Miele F1471Vi User Manual

Operating and Installation
instructions

Freezer
with Ice/Water Dispenser
F 1471 Vi

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - US, CA

M.-Nr. 07 155 770

Installation instructions

To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of packing materials

The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc., are disposed of safely and
kept out of the 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 gas and
electrical supply and cut off the power
cord to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.

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Have the appliance installed by a
qualified technician, according to
the enclosed installation instructions.

Installation

Installation site

The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated room.

The manufacturer is not liable for
damage to property due to an
incorrect installation or water
connection.

WARNING
This appliance is top-heavy and
must be secured to prevent it from
tipping forward.
Keep the door closed until the
appliance is completely installed
and secured as per the installation
instructions.

Empty weight of your machine:

F 1471 Vi ..........309lbs(140 kg)

Do not install the appliance:

- outdoors,

- in an environment with dripping
water,

- in rooms which 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 installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable insulating
plate or observe the following minimum
distances from the heat source:

1

–1

/4" (3 cm) from an electric cooktop

or oven.

–

12" (30 cm) from a gas cooktop or
oven.

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Installation

Base

A fully loaded appliance is very heavy.
The load-bearing capacity of your floor
must meet the following requirements:

F 1471 Vi ..........505lbs(229 kg)

To ensure that the appliance is installed
securely and functions properly, the
base must be flat, level and made of a
hard, rigid material.

If in doubt, contact Miele.

Furniture/fixtures

The new appliance will be mounted
securely to adjacent and overhead
furniture/fixtures.
For this reason it is essential that all
attachable furniture/fixtures are
connected securely to the base or the
wall by 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 complies with the installation
dimensions. See "Niche dimensions".

The side walls of the installation cavity
must be plumb.

The minimum thickness of the side
walls and the top wall must be
(16 mm).

The minimum thickness of the toe-kick
panel must be ½" (13 mm). A thickness

3

of

/4" (19 mm) is recommended.

5

/8"

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Installation

Custom door panels

This appliance is compatible with all
styles and designs of kitchen cabinetry.

The total weight of the decorative
panel(s) must not exceed the following:

F 18X1 Vi ...........134lbs(61kg)

Installation options

There are many different installation
options. These are limited only by the
design of the kitchen.

The door hinge cannot be
exchanged.

Single column

The 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" can be obtained from
Miele.

Contact Miele or your dealer for
specific information about which
combinations will work with your
appliance.

. . . without partition

If the appliances are installed directly
next to each other (without a partition),
they will need to be attached together.
A heating mat must also be installed.
This will help avoid condensation and
prevent damage.

For instructions on how to attach the
appliances and install the heating mat,
please refer to the instructions included
in the "Merging Kit" available from
Miele.

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Installation

. . . with partition

The minimum thickness of the partition

5

is

/8" (16 mm).

If there is a partition between the
adjacent appliances, then each
appliance is to be individually installed
within its own niche.

A heating mat must only be installed if
the partition wall is less than 6"
(160 mm) wide.

For instructions on how to install the
heating mat please refer to the
instructions included in the "Merging
Kit".

The "Merging Kit" can be obtained
from Miele.

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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
furniture/fixtures before the appliance is
placed in the cavity.

The dimensions of the side panel are
taken from the opposite wall of the
installation space. During installation,
ensure that the cavity is square and the
measurements are correct.

Niche dimensions

Dimensions

Niche width (A)

F 1471 Vi 18" (457 mm)

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Dimensions

1. Power supply

2. Water connection

A

F 1471 Vi 9" (229 mm)

Door dimensions (open min. 115°)

F 1471 Vi 20

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AB

11

/16" (525 mm) 93/16" (234 mm)

Dimensions

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Installing the appliance

Before you begin

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
Have the appliance installed by a
qualified technician, according to
the enclosed installation instructions.

To reduce the risk of injury or
damage to the product, two people
should be used for installation.

These installation instructions are
intended for use by qualified installers.
In addition to these instructions, the
appliance must be installed in
accordance with all local codes, or in
the absence of a local code.

– In the USA, in accordance with the

National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition/State
and Municipal codes and/or local
codes.

