Miele KF 1803 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele KF 1803 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-Freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions
before installation or use.
en - US, CA
M.-Nr. 09 920 660

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-Freezer Combination To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 09 920 660...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 4 Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination ......8 Before use .
  • Page 3 Contents Water filter ............35 Water filter change indicator .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Safety When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including Before installation, make sure that the following: the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the Read all instructions before household electrical supply. This data installation and use to prevent must correspond to prevent injury and accidents and machine damage.
  • Page 5 Installation and repair work should not an adequate safeguard. be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may This appliance is not designed for void the warranty.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS After your appliance is in operation, Never use a steam cleaner to clean do not touch the cold surfaces in the the appliance. Pressurized steam could machine, ice cubes or frozen food, damage electrical components and particularly when hands are damp or cause a short circuit.
  • Page 7: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Consult with your municipal policy on recycling.
  • Page 8: Guide To The Fridge-Freezer Combination

    Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination a Hinged door shelf g Main switch to turn the appliance On/Off b Shelves (height adjustable) h SmartFresh drawer c Door shelves (height adjustable) i Ice maker d Floating drawer j Water filter e Control panel k Small freezer basket f Humidity filter l Large freezer basket...
  • Page 9 Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination Control panel a Access button "p" g Food type(s) to be stored in the activates the control panel SmartFresh drawer (left: high humidity b Refrigerator right: low humidity) c Left SmartFresh drawer h On/Off sensor button for the d Right SmartFresh drawer SuperCool function e Freezer...
  • Page 10: Before Use

    Before use Before using for the first time Turning the appliance On/Off ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and ^ Open the upper appliance door. the accessories with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. If the appliance was transported or laid horizontally for any reason, ^ Turn the appliance On/Off with the...
  • Page 11: Settings

    Settings Using the settings The selected sensor button appears yellow and depending on the zone This appliance is operated with the use selected additional sensor buttons may of touch keys activated by a finger. appear on the control panel. – An available button will appear white. Depending on the zone selected, you –...
  • Page 12: Turning The Button Sound On/Off

    Settings Custom settings Turning the button sound On/Off In the custom settings mode you can select and change functions. The If you prefer the buttons to be silent function possibilities are described in when touched, the button sound can be the respective chapters of this manual.
  • Page 13: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Settings ^ By touching the X button, you can Turning off for longer periods choose between: of time = 0 : Button sound is off If the appliance is not going to be used = 1 : Button sound is on for an extended time (for example, = –...
  • Page 14: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance is equipped with an Turning the temperature alarm Off alarm system, to ensure that the As soon as the alarm condition is temperature does not rise unnoticed corrected, the alarm signal turns off because of energy loss or open doors. and the affected zone stops flashing in the display.
  • Page 15: Setting The Temperature

    Setting the temperature Setting the temperature in the Temperature range refrigerator and freezer The temperature can be selected within sections the following ranges: The refrigerator and freezer sections – Refrigerator: can be set independently of each other. 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) ^ Touch the access button "p"...
  • Page 16 Setting the temperature ^ By touching the X button you can Temperature unit select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for (Fahrenheit/Celsius) the temperature display. The temperature can be displayed in † 0: Fahrenheit degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). † 1: Celsius †...
  • Page 17: Smartfresh Drawers

    SmartFresh drawers Using the SmartFresh drawers The SmartFresh drawers provide the right combination of temperature and There are two SmartFresh drawers. humidity. The result is freshness up to three times longer than in the other zones of the refrigerator. Storage temperatures ^ Use the respective sensor button to For fresh foods that are not adversely select the desired drawer.
  • Page 18 SmartFresh drawers Foods that are best stored under dry For optimal storage conditions, it is conditions: always best to store similar foods – fresh fish and shellfish, meat, poultry, together in one crisper. sausage, dairy products and deli salads. Foods that are best stored under dry conditions Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others.
  • Page 19 SmartFresh drawers ^ The food in the humid SmartFresh If you are not satisfied with your drawer should be stored unwrapped. stored food (for example the food A high humidity in the SmartFresh wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time), check the zone is created solely by the moisture in the stored food.
  • Page 20: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones – plastic-wrapped vegetables and other fresh food whose best-before Due to the natural circulation of air in date requires storage at a the appliance, there are different temperature of at least 4°C. temperature zones in the refrigerator. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest Do not store explosive materials in section of the appliance.
  • Page 21: Using The Freezer Efficiently

