Miele KF 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions Download Page 6

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Butter and cheese compartment

Adjustable shelves

Door shelf

Floating deli drawer

Control panel

Humidity filters for the MasterFresh
zone

Switch for switching the whole
appliance on and off

MasterFresh zone

Ice maker

Water filter

Small freezer basket

Large freezer basket

Ice cube container

Description of the appliance

Summary of Contents for KF 1801 Vi

Page 1: ...nstallation instructions Fridge freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 760 980 en GB HK ...

Page 2: ... in the freezer 23 Setting the temperature in the refrigerator freezer zones 24 Temperature range 24 Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius 25 Temperature display 26 Alarm 27 Super cool and Super freeze 29 Super cool 29 Super freeze 30 Storing food in the refrigerator section 31 Different storage zones 31 Food which is not suitable for storing in a refrigerator 33 When shopping for food 33 Storing food co...

Page 3: ...41 Storing frozen food 41 Home freezing 42 Defrosting 43 Cooling drinks 44 Making ice cubes 45 Defrosting 47 Cleaning and care 48 Before cleaning 48 Cleaning the interior and accessories 48 Ice cube container 49 Humidity filters 50 Ventilation gaps 50 Door seals 51 Problem solving guide 52 Water filter 57 Reminder to change the water filter 57 To change the water filter 58 To confirm that the wate...

Page 4: ...ngle 115 73 Building in dimensions 74 Installation 76 Tools and accessories required 76 Weight of the door drawer fronts 77 Building into a peninsular run 77 Building in at the end of a run of units 77 Aligning the building in niche 78 Checking the building in niche 78 Before installation 78 Preparing the niche 79 Installation accessories 79 Anti tipping mechanism 80 An alternative anti tipping me...

Page 5: ...r zone X for colder Y for warmer g Symbols for food that requires a moist atmosphere in the MasterFresh zone left High humidity right Low humidity h On Off sensor for the Super cool and Super freeze functions i On Off sensor for the ice cube maker only visible if the freezer zone has been selected j Sensor for switching off the temperature or door alarm only visible when the temperature or door al...

Page 6: ...oating deli drawer eControl panel fHumidity filters for the MasterFresh zone gSwitch for switching the whole appliance on and off hMasterFresh zone iIce maker jWater filter kSmall freezer basket lLarge freezer basket mIce cube container Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...which if handled or disposed of incorrectly 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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to...

Page 8: ... are familiar with the content Pass them on to any future owner Warning This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured in its building in niche in accordance with these operating and installation instructions Correct application The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and simila...

Page 9: ...e way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children mu...

Page 10: ...tally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance o...

Page 11: ...sure that the connection data fuse rating frequency and voltage on the data plate corresponds to the household supply Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when it is correctly earthed It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt pleas...

Page 12: ...appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been carried out Unauthorised installation maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users Installation maintenance and repair work must ...

Page 13: ...ins electrical supply Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube maker including the ice cube expulsion mechanism or the element on the ice cube maker Danger of injury Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appli...

Page 14: ...ring alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst causing injury or damage Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or metal parts Dang...

Page 15: ...e guarantee and Miele cannot accept liability Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice lift frozen food and ...

Page 16: ...children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes Warning and Safety instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ...radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered up or dusty Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C With a low temperature setting The colder the temperature in the refrigerator freezer section the higher the energy consumption MasterFresh zone app...

Page 18: ...you when shopping and place food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible before it begins to thaw Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food covere...

Page 19: ...ol 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 Do not place food in the freezer until the temperature is at least 18 C Please note Switching the appliance off with the rocker switch does not disconnect the appliance from the mains Operation A light touch of the finger on the se...

Page 20: ...e you have selected you can adjust the temperature or select Super cool and Super freeze adjust the humidity levels for the MasterFresh zone switch on the ice cube maker Please refer to the relevant section for more information To deselect a zone touch the sensor of the selected zone again so that it is highlighted in white or select a different sensor To finish selecting settings touch the access...

Page 21: ...sensor tone on off see Switching on and off No function selected Switching the sensor tone on off The tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated Touch the access sensor to highlight it in yellow Touch the sensor for 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 the access sensor until it is high...

Page 22: ...e 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 disconnect it from the mains turn off the stopcock to the water supply a few hours before you swi...

Page 23: ...one We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator The temperature in the MasterFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 1 5 C Dynamic cooling The dynamic cooling 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 chilled to about the s...

Page 24: ...the highest or lowest temperature that it is possible to set is reached the X or Y sensor will disappear from the display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature When you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature as it will take t...

Page 25: ...the X sensor Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 4 seconds until c and the Y sensor also appear in the display Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until appears in the display Touch the access sensor again By touching the X sensor you can now set the temperature to be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius 0 Temperature in Fahrenheit 1 Temperature in Celsius Return to menu After selecting a ne...

