Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GBM.-Nr. 09 485 690
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Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................11
How to save energy............................................................................................. 12
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 14
Adjusting the door hinges ..................................................................................44
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 45
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................... 45
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 48
Fitting the furniture door........................................................................................ 55
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink.
It must not be used for any other purpose.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-
cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials
or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can
cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable
for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
Technical safety
The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and 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
coolant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact the Miele Service Department.
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
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 every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection and cause a short circuit.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.
Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instruc-
tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times
will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of
the food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic equipment often contain valuable materials. They
also 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.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot.
In this way, coolant in the pipework and
oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.
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How to save energy
Installation site /
Maintenance
Temperature
setting
Normal energy consumption
In a ventilated room.In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
Increased energy consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient room temperature.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption
UseDrawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, before it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or packaged.
Increased energy consumption
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance. The appliance will cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
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Guide to the appliance
a
On/Off button
b
Super cool button
c
Display
d
Menu symbol
(Settings mode for:
switching the safety lock on/off)
e
Super cool symbol
f
Lock symbol
g
Temperature display
h
Temperature selector button
i
Dynamic cooling button (Automatic
temperature distribution)
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel
b
Fan
c
Door shelf / Egg tray
d
Adjustable shelf
e
Interior lighting
f
Bottle shelf
g
Condensate channel and drain hole
h
Fruit and vegetable drawer (depending on model)
This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
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Guide to the appliance
Optional accessories
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be pushed
under the rear section.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Optional accessories are available
from Miele or via the internet.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Accessories
- Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles securely when the door is opened and
closed.
Attach the bottle holder centrally
along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf, as shown.
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Switching on and off
Switching on
Press the On/Off button.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The interior lighting
will come on when the door is opened.
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.
Switching off
Press the On/Off button until the dis-
play goes out.
If this does not happen, the safety
lock is still activated (see "Selecting
further settings - To deactivate the
safety lock).
Switching off for longer periods of time
If, during a long absence, the ap-
pliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
disconnect it from the mains,
Clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up inside the appliance.
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
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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
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 within specific ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed.
. . . in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
The temperature display on the control
panel always shows the required temperature.
Setting the temperature
If the appliance door is opened very often, or if large quantities of food are being stored in the appliance, or if there is
a high ambient temperature, it is advisable to set the temperature between
3°C and 5°C.
The temperature can be adjusted from
9°C to 1°C.
Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the temperature you want lights up in the temperature display.
The first time you press the button the
last temperature set will flash in the display.
The temperature value will change up
until the setting for 9°C is reached. It
will then drop back to the 1°C setting.
The newly selected temperature will be
adopted automatically after a short
while and will appear in the display.
The temperature in the appliance will
now slowly start to adjust to this value.
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Using Super cool and Dynamic cooling
Super cool function
The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).
Super cool is particularly recommended
for the rapid chilling of large amounts of
fresh food or drink.
Switching on Super cool
Press the Super cool button.
The Super cool symbol will light up.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
section.
Switching off Super cool
The Super cool function switches off
automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The Super cool symbol will go out
and the appliance will then continue to
work at normal power.
To save energy, the Super cool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Press the Super cool button until the
symbol goes out.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
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Using Super cool and Dynamic cooling
Dynamic cooling function
When the Dynamic cooling function is
not switched on, the natural circulation
of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator
as the cold, heavy air will sink to the
lowest section of the appliance. You
should bear this in mind when placing
food in the appliance (see "Storing food
in the refrigerator section").
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, it is a good idea to switch on
Dynamic cooling. This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all
the food will be chilled to about the
same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the temperature control.
Dynamic cooling should also be selected when:
– the ambient temperature in the room
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and
– the room humidity level is high.
Switching on Dynamic cooling
Briefly press the Dynamic cooling
button.
The Dynamic cooling symbol will
light up. The fan is now ready to operate: it will switch on automatically when
the compressor switches on.
Switching off Dynamic cooling
Because Dynamic cooling requires
more energy, you should switch it off
under normal conditions.
Press the Dynamic cooling button un-
til the Dynamic cooling symbol
goes out.
To save energy, the fan switches off
automatically whilst the door is open.
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Settings mode
Settings mode is used for activating
and deactivating the safety lock.
Activating or deactivating the
safety lock
Settings mode is represented in the display by the menu symbol .
