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.
M.-Nr. 09 760 580en - AU, IN, NZ
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Contents
Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................17
Switching on and off ..............................................19
Switching on .....................................................19
temperature or door alarm (only
visible when the temperature or door
alarm is sounding)
f Reminder to change the water filter
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Description of the appliance
a Door basket
b Adjustable shelf
c Ice cube maker
d Ice cube container
e Control panel
f Rocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
g Freezer baskets
h Water filter
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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.
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.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. Take care
not to damage the pipework at the back
of it 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, 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.
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Danger of injury!
This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door
is open. Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has
been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
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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 not suitable for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended to store deep frozen food, freeze fresh
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food, and to make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating
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medications, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance may result in
damage to or spoiling of the food or drinks being stored.
Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where
explosions may occur.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
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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.
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Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
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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
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the supervision of an adult.
Children should be supervised when they are near the appliance.
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This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or to use the controls. They will not
understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be
supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.
The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all
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times.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing panel in the
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large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climb inside. THIS
COULD PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
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in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
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complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
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gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect.
The use of this coolant has, however, led 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:
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avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
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switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,
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ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
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call Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
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should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection
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data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and rated load) matches
the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
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when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
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of room space is required. The
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
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Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
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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, it could cause a short
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circuit.
Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed
to moisture.
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
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installations (e.g. on a ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions
A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible
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damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
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been fully installed.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
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the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
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applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
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dangerous. Installation, 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
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not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
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spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty
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connection to the mains water supply.
Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice
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cube maker must only be carried out by a Miele approved
technician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water
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supply.
Connect the appliance to a potable water supply only.
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Before making plumbing connections, ensure the appliance is
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disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube
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maker or the element on the ice cube maker. Danger of injury!
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
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(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, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so
that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents
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must not be covered or blocked in any way.
It would also increase the energy consumption and could cause
damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it
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does not come into contact with plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
Danger of fire and explosion!
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice
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cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
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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
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not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury and damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
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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
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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
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should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
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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.
To avoid the risk of any potential illness, do not deactivate the
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reminder to change the water filter.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
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accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will
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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
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Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporators, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
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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
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock
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unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting
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disposal, e.g. by
puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
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bending any pipework, or
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– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
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How to save energy
Installation/Maintenance
Temperature
settings
Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room.In an enclosed,
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet is not
covered and kept free of
dust.
Freezer section -18 °CWith a low temperature
Increased energy
consumption
unventilated room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Where the air inlets and
outlets are covered or dusty.
setting:
The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
UseDo not change the
arrangement of the drawers
and shelves as when
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.
When food is taken out of the
refrigerator, be sure to put it
back before it becomes warm.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
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 running time of the
compressor will increase.
Warm food and food brought
in from room temperature add
heat to the appliance. The
appliance will try to cool down
and the running time of the
compressor will increase.
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Store food covered or
packaged.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in the
refrigerator.
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Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important: To ensure the correct
functioning of the appliance, and
especially if it has been transported
horizontally, let it stand for 8 hours
after transporting it to its final
location before connecting it to the
mains.
Switching on and off
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow the appliance to
run for a few hours before placing
food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer
section until the temperature is at
least -18° C.
Please note: switching off with the
rocker switch does not disconnect
the appliance from the mains.
Switching on
^ Open the appliance door.
^ Press the rocker switch.
This switch is located on the right-hand
side underneath the control panel.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
–Aselectable sensor is always
highlighted in white.
–Aselected sensor is always
highlighted in yellow.
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Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
Other sensors that are available for
selection will appear in the right-hand
side of the control panel.
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Switching on and off
You can now
adjust the temperature,
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select the SuperFreeze function or
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switch on the ice cube maker.
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Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
To leave settings mode,
touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor,
the electronics for accessing the
settings will switch off after a period.
Switching off
Further settings
Further settings can be selected in the
settings mode.
In settings mode you can select certain
appliance functions via the control
panel and adjust the settings. The
settings for the different functions are
described in more detail in the relevant
section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in the settings mode:
FunctionSymbol
displayed
To enter or leave settings
mode
To select the
temperature unit
(see "The correct
temperature")
No function selected;
;
†
^
Press the rocker switch.
The cooling system and the lighting are
now switched off.
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To switch the sensor tone
on/off (see "Switching on
and off")
No function selected^
=
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Switching on and off
To switch the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a
sensor is touched can be deactivated.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in yellow.
Take note of the position of the X
^
sensor (but do not touch it!).
Touch the access sensor until it is
^
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^ Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
By touching the X sensor, you can
^
now select whether the sensor tone is
to be switched on or off:
= 0: Sensor tone switched off
= 1: Sensor tone switched on
= –: Return to menu
After selecting a new setting, touch
^
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
Touch the X sensor repeatedly until ;
^
appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is
activated again.
^
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until b appears in the display.
^
Touch the access sensor again.
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Switching on and off
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
^
switch off at the wall and withdraw
^
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,
turn off the tap to the water supply (a
^
few hours before you switch off the
appliance),
^ empty the ice cube container,
^ clean the appliance out,
^ replace the water filter and
^ leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms 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.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
the more often the door is opened
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and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature in the
freezer
Touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in yellow.
The temperature inside the appliance
^
can be selected by touching the
arrow sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
By touching the
X sensor:the temperature will get
colder
Y sensor:the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature range being set will
flash in the display as you do this.
...inthefreezer
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, 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
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that 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
micro-organisms.
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Touching the sensor once:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
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Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
If the highest or lowest temperature that
it is possible to set is reached, the X or
Y sensor will disappear from the
display.
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
selected temperature.
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The correct temperature
When you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours
if the appliance is not very full and
for approx. 24 hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature,
as it will take this long for the appliance
to reach the temperature. If, after this
time, the temperature is still too high or
too low, you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
In the freezer from -14 °C to -24 °C.
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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.
Temperature
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in yellow.
Take note of the position of the X
^
sensor (but do not touch it!).
