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Now attach the covers onto the
retaining clips on both sides.
In the case of side-by-side
installation, the cover strips are only
required on the outer sides.

Fit the cover to the light contact
switch so that it clicks into place as
shown.

Fitting the plinth facing

Do not cover the vents in the plinth.
This will damage the appliance.

Trim the plinth facing to the required
length and height (cut along the
lower edge of the plinth facing where
it touches the floor).

Secure the plinth to the appliance,
and attach the cover discs supplied.

Now fit the plinth facing.

Installation

Summary of Contents for K 1801 Vi

Page 1: ...erator with MasterFresh zone K 1801 Vi K 1811 Vi K 1901 Vi K 1911 Vi To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 760 830 en AU IN NZ ...

Page 2: ...r 21 Temperature range 22 Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius 22 Temperature display 23 Alarms 24 SuperCool 26 Using the refrigerator efficiently 27 Different storage zones 27 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 28 What to be aware of when shopping for food 28 Storing food correctly 28 Storing food in the MasterFresh zones 29 Storage temperature 29 Humidity level 29 Storing food in the Ma...

Page 3: ...Sales Warranty 43 Warranty 43 Electrical connection 44 Installation advice 45 Location 45 Climate range 45 Floor 46 Door hinging 46 Adjoining furniture units 47 Ventilation 47 Side by side installation 48 Limiting the opening angle of the door 49 Appliance door dimensions opening angle 90 50 Appliance door dimensions opening angle 115 50 Building in dimensions 51 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...niche 55 Before installation 55 Preparing the niche 56 Assembly parts 56 Anti tipping mechanism 57 An alternative anti tipping mechanism 59 Placing the appliance in the niche 60 Aligning the appliance 61 Securing the appliance in the niche 62 Preparing the furniture fronts 64 Securing and aligning the furniture door 66 Securing the covers 67 Fitting the plinth facing 68 Fitting the air separator 6...

Page 5: ...or for selecting the temperature in the refrigerator X for colder Y for warmer fSensor for selecting the humidity in the MasterFresh drawers left high humidity right low humidity gOn Off sensor for the SuperCool function hSensor for switching off the temperature or door alarm only visible when the temperature or door alarm is sounding Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...nt bAdjustable shelf cDoor shelf dFully extendable drawer eControl panel fRocker switch for switching the whole appliance on and off gHumidity filters for the MasterFresh drawers hMasterFresh drawers Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...ly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal The plug must be rendered use...

Page 8: ...rds when the door is open Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with these operating and installation instructions Correct application This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms bed breakfasts and other typical living quarters This does not include common sha...

Page 9: ...erning its use by a person responsible for their safety and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse Safety with children Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse Cleaning work may only be carried out by older childr...

Page 10: ...ar the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes In the event of any damage avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark switch off at the mains...

Page 11: ...rician If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket unit or an extension lead These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating If moisture gets into electrical components it could cause a short circu...

Page 12: ...nce is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your app...

Page 13: ...ng and explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer s pack...

Page 14: ...liance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking t...

Page 15: ...e radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high room temperature Where the cross section of the air inlet and outlet is not covered and kept free of dust Where the air inlets and outlets are covered or dusty Temperature settings Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C With a low temperature setting The lower the temperature in the appliance the higher the energy...

Page 16: ...od in the appliance as quickly as possible on your return home When food is taken out of the refrigerator be sure to put it back before it becomes warm Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Warm food and food brought in from room temperature add heat to the appliance The appliance will try to cool down and the running time of the compressor will increase Store...

Page 17: ...rt to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the door is opened The access sensor in the control panel will also light up To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Please note switching off with the rocker switch does not disconnect the appliance from the mains Operation A light touch of th...

Page 18: ...tion or select the humidity level in the MasterFresh zones Please refer to the relevant section for more information To switch off a section again touch the sensor of the selected zone again so that it is highlighted in white or select a different sensor To leave settings mode touch the access sensor so that it is highlighted in white Your last selected settings will now be saved to memory If you ...

