Miele F 1811 Vi, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ... and Installation Instructions Freezer with Ice Maker F 1801 Vi F 1811 Vi F 1901 Vi F 1911 Vi To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 09 168 930 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...reezing food 17 Defrosting 18 Cooling drinks quickly 18 SuperCool 20 Ice cube maker 21 Automatic defrost 22 Adjusting the interior fittings 23 Moving the shelves 23 Freezer baskets 23 Ice cube container 24 Cleaning and care 25 Cleaning the interior and accessories 26 Ventilation slits 27 Door seals 27 Changing the light bulb 28 Water filter 30 Water filter change indicator 30 Exchanging the water ...

Page 3: ...pliance 55 Before you begin 55 RemoteVision module installation 57 Preparing the installation niche 58 Sliding the appliance into the installation niche 62 Aligning the appliance 63 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche 64 Preparing the custom door 66 Attaching and aligning the custom door front 68 Plumbing 72 Electrical connection 75 RemoteVision optional accessory 76 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ust 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 o...

Page 5: ... that it cannot maintain the required temperature In appliances 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 freezer is plugged in The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply Do not u...

Page 6: ...er 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 g...

Page 7: ...e refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes Your old freezer 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 legislatio...

Page 8: ...oor shelves height adjustable bShelves height adjustable cIce cube maker dIce cube container eControl panel fMain switch to turn the appliance On Off gFreezer baskets hWater filter Guide to the freezer 8 ...

Page 9: ...the desired temperature in the freezer cOn Off sensor button for the SuperCool function dOn Off sensor button for the ice cube maker eSensor button for the temperature and door alarm fWater filter change indicator Only visible when the relevant function is activated Guide to the freezer 9 ...

Page 10: ...ioning Turning the appliance On Off Open the appliance door Turn the appliance On Off with the main switch The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel Once on the appliance begins cooling When the door is 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 ...

Page 11: ...ings menu touch the access button p 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 other sensor buttons now disappear from the control panel Additional settings In the settings mode you can select and change functions In settings mode certain settings can be changed The function possibilities are described...

Page 12: ...button press the access button p once Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm By touching the X button you can choose between 0 Button sound is off 1 Button sound is on Return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the setting Tap the X button until you see in...

Page 13: ...ecautions need to be taken Shut off the water supply line several hours before switching off the appliance Take all food out of the appliance Turn the appliance off Unplug the appliance Empty the ice cube container Clean the interior Remove and discard the water filter secure the filter cap Leave the door open to prevent odors Settings 13 ...

Page 14: ...ected the alarm with turn off and the sensor button for alarm will go out Turning the temperature alarm Off As soon as the alarm condition is corrected the alarm signal turns off and the affected zone stops flashing in the display The alarm indicator goes out To turn the alarm off early press the alarm sensor button The alarm signal turns off The alarm indicator remains on until the alarm conditio...

Page 15: ...control panel always shows the desired temperature Temperature range The temperature can be set within the following range 7 F to 11 F 14 C to 24 C To freeze fresh food and store frozen food for an extended period of time a temperature of 0 F 18 C is suggested The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to drop to the coldest temperature If the...

Page 16: ...on p once Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm By touching the X button you can select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for the temperature display 0 Fahrenheit 1 Celsius return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the setting Tap the X button until a appears...

Page 17: ...s will provide the food already in the freezer with a protective boost of cold air Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer Load bearing capacity of the baskets Small basket Large basket F 18X1Vi SF 72 lbs 33 kg 72 lbs 33 kg F 19X1Vi SF 94 lbs 43 kg 94 lbs 43 kg Spread the food to be frozen across the bottom of the freezer basket or across the shelves so ...

Page 18: ... poultry Drain it away and promptly wash the container the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Simply place directly into boiling water or hot oil Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly switch on the SuperCool function see SuperCool for more inf...

Page 19: ...eats from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer wrap Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food can be lightly seasoned before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the ene...