Touch the access sensor until it is
^
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^ Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without moving your
finger from the X sensor).
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
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^
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until † appears in the display.
^
Touch the access sensor again.
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The correct temperature
By touching the X sensor, you can
^
now set the temperature to be
displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
†0: Temperature in Fahrenheit
†1: Temperature in Celsius
† –: Return to menu
After selecting a new setting, touch
^
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
^
until c appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor again.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is
activated again.
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
selected temperature.
The temperature displays flash if
a different temperature is being set,
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the temperature in the appliance has
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risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
– when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer remains above -18 °C for a
long time, check that the frozen food
has not started to defrost. If it has,
check that the food is safe to use
and if it is, then use it as soon as
possible.
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Alarms
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if the door is left open.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the appliance gets
too warm, the alarm sensor will flash in
the control panel.
An audible alarm will also sound.
The temperature display will show the
highest temperature that was reached
during the time the temperature in the
freezer rose.
The alarm will sound and the relevant
symbol will flash, for example:
Switching the temperature
alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
Touch the "Alarm off" sensor.
^
The alarm will stop.
The "Alarm off" sensor will continue to
be lit up until the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer remains above -18 °C for a
long time, check that the frozen food
has not started to defrost. If it has,
check that the food is safe to use
and if it is, then use it as soon as
possible.
–
if the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load,
rearrange or take food out.
–
when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
–
in the event of a power cut.
The alarm will stop and the "Alarm off"
sensor in the display will go out again
as soon as the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again.
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Door alarm
The alarm will sound if the door is left
open for more than 5 minutes.
The "Alarm off" sensor will also light up.
The alarm will stop and the "Alarm off"
sensor in the display will go out as soon
as the door has been shut.
Switching the door alarm off
early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^ Touch the "Alarm off" sensor.
The "Alarm off" sensor in the display
will go out and the alarm will stop.
Alarms
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SuperFreeze
SuperFreeze
Switch the SuperFreeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Exceptions:
When placing food in the freezer that
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is already frozen.
When freezing less than 2 kg of fresh
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food in any one day.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 4-6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food, the
SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24 hours beforehand.
Switching off SuperFreeze
Depending on the amount of food
placed in the freezer, the SuperFreeze
function will switch off automatically
after approx. 52 hours. The sensor is
highlighted in white and the appliance
continues running at normal power.
To save energy, the SuperFreeze
function can be switched off once the
temperature in the freezer is low
enough.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the
SuperFreeze function so that it is
highlighted in white.
The original temperature will now
appear in the temperature display.
The appliance will continue to operate
at normal power.
^
Touch the On/Off sensor for the
SuperFreeze function so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will now operate at full
power to lower the temperature in the
freezer, and the newly set temperature
of -30 °C will appear in the temperature
display.
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Arranging the interior fittings
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Hold the shelf on both sides and
^
raise it slightly so that it can be lifted
over the catches at the back.
Pull the shelf forwards.
^
Place the shelf at the required level,
^
ensuring that it has engaged in the
catches at the back.
Make sure that the shelf is on
^
straight.
Top shelf
^ Lift the shelf up and out.
^ When replacing the shelf, make sure
that the lugs on the corners at the
back are correctly engaged.
Moving the door baskets
^ Hold the door basket by its frame
with both hands, raise it a little and
then tip it forwards slightly.
To remove the door basket completely,
Slide it up the side runners to the
^
very top, then lift it out.
To replace the door basket,
Engage it in the runners at the top,
^
and lower it to the position required.
Freezer baskets
The freezer baskets can also be
removed for cleaning.
Pull the freezer basket out as far as it
^
will go.
To prevent children from hurting
themselves, there is a pin on the door
opening side which needs to be turned
to a horizontal position in order to
remove the basket.
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the pin so that the slot in the head is
horizontal a.
^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides
b and lift the basket out.
^
Slide the basket in this angled
position up or down in the side
runners as required, and then lower it
into its new position.
^
Make sure that the basket sits
straight.
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Arranging the interior fittings
The dividing panels can also be
removed for cleaning.
The dividing panel is held in place by
fittings in the freezer basket. To loosen
the fittings,
^ Use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the slots in the pegs to a horizontal
position a.
^ Remove the pegs from the fittings b.
^ Pull the dividing panel upwards to
remove it.
To replace the dividing panel
Place the fittings in an upright
^
position, and locate the dividing
panel in the fittings so that you hear it
click into place.
^ Replace the pegs in the fittings, and
use a screwdriver or similar to turn
the slots in the pegs into a vertical
position.
To replace the freezer basket
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^ Pull the telescopic rails out as far as
they will go.
^
Place the freezer basket on the rails
so that it engages at the back and
front.
^
Turn the slot on the (child safety) pin
to its vertical position.
^
Push the freezer basket back in.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
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; the rest collects around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check
that the packaging is not damaged,
–
the use-by date,
–
the temperature at which the frozen
–
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it 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
cool bag or cool box to transport it.
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in good
condition.
Hints 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
pre-cooked 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 after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil, immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. 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.
–
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
Do not place hot food or drinks in the
–
freezer. This causes already frozen
food to thaw, and increases the
energy consumption considerably.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer.
Packing
Freeze food in portions.
^
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
- bin bags
- plastic carrier bags
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- aluminium foil
- freezer containers
^
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.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
–
Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
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^
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
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Freezing and storing food
Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 2 kg of
^
fresh food, switch on the Super
Freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"SuperFreeze").
This also helps to prevent food that is
already in the freezer from starting to
defrost.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer.
Please follow the guidelines in the table
below regarding recommended
weights for the baskets:
Upper
basket
F 1811 Vi33 kg33 kg
F 1911 Vi43 kg43 kg
^
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the basket so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.
^
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
-
Lower
basket
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
in a microwave oven,
–
in an oven using the "Fan" or
–
"Defrost" setting,
at room temperature,
–
in the refrigerator (the cold given off
–
by the frozen food helps to keep the
other food cold),
in a steam oven.
