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Operating and Installation
Instructions

Refrigerator
K 1801 Vi
K 1811 Vi
K 1901 Vi
K 1911 Vi

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 07 155 790

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for Independence F1801Vi

Page 1: ...rating and Installation Instructions Refrigerator K 1801 Vi K 1811 Vi K 1901 Vi K 1911 Vi To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 155 790 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...4 SmartFresh drawers 16 Storage 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 drawer 23 Cleaning and care 24 Cleaning the interior and accessories 24 Humidity filters 25 Ventilation slits 26 Door seals 26 Changing t...

Page 3: ...e you begin 42 RemoteVision module installation 44 Preparing the installation niche 45 Sliding the appliance into the installation space 48 Aligning the appliance 49 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche 50 Preparing the custom door 52 Attaching and aligning the custom door front 54 Electrical connection 58 RemoteVision 59 Contents 3 ...

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

Page 5: ...ff for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Use Persons who lack physical sensory or mental abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in on or near the appliance especially in the door hinge area After your refrigerator is in operation...

Page 6: ...k scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs chlorofluorocarbons CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation Make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed...

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: ...perature display X colder Y warmer Allows you to set the desired temperature in the refrigerator fFood type s to be stored in the SmartFresh drawers 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: ...f 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 Do ...

Page 10: ... 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 sensor button To leav...

Page 11: ...ed 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 the X button press the access button ...

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: ...perature alarm 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...

Page 14: ...ture range more quickly The temperature display on the operating panel always shows the desired temperature Temperature range The temperature can be selected within the following ranges Refrigerator 35 to 46 F 2 C to 8 C A temperature of 37 F 4 C in the refrigerator section is recommended The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to get to th...

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: ...mal humidity is determined 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 mo...

Page 17: ...ds 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 circulate freely SmartFresh drawers 17 ...

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: ...shelf Slide it upward all the way to the top of the slide rails until it can be removed Replacing a door shelf Start at the top of the slide rails and slide the shelf down into the desired position 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 drawer ...

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

Page 25: ...n abrasive cleanser residue to clean the frames Humidity filters The two humidity filters located above the SmartFresh drawers must be removed for cleaning Remove the SmartFresh drawer Unhook the filter cover a in each side of the drawer and remove them along with the filters downwards starting from b Clean the filters by rinsing them with lukewarm water Do not clean in a dishwasher or washing mac...

Page 26: ...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 26 ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 28 ...

Page 29: ...y must be lit up The machine is not plugged in Check that the plug is correctly inserted in the power outlet Check that the fuse has not tripped Reset the circuit breaker 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 Selecting the correct temperature The SuperCool function is still o...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable o...

Page 32: ...ry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the Miele Service department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will n...

Page 33: ...Installation instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 34: ...ch of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Caring for the enviro...

Page 35: ...be installed in a dry well ventilated room Do not install the appliance outdoors in an environment with dripping water in rooms that are at risk of frost The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source such as an oven radiator etc The ambient temperature should not drop below 55 F 13 C or rise above 110 F 43 C otherwise malfunctions may occur If installati...

Page 36: ...ll attachable furniture fixtures be connected securely to the floor or wall by a suitable means Ventilation The air intake and outlet must not be blocked or covered in any way They also need to be dusted cleaned on a regular basis Installation niche To ensure safe trouble free installation and the best possible cosmetic result check to be sure that the installation space complies with the installa...

Page 37: ...ose properly in the chosen location Side by side This appliance can be installed side by side with another fridge freezer using a Merging Kit The Merging Kit can be obtained from Miele Contact Miele or your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance without partition If the appliances are installed directly next to each other without a partition they wil...

Page 38: ...ating mat please refer to the instructions included in the Merging Kit The Merging Kit can be obtained from Miele Side panels If one side of the appliance is visible a side panel must be used The side panel must be firmly secured to the wall the floor and the overhead furniture fixtures before the appliance is placed in the cavity The dimensions of the side panel are taken from the opposite wall o...

Page 39: ...se 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 possible load bearing material of the custom doors Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...Niche dimensions Niche width A K 18X1 Vi 30 762 mm K 19X1 Vi 36 915 mm Dimensions 40 ...

Page 41: ...1 Power connection 2 Water connection not applicable for this model A K 18X1 Vi 15 381 mm K 19X1 Vi 18 458 mm Door dimensions open 90 A K 18X1 Vi 32 5 8 829 mm K 19X1 Vi 38 11 16 982 mm Dimensions 41 ...

Page 42: ... Municipal codes and or local codes In Canada the Canadian Electric code C22 1 latest edition Provincial and Municipal codes and or local codes Tools needed for installation Cutter with adjustable blade Cordless screwdriver T 20 Torx screwdriver T 20 Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall or floor Wood drills in different sizes Hammer Open ended wrench SW 13 mm Box end wrench 5 16 8 mm hex nut dr...