Page 20: ...itching on SuperCool Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it turns yellow The temperature now begins to fall with maximum cooling performance The new temperature setting appears in the display 22 F 30 C Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function automatically switches off after approx 52 hours The sensor button turns white and the appliance continues running at normal power To save energy you ca...

Page 21: ...es produced After the appliance is turned on for the very first time it can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container Once the ice cube container is full the ice cube maker switches off automatically Do not use the ice cube container for rapid cooling of food or drinks The ice cube maker may become blocked and be damaged Do not use t...

Page 22: ...ce collects in the evaporator It is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser periodically This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice free while ensuring that the food stored in the freezer stays frozen Automatic defrost 22 ...

Page 23: ...ower hooks Make sure the shelf is level Removing a door shelf Slide it upward all the way to the top of the slide rails until it can be removed Replacing a door shelf Start at the top of the slide rails and slide the shelf down into the desired position Freezer baskets For easier loading unloading and cleaning the freezer baskets can be shifted or completely removed Pull the basket forward until r...

Page 24: ...oth sides of the container pull the latches see arrow upward and lift the container out of the freezer Push the tracks back into the freezer to avoid injury Replacing the ice cube container Completely extend the telescopic tracks Lay the container onto the tracks so that it connects in the front and back Slide the ice cube container completely in Adjusting the interior fittings 24 ...

Page 25: ...electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not allow water to get into the electronic unit or lights The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call To better maintain your appliance avoid the following cleaners containing soda ammonia thinners or chlorides cleaners containing descaling agents or lime ...

Page 26: ...ashing wipe down the interior and accessories with a clean wet cloth then dry with a soft cloth Leave the appliance door open for a short time so the moisture can evaporate Aluminum frames The shelf frames and the door baskets are made of aluminum Clean the frames with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap Aluminum is susceptible to scratches and nicks treat with care The aluminum fra...

Page 27: ...e Clean the door seals with warm water and dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Return all shelves and accessories Shut the appliance door plug in the appliance and turn it on with the main switch Turn on the SuperCool function The freezer section will cool down quickly Once the temperature is cold enough place the freezer baskets containing the frozen food into the freezer Turn off the SuperCool ...

Page 28: ...f electric shock disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging or tripping the circuit breaker Upper lighting Grasp the front of the light cover with both hands and slide it back Carefully pull the cover forward and out Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold with a soft cloth Remove the defective light bulb Place the new bulb in ...

Page 29: ...e fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold with a soft cloth Pull the defective light bulb from the socket Place the new bulb in the socket Halogen bulb type 5 W 12 V socket G 4 Put the light cover back on and turn clockwise into place Restore power to the appliance Cleaning and care 29 ...

Page 30: ...stalling a new water filter and switching on the ice maker discard the first 24 hours worth of ice production If the ice maker has not been used for a prolonged time discard any ice cubes in the freezer empty the container and discard the ice production of the next 24 hours If the appliance or ice maker have not been routinely used for several weeks or months or if the ice cubes have an unpleasant...

Page 31: ... 180 1 Pull the used filter cartridge out of the appliance 2 Remove the cap from the used filter 3 Take a new filter cartridge out of the packaging and remove the protective cap Push the cap onto the new filter cartridge 4 Push the filter cartridge with cap in a horizontal position all the way into the opening in the base panel 5 Rotate the filter cartridge clockwise 180 until the cap is in a hori...

Page 32: ...sor buttons for approx 5 seconds until a beep is heard The water filter change has been confirmed and the filter change indicator had been reset The filter change indicator goes out Close the door After installing a new water filter discard the first 24 hours of ice production Using an external water filter If your household water supply already has an external water filter installed leave the sta...

Page 33: ...have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants Cysts Turbidity None None Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Organic Contaminants Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality except that systems certified for cyst reduction may ...