–
Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
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.
When freezing, make sure that food
already frozen does not come into
contact with fresh food being frozen
as this could cause the frozen food
to begin to defrost.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks
If bottles are placed in the freezer for
rapid cooling, make sure they are notleft in for more than one hour, as they
could burst.
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Making ice cubes
For the automatic ice cube maker to
operate, it needs to be plumbed in
(see "Mains water connection").
Switching on the ice cube
maker
Make sure that the ice cube
^
container is correctly located
underneath the ice cube maker.
The container must be completely
shut for ice cubes to be produced.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the ice
cube maker so that it is highlighted in
yellow.
Once the freezer has cooled down to its
set temperature, the ice cube maker
will fill with water.
Do not place bottles or other items
in the ice cube maker to chill them
quickly. The ice cube maker could
become blocked and, as a result,
be damaged.
Do not use the first three containers
full of ice cubes as the water will
have been used to rinse through the
water pipework. This also applies
when making ice for the first time
after not using the appliance for a
while.
The amount of ice cubes which the
appliance makes depends on the
temperature in the freezer. The lower
the temperature, the more ice cubes
are produced.
When the water has frozen, the ice
cubes will fall out of the ice cube maker
into the ice cube container.
The ice cube maker can make up to
120 ice cubes in 24 hours.
After the appliance has been switched
on for the first time it can take up to 10
hours for the first ice cubes to drop out
of the ice cube maker and collect in the
container.
Ice cube production is halted
automatically when the ice cube
container is full.
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Making ice cubes
Switching off the ice cube
maker
The appliance must be
disconnected from the mains water
supply a few hours before the ice
cube maker is switched off.
The ice cube maker can be switched
off if you do not want the appliance to
make any ice cubes.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the ice
cube maker so that it is highlighted in
white.
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This freezer is equipped with a frost
free system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated by defrosting
collects in the condensor and is
automatically dissipated by the
condensor from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. However, the
food stored in the freezer will not
defrost.
Automatic defrost
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Cleaning and care
Do not use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids,
chlorides or chemical solvents.
Some scouring agents claim to be
non-abrasive. These are also
unsuitable as they can cause matt
areas to appear.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
lighting.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
Before cleaning
Switch the appliance off completely
^
by pressing the On/Off rocker switch
to the right-hand side underneath the
control panel.
Disconnect the appliance from the
^
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^ Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
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Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid. Wash all
accessories and baskets by hand only.
Do not wash in a dishwasher.
^
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^
After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
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Cleaning and care
Aluminium frames
The frames to the shelves inside the
appliance and the door baskets are
made from aluminium.
Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding
environment and by the angle you
observe it from.
It is also susceptible to scratching.
The aluminium frames may suffer
discolouration or damage if soiling is
left on for too long. Remove any
soiling immediately.
In addition to the cleaning agents
mentioned previously, you should also
avoid
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,
or sponges which have been
previously used with abrasive
cleaning agents,
–
dishwasher cleaner.
Ice cube container
The ice cube container sits on
telescopic runners, and can be fully
extended for loading and unloading.
For cleaning, the ice cube container
can be removed completely.
Pull the ice cube container out as far
^
as it will go.
^ Raise the snap fittings on both sides
and lift the ice cube container out.
To avoid injury or damage to the
telescopic runners, make sure that
they are pushed back into the
appliance.
To replace the ice cube container
^
Pull the telescopic rails out as far as
they will go.
^
Place the ice cube container on the
rails so that it engages at the back
and front.
Push the ice cube container back in.
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Cleaning and care
Ventilation gaps
The ventilation gaps should be
^
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Door seals
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
^
into the appliance.
Shut the appliance door, reconnect
^
the appliance to the mains electricity
supply and switch it on.
Switch on the SuperFreeze function
^
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.
Once the freezer has reached the
^
required temperature, place the food
back in the freezer baskets and put
them back in the freezer.
^ Switch off SuperFreeze by touching
the SuperFreeze sensor when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.
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Repair work to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
What to do if...
. . . the appliance does not get cold.
^ Check whether the appliance has
been switched on. If it is switched on,
the access sensor will light up in the
display.
Problem solving guide
Has a large amount of fresh food
^
been put in at the same time for
freezing?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature to
fall automatically.
. . . the door will not open because it
has been opened and closed too
many times in succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused
^
by opening and closing the door is
preventing the door from opening.
Wait a few minutes and then try
again. It should now open without
force.
. . . the compressor is switching on
too frequently and for too long.
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
^ Check whether the mains fuse has
tripped or whether the freezer, mains
voltage or another appliance is faulty.
If this is the case, contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.
^
Check the temperature settings.
. . . the temperature in the freezer is
too low.
^
Set a higher temperature.
^
Switch off the SuperFreeze function if
this is switched on.
^
Check that the appliance door has
been closed properly.
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in
the plinth and in the housing unit at
the top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
^ The door has been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of food
has been put in at once.
^
Check that the appliance door has
been closed properly.
. . . the compressor runs
continuously.
To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed when less cooling is
required. In this case, the compressor
runs for longer.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the temperature display for the
freezer section shows -18 °C even
though a higher temperature has
been set.
This is not a fault. If the ice cube maker
is switched on and the room
temperature is low (< +18 °C), the
temperature will automatically switch to
-18 °C.
This ensures that the ice cube maker
functions properly.
. . . frozen food is thawing because
the freezer is too warm.
^ Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
If so, raise the temperature of the
room.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the freezer to
become too warm.
. . . food has frozen together.
^
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
. . . the alarm sounds.
Has the appliance door been open for
longer than 5 minutes?
^
Close the appliance door.
. . . the alarm sounds and the "Alarm
off" sensor lights up or is flashing.
The door is open, or
^
the temperature in the appliance has
^
risen significantly because
too much warm air from the room has
–
entered the appliance,
large quantities of food have recently
–
been placed in the freezer,
there has been a power cut.
–
The alarm will stop and the "Alarm off"
sensor in the display will go out again
as soon as the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again.