Page 43: ...ppliance is very heavy Use caution when unpacking and opening the door danger of tipping To protect the base from damage during installation attach a hard board linoleum etc to the floor in front of the intended installation location Take the supplied accessories out of the protective packaging Do not remove the installation supports from the appliance door They will be used later in the installat...

Page 44: ...liance in its installation niche Once connected the RemoteVision modeul will increase the energy consumption of the appliance The slot for the RemoteVision module is located in the lower area of the back of your appliance Unscrew the screws a on the cover b and pull off the sticker c Remove the cover b Push the module into the slot until it locks into place Connect the appliance to the power suppl...

Page 45: ...nnect the power supply and continue installing the appliance Preparing the installation niche Keep the appliance door closed until it is securely fastened in the niche Tipping hazard If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance a solid wooden beam a can be placed behind the anti tip brackets b so the appliance can be securely attached to the base or wall The length of the wooden beam a s...

Page 46: ...the left and right walls of the appliance niche Mark the holes through the anti tip brackets b on the floor of the installation niche Set the brackets aside Assure that there are no electrical wires in the area which the screws could penetrate risk of injury and damage Drill pilot holes 1 8 3 mm for the 5 x 60 mm wood screws 1 16 2 mm for the 4 x 15 mm wood screws Tightly secure the anti tip brack...

Page 47: ...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 that the beam will be attached securely Locate wall studs near the...

Page 48: ...to the middle of the power cord and feed it forward under the appliance When sliding the appliance in pull the cable forward c Carefully slide the appliance into the space until the height adjustable wheels interlock with the anti tip brackets If resistance is felt when attempting to slide the appliance into the installation niche for example because the floor is uneven Turn the rear adjustable wh...

Page 49: ...e feet can be adjusted from the top and bottom f Rear with a 5 16 8 mm hex nut driver via flexible shaft g A mark is located on the appliance base and is used as a standard gauge for height adjustment When adjusting the height align this mark at 1 1 4 32 mm above the floor Place a marking out level over the installation aids e on the door Unscrew the height adjustable feet until the mark on the ba...

Page 50: ...ear feet Attaching the appliance to the installation niche Screw the attachment plate lugs h to the overhead furniture fixtures If there is no way to attach the top of the appliance it can be attached to the sides of the installation niche Pull out the plate side lugs i Secure the attachment plate side lugs If there is a fairly large gap above the appliance cut a wooden beam to fit exactly and pla...

Page 51: ...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 m 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 52: ... and side strips o you will need them again later Remove the light switch cover see arrow Measure the distance X between the bracket from the door and the overhead furniture fixtures Loosen the two nuts Set aside the nuts you will need them again later With the inside facing up lay the custom door on a stable surface to avoid scratch marks place some plastic or a cloth on the surface Installing th...

Page 53: ... least 10 screws The bracket includes a variety of holes for the various design options of custom doors 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 fo...

Page 54: ...om door to adjacent furniture fixtures Align the custom door with the double threaded bolts Tighten the nuts on the adjusting rail This will correct the side alignment of the door Put the side strips 15 back into place and screw them completely down on both sides of the appliance door Align the custom door again as needed and tighten all screws on the sides Attaching the lower bracket Only for app...

Page 55: ...rackets The number of lower brackets will depend on the width and the design of the custom door Attaching the covers To mount the cover strips on both sides of the door click them into place from bottom to top into the gap between the appliance door and the custom door Screw the brackets onto both sides of the appliance to hold the cover strip Installing the appliance 55 ...

Page 56: ... switch cover Attaching the toe kick panel The maximum height of the toe kick panel is 4 101 mm from the top of the floor Do not cover the ventilation slits in the base panel Risk of damage to the appliance If required cut the toe kick panel to the required length and height Attach the plinth to the appliance Put the included covering plate in place Attach the toe kick panel to the plinth Installi...

Page 57: ...g into the machine optimizing the energy performance of the unit If necessary shorten the three parts of the air separator Insert the foam pieces back into the sides Position the air separator in the center of the appliance door From below screw the air separator firmly onto the door with the 2 screws Installing the appliance 57 ...

Page 58: ...g information found on the data plate match the household electrical supply If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service U1 800 999 1360 V1 800 565 6435 The appliance comes with a UL listed 3 wire power supply cord The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptac...

Page 59: ...our wireless system meets the following requirements a router that supports an 802 11 wireless standard Windows XP or newer operating system Cable or DSL modem Please note that each wireless router manufacturer supplies their own device drivers and setup programs Due to the differences in manufacturers exact router setup instructions are not included in this manual Wording and instructions may var...

Page 60: ...ton until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm See the table on the following page for a description of each setting in the display Use the Y or X buttons to select the RemoteVision options The module has been connected to the network when appears in the display If does not appear refer to the Network options section of the XKM 2000 Installation Instruction manual Press and ...

Page 61: ...Note If you cannot select any option other than back the module has not been installed correctly Status indicators Description of function Flashing Module booting phase Flashing Connection to router established no IP address assigned Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode not connected Solid In Ad Hoc Mode connected Flashing No connection to Network Solid Connected to Network RemoteVision 61 ...

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