Checking The Building-In Niche; Before Installation - Miele K 2601 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Installation

Checking the building-in niche

 Check the installation dimensions
(see "Installation – Building-in dimen-
sions").
 Check the position of the electrical
connection. The length of the elec-
trical connection cable is 3 m.
The electrical socket must not be
concealed behind the appliance and
must be easily accessible in an
emergency.
 Check the surroundings for possible
collisions (see "Installation – Dimen-
sions with appliance door open").
 Only install the refrigeration appliance
in stable, solid building-in niches, po-
sitioned on an even and level floor.
 Also check the building-in niche for
the following criteria:
– The side walls of the building-in niche
must be even.
– The surrounding walls of the building-
in niche must be at least 16 mm
thick.
– The surrounding walls must be se-
curely fixed to the floor or wall.
– Shortened side walls must be at least
100 mm deep.
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Before installation

 Before installation, remove any ac-
cessories from the back of the appli-
ance.
 Check the refrigeration appliance for
transport damage.
Do not install a damaged refrigera-
tion appliance.
 Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered.
 To protect the floor during installation,
secure an off-cut of flooring or similar
material to the floor in front of the in-
stallation area.