The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Please take care not to damage the
pipework while the appliance is being
stored for transport to a waste disposal
facility.
By protecting the pipework, you help
keep the coolants and compressor oil
from contaminating the environment.
Before discarding an old appliance
disconnect it from the 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.
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:
K 18x3 Vi ..........419lbs(189 kg)
K 19x3 Vi ..........452lbs(205 kg)
Climate Range
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
this appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate
range
SN
N
ST
T
Ambient room temperature
+50°F (10 °C) to +90°F (32 °C)
+60°F (16 °C) to +90°F (32 °C)
+60°F (16 °C) to +100°F (38 °C)
+60°F (16 °C) to 110°F (43 °C)
Installation
Installation site
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated room.
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 observe the following
minimum distances from the heat
source:
1
/4" (3 cm) from an electric cooktop
–1
or electric oven.
– 12" (30 cm) from a gas or oil
cooktop, range or oven.
The following should also be taken into
consideration:
– The electrical outlet must be easily
accessible in case of an
emergency,not concealed behind
the appliance.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to switch off
for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.
– The plug and cord must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.
– Do not plug in other devices behind
this appliance.
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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
installation and that the appliance is
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and and with
the required ventilation openings.
– If the room is too cold, it will cause
the cooling system in the appliance
to remain off for too long.This can
cause the temperature in the
appliance to rise, resulting in
damage.
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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:
K 18x3 Vi ..........996lbs(452 kg)
K 19x3 Vi .........1,191 lbs (540 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
Stainless steel panels
Stainless steel door panels and toe-kick
covers are available from Miele.
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:
K 18x3 Vi............110lbs(50kg)
K 19x3 Vi.............81lbs(37kg)
Installation options
There are many different installation
options. These are limited only by the
design of the kitchen.
The door hinge cannot be
exchanged.
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.
For instructions on how to attach the
appliances and install the heating
mat, please refer to the instructions
included with the "Merging Kit",
available from Miele.
Installation without a partition using
the "Merging Kit"
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.
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If the appliances are installed directly
next to each other (without a partition),
they need to be attached together
using the "Merging Kit".
Installation
Installation with partition using the
"Merging Kit"
The minimum thickness of the partition
5
is
/8" (16 mm).
If there is a partition with a thickness
5
from
/8" (16 mm) to 65/16" (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" will also be needed.
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.
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
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).
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Installation
Adjusting the door opening
angle (optional accessory)
Depending on the installation site, it
may be necessary to adjust the door
opening angle to 90°.
^ Open the door.
^ Insert the banking pin through the
holes and drive in with a hammer.
The door opening angle is now limited
to 90°.
Front panel gap kit (optional
accessory)
Two adjacent furniture doors can be
attached instead of one large door.
To connect these furniture 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.
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Door dimensions (open min. 90°)
*The dimensions of the door fronts and
handles will vary according to each
individual kitchen.
3
/8" (10 mm)
ABC
K 18X3 Vi32
K 19X3 Vi38
5
/8" (829 mm)Door front max. 1 1/2" (38 mm)Door handle*
11
/16" (982 mm)Door front max. 1 1/2" (38 mm)Door handle*
Door dimensions (open min. 115°C)
Dimensions
K 18X3 Vi32
K 19X3 Vi38
*The dimensions of the door fronts and
handles will vary according to each
individual kitchen.
ABCD
5
/8" (829 mm)Door front max.
1 1/2" (38 mm)
11
/16" (982 mm) Door front max.
1 1/2" (38 mm)
Door handle*14 5/16"
(363 mm)
Door handle*16 7/8"
(428 mm)
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Dimensions
Niche dimensions
Niche width (A)
K 18X3 Vi30" (762 mm)
K 19X3 Vi36" (915 mm)
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Power supply
Dimensions
1. Power supply
A
K 18X3 Vi15" (381 mm)
K 19X3 Vi18" (458 mm)
Power bars or extension cords
,
are not safe (risk of fire). Do not use
them to connect the appliance to
the power supply.
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