Miele K 1811 Vi - Manual

This appliance complies with allrelevant safety requirements.Improper use can, however, presenta risk of both personal injury andmaterial damage. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, pleaseread these instructions carefullybefore installation and before usingit for the first tim...

Correct use ~ Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger ofsparks and explosion. ~ Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spraycans). Thermostats switching on mayproduce sparks which co...

Disposal of your old appliance ~ Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latchesor locks unusable.This way you will prevent children fromaccidentally locking themselves in andendangering their lives. ~ Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,e.g. ...

Normal energyconsumption Increased energyconsumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator,oven). Near to a heat source (radiator,oven). Where the ideal ambient roomtemperatur...

Before using for the first time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories with lukewarm waterand a little washing up liquid, andthen dry with a soft cloth. Important:To ensure the correct functioning ofthe appliance, let it stand for approx.1 1/2 - 2 hours, or for approx. 8hours if it h...

To select settings for your appliance(e.g. to set the temperature, etc), ^ touch the sensor for the particularzone of the appliance where youwould like to select the settings. The applicable sensor will then behighlighted in yellow, and dependingon the zone, further settings which maybe selected wil...

Settings mode You can select further settings insettings mode and you can also selectcertain appliance functions via thecontrol panel and adjust the settings.The settings for the different functionsare described in more detail in therelevant section of these instructions. Overview of functions that ...

It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correcttemperature to deteriorate rapidly.Temperature influences the growth rateof these micro-organisms. Reducingthe temperature reduces their growthrate. T...

– Touching the sensor once: adjusts the temperature shown in1 °C steps. – Keeping your finger on the sensor: changes the temperaturecontinuously. If the highest or lowest temperature thatit is possible to set is reached, the X or Y sensor will disappear from the display. The temperature display on t...

^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until † appears in the display. ^ Touch the access sensor again. ^ By touching the X sensor, you can now set the temperature to bedisplayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. † 0 : Temperature in Fahrenheit † 1 : Temperature in Celsius † –: Return to menu ^ After selecting...

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the appliance cannotrise unnoticed and to avoid energybeing wasted if the door is left open. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. Itdoes not have to be switched onmanually. Temperature ...

The Super cool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator to its lowest setting(depending on the room temperature). Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularlyrecommended for the faster chilling oflarge amounts of fresh food or drink. ^ Touch the sensor for the r...

Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are differenttemperature zones in the refrigerator.Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowestsection of the appliance. Make use ofthe different zones when placing foodin the appliance. This appliance has automaticdynam...

Ensure that when placing food in therefrigerator, a gap of at least 35 mmis maintained under the ceiling ofthe appliance to enable the air tocirculate freely. Only use the area to the front of therefrigerator zone floor to place foodtemporarily. Do not leave it there, aswhen you shut the door it may...

Food is stored at a lower temperature inthe MasterFresh zone than in therefrigerator section. The humidity in theMasterFresh zone compartments canalso be regulated to suit the food beingstored, providing ideal storageconditions and ensuring that food staysfresh considerably longer whileretaining bot...

You cannot store food that likes highhumidity in a drawer with food thatprefers a dry atmosphere. However,you can store several types of foodfrom the same humidity/dry group atthe same time. ^ The food can now be placed in theMasterFresh drawer. A humidity filter above eachMasterFresh drawer helps t...

Can all types of food be storedtogether? Do not place all types of food togetherin one drawer. Some types of food donot store well together. Aromas andflavours can transfer from one type offood to another (e.g. carrots absorb thesmell and flavour of onions very easily).Some food also gives off a nat...

The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does notkeep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a shorttime): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when itis first placed in the appliance is an important factor in ...

Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food. ^ Hold the shelf on both sides andraise it slightly so that it can be liftedover the catches at the back. ^ Pull the shelf forwards. ^ Place the shelf at the required level,ensuring that it has engaged in thecatches a...

Refrigerator section andMasterFresh zone Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionand the MasterFresh zone whilst in use.You do not need to remove this, as itwill defrost and evaporate automaticallywith the warmth generated by theappliance. Automatic defrost 33

Make sure that water cannot get intothe electronic unit or into theventilation gaps. Do not use steam cleaningapparatus to clean the appliance.Steam could reach electricalcomponents and cause a shortcircuit. The data plate located inside theappliance must not be removed. Itcontains information which...

Aluminium frames The frames on the shelves inside theappliance and in the door are madefrom aluminium. Aluminium is affected by the way thatlight falls on it, by the surroundingenvironment and by the angle youobserve it from.It is also susceptible to scratching. The aluminium frames may sufferdiscol...

Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance withcurrent local and national safetyregulations. Repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous. The manufacturercannot be held liable forunauthorised work. Wha...

^ Engage the lamp cover at the back,then pull it forward and click it intoplace at the front. Side lighting ^ Turn the lamp cover anti-clockwise toremove it. Do not touch halogen lamps withyour bare fingers.Use a soft cloth when changing ahalogen lamp. ^ Pull the defective halogen lamp out. ^ Fit th...

Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise canget louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulatingthrough the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the t...

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serialnumber of your appliance. Thisinformation is giv...

Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentlocal and national safety regulations(BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mainscable and moulded plug ready forconnection to an a.c. singl...

Location This appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room. It should notbe installed where it is exposed todirect sunlight or directly adjacent to aheat-producing appliance such as anoven or a radiator. The roomtemperature should not go above orbelow the climate range for which theap...

Ventilation The ventilation gaps must not becovered or blocked in any way.They should be dusted on a regularbasis. Side-by-side installation This appliance may be installed"side-by-side" with another suitablerefrigerator or freezer. A side-by-side installation kit,available from Miele, is re...

To limit the opening angle ofthe door The door hinges are set ex-works toenable the door to be opened wide. However, if the appliance door hits anadjacent wall when opened, forexample, the opening angle can belimited to 90°. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Insert the pin into the hinge fromabove, as sh...

Niche width A K 1801 Vi, K 1811 Vi 762 – 765 mm K 1901 Vi, K 1911 Vi 915 – 918 mm Building-in dimensions 48

Due to the size and weight of theappliance, it is essential thatinstallation is carried out by twopeople. Tools and accessoriesrequired – Cordless screwdriver – Torx screwdriver – Hammer drill – Drill bits in various sizes, depending on materials – Hammer – 8 mm socket wrench – Adhesive tape – Pipe ...

Stainless steel fronts Stainless steel fronts and stainless steellook plinth grilles are available fromyour dealer or the Miele Spare PartsDepartment. Weight of the door front Before fitting the door front, ensure thatthe weight of the front does not exceedthe maximum permitted: Appliance Max.weight...

^ Do not remove the installation aids from the appliance door. These willbe required later when the applianceis installed in the building-in niche. ^ Check the appliance for damageduring transportation. Do not install a damaged appliance! ^ Unscrew the bracket that is holdingthe appliance to the del...

Anti-tipping mechanism The anti-tipping mechanism ensuresthat the appliance is fixed securely intothe building-in niche, preventing theappliance from tipping forwards. Use two anti-tipping mechanisms foreach appliance or side-by-side pair ofappliances. If the building-in niche is deeper thanthe appl...

If the anti-tipping mechanismsupplied cannot be fixed in the niche , the furniture unit must be firmlyscrewed to the wall behind to preventthe built-in appliance from tipping. For a unit with a back panel ^ screw the back panel directly ontothe wall behind in a number ofplaces. Use suitable wall plu...

Aligning the appliance ^ Align the appliance withneighbouring furniture fronts. The installation aids e on the appliance door are suitable for 19 mmor 38 mm furniture door fronts. The adjustable feet at the front andback of the appliance can be adjustedfrom the front. – Front feet: Adjust from the t...

When installing two appliances side by side , the filler strips for the two appliances need to be joined togetherto form one long strip. ^ Insert the joining peg from theside-by-side kit halfway into thechannel in the filler strip for theleft-hand appliance. ^ Then insert the free half of the joinin...

Preparing the furniture front ^ Place the door shelves in therefrigerator door. ^ Open the appliance door as far as itwill go. ^ Unscrew the installation aids n and angle trim o from the door. ^ Put the angle trim o and screws in a safe place - they will be requiredlater. ^ Take the cover off the li...

Fitting the fixing brackets The fixing brackets are used to securethe furniture front to the bottom of theappliance door. ^ Open the appliance door as far as itwill go. ^ Loosen the screws (1). ^ Position the fixing bracket on theappliance door (2.) and pre-drill ahole in the furniture front. ^ Scre...

^ Now attach the covers onto theretaining clips on both sides.In the case of side-by-sideinstallation, the cover strips are onlyrequired on the outer side. ^ Fit the cover to the light contactswitch so that it clicks into place asshown. Fitting the plinth facing Do not cover the vents in the plinth....

Fitting the air separator The air separator at the bottom of theventilation grille separates air enteringthe appliance from that leaving it.It also stops warm air flowing into theappliance, which would cause a shortcircuit. ^ If necessary the three parts of the airseparator can be shortened to theco...