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Miele KF1811VI User's Manual

1. Status indicators Description of function Flashing r Module booting phase Flashing r Connection to router established no IP address assigned Flashing r In Ad Hoc Mode not connected Solid rl In Ad Hoc Mode connected Flashing r No connection to Network Solid P3 Connected to Network 81 82 83 Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available before contacting Technical Service U S A Miele Inc National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Princeton NJ 08540 Phone 800 843 7231 609 419 9898 Fax 609 419 4298 www miele com Technical Service amp Support Nationwide Phone 800 999 1360 Fax 888 586 8056 TechnicalService mieleusa com Canada Miele Limited Headquarters and Showroom 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 Phone 800 643 5381 905 660 9936 Fax 905 532 2290 www miele ca info miele ca general enquiries professional miele ca commercial enquiries MieleCare National Service Phone 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 Fax 905 532 2292 customercare miele ca technical enquiries Alteration rights reserved 3408 For the most updated manual see the Miele web site M Nr 07 155 800 05
2. When using the appliance follow basic safety precautions including the following Read all instructions before installation and use to prevent accidents and machine damage This appliance is intended for residential use only Use only as described in this Operating manual Only use the appliance for its intended purpose The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of this appliance This appliance complies with current safety requirements Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Electrical Safety P Before installation make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt P Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse P Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating P Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist between the a
3. 74 m Clip the air separator left and right of the partition in the exhaust grille Be sure that it clicks into place and guides the foam partition under the exhaust grille Plumbing All plumbing work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations The manufacturer is not liable for damage to property due to an incorrect installation or water connection The water quality must conform to country requirements for drinking water The appliance is only suitable for connection to the cold water supply The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar A separate shut off valve must be installed so that the water supply can be interrupted as needed The maximum outer diameter of the water pipe without fittings 3 3 10 mm The shut off valve for the water connection must not be located behind the appliance It is recommended to place the shut off valve directly next to the appliance base unit or in another easily accessible location 75 Plumbing Preparing the water connection 76 The connection to the household water supply must be installed before the appliance is installed Turn off the main water valve to prevent damage caused by leaking water Attach the connecting pipe to the shut off valve according to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the ice cube mak
4. m Pull the drawer straight out so that it passes over the catches and remove m To replace the drawer slide it straight in along the rails 24 SmartFresh drawer These drawers are set on telescopic tracks They can be pulled in and out for loading and unloading or removed for cleaning Mam y m Open the drawer On the hinged side of the door is a safety lock which must be turned to a horizontal position before the drawer can be removed m Using a suitable object e g coin turn the safety lock to a horizontal position m On both sides of the drawer pull the latches 2 upward and lift the drawer out of the refrigerator Push the tracks back into the refrigerator to avoid injury Adjusting the interior fittings The divider in the drawer can also be removed for cleaning m Remove the drawer m Lift the divider upward and out To re insert the divider slide it back down along the tracks Important If the divider is not in place the SmartFresh drawer will not work properly Replacing the SmartFresh drawer m Completely extend the telescopic tracks m Lay the drawer on the tracks so that it connects in the front and back m Turn the safety lock back to the vertical position m Slide the drawer in 25 Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelves Removing the hinged door shelf For easier loading unloading and m Pull the stops upward and out of
5. Do not move the ground plug Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock If you are in any doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician Installation repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage or injury arising from unauthorized work Before installing the appliance verify that the voltage load and circuit rating information found on the data plate match the household electrical supply If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service 053 1 800 999 1360 1 800 565 6435 78 The appliance comes with a UL listed 3 wire power supply cord The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician only In the case of side by side installations a separate outlet must be used for each appliance Ideally the power outlet should be next to the appliance and easily accessible Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by an extension cord Extension cords do not guarantee th
6. m Use the V and buttons next to the temperature display to set the temperature warmer or colder Tap the V and sensor buttons to raise lower the temperature 1 or hold them down to move through the temperature range more quickly The temperature display on the control panel always shows the desired temperature 14 Temperature range The temperature can be selected within the following ranges Refrigerator 36 F to 46 F 2 C to 8 C A temperature of 37 F 4 C in the refrigerator section is recommended Freezer 7 F to 11 F 14 C to 24 C To freeze fresh food and store frozen food for an extended period of time a temperature of 0 F 18 C is suggested The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to get to the desired temperature If the room temperature is too high it may not be possible for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature Setting the temperature Temperature unit Fahrenheit Celsius The temperature can be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit F or Celsius C be m Touch the access button 8 so it turns yellow Red A i m Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator section so it turns yellow m Note the position of the button V but do not touch m Touch the access button J again so it turns white Only the access button J is visible m Place one finger on the position of the
7. MieleCare our Extended Service Contract program gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the Miele Ser vice department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele Our goal is to prevent unauthorized and untrained service personnel from working on your Miele products possibly doing further damage to them you and or your home To learn more about MieleCare Extended Service Contracts please contact your appliance dealer or visit us online at http miele com mielecare 47 48 ser Installation instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use Caring for the environment Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials are biodegradable and recyclable Please recycle Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation 50 Disposal o
8. N Turning off the appliance with the main switch does not safely isolate it from the power supply Settings Using the settings When a sensor button has been selected with a finger touch it will appear yellow A de selected button will appear white be m Touch the access button 8 so it turns yellow A H i On the control panel you will now see the sensor buttons of the four appliance zones ice At the right of the control panel there is a sensor button to turn the ice maker on and off When the ice maker is in operation the sensor button appears yellow Ree m To change settings e g to set the temperature etc touch the sensor button for the appliance zone you wish to set The selected sensor button appears yellow and depending on the zone selected additional sensor buttons may appear on the control panel 10 Depending on the zone selected you can now adjust the temperature select the SuperCool function or select settings for the SmartFresh drawers by food type For additional information see the corresponding sections in this manual Ree EL m o de select a zone touch the sensor button for that particular zone so that it turns white or select another sensor button m To leave the settings menu touch the access button J so it turns white The last settings entered are stored If the access button is not pressed the display will go out after approx
