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Turning off for longer periods
of time

If the appliance is not going to be used
for an extended time (for example,
during a vacation) some precautions
need to be taken:

Shut off the water supply line,
(several hours before switching off
the appliance)

Take all food out of the appliance

Turn the appliance off

Unplug the appliance

Empty the ice cube container

Clean the interior

Remove and discard the water filter
(secure the filter cap)

Leave the door open to prevent
odors

Settings

Summary of Contents for F 1801 Vi

Page 1: ...perating and Installation Instructions Freezer F 1801 Vi F 1811 Vi F 1901 Vi F 1911 Vi To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 155 780 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...ing food 16 Defrosting 17 Cooling drinks quickly 17 SuperCool 19 Ice cube maker 20 Automatic defrost 21 Adjusting the interior fittings 22 Moving the shelves 22 Freezer baskets 22 Ice cube container 23 Cleaning and care 24 Cleaning the interior and accessories 24 Ventilation slits 25 Door seals 25 Changing the light bulb 26 Water filter 28 Exchanging the water filter 29 Filter Performance Data She...

Page 3: ...u begin 51 RemoteVision module installation 53 Preparing the installation niche 54 Sliding the appliance into the installation niche 57 Aligning the appliance 58 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche 59 Preparing the custom door 61 Attaching and aligning the custom door front 62 Plumbing 67 Electrical connection 70 RemoteVision 71 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...d to prevent injury and machine damage Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Be...

Page 5: ...lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature In appliances with an automatic ice maker avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element located on the bottom of the ice maker Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the freezer is plugged in The ice cube maker is n...

Page 6: ... appliance Pressurized steam could damage electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable Take off the door Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside Consult with your municipal policy on recycling Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while await...

Page 7: ...Door shelves height adjustable bShelves height adjustable cIce cube maker dIce cube container eControl panel fMain switch to turn the appliance On Off gFreezer basket hWater filter Guide to the freezer 7 ...

Page 8: ...the desired temperature in the freezer cOn Off sensor button for the SuperCool function dOn Off sensor button for the ice cube maker eSensor button for the temperature and door alarm fWater filter change indicator Only visible when the relevant function is activated Guide to the freezer 8 ...

Page 9: ...appliance On Off Open the appliance door Turn the appliance On Off with the main switch The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel Once on the appliance begins cooling When the door is open the interior lights come on The access button will light in the control panel The preset temperatures factory default settings are reached after a few hours Do not put any food in...

Page 10: ...e the corresponding sections in this manual To leave the settings menu touch the access button p so it turns white The last settings entered are stored If the access button is not pressed the display will go out after approx 30 secs The other sensor buttons now disappear from the control panel Custom settings In the custom settings mode you can select and change functions The function possibilitie...

Page 11: ...button press the access button p once Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm By touching the X button you can choose between 0 Button sound is off 1 Button sound is on Return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the setting Tap the X button until you see in...

Page 12: ...ecautions need to be taken Shut off the water supply line several hours before switching off the appliance Take all food out of the appliance Turn the appliance off Unplug the appliance Empty the ice cube container Clean the interior Remove and discard the water filter secure the filter cap Leave the door open to prevent odors Settings 12 ...

Page 13: ...alarm condition is corrected the alarm signal turns off and the affected zone stops flashing in the display The alarm indicator goes out To turn the alarm off early press the alarm sensor button The alarm signal turns off The alarm indicator remains red and the corresponding appliance zone continues to flash until the alarm condition is corrected If the temperature in the freezer zone reaches 0 F ...

Page 14: ...control panel always shows the desired temperature Temperature range The temperature can be set within the following range 7 F to 9 F 14 C to 23 C To freeze fresh food and store frozen food for an extended period of time a temperature of 0 F 18 C is suggested The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to drop to the coldest temperature If the ...

Page 15: ...on p once Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm By touching the X button you can select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for the temperature display 0 Fahrenheit 1 Celsius return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the setting Tap the X button until a appears...

Page 16: ...his will provide the food already in the freezer with a protective boost of cold air Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer Load bearing capacity of the baskets Small basket Large basket F 18X1 Vi 72 lbs 33 kg 72 lbs 33 kg F 19X1 Vi 94 lbs 43 kg 94 lbs 43 kg Spread the food to be frozen across the bottom of the freezer basket or across the shelves so th...

Page 17: ... poultry Drain it away and promptly wash the container the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Simply place directly into boiling water or hot oil Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly switch on the SuperCool function see SuperCool for more inf...