See below for instructions on how to
activate and deactivate the lock.
Selecting further settings
Press the Super cool button briefly to
activate the lock.
The lock symbol will light up.
Activating and deactivating the
lock
The lock can be activated to prevent
the appliance being switched off by
mistake.
– To activate the safety lock
Press the Super cool button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The menu symbol will light up and
will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the Super cool button briefly to
access the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
tings mode.
The temperature will appear in the display.
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Selecting further settings
– To deactivate the safety lock
Press the Super cool button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The lock symbol and the Menu symbol will light up and will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the Super cool button briefly to
access the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the Super cool button briefly to
deactivate the lock.
The lock symbol will go out.
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
tings mode.
The temperature will appear in the display.
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Storing food in the refrigerator section
Danger of explosion.
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans).
If storing food which contains a
lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the
appliance door, make sure that it
does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks or break the
plastic.
Different storage zones
Due to natural air circulation there are
different temperature zones in the refrigerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance. Make use of the
different temperature zones when placing food in the appliance.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.
This appliance has Dynamic cooling,
which helps to keep an even temperature when the fan is running, making
the difference between the various
zones less pronounced.
Warmest area
The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is at the top in the front area
and in the door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area is directly above the
fruit and vegetable drawer(s) and at the
back of the appliance.
Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food, e.g.
– fish, meat, poultry,
– sausage products, ready meals,
– dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
quiche dough,
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of
the refrigerator, as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.
Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator section as it may freeze to
the back wall.
– soft cheese and other dairy products,
– pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4°C.
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Storing food in the refrigerator section
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator section
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5°C as some
food is sensitive to cold. The appearance, consistency, taste and / or the vitamin content of certain types of food
can be adversely affected by being
stored in too cold a place.
Food which does not tolerate cold temperatures includes:
Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refrigerator section. This will prevent food
smells from affecting other food, food
from drying out, and also any crosscontamination of bacteria. This is especially important for storing proteinbased food such as meat or fish.
The storage time of food can be increased by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards
of hygiene.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Protein rich food
Please note that food rich in protein deteriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example, deteriorates faster than fish, and fish deteriorates faster than meat.
When shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return place food into
the appliance immediately.
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the door shelf /
bottle shelf
Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,
then remove it by pulling it forwards
Replace the door/bottle shelf at the
required position. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position.
Adjusting the bottle holder
The bottle holder can be moved left or
right to create more room for drink cartons.
The bottle holder can be removed completely (e.g. for cleaning):
Push the bottle shelf upwards, then
remove it by pulling it forwards
Pull the bottle holder upwards to re-
move it from the rear edge of the
bottle shelf.
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards
slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.
The raised edge on the protective strip
at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the
appliance and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake.
Removing and replacing the
fruit and vegetable drawer
Fruit and vegetable drawer is on telescopic runners and can be removed for
filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.
Pull out the drawer as far as it will go,
and then lift it up and out.
Push the runners back in again to
avoid damaging them.
Replacing the drawer
Push the runners in completely and
then place the drawer on them.
Push the drawer into the appliance
until it clicks into position.
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Defrosting
Refrigerator section
The refrigerator section defrosts automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst the compressor is running. You
do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with
the warmth generated by the compressor.
The condensate is drained away
through a channel and drain hole, then
fed into an evaporation system at the
back of the appliance.
Condensate must be able to
drain away unhindered at all times.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this.
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Cleaning and care
Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The
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.
Cleaning agents
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda, am-
monia, acids or chlorides
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners
– solvent-based cleaning agents
– stainless steel cleaning agents
– dishwasher cleaner
– oven sprays
– glass cleaning agents
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers
– melamine eraser blocks
– sharp metal scrapers.
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
surfaces of the appliance.
The following pages contain important information on cleaning.
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Cleaning and care
Preparing the appliance for
cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
The display goes out and cooling is
switched off.
If this does not happen, then the safety
lock is still activated (see "Selecting further settings - Activating or deactivating
the safety lock").
Disconnect it from the mains.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Adjustable shelf
Before cleaning the shelf remove the
stainless steel trim at the front and the
protective strip at the back of the shelf.
To do this:
Place the shelf on a worktop covered
with a soft material (e.g. on a tea
towel).
Pull the stainless steel trim off the
shelf beginning at one side.