Page 26: ...rming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer zone remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that the food is safe to ...

Page 27: ... load re arrange or take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off 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 ...

Page 28: ...or switching the temperature or door alarm in the display will go out again as soon as the door drawer has been shut again Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off The sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off in the display will go out and the alarm will...

Page 29: ...er to lower the temperature in the refrigerator zone and the newly set temperature of 2 C will show in the temperature display Switching off Super cool The Super cool 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 Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks...

Page 30: ...lighted in yellow Touch the Super freeze sensor so that it lights up yellow The appliance will now operate at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer zone and the newly set temperature of 30 C will show in the temperature display Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 5...

Page 31: ...ea is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator is directly above the MasterFresh zone However the MasterFresh zone compartments are even colder Use these areas in the refrigerator and in the MasterFresh zone for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked go...

Page 32: ... and in some circumstances could burst e g bottles Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance as it may freeze to the back wall To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the refrigerator Make sure the vents at the back of the appliance are not covered as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool Ensure that when placing food in the refrigerator a...

Page 33: ...ortant factor in determining how long it stays fresh and how long it can be kept in the appliance Always observe the use by date and the recommended storage temperature 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 Tip Take a cool bag with you when shopping and on return place food into the applian...

Page 34: ...midity level The humidity level in the MasterFresh compartment will depend on the moisture content of the food being stored and the quantity of food being stored The humidity of food being stored is retained in the MasterFresh compartment The closer the storage humidity is to the humidity content of the food the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the ...

Page 35: ...ultry sausages dairy products and speciality salads Please note that food rich in protein deteriorates faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Always keep these these types of food covered or wrapped Exception Meat The surface of the meat dries out slightly helping to prevent the growth of bacteria which results in the meat last...

Page 36: ... of higher humiidity Store food unwrapped in the high humidity MasterFresh compartment High humidity in the MasterFresh zone can only be achieved by storing food which contains moisture in it If the humidity is not high enough because for example too little food has been stored in the compartment you can use a wet sponge to increase the humidity If you think that the temperature in the MasterFresh...

Page 37: ...er The floating drawer can be removed completely for cleaning purposes To do this pull the drawer out over the drawer stops To replace it Push the drawer straight into runners The MasterFresh drawer The MasterFresh drawer sits on telescopic runners and can be fully pulled out for loading and unloading For cleaning the MasterFresh drawer can be removed completely Pull the MasterFresh drawer out as ...

Page 38: ...hat 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 The door shelves can be moved when loading or unloading and for cleaning or they can be removed completely Hold the door shelf by its frame with both hands raise it a little and then tip it forwards slightly S...

Page 39: ...moved for cleaning Pull the small basket out as far it will go To prevent children from hurting themselves there is a pin on the door opening side which needs to be turned to a horizontal position in order to remove the basket Use a screwdriver or similar to turn the pin so that the slot in the head is horizontal a Raise the snap fittings on both sides b and lift the freezer basket up and out To r...

Page 40: ... Use a screwdriver or similar to turn the slots in the pegs to a horizontal position a Remove the pegs from the fittings b Pull the dividing panel upwards to remove it To replace the dividing panel Place the fittings in an upright position and locate the dividing panel in the fittings so that you hear it click into place Replace the pegs in the fixings and use a screwdriver or similar to turn the ...

Page 41: ...d If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer section check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the tempera...

Page 42: ...tlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 43: ...h food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when de...

Page 44: ...ace them in the refrigerator zone and switch on the Super cool function If bottles are however placed in the freezer zone for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing and storing food 44 ...

Page 45: ...ainer The ice cube maker can make up to 140 ice cubes in 24 hours The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the temperature in the freezer zone The lower the temperature the more ice cubes are produced After the appliance is switched on for the first time it can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container Ice cube pr...

Page 46: ...er supply a few hours before the ice cube maker is switched off The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes Touch the On Off sensor for the ice cube maker so that it is highlighted in white Making ice cubes 46 ...

Page 47: ...mth generated by the appliance Freezer zone This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer zone defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer zone to remain permanently ice free however the food stored in t...

Page 48: ...agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off completely by pressing the On Off rocker switch on the right side underneath the control panel Disconnect the appliance from the mains Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Remo...

Page 49: ... ice cube container sits on telescopic runners and can be fully extended for loading and unloading For cleaning the ice cube container can be removed completely Pull the ice cube container out as far as it will go Raise the snap fittings on both sides and lift the ice cube container out To avoid damaging the telescopic runners make sure that they are pushed back into the appliance To replace the i...