Page 18: ...eats from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer wrap Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food can be lightly seasoned before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the ene...

Page 19: ...itching on SuperCool Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it turns yellow The temperature now begins to fall with maximum cooling performance The new temperature setting appears in the display 22 F 30 C Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function automatically switches off after approx 52 hours The sensor button turns white and the appliance continues running at normal power To save energy you ca...

Page 20: ... ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container Once the ice cube container is full the ice cube maker switches off automatically Do not use the ice cube container for rapid cooling of food or drinks The ice cube maker may become blocked and be damaged Do not use the first batch of ice cubes from the ice cube maker Discard the ice produced in the first 24 hours after swit...

Page 21: ...ce collects in the evaporator It is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser periodically This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free while ensuring that the food stored in the freezer stays frozen Automatic defrost 21 ...

Page 22: ...it upward all the way to the top of the slide rails until it can be removed Replacing a door shelf Start at the top of the slide rails and slide the shelf down into the desired position Freezer baskets For easier loading unloading and cleaning the freezer baskets can be shifted or completely removed Pull the basket forward until resistance is felt On the hinged side of the door is a safety lock wh...

Page 23: ... felt On both sides of the container pull the latches see arrow upward and lift the container out of the freezer Push the tracks back into the freezer to avoid injury Replacing the ice cube container Completely extend the telescopic tracks Lay the container onto the tracks so that it connects in the front and back Slide the container in Adjusting the interior fittings 23 ...

Page 24: ...rical components and cause a short circuit Do not allow water to get into the electronic unit or lights Before cleaning Use the main switch to turn the appliance off completely The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel Unplug the power cord Remove any food from the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves Cleaning the interior ...

Page 25: ...eanser residue to clean the frames Ventilation slits Check the ventilation slits in the base panel regularly Remove any dirt dust with a vacuum cleaner or brush Clean as needed Door seals Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals This may cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time Clean the door seals with warm water and dry thoroughly After cleaning Return all shelves and ac...

Page 26: ...f electric shock disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging or tripping the circuit breaker Upper lighting Grasp the front of the light cover with both hands and slide it back Carefully pull the cover forward and out Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold with a soft cloth Remove the defective light bulb Place the new bulb in ...

Page 27: ...e fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold with a soft cloth Pull the defective light bulb from the socket Place the new bulb in the socket Halogen bulb type 5 W 12 V socket G 4 Put the light cover back on and turn clockwise into place Restore power to the appliance Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...t been used for a prolonged time discard any ice cubes in the freezer empty the container and discard the ice production of the next 24 hours If the appliance or ice maker have not been routinely used for several weeks or months or if the ice cubes have an unpleasant odor change the water filter Note Air trapped in the system may cause water and the filter cartridge to eject forcefully Use caution...

Page 29: ...to the new filter cartridge 4 Push the filter cartridge with cap in a horizontal position all the way into the opening in the base panel 5 Rotate the filter cartridge clockwise 180 until the cap is in a horizontal position 6 The filter change needs to be confirmed before the filter indicator will go out See Re setting the filter indicator Whenever you replace the filter the system must be re set T...

Page 30: ...eep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until an appears in the display Touch the access button p again By touching the X button you can select the following settings 0 filter is installed 1 filter is not installed external filter 2 filter change confirmed return to menu Tap the X button until 2 appears in the display 1 should only...

Page 31: ...f automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated After installing a new water filter discard the first 24 hours of ice production Deactivating the water filter The ice cube maker in this appliance can be operated without the installed water filter for example if the household water supply already uses a water filter If you choose this option it is important to insert a bypass cartridge On...

Page 32: ...Filter Performance Data Sheet 32 ...

Page 33: ...Filter Performance Data Sheet 33 ...

Page 34: ...he fuse has not tripped Reset the circuit breaker The temperature is set incorrectly Check the display The temperature in the freezer is too low Select a warmer temperature See Selecting the correct temperature The SuperCool function is still on SuperCool automatically shuts off after 52 hours The door is not closed Check that the door has been closed properly A large amount of food is being froze...

Page 35: ... the freezer section will not open This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door too many times in succession prevents it from opening Wait a few minutes then try again It should now open without force The compressor kicks on very frequently and for too long The ventilation slits are covered or dusty Clean with a vacuum or brush The door has been opened too frequently or a...

