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Installation
Base
A fully loaded appliance is very heavy. The
F 18X1 Vi . . . . . . . . . . 950 lbs (430 kg) F 19X1 Vi . . . . . . . . . 1,125 lbs (510 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,
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
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