Pull the protective strip off the shelf.
After cleaning the shelf reattach the
stainless steel trim and the protective
strip.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the interior and accessories
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on.
Clean the interior with lukewarm wa-
ter and a little washing-up liquid applied with a soft sponge. After cleaning, wipe with a clean, damp cloth
and then dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel trim on the adjustable shelves is not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
Remove the stainless steel trim and
strips before putting the shelves into
the dishwasher.
The following parts cannot be cleanedin a dishwasher:
– the stainless steel trim
– the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves
– all drawers and the drawer lid (de-
pending on model)
These accessories should all be hand
washed.
The following parts are suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher:
The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55°C.
Contact with natural dyes from carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher.
This discolouration does not affect the
stability of the parts.
– the bottle holder and egg tray
(depending on model)
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
– the adjustable shelves (with the trim
and strips removed)
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered.
Use a straw or similar to clear the
drain if necessary.
Leave the door open to air the appli-
ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the door seal
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seal as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous
over time.
The door seal should be cleaned reg-
ularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the
dusting brush for Miele vacuum
cleaners)
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the Super cool function for
a while so that the appliance can cool
down quickly.
Place food back in the appliance and
close the door.
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Problem solving guide
Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.
If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,
please contact Miele.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable
danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au-
thorised technician.
ProblemCause and remedy
The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The appliance does not
get cold, although the
controls and the interior
lighting are working.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The temperature in the appliance
rises.
The appliance is not switched on and the mains connection symbol is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The mains
connection symbol appears in the display
when the appliance is switched off.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
Demo mode is switched on and the symbol lights
up in the display. This allows the appliance to be
presented in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on. Do not activate this setting for
domestic use!
Contact the Miele Service Department for informa-
tion on deactivating Demo mode.
This is not a fault. The temperature is too high.
Adjust the temperature.
Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
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Problem solving guide
ProblemCause and remedy
The compressor runs
continuously.
The compressor is
switching on more frequently and for longer
periods of time, so the
temperature in the appliance is dropping.
The compressor is
switching on more frequently and for longer
periods of time, so the
temperature in the appliance is dropping.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cooling is required.
The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or become too dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The door has been opened too frequently, or a large
amount of food has just been put in at once.
Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after a
while.
The door is not properly closed.
Close the door.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after a
while.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
room temperature, the longer the compressor will run
for.
See "Installation - Location".
The appliance was not properly installed in the niche.
See "Installing the appliance".
The temperature setting is too low.
Adjust the temperature.
The Super cool function is still switched on.
You can switch off the Super cool function earlier
to save energy.
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Display warnings
MessageCause and remedy
"F0toF9" appears in
the display.
There is a fault.
Call the Miele Service Department.
The interior lighting is not working.
ProblemCause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance has not been switched on.
Press the On/Off button.
To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is
left open. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician. There are
live electrical components under the lighting cover.
Do not remove the cover. If the cover is damaged
or needs to be removed due to damage, exercisecaution.
There are lasers in the lighting (laser beam class
1M) which you should avoid looking at directly. Do
not use optical instruments (magnifying glass or
similar) to look at the lighting either.
Problem solving guide
Call the Miele Service Department.
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Problem solving guide
Other problems
ProblemCause and remedy
You cannot switch the
appliance off.
The floor of the refrigerator section is wet.
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
The safety lock is activated. The symbol is lit up in
the display.
Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Ac-
tivating or deactivating the safety lock").
The condensate drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation.
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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 appliances you can sometimes just hear the
sound of the fan inside the appliance.
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
Cause and remedy
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.
Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking.
Check all removable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other.
Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance.
Remove the cable clips.
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After Sales / Guarantee
After sales service
In the event of any faults which you
cannot easily remedy, please contact
– your Miele Dealer, or
– the Miele Service Department.
See end of this booklet for contact details. Please note that telephone calls
may be monitored and recorded for
training purposes and that a call-out
charge will be applied to service visits
where the problem could have been
resolved as described in this booklet.
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
This information is given on the data
plate inside your appliance.
Guarantee: U.K.
In the U.K. the appliance is guaranteed
for 2 years from the date of purchase.
However, you must activate your cover
by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering
online at www.miele.co.uk.
Guarantee: Other countries
For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please
contact Miele.