Page 50: ...lukewarm water without any detergent Do not wash the filter mats in a dishwasher or washing machine Leave the filter mat to dry Replace the filter mat in the filter cover Replace the filter cover engaging it first at the back and then at the front Replace the MasterFresh drawer in the appliance Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleane...

Page 51: ...accessories in the refrigerator zone Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on Place food back in the refrigerator and close the door Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly Once the freezer zone has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and shut them Switch off the Super freeze function as soon as the temper...

Page 52: ...r cool functions if these are switched on Check that the door drawer has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator to fall automatically the freezer zone will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused ...

Page 53: ...r for switching off the temperature or door alarm lights up or is flashing The door drawer is open or The temperature in one of the zones has risen significantly because too much warm air from the room has entered the appliance large quantities of food have recently been placed in the freezer there has been a power cut The alarm will stop and the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm ...

Page 54: ... 5 5 bar Check that the correct valve was installed an incorrect valve may cause a drop in water pressure Remember it can take up to 10 hours to produce the first ice cubes the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes Are other appliances that are connected to the mains water supply being used at the same time Avoid using the dishwasher washing machine etc at the same time Check whether th...

Page 55: ...Check whether the stopcock is open Another fault message with _F appears in the temperature display There is a fault Call the Service Department the interior lighting is not working Has the appliance door been left open for too long To avoid overheating the lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 5 minutes if the door is left open It will come on again after it has cooled down suff...

Page 56: ...n changing a halogen lamp Pull the defective halogen lamp 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 the Miele Service Depar...

Page 57: ...ave changed the water filter should be discarded If you have not used the appliance or the ice cube maker much in the last few weeks or if the ice cubes smell unpleasant fit a new water filter Reminder to change the water filter Depending on the amount of ice cubes being made the water filter will need to be changed approx every six months When the reminder to change the water filter lights up red...

Page 58: ...180 in an anti clockwise direction 1 Remove the old filter cartridge 2 Remove the cap from the old filter cartridge 3 Take the new filter cartridge from its packaging and remove the protective cover Fit the cap on the new filter cartridge 4 Push the filter cartridge back into the opening ensuring that it is straight 5 Turn the cap 180 in a clockwise direction until it is horizontal 6 Water filter ...

Page 59: ...tone sounds The water filter change has now been confirmed and the reminder for the next filter change activated The reminder to change the filter will now go out in the display Close the door All ice cubes that are produced in the 24 hours after you have changed the water filter should be discarded Using an external water filter If an external water filter is installed in the household please lea...

Page 60: ...ter container Creak Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance expands 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...

Page 61: ...ease note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For further information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See the end of this booklet for contact details In the U K your appliance is...

Page 62: ...the following manufacturer s instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests Loading plans Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions The MasterFresh compartment satisfies the requirements of a chill compartment to EN ISO 15502 Note for test institutes 62 ...

Page 63: ... devices used for supplying water to the appliance must conform to the appropriate national regulations This appliance meets the requirements of IEC 61770 and EN 61770 The water pressure flow rate must be between 1 7 and 5 5 bar Warning Water pressure which is too high can cause damage to the appliance Install a pressure regulator if the water pressure in the pipes exceeds 5 5 bar The stainless st...

Page 64: ...water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with 3 4 thread Connect the stainless steel hose to the stopcock Ensure that it is screwed into position correctly The appliance is only suitable for connection to a cold water supply which is connected directly to the fresh water supply to guarantee circulation of water throughout the system Avoid laying the water hose in such a way that water can ...

Page 65: ...loor with adhesive tape This ensures that the hose cannot slip or get caught when the appliance is pushed back into the niche The appliance can now be installed in the niche see Installation Appliances with an opening for feeding the hose through Position the appliance in front of the building in niche and feed the stainless steel hose through the opening at the back of the appliance At this stage...

Page 66: ...rew coupling nut 2 on stainless steel hose 3 onto the threaded union Ensure that all connections are watertight Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply see Electrical connection After a maximum of 10 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container Mains water conn...

Page 67: ...er system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product If the connection cable has to be replaced this...

Page 68: ...ug in other appliances behind this appliance Important In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on the exterior of the appliance This can cause corrosion of the appliance walls For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or air conditioned room After installation make sure that the appliance door closes properly the the corre...

Page 69: ...nd can tip forwards when the door is open Keep the door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured within the building in niche in accordance with these instructions Due to the size and weight of the appliance installation must be carried out by two people The weight of the appliance when empty is KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 206 kg KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 225 kg Installation advice 69 ...

Page 70: ...ease contact the Service Department On no account should you attempt to change the door hinging yourself N B Door hinge change not available in all countries Adjoining furniture units The appliance is screwed to the adjoining 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 ventilation gaps must not be...