Page 34: ...e Max Min NSF Influent Concentration Water Product Water Effluent Reduction Test Concentration mg L Concentration Reduction Concentration Cysts 166500 Minimum 50 000 L 1 99 99 99 95 1 99 99 516458 05 Turbidity 10 7 11 1 NTU 0 31 97 09 0 5 NTU 0 49 95 42 516456 05 Particulate Class I Particle size At least 10 000 0 5 to 1 um 5700000 particles ml 30583 99 52 85 69000 98 9 511079 03 Chlorine taste and ...

Page 35: ...801 Vi F 1811 Vi KIMSDF30US F 1901 Vi F 1911 Vi KIMSDF36US is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California lead free compliance Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 D 33332 Gütersloh Lead free certificate 35 ...

Page 36: ...breaker trips again the appliance or the outlet may be defective Contact Miele or a qualified electrician The temperature is set incorrectly Check the display The temperature in the freezer is too low Select a warmer temperature See Selecting the correct temperature The SuperCool function is still on SuperCool automatically shuts off after 52 hours The door is not closed Check that the door has be...

Page 37: ... It should now open without force The compressor kicks on very frequently and for too long The ventilation slits are covered or dusty Clean with a vacuum or brush The door has been opened too frequently or a large amount of unfrozen food has been put in at once for freezing Once the freezer gets down to the set temperature the compressor will turn off The door is not closed Check that the door has...

Page 38: ...arm condition has been corrected the alarm will turn off and the alarm indicator will stop flashing A large amount of food is being frozen at the same time There has been a power failure The filter display is red This is a warning that the water filter needs to be changed soon Order replacement filters from Miele The filter display is flashing red The water filter needs to be changed See Exchangin...

Page 39: ... The water supply line was not primed purged of air before the appliance was used for the first time Contact Miele Check if the ice cube maker is switched on the water supply line is open there are ice cubes stuck together and blocking the exit the ice cube container is in the right position the freezer compartment temperature is too high the water pressure is too low The water pressure must be be...

Page 40: ... 72 8 25 bar Consult a plumber Check whether the correct water valve has been installed Self tapping valves and 3 16 4 76 mm saddle valves reduce the water pressure and can block the pipe The ice cubes have an unpleasant odor flavor When ice is stored for an extended period it may absorb odors which affects the taste Use the ice maker more frequently Check if the ice cube container is dirty Clean ...

Page 41: ...ct a plumber Check that the freezer temperature is too high See Selecting the correct temperature Change the water filter See Water filter Ice is forming in the supply hose to the ice maker Check the water pressure The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar Contact a plumber Check whether the freezer compartment temperature is too high See Selecting the correct temperature Fre...

Page 42: ... free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Creaking Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance expands Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away ...

Page 43: ... that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the Miele Ser vice department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will no...

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Page 45: ...formation is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 46: ... reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Caring for the environmen...

Page 47: ...should be installed in a dry well ventilated room Do not install the appliance outdoors in an environment with dripping water in rooms that are at risk of frost The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source such as an oven radiator etc The ambient temperature should not drop below 55 F 13 C or rise above 110 F 43 C otherwise malfunctions may occur If ins...

Page 48: ... it is essential that all attachable furniture fixtures be connected securely to the floor or wall by a suitable means Ventilation The air intake and outlet must not be blocked or covered in any way They also need to be dusted cleaned on a regular basis Installation niche To ensure safe trouble free installation and the best possible cosmetic result check to be sure that the installation space com...

Page 49: ... appliance can be installed at any preferred location in the kitchen However be sure the door will open and close properly in the chosen location Side by side This appliance can be installed side by side with another fridge freezer using a Merging Kit The Merging Kit is available from Miele Contact Miele or your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance...

Page 50: ...f there is a partition with a thickness of more than 6 5 16 160 mm between the adjacent appliances then each appliance should be individually installed within its own niche using the mounting accessories included the Merging Kit is not necessary Side panels If one side of the appliance is visible a side panel must be used The side panel must be firmly secured to the wall the floor and the overhead...

