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. 09 939 120
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................11
How to save energy............................................................................................. 12
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 14
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 64
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 65
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 69
Fitting the furniture door........................................................................................ 76
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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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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
PerfectFresh zone just above
0 °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
Control panel
a
On/Off sensor
for the whole appliance
b
Optical interface
(for Service technicians only)
c
On/Off sensor for the
Super cool function
d
For setting the temperature
( = colder),
Selector sensor in settings mode
e
OK sensor for confirming a selection
f
For setting the temperature
( = warmer),
Selector sensor in settings mode
g
Sensor for accessing or leaving settings mode
h
For switching off the door alarm
i
Display with temperature and symbols (symbols only visible in settings
mode, in the event of an alarm/message; see table for explanation of
symbols)
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Guide to the appliance
Symbols
SymbolMeaningFunction
Safety lockPrevents the appliance being switched off,
the temperature being altered, Super cool
being switched on and settings being
altered by mistake.
Audible tonesChoice of sensor tone and door alarm tone
Miele@homeOnly visible when a communication module
or communication stick is fitted and signed
on (see "Miele@home")
Display brightness set-
tings
PerfectFresh
temperature
Sabbath modeFor switching Sabbath mode on and off
Mains connectionConfirms that the appliance is connected to
AlarmLights up when there is a door alarm,
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is
switched on)
For adjusting the brightness of the display
For altering the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on
flashes when there are fault messages
For switching off Demo mode
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel
b
Fan
c
Adjustable shelves with lighting
(FlexiLight)
d
Door shelf / Egg tray
e
Adjustable shelves
f
Bottle rack
g
Bottle shelf
h
PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment
i
Condensate channel and drain hole
j
Regulator for setting the moisture
level in the humidity controlled compartments (depending on model)
k
PerfectFresh zone humidity controlled compartment
(depending on model)
This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
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The PerfectFresh zone satisfies the requirements of a chill compartment to
EN ISO 15502.
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.
Stainless steel care
Each application of the Miele stainless
steel conditioner (supplied in a bottle)
forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating. It gently removes water
marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a
uniformly shiny surface.
The stainless steel cleaning cloth is
impregnated with stainless steel conditioner for optimum cleaning and protection.
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
scratching during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Tip: We recommend treating stainless
steel surfaces with the Miele stainless
steel conditioning agent immediately
after removing the protective foil (see
"Accessories - Optional accessories").
Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellant
protective coating.
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.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
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Switching on and off
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
A tone will sound each time a sensor is
touched. You can deactivate this, if you
wish (see "Selecting further settings Audible tones").
Switching on
When the appliance is connected to the
electrical supply, the mains connection
symbol will appear in the display
after a short while.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The mains connection symbol will
go out and the temperature display will
appear.
The appliance will start cooling.
When the door is opened, the interior
lighting comes on and the LED lighting
on the adjustable shelves becomes
brighter until it reaches its maximum
brightness.
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is still activated.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
Switching off the appliance in Sabbath mode
The appliance can be switched off directly at any time.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched 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.
When the appliance is switched back
on again, Sabbath mode is deactivated.
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Switching on and off
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.
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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
and in the PerfectFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C
in the refrigerator section.
In the PerfectFresh zone the temperature is controlled automatically and is in
the range 0to 3°C.
Automatic temperature distribution
(DynaCool)
The fan switches on automatically when
the cooling system for the refrigerator
switches on. It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more
evenly so that all the food will be chilled
to about the same degree.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the average, currenttemperature in the refrigerator.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this temperature to then be shown as a constant temperature in the display.
Setting the temperature
Use the two sensors underneath the
display to set the temperature.
By touching the sensor
– the temperature will get colder,
– Leaving a finger on the sensor
changes the temperature continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after the last
time a sensor has been touched, the
current temperature inside the appliance is automatically shown.
Or
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
If 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 display, as it
will take this long for the appliance to
give an accurate reading.
