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Operating and installation instructions
Freezer
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en–AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 210 610
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Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
How to save energy............................................................................................. 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 17
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 17
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 17
Switching on and off ...........................................................................................18
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 18
Connecting the appliance ..................................................................................... 18
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 18
Switching the appliance on ..............................................................................18
Switching off the appliance.............................................................................. 19
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 19
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 20
Temperature display.............................................................................................. 20
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 21
Using SuperFreeze .............................................................................................. 22
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 23
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 23
Further settings ................................................................................................... 25
Temperature display brightness ........................................................................... 25
Changing the brightness of the temperature display ....................................... 25
Safety lock ....................................................................................................... 26
Switching on the safety lock ............................................................................26
Switching off the safety lock ............................................................................ 26
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 27
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 27
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 27
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 28
Freezer tray....................................................................................................... 30
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 32
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 33
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Contents
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 34
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 34
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 35
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 35
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 36
Stainless steel appliances ................................................................................36
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 37
Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............... 37
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 37
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 38
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................39
Noises................................................................................................................... 46
Service.................................................................................................................. 47
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 47
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 47
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................48
Installation............................................................................................................ 49
Location................................................................................................................. 49
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 50
Fitting the supplied wall spacers........................................................................... 51
Installation ............................................................................................................. 51
Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units ................................................... 52
Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 54
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 55
Aligning the appliance door ............................................................................... 59
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This appliance is intended to store deep frozen food, freeze fresh
food, and to make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant, however, leads to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the
compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– call Miele.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a data plate inside the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the
case before connecting the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures) and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of
the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
Danger of fire and explosion!
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The
very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn
to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury!
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness
and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it is
stored. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Stainless steel appliances
The coated stainless steel surface can be damaged by adhesives
and will lose its dirt-repelling properties. Do not adhere sticky notes,
transparent tape, masking tape or other adhesives onto the stainless
steel surface.
The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause
scratches.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
If your old appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This way you will
prevent the risk of playing children accidentally locking themselves in
and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal
operation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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!
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
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Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
“Warning and Safety instructions” for
more information.
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How to save energy
Installation/
Maintenance
Temperature
settings
Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the ventilation gaps
are not covered and kept
free of dust.
Dust the compressor and
metal grille (heat exchanger)
at the back of the appliance
at least once a year.
Freezer section -18°C With a low temperature
Increased energy
consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
setting: The lower the
temperature in the
appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Use Drawers and shelves
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as quickly as
possible on your return
home.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food well packaged. The evaporation or
Increased energy
consumption
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will try to cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance will
try to cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
condensation of liquids in
the freezer will cause a loss
of coldness.
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Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
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Control panel
Guide to the appliance
a
For setting the temperature
( for warmer)
b
For setting the temperature
( for colder)
c
For switching the appliance on and
off
Symbols in the display
Symbol Function
Alarm Flashes with a temperature alarm
SuperFreeze Lights up when SuperFreeze is switched on
Safety lock Lights up when the safety lock is activated
Power cut Flashes in the event of a power cut
DEMO Demonstration mode Demo mode has been activated.
MENU Settings menu Lights up when settings are being adjusted
d
For switching the SuperFreeze
function on and off
e
For switching the door or
temperature alarm off
f
Display with temperature and
symbols
(symbols only visible during use; see
table for explanation of symbols)
Call Miele.
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Guide to the appliance
a
Interior lighting
b
NoFrost module
c
Top freezer drawer, can also be used
as a freezer tray
d
Freezer drawers
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
Picture shows an example of an appliance
model.
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Accessories
Accessories supplied
Ice cube tray
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer from rising too quickly in
the event of a power cut. This helps to
prolong the storage life of the food.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Side-by-side installation kit
For installing two or more appliances
next to each other.
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.
Accessories are available from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the protective foil
The appliance is covered with
protective foil to protect it during
transportation.
Remove the protective foil only after
the appliance has been installed in its
intended location.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Connecting the appliance
Connect the appliance to the
electricity supply as described in
“Electrical connection”.
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for approx.
2hours before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer until
the temperature is at least -18°C.
Touch the On/Off sensor until the
temperature display lights up.
