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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the first time.
en - GB
M.-Nr. 09 760 660

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 760 660...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 5 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Cleaning and care ..........38 Before cleaning .
  • Page 4 Contents Installation ............56 Tools and accessories required .
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance f Symbols for food that requires a a Access sensor moist atmosphere in the MasterFresh b Sensor for selecting the refrigerator drawer (left: High humidity; zone right: Low humidity) c Sensor for selecting the upper g On/Off sensor for the Super cool MasterFresh drawer function d Sensor for selecting the lower...
  • Page 6 Description of the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves c Door shelves d Fully extendable drawer e Control panel f Rocker switch for switching the whole appliance on and off g Humidity filters for the MasterFresh drawers h MasterFresh drawers...
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
  • Page 9 The appliance is also not suitable for use in areas susceptible to explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU guidelines. This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect.
  • Page 11 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by an extension lead or a multi-socket adapter.
  • Page 12 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g.
  • Page 14 Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates. Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
  • Page 16: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 17 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 18: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time To enable the temperature to get ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and sufficiently cold inside the the accessories with lukewarm water appliance, allow the appliance to and a little washing up liquid, and run for a few hours before placing then dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 19: Switching Off

    Switching on and off To select settings for your appliance To deselect a zone (e.g. to set the temperature, etc), ^ touch the sensor of the selected zone ^ touch the sensor for the particular again so that it is highlighted in white, or select a different sensor.
  • Page 20: Settings Mode

    Switching on and off Settings mode Switching the sensor tone on/off You can select further settings in The tone which sounds each time a settings mode and then select certain sensor is touched can be deactivated. appliance functions and adjust their settings.
  • Page 21: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for Switching off for longer another 4 seconds until c and the Y periods of time sensor also appear in the display. If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g.
  • Page 22: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature Dynamic cooling It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the The dynamic cooling fan automatically appliance. Micro-organisms will cause switches on when the cooling system food which is not stored at the correct for the refrigerator switches on.
  • Page 23: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature Temperature – Touching the sensor once: adjusts the temperature shown in (Fahrenheit/Celsius) 1 °C steps. The temperature can be displayed in – Keeping your finger on the sensor: degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. changes the temperature continuously. If the highest or lowest temperature that it is possible to set is reached, the X or Y sensor will disappear from the...
  • Page 24: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly required temperature. until † appears in the display. The temperature display will flash if ^ Touch the access sensor again. –...
  • Page 25: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Switching the temperature Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the alarm off early temperature in the appliance cannot If the noise disturbs you, you can rise unnoticed and to avoid energy switch the alarm off early if you wish.
  • Page 26 Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off early if you wish. ^ Touch the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off. The alarm will stop and the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off will go out.
  • Page 27: Super Cool

    Super cool The Super cool function can be used to Switching off Super cool rapidly reduce the temperature in the The Super cool function will switch itself refrigerator to its lowest setting off automatically after approx. 6 hours. (depending on the room temperature). The sensor is highlighted in white and the appliance continues running at Switching on Super cool...
  • Page 28: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx.
  • Page 29 Storing food in the refrigerator section Do not store explosive materials in Ensure that when placing food in the the appliance or any products refrigerator, a gap of at least 35 mm containing propellants (e.g. spray is maintained under the ceiling of cans).
  • Page 30: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In A Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storing in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a (there are some exceptions to this rule refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, in the MasterFresh zone).
  • Page 31: Storing Food In The Masterfresh Zone

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Food is stored at a lower temperature in the water content of the food is largely the MasterFresh zone than in the retained. refrigerator section. The humidity in the MasterFresh zone compartments can Storing food in the MasterFresh also be regulated to suit the food being drawers stored, providing ideal storage...
  • Page 32 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ^ You can deselect the type of food by Food that prefers a dry atmosphere touching the relevant sensor again. include: You cannot store food that likes high – fresh fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, humidity in a drawer with food that sausages, dairy products and prefers a dry atmosphere.
  • Page 33 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.
  • Page 34: Arranging The Interior Fittings

    Arranging the interior fittings Moving the shelves To replace the drawer ^ Pull the telescopic runners out as far The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. as they will go. ^ Hold the shelf on both sides and ^ Place the drawer back on the runners raise it slightly so that it can be lifted so that it engages at the back and...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Door Shelves/Bottle Shelf