–

In Canada, in accordance with the
Canadian Electric code C22.1 - latest
edition/Provincial and Municipal
codes and/or local codes.

Tools needed for installation

Cutter with adjustable blade

–

Cordless screwdriver T 20

–

Torx screwdriver T 20

–

Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall

–

or floor

Wood drills in different sizes

–

Hammer

–

Open end wrench ½" (SW 13 mm)

–

Box-end wrench

–

– 5/16" (8 mm) hex nut driver

– Adhesive tape

– Multi-grip pliers

– Level

– Metal tape measure

– Square

Other

–

Stepladder

–

Dolly, hand truck

–

Wooden beam
(cross section min. 29 ½" x 39
[75 cm x 100 cm] as an alternative tilt
protection, length depends on the
width of the installation cavity)

3

/8"

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–

Wood screws in different sizes

Optional Tool

–

"Merging Kit" for side-by-side
installation.

–

Front panel gap kit

Installing the appliance

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.

^

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 with
the open door.

Before installation

Caution - the appliance is very

,

heavy. Use caution when unpacking
and opening the door, danger of
tipping.

To protect the base from damage

^

during installation, attach a hard
board, linoleum, etc., to the floor in
front of the intended installation
location.

Take the supplied accessories out of

^

the protective packaging.

^ Do not remove the installation

supports from the appliance door.
They will be used later in the
installation niche.

There are transportation safety
devices inside the appliance to
protect the shelves and storage
compartments until installation is
complete. Do not remove them,or
parts may be damaged.

^

Check the appliance for damage in
transit.

Do not install the appliance if it is
visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact
your dealer.

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Installing the appliance

Loosen the bracket that holds the

^

appliance to the pallet.

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.

Unscrew the screws a on the cover

^

b and pull off the sticker c.

Remove the cover b.

^

RemoteVision module
installation

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
installation niche.
Once connected the RemoteVision
modeul will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.

The slot for the RemoteVision module is
located in the lower area of the back of
your appliance.

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^

Push the module into the slot until it
locks into place.

Installing the appliance

Connect the appliance to the power

^

supply and turn it on. After several
seconds the indicator light will come
on.

The indicator light will display different
colors one after the other; any control
light at the end indicates that the
module was correctly installed.

If the indicator light does not come on,
installation of the module was
unsuccessful. In that case, repeat the
process. If that does not correct the
problem, contact Miele.

^

Pull the antenna d straight out.

Preparing the installation
niche

Keep the appliance door closed
until it is securely fastened in the
niche. Tipping hazard.

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.

The length of the wooden beam a
should be to the width of the installation
space.

If possible, always screw the
wooden beam into existing studs.

^

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.

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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).

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.

Drill pilot holes:

^

1

/8"(3mm)for5x60mmwood

–

screws

1

/16"(2mm)for4x15mmwood

–

screws

^ Tightly secure the anti-tip brackets in

the niche.

Be certain that the screws penetrate
through the flooring and into the wall
plate a minimum of

3

/4" (19 mm).

^ Mark the holes through the anti-tip

brackets b on the floor of the
installation niche.

^

Set the brackets aside.

Assure that there are no electrical
wires or plumbing in the area which
the screws could penetrate - risk of
injury and damage.

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Installing the appliance

Securing an alternative anti-tip
device

If the anti-tip brackets cannot be
attached securely, an alternative
anti-tip device can be used.
Ensure that there is no "give" between
the appliance and the anti-tip device.

If possible, always screw the
wooden beam to existing studs.

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 ½" screw for 2x4 beam.

Determine the number of screws

^

based on the cavity width, to ensure
that the beam will be attached
securely.

Locate wall studs near the rear wall

^

of the cavity and mark drill holes in
the beam.

^ Pre-drill the wooden beam.

^ Attach the wooden beam to the rear

wall of the niche.

If a side-by-side installation is
desired, connect the two appliances
together. See the Installation Manual
included with the "Merging Kit".

^

Cut a wooden beam
(cross section min. 29 ½" x 39

3

/8"
[75 cm x 100 cm]) to the required
length.

