Miele F 1471 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Aligning the housing unit
The housing unit must be carefully
aligned using a spirit level before
installing the appliance. The unit
corners must be at right angles, as
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with the 4 corners of the
appliance.
The side panels of the housing must
be even.
The housing unit panels must be at
least 16 mm thick.
The plinth facing must be at least 13
mm thick (or preferably 19 mm).
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.
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Check the base (see "Installation").
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Check the dimensions of the cavity.
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Check that the cavity is square.
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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
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Caution - the appliance is very
heavy. Use caution when unpacking
and opening the door, danger of
tipping.
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To protect the base from damage
during installation, attach a hard
board, linoleum, etc., to the floor in
front of the intended installation
location.
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Take the supplied accessories out of
the protective packaging.
Installing the appliance
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