The temperature display will show the
highest temperature that was reached
during the time the temperature in the
freezer rose.
Check the condition of the food in the
freezer. If it has defrosted or started to
defrost, check that it is still safe to use
and, if so, use it as soon as possible.
Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
. . . the reminder to change the water
filter indicator lights up red.
The water filter will soon need to be
changed.
^
You can order a replacement filter
from your Miele Chartered Agent or
from Miele.
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. . . the reminder to change the water
filter indicator flashes red.
^
Replace the water filter.
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Problem solving guide
. . . you cannot switch the ice cube
maker on.
Check whether the appliance is
^
connected to the electricity supply.
. . . the ice cube maker is not
producing any ice cubes.
Check whether the appliance has
^
been switched on.
Check whether the ice cube maker is
^
switched on.
Check whether the appliance is
^
correctly connected to the mains
water supply.
^ Was the water inlet pipe purged of air
by a qualified and competent person
before the appliance was used for
the first time?
^ Check whether the water inlet is
open.
^ Check that the ice cube container is
positioned correctly.
^
Check that the temperature in the
freezer section is low enough.
Check that the correct valve was
^
installed; an incorrect valve may
cause a drop in water pressure.
Remember it can take up to
10 hours to produce the first ice
cubes.
. . . the ice cube maker is only
producing small ice cubes.
Are other appliances that are
^
connected to the mains water supply
being used at the same time?
Avoid using the dishwasher, washing
machine etc. at the same time.
^ Check whether the water filter needs
to be changed.
^ Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
5.0 bar.
^ Check that the correct valve was
installed; an incorrect valve may
cause a drop in water pressure.
^
Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
5.0 bar.
If the supply water pressure is
greater than 5.0 bar, make sure to
install a pressure reducing valve to
ensure 5.0 bar is not exceeded. The
maximum inlet water temperature
should not exceed 40°C.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the ice cubes taste or smell odd.
How often do you use the ice cube
^
maker?
If you do not use it very often, ice
cubes that are stored for a long
period can absorb the taste and
smell of other items.
Are you storing unwrapped food in
^
the freezer?
Ice can absorb the taste and smell of
unwrapped food.
Check that the ice cube container is
^
clean and wash it if necessary.
. . . the ice cube maker is producing
too few or misshapen ice cubes.
^ Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
5.0 bar.
^ Check that the temperature in the
freezer section is low enough.
..."_F" and "121" appear alternately
in the temperature display.
There is no water coming into the ice
cube maker.
Check whether the appliance is
^
correctly connected to the mains
water supply.
Check whether the water inlet is
^
open.
...afault message with "_F" appears
in the temperature display.
There is a fault. Call Miele.
. . . the interior lighting is not
working.
Has the appliance door been left open
for too long? To avoid overheating, the
lighting switches itself off automatically
after approx. 5 minutes if the door is left
open. It will come on again after it has
cooled down sufficiently.
^
Replace the water filter.
. . . water is pouring out of the
appliance.
^
Turn off the tap immediately.
^
Check whether the water pipework
inside the appliance is damaged.
Call Miele.
^
Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure.
^
Check whether the correct valve was
fitted.
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If the lighting does not come on when
the door is opened briefly, then the
lighting is defective.
^
Switch the appliance off by pressing
the On/Off rocker switch.
^
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
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Problem solving guide
Top lighting:
Hold the lamp cover at the front with
^
both hands and push it back.
Then lift the lamp cover forwards to
^
remove.
Do not touch halogen lamps with
your bare fingers.
Use a soft cloth when changing a
halogen lamp.
Side lighting:
Turn the lamp cover anti-clockwise to
^
remove it.
Do not touch halogen lamps with
your bare fingers.
Use a soft cloth when changing a
halogen lamp.
^
Pull the defective halogen lamp out.
^
Fit the new lamp into the holder.
The following type of halogen lamp is
required:
20 W/12 V/ GY 6.35 cap.
^
Engage the lamp cover at the back,
then pull it forward and click it into
place at the front.
^
Pull the defective halogen lamp out.
^
Fit the new lamp into the holder.
The following type of halogen lamp is
required:
5 W/12 V/ G 4 cap.
^
Replace the lamp cover, turning it
clockwise as far as it will go.
^
Reconnect the appliance to the
electricity supply and switch it on.
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Problem solving guide
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact Miele. However, a
call-out charge will be applied for
unnecessary service visits where the
problem could have been rectified
as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature, it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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Water filter
The appliance is supplied with a stan
dard water filter that filters mains water
for making ice cubes.
The installed water filter (bypass filter)
can be replaced by a water filter with
active charcoal particles. The water
filter with active charcoal particles filters
out chlorine and other distasteful
substances from tap water so that only
high quality water is used for producing
ice cubes.
New water filters (bypass and active
charcoal filter) can be obtained from
your Miele Chartered Agent or
Miele.
To ensure the quality of the ice
cubes remains high, it is essential to
change the water filter regularly.
Please note:
– All ice cubes that are produced in
the 24 hours after you have changed
the water filter should be discarded.
-
Reminder to change the water
filter
Depending on the amount of ice cubes
being made, the water filter will need to
be changed approx. every six months.
When the reminder to change the
–
water filter lights up red, this
indicates that the filter will soon need
to be changed.
^ Make sure that you have a spare
water filter ready to fit.
New water filters (bypass and active
charcoal filter) can be obtained from
your Miele Chartered Agent or
Miele.
– When the reminder to change the
water filter flashes red, this indicates
that the filter needs to be changed
now.
–
If you have not used the appliance or
the ice cube maker much in the last
few weeks, or if the ice cubes smell
unpleasant, fit a new water filter.
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Water filter
To change the water filter
Air in the system can cause water to
gush out and the filter to spring out
when it is removed.
Take great care, therefore, when
changing the filter.
^ Press the cap in and turn it 180° in an
anti-clockwise direction (1).
Remove the cap from the old filter
^
cartridge (3).
Take the new filter cartridge from its
^
packaging, and remove the
protective cover.