    Using the freezer efficiently Freezing food Placing food in the freezer Fresh food should be frozen as quickly Food to be frozen can be placed as possible. This helps maintain the anywhere in the freezer section. nutritional value, vitamin content, Use the large freezer basket for large appearance and taste of the food.
  • Page 22: Defrosting

    Using the freezer efficiently Defrosting Cooling drinks quickly Frozen food can be defrosted in To cool drinks quickly, switch on the different ways: SuperCool function. See "SuperCool" for more information. – in a microwave oven, Do not leave bottles in the freezer for –...
  • Page 23: Supercool

    SuperCool When the SuperCool function is Refrigerator: 35°F (2°C) activated, the appliance is cooled as Freezer: -22°F (-30°C) quickly as possible (to a factory-preset The temperature in the appliance now temperature). begins to fall, with maximum cooling in the zone selected. SuperCool Switching off SuperCool When used with the refrigerator the...
  • Page 24: Ice Cube Maker

    Ice cube maker Once the ice cube container is full, the For the automatic ice cube maker to ice cube maker switches off operate, it must be connected to the automatically. household water supply. See "Plumbing". Do not use the ice cube container for rapid cooling of food or drinks.
  • Page 25: Automatic Defrost

    Automatic defrost Refrigerator section and Freezer section SmartFresh drawers The freezer section defrosts automatically. The refrigerator and SmartFresh drawers defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects in the evaporator. It During normal operation, condensate is automatically defrosted and and frost can form on the rear wall of dissipated by the condenser the refrigerator and drawers.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves SmartFresh drawer The shelves can be adjusted according These drawers are set on telescopic to the height of the food. tracks. They can be pulled in and out for loading and unloading, or removed ^ Using both hands, grasp the shelf for cleaning.
  • Page 27 Adjusting the interior fittings The divider in the drawer can also be removed for cleaning. ^ Remove the drawer. ^ Lift the divider upward and out. To re-insert the divider, slide it back down along the tracks. Important: If the divider is not in place, the SmartFresh drawer will not work properly.
  • Page 28: Removing The Storage Shelf From Above The Drawer

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelves Removing the hinged door shelf ^ Pull the stops upward and out of the For easier loading, unloading, and cleaning, the door shelves can be shelf, and remove the shelf lid shifted or completely removed. upward.
  • Page 29: Ice Cube Container

    Adjusting the interior fittings Ice cube container Small freezer basket The ice cube container is set on The small freezer basket can be telescopic tracks, and can be removed removed for cleaning. for loading, unloading and cleaning. ^ Slide the basket forward until ^ Slide the container forward until resistance is felt.
  • Page 30: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care To better maintain your appliance To reduce the risk of electrical avoid the following: shock, disconnect the appliance – cleaners containing soda, ammonia, from the power supply by shutting thinners, or chlorides off the power main, tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the –...
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning Aluminum frames The shelf frames are made of aluminum. ^ Clean the frames with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. ^ Use the main switch to turn the Aluminum is susceptible to appliance off completely.
  • Page 32: Humidity Filters

    Cleaning and care ^ Clean the filters by rinsing them with Humidity filters lukewarm water. The two humidity filters, located above the SmartFresh drawers, must be Do not clean in a dishwasher or removed for cleaning. washing machine. This will damage the filter.
  • Page 33: Changing The Light Bulb

    Cleaning and care After cleaning Changing the light bulb ^ Return all shelves and accessories. The lighting automatically switches off after the door has been open for ^ Place food back in the refrigerator approx. 5 minutes. This is not a fault. section, close the appliance doors, insert the plug in the power outlet After the bulb has cooled for a short...
  • Page 34 Cleaning and care Side lighting Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers. When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold it with a soft cloth. ^ Turn the light cover counterclockwise and pull out. Never touch a halogen bulb with ^ Remove the defective light bulb.
  • Page 35: Water Filter

