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 install the appliance:
- outdoors
- in an environment with dripping
water
- in rooms that are at risk of frost.
The installation location should not be
exposed to direct sunlight, nor near a
heat source, such as an oven,
radiator, etc.
The ambient temperature should not
drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above
110°F (43°C), otherwise malfunctions
may occur.
If installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable observe the following
minimum distances from the heat
source:
–1
1/4 (3 cm) from an electric cooktop
or electric oven.
–
12 (30 cm) from a gas or oil
cooktop, range or oven.
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							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 all
attachable furniture/fixtures be
connected securely to the floor or wall
by a suitable means.
Ventilation
The air intake and outlet must not be
blocked or covered in any way. They
also need to be dusted/cleaned on a
regular basis.
Installation niche
To ensure safe, trouble-free installation
and the best possible cosmetic result,
check to be sure that the installation
space complies with the installation
dimensions. See Niche dimensions.
The side walls of the installation cavity
must be plumb.
The minimum thickness of the side
walls and the top wall must be 5/8
(16 mm).
The minimum thickness of the toe-kick
panel must be ½ (13 mm). A thickness
of
3/4 (19 mm) is recommended.
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							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 only by the
design of the kitchen.
The door hinge cannot be
exchanged.
Single column
The appliance can be installed at any
preferred location in the kitchen.
However, be sure the door will open
and close properly in the chosen
location.Side-by-side
This appliance can be installed
side-by-side with another
fridge/freezer using a Merging Kit.
The Merging Kit is available from
Miele.
Contact Miele or your dealer for
specific information about which
combinations will work with your
appliance.
For instructions on how to attach the
appliances and install the heating
mat, please refer to the instructions
included with the Merging Kit,
available from Miele.
Appliances attached together using
the Merging Kit
If the appliances are installed directly
next to each other (without a partition),
they need to be attached together
using the Merging Kit.
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							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
more than 6
5/16 (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 is not necessary).
Side panels
If one side of the appliance is visible, a
side panel must be used.
The side panel must be firmly secured
to the wall, the floor and the overhead
furniture/fixtures before the appliance is
placed in the cavity.
The dimensions of the side panel are
taken from the opposite wall of the
installation space. During installation,
ensure that the cavity is square and the
measurements are correct.
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							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 attaching the metal strip to the
furniture doors, observe the maximum
length of the screws and the position of
the drill holes.
Always screw into the best possible
load-bearing material of the custom
doors.
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							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 19X1 Vi38
11/16 (982 mm) Door front max. 11/2 (38 mm)Door
handle*16
7/8 (428 mm)
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							Niche dimensions
Niche width (A)
KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi30 (762 mm)
KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi36 (915 mm)
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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)
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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 be used:
– In the USA, the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition/State and Municipal codes
and/or local codes.
–
In Canada, the Canadian Electric
code C22.1 - latest edition/Provincial
and Municipal codes and/or local
codes.
Tools needed for installation
–
Cordless screwdriver
–
Torx screwdriver
–
Hammer drill
–
Wood drills in different sizes
–
Hammer
–
Rachet (
5/16/8mm)–Adhesive tape
–Multi-grip pliers
–Level
–Tape measure
–Square
When fastening the cabinet to the wall
behind it (see Installing the appliance)
use:
–suitable plugs/screws depending on
the type of wall.
–several mounting brackets, if required.
Other
– Stepladder
– Dolly, hand truck
– Wooden beam (cross section
min. 3 x 4 [75 mm x 100 mm] as an
alternative tilt protection, length
depends on the width of the
installation cavity)
–
Wood screws in different sizes
Optional accessories
–
Merging Kit for side-by-side installation
–
Front panel gap kit
–
RemoteVision module for wireless
monitoring
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							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 and the best possible
cosmetic result, check to be sure
that the installation space complies
with the installation requirements.
Check the base (see Installation).
Check the dimensions of the cavity.
Check that the cavity is square.
Check the location of the power
outlet.
Check the location of the water
connection (see Plumbing).
Check that all furniture parts in the
vicinity of the appliance are securely
connected to the wall.
Check that the adjacent
furniture/fixtures do not collide with
the open door.
Before installation
Caution - the appliance is very
heavy. Use caution when unpacking
and opening the door, danger of
tipping.

To protect the base from damage
during installation, attach a hard
board, linoleum, etc., to the floor in
front of the intended installation
location.

Take the supplied accessories out of
the protective packaging.
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