Miele K 1801 Vi Aligning the housing unit Check the installation niche, Before installation

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Installing the appliance

Aligning the housing unit

Check the installation niche

The housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level before installing the appliance. The unit corners must be at right angles, as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance.

The side panels of the housing must be even.

The housing unit panels must be at least 5/8" (16 mm) thick.

The plinth facing must be at least 1/2" (13 mm) thick, preferably 3/4" 19 mm).

To ensure a safe, trouble-free installation and the best possible cosmetic result, check to be sure that the installation 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 appliance 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.

￿Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance.

￿Take the supplied accessories out of the protective packaging.

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Contents En US, CA Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Electrical SafetyInstallation UseSave These Instructions Disposal of your old applianceGuide to the refrigerator Control panel Before use Before using for the first timeTurning the appliance On/Off Settings Using the settingsTurning the button sound On/Off Custom settingsFunction Display text Turning off for longer periods of time Temperature alarm Temperature and door alarmDoor alarm Temperature display Setting the temperatureSetting the temperature in the refrigerator Temperature rangeTemperature unit Fahrenheit/Celsius SmartFresh drawers Storage temperaturesUsing the SmartFresh drawers HumidityFoods that are best stored under dry conditions Tips for storing food SmartFresh drawersFoods that are best stored under moist conditions Warmest area Using the refrigerator efficientlyDifferent storage zones Coldest areaSwitching off SuperCool Switching on SuperCoolSuperCool Automatic defrost Refrigerator and SmartFresh drawersDeli drawer Adjusting the interior fittingsMoving the shelves Replacing the drawerSmartFresh drawer Removing the storage shelf from above the deli drawer Adjusting the door shelvesTo remove the shelf above the SmartFresh drawers Remove the cleaner promptly Cleaning and careTo better maintain your appliance avoid the following Cleaning the interior and accessories Before cleaningAluminum frames Humidity filters Ventilation slits After cleaningDoor seals Changing the light bulb Upper lightingSide lighting Frequently asked questions On very frequently Issue Possible fault Solution Compressor kicksAlarm indicator is For too longSssrrrrr Blubb, blubbClick CreakingAfter sales service MieleCarePage Installation instructions Disposal of packing materials Caring for the environmentDisposal of an old appliance Installation Installation siteFurniture/fixtures Installation nicheBase VentilationCustom door panels Installation optionsStainless steel panels Single columnSide panels Installation with partition using the Merging KitInstallation with partition without using the Merging Kit From 5/8 16 mm to 6 5/16 160 mmAdjusting the door opening angle optional accessory Front panel gap kit optional accessoryDoor dimensions open min C DimensionsDoor dimensions open min 18X1Niche width a Niche dimensions18X1 30 762 mm 19X1 36 915 mm Power supply Door front dimensions 18X1 15 381 mm 19X1 18 458 mmOptional accessories Installing the applianceTools needed for installation Before you beginAligning the housing unit Check the installation niche Before installationRemoteVision module installation Preparing the installation niche Mounting Accessories Anti-tip bracketsInstalling the appliance Securing an alternative anti-tip device Sliding the appliance into the installation space Aligning the appliance Attaching the appliance to the installation niche Installing the appliance Preparing the custom door Installing the appliance Attaching and aligning the custom door front Attaching the fixing brackets Attaching the covers Attaching the toe-kick cover Mounting the air separator Electrical connection RemoteVision optional accessory Accessing the RemoteVision control panel MasterCool control panel options for RemoteVision Status indicators Description of functionSelectable Description of function Options Page Page Alteration rights reserved Nr 169 670