If the word DEMO appears in the
display, demo mode is activated.
Please contact Miele.
The appliance will start to cool.
If the current temperature inside the
appliance is above 0°C, bars will flash
in the display.
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The alarm symbol will also flash in
the display, until the temperature has
dropped sufficiently low in the freezer.
Depending on the room temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
several hours until the selected
temperature is reached and displayed
steadily.
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Switching on and off
Switching off the appliance
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The temperature display will go out.
If this is does not happen, the safety
lock is activated (see “Further
settings - Safety lock”).
The cooling system is switched off.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, observe the
following:
Switch the appliance off.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
Defrost the freezer.
Clean the appliance and leave the
door ajar to air the appliance and
avoid odours building up inside.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Bacteria will cause food
which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10°C, the
bacteria become active in the food
again so it cannot be kept as long. For
this reason, partially defrosted or
defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has been
cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
bacteria.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the current
temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer.
If the temperature in the freezer is
above 0°C, bars will flash in the
display.
Depending on the room temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
several hours until the selected
temperature is reached and displayed
steadily.
– The more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open.
– The more food is stored in it.
– The warmer the food is which is
being put into it.
– The higher the ambient temperature.
The appliance is designed for use
within specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use it in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
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The correct temperature
Setting the temperature
The two sensors next to the display are
used for setting the temperature.
Touch this sensor to lower the
temperature.
Touch this sensor to increase the
temperature.
While the temperature is being set, the
temperature value will flash.
The following information appears in the
display when the sensors are touched:
– When first tapped: The last preset
temperature flashes.
Useful tip: If you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6hours
if the appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for an
accurate reading to be given. If, after
this time, the temperature is still too
high or too low, adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
-14°C to -28°C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
– Each subsequent touch of the
sensor: The temperature is adjusted
in 1°C steps.
– Leaving the finger on the sensor
changes the temperature
continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after the last
time a sensor has been touched, the
display automatically reverts to showing
the current temperature inside the
appliance.
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Using SuperFreeze
SuperFreeze
For best results, switch on the
SuperFreeze function before putting
fresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Switching on SuperFreeze is not necessary:
– when placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
– when freezing only up to 2kg fresh
food daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
The SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 6 hours before placing
food for freezing in the freezer. When
freezing the maximum amount of food
the SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24hours beforehand.
Switching off SuperFreeze
The SuperFreeze function will switch
itself off automatically after approx. 30 65hours. The duration before it
switches off depends on the quantity of
fresh food placed in the freezer. The
SuperFreeze symbol will go out and
the appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, you can manually
switch off the SuperFreeze function
once a constant temperature of -18°C
or colder has been reached in the
freezer. Monitor the temperature inside
the freezer.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor.
The SuperFreeze symbol in the
display will go out.
The appliance will operate at normal
power again.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor.
The SuperFreeze symbol will light
up in the display.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
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Temperature and door alarm
The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer
becomes too warm, the temperature
display and the alarm symbol will
flash. An alarm tone will also sound.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The acoustic and visual signals are
triggered, for example:
– if the appliance is switched on and
the temperature in the appliance
differs greatly from the set
temperature
– if a lot of room air enters the freezer
as food is being loaded, rearranged
or taken out
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once
– when you freeze fresh food that is still
warm
Health risk due to consumption
of spoiled food.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, the frozen goods can start to
defrost. This shortens the shelf life of
the food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, use it as soon as possible or cook
it before freezing it again.
Switching the temperature alarm off early
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
Touch the sensor for switching off the
temperature alarm.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol will continue to
flash until the reason for the alarm has
been resolved.
– in the event of a power cut
– if the appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop and the alarm
symbol will go out as soon as the
reason for the alarm has been resolved.
The temperature display will also stop
flashing.
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Temperature and door alarm
Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the appliance
door has been left open for longer than
60seconds.
As soon as the door is closed, the
alarm will stop.
Switching the door alarm off early
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
Touch the sensor for switching off the
door alarm.
The alarm will stop.
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Temperature display brightness
The temperature display brightness can
be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in
the room.
The temperature display brightness can
be adjusted in stages from 0 (lighting
off) to 5 (maximum brightness).