The length is equal to the width of the
installation niche.

–

If the installation niche is deeper than
the appliance, select a beam with a
larger cross section, or attach two
beams.

Now prepare the water connection from
the appliance to the main supply line
(see "Plumbing").

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Installing the appliance

Sliding the appliance into the
installation niche

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 anti-tip
brackets d.

^ Unscrew the plinth.

^

To protect the corners of the
installation space, attach the
supplied edge protector a on both
sides with adhesive tape.

^

Plug the appliance into the power
outlet b.

If resistance is felt when attempting to
slide the appliance into the installation
niche - for example, because the floor
is uneven,

^ Turn the rear adjustable wheels

slightly outward (see "Aligning the
appliance"), then push the appliance
in.

Be careful not to damage the water
pipe or power cord attached to the
floor.

^

Remove the edge protector a.

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Installing the appliance

Aligning the appliance

Align the appliance with the custom

^

front.

The installation aids e have been
designed for the following total
thicknesses of custom doors:

3

–

/4" (19 mm)

1

–1

/2" (38 mm)

A mark is located on the appliance
base and is used as a standard gauge
for height adjustment. When adjusting
the height, align this mark at 1

1

/4"

(32 mm) above the floor.

Place a marking-out level over the

^

installation aids e on the door.

Unscrew the height-adjustable feet

^

until the mark on the base has
reached the indicated guide
dimension 1

1

/4" (32 mm).

It is very important to comply with
this dimension for the subsequent
alignment of the custom door fronts.

Be sure to take into account the
possible differing thicknesses of the
custom door that is to be fitted
subsequently.

The height-adjustable feet at the front
and rear can all be adjusted from the
front.

–

Front: with an open-ended wrench
½" (SW 13).
The feet can be adjusted from the
top and bottom f.

–

Rear: with a

5

/16" (8 mm) hex nut

driver via flexible shaft g.

^

Align the custom door with a level.

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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).

If using a wooden beam as an

–

alternative anti-tip device, rotate the
appliance all the way toward the
wooden beam.

– Do not use a power tool to adjust the

rear feet!

Attaching the appliance to the
installation niche

^

Screw the attachment plate lugs h to
the overhead furniture/fixtures.

If there is no way to attach the top of
the appliance, it can be attached to the
sides 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.

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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
the filler strip rail on the left-side
appliance.

^ Place the 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.

Installing the appliance

^ Screw the attachment plate lugs m to

the adjacent furniture/fixtures.

If a side-by-side installation is desired,
connect the two appliances together.
See the Installation Manual included
with the "Merging Kit".

Now connect the water supply to the
appliance (see "Plumbing").

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Installing the appliance

Preparing the custom door

Open the appliance door.

^

^ Unscrew the installation supports n

from the appliance door.

^ Loosen the remaining screws from

the strips o on each side of the door,
then remove.

^ Set aside the screws and side strips

o - you will need them again later.

^ Remove the light switch cover (see

arrow).

^ 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).

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^ Mark the distance X on the back-side

of the custom door.

^ Also calculate and mark the center of

the custom door Y.

^ Remove the mounting frame from the

appliance door and position it
according to the markings on the
custom door.

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.

Always select a screw length that is

–

shorter than the thickness of the door
front.

Attaching and aligning the
custom door front

^ Fit the door handle to the custom

door. Note that the screws are
applied from the reverse side.

^

Pre-drill the holes.

^

Tightly screw on the bracket using
the pre-drilled holes:
Attach the bracket to each
attachment point with at least one
screw.

^

Attach the bracket at the top with at
least 6 screws.

^

Open the door and hang the custom
door with the adjusting rail over the
double-threaded bolts p.

^

Screw the nuts q a few turns onto
the double-threaded bolts. Do not
tighten completely.

^

Close the door.

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Installing the appliance

Adjust the custom door to adjacent

^

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
the door.

^ Put the side strips (15) back into

place and screw them completely
down on both sides of the appliance
door.

^ Align the custom door again as

needed and tighten all screws on the
sides.

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 door.