9. 1um 5700000 particles ml 30583 99 52 gt 85 69000 511079 03 Chlorine taste and odor 1 9 2 0 mg L 10 0 05 7 3 gt 50 96 84 511081 03 Based on the use of Cryptosporium parvum oocysts Application Guidelines Water Supply Parameters IMPORTANT Must be installed and operated 30 120 psi 207 827 kPa in accordance with application guidelines Water temperature 33 F 100 F 0 6 C 38 C Failure to do so may void warranty Service flow 0 75 gpm 2 83 Ipm Change filter at least every 6 months Flush new cartridge for 3 minutes CAUTION To avoid property damage due to water For estimated costs of replacement leakage you MUST read and follow these operating elements please visit your local appliance instructions before installation and use of this dealer or parts distributor product WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the a N system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts a 3M company NSF is a registered trademark of NSF International CUNO Engineered Products Inc CUNO is a trademark of 3M Company used under license 1000 Apollo Road 2007 3M Company All rights reserved Eagan MN 55121 2240 U S A 39 Frequently asked questions With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser
10. removed for cleaning m Slide the basket forward until resistance is felt On the hinged side of the door is a safety lock which must be turned to a horizontal position before the drawer can be removed m Using a suitable object e g coin turn the safety lock to a horizontal position D m On both sides of the basket pull the latches 2 upward and lift the basket out of the freezer Replacing the small freezer basket m Fully extend the telescopic tracks m Lay the basket onto the tracks so that it connects in the front and back m Turn the safety lock back to the vertical position m Slide the freezer basket in 27 Adjusting the interior fittings Large freezer basket with partition The large freezer basket can be removed for cleaning m Lift the freezer basket out of the freezer The partition in the basket can also be removed for cleaning m Using a suitable object e g coin turn the safety locks to a horizontal position 1 m Remove the safety locks from the fasteners 2 m Pull the partition out of the basket 28 Replacing the partition m Arrange the fasteners in an upright position and audibly click the partition into them m Place the safety locks into the fasteners Using a suitable object e g coin turn the pegs into a vertical position Replacing the large freezer basket m Place the basket into the freezer making sure
11. vice call Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage and may void the warranty Problems with temperature Issue Possible fault Solution The refrigerator or freezer section does not get cold The machine is not turned on Check whether the appliance is switched on at the main switch The temperature display must be lit up The machine is not plugged in Check that the plug is correctly inserted in the power outlet Check that the fuse has not tripped Reset the circuit breaker The temperature is set incorrectly Check the display The temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature See Selecting the correct temperature The SuperCool function is still on SuperCool automatically shuts off after 6 hours for refrigerator 52 hours for freezer The door is not closed Check that the doors have been closed properly A large amount of food is being frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run longer causing the temperature in the freezer section to fall automatically The freezer section is too warm The room temperature is lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed Raise the temperature
12. 30 secs The sensor buttons for the four appliance zones now disappear from the control panel Settings Custom settings In the custom settings mode you can select and change functions The function possibilities are described in the respective chapters of this manual Function Display text Temperature f C 5 F RemoteVision r Module settings Button sound on off b Confirm filter h changes Exit Custom c Settings mode Turning the button sound On Off If you prefer the buttons to be silent when touched the button sound can be turned off m Touch the access button 8 so it turns yellow rg m Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator section so it turns yellow m Note the position of the V button but do not touch m Touch the access button J again so it turns white Only the access button f is visible m Place one finger on the position of the V button and hold the V button will not be visible m While holding down the V button press the access button J once Keep holding the V button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds v L m Tap the V button until 5 appears in the display m Touch the access button J to confirm Settings m By touching the V button you can choose between b O Button sound is off b 7 Button sound is on b Return to menu m Touch the access button 8 to confirm t
13. Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality except that systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts 38 Filter Performance Data Sheet Performance Data Sheet For Filter Model 07134220 Using Replacement Cartridge 07134220 This system has been tested according to NSF ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF ANSI 42 and 53 System tested and certified by NSF International in Model 07134220 Note that while the testing was against NSF ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts and performed under standard Turbidity and against Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste laboratory conditions actual and Odor Nominal Particulate Class performance may vary To a capacity of 739 68 gallons 2800 liters Substance Average Influent Challenge Product s Maximum Permissible Max Min 96 NSF Influent Concentration Water Product Water Effluent Reduction Test Concentration mg L Concentration celle Concentration Cysts 166500 Minimum 50 000 L 1 99 99 99 95 1 9999 516458 05 Turbidity 107 11 1 NTU 0 31 97 09 0 5 NTU 9542 516456 05 Particulate Class Particle size At least 10 000 0 5 to
14. Halogen bulb type 20 W 12 V socket GY 6 35 m Slip the rear of the light cover back into position then pull it forward and into place Cleaning and care Side lighting d Y m Turn the light cover counterclockwise and pull out Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold it with a soft cloth m Pull the defective light bulb from the socket m Place the new bulb in the socket Halogen bulb type 5 W 12 V socket G 4 m Put the light cover back on and turn clockwise into place m Restore power to the appliance 33 Water filter The water filter improves the taste and smell of ice cubes by removing chlorine and other substances from the incoming tap water It is important to change the water filter regularly To avoid serious illness or death do not use water that is microbiologically or chemically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection or other treatment before or after use of a filter Note After installing a new water filter and switching on the ice maker discard the first 24 hour s worth of ice production f the ice maker has not been used for a prolonged time discard any ice cubes in the freezer empty the container and discard the ice production of the next 24 hours f the appliance or ice maker have not been routinely used for several weeks or months or if the ice cubes have an unple
15. The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2 50 8 mm m Mark the installation height lower edge of the beam on the rear wall of the niche m Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden beam Example 3 1 2 89 mm screw for 2x4 beam m Determine the number of screws based on the cavity width to ensure that the beam will be attached securely m Locate wall studs near the rear wall of the cavity and mark drill holes in the beam m Pre drill the wooden beam m Attach the wooden beam to the rear wall of the niche If a side by side installation is desired connect the two appliances together See the Installation Manual included with the Merging Kit Now prepare the water connection from the appliance to the main supply line see Plumbing 63 Installing the appliance Sliding the appliance into the installation niche In the case of side by side installations a separate outlet must be used for each appliance m o 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 3 m Carefully slide the appliance into the space until the height adjustable wheels interlock with the anti tip brackets If resistance is felt when attempting to slide the appliance into the installation niche for example because the floor is uneven m Turn the
16. can only be attained when the food is stored unpacked so air can circulate freely Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of air in the appliance there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance Make use of these different zones when placing food in the appliance This appliance uses a dynamic cooling feature to establish a constant temperature during cooling As a result the differences between temperature zones are less pronounced Leave some space between items so air can circulate freely around them Make sure the ventilation slits are not covered this is important for the cooling performance Warmest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door storage shelf Use this area to store items such as butter and cheese 18 Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator is directly above the SmartFresh drawers The temperature in the drawers themselves is even colder Use these cold areas in the refrigerator for all highly perishable foods such as fish meat poultry deli meats store bought meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh bread dough pastry dough cake batters dairy products If storing high proof alcohol make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerat
