Operating and Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
- Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination 7
- Before use 9
- Settings 10
- Temperature and door alarm 13
- Setting the temperature 14
- SmartFresh drawers 16
- Using the refrigerator efficiently 18
- Using the freezer efficiently 19
- SuperCool 21
- Ice cube maker 22
- Automatic defrost 23
- Adjusting the interior fittings 24
- Cleaning and care 28
- Water filter 33
- Lead free certificate 38
- Frequently asked questions 39
- After sales service 47
- Caring for the environment 50
- Installation 51
- Dimensions 56
- Installing the appliance 59
- Plumbing 77
- Electrical connection 80
- RemoteVision (optional accessory) 81

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:
KF 18X1 Vi
Upper door ..........104lbs(47kg)
Lower door ...........22lbs(10kg)
KF 19X1 Vi
Upper door ...........84lbs(38kg)
Lower door ...........31lbs(14kg)
Installation options
There are many different installation
options. You 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" 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.
Appliances attached together using
the "Merging Kit"
If the appliances are installed directly
next to each other (without a partition),
they need to be attached together
using the "Merging Kit".
Installation
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