Miele Kf 1901 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

							Operating and Installation
Instructions
Fridge-Freezer Combination
KF 1801 Vi
KF 1811 Vi
KF 1901 Vi
KF 1911 Vi
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.M.-Nr. 09 169 250en - US, CA
 
						

							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................4
Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination..............................7
Before use.......................................................9
Turning the appliance On/Off.........................................9
Settings.........................................................10
Turning the button sound On/Off......................................11
Turning off for longer periods of time..................................12
Temperature and door alarm.......................................13
Temperature alarm................................................13
Door alarm.......................................................13
Setting the temperature............................................14
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections..............14
SmartFresh drawers..............................................16
Storage temperatures..............................................16
Humidity.........................................................16
Using the SmartFresh drawers.......................................16
Using the refrigerator efficiently....................................18
Using the freezer efficiently........................................19
Freezing food.....................................................19
Defrosting.......................................................20
Cooling drinks quickly..............................................20
SuperCool.......................................................21
Ice cube maker...................................................22
Automatic defrost................................................23
Adjusting the interior fittings.......................................24
Moving the shelves................................................24
Floating drawer...................................................24
Removing the storage shelf from above the drawer.......................26
Ice cube container.................................................27
Small freezer basket...............................................27
Cleaning and care................................................28
Cleaning the interior and accessories..................................29
Humidity filters....................................................30
Ventilation slits....................................................30
Door seals.......................................................30
Changing the light bulb.............................................31
Contents
 
						

							Water filter......................................................33
Water filter change indicator.........................................33
Exchanging the water filter..........................................34
Confirming the filter change.........................................35
Using an external water filter.........................................35
Lead free certificate...............................................38
Frequently asked questions........................................39
After sales service................................................47
Caring for the environment.........................................50
Installation......................................................51
Installation site....................................................51
Stainless steel panels..............................................53
Custom door panels...............................................53
Installation options.................................................53
Adjusting the door opening angle (optional accessory)....................55
Dimensions......................................................56
Installing the appliance............................................59
Before you begin..................................................59
RemoteVision module installation.....................................61
Preparing the installation niche.......................................62
Sliding the appliance into the installation niche..........................66
Aligning the appliance..............................................67
Attaching the appliance to the installation niche..........................68
Preparing the custom door..........................................70
Attaching and aligning the custom door front............................72
Plumbing........................................................77
Electrical connection..............................................80
RemoteVision (optional accessory)..................................81
Contents
 
						

							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.
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
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.
Before installation or service,
disconnect the power supply to the
work area by unplugging the unit,
tripping the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse.
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).
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
appliance 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.
Only connect power to the
appliance when all installation and
plumbing work is complete.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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							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.
This appliance must be installed
and connected in compliance with the
installation instructions.
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.
Installation must comply with local
plumbing regulations and state laws.
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.
This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
Do not install the 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.
The ice cube maker is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.
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.
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
This appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
– shops, offices and similar work
environments
–
by customers in hotels, motels, Bed
& Breakfasts or similar residential
environments.
This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
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.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in, on or near the
appliance, especially in the door hinge
area.
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							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.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which
have thawed completely.
Do not handle frozen food or ice
with wet hands. Danger of injury.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not deactivate the water filter
display.
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.
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.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
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.
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
Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
Consult with your municipal policy
on recycling.
Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework while awaiting disposal
by:
- puncturing the refrigerant
channels in the evaporator.
- bending any pipework.
- scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
Your old refrigerator may have a
cooling system that used CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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							Hinged door shelf
Shelves (height adjustable)
Door shelves (height adjustable)
Floating drawer
Control panel
Humidity filterMain switch to turn the appliance
On/Off
	SmartFresh drawer

Ice maker
Water filter
Small freezer basket

Large freezer basket
Ice cube container
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							Control panel
Access button 
activates the control panel
Refrigerator
Left SmartFresh drawer
Right SmartFresh drawer
Freezer
Temperature display
colder;warmer
Allows you to set the desired
temperature in the refrigerator or
freezer sectionFood type(s) to be stored in the
SmartFresh drawer
(left: high humidity
right: low humidity)
	On/Off sensor button for the
SuperCool function

On/Off sensor button for the ice cube
maker
Sensor button for the temperature
and door alarm*
Water filter change indicator*
* Only visible when the relevant
function is activated
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							Before using for the first time
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.
If the appliance was transported or
laid horizontally for any reason, allow
it to stand vertical for at least 8 hours
before turning it on. Failure to do so
will affect the functioning of the
appliance.
Turning the appliance On/Off
Open the upper appliance door.
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.
Turning off the appliance with
the main switch does not safely
isolate it from the power supply.
Before use
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							Using the settings
This appliance is operated with the use
of touch keys activated by a finger.
–An available button will appear white.
–A selected button will appear yellow.
Touch the access button soit
turns yellow.
On the control panel you will now see
the sensor buttons of the four appliance
zones.
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.

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.
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, or
–turn on the ice cube maker.
For additional information, see the
corresponding sections in this manual.
To de-select a zone touch the sensor
button for that particular zone so that
it turns white, or select another
sensor button.

To leave the settings menu, touch the
access button  so it turns white.
The last settings entered are stored.
If the access button is not pressed
the display will go out after approx.
30 secs.
The sensor buttons for the four
appliance zones now disappear from
the control panel.
Settings
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