17. door on a stable surface to avoid scratch marks place some plastic or a cloth on the surface Installing the appliance m Mark the distance X on the back side of the custom door m Also calculate and mark the center of the custom door Y m Remove the mounting frame from the appliance door and position it according to the markings on the custom door m Pre drill the holes m Tightly screw on the bracket using the pre drilled holes Attach the bracket to each attachment point with at least one screw m Attach the bracket at the top with at least 10 screws Please note When attaching the mounting frame onto two adjacent doors see Front panel gap kit screw into the thicker outer frames of the doors only The bracket includes a variety of holes for the various design options of custom doors When performing work on the custom door always observe the following Always select the best load bearing surface of the custom door as the location for screws Always select a screw length that is shorter than the thickness of the door front 69 Installing the appliance Attaching and aligning the custom door front m Fit the door handle to the custom door Note that the screws are applied from the reverse side m Open the door and hang the custom door with the adjusting rail over the double threaded bolts 48 m Screw the nuts 4 a few turns o
18. fridge freezer in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage as this may lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature P In refrigerators with an automatic ice maker avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element located on the bottom of the ice maker Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in P The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply P Do not use water that is microbiologically or chemically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection or other treatment before or after the filter is used the filter alone is not an adequate safeguard Use P Persons who lack physical sensory or mental abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person P To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in on or near the appliance especially in the door hinge area P After your appliance is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the machine ice cubes or frozen food particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces P Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P Do not handle frozen food or ice with wet hand
19. grease on the door seals This may cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time m Clean the door seals with warm water and dry thoroughly After cleaning m Return all shelves and accessories m Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance doors insert the plug in the power outlet and turn the appliance on m Switch on the SuperCool function for the freezer section The freezer section will cool down quickly m Once the temperature in the freezer section is cold enough place food in the freezer baskets and return them to the freezer 31 Cleaning and care Changing the light bulb The lighting automatically switches off after the door has been open for approx 5 minutes This is not a fault After the bulb has cooled for a short time it will turn on again If the light does not come on when the door is opened briefly the light bulb should be changed m Use the main switch to turn the appliance off To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging or tripping the circuit breaker Upper lighting m Grasp the front of the light cover with both hands and slide it back m Carefully pull the cover forward and out 32 Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold it with a soft cloth m Remove the defective light bulb m Place the new bulb in the socket
20. of the room Operating the appliance in a room that is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the freezer section to become too warm 40 Frequently asked questions General problems Issue Possible fault Solution Water is flowing out of the appliance Close the shut off valve immediately Check whether the water pipe in the appliance is defective Contact Miele Technical Service Check whether the water pressure is too low Contact a plumber Check whether the correct water valve has been installed Self tapping valves and 3 6 4 76 mm saddle valves reduce the water pressure and can block the pipe The door to the freezer section will not open This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door too many times in succession prevents it from opening Wait a few minutes then try again It should now open without force The compressor kicks on very frequently and for too long The ventilation slits are covered or dusty Clean with a vacuum or brush The doors have been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing Once the fridge gets down to the set temperature the compressor will turn off The door is not closed Check that the doors have been closed properly Nothing shows in the display Power is not reaching
21. or floor Wood drills in different sizes Hammer Open ended wrench 4 SW 13 mm Box end wrench g 8 mm hex nut driver Adhesive tape Multi grip pliers Level Metal tape measure Square Other Stepladder Dolly hand truck Wooden beam cross section min 29 Ve x 39 9 75 cm x 100 cm as an alternative tilt protection length depends on the width of the installation cavity Wood screws in different sizes Optional Tool Merging Kit for side by side installation Front panel gap kit Installing the appliance Check the installation niche 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 m Check the base see Installation m Check the dimensions of the cavity m Check that the cavity is square m Check the location of the power outlet m Check the location of the water connection see Plumbing m Check that all furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance are securely connected to the wall m Check that the adjacent furniture fixtures do not collide with the open door Before installation N Caution the appliance is very heavy Use caution when unpacking and opening the door danger of tipping m To protect the base from damage during installation attach a hard board linoleum e
22. recommended for each appliance or appliance combination side by side The distance D between the anti tip brackets 2 is the width of the appliance m Position the anti tip brackets 2 on the left and right walls of the appliance niche m Mark the holes through the anti tip brackets 2 on the floor of the installation niche m Set the brackets aside Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area which the screws could penetrate risk of injury and damage 62 m Drill pilot holes 1 3 3 mm for 5 x 60 mm wood screws 1 6 2 mm for 4 x 15 mm wood screws m lightly secure the anti tip brackets in the niche Be certain that the screws penetrate through the flooring and into the wall plate a minimum of 3 4 19 mm Installing the appliance Securing an alternative anti tip device If the anti tip brackets cannot be attached securely an alternative anti tip device can be used Ensure that there is no give between the appliance and the anti tip device If possible always screw the wooden beam to existing studs 8311 16 2126 1 mm 1 46 zimm m Cut a wooden beam cross section min 29 Y x 39 75 cm x 100 cm to the required length The length is equal to the width of the installation niche If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance select a beam with a larger cross section or attach two beams
23. the appliance or there has been a power failure Check the power supply to the machine 41 Frequently asked questions Alarm Indicator warnings Issue Possible fault Solution The alarm is ringing The appliance door s have been open for longer than 5 minutes Close the door s The alarm is ringing and the alarm indicator is flashing The door is not closed A large amount of food is being frozen at the same time There has been a power failure Once the alarm condition has been corrected the alarm will turn off and the alarm indicator will stop flashing The temperature indicator will indicate the highest temperature reached during the alarm The filter display is red This is a warning that the water filter needs to be changed soon Order replacement filters from Miele The filter display is flashing red The water filter needs to be changed See Replacing the water filter 42 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice maker Issue Possible fault Solution The ice cube maker will not switch on The appliance is not plugged in Check that the appliance is connected to the power supply The ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes When the appliance is turned on for the very first time it can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ic
24. the cleaning the door shelves can be shelf and remove the shelf lid shifted or completely removed upward m Now remove the hinged container upward and out Removing the storage shelf from above the drawer m Remove the rear finishing strip move the glass plate slightly toward the rear and carefully lift it upward and out m Using both hands grasp the door shelf by the frame and tip it slightly forward m Slide the tipped shelf up or down along the slide rails and click it into place with the lower hooks m Make sure the shelf is level Removing a door shelf m Slide it upward all the way to the top of the slide rails until it can be removed Replacing a door shelf m Start at the top of the slide rails and slide the shelf down into the desired position 26 Adjusting the interior fittings lce cube container The ice cube container is set on telescopic tracks and can be removed for loading unloading and cleaning m Slide the container forward until resistance is felt m On both sides of the container pull the latches see arrow upward and lift the container out of the freezer Push the tracks back into the freezer to avoid injury Replacing the ice cube container m Completely extend the telescopic tracks m Lay the container onto the tracks so that it connects in the front and back m Slide the container in Small freezer basket The small freezer basket can be