^ Fit the cap on the new filter cartridge
(4).
^ Remove the old filter cartridge (2).
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^
Push the filter cartridge back into the
opening, ensuring that it is straight
(5).
^
Turn the cap 180° in a clockwise
direction until it is horizontal (6).
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After the filter has been changed, the
^
reminder to change the filter will
continue to flash in the control panel.
Confirm that the filter has been
changed (see "To confirm the water
filter has been changed").
To confirm the water filter has
been changed
^ Touch and keep your finger on the
symbol that reminds you to change
the water filter.
Water filter
All ice cubes that are produced in
the 24 hours after you have
changed the water filter should be
discarded.
Using an external water filter
If you have already installed an external
water filter in your home, still leave the
water filter (bypass filter) in place that is
supplied with the appliance.
^ Then place another finger on the
access sensor (without moving your
finger from the water filter symbol)
and leave both fingers there for
approx. 5 seconds until you hear a
tone.
The replacement of the water filter has
now been confirmed and the prompt to
remind you of the next water filter
change has been activated.
The reminder to change the filter will
now go out in the control panel.
^
Close the appliance door.
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Noises
Normal noisesWhat causes them
Brrrrr ...A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor
switches on.
Blubb, blubb ...A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click ...Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr ...On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes
just hear the movement of the fan inside the appliance.
On appliances with a water tank a buzzing sound can be
heard when water is being pumped out of the water tank.
Crack ...A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand
inside the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you
can easily rectify
Rattling,
vibrating
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Possible causeRemedy
The appliance is uneven.Realign the appliance using a
spirit level, by raising or
lowering the screw feet
underneath the appliance.
The appliance is touching
another appliance or piece of
furniture.
Drawers, baskets or shelves
are unstable or sticking.
Are any bottles or containers
unstable or knocking against
each other?
The transport cable clips are
hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:
Move it away.
Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.
Separate them.
Remove the cable clips.
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After Sales / Warranty
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, please contact:
Miele
–
See back cover for contact details.
When contacting Miele, please quote
the model and serial number of your
appliance.
This information is given on the data
plate inside your appliance.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2 years.
For more information on the
manufacturer's warranty specific to
your country, please contact Miele.
See the end of this booklet for
contact details.
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Information for test institutes
All tests must be carried out according
to the applicable standards andregulations.
In addition, the following information
provided by the manufacturer must be
observed:
Loading instructions,
–
Information contained in the
–
Operating and installation
instructions.
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Notes on connecting to the
mains water supply
Connection to the mains water
supply should only be carried out by
a qualified and competent person in
accordance with national and local
regulations.
Before plumbing the appliance in,
ensure that it is disconnected from
the mains electricity supply.
Turn off the water supply at the tap
before connecting the water inlet
hose for the ice cube maker.
The water quality must conform to
the requirements for drinking water
in the country in which the appliance
is being installed.
This appliance has to be installed in
accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1
and AS/NZS 3500.2. Back flow
prevention is already integrated in
the appliance.
–
This appliance meets the
requirements of IEC 61770 and
EN 61770.
Mains water connection
Warning!
,
If the supply water pressure is
greater than 5.0 bar, make sure to
install a pressure reducing valve to
ensure 5.0 bar is not exceeded. Do
not connect the appliance to the
water supply or operate the
appliance if supply water pressure
is greater than 5.0 bar.
The stainless steel hose is 3 m long.
–
An extension of the stainless steel
hose is not permitted.
Replace the stainless steel hose if it
is defective. It must only be replaced
by an original Miele hose (available
from Miele). Please note that this
hose is suitable for conveying
drinking water.
– A tap must be provided between the
stainless steel hose and the
household water supply to ensure
that the water supply can be
disconnected if necessary.
The tap should be easily accessible
after the machine has been built in.
–
The water pressure (flow rate) must
be between 1.72 bar (172 000 Pa)
and 5.0 bar (500 000 Pa).
–
Use the hoses supplied with the
appliance. Old or used hoses must
not be connected to the appliance.
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Mains water connection
Preparing for plumbing the
appliance into the mains water
supply
Plumbing connections must be
correctly in place before the
appliance is built in.
Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance
is disconnected from the mains
electricity supply.
Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains tap with a
3
/4" thread.
The appliance must only be
connected to a cold water pipe that
is directly connected to the fresh water
supply in order to ensure circulation of
the water in the cold water pipe.
Avoid using a water inlet in which
the water is allowed to pool. This
can affect the taste of water and ice
cubes.
- maintains working pressure.
- meets hygiene regulations.
^
Connect the stainless steel hose to
the tap.
^
Ensure that it is screwed into position
correctly.
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Mains water connection
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the water inlet pipe should be
purged of air by a qualified and
competent person:
To do so the stainless steel hose
–
should be filled as much as possible
with water before being connected to
the appliance.
Mop up any spillages with a cloth.
–
On appliances with a feed-through for
the water inlet hose,
position the appliance in front of the
^
building-in niche and insert the
stainless steel hose into the
feed-through at the back of the
appliance.
By this time the building-in niche should
already have been prepared so that the
appliance need only be pushed into it
(see "Installation").
Continue with the installation of the
^
appliance.
^
Place the stainless steel hose in the
building-in niche as shown, and
secure to the floor with adhesive
tape.
This ensures that the hose does not
slip or get caught when the
appliance is pushed back into the
niche.
^
The appliance can now be installed
in the niche (see "Installation").
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Mains water connection
Fitting the stainless steel hose
to the appliance
When fitting the stainless steel hose,
make sure that it is neither kinked
nor damaged.
^ Remove the cap (1.) from the water
connection at the front of the
appliance.
^ Screw the stainless steel hose
coupling nut (2.) onto the threaded
union (3.).
^
Ensure that all connections are water
tight.
^
Turn on the tap slowly and check the
whole water system for leaks.
^
The appliance can then be
connected to the electricity supply
(see "Electrical connection").
After a maximum of 10 hours, the
first ice cubes will drop out of the ice
cube maker and collect in the
container.