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 from
3°C to 9°C.
– the temperature will get warmer.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
The following information shows in the
display while the sensors are being
touched:
– Touching a sensor once: the last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent touch of the
sensor: adjusts the temperature
shown in 1°C steps.
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Adjusting the temperature in
the PerfectFresh zone
In the PerfectFresh zone the temperature is maintained between 0 and 3 °C.
However, if you would like it to be
warmer or colder, e.g. when storing
fish, you can adjust the temperature
slightly.
5 is the default setting for the
PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of
between1 and4 is selected the temperature can fall below 0°C. Food
could freeze.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes.
The correct temperature
You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh zone by touching
the or sensor. You can choose
from settings 1 to 9:
1: lowest temperature,
9: highest temperature.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.
The newly set temperature for the
PerfectFresh zone will gradually be
reached.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
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Using Super cool
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).
Switching on Super cool
Super cool is particularly recommended
for the rapid chilling of large amounts of
fresh food or drink.
Touch the Super cool sensor so that
it is highlighted in yellow.
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 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.
Touch the Super cool sensor so that
it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
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Door alarm
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if
the door is left open.
The alarm will sound if the door is left
open for a long time. The alarm symbol will light up.
The period of time before the door
alarm sounds is 2 minutes (default setting) or 4 minutes, depending on the
setting selected. The door alarm can
also be switched off (see "Selecting further settings - Audible tones").
The alarm will stop and the alarm symbol will go out as soon as the door
is closed.
If the audible tone does not sound in
the event of a door alarm, then the
audible tone has been switched off in
settings mode (see "Selecting further
settings - Audible tones").
Switching the door alarm off
early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off if you wish.
Touch the sensor for switching off the
door alarm.
The alarm sound will stop.
The alarm symbol will continue to be
lit up until the door is closed.
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Selecting further settings
Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
When in settings mode, the door
alarm and other fault messages are
automatically deactivated although the
alarm symbol appears in the display.
Available settings
Activating or deactivating the
safety lock
Switching audible tones on/off
Altering the display brightness
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone
Switching Sabbath mode on/off
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone is described in "The
correct temperature".
The other further settings are described
in more detail below.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to prevent:
– the appliance being switched off by
mistake,
– the temperature being changed by
mistake,
– Super cool being selected by mis-
take,
– settings being adjusted by mistake (it
is only possible to deactivate the
lock).
This prevents the appliance being
switched off or settings adjusted
without your knowledge, by children, for
example.
Activating or deactivating the safety
lock
Touch the settings sensor.
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All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
By touching the or sensor, you
can now select whether the safety
lock is activated or deactivated:
0: the safety lock is deactivated
1: the safety lock is activated
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
Selecting further settings
Audible tones
The appliance has audible tones such
as the sensor tone and the door alarm.
The sensor tone and door alarm tone
can be switched on or off.
There are four settings to choose from.
Option 3 is set the factory, i.e. the
sensor tone and the door alarm are
switched on.
Switching audible tones on/off
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.
The symbol will appear in the display
when the lock is activated.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperatures ( or ) repeatedly until the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
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Selecting further settings
By touching the or sensor you
can now select:
0: sensor tone off; door alarm off
1: sensor tone off; door alarm on
(after 4 minutes)
2: sensor tone off; door alarm on
(after 2 minutes)
3: sensor tone on; door alarm on
(after 2 minutes)
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.
Display brightness
The display brightness can be adjusted
to suit lighting conditions in the room.
The display brightness can be adjusted
in steps from 1to3. The factory default
setting is 3 (maximum brightness).
Altering the display brightness
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes.
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Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
By touching the or sensor you
can now alter the brightness of the
display:
1: dimmest setting
2: medium setting
3: brightest setting.
Selecting further settings
Sabbath mode
The appliance offers a Sabbath mode
for the purposes of religious observance.