See end of this booklet for contact details.
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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a power
cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A
(13 A in the UK).
This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. The electrical connection
must comply with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the
UK).
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
present. There must be an all-pole contact gap of at least 3 mm in the switch
(including switch, fuses and relays according to EN60335).
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.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to 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 appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of energy supplied to the appliance, causing
it to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replaced
this must be done by a suitably qualified person.
Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.
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Installation
This appliance must be built in, otherwise it could tip up.
Location
This appliance 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 higher the ambient temperature of
the room, the more energy the appliance requires to operate. The appliance
should be installed in a dry, well ventilated room.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
– The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed behind the appliance.
– The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
– Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind this appliance.
In environments with high hu-
midity condensation can build up on
the external appliance panels.
This can lead to corrosion of the
panels.
For prevention, it is advisable to in-
stall the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air conditioned room.
Make sure that the appliance door
closes properly, the ventilation gaps
are not covered and the appliance is
installed in accordance with these installation instructions.
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
temperature
SN+10to +32°C
N+16to +32°C
ST+16to +38°C
T+16to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to switch off
for too long, causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the
risk of food deteriorating and going off.
Ventilation
If the ventilation gaps given are
not observed, the compressor will
run more frequently and for longer
periods.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature for the compressor. This
may, in turn, cause damage to the
compressor.
It is essential to observe the ventilation gaps given.
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
therefore be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation (see "Building-in dimensions"):
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– Air intake occurs via the plinth at
the bottom of the appliance and the
air escapes at the top at the rear
of the housing unit.
– A ventilation gap of at least 40mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate.
– The ventilation cross-sections in the
plinth, housing unit and above the
appliance must amount to a free airflow of at least 200cm² to ensure
that air can circulate without
hindrance.
If ventilation grilles are to be inserted
into the ventilation gaps, the ventilation gaps must be larger than
200cm². The free airflow of 200cm²
results from the total of the ventilation cross-sections in the grille.
Installation
Top ventilation gap
The ventilation gap at the top of the appliance can be constructed in different
ways:
a
directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 200cm²).
b
in between the housing unit and the
ceiling
c
through a suspended ceiling.
Before installing the appliance
Take the accessory pack which in-
cludes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the
door in place.
Do not remove the following from
the back of the appliance:
– Important. The appliance uses less
energy, the larger the ventilation
gaps.
The ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
should be dusted on a regular basis.
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Installation
– The spacers (depending on model).
These ensure the gap required
between the back of the appliance
and the wall is maintained.
– Depending on model, the pouches
located in the metal grille (heat exchanger).
They are required for the correct
functioning of the appliance. The
contents are not poisonous or dangerous.
Remove the cable clip from the back
of the appliance.
Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism?
If your old appliance had a different
type of hinging, the furniture door can
still be used. Remove the old hinges
from the housing unit. They are no
longer required because the furniture
door is now fitted to the appliance door.
All the necessary parts are supplied or
can be ordered from Miele.
Stainless steel front
(depending on model)
If your old appliance had different
hinging and you cannot, or do not wish
to use your old door, you can use a
stainless steel front instead.
Contact Miele for information on suitable stainless steel fronts.
Open the appliance door and remove
the red safety catch (depending on
model).
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Building-in dimensions
* The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560mm deep niche. The
appliance is fully functional in a 550mm niche but the energy consumption will be
slightly higher.
Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance.
Niche height [mm]
A
K35222iD1397 – 1413
K37222iD1772 – 1788
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Adjusting the door hinges
The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened wide.
However if the opening angle of the
door needs to be limited for any reason,
the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
If the appliance door hits an adjacent
wall when opened, for example, the
opening angle can be limited to90°.
Place the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The door opening angle is now limited
to 90°.
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Changing the door hinging
Two people are needed for changing
the door hinging.
The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand hinging is required,
the hinges must be changed.
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Open the appliance door.
Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from
the appliance door.
Changing the door hinging
Slightly loosen screws and in
the hinges.
Push door outwards and take it off
its hinges.
Lift off covers , and .
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Changing the door hinging
Undo screws completely.
Refitting the door
Place the door with the outer side up-
wards on a stable surface.
Danger of injury.
Do not close the hinges.
Fit bracket on the opposite side
and loosely fit screws .
Remove screws completely and
loosely screw them in on the opposite
side.