Page 51: ...se doors on the rear a metal strip can be purchased as an optional accessory Contact Miele When attaching the metal strip to the furniture doors observe the maximum length of the screws and the position of the drill holes Always screw into the best possible load bearing material of the custom doors Installation 51 ...

Page 52: ...oor handle 14 5 16 363 mm F 19X1 Vi 38 11 16 982 mm Door front max 1 1 2 38 mm Door handle 16 7 8 428 mm The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to each individual kitchen Miele recommends using the full door opening angle of 115 for this freezer Dimensions 52 ...

Page 53: ...Niche dimensions Niche width A F 18X1 Vi 30 762 mm F 19X1 Vi 36 915 mm Dimensions 53 ...

Page 54: ... connection A F 18X1 Vi 15 381 mm F 19X1 Vi 18 458 mm Door front dimensions A B F 18X1 Vi 79 1 8 2029 mm 29 3 4 756 mm F 19X1 Vi 79 1 8 2029 mm 35 3 4 908 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm Dimensions 54 1 Power supply 2 Water connecti ...

Page 55: ...ada the Canadian Electric code C22 1 latest edition Provincial and Municipal codes and or local codes Tools needed for installation Cordless screwdriver Torx screwdriver Hammer drill Wood drills in different sizes Hammer rachet 5 16 8 mm Adhesive tape Multi grip pliers Level Tape measure Square When fastening the cabinet to the wall behind it see Installing the appliance use suitable plugs screws ...

Page 56: ...ce 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 wi...

Page 57: ...o longer secured and may be unstable From the rear of the appliance carefully lift it from the pallet Once the appliance is on the ground it can be wheeled around RemoteVision module installation optional accessory Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply when performing installation maintenance or service work Install the RemoteVision module before placing the appliance in its instal...

Page 58: ...n that case repeat the process If that does not correct the problem contact Miele Pull the antenna d straight out Guide the cover b over the antenna d and screw on the cover Angle the antenna d so that it faces to the right or left If necessary disconnect the power supply and continue installing the appliance Preparing the installation niche Keep the appliance door closed until it is securely fast...

Page 59: ...e placed behind the anti tip brackets b so the appliance can be securely attached to the base or wall The length of the wooden beam a should be the width of the installation space The distance D between the anti tip brackets b is the width of the appliance Position the anti tip brackets b on the left and right walls of the appliance niche Mark the holes through the anti tip brackets b on the floor...

Page 60: ...cured to the wall behind it with several screws Only in this way can the appliance later secured in the built in cabinet be prevented from tipping In a cabinet with a back wall screw the back wall of the cabinet in several places directly to the wall behind it For this use suitable plugs screws depending on the type of wall In a cabinet without a back wall screw the cabinet to the wall behind it i...

Page 61: ...ct a beam with a larger cross section or attach two beams The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2 50 8 mm Mark the installation height lower edge of the beam on the rear wall of the niche Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden beam Example 3 screw for 2x4 beam Determine the number of screws based on the niche width to ensure that the beam will be attached securely Locate wa...

Page 62: ...t breaker In the case of side by side installations a separate outlet must be used for each appliance To prevent the power cord from becoming caught Tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and feed it forward under the appliance When sliding the appliance in pull the cable forward c Carefully slide the appliance into the space until the height adjustable wheels interlock with the ant...

Page 63: ... align the installation aids e on the door Important When unscrewing the height adjustable feet proceed gradually alternating between left and right Unscrew the height adjustable feet until the mark on the base has reached the indicated guide dimension 1 1 4 32 mm The guide dimension of 1 1 4 32 mm is related to a niche height of 84 2134 mm Align the appliance again using a level Note When unscrew...

Page 64: ...ides of the installation niche Pull out the plate side lugs i Secure the attachment plate side lugs If there is a fairly large gap above the appliance cut a wooden beam to fit exactly and place it in the gap If necessary shorten the filler strip j to the required height Place the 2 strips on top of each other k Insert the filler strip until you hear it click into place l Installing the appliance 6...

