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Before you begin

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
Have the appliance installed by a
qualified technician, according to
the enclosed installation
instructions.

To reduce the risk of injury or
damage to the product, two people
should be used for installation.

These installation instructions are
intended for use by qualified installers.
In addition to these instructions, the
appliance must be installed in
accordance with all local codes. In the
absence of a local code, the following
should be used:

– In the USA, the National Electric

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition/State and 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

– 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 depending on

the type of wall.

– several mounting brackets, if required.

Other

– Stepladder

– Dolly, hand truck

– Wooden beam

(cross section min. 3" x 4"
[75 mm x 100 mm] as an alternative
tilt protection, length depends on the
width of the installation cavity)

– Wood screws in different sizes

Optional accessories

– "Merging Kit" for side-by-side installation

– Front panel gap kit

– RemoteVision module for wireless

monitoring

Installing the appliance

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Summary of Contents for K 1803 Vi

Page 1: ...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 2: ...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 3: ...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 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...Niche dimensions Niche width A K 18X3 Vi 30 762 mm K 19X3 Vi 36 915 mm Dimensions 44 ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ... 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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ... 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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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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