Page 71: ...st be at least 16 mm thick If the partition wall between the two appliances is between 16 mm and 160 mm thick each appliance must be built into its own niche using the assembly parts supplied The side by side installation kit is also required Installation with a partition wall without the side by side installation kit If the partition wall between the two appliances is more than 160 mm each applia...

Page 72: ...able the door to be opened wide 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 72 ...

Page 73: ... 38 mm Door handle KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 982 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle Appliance door dimensions opening angle 115 The dimensions for the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen A B C D KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 829 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle 363 mm KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 982 mm Door front max 38 mm Door handle 428 mm Installation advice 73 ...

Page 74: ...Niche width A KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 762 765 mm KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 915 918 mm Building in dimensions 74 ...

Page 75: ... electrical cabling and the pipework for the mains water supply Door drawer front dimensions A B C KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 1354 mm 756 mm 672 mm KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 1354 mm 908 mm 672 mm Building in dimensions 75 ...

Page 76: ... with hexagonal bit 8 mm Adhesive tape Pipe wrench Spirit level Try square To secure the building in niche to a wall behind suitable wall plugs fixing screws depending on the type of wall Other Step ladder Sack barrow Wooden beams min 75 mm x 100 mm if required to prevent tipping length depends on width of building in niche Wood screws in various sizes Optional accessories Side by side installatio...

Page 77: ...1811 Vi 47 10 KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 38 14 Fitting a door front 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...

Page 78: ... plumbing connections see Electrical connection and Mains water 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 or freezer drawer is open Before installation take any accessories out of the app...

Page 79: ...fully 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 door and drawer to the appliance closed until it is fixed inside the buiding in niche Due to the size and weight of the appliance please ensure that once secured in the niche it can no longer tip forwards Installation...

Page 80: ... pair of appliances Place the anti tipping mechanisms a on the left and right hand sides of the building in niche leaving 10 mm distance to the side walls Mark the drilling position onto the niche back walls and top panel through the holes in the anti tipping mechanisms Put the anti tipping mechanisms in a safe place they will be required later Fixing screws for different uses and types of materia...

Page 81: ...of places Use suitable wall plugs fixing screws depending on the type of wall For a building in niche without a back panel screw the building in niche to the wall behind using a number of suitable angled fixing brackets Use suitable wall plugs fixing screws depending on the the type of wall Installation 81 ...

Page 82: ...d 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 building in niche Select screws of a length depending on the thickness of the wood Use the number of screws appropriate to the niche width to ensure that the wooden beam is securely fixed Check where the upright wall supports are in the back of the ni...

Page 83: ...cient contact gap in the open position When installing two appliances side by side 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 Push the appliance into the niche If the appliance does not slide easi...

Page 84: ...rtant work methodically when adjusting the feet always alternately left right etc 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 The 32 mm mark is for aligning the appliance in a niche height of 2134 mm Important Adjust the feet only until the marking on the base h...

Page 85: ...ce If it is not possible to secure the appliance above it can be attached to the niche 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 necessary depth Join the two pieces of trim together i Click them into position j Installation 85 ...

Page 86: ...hand appliance Then insert the free half of the joining peg into the channel on the other strip and press the two strips together Click the two filler strips into place above the appliances Open the appliance door and drawer 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 s...

Page 87: ...ation aids l and angle trim m from the door Put the angle trim m and screws in a safe place they will be required later Take the cover off 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 furnitu...

Page 88: ...ont using at least one screw for each fixing point Secure the fixing frame to the top of the furniture front using at least 10 screws The fixing 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 fu...

Page 89: ... down securely Replacement screws for this can be found in the plastic bag marked with the letter E Screw the nuts o loosely onto the threaded bolts but do not tighten yet Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align the door to the side by sliding it over the threaded bolts n Align the depth of the door via the gaps in the angle trims The...

Page 90: ...A gap of 3 mm needs to be maintained between the drawer and refrigerator door Fitting the fixing brackets The fixing brackets are used to secure the furniture fronts at the bottom Open the freezer drawer as far as it will go Loosen the screws 1 Position the fixing bracket on the appliance door 2 and pre drill a hole in the furniture front Screw the fixing bracket securely to the furniture front 3 ...

Page 91: ...the appliance door drawer and the furniture front starting at the bottom and working up to the top Secure the retaining clips for the space covers on both sides 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 side Installation 91 ...

Page 92: ...ting the plinth facing Do not cover the vents in the plinth This could result in damage to 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 caps supplied Now fit the plinth facing Installation 92 ...

Page 93: ...nto 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 Clip the air separator to the left and right of the partition in the exhaust grille Make sure that it clicks into place and that the foam partition is guided under the exhaust grille Installation 93 ...

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