Miele KF 2801 Vi User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
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.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 273 040

Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 6
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 15
Installation............................................................................................................ 16
Location................................................................................................................. 16
Climate range ................................................................................................... 16
Installation notes ................................................................................................... 17
Adjoining cabinets/units ................................................................................... 17
Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ......................................................... 18
Ventilation......................................................................................................... 18
Door hinging..................................................................................................... 18
Side-by-side..................................................................................................... 19
Specifications for the mains water connection ..................................................... 20
Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 21
Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 90°) ............. 23
Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 115°) ........... 24
Dimensions of front panels.................................................................................... 25
Installing the appliance.......................................................................................... 27
Before starting................................................................................................. 27
Tools required................................................................................................... 27
Weight of the front panels ................................................................................ 28
Aligning the building-in niche ........................................................................... 28
Checking the building-in niche......................................................................... 29
Before installation............................................................................................. 29
Preparing the building-in niche ........................................................................ 31
Pushing the refrigeration appliance into the building-in niche ......................... 33
Aligning the refrigeration appliance.................................................................. 35
Securing the refrigeration appliance in the building-in niche ........................... 38
Preparing to install the front panels.................................................................. 39
Securing and aligning the furniture front .......................................................... 42
Securing the covers ......................................................................................... 47
Securing the plinth and plinth fascia ................................................................ 49
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door............................................ 50
Mains water connection ........................................................................................ 51
Information about the mains water connection................................................ 51
Connecting the refrigeration appliance to the water supply ............................ 52
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 53
Saving energy ...................................................................................................... 55
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 57
Main screen........................................................................................................... 59
Settings mode.................................................................................................. 60

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Accessories ......................................................................................................... 62
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 62
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 63
Initial commissioning .......................................................................................... 64
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 64
Choosing the right door assistant (Push2open/Pull2open)............................. 64
Sticking on the MasterFresh zone labels.......................................................... 65
Inserting the Active AirClean filters .................................................................. 65
Operating the refrigeration appliance.................................................................... 66
Starting up for the first time ............................................................................. 67
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 68
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 69
Selecting additional settings.............................................................................. 70
Switching Keypad lock/on or off ................................................................. 70
Switching Eco modeon or off.......................................................................... 71
Performing a Self test....................................................................................... 72
Switching on theDoor assistant....................................................................... 73
Switching off theDoor assistant....................................................................... 75
Miele@home .......................................................................................................... 75
Switching off theDemo mode............................................................................ 79
Resetting the settings to their default settings................................................ 80
SwitchingHolidaymode on or off ................................................................... 82
Switching Sabbath modeon or off.................................................................... 83
Switching on, switching off or resetting theWater filter display...................... 84
Switching on, switching off or resetting theDisplay Active AirClean filter....... 86
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 88
...in the fridge zone and in the MasterFresh zone ................................................ 88
Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool) ............................................... 88
...in the freezer section ......................................................................................... 89
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 89
Temperature range ........................................................................................... 90
Using Super cool and Super freeze ................................................................... 91
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 94
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 96
Moving the shelves in the appliance door............................................................. 96
Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 96
Removing the hanging drawer .............................................................................. 97
Removing compartments from the refrigerator section ........................................ 98

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Removing the freezer baskets............................................................................... 98
Removing the dividing panel (depending on the model).................................. 99
Removing the ice cube container.......................................................................... 99
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 100
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 100
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 101
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 102
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 102
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ............................................................. 103
MasterFresh zone ................................................................................................ 103
Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator ........................... 103
Dry compartment with low temperature......................................................... 105
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 107
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 107
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 107
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 107
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 108
Before placing food in the freezer ....................................................................... 109
Placing food in the freezer................................................................................... 109
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 109
Defrosting frozen goods ...................................................................................... 110
Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 110
Making ice cubes .............................................................................................. 111
Automatic defrosting ........................................................................................ 113
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 114
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 114
Before cleaning the refrigeration appliance......................................................... 115
Interior cabinet and accessories ......................................................................... 115
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 116
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 116
Cleaning the water filter (IntensiveClear mesh filter) ........................................... 116
Replacing the Active AirClean filters ................................................................... 118
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 119
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 120
Noises................................................................................................................. 130
Water filter.......................................................................................................... 131

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Service................................................................................................................ 132
Contact in case of malfunction ........................................................................... 132
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 132
Conformity declaration ..................................................................................... 133
Copyrights and Licences .................................................................................. 134

Warning and Safety instructions
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This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Risk of injury.
This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards
when the doors are open.
Keep the appliance doors shut until the appliance has been built in
and secured in its installation niche in accordance with the operat-
ing and installation instructions.
Correct application
 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

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 This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-
ing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-
cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials
or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can
cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable
for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-
correct use of the appliance.
 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Risk of death. Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing
panel in the large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climb
inside.

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 The appliance door hinges can cause injury. Keep children away
at all times.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.
Technical safety
 The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
 This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. The coolant
does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to 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 com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
– Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
– Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
– Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
– Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.

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 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases
building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room space is
required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The socket must not be concealed behind the refrigeration appli-
ance and must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical supply in case of an emer-
gency.
 If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must
only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the
user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori-
ginal Miele spare parts are used.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).

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 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply dur-
ing installation, maintenance and repair work, and during installation
work on the mains water connection. It is only completely isolated
from the power supply when:
– the mains fuses are switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (where applicable), or
– the mains cable has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not the
cable when disconnecting it from the power supply.
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs, or a faulty
mains water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs, installation work on the mains
water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only
ever be carried out by a Miele-authorised technician.
 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
 Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty mains
water connection.
 The ice-cube maker must only be connected to a cold water sup-
ply.

