Miele K 18 3 Vi Series User Manual Download

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Operating and Installation Instructions
Refrigerator

To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 09 920 570

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for K 18 3 Vi Series

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerator To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 09 920 570 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...age temperatures 16 Humidity 16 Using the SmartFresh drawers 16 Using the refrigerator efficiently 18 SuperCool 19 Automatic defrost 20 Adjusting the interior fittings 21 Moving the shelves 21 Removing the storage shelf from above the deli drawer 23 To remove the shelf above the SmartFresh drawers 23 Cleaning and care 24 Cleaning the interior and accessories 25 Humidity filters 26 Ventilation slit...

Page 3: ...nstalling the appliance 47 Before you begin 47 RemoteVision module installation 49 Preparing the installation niche 50 Sliding the appliance into the installation space 54 Aligning the appliance 55 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche 56 Preparing the custom door 58 Attaching and aligning the custom door front 60 Electrical connection 64 RemoteVision optional accessory 65 Contact deta...

Page 4: ...data must correspond 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 dange...

Page 5: ...ds so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Use This appliance is not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as shops offices and similar work environments by customers in hotels motels Bed Breakfasts or similar residential environments This appliance is not intended for outdoor use Persons who l...

Page 6: ...gnet can cause damage 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 awaiting disposal by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporato...

Page 7: ...aHinged door shelf bShelves height adjustable cDoor shelves height adjustable dDeli drawer eControl panel fMain switch gHumidity filters hSmartFresh drawers Guide to the refrigerator 7 ...

Page 8: ...older Y warmer Allows you to set the desired temperature in the refrigerator fFood type s to be stored in the SmartFresh drawers left high humidity right lower humidity gOn Off sensor button for the SuperCool function hSensor button for the temperature and door alarm Only visible when the relevant function is activated Guide to the refrigerator 8 ...

Page 9: ... 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 All zones are switched on or off together 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 settings are reached after a few hours ...

Page 10: ...dditional sensor buttons will appear on the control panel Depending on the zone selected you can now adjust the temperature select the SuperCool function or select settings for the SmartFresh drawers by food type For additional information see the corresponding sections in the manual To de select a zone touch the sensor button for that particular zone so that it turns white or select another senso...

Page 11: ... touched the button sound can be turned off Touch the access button p so it turns yellow Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator so it turns yellow Note the position of the X button but do not touch Touch the access button p again so it turns white Only the access button p is visible Place one finger on the position of the X button and hold the X button will not be visible While holding down ...

Page 12: ...ngs mode When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated 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 should be taken Take all food out of the appliance Turn the appliance off at the main switch Unplug the appliance Cle...

Page 13: ...larm Off As soon as the 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 Door alarm If the appliance...

Page 14: ...ture is being set the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much The loss of coldness is no cause for concern if it is due to the door being left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food Temperature range The temperature can be selected within the following ranges Refrigerator 35 to 46 F 2 C to 8 C A tem...

Page 15: ...n the X 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 select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for the temperature display 0 Fahrenheit 1 Celsius return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the sett...

Page 16: ...d on the basis of the food stored in the appliance Proper humidity is assisted by 2 humidity filters located above the SmartFresh drawers These filters allow air to pass through yet retain moisture Using the SmartFresh drawers Use the sensor button to select the desired drawer The selected sensor button turns yellow and the sensor buttons for the food choices appear The most recently selected food...

Page 17: ...drawers are clean and dry before placing food in them Foods that are best stored under dry conditions fresh fish and shellfish meats poultry sausage dairy products and deli salads Foods that are best stored under moist conditions fresh produce e g vegetables lettuce herbs mushrooms cabbage fruit Remember that higher moisture levels can only be attained when the food is stored unpacked so air can c...

Page 18: ...warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this area to store items such as butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator is directly above the SmartFresh drawers The temperature in the drawers themselves is even colder Use these cold areas in the refrigerator for all highly perishable foods such as fish meat poultry deli meats store bought meals dishes or baked goods...

Page 19: ...w temperature setting appears 35 F 2 C The temperature in the appliance now begins to fall with maximum cooling in the refrigerator zone Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function automatically switches off after approx 6 hours The sensor button turns white and the appliance continues running at normal power To save energy the SuperCool function can be switched off early once the food and or d...

Page 20: ...ers defrost automatically During normal operation condensate and frost can form on the rear wall of the refrigerator and drawers You do not need to remove this build up it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the heat generated by the appliance Automatic defrost 20 ...

Page 21: ...e the shelf is level Deli drawer This drawer is set on telescopic tracks It can be pulled in and out for loading and unloading or removed for cleaning Open the drawer On both sides of the drawer pull the latches see arrow upward and lift the drawer out of the refrigerator Push the tracks back into the refrigerator to avoid injury Replacing the drawer Completely extend the telescopic tracks Lay the...