Changing the brightness of the temperature display
Further settings
You can now adjust the brightness of
the temperature display using the
sensors for altering the temperature.
You can chose a level between
and .
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
save the setting.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor for
approx. 5seconds.
The MENU symbol will light up
and will start flashing.
Keep touching one of the temperature
setting sensors until appears in the
display.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor again.
The brightness is now set to this new
value.
Touch the On/Off sensor to quit
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will switch to
normal operation after approximately
5 minutes.
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Further settings
Safety lock
The safety lock prevents the appliance
being switched off without your
knowledge, for example by children.
Switching on the safety lock
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor for
approx. 5seconds.
The MENU symbol will appear in the
display and will start flashing.
Touch the
SuperFreeze sensor again.
will appear in the display.
– To activate the safety lock confirm
by touching the SuperFreeze sensor
again.
– If you want to cancel the process
touch the On/Off sensor twice.
Switching off the safety lock
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor for
approx. 5seconds.
The MENU symbol will appear in the
display and will start flashing.
Touch the
SuperFreeze sensor again.
will appear in the display.
– To deactivate the safety lock confirm
by touching the SuperFreeze
sensor again.
– If you want to cancel the process
touch the On/Off sensor twice.
The safety lock symbol in the
display will go out if it has been
deactivated.
The safety lock symbol will appear
in the display if it has been activated.
Touch the On/Off sensor to quit
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will switch to
normal operation after approximately
5 minutes.
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Touch the On/Off sensor to quit
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will switch to
normal operation after approximately
5 minutes.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and flavour are maintained.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells,
which then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is
reabsorbed by the cells. In practice this
means that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is much less
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during defrosting, and very
little water collects around the defrosted
food.
Storing frozen food
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, make sure to check:
– that the packaging is not damaged
– the use-by-date and
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored at the store.
The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18°C.
Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cooler bag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
Only freeze food which is fresh and
in good condition.
Tips on home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of precooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched
before freezing. To blanch, immerse
the trimmed and washed vegetables
in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
Remove and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack
ready for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets,
schnitzel or rolled meat with a sheet
of plastic freezer film. This prevents
them from freezing together in a
block.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing. The taste or intensity
of some spices alters when frozen.
– Allow hot foods and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in
the freezer causes food that is
already frozen to partially thaw and
increases energy consumption.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– Plastic cling wrap
– Tubular polyethylene film
– Aluminum foil
– Freezer containers and bags
Unsuitable packing material
– Wrapping paper
– Grease-proof paper
– Cellophane
– Bin bags
– Plastic shopping bags
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer burn on food.
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– freezer tape
Useful tip: Freezer bags and tubular
polyethylene film may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Label the packaging with the
contents and the date of freezing.
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Freezing and storing food
Before placing food in the appliance
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function some time before placing the
food in the freezer (see “Using
SuperFreeze”).
This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
Risk of damage due to heavy
loads.
Loading food which is too heavy can
cause damage to the freezer
drawers/glass plates.
Do not exceed the maximum load:
– freezer drawer = 25kg
– glass plate = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
–Freezing the maximum amount of
food
If the ventilation gaps are blocked
the cooling performance will
decrease and energy consumption
will increase.
When placing food in the freezer,
make sure that the ventilation gaps
are not blocked.
Please note that when removing the
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer
must always remain in the appliance.
Remove the upper freezer drawers.
Place the food flat on the upper glass
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
After the initial freezing process:
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawer and push it back in.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
–Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the lower freezer
drawers.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
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Freezing and storing food
Removing the drawers and glass plates
The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying, or cleaning.
You can also expand the space
available in the freezer. If you wish to
freeze large items such as a turkey or
game, you can remove the glass plates
between the freezer drawers. To do this:
Pull out the drawer as far as it will go,
and then lift it up and out.
Freezer tray
The top freezer drawer in your
appliance can be used as a freezer tray.
The freezer tray can be used to gently
freeze small items such as berries,
herbs, vegetables etc.
The food keeps its shape and generally
does not freeze together in a block.
Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
Leave to freeze for 10 to 12 hours. Then
fill in freezer bags or containers and
place in the freezer drawers.
Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it
forward and out.
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Freezing and storing food
Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food varies greatly,
even when a constant temperature of
-18°C is maintained. Even in frozen
products, degradation processes take
place, only at a much slower rate. For
example, fat can become rancid from
contact with oxygen in the air. Lean
meat can therefore be stored
approximately twice as long as fatty
meat.
The storage times quoted are guide
values for the storage life of different
food groups in the freezer.
Food group Storage
time
(months)
Ice cream 2 to 6
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6
Cheese 2 to 4
Fish, oily 1 to 2
Fish, lean 1 to 5
Sausage, ham 1 to 3
Game, pork 1 to 12
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18
Herbs 6 to 10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Defrosting frozen food
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven
– in an oven using “Fan Heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
– at room temperature
– in the refrigerator section (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)
– in a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially defrosted fish or
meat can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Thicker pieces of meat and fish (e.g.
minced beef, chicken, fish fillet) should
not come into contact with other food
when defrosting. Collect the defrosting
liquid and then pour it away, making
sure you wash the container it was in,
the sink and your hands.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
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Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks quickly
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and
damage.
Using accessories
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full with water and place it on the
bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer if
it is stuck.
Useful tip: Ice cubes can be removed
easily from the tray by holding it under
running water for a short time.
Using the cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer from rising too quickly in
the event of a power cut. This helps to
prolong the storage life.
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
of the freezer.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
In the event of a power cut:
Place the frozen cool pack directly on
top of the frozen food in the front of
the top drawer.
Useful tip: When placing fresh food in
the freezer, use the cool pack to
separate the fresh food from the food
which is already frozen so that the
frozen food does not begin to thaw.
Useful tip: The cool pack can also be
used in a cool bag to keep food or
drinks cool for a short period of time.
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Freezer section
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the evaporator
and is automatically defrosted and
dissipated from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in the
freezer will not defrost with this system.
Defrosting
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Cleaning and care
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit.
Steam from a steam cleaning
appliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a fault.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers,
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– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
the appliance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
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Cleaning and care
Preparing the appliance for cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
The temperature display goes dark and
the cooling system switches off.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Take the freezer drawers and glass
plates out for cleaning.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and accessories
The appliance should be cleaned
regularly, or at least twice a year.
Clean up any spills, stains or food
immediately. Do not allow them to
dry and stick to the appliance.
The best time to do so is when:
– there is very little or no frozen food
left in the freezer,
– the humidity level in the room is low
and the ambient temperature in the
room is low.
Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with a clean,
damp cloth and then dry with a soft
cloth.
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Cleaning and care
The following parts are not
dishwasher-safe:
– all drawers and drawer lids (supplied
depending on model)
– the cool pack
Clean these parts by hand.
Risk of damage as a result of
excessively high dishwasher
temperatures.
Some parts of the appliance may
become unusable, e.g. deform, if
they are washed in the dishwasher at
more than 55°C.
For the dishwasher-safe parts, only
use dishwasher programmes with a
maximum temperature of 55°C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher. This discolouration does
not affect the stability of the parts.
The following parts are dishwasher-
safe:
– the adjustable shelves (with the trim
and strips removed)
– the ice cube tray
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently using a straw or
cotton tip or similar item to ensure
that condensate can drain away
freely.
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels
If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove. Surfaces may suffer
discolouration or damage.
Therefore it is best to remove soiling
from the appliance doors and side
panels immediately.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or
discolour the surfaces.
See the information on “Cleaning
agents” at the beginning of this
section.
Clean the surfaces with a clean
sponge and a solution of warm water
and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp
microfibre cloth without cleaning
agent can also be used.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
Stainless steel appliances
The appliance front has a special highquality coating (CleanSteel). It is
resistant to soiling and easy to clean.
Do not use stainless steel
cleaning agents on these surfaces.
They will damage the coating.
Leave the appliance door open for a
short time to air out the appliance
and avoid the formation of odours.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting
brush, for example). A build-up of
dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning.
Cables and other components can
get torn off, bent or damaged.
Carefully clean the compressor and
metal grille.
Cleaning the door seals
If a door seal is damaged or has
come out of the groove, the door will
not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning.