Page 19: ...function selected To switch the sensor tone on off see Switching on and off To switch the sensor tone on off The tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated Touch the access sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow Touch the sensor for the selecting the refrigerator zone so that it is highlighted in yellow Take note of the position of the X sensor but do not touch it Touch...

Page 20: ...w left settings mode The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in settings mode As soon as the door is closed the door alarm is activated again Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the...

Page 21: ...MasterFresh drawers We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator The temperature in the MasterFresh drawers is controlled automatically and is maintained at 1 5 C DynamicCooling The DynamicCooling fan automatically switches on when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chill...

Page 22: ...or section from 2 C to 8 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit Touch the access sensor so that i...

Page 23: ...ow left settings mode The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in settings mode As soon as the door is closed the door alarm is activated again Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the selected temperature The temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set the temperature in the appliance has risen by several de...

Page 24: ...amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the Alarm off sensor in the display will go out again as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again The sensor for the zone concerned will light up again constantly Switching the temperature alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the Alarm off...

Page 25: ...ng the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the Alarm off sensor The Alarm off sensor in the display will go out and the alarm will stop Alarms 25 ...

Page 26: ...full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator zone and the newly set temperature of 2 C will show in the temperature display Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The sensor is highlighted in white and the appliance continues running at normal power To save energy the SuperCool function can be switched off once food and d...

Page 27: ...oducts ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing a...

Page 28: ...ping for food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is the most important factor in determining how long it stays fresh and how long it can be kept in the appliance Time out of the refrigerator e g during transportation should be kept to a minimum For example do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long Once food has started to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed ...

Page 29: ...ber that the initial freshness of the food when placed in the refrigerator is crucial for good storage results Humidity level The humidity level in the MasterFresh zones depends on the moisture content of the stored food and the quantity of food being stored The closer the storage humidity is to the moisture content of the food the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the w...

Page 30: ...it in packaging Foods that prefer a dry atmosphere include fresh fish shellfish meat poultry sausages dairy products and specialty salads Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Always keep these foods covered or wrapped Exception Meat The surface of the meat dries out slightly ...

Page 31: ...ish to store e g humid or dry storage A high humidity level will be achieved by means of the moisture already contained within the food being stored If the humidity level is not high enough e g too little food is being stored it can be increased by placing a damp sponge in the drawer Store small quantities of food in the MasterFresh zones in packaging If you think that the temperature in the Maste...

Page 32: ...ings on both sides and lift the drawer out To avoid damaging the telescopic runners make sure that they are pushed back into the appliance To replace the drawer Pull the telescopic rails out as far as they will go Place the drawer back on the rails so that it engages at the back and front Push the drawer all the way back into the appliance The MasterFresh drawers The MasterFresh drawers sit on tel...

Page 33: ...hey will go Place the MasterFresh drawer on the rails so that it engages at the back and front Turn the slot on the pin to its vertical position Push the MasterFresh drawer all the way back into the appliance Adjusting the door shelves bottle shelf Hold the door shelf by its frame with both hands raise it a little and then tip it forwards slightly Slide the shelf in its angled frame up or down in ...

Page 34: ...elf from its holder Undo the screws on the shelf and remove the cover Unhinge the flap from its holder Lift the container up and out To remove the shelf above the fully extendable drawer Lift the shelf up and out When replacing the shelf make sure that the lugs on the corners at the back are correctly engaged To remove the shelf above the MasterFresh drawers Remove the fully extendable drawer Remo...

Page 35: ...te and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the MasterFresh zone whilst in use You do not need to remove this as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance Automatic defrost 35 ...

Page 36: ...asers sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off by pressing the On Off rocker switch This is on the right hand side underneath the control panel Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Take any food out of the appliance and...

Page 37: ...filters The two special humidity filters above the MasterFresh drawers have to be removed for cleaning Pull out the MasterFresh drawer and remove it Release the filter cover 1 then lower it together with the filter mat and remove it 2 Take off the filter mat Clean the filter mat in lukewarm water without any detergent Do not wash the filter mats in a dishwasher or washing machine Leave the filter ...

