Aligning The Housing Unit; Check The Installation Niche; Before Installation - Miele F1801VI Operating And Installation Manual

Installing the appliance

Aligning the housing unit

The housing unit must be carefully
aligned using a spirit level before
installing the appliance. The unit
corners must be at right angles, as
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with the 4 corners of the
appliance.
– The side panels of the housing must
be even.
– The housing unit panels must be at
least 16 mm thick.
– The plinth facing must be at least
13 mm thick (or preferably 19 mm).
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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.
^ Check the base (see "Installation").
^ Check the dimensions of the cavity.
^ Check that the cavity is square.
^ Check the location of the power
outlet.
^ Check the location of the water
connection (see "Plumbing").
^ Check that all furniture parts in the
vicinity of the appliance are securely
connected to the wall.
^ Check that the adjacent
furniture/fixtures do not collide with
the open door.

Before installation

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Caution - the appliance is very
heavy. Use caution when unpacking
and opening the door, danger of
tipping.
^ To protect the base from damage
during installation, attach a hard
board, linoleum, etc., to the floor in
front of the intended installation
location.
^ Take the supplied accessories out of
the protective packaging.