Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these operating and installation
instructions.
Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and
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:
K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi
. . . . . . . . . 189 kg
K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi
. . . . . . . . . 205 kg
Floor
To ensure 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 structural
engineer should be sought.
When fully loaded, the approx. weight
of the appliance is:
K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi
. . . . . . . . . 452 kg
K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi
. . . . . . . . . 540 kg
Door hinging
The appliance is supplied with fixed
hinges. If you need to change the
door hinging to the other side,
please contact Miele.
On no account should you attempt
to change the door hinging yourself.
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