25. width A KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 30 762 mm KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 36 915 mm 56 Dimensions 55 4 150 mm 51s 130 mm The 35 5 46 mm 100 mm T RA 1 Power supply 2 Water connection A KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 15 381 mm KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 18 458 mm Door dimensions open mim 90 29 mm KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi 325 829 mm KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi 38 1146 982 mm 57 Installing the appliance Before you begin Read these instructions completely and carefully Have the appliance installed by a qualified technician according to the enclosed installation instructions To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the product two people should be used for installation These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified installers In addition to these instructions the appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes In the absence of a local code the following should be used In the USA the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition State and Municipal codes and or local codes n Canada the Canadian Electric code C22 1 latest edition Provincial and Municipal codes and or local codes 58 Tools needed for installation Cutter with adjustable blade Cordless screwdriver T 20 Torx screwdriver T 20 Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall
26. Keep holding the V button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds v LL Access to the Custom settings mode is now active for approximately 10 seconds 80 m Tap the V button until appears in the display m Touch the access button J to confirm See the table on the following page for a description of each setting in the display m Use the A or V buttons to select the RemoteVision options The module has been connected to the network when r appears in the display If r does not appear refer to the Network options section of the XKM 2000 Installation Instruction manual m Press and hold the access button for 2 seconds to confirm the change m To return to the main menu tap the V button until a solid r appears in the display m Press the access button 8 to confirm m Tap the V button until a c appears in the display m Touch the access button 8 You have left the Custom settings mode When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated RemoteVision MasterCool control panel options for RemoteVision Selectable Description of function options r Back re Reboot the module r3 Reset the module to factory settings rH Enter Ad Hoc Mode Note If you cannot select any option other than r back the module has not been installed correctly
27. Miele Operating and Installation Instructions KF 1801 Vi KF 1811 Vi KF 1901 Vi KF 1911 Vi To prevent accidents en US CA and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 155 800 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS else sls else 4 Guide to the Fridge Freezer combination Laaa aaa 7 Before USC ae RE PER PORE EO Koo ead 9 Turning the appliance On Off 2 2 02 ses 9 Settings ook is ae lee ei 10 Turning the button sound On Off liiis 11 Turning off for longer periods of time 12 D ILI p pP TM 13 Temperature alari 3 41 qe soe a acre XU cd RO RC REOR eec t ar ie 13 Boecl RC PELLE e LR an 13 Setting the temperature liliis lli sss 14 Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections 14 SmartFresh drawers lilii ls 16 Storage temperatures 2 ee 16 FURAI us s asa yates Ra EE RE ARA 16 Using the SmartFresh drawers 0 16 Using the refrigerator efficiently liil sees 18 Using the freezer efficiently oliin 19 gi I rAnehiooc M T UE 19 Bano mH PLI 20 Cooling drinks quickly e imer RE Rx Ee boobed en Fee PG CR debe 20 SuperCool le 21 Ice cube maker 22 Automatic defrost lille ill iles 23 Adjusting the interior fittings 24 Moving ihe Shelves s scnecheteenctacuotuviiacitdome una cate ia ut 24 Floatitig dreawWer 4 494 a dod er aet deberse eden de bedded beoe e uns aur
28. See Plumbing Turning on the ice cube maker Make sure that the ice cube container is under the ice cube maker as far as possible Ice cubes will not be produced unless the container is completely closed TDI m Touch the sensor button for the ice cube maker so that it turns yellow As soon as the freezer has cooled to a freezing temperature the ice cube tray fills with water Cold air is blown directly over the tray As soon as the ice cubes are frozen they fall into the ice cube container The ice cube maker can produce approx 120 ice cubes within 24 hours After the appliance is turned on for the very first time it can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container Once the ice cube container is full the ice cube maker switches off automatically 22 Do not use the ice cube container for rapid cooling of food or drinks The ice cube maker may become blocked and be damaged Do not use the first batch of ice cubes from the ice cube maker Discard the ice produced in the first 24 hours after switching on the ice cube maker This applies for the very first use and whenever the appliance has been out of service for an extended period of time The amount of ice cubes produced depends on the temperature in the freezer section The lower the temperature the more ice cubes will be produced in a given period of time Turning off the ice cu
29. V button and hold the V button will not be visible m While holding down the V button press the access button J once Keep holding the V button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds v L m Tap the V button until appears in the display m Touch the access button J to confirm m By touching the V button you can select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for the temperature display B Fahrenheit 1 Celsius return to menu m Touch the access button J to confirm the setting m Tap the V button until a c appears in the display m Touch the access button You have left the Custom settings mode When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated SmartFresh drawers The SmartFresh drawers provide the right combination of temperature and humidity The result is freshness up to three times longer than in the other zones of the refrigerator Storage temperatures For fresh foods that are not adversely affected by cold the best range is 32 37 F 0 3 C This helps to keep the food fresh considerably longer than in the rest of the refrigerator spoiling is minimal The temperature is set to approx 35 F 1 596 Humidity The closer the humidity in the appliance matches the moisture content of the food the more moisture the food will retain and the fresher and crisper i
30. asant odor change the water filter Note Air trapped in the system may cause water and the filter cartridge to eject forcefully Use caution when removing 34 Depending on how many ice cubes are produced the filter will need to be changed approximately every 6 months filter When the filter indicator turns red the filter will need to be changed soon Replacement filters can be ordered from Miele When the red filter indicator flashes it is time to change the filter Water filter Exchanging the water filter m Push in and rotate the filter cap on the base panel of your appliance m Push the filter cartridge with cap in a counterclockwise 180 1 horizontal position all the way into m Pull the used filter cartridge out of the the opening in the base panel 5 appliance 2 m Rotate the filter cartridge clockwise 180 until the cap is in a horizontal position 6 filter The filter change needs to be confirmed before the filter indicator will go out See Re setting the filter indicator m Remove the cap from the used filter 3 Whenever you replace the filter the system must be re set This will ensure the indicator light for the next filter change will come on at the right time m Take a new filter cartridge out of the packaging and remove the protective cap m Push the cap onto the new filter cartridge 4 35 Water filter Re setting the filter indicator By to
31. be maker The water supply line must be shut off several hours before the appliance or ice cube maker is switched off SA m Touch the sensor button for the ice cube maker so that it turns white Automatic defrost Refrigerator section and SmartFresh drawers The refrigerator and SmartFresh drawers defrost automatically During normal operation condensate and frost can form on the rear wall of the refrigerator and drawers You do not need to remove this build up it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the heat generated by the appliance Freezer section The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects in the evaporator It is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser periodically This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free while ensuring that the food stored in the freezer stays frozen 23 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food m Using both hands grasp the shelf from underneath and lift slightly so that the rear of the shelf is slightly above the mountings m Pull the shelf forward m Move the shelf to the desired height then insert the rear hooks into place m Make sure the shelf is level Floating drawer The floating drawer can be moved to the left or right moved to another shelf or removed
