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Operating and Installation instructions Freezer with Ice/Water Dispenser F 1471 Vi en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 155 770...
Caring for the environment Disposal of packing materials Disposal of an old appliance The cardboard box and packing Old appliances contain materials that materials are biodegradable and can be recycled. Please contact your recyclable. Please recycle. local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials.
Empty weight of your machine: unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum F 1471 Vi ..309 lbs (140 kg) distances from the heat source: – 1 "...
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F 1471 Vi ..505 lbs (229 kg) To ensure that the appliance is installed Installation niche...
The "Merging Kit" can be obtained from Miele. F 18X1 Vi ... 134 lbs (61 kg) Contact Miele or your dealer for specific information about which Installation options combinations will work with your There are many different installation appliance.
"Merging Kit". The "Merging Kit" can be obtained from Miele. Side panels If one side of the appliance is visible, a side panel must be used. The side panel must be firmly secured...
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Dimensions Niche dimensions Niche width (A) F 1471 Vi 18" (457 mm)
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Dimensions 1. Power supply 2. Water connection F 1471 Vi 9" (229 mm) Door dimensions (open min. 115°) F 1471 Vi " (525 mm) " (234 mm)
Installing the appliance Before you begin Tools needed for installation – Cutter with adjustable blade Read these instructions completely and carefully. – Cordless screwdriver T 20 Have the appliance installed by a – Torx screwdriver T 20 qualified technician, according to the enclosed installation instructions.
Installing the appliance Check the installation niche Before installation To ensure a safe, trouble-free Caution - the appliance is very installation and the best possible heavy. Use caution when unpacking cosmetic result, check to be sure and opening the door, danger of that the installation space complies tipping.
Installing the appliance ^ Loosen the bracket that holds the ^ Unscrew the screws a on the cover appliance to the pallet. b and pull off the sticker c. Caution! The appliance is no ^ Remove the cover b. longer secured and may be unstable.
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In that case, repeat the process. If that does not correct the problem, contact Miele. If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance, a solid wooden beam a can be placed behind the anti-tip brackets b so the appliance can be securely attached to the base or wall.
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Installing the appliance Anti-tip brackets The anti-tip brackets help keep the appliance safely secured to the installation niche to prevent tipping. Two anti-tip brackets are recommended for each appliance or appliance combination (side-by-side). ^ Drill pilot holes: – " (3 mm) for 5 x 60 mm wood screws –...
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Installing the appliance Securing an alternative anti-tip – The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2" (50.8 mm). device ^ Mark the installation height (lower If the anti-tip brackets cannot be attached securely, an alternative edge of the beam) on the rear wall of anti-tip device can be used.
Installing the appliance Sliding the appliance into the In the case of side-by-side installation niche 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.
Installing the appliance Aligning the appliance A mark is located on the appliance base and is used as a standard gauge ^ Align the appliance with the custom for height adjustment. When adjusting front. the height, align this mark at 1 "...
Installing the appliance Note: – Do not twist or jam the appliance inside the niche. When unscrewing the height-adjustable feet, proceed gradually, alternating between left and right. – The adjustment of the rear feet is aided if the appliance is lifted at the rear (tipped forward slightly).
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Installing the appliance 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" and insert it halfway into ^ Screw the attachment plate lugs m to the filler strip rail on the left-side the adjacent furniture/fixtures.
Installing the appliance Preparing the custom door ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Unscrew the installation supports n ^ Measure the distance X between the from the appliance door. bracket from the door and the ^ Loosen the remaining screws from overhead furniture/fixtures.
Installing the appliance 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 location for screws.
Installing the appliance ^ Adjust the custom door to adjacent Attaching the covers furniture/fixtures. ^ Align the custom door with the double-threaded bolts. ^ Tighten the nuts on the adjusting rail. This will correct the side alignment of ^ To mount the cover strips on both the door.
Installing the appliance Attaching the toe-kick panel The maximum height of the toe-kick panel is 4" from the top of the floor. Do not cover the ventilation slits in the base panel. Risk of damage to the appliance. ^ Insert the cover strip into the space between the appliance and the side panel.
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Installing the appliance ^ Open the freezer door. Mounting the air separator The air separator on the inside of the freezer door keeps the supply and exhaust air separate. This prevents warm exhaust air from flowing into the machine, optimizing the energy performance of the unit.
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Installing the appliance Aligning the Ice/Water Dispenser If necessary the depth of the Ice/Water dispenser can be aligned from inside the custom door cut-out. This allows the dispenser to be aligned with the custom door to achieve the best possible appearance. ^ Remove the cover and the plastic grill.
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Installing the appliance ^ Loosen the screws of the four clamps. ^ Insert a screwdriver into one of the four slots and push sideways until the ^ Pull the rear cover forward and out. dispenser is aligned with the custom door (the gray arrow will adjust to the rear;...
Installing the appliance Attaching the frame and the shelf " (19 mm) thick custom doors: ^ Slide the cover frame onto the Ice/Water Dispenser and press until it is flush with the door surface (be sure the word "TOP" on the cover frame is upward).
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Plumbing All plumbing work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. The manufacturer is not liable for damage to property due to an incorrect installation or water connection.
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Plumbing Preparing the water connection 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 manufacturer of the ice cube maker...
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.
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...
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