Miele Kf 1901 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

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...

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...

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...

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 65/16 (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...

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...

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 Vi32
5/8 (829 mm) Door front max. 11/2 (38 mm)* Door handle*
KF 19X1 Vi38
11/16 (982 mm) Door front max. 11/2 (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 Vi32
5/8 (829 mm) Door front max. 11/2 (38 mm)Door
handle*14
5/16 (363 mm)
KF...

Niche dimensions
Niche width (A)
KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi30 (762 mm)
KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi36 (915 mm)
Dimensions
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Power supply and water connection
1. Power supply
2. Water connection
A
KF 18X1 Vi15 (381 mm)
KF 19X1 Vi18 (458 mm)
Door front dimensions
ABC
KF 18X1 Vi53
5/16
1354 mm2913/16
758
mm26
7/16
672
mm
KF 19X1 Vi53
5/16
1354 mm353/4
908
mm267/16
672
mm
4 - 5 3/16 (102 - 132 mm)
1/8 - 3/16 (3-5mm)
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. In the
absence of a local code, the following
should...

Aligning the housing unit
The housing unit must be carefully
aligned using a spirit level before
installing the appliance. The unit
corners must be at right angles, as
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with the 4 corners of the
appliance.
– The side panels of the housing must
be even.
–
The housing unit panels must be at
least 16 mm thick.
–
The plinth facing must be at least
13 mm thick (or preferably 19 mm).
Check the installation niche
To ensure a safe, trouble-free
installation...