Page 36: ...arm condition has been corrected the alarm will turn off and the alarm indicator will stop flashing A large amount of food is being frozen at the same time There has been a power failure The filter display is red This is a warning that the water filter needs to be changed soon Order replacement filters from Miele The filter display is flashing red The water filter needs to be changed See Replacing...

Page 37: ... The water supply line was not primed purged of air before the appliance was used for the first time Contact Miele Check if the ice cube maker is switched on the water supply line is open there are ice cubes stuck together and blocking the exit the ice cube container is in the right position the freezer compartment temperature is too high the water pressure is too low The water pressure must be be...

Page 38: ... 72 8 25 bar Consult a plumber Check whether the correct water valve has been installed Self tapping valves and 3 16 4 76 mm saddle valves reduce the water pressure and can block the pipe The ice cubes have an unpleasant odor flavor When ice is stored for an extended period it may absorb odors which affects the taste Use the ice maker more frequently Check if the ice cube container is dirty Clean ...

Page 39: ...t a plumber Check that the freezer temperature is not too low See Selecting the correct temperature Change the water filter See Water filter Ice is forming in the supply hose to the ice maker Check the water pressure The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar Contact a plumber Check whether the freezer compartment temperature is too high See Selecting the correct temperature F...

Page 40: ...and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable o...

Page 41: ...ry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the Miele Service department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will n...

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Page 43: ...Installation instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 44: ...ch 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 gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Caring for the enviro...

Page 45: ...459 lbs 208 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...

Page 46: ...ll 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 installa...

Page 47: ...lose 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 can be obtained from Miele Contact Miele or your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance without partition If the appliances are installed directly next to each other without a partition they wi...

Page 48: ...ating mat please refer to the instructions included in the Merging Kit The Merging Kit can be obtained from Miele 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 o...

Page 49: ...se 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 Installation 49 ...

Page 50: ...Niche dimensions Niche width A F 18X1 Vi 30 762 mm F 19X1 Vi 36 915 mm Dimensions 50 ...

Page 51: ...1 Power supply 2 Water connection A F 18X1 Vi 15 381 mm F 19X1 Vi 18 458 mm Door dimensions open 115 A B F 18X1 Vi 32 5 8 829 mm 14 5 16 363 mm F 19X1 Vi 38 11 16 982 mm 16 7 8 428 mm Dimensions 51 ...

Page 52: ...d 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 Cutter with adjustable blade Cordless screwdriver T 20 Torx screwdriver T 20 Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall or floor Wood drills in different sizes Hammer Open ended wrench SW 13 mm Box end wrench 5 16 8 mm hex nut d...

Page 53: ...e 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 Do not remove the installation supports from the appliance door They will be...

Page 54: ...g the appliance in its installation niche Once connected the RemoteVision modeul will increase the energy consumption of the appliance The slot for the RemoteVision module is located in the lower area of the back of your appliance Unscrew the screws a on the cover b and pull off the sticker c Remove the cover b Push the module into the slot until it locks into place Connect the appliance to the po...

Page 55: ...nnect the power supply and continue installing the appliance Preparing the installation niche Keep the appliance door closed until it is securely fastened in the niche Tipping hazard If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance a solid wooden beam a can be placed behind the anti tip brackets b so the appliance can be securely attached to the base or wall The length of the wooden beam a s...

Page 56: ...nd right walls of the appliance niche Mark the holes through the anti tip brackets b on the floor of the installation niche Set the brackets aside Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area which the screws could penetrate risk of injury and damage Drill pilot holes 1 8 3 mm for 5 x 60 mm wood screws 1 16 2 mm for 4 x 15 mm wood screws Tightly secure the anti tip brackets in...

Page 57: ... must cover the appliance by at least 2 50 8 mm Mark the installation height lower edge of the beam on the rear wall of the niche Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden beam Example 3 screw for 2x4 beam Determine the number of screws based on the cavity width to ensure that the beam will be attached securely Locate wall studs near the rear wall of the cavity and mark drill holes in...

Page 58: ...iddle of the power cord and feed it forward under the appliance When sliding the appliance in pull the cable forward c Carefully slide the appliance into the space until the height adjustable wheels interlock with the anti tip brackets d If resistance is felt when attempting to slide the appliance into the installation niche for example because the floor is uneven Turn the rear adjustable wheels s...