32. ching the covers m o mount the cover strips on both sides of the upper and lower doors click them into place from bottom to top into the gap between the appliance door and the custom door m Screw the brackets onto both sides of the appliance to hold the cover strip Installing the appliance m Insert the cover strip into the space between the appliance and the side panel For side by side combinations the cover strips on both sides of the appliance are applied to the outermost spaces only m Attach the light switch cover m Insert the cover plate on the freezer compartment door Attaching the toe kick panel The maximum height of the toe kick panel is 4 101 mm from the top of the floor Do not cover the ventilation slits in the base panel Risk of damage to the appliance m If required cut the toe kick panel to the required length and height m Attach the plinth to the appliance 73 Installing the appliance m Put the included covering plate in place m Attach the toe kick panel to the plinth Mounting the air separator The air separator keeps the supply and exhaust air separate This prevents warm exhaust air from flowing into the machine optimizing the energy performance of the unit E e gt e m f necessary shorten the three parts of the air separator m Insert the foam pieces back into the sides
33. e cube maker and collect in the container The appliance is not turned on Check that the appliance is switched on The water supply line was not primed purged of air before the appliance was used for the first time Contact Miele Check if the ice cube maker is switched on the water supply line is open there are ice cubes stuck together and blocking the exit the ice cube container is in the right position the freezer compartment temperature is too high the water pressure is too low The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar See Ice Cube Maker and or Plumbing for more information Check whether the correct water valve has been installed Self tapping valves and 3 6 4 76 mm saddle valves reduce the water pressure and can block the pipe 43 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice maker Issue Possible fault Solution The ice cubes are small Other domestic appliances that use water are in operation Avoid using such items as a dishwasher washing machine or shower at the same time Check whether the water filter needs changing See Water filter for more information Check the water pressure The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar Consult a plumber Check whether the correct water valve has been installed Self ta
34. e is a partition between the adjacent appliances then each appliance is to be individually installed within its own niche pP Ll p du A heating mat must only be installed if the partition wall is less than 6 160 mm wide Heating mat dar For instructions on how to install the heating mat please refer to the instructions included in the Merging Kit 54 The Merging Kit can be obtained from Miele Side panels If one side of the appliance is visible a side panel must be used The side panel must be firmly secured to the wall the floor and the overhead furniture fixtures before the appliance is placed in the cavity The dimensions of the side panel are taken from the opposite wall of the installation space During installation ensure that the cavity is square and the measurements are correct Installation Front panel gap kit optional accessory Two adjacent furniture doors can be attached instead of one large door To connect these furniture doors a metal strip can be purchased as an optional accessory Contact Miele When attaching the metal strip to the furniture doors observe the maximum length of the screws and the position of the drill holes Always screw into the best possible load bearing material of the custom doors 55 Dimensions Niche dimensions 84 2 134 mm pu A qs jas R Ig 9 Sm i Mm Niche
35. e required safety of the appliance danger of overheating If any changes are needed to the household wiring or power supply this work must be performed by a qualified electrician RemoteVision The Miele RemoteVision system is designed to send messages directly to Miele and or your PC For information on set up and installation of the RemoteVision module see the Installation section of this manual Be sure your wireless system meets the following requirements Windows XP or newer operating system Mac OS X 10 3 or higher Cable or DSL modem Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher Safari 2 0 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Please note that each wireless router manufacturer supplies their own device drivers and setup programs Due to the differences in manufacturers exact router setup instructions are not included in this manual Wording and instructions may vary 79 RemoteVision Accessing the RemoteVision control panel m Touch the access button 8 so it turns yellow Rau E m Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator section so it turns yellow m Note the position of the button V but do not touch m Touch the access button J again so it turns white Only the access button J is visible m Place one finger on the position of the V button and hold the V button will not be visible m While holding down the V button press the access button J once
36. e stored in the activates the control panel SmartFresh drawer Refrigerator On Off sensor button for the 8 Left SmartFresh drawer SuperCool function Right SmartFresh drawer On Off sensor button for the ice cube maker Freezer Sensor button for the temperature Temperature display and door alan V colder warmer Allows you to set the desired 6 Water filter change indicator temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section Only visible when the relevant function is activated Before use Before using for the first time m Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap Dry with a soft cloth After installing the appliance wait at least 30 minutes before turning the appliance on During transport fluids in the refrigeration system may have shifted and will need some time to settle Turning the appliance On Off m Open the upper appliance door J m Turn the appliance On Off with the main switch The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel All zones are switched on or off together Once on the appliance begins cooling When the doors are open the interior lights come on The access button will light in the control panel The preset temperatures factory default settings are reached after a few hours Do not put any food in the appliance until the preset temperatures are reached
37. er installation kit Install the connecting pipe Always observe the indicated clearance m Secure the connecting pipe to the dimensions to prevent damage to the floor with adhesive tape Fonnecung pide wheal p USING ee m You may now proceed to install the appliance appliance See Installing the appliance Plumbing Connecting the water supply When connecting the water pipe to the solenoid valve of the appliance follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the ice cube maker installation kit When bending the water pipe be sure not to kink it otherwise there is a risk of leaks and water damage Use bending aids m Remove the cap from the appliance connection 1 m Bend the water pipe to suit the location of the connection on the appliance 2 m Push the union nut and seal onto the water pipe m Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance connection and screw on the union nut 3 First tighten by hand m Then use an open ended wrench to tighten the union nut Do not over tighten m Open the shut off valve and the main water connection Check for leaks at the connection for the shut off valve and to the appliance m Switch the appliance on After a maximum of 10 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer 77 Electrical connection A Avoid the risk of electrical shock Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet
38. es 24 Removing the storage shelf from above the drawer 0 26 ice cube GONtalner uude deed ete T P pex OP goa dece erbe hber e ena 27 Small freezer basket 27 Large freezer basket with partition o 28 Cleaning and care ll 29 Cleaning the interior and accessories 29 FAGUMOIGIIY TIMERS 3 14 ri LR a I 30 Ventation siS lata aerei 31 Door SSS ace rai na 31 Contents Changing the light DUI Li 32 Water filter cpu ai aD etat ru Re ee eto 34 Exchanging the water filter 35 Filter Performance Data Sheet 38 Frequently asked questions 40 After sales service 47 Caring for the environment seii lisse 50 Installation 1 2 tec em etse ette CR YE Reo ee dr ie 51 r istallationiSlteu iii Pee ob Gere ord Beendete rede edes 51 G stom door pafels auspicio 53 Installation Options aae secnm at Roo RA a gs 53 Dimensions 56 Installing the appliance 58 Before VOU DCG IN ui iii eC OC a RR E E Y GERNE e qug dou 58 RemoteVision module installation o 60 Preparing the installation NICHEL 61 Sliding the appliance into the installation niche 64 Aligmimngthe appliarie ain eed ga poe ERES Rus e a awe d OR EO a eon 65 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche liliis 66 Preparing the custom door soco e 68 Attaching and aligning the custom door front 70 PIUMBINGO anioni ata 75 Electrical connection 78 RemotevVision le s 79 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
