Installation
Base
A fully loaded appliance is very heavy. The
K 18x1 Vi . . . . . . . . . . 996 lbs (452 kg)
K 19x1 Vi . . . . . . . . . 1,191 lbs (540 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 are connected securely to the base or the wall by 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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