Page 22: ...ved Using a suitable object e g coin turn the safety lock to a horizontal position a On both sides of the drawer pull the latches b upward and lift the drawer out of the refrigerator Push the tracks back into the refrigerator to avoid injury Replacing the drawer Completely extend the telescopic tracks Lay the drawer onto the tracks so that it connects in the front and back Turn the safety lock bac...

Page 23: ...elf Start at the top of the slide rails and slide the shelf down into the desired position Removing the hinged door shelf Pull the stops upward and out of the shelf and remove the shelf lid upward Now remove the hinged container upward and out Removing the storage shelf from above the deli drawer Lift the shelf up and out When replacing the shelf make sure that the lugs on the corners at the back ...

Page 24: ...al components and cause a short circuit Do not allow water to get into the electronic unit or lights The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call To better maintain your appliance avoid the following cleaners containing soda ammonia thinners or chlorides cleaners containing descaling agents or lime removers...

Page 25: ... needed After washing wipe down the interior and accessories with a clean wet cloth then dry with a soft cloth Leave the appliance door open for a short time so the moisture can evaporate Aluminum frames The shelf frames are made of aluminum Clean the frames with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap Aluminum is susceptible to scratches and nicks treat with care The aluminum frames ma...

Page 26: ... remove them along with the filters downwards starting from b Remove the filter mat Clean the filters by rinsing them with lukewarm water Do not clean in a dishwasher or washing machine This will damage the filter Air dry the filters Place the filters back in the filter cover Put the filter cover back in place inserting the rear hooks first Re insert the SmartFresh drawer Cleaning and care 26 ...

Page 27: ...ot use oil or grease on the door seals This may cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time Clean the door seals with water and dry thoroughly After cleaning Return all shelves and accessories Place food back in the refrigerator and drawers Close the appliance door Insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance on Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 29 ...

Page 30: ...hat the plug is correctly inserted in the power outlet Check that the fuse has not tripped Reset the circuit breaker If the breaker trips again the appliance or the outlet may be defective Contact Miele or a qualified electrician The temperature is set incorrectly Check the display Issue Possible fault Solution The temperature in the refrigerator is too low Select a warmer temperature See Selectin...

Page 31: ... off The door is not closed Check that the door has been closed properly Issue Possible fault Solution The alarm is ringing The appliance door has been open for longer than 5 minutes Close the door Issue Possible fault Solution The alarm is ringing and the alarm indicator is flashing The door is not closed Once the alarm condition has been corrected the alarm will turn off and the alarm indicator ...

Page 32: ...ack A cracking noise can be heard when the appliance materials expand Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the compressor and the coolant circulating through the system Noises that you can easily eliminate Possible cause Remedy Rattling clinking The appliance is not level Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath t...

Page 33: ... 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 Ser vice department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will no...

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Page 35: ...formation 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 ...

Page 36: ...terials that can be recycled Please contract your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Instead please contact your municipality s waste collection center to return and recycle electric and electronic appliances Please take care not to damage the pipework while the appliance is being stored for transport to a waste disposal facility By protecting the pipework...

Page 37: ...temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off 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 ...

Page 38: ...nditioned room with sufficient ventilation Please ensure that doors close and seal properly after installation and that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and and with the required ventilation openings If the room is too cold it will cause the cooling system in the appliance to remain off for too long This can cause the temperature in the appliance to ris...

Page 39: ...l 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 install...

Page 40: ...red 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 ap...

Page 41: ...f 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...

Page 42: ...mited 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 possi...

Page 43: ...8 mm Door handle K 19X3 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 A B C D K 18X3 Vi 32 5 8 829 mm Door front max 1 1 2 38 mm Door handle 14 5 16 363 mm K 19X3 Vi 38 11 16 982 mm Door front max 1 1 2 38 mm Door handle 16 7 8 428 mm Dimensions 43 ...

Page 44: ...Niche dimensions Niche width A K 18X3 Vi 30 762 mm K 19X3 Vi 36 915 mm Dimensions 44 ...

Page 45: ...Power supply 1 Power supply A K 18X3 Vi 15 381 mm K 19X3 Vi 18 458 mm Power bars or extension cords are not safe risk of fire Do not use them to connect the appliance to the power supply Dimensions 45 ...

Page 46: ...Door front dimensions A B K 18X3 Vi 79 1 8 2029 mm 29 3 4 756 mm K 19X3 Vi 79 1 8 2029 mm 35 3 4 908 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm Dimensions 46 ...

Page 47: ...ada the Canadian Electric code C22 1 latest edition Provincial and Municipal codes and or local codes Tools needed for installation Cordless screwdriver Torx screwdriver Hammer drill Wood drills in different sizes Hammer Rachet 5 16 8 mm Adhesive tape Multi grip pliers Level Tape measure Square When fastening the cabinet to the wall behind it see Installing the appliance use suitable plugs screws ...