If you treat the door seals with oils or
grease, they can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
The compressor and metal grille at the
back of the appliance (heat exchanger)
should be dusted at least once a year.
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Cleaning and care
Starting up the appliance after cleaning
Refit all shelves and accessories in
the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the SuperFreeze function
for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.
Place the freezer drawers with the
frozen food back into the freezer
section and close the door.
Switch off the SuperFreeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied
without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't
need a service call.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The appliance is not
cooling.
The compressor runs
continuously.
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and runs for
longer periods of time,
and the temperature in
the appliance is too low.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not properly inserted into the socket.
Insert the plug into the socket correctly.
The mains circuit breaker has tripped. There could be
a fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
Not a fault! To save energy, the compressor runs at a
lower speed when less cooling is required. This
increases the running time of the compressor.
The ventilation gaps are covered or have become too
dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a
regular basis.
The door has been opened too frequently, or a large
amount of fresh food has been placed inside the
appliance for freezing at the same time.
Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The door is not properly closed. A thick layer of ice
may have formed in the freezer.
Close the appliance door.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and increase the energy
consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The higher
the room temperature, the longer the compressor will
run.
See the information in “Installation – Location”.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food is being frozen at once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch SuperFreeze off
early yourself.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The
temperature in the
appliance rises.
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the
appliance.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is too low for this appliance.
If the room temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer
section to become too warm.
See “Installation – Location”.
Increase the temperature of the room.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the
groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check if the door seal is damaged.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
Frost has accumulated
on the front panel of the
NoFrost module.
This is not a fault. Condensation has settled on the
panel and frozen.
Possible reasons for this include:
– the appliance door being opened too often, or
being left open
– a large amount of food being frozen at once
– increased humidity in the room.
Keep the door closed as much as possible. The
NoFrost system will automatically defrost the layer
of ice over the next few days.
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Problem solving guide
Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and remedy
DEMO is shown in the
display. The machine
does not get cold, but
the machine controls
are working.
The alarm symbol is
flashing in the
temperature display
together with the
temperature value. An
alarm tone also sounds.
Demo mode has been activated. In this mode, the
appliance can be presented in a showroom without
the cooling system working. Do not activate this
setting for domestic use.
Call Miele.
The temperature in the freezer has risen higher or
fallen lower than the temperature which has been set.
Possible reasons for this include:
– The appliance door has been opened too
frequently.
– A large quantity of fresh food has been placed in
the freezer without switching on the SuperFreeze
function.
– A prolonged power cut (mains outage) has
occurred.
– The appliance has a fault.
lights up in the
display. You cannot
switch the appliance
off.
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Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The alarm symbol will go out and the alarm will
stop.
The temperature display will stop flashing as soon as
the temperature has dropped to the correct level.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
The safety lock is switched on.
Switch the safety lock off (see “Further settings -
Safety lock”).
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Problem solving guide
Message Possible cause and remedy
The power failure
symbol
appears in the display.
The temperature display
will show the warmest
temperature recorded in
the freezer during the
interruption to the
power supply or power
cut.
“F0toF9” appears in
the display.
The temperature in the appliance in the previous days
or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or
interruption to the power supply.
The appliance will continue to operate at the last
temperature setting when the power is restored.
Touch the sensor to switch off the temperature
alarm.
The warmest temperature display will disappear. The
display will revert to showing the current temperature
in the freezer.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
There is a fault.
Call Miele.
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Problem solving guide
Other problems
Problem Possible cause and remedy
Food has frozen
together.
The door to the freezer
will not open because it
has been opened and
closed too many times
in succession.
An alarm sounds. The door alarm has been activated.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the appliance at the
bottom near the
compressor (depending
on model).
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an
operation and fault
diagnosis LED indicator
light.
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
The door seal is
damaged and needs to
be replaced.
The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening
and closing the door is preventing the door from
opening. Wait approx. 1minute and then try again. It
should now open without force.
Close the appliance door. The alarm will stop.
The indicator light flashes several times every
5seconds.
A fault has occurred.
Call Miele.
The indicator light flashes regularly every
15seconds.
Not a fault. This flashing is normal.
