Miele Kf 1901 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Donotremove the installation
supports from the appliance doors.
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.

Loosen the bracket that holds the
appliance to the pallet.
Caution! The...

Push the module into the slot until it
locks into place.
Connect the appliance to the power
supply and turn it on. After several
seconds the indicator lightwill
come on.
The indicator light will display different
colors one after the other; any control
light at the end indicates that the
module was correctly installed.
If the indicator light does not come on,
installation of the module was
unsuccessful. In that case, repeat the
process. If that does not correct the
problem, contact Miele.Pull the...

Mounting Accessories
The mounting accessories needed for
installing the appliance into the niche
are included in the packaging. Several
plastic bags are included which are
numbered alphabetically.
The bag needed for each step will be
marked with its respective letter.
Use the included Torx screwdriver to
tighten the screws.
Anti-tip brackets
The anti-tip brackets help keep the
appliance safely secured to the
installation niche to prevent tipping.
Two anti-tip brackets are
recommended for each appliance...

Drill pilot holes:
–
1/8(3mm)for5x60mmwood
screws
–
1/16(2mm)for4x15mmwood
screws.
Tightly secure the anti-tip brackets in
the niche.
Be certain that the screws penetrate
through the flooring and into the wall
plate a minimum of
3/4 (19 mm).
If the included anti-tip brackets cannot
be secured in the niche,the built-in
cabinet must be secured to the wall
behind it with several screws. Only in
this way can the appliance later
secured in the built-in cabinet be
prevented from tipping.In a cabinetwitha...

Securing an alternative anti-tip
device
If the anti-tip brackets cannot be
attached securely, an alternative
anti-tip device can be used.
Ensure that there is no give between
the appliance and the anti-tip device.
If possible, always screw the
wooden beam to existing studs.

Cut a wooden beam
(cross section min. 3 x 4
[75 mm x 100 mm]) to the required
length.
–
The length is equal to the width of
the installation niche.
–
If the installation niche is deeper than
the appliance, select a beam with a...

Sliding the appliance into the
installation niche
If a side-by-side installation is
desired, connect the two appliances
together. See the Installation Manual
included with the Merging Kit.
Unscrew the plinth.

To protect the corners of the
installation space, attach the
supplied edge protectoron both
sides with adhesive tape.Plug the appliance into the power
outlet.The plug of the appliance should be
easily accessible after installation.
If the plug is not accessible after the
appliance has been...

Aligning the appliance
Align the appliance with the custom
front.
The installation aidson the
appliance door have been designed for
the following custom door thicknesses:
– 3/4 (19 mm)
– 1 1/2 (38 mm).
The height-adjustable feet at the front
and rear can all be adjusted from the
front:
–
Front feet:
Adjust from the top, with a rachet
5/16 (8 mm).
–
Rear feet:
Adjust with a (cordless) screwdriver
and/or a rachet 5/16 (8 mm) for fine
adjustment.

Use a level to align the installation
aidson the...

Note:
–The adjustment of the rear feet is
aided if the appliance is lifted at the
rear (tipped forward slightly).
Attaching the appliance to the
installation niche

Screw the attachment plate lugs	to
the overhead furniture/fixtures.If there is no way to attach the top of
the appliance, it can be attached to the
sides of the installation niche.
Pull out the plate side lugs
.
Secure the attachment plate side lugs.
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If necessary, shorten the filler strip
to the required height.
Place the 2 strips on top of each
other.
Insert the filler strip until you hear it
click into place
.
For a side-by-side combination the filler
strips from both appliances are put
together to form one long filler strip:

Take the peg from the side-by-side
merging kit and insert it halfway into
the filler strip rail on the left-side
appliance.

Place the second filler strip on the
peg and press both filler strips
together.Insert both...

Now connect the water supply to the
appliance (see Plumbing).
Preparing the custom door
For best results, it is important to
mount the upper doorbeforethe
lower door.
Open the appliance door.
Unscrew the installation supports
from the appliance door.

Loosen the remaining screws from
the stripson each side of the door,
then remove.

Set aside the screws and side strips
- you will need them again later.

Remove the light switch cover (see
arrow).Measure the distanceXbetween the
bracket from the...