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Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerator K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 169 670 en - US, CA[...]
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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.[...]
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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 recycle[...]
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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 door closed until the appliance is completely installed and secured as per the installation instructions. Empty weight of your machine: K 18[...]
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Base A fully loaded appliance is very heavy. The load-bearing capacity of your floor must meet the following requirements: K 18x1 Vi ..........9 9 6l b s (452 kg) K 19x1 Vi ......... 1,191 lbs (540 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 do[...]
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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: K 18x1 Vi ............1 1 0l b s( 5 0k g ) K 19x1 Vi .............8 1l b s( 3 7k[...]
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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 6 5 / 16 " (160 mm) between the adjacent appliances, then each appliance should be individually installed within its own niche using the mounting acc[...]
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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[...]
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Door dimensions (open min. 90°) *The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to each individual kitchen. 3 / 8 " (10 mm) AB C K 18X1 Vi 32 5 / 8 " (829 mm) Door front max. 1 1/2" (38 mm) Door handle* K 19X1 Vi 38 11 / 16 " (982 mm) Door front max. 1 1/2" (38 mm) Door handle* Door dimensions (open min.[...]
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Niche dimensions Niche width (A) K 18X1 Vi 30" (762 mm) K 19X1 Vi 36" (915 mm) Dimensions 43[...]
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Power supply 1. Power supply A K 18X1 Vi 15" (381 mm) K 19X1 Vi 18" (458 mm) Door front dimensions AB K 18X1 Vi 79 1 / 8 " (2029 mm) 29 3 / 4 " (756 mm) K 19X1 Vi 79 1 / 8 " (2029 mm) 35 3 / 4 " (908 mm) 4" - 5 3/16" (102 - 132 mm) Dimensions 44[...]
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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 installer[...]
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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 lea[...]
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^ Do not remove the installation supports from the appliance door. 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 ,o r parts may be damaged. ^ Check the appliance for damage in transit. [...]
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^ 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 light e will 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[...]
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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 [...]
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^ Drill pilot holes: – 1 / 8 "( 3m m )f o rt h e5x6 0m m wood screws – 1 / 16 "( 2m m )f o rt h e4x1 5m m wood screws. ^ Tightly secure the anti-tip brackets in the niche. Be certain 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 [...]
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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[...]
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Sliding the appliance into the installation space 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 protector a on both sides with adhesive tape. ^ Pl[...]
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Aligning the appliance ^ Align the appliance with the custom front. The installation aids e on the appliance door have been designed for custom door thicknesses of 3/4" (19 mm) and 1 1/2" (38 mm). The height-adjustable feet at the front and rear can all be adjusted from the front: – Front feet: Adjust with a rachet 5/16" (8 mm) f ?[...]
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Attaching the appliance to the installation niche ^ Screw the attachment plate lugs h 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 i . ^ Secure the attachment plate side lugs. If there is a fairly large gap above t[...]
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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 bot[...]
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Preparing the custom door ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Unscrew the installation supports n from the appliance door. ^ Loosen the remaining screws from the strips o on each side of the door, then remove. ^ Set aside the screws and side strips o - you will need them again later. ^ Remove the light switch cover (see arrow). ^ Close the appliance door.[...]
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^ Mark the distance X on the back-side of the custom door. ^ Also calculate and mark the center of the custom door Y . ^ Remove the mounting frame from the appliance door and position it according to the markings on the custom door. ^ Pre-drill the holes. ^ Tightly screw on the bracket using the pre-drilled holes: Attach the bracket to each attachm[...]
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Attaching and aligning the custom door front ^ Open the door and hang the custom door with the mounting frame over the threaded bolts p . ^ Put the side strips o back into place and screw them completely down on both sides of the appliance door. Bag E contains spare screws for this purpose. ^ Screw the nuts q a few turns onto the threaded bolts p .[...]
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Attaching the fixing brackets (Only for appliances using the "Front panel gap kit".) The fixing brackets are used to secure the custom door front to the bottom of the appliance door. ^ Open the appliance door all the way. ^ Slightly loosen the screw (1.). ^ Position the fixing bracket on the appliance door (2.) and pre-drill a hole in the[...]
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^ Insert the cover strip into the space between the appliance and the wooden panel. For side-by-side combinations, the cover strips (on both sides of the appliance) are applied to the outermost spaces only. ^ Attach the light switch cover. Attaching the toe-kick cover The maximum height of the toe-kick cover is 4" (101 mm) from the top of the [...]
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^ Remove the foil from the adhesive strips. ^ Attach the toe-kick cover to the plinth. Mounting the air separator The air separator keeps the supply and exhaust air separate. This prevents warm exhaust air from flowing into the machine, optimizing the energy performance of the unit. ^ If necessary, shorten the three parts of the air separator. ^ In[...]
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, Avoid the risk of electrical shock - Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. - Do not move the ground plug. - Do not use an adapter. - Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock. If you are in [...]
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Alteration rights reserved / 4911 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION. M.-Nr. 09 169 670 / 03[...]