This is not a fault. The heat which results from the
cooling process is used to avoid the build-up of
condensation on the appliance.
No tools are required to change the door seal.
Change the door seal. A replacement is available
from Miele.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches
itself off automatically after approx. 15minutes if the
door is left open. If this is not the case, there is a fault.
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live
electrical components!
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of
coming into contact with live electrical
components.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
must only be repaired or replaced by a qualified
technician.
Danger of injury from LED lighting!
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, the eyes may be injured.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Call Miele.
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Noises
Normal
noises
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
Blubb,
blubb ...
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
Sssrrrrr ... You can sometimes hear the sound of the fan inside the
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises Possible cause and remedy
Rattling,
vibrating,
clinking
What causes them
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
motor on and off.
appliance.
the appliance.
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level. Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture. Move it away.
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Drawers, baskets or shelves are jiggling or are stuck. Check all
removable parts and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
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Contact in case of fault
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
Miele.
Contact information for Miele can be
found at the end of this booklet.
Please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance when
contacting Miele. This information can
be found on the data plate.
The data plate is located inside the
appliance.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2years.
For more information about countryspecific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele.
Service
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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10A.
This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
installation must be in compliance with
current local and national safety
regulations.
The socket must not be concealed
behind the appliance and must be
easily accessible so that the appliance
can be quickly disconnected from the
electricity supply in case of an
emergency.
If the socket is no longer accessible
after installation, an additional means of
disconnection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole
contact gap of at least 3mm. These
include isolator switches, fuses and
relays.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply using an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous energy source, e.g.
solar power.
When the appliance is switched on,
power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This could damage the
electronics. The appliance must not be
used with so-called energy-saving
devices either. These reduce the
amount of energy supplied to the
appliance, causing it to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replaced,
this must be done by a qualified and
competent electrician.
The mains plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact with
the back of the appliance as vibrations
can cause damage to these
components. This could result in a short
circuit.
Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
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Installation
Fire risk and danger of damage
from appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Do not place appliances which give
off heat, such as mini-ovens, double
burner hobs or toasters on the
refrigeration appliance.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from open flames!
Open flames can set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)
away from the refrigeration
appliance.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your
appliance please bear in mind that it will
use more energy if installed near a
heater, cooktop or other appliance that
gives off heat. Direct sunlight should
also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor will run and the
higher the energy consumption will be.
– Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
Risk of damage due to
condensation on the external
appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external appliance panels, which can
cause corrosion.
To prevent this, it is advisable to
install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air
conditioned room.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, that
the specified ventilation gaps are
adhered to, and that the appliance
has been installed in accordance
with these installation instructions.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
– The mains socket must not be
located directly behind the appliance
and must be easily accessible.
– The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
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Installation
Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient
temperatures (climate range). Do not
use in ambient temperatures for which it
is not designed.
A lower room temperature leads to the
compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise with
the risk of food deteriorating and going
off.
The climate range is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10 to +32°C
N +16 to +32°C
ST +16 to +38°C
T +16 to +43°C
Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation!
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the
compressor will run more frequently
and for longer periods. This will
result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, can result in damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm.
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Installation
Fitting the supplied wall spacers
The wall spacers supplied must be
used in order to achieve the stated
energy consumption values and to
prevent the build-up of condensation
at high ambient temperatures.
Appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35mm with the wall spacers
fitted. If the wall spacers are not used,
the functionality of the appliance is not
affected. However, energy
consumption is slightly increased with
less distance between the appliance
and the wall.
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
Prepare the appliance for installation
as close as possible to its intended
installation location.
Release the mains connection cable
from the back of the appliance.
Remove the cable clip from the back
of the appliance.
Move the appliance carefully to its
intended installation location.
Position the appliance with the wall
spacers (if used) or the back close to
the wall.
Supporting the appliance door
Fit the wall spacers onto the back of
the appliance on the top left and
right.
Installation
Two people are required for
installing the appliance.
The appliance must be empty
when it is installed.
Move the appliance carefully on
floors that are sensitive to scratching
to prevent damage.
Ensure that you unscrew the
adjustable foot from the lower
hinge plate with the enclosed
spanner until it sits on the floor. Then
unscrew the foot by a further ¼turn.