39. evaporate 29 Cleaning and care Aluminum frames The shelf frames are made of aluminum m Clean the frames with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap Aluminum is susceptible to scratches and nicks treat with care The aluminum frames may become discolored or otherwise altered if soiling is not cleaned away promptly Do not use stainless steel cleaners lime removers scouring pads such as pot scrubbers or used sponges that still contain abrasive cleanser residue to clean the frames Humidity filters The two humidity filters located above the SmartFresh drawers must be removed for cleaning VA m Remove the SmartFresh drawer 30 m Unhook the filter cover 1 in each side of the drawer and remove them along with the filters downwards starting from 2 m Clean the filters by rinsing them with lukewarm water Do not clean in a dishwasher or washing machine This will damage the filter m Air dry the filters m Place the filters back in the filter cover m Put the filter cover back in place inserting the rear hooks first m Re insert the SmartFresh drawer Cleaning and care Ventilation slits m Check the ventilation slits in the base panel regularly Remove any dirt dust with a vacuum cleaner or brush Clean as needed Door seals Do not use oil or
40. f an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Installation Have the appliance installed by a qualified technician according to the enclosed installation instructions The manufacturer is not liable for damage to property due to an incorrect installation or water connection WARNING This appliance is top heavy and must be secured to prevent it from tipping forward Keep the doors closed until the appliance is completely installed and secured as per the installation instructions Empty weight of your machine KF18X1Vi 455 Ibs 206 kg KF19X1Vi 498 Ibs 226 kg Installation site The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room Do not install the appliance outdoors in an environment with dripping water in rooms that are at risk of frost The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source such as an oven radiator etc The ambient temperature should not drop below 55 F 13 C or rise above 110 F 43 C otherwise malfunctions may occur If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable use a suitable insulating plate or observe the follow
41. freezer the SuperCool function is ideal for freezing large quantities of unfrozen food The function should be switched on 4 6 hours before the fresh food is placed in the freezer If the max freezing capacity is used 24 hours are recommended This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitamins flavor and appearance Switching on SuperCool Ree E i m Touch the sensor for the refrigerator or freezer as desired so it turns yellow m Touch the SuperCool sensor button so it turns yellow In the temperature display for the zone selected the new temperature setting appears Refrigerator Freezer 35 F 2 C 22 F 30 C The temperature in the appliance now begins to fall with maximum cooling in the zone selected Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function automatically switches off after Refrigerator approx 6 hours Freezer approx 52 hours The sensor button turns white and the appliance continues running at normal power To save energy the SuperCool function can be switched off early once the food and or drinks are sufficiently chilled m Touch the SuperCool sensor button so that it turns white The temperature display for the zone selected returns to the original temperature setting The appliance now continues running at normal power 21 Ice cube maker For the automatic ice cube maker to operate it must be connected to the household water supply
42. gs mode The filter indicator is no longer visible on the control panel When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated After installing a new water filter discard the first 24 hours of ice production Deactivating the water filter The ice cube maker in this appliance can be operated without the installed water filter for example if the household water supply already uses a water filter If you choose this option it is important to insert a bypass cartridge Only then can the performance of the appliance be ensured To purchase a bypass cartridge contact Miele 37 Filter Performance Data Sheet State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 06 1775 Date Issued March 10 2006 Date Revised April 3 2008 Trademark Model Designation Replacement Elements 9000 077095 9000 077104 Miele 07134220 07134220 Manufacturer Cuno Incorporated The water treatment device s listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Cysts None Turbidity Organic Contaminants None Rated Service Capacity 740 gals Rated Service Flow 0 75 gpm Conditions of Certification
43. he setting m Tap the V button until you see c in the display m Touch the access button You have now left the Custom settings mode When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated 12 Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended time for example during a vacation some precautions should be taken m Shut off the water supply line several hours before switching off the appliance m Take all food out of the appliance m Turn the appliance off at the main switch m Unplug the appliance m Empty the ice cube container m Clean the interior m Remove and discard the water filter secure the filter cap m Leave the doors open to prevent odors Alarm The appliance is equipped with an alarm system to ensure that the temperature does not rise unnoticed because of energy loss or open doors The alarm system is always operational it does not need to be turned on Temperature alarm If the temperature becomes too warm an alarm sounds the alarm indicator turns red and flashes At the same time the affected zone flashes in the display If the freezer zone is affected the temperature display shows the warmest temperature reached during the alarm The alarm will sound and the display will flash if too much warm air flows into the appliance for example when f
44. ide dimension 1 32 mm It is very important to comply with this dimension for the subsequent alignment of the custom door fronts m Align the custom doors with a level 65 Installing the appliance Note Do not twist or jam the appliance inside the niche When unscrewing the height adjustable feet proceed gradually alternating between left and right The adjustment of the rear feet is aided if the appliance is lifted at the rear tipped forward slightly f using a wooden beam as an alternative anti tip device rotate the appliance all the way toward the wooden beam m Pull out the plate side lugs 9 Do not use a power tool to adjust the rear feet m Secure the attachment plate side lugs If there is a fairly large gap above the Attaching the appliance to the appliance cut a wooden beam to fit installation niche exactly and place it in the gap m Screw the attachment plate lugs 8 to If necessary shorten the filler strip the overhead furniture fixtures to the required height If there is no way to attach the top of m Place the 2 strips on top of each the appliance it can be attached to the other 0 sides of the installation niche m Insert the filler strip until you hear it click into place 2 66 Installing the appliance For a side by side combination the filler strips from both appliances are
45. ing minimum distances from the heat source 1 3 cm from an electric cooktop or oven 12 30 cm from a gas cooktop or oven 51 Installation Base A fully loaded appliance is very heavy The load bearing capacity of your floor must meet the following requirements KF18X1Vi 992 Ibs 450 kg KF 19X1 Vi 1 190 Ibs 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 52 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 1 2 13 mm A thickness of 3 4 19 mm is recommended Installation Custom door panels This a
46. it is seated correctly in the connection holes Cleaning and care To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect the appliance from the power supply by shutting off the power main tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the power cord before maintenance Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand soda acids chlorides or chemical solvents Non abrasive cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matte areas to appear Only use a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap to clean this appliance Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance Pressurized steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not allow water to get into the electronic unit or lights Before cleaning m Use the main switch to turn the appliance off completely The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel m Unplug the power cord m Remove any food from the appliance and store it in a cool place m Take out any removable parts e g shelves Cleaning the interior and accessories Use a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap Wash all accessories and drawers by hand Do not wash ina dishwasher m Clean the appliance as needed m After washing wipe down the interior and accessories with a clean wet cloth then dry with a soft cloth Leave the appliance doors open for a short time so the moisture can
