Miele KF1811SF, KF1901SF, KF1801SF Base, Furniture/fixtures, Ventilation, Installation niche

Installation

Base

A fully loaded appliance is very heavy. The load-bearing capacity of your floor must meet the following requirements:

KF 18X1 SF . . . . . . . . 992 lbs (450 kg) KF 19X1 SF . . . . . . . 1,190 lbs (541 kg)

To ensure that the appliance is installed securely and functions properly, the base must be flat, level and made of a hard, rigid material.

If in doubt, contact Miele.

Furniture/fixtures

The new appliance will be mounted securely to adjacent and overhead furniture/fixtures.

For this reason, it is essential that all 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 installation dimensions. See "Niche dimensions".

The side walls of the installation cavity must be plumb.

The minimum thickness of the side walls and the top wall must be 5/8" (16 mm).

The minimum thickness of the toe-kick panel must be ½" (13 mm). A thickness of 3/4" (19 mm) is recommended.

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