Page 59: ...e feet can be adjusted from the top and bottom f Rear with a 5 16 8 mm hex nut driver via flexible shaft g A mark is located on the appliance base and is used as a standard gauge for height adjustment When adjusting the height align this mark at 1 1 4 32 mm above the floor Place a marking out level over the installation aids e on the door Unscrew the height adjustable feet until the mark on the ba...

Page 60: ...ear feet 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 the appliance cut a wooden beam to fit exactly and pla...

Page 61: ...strip on the peg and press both filler strips together Insert both filler strips into the installation space above the appliance until they click into place Open the appliance door Screw the attachment plate lugs m to the adjacent furniture fixtures With side by side combinations only the external side of the appliances can be secured to the niche Now prepare the water connection from the applianc...

Page 62: ... and side strips o you will need them again later Remove the light switch cover see arrow Measure the distance X between the bracket from the door and the overhead furniture fixtures Loosen the two nuts Set aside the nuts you will need them again later With the inside facing up lay the custom door on a stable surface to avoid scratch marks place some plastic or a cloth on the surface Installing th...

Page 63: ... screw Attach the bracket at the top with at least 10 screws Please note When attaching the mounting frame onto two adjacent doors see Front panel gap kit screw into the thicker outer frames of the doors only The bracket includes a variety of holes for the various design options of custom doors When performing work on the custom door always observe the following Always select the best load bearing...

Page 64: ...om door to adjacent furniture fixtures Align the custom door with the double threaded bolts Tighten the nuts on the adjusting rail This will correct the side alignment of the door Put the side strips 15 back into place and screw them completely down on both sides of the appliance door Align the custom door again as needed and tighten all screws on the sides Attaching the lower bracket Only for app...

Page 65: ...rackets The number of lower brackets will depend on the width and the design of the custom door Attaching the covers To mount the cover strips on both sides of the door click them into place from bottom to top into the gap between the appliance door and the custom door Screw the brackets onto both sides of the appliance to hold the cover strip Installing the appliance 65 ...

Page 66: ...ht switch cover Attaching the toe kick panel The maximum height of the toe kick panel is 4 from the top of the floor Do not cover the ventilation slits in the base panel Risk of damage to the appliance If required cut the toe kick panel to the required length and height Attach the plinth to the appliance Put the included covering plate in place Attach the toe kick panel to the plinth Installing th...

Page 67: ...g into the machine optimizing the energy performance of the unit If necessary shorten the three parts of the air separator Insert the foam pieces back into the sides Position the air separator in the center of the appliance door From below screw the air separator firmly onto the door with the 2 screws Installing the appliance 67 ...

Page 68: ...r The appliance is only suitable for connection to the cold water supply The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar A separate shut off valve must be installed so that the water supply can be interrupted as needed The maximum outer diameter of the water pipe without fittings 3 8 10 mm The shut off valve for the water connection must not be located behind the appliance It is re...

Page 69: ...ng pipe to the shut off valve according to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the ice cube maker installation kit Install the connecting pipe Always observe the indicated clearance dimensions to prevent damage to the connecting pipe when pushing in the appliance Secure the connecting pipe to the floor with adhesive tape You may now proceed to install the appliance See Installing the ...

Page 70: ...ipe to suit the location of the connection on the appliance 2 Push the union nut and seal onto the water pipe Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance connection and screw on the union nut 3 First tighten by hand Then use an open ended wrench to tighten the union nut Do not over tighten Open the shut off valve and the main water connection Check for leaks at the connection for the shut of...

Page 71: ...g information found on the data plate match the household electrical supply If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service U1 800 999 1360 V1 800 565 6435 The appliance comes with a UL listed 3 wire power supply cord The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptac...

Page 72: ...It can only be installed by a Miele Service Technician Be sure your wireless system meets the following requirements a router that supports an 802 11 wireless standard Windows XP or newer operating system Cable or DSL modem Please note that each wireless router manufacturer supplies their own device drivers and setup programs Due to the differences in manufacturers exact router setup instructions ...

Page 73: ...ch the access button p to confirm See the table on the following page for a description of each setting in the display Use the Y or X buttons to select the RemoteVision options The module has been connected to the network when appears in the display If does not appear refer to the Network options section of the XKM 2000 Installation Instruction manual Press and hold the access button p for 2 secon...

Page 74: ...Note If you cannot select any option other than back the module has not been installed correctly Status indicators Description of function Flashing Module booting phase Flashing Connection to router established no IP address assigned Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode not connected Solid In Ad Hoc Mode connected Flashing No connection to Network Solid Connected to Network RemoteVision 74 ...

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