    Arranging the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf ^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn the pin so that the slot in the head is horizontal a. ^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides b, and lift the MasterFresh drawer up and out.
  • Page 36: To Remove The Shelf Above The Fully Extendable Drawer

    Arranging the interior fittings To remove the shelf above the To remove the door shelf altogether, fully extendable drawer ^ Slide it up the side runners to the very top, then lift it out. ^ Lift the shelf up and out. To replace the door shelf ^ When replacing the shelf, make sure that the lugs on the corners at the...
  • Page 37: Automatic Defrost

    Automatic defrost Refrigerator section and MasterFresh zone Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the MasterFresh zone whilst in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance.
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. ^ Switch the appliance off completely Steam could reach electrical by pressing the On/Off rocker switch components and cause a short to the right-hand side underneath the...
  • Page 39: Humidity Filters

    Cleaning and care Aluminium frames The frames on the shelves inside the appliance and in the door are made from aluminium. Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it, by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from.
  • Page 40: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care Ventilation gaps After cleaning ^ The ventilation gaps should be ^ Replace all shelves and accessories cleaned on a regular basis with a in the appliance. brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up ^ Reconnect to the mains and switch of dust will increase the energy the appliance back on.
  • Page 41: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Close the door. ^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not tripped. If it has, contact the Miele Service Department. ^ Check the temperature settings..the temperature in the refrigerator section is too low.
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide ^ Disconnect the appliance from the . . . the alarm sounds and the sensor for switching off the temperature or mains. door alarm lights up or is flashing. Top lighting ^ The refrigerator door is open, or ^ The temperature in one of the zones has risen significantly because –...
  • Page 43 If you still cannot remedy the fault place at the front. having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Side lighting Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
  • Page 44: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise Brrrrr... can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 45: After Sales / Guarantee

    For further information on the appliance appliance is under guarantee, please guarantee specific to your country contact please contact Miele. See the end of – your Miele Dealer this booklet for contact details. In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of –...
  • Page 46: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in The MasterFresh compartment accordance with the relevant Norms satisfies the requirements of a chill and Directives. compartment to EN ISO 15502. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: –...
  • Page 47: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 48: Installation Advice

    Installation advice Location Important. In environments with This appliance should not be installed high humidity condensation can where it is exposed to direct sunlight or build up on the exterior of the directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance. This can cause corrosion appliance such as an oven or a of the appliance walls.
  • Page 49: Floor

    Installation advice Floor Safe operation of the appliance is To ensure the safe installation of the only assured if it has been installed appliance and to guarantee its correct and connected in accordance with functioning, the floor to the niche where these operating and installation the appliance is to be installed must be instructions.
  • Page 50: Adjoining Furniture/Units

    Installation advice Adjoining furniture/units The appliance is screwed to the adjoining furniture/units to the side and above. For this reason, it is essential that all furniture/units be fixed to the ground and/or wall. Ventilation The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way.
  • Page 51: Side-By-Side Installation

    The partition wall must be at least refrigerator or freezer. 16 mm thick. A side-by-side installation kit, available from Miele, is required. Ask your dealer which appliances are suitable for side-by-side installation with this appliance. See the instructions supplied with the side-by-side installation kit for how to fix the appliances together.
  • Page 52: To Limit The Opening Angle Of The Door

    Installation advice To limit the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to 90°. ^ Open the appliance door.
  • Page 53: Appliance Door Dimensions (Opening Angle 90°)

    Installation advice Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) *The dimensions for the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen. K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi Door 829 mm Door front (max. 38 mm)* handle* Door K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi 982 mm Door front (max.
  • Page 54: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Niche width K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi 762 – 765 mm K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi 915 – 918 mm...
  • Page 55 Building-in dimensions Laying the electrical cabling Door front dimensions K 1801 Vi, 2029 mm 756 mm K 1811 Vi K 1901 Vi, 2029 mm 908 mm K 1911 Vi...
  • Page 56: Installation

    Installation Other Due to the size and weight of the – Step ladder appliance, it is essential that – Sack barrow installation is carried out by two people. – Wooden beams (min. 75 mm x 100 mm) if required, to prevent Tools and accessories tipping;...
  • Page 57: Weight Of The Door Front

