Installation advice
Floor
To ensure the safe installation of the
appliance and to guarantee its correct
functioning, the floor to the niche where
the appliance is to be installed must be
smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid
material.
The appliance is extremely heavy when
fully loaded, and for this reason it is
imperative that the floor it stands on is
able to bear its weight. If necessary, the
advice of an architect or structural
engineer should be sought.
When fully loaded, the approx. weight
of the appliance is:
KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi . . . . . . . 431 kg
KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi . . . . . . 537 kg
Door hinging
The appliance is supplied with fixed
hinges. If you need to change the
door hinging to the other side,
please contact the Service
Department.
On no account should you attempt
to change the door hinging yourself.
(N.B. Door hinge change not
available in all countries).
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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.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Side-by-side installation
This appliance may be installed
"side-by-side" with another suitable
refrigerator or freezer.
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.