47. le into the slot until it locks into place m Connect the appliance to the power supply and turn it on After several seconds the indicator light will come on The indicator light will display different colors one after the other any control light at the end indicates that the module was correctly installed Installing the appliance If the indicator light does not come on installation of the module was unsuccessful In that case repeat the process If that does not correct the problem contact Miele m Pull the antenna 9 straight out m Guide the cover 2 over the antenna and screw on the cover m Angle the antenna 9 so that it faces to the right or left m f necessary disconnect the power supply and continue installing the appliance Preparing the installation niche Keep the appliance doors closed until it is securely fastened in the niche Tipping hazard If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance a solid wooden beam can be placed behind the anti tip brackets 2 so the appliance can be securely attached to the base or wall The length of the wooden beam should be to the width of the installation space If possible always screw the wooden beam into existing studs 61 Installing the appliance Anti tip brackets The anti tip brackets help keep the appliance safely secured to the installation niche to prevent tipping Two anti tip brackets are
48. nto the double threaded bolts Do not tighten completely m Close the door m Adjust the custom door to adjacent furniture fixtures 70 m Align the custom door with the double threaded bolts m Tighten the nuts on the adjusting rail This will correct the side alignment of the door m Put the side strips 69 back into place and screw them completely down on both sides of the appliance door m Align the custom door again as needed and tighten all screws on the sides To mount the custom door on the lower appliance door simply repeat the steps under Preparing the custom door m he position of the lower furniture door depends on the position of the upper door Installing the appliance m Measure the distance Y between the adjusting rail from the lower door and the upper door m Be sure to leave a distance of 1 8 3 mm from the upper cabinetry door Attaching the lower bracket Only for appliances using the Front panel gap kit m Open the lower appliance door m Screwon the lower brackets Pre drill the holes in the custom door 71 Installing the appliance The lower bracket corrects the side position of the door m Loosen the screw m Check the side position of the door m Thread the wood screw m Tighten the screw m Place the cover on the brackets The number of lower brackets will depend on the width and design of the custom door 72 Atta
49. ood is being loaded re arranged or taken out large amounts of food are being frozen at once the power fails Turning the temperature alarm Off As soon as the alarm condition is corrected the alarm signal turns off and the affected zone stops flashing in the display The alarm indicator goes out m To turn the alarm off early press the alarm sensor button The alarm signal turns off The alarm indicator remains red and the corresponding appliance zone continues to flash until the alarm condition is corrected If the temperature in the freezer zone reaches O F 18 C or higher check that food has not defrosted Door alarm If one of the appliance doors is left open for over 5 minutes an alarm signal will sound and the alarm indicator will turn red Turning the door alarm Off Once the door is closed the alarm turns off and the alarm indicator goes out If the door has not been closed properly the alarm will sound again after five minutes m To turn the alarm off early press the alarm sensor button The alarm indicator and signal will turn off Setting the temperature Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections The refrigerator and freezer sections can be set independently of each other m Touch the access button 8 so it turns yellow Red Bu m Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator or freezer section so it turns yellow dtc v Ilr
50. or door Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door Do not allow food to touch the rear wall of the appliance it may freeze to the wall Using the freezer efficiently Freezing food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This helps maintain the nutritional value vitamin content appearance and taste of the food Never refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Do not refreeze defrosted food unless it has been cooked Before placing food in the freezer m When you are planning to freeze large amounts of food more than 4 1 Ibs 2 kg switch on the SuperCool function ahead of time see SuperCool This will provide the food already in the freezer with a protective boost of cold air Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section Use the large freezer basket for large quantities of food Load bearing capacity of the baskets Small Large basket basket KF 18X Vi SF 30 Ibs 72 lbs 14 kg 33 kg KF 19X Vi SF 41 Ibs 94 Ibs 19 kg 43 kg m Spread the food to be frozen across the bottom of the freezer basket or across the shelves so that it will freeze through to the core as quickly as possible m When placing items in the freezer make sure the packaging and containe
51. pping valves and 3 6 4 76 mm saddle valves reduce the water pressure and can block the pipe The ice cubes have an unpleasant odor flavor When ice is stored for an extended period it may absorb odors which affects the taste Use the ice maker more frequently Check if the ice cube container is dirty Clean the container Unsealed packages in the freezer will transfer odor flavor particles to the ice cubes Check that food has been packed in airtight containers 44 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice maker Issue Possible fault Solution The ice maker is not producing enough ice or the ice cubes are misshapen Check the water pressure The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar Contact a plumber Check that the freezer temperature is not too low See Selecting the correct temperature Change the water filter See Water filter Ice is forming in the supply hose to the ice maker Check the water pressure The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar Contact a plumber Check whether the freezer compartment temperature is too high See Selecting the correct temperature 45 Frequently asked questions The appliance is making noises Issue Possible fault Solution Brrrrr Humming noise made by the These noises a
52. ppliance and an effective grounding System It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met If there is any doubt have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective grounding system P Only connect power to the appliance when all installation and plumbing work is complete IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation This appliance is top heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward Keep the doors closed until the appliance is completely installed and secured per the installation instructions P This appliance must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions P Installation and repair work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty P Installation must comply with local plumbing regulations and state laws The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the water supply P Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner Contact Miele s Technical Ser vice Department P This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as recreational vehicles or aircraft P Do not install the
53. ppliance is compatible with all styles and designs of kitchen cabinetry The total weight of the decorative panel s must not exceed the following KF 18X1 Vi Upper door 86 Ibs 39 kg Lower door 31 Ibs 14 kg KF 19X1 Vi Upper door 71 Ibs 32 kg Lower door 31 Ibs 14 kg Installation options There are many different installation options You are limited only by the design of the kitchen The door hinge cannot be exchanged Single column The appliance can be installed at any preferred location in the kitchen However be sure the door will open and close properly in the chosen location Side by side This appliance can be installed side by side with another fridge freezer using a Merging Kit The Merging Kit can be obtained from Miele Contact Miele or your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance Without partition If the appliances are installed directly next to each other without a partition they will need to be attached together A heating mat must also be installed This will help avoid condensation and prevent damage For instructions on how to attach the appliances and install the heating mat please refer to the instructions included in the Merging Kit available from Miele 53 Installation with partition The minimum thickness of the partition is 5 4 16 mm If ther
54. put together to form one long filler strip m Take the peg from the side by side merging kit and insert it halfway into the filler strip rail on the left side m Open both appliance doors and appliance remove the large freezer basket from the freezer zone m Place the second filler strip on the peg and press both filler strips together m Screw the attachment plate lugs 43 to the adjacent furniture fixtures m Insert both filler strips into the With side by side combinations only installation space above the the external side of the appliances can appliance until they click into place e secured to the niche Now connect the water supply to the appliance see Plumbing 67 Installing the appliance Preparing the custom door For best results it is important to mount the upper door before the lower door m Open the appliance door m Unscrew the installation supports from the appliance door m Loosen the remaining screws from the strips 18 on each side of the door then remove m Set aside the screws and side strips you will need them again later m Remove the light switch cover see arrow 68 m Measure the distance X between the bracket from the upper door and the overhead furniture fixtures m Loosen the two nuts Set aside the nuts you will need them again later m With the inside facing up lay the custom