    – If the ice maker has not been used Additional water filters are available for a prolonged time discard any ice cubes in the freezer, empty the from Miele. container and discard the ice production of the next 24 hours. It is important to change the water –...
  • Page 36: Exchanging The Water Filter

    Water filter Exchanging the water filter Note: Air trapped in the system may cause water and the filter cartridge to eject forcefully. Use caution when removing. ^ Remove the cap from the used filter, ^ Take a new filter cartridge out of the packaging and remove the protective cap.
  • Page 37: Confirming The Filter Change

    Water filter Using an external water filter If your household water supply already has an external water filter installed, leave the standard water filter (bypass ^ After the filter change the filter cartridge) installed in the appliance. indicator in the display still flashes. The change must be be confirmed in the electronic.
  • Page 38 T rademark /M odel D esignation R eplacement E lements 9000 077095 9000 077104 Miele 07134220 07134220 M anufacturer : Cuno, Incorporated T he water treatment device ( s ) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to S ection...
  • Page 39 Water filter Performance Data Sheet For Filter Model 07134220 Using Replacement Cartridge 07134220 This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.
  • Page 40: Lead Free Certificate

    Lead free certificate This product KF 1803 Vi, KF 1813 Vi (KIMBM30US) / KF 1903 Vi, KF 1913 Vi (KIMBM36US) is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29 D-33332 Gütersloh...
  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    Check that the fuse has Reset the circuit breaker. not tripped. If the breaker trips again the appliance or the outlet may be defective. Contact Miele or a qualified electrician. The temperature is set Check the display. incorrectly. Select a warmer See "Selecting the correct...
  • Page 42 Frequently asked questions Problems with temperature Issue Possible fault Solution The freezer section is The room temperature is Raise the temperature of too warm. lower than the ambient the room. temperature for which the Operating the appliance appliance is designed. in a room that is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for...
  • Page 43 Possible fault Solution Water is flowing out of Close the shut-off valve immediately. the appliance. Check whether the water Contact Miele Technical pipe in the appliance is Service. defective. Check whether the water Contact a plumber. pressure is too low.
  • Page 44 The filter display is red. This is a warning that the Order replacement filters water filter needs to be from Miele. changed soon. The filter display is The water filter needs to See "Exchanging the flashing red.
  • Page 45 The appliance is not turned Check that the appliance is switched on. The water supply line was Contact Miele. not primed (purged of air) before the appliance was used for the first time. Check if: See "Ice Cube Maker"...
  • Page 46 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice maker Issue Possible fault Solution The ice cubes are Other domestic appliances Avoid using such items as small. that use water are in a dishwasher, washing operation. machine or shower at the same time. Check whether the water See "Water filter"...
  • Page 47 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice maker Issue Possible fault Solution The ice maker is not Check the water Contact a plumber. producing enough ice pressure. The water or the ice cubes are pressure must be misshapen. between 25 and 80 psi (1.7-5.5 bar).
  • Page 48: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor kicks on. Blub, blub..A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates through the pipes. Click..Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the motor on or off.
  • Page 49: After Sales Service

    Miele appliance. Warranty Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the Miele Ser- For additional information, please refer vice department, Extended Service to your warranty booklet. Contracts offered by other providers for...
  • Page 51: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Information 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 52: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging Disposal of your old appliance materials Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact The packaging is designed to protect your local recycling authority about the the appliance from damage during possibility of recycling these materials.
  • Page 53: Installation

    Installation Installation site Have the appliance installed by a The appliance should be installed in a qualified technician, according to dry, well-ventilated room. the enclosed installation instructions. Do not install the appliance: - outdoors - in an environment with dripping WARNING water This appliance is top-heavy and...
  • Page 54 Installation Important! When there is high humidity a build-up of condensation on the outer surfaces of the appliance can occur.This can cause the surfaces to corrode.To prevent this, it is advisable to install the appliance in a dry and/or an air-conditioned room with sufficient ventilation.Please ensure that doors close and seal properly after...
  • Page 55: Installation Niche