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Electrical connection
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an AC single phase
220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a suitable residual
current device (RCD).
The accessibility of the plug must
always be ensured in order to be able
to quickly separate the appliance from
the mains.
If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a
separator for each terminal must be
available. There must be an all-pole
contact gap of 3 mm in the switch.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead or a plug adapter. Extension leads
do not guarantee the required safety of
the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to an
inverter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. Solarpower.
When switched on, peak loads in the
system can cause the safety switch off
mechanism to be triggered. This can
damage the electronic unit.
The machine must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the machine,
causing it to overheat.
If the mains connection cable needs to
be replaced, this must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
The 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, in turn, could result in a short
circuit.
Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind the appliance.
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Installation advice
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not
be installed where it is exposed to
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a
heat-producing appliance such as an
oven or a radiator. The room
temperature should not go above or
below the climate range for which the
appliance is designed. The higher the
ambient temperature of the room, the
more energy the appliance requires to
operate.
If installation near a heat source is
unavoidable, observe the following
minimum distances between the
appliance and the heat source:
– 3 cm away from an electric oven or
range
– 30 cm away from an oil or coal-fired
range
Please note the following when
installing the appliance:
–
The mains connection socket must
not be located directly behind the
appliance and must be easily
accessible.
–
The plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact
with the rear of the appliance as they
may be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
–
Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located
directly behind this appliance.
Important! tropical / humid
environments
During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of the appliance,
which may lead to corrosion on the
external walls. For prevention, it is
advisable to install the appliance with
sufficient ventilation in a dry and/or
an air-conditioned room.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly. Please ensure
that the appliance is installed in
accordance with these installation
instructions and that the handle is
fitted correctly. Should you require
further assistance, please contact
Miele.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use
within a certain climate range (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate rangeAmbient room
SN
N
ST
T
Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the compressor switching
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.
temperature
+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +38 °C
+16 °C to +43 °C
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Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these operating and installation
instructions.
Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door is
open. Keep the door shut until the
appliance has been built in and
secured within the building-in niche
in accordance with these
instructions.
Due to the size and weight of the
appliance, installation must be
carried out by two people.
The weight of the appliance when
empty is:
Installation advice
F 1811 Vi ..................191kg
F 1911 Vi ..................208kg
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Installation advice
Floor
To ensure the safe installation of the
appliance and to guarantee its correct
functioning, the floor to the niche where
the appliance is to be installed must be
smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid
material.
The appliance is extremely heavy when
fully loaded, and for this reason it is
imperative that the floor it stands on is
able to bear its weight. If necessary, the
advice of an architect or structural
engineer should be sought.
When fully loaded, the approx. weight
of the appliance is:
F 1811 Vi ..................430kg
F 1911 Vi ..................510kg
Door hinging
The appliance is supplied with fixed
hinges. If you need to change the
door hinging to the other side,
please contact Miele.
On no account should you attempt
to change the door hinging yourself.
Adjoining furniture/units
The appliance is screwed to the
adjoining furniture/units to the side and
above.
For this reason, it is essential that all
furniture/units be fixed to the ground
and/or wall.
Ventilation
The air vents must not be covered or
blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Side-by-side installation
This appliance may be installed
"side-by-side" with another suitable
refrigerator or freezer.
A side-by-side installation kit,
available from Miele, is required.
Please contact Miele to find out
which appliances are suitable for
side-by-side installation with this
appliance. See the instructions
supplied with the side-by-side
installation kit for how to fix the
appliances together. The
side-by-side installation kit will
consume additional energy to that
stated on the appliance energy label
of each individual appliance. The
additional rating per appliance will
be 25 W or 219 kWhrs per year.
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Installation advice
Joining the appliances together
without a partition wall using the
side-by-side installation kit
If the appliances are to be installed
next to each other without a partition
wall between them, they will need to be
joined together with the side-by-side
installation kit.
Installation with a partition wall using
the side-by-side installation kit
The partition wall must be at least
16 mm thick.
If the partition wall between the two
appliances is between 16 mm and
160 mmthick, each appliance must be
built into its own niche using the
assembly parts supplied. The
side-by-side installation kit is also
required.
Installation with a partition wall
without the side-by-side installation
kit
If the partition wall between the two
appliances is more than 160 mm thick,
each appliance must be built into its
own niche using the assembly parts
supplied (without using the
side-by-side installation kit).
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Installation advice
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°)
AB CD
F 1811 Vi829 mmDoor front (max. 38 mm)*Door handle*363 mm
F 1911 Vi982 mmDoor front (max. 38 mm)*Door handle*428 mm
* The dimensions of the door fronts and handles will vary according to the
individual kitchen.
Miele recommends using the full door opening angle of 115° for this appliance.
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Building-in dimensions
Niche width
A
F 1811 Vi762 – 765 mm
F 1911 Vi915 – 918 mm
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Building-in dimensions
Laying the electrical cabling
and the pipework for the mains
water supply
Door front dimensions
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AB
F 1811 Vi2029 mm756 mm
F 1911 Vi2029 mm908 mm
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Due to the size and weight of the
appliance, it is essential that
installation is carried out by two
people.
Tools and accessories
required
Power drill
–
TX screwdriver
–
Hammer drill
–
Drill bits in various sizes, depending
–
on materials
– Hammer
– Socket wrench (Attachment: nut,
8 mm)
– Adhesive tape
– Pipe wrench
Installation
Other
Step ladder
–
Sack barrow
–
Wooden beam (min. 75 mm x
–
100 mm) if required, to prevent
tipping; length depends on width of
building-in niche
Wood screws in various sizes
–
Optional accessories
Side-by-side installation kit for
–
side-by-side installation of two
appliances
– Spirit level
– Try-square
If bolting the housing unit to the wall
behind:
–
suitable plugs and fixing screws
according to the composition of the
wall
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Installation
Stainless steel fronts
Stainless steel fronts and plinth grilles
with a stainless steel look are available
from Miele.