Page 48: ...on space complies with the installation requirements Check the base see Installation Check the dimensions of the cavity Check that the cavity is square Check the location of the power outlet Check that all furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance are securely connected to the wall Check that the adjacent furniture fixtures do not collide with the open door Before installation Caution the a...

Page 49: ... to the pallet Caution The appliance is no longer secured and may be unstable From the rear of the appliance carefully lift it from the pallet Once the appliance is on the ground it can be wheeled around RemoteVision module installation optional accessory Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply when performing installation maintenance or service work Install the RemoteVision module b...

Page 50: ...allation of the module was unsuccessful In that case repeat the process If that does not correct the problem contact Miele Pull the antenna d straight out Guide the cover b over the antenna d and screw on the cover Angle the antenna d so that it faces to the right or left If necessary disconnect the power supply and continue installing the appliance Preparing the installation niche Keep the applia...

Page 51: ...ng Two anti tip brackets are recommended for each appliance For side by side installations 4 brackets are recommended Position the anti tip brackets on the left and right in the installation niche so that there is no more than 3 8 10 mm of space between the brackets and the side walls Mark the drill holes in the anti tip brackets on the back wall and on the ceiling of the installation niche Set th...

Page 52: ...w the back wall of the cabinet in several places directly to the wall behind it For this use suitable plugs screws depending on the type of wall In a cabinet without a back wall screw the cabinet to the wall behind it in several places using suitable mounting brackets For this use suitable plugs screws depending on the type of wall Installing the appliance 52 ...

Page 53: ...n niche is deeper than the appliance select a beam with a larger cross section or attach two beams The beam 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 89 mm screw for 2x4 beam Determine the number of screws based on the cavity width to ensure t...

Page 54: ...should be completed via the circuit breaker In the case of side by side installations a separate outlet must be used for each appliance To prevent the power cord from becoming caught Tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and feed it forward under the appliance When sliding the appliance in pull the cable forward b Carefully slide the appliance into the space If resistance is felt w...

Page 55: ...to align the installation aids c on the door Important When unscrewing the height adjustable feet proceed gradually alternating between left and right Unscrew the height adjustable feet until the mark on the base has reached the indicated guide dimension 1 1 4 32 mm The guide dimension of 1 1 4 32 mm is related to a niche height of 84 2134 mm Align the custom door with a level Note When unscrewing...

Page 56: ...ides of the installation niche Pull out the plate side lugs g Secure the attachment plate side lugs If there is a fairly large gap above the appliance cut a wooden beam to fit exactly and place it in the gap If necessary shorten the filler strip h to the required height Place the 2 strips on top of each other i Insert the filler strip until you hear it click into place j Installing the appliance 5...

Page 57: ...left side appliance Place the second filler 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 k to the adjacent furniture fixtures With side by side combinations only the external side of the appliances can be secured to the niche Instal...

Page 58: ...rips m you will need them again later Remove the light switch cover see arrow Close the appliance door 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 ...

Page 59: ...p 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 surface of the custom door as the ...

Page 60: ... on both sides of the appliance door Bag E contains spare screws for this purpose Screw the nuts o a few turns onto the threaded bolts n Do not tighten the nuts completely Close the appliance door and check the distance to doors of adjacent furniture fixtures Align the custom door height with the threaded bolts n Now tighten the nuts o on top This secures the appliance door Installing the applianc...

Page 61: ...a hole in the custom door front Screw the fixing bracket securely to the custom door front 3 Tighten the screw 4 Put the cover on the bracket 5 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...

Page 62: ...only Attach the light switch cover Attaching the toe kick cover The maximum height of the toe kick cover is 4 101 mm from the top of the floor Do not cover the ventilation slits in the plinth Risk of damage to the appliance If required cut the toe kick cover to the required length and height Attach the plinth to the appliance and put the included cover plates in place Installing the appliance 62 ...

Page 63: ...his prevents warm exhaust air from flowing into the machine optimizing the energy performance of the unit If necessary shorten the three parts of the air separator 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 63 ...

Page 64: ...estions 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 is supplied with a UL listed 3 wire power cord and NEMA 5 15 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 60 Hz supply The fuse rating is 15 amps The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptacle ...

Page 65: ...stallation section of this manual Be sure your wireless system meets the following requirements A wireless router that supports an IEEE 802 11b g protocol Windows XP or newer operating system Mac OS X 10 3 or higher Cable or DSL modem Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher Safari 2 0 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Please note that each wireless router manufacturer supplies their own device drive...

Page 66: ...ess 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 seconds to conf...

Page 67: ...ork established no IP address assigned Solid Connected to network Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode not connected Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode connected Selectable options Description of function Back 2 Reboot the module 3 Reset to factory settings 4 Enter Ad Hoc Mode Note If you cannot select any option other than Back the module has not been installed correctly RemoteVision optional accessory 67 ...

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