Page 38: ...or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories back in the appliance Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on Place the food back in the appliance and close the door Cleaning ...

Page 39: ...e the refrigerator mains voltage or another appliance is defective Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Check the temperature settings the temperature in the refrigerator is too low Increase the temperature Switch off the SuperCool function if this is switched on Check that the appliance door has been closed properly the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether ...

Page 40: ...tomatically after approx 5 minutes if the door is left open It will come on again after it has cooled down sufficiently If it also does not come on when the door is opened briefly then the lighting is defective Switch the appliance off by pressing the On Off rocker switch to the right hand side underneath the control panel Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw...

Page 41: ...amp out Fit the new lamp into the holder The following type of halogen lamp is required 5 W 12 V G 4 cap Replace the lamp cover turning it clockwise as far as it will go Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply and switch it on If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open ...

Page 42: ...k Crack A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance ...

Page 43: ...ting instructions When contacting Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Warranty The manufacturer s warranty for this appliance is 2 years For more information on the manufacturer s warranty specific to your country please contact Miele After Sales Warranty 43 ...

Page 44: ...connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short circuit Nor should other appliances be plugged into a socket located directly behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of...

Page 45: ... be plugged into a socket located directly behind this appliance Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of the appliance which may lead to corrosion on the external walls For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors ...

Page 46: ...e the safe installation of the appliance and to guarantee its correct functioning the floor to the niche where the appliance is to be installed must be smooth and even It must be made from strong rigid material The appliance is extremely heavy when fully loaded and for this reason it is imperative that the floor it stands on is able to bear its weight If necessary the advice of an architect or str...

Page 47: ...ing furniture units to the side and above For this reason it is essential that all furniture units be fixed to the ground and or wall Ventilation The air vents must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation advice 47 ...

Page 48: ...ion wall using the side by side installation kit If the 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 Installation with a partition wall using the side by side installation kit The partition wall must be at least 16 mm thick If the partition wall between the two appliances is betwe...

Page 49: ...ble the door to be opened wide However if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened for example the opening angle can be limited to 90 Open the appliance door Insert the pin into the hinge from above as shown The door opening angle is now limited to 90 Installation advice 49 ...

Page 50: ...ax 38 mm Door handle K 1901 Vi K 1911 Vi 982 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle Appliance door dimensions opening angle 115 The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen A B C D K 1801 Vi K 1811 Vi 829 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle 363 mm K 1901 Vi K 1911 Vi 982 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle 428 mm Installation advice 50 ...

Page 51: ...Niche width A K 1801 Vi K 1811 Vi 762 765 mm K 1901 Vi K 1911 Vi 915 918 mm Building in dimensions 51 ...

Page 52: ...Laying the electrical cabling Door front dimensions A B K 1801 Vi K 1811 Vi 2029 mm 756 mm K 1901 Vi K 1911 Vi 2029 mm 908 mm Building in dimensions 52 ...

Page 53: ... mm Adhesive tape Pipe wrench Spirit level Try square If bolting the housing unit to the wall behind suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall Miscellaneous Step ladder Sack barrow Wooden beam min 75 mm x 100 mm if required to prevent tilting length depends on width of building in niche Wood screws in various sizes Optional accessories Side by side installation kit ...

Page 54: ... Vi K 1911 Vi 37 Fitting a door which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges Building into a peninsular run When built into a peninsular run the rear of the building in niche must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel Building in at the end of a run of units If one side of the appliance is visible a side panel is required The side panel must be fixed to the wall the floor...

Page 55: ...e electrical connections see Electrical connection Check that all surrounding furniture units are securely fixed to the wall Check the surrounding furniture units for possible clashes when opening doors Before installation Warning This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Before installation take any accessories out of the appliance and or from the back of the applian...

Page 56: ... carefully lift the appliance from the pallet starting with the back of the appliance The appliance can be rolled along the floor using the wheels at the back Preparing the niche Keep the appliance door closed until it is fixed inside the building in niche Due to sheer size and weight of the appliance it needs to be ensured that it cannot tip forwards once it is built into the niche Assembly parts...