Weight of the furniture door
front
Before fitting a furniture door front,
ensure that the weight of the door does
not exceed the maximum permitted.
ApplianceMax. weight of
door
front in kg
F 1811 Vi48
F 1911 Vi36
Fitting a door which is heavier than
the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges.
Building into a peninsular run
When built into a peninsular run, the
rear of the building-in niche must be
fitted with a kitchen furniture panel.
Building-in at the end of a run
of units
If one side of the appliance is visible, a
side panel is required.
The side panel must be fixed to the
wall, the floor and any furniture/units
above before the appliance is placed in
the niche.
The size of the side panel must match
that of the furniture panel opposite.
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Installation
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 unit
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).
Checking the building-in niche
The building-in dimensions now need
–
to be checked.
Check the position of the electrical
–
and plumbing connections (see
"Electrical connection" and "Mains
water connection").
Check that all surrounding
–
furniture/units are securely fixed to
the wall.
Check the surrounding furniture/units
–
for possible clashes when opening
doors.
Before installation
Warning!
,
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door is
open.
^ Before installation, take any
accessories out of the appliance
and/or from the back of the
appliance.
^
Remove any cable clips from the
back of the appliance.
^
Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
To protect the floor from damage when
installing the appliance,
^
secure an off-cut of flooring (e.g. lino)
or similar to the floor in front of the
installation area.
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Installation
Do not remove the installation aids
^
from the appliance door. These will
be required later when the appliance
is installed in the building-in niche.
Check the appliance for damage
^
during transportation.
Do not install a damaged appliance!
Preparing the niche
Keep the door to the appliance
,
closed until it is fixed inside the
building-in niche.
Due to the sheer size and weight of
the appliance, it needs to be
ensured that it cannot tip forwards
once it is built into the niche.
Assembly parts
All the fixings required for installation
are supplied with the appliance. The
plastic packets are marked with letters
for easy identification.
Each fitting stage is indicated by the
letter on the bag needed for that stage.
^
Unscrew the bracket that is holding
the appliance to the delivery pallet.
,
Warning!
Please bear in mind that the
appliance is no longer secured to
the pallet!
^
With the help of several people as
required, carefully lift the appliance
from the pallet, starting with the back
of the appliance.
The appliance can be rolled along the
floor using the wheels at the back.
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Installation
Anti-tipping mechanism
The anti-tipping mechanism a ensures
the housing unit b is securely fixed to
the wall and tipping of the appliance is
prevented.
,
Danger of tipping
The housing unit must be fixed to
the wall behind with several screws.
Only this can ensure that the
appliance will not tip over after
being installed.
Use two anti-tipping mechanisms for
each appliance or four for each
side-by-side combination of
appliances.
Position the anti-tipping mechanisms
^
a at the rear of the housing unit on
the left and right, leaving a gap to the
wall of no more than 10 mm.
While holding the anti-tipping
^
mechanisms in place, mark the
necessary drill holes at the top and
rear of the housing unit.
^ Put the anti-tipping mechanisms in a
safe place - they will be required
later.
Fixing screws for different uses and
types of material are supplied in the
accompanying pack.
If these are not suitable for the
anti-tipping mechanism in your
installation, you will need to secure it
by alternative means.
^
Secure the housing unit to the wall.
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Installation
An alternative anti-tipping
mechanism
If it is not possible to fix the anti-tipping
mechanisms securely to the floor of the
niche, the appliance can be secured at
the top using a wooden beam. If this
method is used, then there must not be
any gap between the appliance and the
wooden beam.
Mark the position of the lower edge of
^
the wooden beam on the rear wall of
the niche.
Select screws of a length depending
^
on the thickness of the wood.
Use the number of screws
appropriate to the housing width to
ensure that the wooden beam is
securely fixed.
Check where the upright wall
^
supports are in the back of the niche,
and mark the drill holes in the
wooden beam accordingly.
^ First, drill the holes in the wooden
beam.
^ Secure the wooden beam to the back
wall of the niche.
Now prepare the mains water
connection for the appliance (see
"Mains water connection").
–
The wooden beam must be at least
75 mm x 100 mm thick.
–
The length of the beam must be the
same as the width of the building-in
niche.
–
If the building-in niche is deeper than
the appliance, a thicker wooden
beam should be used.
–
The wooden beam must cover the
appliance to a depth of at least
50.8 mm (see diagram).
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Installation
Placing the appliance in the
niche
If you are installing two appliances
side by side, now secure the
appliances to one another (see the
instructions for the side-by-side
installation kit).
^ Unscrew the plinth facing.
Plug in the appliance a.
^
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket. The
socket should be close to the
appliance and easily accessible.
When installing two appliances side
by side, each appliance must have
its own separate socket.
Secure the cable to prevent it
^
becoming caught:
Tie a piece of string to the middle of
the cable, and as the appliance is
being pushed into the niche, pull the
cable forward underneath the
appliance b.
^ Carefully slide the appliance into the
housing unit.
If the appliance does not slide easily
into the niche (e.g. if the floor is
uneven),
^
screw out the rear feet slightly (see
"Aligning the appliance") and slide
the appliance into the niche.
^
Affix temporary protection to adjacent
furniture fronts.
Then push the appliance into the
niche, taking care not to damage
the electrical and mains water
connections.
^
Remove the temporary protection
from the adjacent furniture fronts.
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Installation
Aligning the appliance
Align the appliance with
^
neighbouring furniture fronts.
The installation aids c on the
appliance door are suitable for a
thickness of 19 mm or 38 mm.
Important!
Proceed carefully when adjusting
the feet, alternating between the left
and right feet.
A mark is located on the appliance
^
base. When adjusting the height, this
mark needs to be aligned at 32 mm
from the floor. Unscrew the feet until
the mark on the base has reached 32
mm. This measurement of 32 mm
corresponds to a building-in recess
height of 2134 mm.
Important!
Unscrew the feet until the mark is
aligned to a maximum of 62 mm
from the floor (max. building-in
recess of 2164 mm).