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Installation
Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation!
If the appliance is not ventilated
sufficiently, the compressor will run
more frequently and for longer
periods. This will result in increased
energy consumption and a higher
operating temperature of the
compressor. This, in turn, can result
in damage to the compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
a
Top box
b
Appliance
c
Housing unit
d
Wall
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x: The appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35 mm for appliances with
wall spacers fitted.
The appliance can be built into a run of
kitchen units and installed directly next
to a kitchen furniture unit. The front of
the appliance then protrudes 65 mm
(approx. 100 mm if wall spacers are
fitted) from the front of the adjacent
furniture unit.
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This enables the doors to be opened
and shut without being obstructed. To
match the height of the kitchen units in
the run, the appliance can be fitted with
a suitable top box.
When installed next to a wall a
distance of at least 45mm must be
maintained on the hinge side between
the wall and the appliance.
The larger the ventilation gaps, the
more economically the compressor
will work.
– A ventilation gap of at least 50mm
depth must be provided at the back
of the appliance behind the whole
width of the top box for air to
circulate.
– The ventilation gap under the ceiling
must be at least 300cm2 to ensure
that the warm air can escape
unhindered.
Installation
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Installation
Appliance dimensions
x: Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 35mm with the
wall spacers supplied fitted.
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied with left-hand
hinging. If right-hand hinging is
required, the hinges must be changed.
Please note that the hinging must not
be changed if this appliance is going to
be installed side by side with another
refrigeration appliance.
Two people are needed for
changing the door hinging.
If a door seal is damaged or has
come out of the groove, the door will
not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Preparing to change the door hinging
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Removing the top covers
Close the appliance door.
Remove the cover by sliding it
forwards from the back and then
lifting it off.
Remove the cover by pulling it
upwards.
Danger of injury when removing
the appliance door!
The appliance door is no longer
secure once the screws in the hinge
plate have been removed.
Hold the appliance door firmly.
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance door and your floor from
damage.
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Changing the door hinging
Removing the door
Loosen the screws in the hinge
plate and pull it upwards and off.
Carefully lift the door up and off and
set it aside.
Changing the door handle over
Take the stoppers out of the
appliance door.
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Remove the stopper from the top
of the door and refit it on the opposite
side.
Remove the covers from the
handle, then unscrew the handle
and refit all these parts on the
opposite side of the door.
Take care when refitting the covers
that they click into position correctly.
Refit the stoppers on the opposite
side.
To change over the spring clamp
press down on the catch and pull the
spring clamp forwards:
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Changing over the lower hinge plate
Pull the hinge pin complete with
washer and adjusting foot
upwards to remove.
Remove the stopper.
Undo the screws and remove the
hinge plate.
Changing the door hinging
Remove the screw and screw it
into the outside hole on the opposite
side.
Turn the cover 180° and refit it in
the holes on the opposite side.
Screw the hinge plate securely into
position on the new hinge side with
the screws.
Reinsert the hinge pin complete
with washer and adjustable
foot. Important: The lug on the
hinge pin must point to the back
again.
Place the door onto the hinge pin
from above.
Close the appliance door.
Slightly loosen the screwof the door
closing aid on the hinge plate.
Place the door closing aid in the
opposite mounting hole in the hinge
plate and then tighten the screw.
Insert the stopper into the other
hole.
Remove the cover.
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Changing the door hinging
Inserting the upper hinge plate
Fit the hinge plate on the opposite
side and secure it in place with the
screws. If necessary, drill pilot
holes for the screws or use a battery
operated screwdriver.
Replace the covers and on the
opposite side.
Align the door with the appliance
housing using the slots in the lower
hinge plate. Then tighten the screws.
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The appliance door can be aligned with
the appliance housing after it has been
fitted.
In the following illustration the door is
not shown in the closed position to
make it easier to see what you have to
do.
To align the appliance door, use the
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:
Remove the centre screw from the
hinge plate.
Aligning the appliance door
Slightly loosen both outer screws.
Align the door by sliding the hinge
plate to the left or right.
Then tighten the screws. The
screw does not need to be refitted.
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