ice maker
Issue Possible fault Solution
The ice cubes are
small.Other domestic appliances
that use water are in
operation.Avoid using such items as
a dishwasher, washing
machine or shower at the
same time.
Check whether the water
filter needs changing.See Water filter for more
information.
Check the water pressure.
The water pressure must be
between 25 and 120 psi
(1.72-8.25 bar).Consult a plumber.
Check whether the correct
water valve has been
installed.Self-tapping valves and
3/16...

Problems with the ice maker
Issue Possible fault Solution
The ice maker is not
producing enough ice
or the ice cubes are
misshapen.Check the water
pressure. The water
pressure must be
between 25 and 120 psi
(1.72-8.25 bar).Contact a plumber.
Check that the freezer
temperature is not too
low.See Selecting the correct
temperature.
Change the water filter. See Water filter.
Ice is forming in the
supply hose to the ice
maker.Check the water
pressure. The water
pressure must be
between 25 and 120 psi...

The appliance is making noises.
Issue Possible fault Solution
Brrrrr...Humming noise made by the
compressor. This noise can get
louder for brief periods when the
motor is switching on.These noises are not a
fault.
The noise of the
compressor and the
coolant circulating in
the system is
unavoidable. 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
compressor on and off.
Sssrrrrr...On multi-zone and...

In the event of a fault which you cannot
easily fix yourself, please contact the
Miele Technical Service Department at
the address on the back of this booklet.
When contacting the Technical Service
department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance
given on the data plate inside the
appliance.MieleCare
(USA only)
MieleCare, our Extended Service
Contract program; gives you the
assurance of knowing that your
appliance investment is covered by 5
years of worry-free ownership.
MieleCareis...

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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...