Otherwise the rear feet alignment
will be damaged.
The adjustable feet at the front and
back of the appliance can all be
adjusted from the front:
–
Front feet:
Adjustment from above with a socket
wrench (attachment: nut, 8 mm) d
–
Back feet:
Adjustment with a power drill or
socket wrench (attachment: nut,
8 mm) for fine adjustment e
^
Place a spirit level across the
installation aids c on the appliance
door to check the appliance's
alignment.
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^
Check the alignment of the appliance
again using the spirit level.
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Installation
If a wooden beam has been fitted
^
above the appliance to prevent
tipping, the appliance height needs
to be adjusted so that the appliance
fits snuggly under the wooden beam.
Securing the appliance in the
niche
If it is not possible to secure the
appliance above, it can be attached to
the housing at the sides only:
^ Pull out the lugs for the side fixing
plates g.
^ Screw on the lugs for the side plates.
^
Screw the lugs for the fixing plate f
into the furniture/units above the
appliance.
^
If necessary, cut the trim h to the
necessary width.
^
Join the two bits of trim together i
^
Click them into position j
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Installation
When installing two appliances side by
side, the trims for the two appliances
need to be joined together to form one
long strip:
^ Insert the joining peg from the
side-by-side kit halfway into the
channel in the trim for the left-hand
appliance.
^ Then insert the free half of the joining
peg into the channel on the other
trim, and press the two trims
together.
^ Click the two trims into place above
the appliances.
Open the appliance door.
^
^ Screw the lugs for the fixing plates k
at the bottom and top of the
furniture/units adjacent to the
appliance.
In a side-by-side combination, only the
external panels of the two appliances
can be secured to the furniture wall.
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Connect the water inlet hose to the
appliance (see "Mains water
connection").
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Preparing the furniture fronts
Load the door baskets in the
^
appliance door.
^ Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
^ Unscrew the installation aids l and
angle trim m from the door.
^ Put the angle trim m and screws in a
safe place - they will be required
later.
^ Remove the cover from the light
contact switch.
^
Close the appliance door.
Installation
^ Measure the gap X between the
adjusting bar and the upper edge of
the adjacent furniture front.
^ Remove the two nuts from the
appliance door, and place them in a
safe place - they will be required
later.
^ Place the furniture front on a firm
surface, with the external side facing
downwards (place on a blanket or
similar to avoid it becoming
scratched).
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Installation
^ Mark the gap X on the inside of the
furniture front.
^ Similarly, locate and mark the
midpoint Y on the furniture front.
^ Remove the mounting frame from the
appliance door and position it
according to the markings on the
furniture front.
The mounting frame has several
–
different types of holes to take
account of a variety of furniture
fronts.
When securing the frame, always
–
screw into the strongest part of the
furniture door.
To do this, select screws which are
–
slightly shorter than the thickness of
the furniture door.
Screw the appliance handle to the
^
furniture door from the inside.
^
Pre-drill the holes.
^
Screw the mounting frame to the
furniture front, using at least one
screw for each fixing point.
^
Secure the mounting frame to the top
of the furniture front, using at least 10
screws:
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Securing and aligning the
furniture door
^ Insert the angle trim m as far as it will
go into the spaces in the frame, as
shown.
Installation
Press the pieces of angle trim m on
^
both sides into the white plastic
frame, and screw them down
securely. Spare screws can be found
in the plastic bag marked "E".
Screw the nuts o loosely onto the
^
threaded bolts, but do not tighten yet.
Close the door and check the
^
distance between the door and
neighbouring furniture doors.
^
Open the appliance door and hang
the furniture front on its frame onto
the threaded bolts, as shown n.
^ Align the height of the appliance door
by sliding it over the threaded bolts
n.
^
Align the depth of the appliance door
via the gaps in the angle trim m.
Then screw the angle trim into
position.
^
Now screw on the top nuts o. The
door is now fixed.
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Installation
Fitting the fixing brackets
The fixing brackets are used to secure
the furniture front to the appliance door.
^ Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
^ Slightly loosen the screw (1.).
^ Position the fixing bracket on the
drawer (2.) and pre-drill a hole in the
furniture front.
Securing the covers
^ Fit the two cover strips to both sides
of the appliance door clicking them
into the space between the appliance
door/drawer and the furniture front,
starting at the bottom and working up
to the top.
^
Screw the fixing bracket securely to
the furniture front (3.).
^
Then tighten the screw (4.) as shown.
^
Fit the cover to the fixing bracket (5.).
The number of fixing brackets required
will depend on the material and width of
the furniture front.
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^
Secure the retaining clips for the
covers on both sides.
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^ Now attach the covers onto the
retaining clips on both sides. In the
case of side-by-side installation, the
cover strips are only required on the
outer side.
Installation
Fitting the plinth facing
Do not cover the vents in the plinth.
This will damage the appliance.
Trim the plinth facing to the required
^
length and height (cut along the
lower edge of the plinth facing where
it touches the floor).
^
Fit the cover to the light contact
switch so that it clicks into place as
shown.
^
Secure the plinth to the appliance,
and attach the cover discs supplied.
^
Now fit the plinth facing.
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Installation
Fitting the air separator
The air separator in the vent
underneath separates air entering the
appliance from that leaving it. It also
stops warm air flowing into the
appliance, which would cause a short
circuit.
^ If necessary, the three parts of the air
separator can be shortened to the
correct height.
^ Screw the air separator to the centre
of the inside of the furniture front.
^ Refit the foam parts in the sides.
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205-207 Stirling Highway
Claremont, WA 6010
www.miele.com.au
Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
Head Office:
Level 2, 10 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
Miele Center Auckland:
8 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
Telephone:
0800 4 MIELE (0800 464 353)
www.miele.co.nz
Miele Global Headquarters
Germany
Miele & Cie. KG
Carl-Miele-Straße 29
33332 Gütersloh
Federal Republic of Germany
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F 1811 Vi
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M.-Nr. 09 760 580 / 01en - AU, IN, NZ
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