The following are switched off:
– the interior lighting when the door is
opened,
– all audible and visual signals,
– the temperature display,
– Super cool (if previously switched on)
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.
The following can be selected:
– the settings sensor for switching off
Sabbath mode
– and the On/Off sensor.
The Sabbath mode function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
120hours.
Ensure that the door is properly
closed, as visual and audible alarms
are switched off.
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Selecting further settings
Switching on Sabbath mode
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperatures ( or ) repeatedly until the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
As soon as the symbol goes out in
the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath
mode is switched on.
Switch off Sabbath mode after the
Sabbath has passed.
Switching off Sabbath mode
Touch the settings sensor to leave
Sabbath mode.
The temperature will appear in the display and the interior lighting will come
on.
By touching the or sensor you
can now switch on Sabbath mode. To
do this, select setting 1
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol lights up.
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Storing food in the refrigerator section
Different storage zones
Due to the natural circulation of the air
in the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator section. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
area of the refrigerator section. Make
use of the different zones when placing
food in the appliance.
This appliance has automatic Dynamic
cooling, which helps to keep an even
temperature when the fan is running,
making the difference between the
various zones is 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 in the refrigerator section is directly above the PerfectFresh
zone dividing plate and at the back of
the appliance. The temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone compartments is
even colder.
– pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4 °C.
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans).
Danger of explosion.
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.
Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator as it may freeze to the
back wall.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.
Use these areas in the refrigerator and
in the PerfectFresh zone 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,
– soft cheese and other dairy products,
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the refrigerator, as this is essential
for keeping the appliance cool.
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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:
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.
Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refrigerator
section (there are some exceptions to
this rule in the PerfectFresh zone - see
below). This will prevent food smells
from affecting other foods, food from
drying out, and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is especially important for storing protein-based food
such as meat or fish.
The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the
correct temperature and maintaining
good standards of hygiene.
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal
storage conditions for fruit, vegetables,
fish, meat and dairy products. Food
stays fresh considerably longer while
retaining both flavour and vitamins.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is maintained automatically at
between 0 - 3 °C. While lower than the
temperature in a standard refrigerator,
this is the optimum temperature range
for storing fresh food which is not sensitive to cold. The deterioration process
is decelerated in this temperature range
so food can be stored without loss of
freshness for considerably longer than
in a standard refrigerator.
The humidity level in the PerfectFresh
zone can also be regulated to suit the
food being stored. Food retains its own
moisture if stored at a higher humidity
and so does not dry out as quickly. This
allows it to stay crisp and fresh for
longer.
The PerfectFresh zone is divided into two areas:
– The temperature is between 0-3 °C in
the top dry compartment and the
humidity level is not increased.
Use this compartment to store fish,
meat, dairy products and any other
type of food, providing it is wrapped.
– The temperature is between 0-3°C in
the bottom humidity controlledcompartment (depending on model,
there may be one or more of this type
of compartment). Depending on the
position of the regulator, the humidity
level is not increased or increased.
Fruit and vegetables can be stored in
this compartment with the humidity
increased.
Remember that the fresher the food
when placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh zone
approx. 30-60 minutes before using it.
The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room
temperature.
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
Dry compartment
The dry compartment is ideal for storing
foods which perish easily, such as
– fish and seafood;
– meat, poultry and sausages;
– salads and lettuce;
– dairy products, e.g. yogurt, cheese,
cream, quark etc;
– you can also use the dry compart-
ment to store all kinds of food,
providing it is wrapped.
The main advantage of the dry compartment is the low temperature (rather
than the humidity). The humidity in the
dry compartment is approximately the
same as in a standard refrigerator.
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.
Always keep these foods covered or
wrapped.
Humidity controlled compartment ,
The humidity controlled compartment
has a regulator which is used to adjust
the relative humidity.
Slide the regulator to the or relative
humidity setting.
