Miele K 1801 Vi User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
with MasterFresh zone
K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi
K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 760 830
en - AU, IN, NZ

Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................15
Switching on and off ..............................................17
Switching the appliance on ..........................................17
Operation ........................................................17
Switching off .....................................................18
Further settings ...................................................19
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................20
The correct temperature ...........................................21
...intherefrigerator and the MasterFresh drawers .......................21
DynamicCooling ..................................................21
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator...............................21
Temperature range ................................................22
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) .....................................22
Temperature display ...............................................23
Alarms..........................................................24
SuperCool.......................................................26
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................27
Different storage zones .............................................27
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................28
What to be aware of when shopping for food ............................28
Storing food correctly ..............................................28
Storing food in the MasterFresh zones ...............................29
Storage temperature ...............................................29
Humidity level ....................................................29
Storing food in the MasterFresh zones ...............................29
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................32
Moving the shelves ................................................32
Fully extendable drawer ............................................32
The MasterFresh drawers ...........................................32
Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf .................................33
Automatic defrost ................................................35
Contents
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Cleaning and care ................................................36
Before cleaning ...................................................36
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................36
Humidity filters ....................................................37
Ventilation gaps ...................................................38
Door seal ........................................................38
Problem solving guide ............................................39
Noises ..........................................................42
After Sales / Warranty .............................................43
Warranty ......................................................43
Electrical connection..............................................44
Installation advice ................................................45
Location .........................................................45
Climate range ....................................................45
Floor ............................................................46
Door hinging .....................................................46
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................47
Ventilation .......................................................47
Side-by-side installation.............................................48
Limiting the opening angle of the door .................................49
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) .........................50
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................50
Building-in dimensions ............................................51
Contents
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Installation ......................................................53
Tools and accessories required ......................................53
Weight of the door fronts ............................................54
Building into a peninsular run ........................................54
Building-in at the end of a run of units..................................54
Aligning the housing unit ............................................55
Checking the building-in niche .......................................55
Before installation .................................................55
Preparing the niche ................................................56
Assembly parts .................................................56
Anti-tipping mechanism ..........................................57
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism ...............................59
Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................60
Aligning the appliance..............................................61
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................62
Preparing the furniture fronts .........................................64
Securing and aligning the furniture door ................................66
Securing the covers................................................67
Fitting the plinth facing .............................................68
Fitting the air separator .............................................69
Contents
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aAccess sensor
bSensor for selecting the refrigerator
zone
cSensor for selecting the upper
MasterFresh drawer
dSensor for selecting the lower
MasterFresh drawer
eSensor for selecting the temperature
in the refrigerator
(Xfor colder; Yfor warmer)
fSensor for selecting the humidity in
the MasterFresh drawers
(left: high humidity;
right: low humidity)
gOn/Off sensor for the SuperCool
function
hSensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm (only
visible when the temperature or door
alarm is sounding)
Description of the appliance
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aButter and cheese compartment
bAdjustable shelf
cDoor shelf
dFully extendable drawer
eControl panel
fRocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
gHumidity filters for the MasterFresh
drawers
hMasterFresh drawers
Description of the appliance
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
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.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. Take care
not to damage the pipework at the back
of it before or during transportation to
an authorised collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
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This appliance conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time.
They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with
these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
,Danger of injury!
This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door
is open. Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has
been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Correct application
~This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
~This appliance is intended for the cool storage of food and drink.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating
medications, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance may result in
damage to or spoiling of the food or drinks being stored.
Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where
explosions may occur.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of
misuse.
Safety with children
~Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
~Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
~Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under
the supervision of an adult.
~Children should be supervised when they are near the appliance.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or to use the controls. They will not
understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be
supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.
~The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all
times.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Technical safety
~The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
~This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect.
The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the
compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
–avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
–switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,
–ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
–call Miele.
~The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection
data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and rated load) match
the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
~If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short
circuit.
Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed
to moisture.
~This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
~A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible
damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
–the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.
~Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
~The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Correct use
~The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a
garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so
that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
~To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents
must not be covered or blocked in any way.
It would also increase the energy consumption and could cause
damage to the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it
does not come into contact with plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks.
~Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
Danger of fire and explosion!
~Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric
ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion!
~If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion!
~Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the
freshness and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at
which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use
by" dates.
~Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Cleaning and care
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
~Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
~Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
~Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock
unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
~Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
–bending any pipework, or
–scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/Mainte-
nance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,
unventilated room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Where the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet is not
covered and kept free of
dust.
Where the air inlets and
outlets are covered or dusty.
Temperature
settings
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C With a low temperature
setting: The lower the
temperature in the
appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
MasterFresh zones 1.5 °C
How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use Do not change the
arrangement of the drawers
and shelves as when
delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store food in an organised
way.
Frequent opening of the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance will try to cool down
and the running time of the
compressor will increase.
Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in the
appliance as quickly as
possible on your return home.
When food is taken out of the
refrigerator, be sure to put it
back before it becomes warm.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Warm food and food brought
in from room temperature add
heat to the appliance. The
appliance will try to cool down
and the running time of the
compressor will increase.
Store food covered or
packaged.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important: To ensure the correct
functioning of the appliance, and
especially if it has been transported
horizontally, let it stand for 8 hours
after transporting it to its final
location before connecting it to the
mains.
Switching the appliance on
^Open the appliance door.
^Press the rocker switch.
This switch is located on the right-hand
side underneath the control panel.
This switches all of the zones in the
appliance on or off together.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow the appliance to
run for a few hours before placing
food in it.
Please note: switching off with the
rocker switch does not disconnect
the appliance from the mains.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
–Aselectable sensor is always
highlighted in white.
–Aselected sensor is always
highlighted in yellow.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
The sensors for the three zones in the
appliance will now appear in the control
panel: refrigerator zone, upper
MasterFresh drawer and lower
MasterFresh drawer.
Switching on and off
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To select settings for your appliance
(e.g. to set the temperature, etc.),
^touch the sensor for the particular
zone of the appliance where you
would like to select the settings.
The applicable sensor will then be
highlighted in yellow, and depending
on the zone, further settings which may
be selected will now appear in the
display.
Depending on which zone you have
selected, you can
– adjust the temperature,
– select the SuperCool function, or
– select the humidity level in the
MasterFresh zones.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
To switch off a section again,
^touch the sensor of the selected zone
again so that it is highlighted in white,
or select a different sensor.
To leave settings mode,
^touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor,
the electronics for accessing the
settings will switch off after a period.
Switching off
^Press the rocker switch.
The cooling system and the lighting are
now switched off.
Switching on and off
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Further settings
Further settings can be selected in the
settings mode.
In settings mode you can select certain
appliance functions via the control
panel and adjust the settings. The
settings for the different functions are
described in more detail in the relevant
section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in the settings mode:
Function Symbol
displayed
To enter or leave
settings mode
;
To select the
temperature unit (see
"The correct
temperature")
†
No function selected ;
To switch the sensor
tone on/off (see
"Switching on and off")
=
To switch the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a
sensor is touched can be deactivated.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^Touch the sensor for the selecting the
refrigerator zone so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^Place your finger in the position of the
Xsensor, and leave it there.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
Switching on and off
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^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 4 seconds until cand the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
^Now touch the Xsensor repeatedly
until bappears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor again.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tone is
to be switched on or off:
=0: Sensor tone switched off
=1: Sensor tone switched on
=–: Return to menu
^After selecting a new setting, touch
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until ;
appears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is
activated again.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,
^clean the appliance out,
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
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