Miele K 1801 Vi User manual

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

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.

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 recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the electrical supply
and cut off the power cord to prevent it
from becoming a hazard.
Caring for the environment
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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 18x1 Vi ..........419lbs(189 kg)
K 19x1 Vi ..........452lbs(205 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 which 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:
K 18x1 Vi ..........996lbs(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 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 are
connected securely to the base or the
wall by 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:
K 18x1 Vi............110lbs(50kg)
K 19x1 Vi.............81lbs(37kg)
Installation options
There are many different installation
options. These 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.
Installation without a partition 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 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" 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 on the
rear, 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 (open min. 90°)
*The dimensions of the door fronts and
handles will vary according to each
individual kitchen.
3/8" (10 mm)
ABC
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. 115°C)
*The dimensions of the door fronts and
handles will vary according to each
individual kitchen.
ABCD
K 18X1 Vi 32 5/8" (829 mm) Door front max.
1 1/2" (38 mm)
Door handle* 14 5/16"
(363 mm)
K 19X1 Vi 38 11/16" (982 mm) Door front max.
1 1/2" (38 mm)
Door handle* 16 7/8"
(428 mm)
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Niche dimensions
Niche width (A)
K 18X1 Vi 30" (762 mm)
K 19X1 Vi 36" (915 mm)
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