55. re not a compressor This noise can fault get louder for brief periods The noise of the when the motor is switching compressor and the on coolant circulating in the Blubb blubb A gurgling noise can be system is unavoidable heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes Click Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the compressor on and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking Check all removable items and refit them correctly Bottles or containers are unstable or knocking against each other Separate them The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 46 After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet When contacting the Technical Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance given on the data plate inside the appliance MieleCare USA only
56. 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 m Remove the edge protector m To protect the corners of the installation space attach the supplied edge protector on both sides with adhesive tape m Plug the appliance into the power outlet 64 Installing the appliance Aligning the appliance m Align the appliance with the custom front 6 4 38mm 3 4 19mm 1 1 4 32mm The installation aids have been designed for the following total thicknesses of custom doors 3 4 19 mm 1 38 mm Be sure to take into account the possible differing thicknesses of the custom doors that are to be fitted subsequently The height adjustable feet at the front and rear can all be adjusted from the front Front with an open ended wrench Yo SW 13 The feet can be adjusted from the top and bottom Rear with a 5 45 8 mm hex nut driver via flexible shaft A mark is located on the appliance base and is used as a standard gauge for height adjustment When adjusting the height align this mark at 1 1 4 32 mm above the floor m Place a marking out level over the installation aids on the door m Unscrew the height adjustable feet until the mark on the base has reached the indicated gu
57. rs are dry to keep them from sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that already frozen food does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen this could cause the frozen food to defrost Using the freezer efficiently Defrosting Cooling drinks quickly Frozen food can be defrosted in To cool drinks quickly switch on the different ways SuperCool function See SuperCool for more information in a microwave oven Do not leave bottles in the freezer for more than 1 hour closed containers in the refrigerator the cold given off could burst by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold atroom temperature in a steam oven Poultry It is especially important to observe proper hygiene when defrosting poultry Never save the liquid from defrosted poultry Drain it away and promptly wash the container the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Simply place directly into boiling water or hot oil 20 SuperCool When the SuperCool function is activated the appliance is cooled as quickly as possible to a factory preset temperature SuperCool When used with the refrigerator the SuperCool function is ideal for the rapid cooling of drinks and refrigerating large quantities of food When used with the
58. s Danger of injury P Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance P Do not deactivate the water filter display P Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice or separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance P Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health P Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time P Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the appliance housing unit as this can impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and cause damage to the appliance P Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance Pressurized steam could damage electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance P Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable P Take off the doors P Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside P Consult with your municipal policy on recycling P Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal by puncturing the refrigerant channel
59. s in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes P Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFC s chlorofluorocarbons CFC s are believed to harm stratospheric ozone If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation Make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed of by a qualified technician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Important Safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Guide to the Fridge Freezer combination mm O 1 ao AT EHI Sim L 1I SAN EAR II gt 7 9 EjOEE Hinged door shelf Main switch to turn the appliance On Off 2 Shelves height adjustable 3 Door shelves height adjustable SmartFresh drawer Water filter a0 Small freezer basket Floating drawer Control panel Humidity filter 1 Large freezer basket 62 Ice cube container Guide to the Fridge Freezer combination Control panel i C he m v 39 fruit meat deli dairy fish veg super ice alarm filter A D Access button j 2 Food type s to b
60. t will stay over a longer period of time The optimal humidity is determined on the basis of the food stored in the appliance Proper humidity is assisted by 2 humidity filters located above the SmartFresh drawers These filters allow air to pass through yet retain moisture 16 Using the SmartFresh drawers JA m Use the sensor button to select the desired drawer The selected sensor button turns yellow and the sensor buttons for the food choices appear fruit meat deli dairy fish veg The most recently selected food type s appear yellow m Use the sensor buttons to select the desired food type s so they appear yellow Several food types can be selected at the same time To delete a food type simply press it again Depending on the food types selected the optimal humidity is determined for the crispers The deli and dairy settings are the most energy efficient Touch the access button J to confirm the settings m Place the food in the drawer SmartFresh drawers For optimal storage conditions it is always best to store similar foods together in one crisper Foods that are best stored under dry conditions fresh fish and shellfish meats poultry sausage dairy products and deli salads Foods that are best stored under moist conditions fresh produce e g vegetables lettuce herbs mushrooms cabbage fruit Remember that higher moisture levels
61. tc to the floor in front of the intended installation location m Take the supplied accessories out of the protective packaging m Do not remove the installation supports from the appliance doors They will be used later in the installation niche There are transportation safety devices inside the appliance to protect the shelves and storage compartments until installation is complete Do not remove them or parts may be damaged m Check the appliance for damage in transit Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged If in doubt contact your dealer 59 Installing the appliance 99 e m Loosen the bracket that holds the appliance to the pallet N Caution The appliance is no longer secured and may be unstable m From the rear of the appliance carefully lift it from the pallet Once the appliance is on the ground it can be wheeled around RemoteVision module installation Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply when performing installation maintenance or service work Install the RemoteVision module before placing the appliance in its installation niche Once connected the RemoteVision modeul will increase the energy consumption of the appliance The slot for the RemoteVision module is located in the lower area of the back of your appliance m Unscrew the screws on the cover 2 and pull off the sticker 60 m Remove the cover 2 m Push the modu
62. uching the V button you can select the following settings The filter indicator still flashes in the h O filter is installed display h kh filter is not installed external filter h e filter change confirmed filter h return to menu m Tap the V button until h 2 appears in m Touch the access button 8 so it the display turns yellow h 1 should only be selected if an E external filter or bypass cartridge is being used See Deactivating the water filter The various appliance zones are now visible m Press and hold the access button 8 for 2 seconds to confirm the filter m Touch the sensor button for the change refrigerator so it turns yellow MAP The filter is now reset m Note the position of the V button but do not touch m Touch the access button J again so it turns white Only the access button J is visible m Place one finger on the position of the V button and hold the V button will not be visible m While holding down the V button press the access button J once Keep holding the V button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds v L m Tap the V button until an appears in the display m Touch the access button J again 36 Water filter m Tap the V button until h appears in the display m Touch the access button J m Tap the V button until c appears in the display m Touch the access button J You have left the Custom settin

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