    See "Niche dimensions". If in doubt, contact Miele. The side walls of the installation cavity Furniture/fixtures must be plumb. The new appliance will be mounted...
  • Page 56: Stainless Steel Panels

    The "Merging Kit" is available from Miele. This appliance is compatible with all styles and designs of kitchen cabinetry. Contact Miele or your dealer for The total weight of the decorative specific information about which panel(s) must not exceed the following: combinations will work with your appliance.
  • Page 57: Side Panels

    The "Merging Kit" will also be needed. The "Merging Kit" is available from Miele. Installation with partition without using the "Merging Kit" If there is a partition with a thickness of more than 6 "...
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Door Opening Angle (Optional Accessory)

    ^ Insert the banking pin through the metal strip can be purchased as an holes and drive in with a hammer. optional accessory. Contact Miele. The door opening angle is now limited When attaching the metal strip to the to 90°.
  • Page 59: Dimensions

    Dimensions Door dimensions (opening angle 90°) *The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to each individual kitchen. " (10 mm) KF 18X3 Vi " (829 mm) Door front max. 1 " (38 mm)* Door handle* KF 19X3 Vi "...
  • Page 60 Dimensions Niche dimensions Niche width (A) KF 1803 Vi, KF 1813 Vi 30" (762 mm) KF 1903 Vi, KF 1913 Vi 36" (915 mm)
  • Page 61 Dimensions Power supply and water connection 1. Power supply 2. Water connection KF 18X3 Vi 15" (381 mm) KF 19X3 Vi 18" (458 mm) Install a pressure limiting device and water hammer arrester for inlet water pressures exceeding 80 psi.(Refer to Uniform Plumbing Code, Sections 608.2 and 609.10) Never install or operate where inlet water pressure may exceed 120 psi.
  • Page 62 Dimensions Door front dimensions KF 18X3 Vi 53 " " 29 3/4 " 1354 mm " 756 mm KF 19X3 Vi 53 " " " 1354 mm 4" - 5 3/16" (102 - 132 mm) 1/8" - 3/16" (3 - 5 mm) 3/16"...
  • Page 63: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Before you begin – Adhesive tape – Multi-grip pliers Read these instructions completely and carefully. – Level Have the appliance installed by a – Tape measure qualified technician, according to – Square the enclosed installation instructions. When fastening the cabinet to the wall behind it (see "Installing the appliance") use: To reduce the risk of injury or...
  • Page 64: Aligning The Housing Unit

    Installing the appliance Aligning the housing unit 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.
  • Page 65: Remotevision Module Installation

    Installing the appliance Caution! The appliance is no 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. ^ Do not remove the installation supports from the appliance doors.
  • Page 66: Preparing The Installation Niche

    In that case, repeat the Keep the appliance door closed process. If that does not correct the until it is securely fastened in the problem, contact Miele. niche. Tipping hazard. Because of the size and weight of the appliance, it is essential to...
  • Page 67 Installing the appliance Mounting Accessories The mounting accessories needed for installing the appliance into the niche are included in the packaging. Several plastic bags are included which are numbered alphabetically. The bag needed for each step will be marked with its respective letter. Anti-tip brackets Two anti-tip brackets are The anti-tip brackets a keep the...
  • Page 68 Installing the appliance – If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance, select a beam with a larger cross section, or attach two ^ Now attach the installation niche to beams. the wall. – The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2"...
  • Page 69: Sliding The Appliance Into The Installation Niche

    Installing the appliance Sliding the appliance into the protectors where needed (not included). installation niche ^ Plug the appliance into the power If a side-by-side installation is outlet a. desired, connect the two appliances together. See the Installation Manual The plug of the appliance should be included with the "Merging Kit".
  • Page 70: Aligning The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Aligning the appliance Important! ^ Align the appliance with the custom When unscrewing the front. 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"...
  • Page 71: Attaching The Appliance To The Installation Niche