If you have put locking pins into the
hinges to stop the door opening too far:
Remove the locking pins from the top
of the hinges.
Remove screws completely.
Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners .
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Hang appliance door onto pre-fit-
ted screws and , and tighten
screws and securely.
Replace covers , and .
Changing the door hinging
Refit the locking pins into the top of
the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.
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Installing the appliance
Two people are required for installing
the appliance.
Install the appliance in a stable, solid
housing unit, positioned on an even
and level floor.
Secure the housing unit against tip-
ping.
Use a spirit level to align the housing
unit. The corners of the housing unit
must be at a 90° angle to each other,
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with all 4corners of
the housing unit.
To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:
The required ventilation cross-sec-
tions must be ensured (see "Installation - Ventilation" and "Building-in dimensions").
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Installing the appliance
8
4
Parts required for installation
All installation parts are number coded.
This coding is also used in the installation instructions.
– required for installing the appli-
ance in its housing unit:
– required for fitting the furniture
door:
** Number depending on niche height.
Also contains additional installation
parts for fitting large or divided furniture
doors.
All fitting instructions given are for a
right-hand hinged appliance. If you
have converted the appliance to lefthand hinging, you will need to adapt
these instructions accordingly.
* These parts are only supplied with appliances with a niche height of 140 cm
or more.
** Number depending on niche height.
Also contains additional installation
parts for fitting large or divided furniture
doors.
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Installing the appliance
Preparing the appliance
Position the appliance in front of the
housing unit.
Screw fixing bracket into the pre-
drilled holes in the appliance door using hexagonal screw .
Screw a second pair of fixing brack-
ets securely into the handle area of
the door. Use the pre-drilled holes in
the appliance door.
Fit cover strip into position.
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Push the appliance two-thirds of the
way into its niche. When doing this,
make sure that the mains cable does
not get trapped.
Tip: To help you push it into position, tie
a piece of string around the plug to "increase" the length of the connection
cable.
Then pull the cable by the end of the
string through the housing unit. It will
then be easier to connect once the appliance is in the unit.
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With 16 mm thick unit walls:
Clip spacers and on the right-
hand side of the hinges.
Open the appliance door.
Installing the appliance
Remove cover .
Secure part using screws
loosely into the top left-hand side of
the appliance. Do not tighten the
screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
Fit stopper onto fixing bracket .
Then screw fixing bracket using
screws loosely into the bottom of
the appliance. Do not tighten the
screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
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Installing the appliance
Carefully remove the protective foil
from sealing strip .
Fix sealing strip flush with the front
of the appliance on the door opening
side.
Installing the appliance.
1. Position the sealing strip flush with
the lower edge of the top fixing.
2. Stick it down along its entire length.
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Push the appliance into the niche un-
til all fixing brackets are in line with
the front edge of the furniture side
wall.
– With 16 mm thick walls:
The spacers should touch the front
edge at the top and bottom of the
side walls of the housing unit.
– With 19 mm thick walls:
The front edges of the top and bottom hinges should be flush with the
front edge of the housing side wall.
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Installing the appliance
Check the position of the fixing
bracket at the top and bottom front
edge of the furniture side wall again.
This will create a gap all round of 42mm to the front edges of the housing
unit side walls.
On furniture with door fittings (e.g.
stubs, seals etc.) the dimension of
these must be taken into account
when making sure there is a gap all
round of 42 mm.
Pull the appliance forwards by the
appropriate dimension.
The hinges and covers will now protrude by the dimension of the door fitting.
Tip: Remove the door fittings. This will
ensure that the door is flush with the
surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors.
Align the appliance on both sides
by altering the adjustable feet using
the spanner supplied.
If the all round gap of 42 mm is not
maintained between the appliance
housing and the front edge of the
housing unit side wall, the door may
not shut properly.
This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accumulate and lead to
faults in the appliance. These can all
lead to increased energy consumption.
Securing the appliance in the
niche
Press the appliance against the side
of the housing unit on the hinge side.
Screw chipboard screws through
the hinge plates at the top and bottom to secure the appliance to the
housing unit.
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Installing the appliance
Push the loose bracket against the
furniture wall.
Snap off any protruding ends from
the fixing bracket. They are no longer
required.
Replace covers and on the fix-
ing brackets.