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 Risk of injury. Ensure that you do not come into contact with mov-
ing parts on dispensing mechanism of the ice cube maker or the
heating element on the ice cube maker.
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 in-
side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-
ure.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling
drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.

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 Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
 Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.
 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-
tions given on food to avoid the 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.
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.

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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 or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
 Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

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Transport
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.

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Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely re-
sponsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorised col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further in-
formation, see “Warning and Safety in-
structions” in these operating and in-
stallation instructions.

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Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your re-
frigeration appliance, please bear in
mind that it will use more energy if in-
stalled near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat. Dir-
ect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption of the
refrigeration appliance is.
When installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, please note the following:
– The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed be-
hind the appliance.
– The plug and power cable must not
touch the rear of the refrigeration ap-
pliance as they could be damaged by
vibrations from the appliance.
– Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind the refrigeration appliance.
If installation near a heat source is un-
avoidable, observe the following min-
imum distances between the appliance
and the heat source:
– At least 3cm
to electric or gas stoves
– At least 30cm
to oil or coal-based stoves
If it is not possible to observe these
minimum distances, an isolation plate
must be installed between the refrigera-
tion appliance and the heat source.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient tem-
peratures) and should not be used out-
side this range. The climate range of the
appliance is stated on the data plate in-
side the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10to +32°C
N +16to +32°C
ST +16to +38°C
T +16to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to switch off
for too long, causing the internal tem-
perature in the appliance to rise with the
risk of food deteriorating and going off.

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Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on ex-
ternal panels of the refrigeration ap-
pliance, which can cause corrosion.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance doors close properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered and
that the appliance has been installed
in accordance with these operating
and installation instructions.
Installation notes
Risk of damage and injury due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance door(s) is (are) open.
Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the refrigeration appliance has been
built in and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Due to its weight and size, the refri-
geration appliance must be installed
by two people.
Adjoining cabinets/units
The appliance is screwed to the adjoin-
ing cabinets/units to the side and
above. For this reason, it is essential
that all cabinets/units are fixed to the
ground or wall.

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Load-bearing capacity of the niche
floor
To ensure the safe installation of the re-
frigeration appliance and to guarantee
its correct functioning, the floor of the
niche where the appliance is to be in-
stalled must be smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid ma-
terial.
Because the refrigeration appliance is
extremely heavy when fully loaded, it is
essential that the floor it stands on is
able to bear its weight. If necessary,
seek the advice of an architect or con-
struction expert.
When fully loaded, the weight of the re-
frigeration appliance is approx.:
KF 2801 Vi, KF 2811 Vi 393 kg
KF 2901 Vi, KF 2911 Vi 449 kg
Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the com-
pressor will run more frequently and
for longer periods.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature for the compressor. This
may, in turn, cause damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
Door hinging
Risk of damage and injury when
changing the door hinges.
Changing the door hinges single-
handedly can cause damage to the
appliance and injury.
The refrigeration appliance is sup-
plied with fixed hinges. Under no cir-
cumstances should you attempt to
change the door hinges yourself.
If you need to change the door
hinges to the other side, please con-
tact the Miele Customer Service De-
partment.

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Side-by-side
This appliance can be installed side-by-
side with another refrigeration appli-
ance. The following overview will show
you which side-by-side installation op-
tions you have with your refrigeration
appliance.
Depending on the installation situ-
ation, you will need the side-by-side
installation kit for side-by-side installa-
tion (see “Accessories – Optional ac-
cessories”).
Instructions for installing refrigeration
appliances side-by-side can be found
in the side-by-side installation kit in-
stallation instructions.
. . .with partition wall
The wall a between the side-by-side
refrigeration appliances must be at
least 16mm thick.
If the door hinges of the refrigeration
appliances are next to each other,
you must take into account the thick-
ness of the furniture fronts and door
handles so that the appliance doors
do not collide and become damaged
if they are opened at the same time.
The refrigeration appliances are secured
individually in their installation niche us-
ing the supplied installation material.
If the partition wall a is narrower than
160mm, you will need the side panel
heater from the side-by-side installation
kit to prevent condensation from form-
ing and any resulting damage.
When planning installation niches,
please note that the niche into which
the refrigeration appliance with the
side panel heater is installed must be
4mm wider (see “Installation –
Building-in dimensions”).
If the partition wall a is thicker than
160mm, you do not need the side-by-
side installation kit, nor the side panel
heater.

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. . .without partition wall
If the refrigeration appliances are to be
installed next to each other without a
partition wall between them, they will
need to be joined together with the
side-by-side installation kit. In addition,
you must install the side panel heater to
prevent condensation from forming and
any resulting damage.
Specifications for the mains
water connection
– Connection to the water supply must
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the country where the appli-
ance is being installed.
All appliances and systems used to
supply water to the refrigeration ap-
pliance must also comply with the
applicable regulations in the respect-
ive country.
– The appliance may only be connec-
ted to the mains water supply by suit-
ably qualified persons.
– The quality of the incoming water
must conform to the requirements for
drinking water in the country where
the refrigeration appliance is being
used.
– Connect the stainless steel hose of
the refrigeration appliance to the
fresh water supply and do not con-
nect to a water supply in which the
water might stagnate.
– The refrigeration appliance is only
suitable for connection to a cold wa-
ter line.
– The water pressure must be between
200kPa and 800kPa (2 and 8bar).
– A stopcock must be provided
between the stainless steel hose and
the mains water supply to ensure that
the water supply can be cut off if ne-
cessary.
– Make sure that the stopcock is still
accessible after the refrigeration ap-
pliance has been installed.