    Installing the appliance Note: If there is no way to attach the top of the appliance, it can be attached to the – The adjustment of the rear feet is sides of the installation niche. aided if the appliance is lifted at the rear (tipped forward slightly).
  • Page 72 Installing the appliance ^ Insert the filler strip until you hear it ^ Open both appliance doors. click into place j. For a side-by-side combination the filler strips from both appliances are put together to form one long filler strip: ^ Take the peg from the "side-by-side merging kit"...
  • Page 73: Preparing The Custom Door

    Installing the appliance Now connect the water supply to the appliance (see "Plumbing"). Preparing the custom door For best results, it is important to mount the upper door before the lower door. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Measure the distance X between the bracket from the upper door and the overhead furniture/fixtures.
  • Page 74 Installing the appliance Please note: When attaching the ^ Mark the distance X on the back-side mounting frame onto two adjacent of the custom door. doors (see "Front panel gap kit") ^ Also calculate and mark the center of screw into the thicker outer frames the custom door Y.
  • Page 75: Attaching And Aligning The Custom Door Front

    Installing the appliance Attaching and aligning the custom door front ^ Align the custom door height with the threaded bolts n. ^ Now tighten the nuts o on top. This secures the appliance door. To mount the custom door on the lower appliance door, simply repeat ^ Open the door and hang the custom the steps under "Preparing the...
  • Page 76: Attaching The Lower Bracket

    Installing the appliance Note the size of the upper custom door The fixing brackets are used to secure front: the custom door front to the bottom of the appliance door. ^ Open the appliance door all the way. ^ Slightly loosen the screw (1.). ^ Position the fixing bracket on the appliance door (2.) and pre-drill a hole in the custom door front.
  • Page 77: Attaching The Covers

    Installing the appliance Attaching the covers ^ Insert the cover strip into the space between the appliance and the side ^ To mount the cover strips on both panel. sides of the upper and lower doors, For side-by-side combinations, the click them into place from bottom to cover strips (on both sides of the top, into the gap between the...
  • Page 78 Installing the appliance ^ Remove the foil from the adhesive strips. ^ Insert the cover plate on the freezer compartment door. Attaching the toe-kick cover ^ Attach the toe-kick cover to the The maximum height of the toe-kick plinth. cover is 4" (101 mm) from the top of the floor.
  • Page 79 Installing the appliance Mounting the air separator The air separator keeps the supply and exhaust air separate. This prevents warm exhaust air from flowing into the machine, optimizing the energy performance of the unit. ^ Clip the air separator, left and right of ^ If necessary, shorten the three parts the partition, in the exhaust grille.
  • Page 80: Plumbing

    Do not use pipe extenders. Turn off the water supply before In the event that the piping has to be connecting the water lines to the ice replaced only Original Miele Spare cube maker. parts are suitable for use. Contact Miele.
  • Page 81 Plumbing Preparing the water connection For appliances with a hose guide The connection to the household water supply must be installed before the appliance is installed. ^ Turn off the main water valve to prevent damage caused by leaking water. ^ Attach the connecting pipe to the shut-off valve, according to the instructions supplied by the...
  • Page 82: Connecting The Water Supply

    Plumbing ^ Push the union nut and seal onto the Connecting the water supply water pipe. When connecting the water pipe to ^ Push the end of the water pipe into the solenoid valve of the appliance, the appliance connection and screw follow the instructions supplied by on the union nut, 3.
  • Page 83: Electrical Connection

    If there are any questions 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...
  • Page 84: Remotevision (Optional Accessory)

    'virtual link' between your following requirements appliance and our monitoring center. If – A wireless router that supports an a fault occurs, Miele's client service IEEE 802.11b/g protocol center will be notified and contact you, ® or another trusted individual identified –...
  • Page 85: Accessing The Remotevision Control Panel

    RemoteVision (optional accessory) ^ Tap the X button until ; appears in Accessing the RemoteVision the display. control panel ^ Touch the access button "p" to confirm. See the table on the following page for a description of each setting in the ^ Touch the access button "p"...
  • Page 86 RemoteVision (optional accessory) MasterCool control panel options for RemoteVision Status indicators Description of function Flashing ; ~ Module booting phase Flashing ; ‡ Not connected to network Flashing ; | Connection to network established, no IP address assigned Solid Connected to network Flashing ;...
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