Installing the appliance

Sliding the appliance into the installation niche

^Unscrew the plinth.

^To protect the corners of the installation space, attach the supplied edge protector a on both sides with adhesive tape.

^Plug the appliance into the power outlet b.

In the case of side-by-side installations, a separate outlet must be used for each appliance.

^To prevent the power cord from becoming caught:

Tie a piece of string 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 d.

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 wheels slightly outward (see "Aligning the appliance"), then push the appliance in.

Be careful not to damage the water pipe or power cord attached to the floor.

^Remove the edge protector a.

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Miele F 1471 VI installation instructions Sliding the appliance into the installation niche