Secure fixing bracket to the hous-
ing unit side wall with screw . Drill
holes in the housing unit side walls if
necessary.
Secure fixing bracket to the hous-
ing unit side walls using screws .
Drill holes in the housing unit side
walls if necessary.
Important: Push the protruding
bracket using your thumb towards
the housing unit wall whilst tightening
the screws. The appliance must not
pull back into the unit.
Re-tighten screws and .
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Installing the appliance
Only for an appliance with a niche
height greater than 140cm
For additional stability of the appliance
in the unit, push the rods supplied in
underneath the appliance between it
and the floor of the housing unit:
Then secure handle to one of the
rods .
Fitting the furniture door
The furniture door must be at least
16mm thick and not exceed 19mm
thick.
The following gap dimensions must be
maintained:
– The gap between the furniture door
and the unit door above must be at
least 3mm.
– The vertical gap between furniture
doors should also be about 3mm.
The exact dimension will vary depending on the radius of the furniture
door edges.
If fitted in a run of units make sure that
the top edge of the furniture door is at
the same height as neighbouring unit
doors.
The furniture door must be fitted correctly and not under tension.
Use the handle to push the rod into
the guide as far as it will go. Remove
the handle and fit it to the other rod
and push this into its guide as far as it
will go.
Important. Keep the handle somewhere safe in case you ever need to
fit the appliance into a new housing
unit.
Close the appliance door.
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Installing the appliance
Fitting a door front which is heavier
than the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges. This can cause
subsequent functional problems.
Before fitting furniture doors, ensure
that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted:
ApplianceMaximum weight
of furniture door in
kg
K 35222 iD21
K 37222 iD26
When fitting large or divided furniture
doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing
brackets should be used. These are
available to order from Miele.
A gap of 8mm is set ex-works
between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket. Double check this gap
and reset it if necessary.
Push fitting aids up to the height of
the furniture door: the lower edge X
of the fitting aids must be at the same
height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted (see on the
diagram).
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Tip: Push fitting aids together with
the furniture front up to the height of the
adjoining unit furniture doors.
Undo nuts and take fixing bracket
off together with fitting aids .
Installing the appliance
Place the furniture door with the outer
side downwards on a stable surface.
Using a pencil, lightly mark a line
down the centre of the inside of the
furniture door .
Hang fixing bracket with the fitting
aids onto the inside of the furniture
door. Align the fixing bracket centrally.
Attach the fixing bracket securely us-
ing at least 6 short chipboard
screws. (On cassette doors only
use 4 screws on the edges). Drill
holes in the furniture door if necessary.
Pull the fitting aids upwards to re-
move them .
Turn them around and fit them into
the middle slots on the fixing bracket
for safe keeping.
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Installing the appliance
Fit side cover to the fixing bracket
on the opposite side of the hinge.
Turn the furniture door over and at-
tach the handle (if required).
Open the appliance door.
Hang the furniture door onto adjust-
ing bolts.
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Loosely attach nuts on the adjust-
ing bolts.
Close the door and check the dis-
tance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors. The gaps
should be even.
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Aligning the door
- Side adjustments (X)
Slide the furniture door.
- Height adjustment (Y)
Use a screwdriver to adjust bolts.
Installing the appliance
Whilst counterholding adjusting
bolts with a screwdriver, tighten
nuts on the appliance door with
ring spanner.
Cover strip must be completely
hidden in the niche, and must not
protrude.
A gap of 8mm is set ex-works
between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket. This must only be adjusted within its permitted range.
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Installing the appliance
Drill holes in the furniture door and
fit screws. Make sure the two
metal edges are aligned (Symbol//).
Close the appliance door and the fur-
niture door.
Tighten all screws again.
Replace top cover, and click it into
place.
- Depth adjustment (Z)
Loosen screws at the top of the
appliance door, and screw on the
fixing bracket at the bottom. By moving the furniture door, create a gap of
2mm between the furniture door and
the housing unit.
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Replace side covers, making sure
you hear them click into place.
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To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted:
– The door must close properly.
– The door must not touch the housing
unit.
– The seal at the top edge of the
handle side must fit properly.
To double check place a torch in the
appliance and close the door.
Turn the lights out in the room. If you
can see any light shining out from the
sides double check the installation.
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50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +603-6209-0288
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Tel: 0800 464 353
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