    When built into a peninsular run, the look plinth grilles are available from rear of the building-in niche must be your dealer or the Miele Spare Parts fitted with a kitchen furniture panel. Department. Building-in at the end of a run...
  • Page 58: Aligning The Building-In Niche

    Installation Aligning the building-in niche Checking the building-in niche – The building-in dimensions now need to be checked. – Check the position of the electrical connections (see "Electrical connection"). – Check that all surrounding furniture/units are securely fixed to the wall. –...
  • Page 59: Preparing The Niche

    Installation The appliance can be rolled along the floor using the wheels at the back. Preparing the niche Keep the door to the appliance closed until it is fixed inside the building-in niche. ^ Do not remove the installation aids from the appliance door.
  • Page 60: Anti-Tipping Mechanism

    Installation Anti-tipping mechanism Use two anti-tipping mechanisms for each appliance or four for each The anti-tipping mechanism a side-by-side pair of appliances. supplied is used to secure the building-in niche b to the wall, preventing the appliance from tipping forwards. ^ Place the anti-tipping mechanisms a on the left- and right-hand sides of the building-in niche, leaving <10...
  • Page 61 Installation For a building-in niche with a back For a building-in niche without a back panel panel ^ screw the building-in niche to the wall ^ screw the back panel directly onto behind using a number of suitable the wall behind in a number of angled fixing brackets.
  • Page 62: An Alternative Anti-Tipping Mechanism

    Installation ^ Mark the position of the lower edge of An alternative anti-tipping the wooden beam on the rear wall of mechanism the building-in niche. The appliance can alternatively be ^ Select screws of a length depending secured with a wooden beam across the top of the appliance.
  • Page 63: Placing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installation Placing the appliance in the Connection should be made via a niche suitable switched socket. The socket should be close to the If you are installing two appliances appliance and easily accessible. side by side, now secure the Otherwise the appliance should be appliances to one another (see the connected via an external all-pole instructions for the side-by-side...
  • Page 64: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation Aligning the appliance Important: ^ Align the appliance with work methodically when adjusting neighbouring furniture fronts. the feet: always alternately left, right, etc. ^ A mark is located on the appliance base. When adjusting the height, this mark needs to be aligned at 32 mm from the floor.
  • Page 65: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installation ^ If a wooden beam has been fitted above the appliance to prevent tipping, the appliance height needs to be adjusted to fit snuggly under the wooden beam. Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Pull out the lugs for the side fixing plates g.
  • Page 66 Installation ^ Open the appliance door. When installing two appliances side by side, the filler strips for the two appliances need to be joined together to form one long strip. ^ Insert the joining peg from the side-by-side kit halfway into the channel in the filler strip for the left-hand appliance.
  • Page 67: Preparing The Furniture Front

    Installation Preparing the furniture front ^ Load the door shelves in the refrigerator door. ^ Measure gap X between the ^ Open the appliance door as far as it adjusting bar and the upper edge of will go. the adjacent furniture front. ^ Unscrew the installation aids l and ^ Remove the two nuts from the angle trim m from the door.
  • Page 68 Installation – The fixing frame has several different types of holes to take account of a variety of furniture fronts. – When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the furniture door. – To do this, select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the furniture door.
  • Page 69: Securing And Aligning The Furniture Door

    Installation Securing and aligning the furniture door ^ Press the angle trim on both sides into the white plastic frame, and screw them down securely. Replacement screws for this can be found in the plastic bag marked with the letter E. ^ Screw the nuts o loosely onto the threaded bolts - but do not tighten yet.
  • Page 70: Securing The Covers

    Installation Securing the covers Fitting the fixing brackets ^ Fit the two plastic cover strips to the The fixing brackets are used to secure sides of the appliance door, clicking the furniture front to the bottom of the them into the space between the appliance door.
  • Page 71: Fitting The Plinth Facing

    Installation Fitting the plinth facing Do not cover the vents in the plinth. This could result in damage to the appliance. ^ Trim the plinth facing to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the plinth facing where it touches the floor).
  • Page 72: Fitting The Air Separator

    Installation Fitting the air separator The air separator in the bottom of the ventilation grille separates air entering the appliance from that leaving it. It also stops warm air flowing into the appliance, which would cause a short circuit. ^ Screw the air separator into the middle of the inside of the furniture front, as shown.
  • Page 76 K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi en - GB M.-Nr. 09 760 660 / 01...

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