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^

Screw the brackets onto both sides
of the appliance, to hold the cover
strip.

^ Insert the cover strip into the space

between the appliance and the side
panel.
For side-by-side combinations, the
cover strips (on both sides of the
appliance) are applied to the
outermost spaces only.

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.

^

Attach the light switch cover.

^ If required, cut the toe-kick panel to

the required length and height.

^

Attach the plinth to the appliance.

^

Put the included covering plate in
place.

^

Attach the toe-kick panel to the
plinth.

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Installing the appliance

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.

^ If necessary, shorten the three parts

of the air separator.

^ Insert the foam pieces back into the

sides.

Open the freezer door.

^

Wedge the air separator at the

^

bottom of the freezer door, so it
connects in place.

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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.

Installing the appliance

^ Remove the cover and the plastic

grill.

^ Press the dispenser back and pull

downwards to remove.

^

Remove the screw from the rear
casing, then lift the tab on the drip
tray up and off.

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Installing the appliance

^ Pull the rear cover forward and out.

Loosen the screws of the four

^

clamps.

Insert a screwdriver into one of the

^

four slots and push sideways until the
dispenser is aligned with the custom
door (the gray arrow will adjust to the
rear; the black arrow will adjust front).

^ Re-tighten the screws of the clamps.

^ Insert the drip tray back into place,

then clip the water sensors back onto
the drip tray.

^

To remove the drip tray, begin by
carefully unclipping the water
sensors, then bend them gently
upward.

Once the drip tray has been removed,
the four aligners can be accessed to
adjust the Ice/Water Dispenser to your
liking.

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^ Replace the rear cover, panel and

screw.

^

Replace the drip tray and cover.

^

Finish by putting theplastic grill,
cover, and dispenser back into
place.

Attaching the frame and the
shelf

For3/4" (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).

1

For 1

/2" / (38 mm) thick custom doors:

Installing the appliance

^

Press the extension frame onto the
cover frame.

^

Slide the cover frame onto the
dispenser an press until the it is flush
with the door surface (be sure the
word "TOP" on the cover frame is
upward).

^

Insert the cover frame.

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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.

The water quality must conform to
country requirements for drinking
water.

– The appliance is only suitable for

connection to the 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 the appliance
(base unit) or in another easily
accessible location.

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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
installation kit.

Install the connecting pipe. Always

^

observe the indicated clearance
dimensions to prevent damage to the
connecting pipe when pushing in the
appliance.

Plumbing

^ Secure the connecting pipe to the

floor with adhesive tape.

^ You may now proceed to install the

appliance. See "Installing the
appliance".

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Plumbing

Connecting the water supply

When connecting the water pipe to
the solenoid valve of the appliance,
follow the instructions supplied by
the manufacturer of the ice cube
maker installation kit.

When bending the water pipe, be sure
not to kink it, otherwise there is a risk of
leaks and water damage.
Use bending aids.

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 valve
and to the appliance.

^ Switch the appliance on.

After a maximum of 10 hours the first
ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube
maker and collect in the drawer.

^

Remove the cap from the appliance
connection, 1.

^

Bend the water pipe to suit the
location of the connection on the
appliance, 2.

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Avoid the risk of electrical

,

shock

- Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.

- Do not move the ground plug.

- Do not use an adapter.

- Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.

Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor
may result in electric shock. If you
are in any doubt as to whether the
appliance has been properly
grounded, have the appliance
checked by a qualified electrician or
service technician.

Electrical connection

The appliance comes with a UL-listed,
3-wire power supply cord.

The appliance requires a 3-wire
receptacle.

The receptacle must be installed by a
licensed electrician only.

In the case of side-by-side installations,
a separate outlet must be used for each
appliance. Ideally, the power outlet
should be next to the appliance and
easily accessible. Do not connect the
appliance to the power supply by an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (danger of overheating).

If any changes are needed to the
household wiring or power supply, this
work must be performed by a qualified
electrician.

Installation, repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer will
not be held responsible for damage
or injury arising from unauthorized
work.

Before installing the appliance,
verify that the voltage, load and
circuit rating information found on
the data plate match the household
electrical supply.

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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