Page 65: ... second filler strip on the peg and press both filler strips together Insert both filler strips into the installation space above the appliance until they click into place Open the appliance door Screw the attachment plate lugs m to the adjacent furniture fixtures With side by side combinations only the external side of the appliances can be secured to the niche Now connect the water supply to the...

Page 66: ...rips o you will need them again later Remove the light switch cover see arrow Close the appliance door Measure the distance X between the bracket from the door and the overhead furniture fixtures Loosen the two nuts Set aside the nuts you will need them again later With the inside facing up lay the custom door on a stable surface to avoid scratch marks place some plastic or a cloth on the surface ...

Page 67: ...p with at least 10 screws Please note When attaching the mounting frame onto two adjacent doors see Front panel gap kit screw into the thicker outer frames of the doors only The bracket includes a variety of holes for the various design options of custom doors When performing work on the custom door always observe the following Always select the best load bearing surface of the custom door as the ...

Page 68: ... on both sides of the appliance door Bag E contains spare screws for this purpose Screw the nuts q a few turns onto the threaded bolts p Do not tighten the nuts completely Close the appliance door and check the distance to doors of adjacent furniture fixtures Align the custom door height with the threaded bolts p Now tighten the nuts q on top This secures the appliance door Installing the applianc...

Page 69: ...a hole in the custom door front Screw the fixing bracket securely to the custom door front 3 Tighten the screw 4 Put the cover on the bracket 5 The number of lower brackets will depend on the width and the design of the custom door Attaching the covers To mount the cover strips on both sides of the door click them into place from bottom to top into the gap between the appliance door and the custom...

Page 70: ...ght switch cover Attaching the toe kick cover The maximum height of the toe kick cover is 4 from the top of the floor Do not cover the ventilation slits in the plinth Risk of damage to the appliance If required cut the toe kick cover to the required length and height Attach the plinth to the appliance and put the included cover plates in place Attach the toe kick cover to the plinth Installing the...

Page 71: ...g into the machine optimizing the energy performance of the unit If necessary shorten the three parts of the air separator Insert the foam pieces back into the sides Position the air separator in the center of the appliance door From below screw the air separator firmly onto the door with the 2 screws Installing the appliance 71 ...

Page 72: ... cold water supply The water pressure must be between 25 and 120 psi 1 72 8 25 bar A separate shut off valve must be installed so that the water supply can be interrupted as needed The maximum outer diameter of the water pipe without fittings 3 8 10 mm The shut off valve for the water connection must not be located behind the appliance It is recommended to place the shut off valve directly next to...

Page 73: ...Always observe the indicated clearance dimensions to prevent damage to the connecting pipe when pushing in the appliance Secure the connecting pipe to the floor with adhesive tape You may now proceed to install the appliance See Installing the appliance For appliances with a hose guide position the device in front of the niche and push the stainless steel tube through the hose guide at the back of...

Page 74: ... suit the location of the connection on the appliance 2 Push the union nut and seal onto the water pipe Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance connection and screw on the union nut 3 First tighten by hand Then use an open ended wrench to tighten the union nut Do not over tighten Open the shut off valve and the main water connection Check for leaks at the connection for the shut off valv...

Page 75: ...estions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service U1 800 999 1360 V1 800 565 6435 The appliance is supplied with a UL listed 3 wire power cord and NEMA 5 15 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 60 Hz supply The fuse rating is 15 amps The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptacle ...

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Page 77: ...ess button p to confirm See the table on the following page for a description of each setting in the display Use the Y or X buttons to select the RemoteVision options The module has been connected to the network when appears in the display If does not appear refer to the Network options section of the XKM 2000 Installation Instruction manual Press and hold the access button p for 2 seconds to conf...

Page 78: ...ork established no IP address assigned Solid Connected to network Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode not connected Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode connected Selectable options Description of function Back 2 Reboot the module 3 Reset to factory settings 4 Enter Ad Hoc Mode Note If you cannot select any option other than Back the module has not been installed correctly RemoteVision optional accessory 78 ...

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