Page 57: ...pliances Position the anti tipping mechanisms a at the rear of the housing unit on the left and right leaving a gap to the wall of no more than 10 mm While holding the anti tipping mechanisms in place mark the necessary drill holes at the top and rear of the housing unit Put the anti tipping mechanisms in a safe place they will be required later Fixing screws for different uses and types of materi...

Page 58: ... behind it Use suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall In a housing unit without a rear wall bolt the housing unit to the wall in several places with the help of suitable fixing brackets Use suitable plugs and fixing screws according to the composition of the wall Installation 58 ...

Page 59: ...is deeper than the appliance a thicker wooden beam should be used The wood must cover the appliance to a depth of at least 50 8 mm see diagram Mark the position of the lower edge of the wooden beam on the rear wall of the niche Select screws of a length depending on the thickness of the wood Use the number of screws appropriate to the housing width to ensure that the wooden beam is securely fixed ...

Page 60: ...e each appliance must have its own separate socket Secure the cable to prevent it becoming caught Tie a piece of string to the middle of the cable and as the appliance is being pushed into the niche pull the cable forward underneath the appliance b Carefully push the appliance back into the housing unit If the appliance does not slide easily into the niche e g if the floor is uneven screw out the ...

Page 61: ...tion aids c on the appliance door to check the appliance s alignment Important Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet alternating between the left and right feet A mark is located on the appliance base When adjusting the height this mark needs to be aligned at 32 mm from the floor Unscrew the feet until the mark on the base has reached 32 mm This measurement of 32 mm corresponds to a building i...

Page 62: ...niche Screw the lugs for the fixing plates f into the furniture units above the appliance If it is not possible to secure the appliance above it can be attached to the housing at the sides only Pull out the lugs for the side fixing plates g Screw on the lugs for the side plates If necessary cut trim h to the required width Join the two bits of trim together i Click them into position j Installatio...

Page 63: ...t hand appliance Then insert the free half of the joining peg into the channel on the other trim and press the two trims together Click the two trims into place above the appliances Open the appliance door Screw the lugs for the fixing plates k into the furniture units adjacent to the appliance In a side by side combination only the external panels of the two appliances can be secured to the furni...

Page 64: ...e required later Remove the cover from the light contact switch Close the appliance door Measure gap X between the adjusting bar and the upper edge of the adjacent furniture front Remove the two nuts from the appliance door and place them in a safe place they will be required later Place the furniture front on a firm surface with the external side facing downwards place on a blanket or similar to ...

Page 65: ...t using at least one screw for each fixing point Secure the mounting frame to the top of the furniture front using at least 10 screws The mounting frame has several different types of holes to take account of a variety of furniture fronts When securing the frame always screw into the strongest part of the furniture door To do this select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the ...

Page 66: ...s into the white plastic frame and screw them down securely Screw the nuts o loosely onto the threaded bolts but do not tighten them yet Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align the height of the appliance door by sliding it over the threaded bolts n Align the depth of the door via the gaps in the angle trim Then screw the angle trim into positi...

Page 67: ...ixing bracket securely to the furniture front 3 Then tighten the screw 4 as shown Fit the cover to the fixing bracket 5 The number of fixing brackets required will depend on the material and width of the furniture front Securing the covers Fit the two cover strips to the sides of the appliance door clicking them into the space between the appliance door and the furniture front starting at the bott...

Page 68: ...ntact switch so that it clicks into place as shown Fitting the plinth facing Do not cover the vents in the plinth This will damage the appliance Trim the plinth facing to the required length and height cut along the lower edge of the plinth facing where it touches the floor Secure the plinth to the appliance and attach the cover discs supplied Now fit the plinth facing Installation 68 ...

Page 69: ...es air entering the appliance from that leaving it It also stops warm air flowing into the appliance which would cause a short circuit If necessary the three parts of the air separator can be shortened to the correct height Replace the foam parts in the sides Installation 69 ...

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