Humidity level not increased
At the setting the humidity controlled
compartment becomes a dry compartment - the regulator opens the vents in
the compartment so the humidity escapes (see "Dry compartment").
Increased humidity
With the regulator at the setting the
humidity controlled compartment is
suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
The regulator closes the vents in the
compartment so that moisture is retained.
The humidity greatly depends on the
type and quantity of food being stored,
if stored unwrapped.
The humidity can be too low if there is
only a small amount stored in the compartment.
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Tip: If you are only storing a small
amount of food, wrap it in airtight packaging.
High humidity in the humidity controlled compartment can cause condensate to build up on the floor of
the compartment as well as beneath
the lid.
Use a cloth to remove the condensate.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
The following tips may help if you
find that food you have stored does
not keep well (e.g. food becomes
limp or wilts after only being stored
for a short time):
Only use the appliance for storing
fresh food. The condition of the food
when it is first placed in the appliance
is an important factor in determining
how long it stays fresh.
Clean the PerfectFresh compartments
before storing food in them.
Allow very moist food to drain before
placing it in the PerfectFresh zone
Do not store food which is sensitive
to cold in the PerfectFresh zone (see
"Food which is not suitable for storing
in the refrigerator").
Select the correct PerfectFresh com-
partment as well as the correct position for the humidity controlled compartment regulator (humidity not increased or humidity increased).
Increased humidity in the humidity
controlled compartment is achieved
via the moisture present in the food
being stored, i.e. the more food
stored in the compartment, the higher
the humidity.
If too much moisture has gathered on
the floor of the compartment and the
food has been affected, select the
setting.
Otherwise dry the floor and underneath the lid with a cloth and place a
rack or similar item in the compartment so that moisture can then drip
down.
If the humidity level becomes too low,
wrap the food in airtight packaging.
If you think that the temperature in
the PerfectFresh zone is too high or
too low, try regulating it by altering
the temperature of the refrigerator
section slightly by 1 to 2 °C. The temperature must be increased if ice
crystals start to form on the floor of
the PerfectFresh zone as otherwise
the cold temperature will damage the
food.
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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
Adjustable shelves / Adjustable shelves with lighting
The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable shelves.
You can illuminate the refrigerator section as you wish by moving the shelves.
If the lighting is not working, check
that the shelves are positioned in the
side supports correctly:
The shelves have metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand front corner
which supply power to the LED lighting. Make sure when inserting the
shelves that the contacts click into the
shelf supports correctly.
Moving the adjustable shelves / adjustable shelves with lighting
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Pull the bottle holder upwards to re-
move it from the rear edge of the
bottle shelf.
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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 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.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance.
Raise the bottle rack slightly at the
front, and pull it forwards a little 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 rear rail must face upwards to prevent bottles from touching the back of
the appliance.
Stoppers prevent the bottle rack from
being dislodged by mistake.
PerfectFresh zone compartments
The compartments in the PerfectFresh
zone are on telescopic runners, and can
be removed for filling, emptying or
cleaning purposes.
Remove the bottle shelf from the door
to make it easier to take out the compartments.
Pull the compartments out as far as
they will go.
Holding the sides of the compartment
at the back, lift it up and then forwards and out.
Push the runners back in again to
avoid damaging them.
Carefully pull out the lid between the
compartments slightly, and lift it
down and out.
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Take care when cleaning the appliance that you do not wash the special lubricant out of the telescopic
runners.
Wipe them with a well-wrung out
damp cloth only.
To replace the compartment lid, insert
it from beneath into the holders, and
push it back until it clicks into place.
To replace the compartment:
Push the runners back in completely
and then place the compartment on
them.
Push the compartment into the appli-
ance until it clicks into position.
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Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh zone
The refrigerator section and the
PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and PerfectFresh zone 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.
Defrosting
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Cleaning and care
Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the lighting
or the metal discs (contacts) in the
left-hand shelf supports.
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:
– melamine eraser blocks,
– sharp metal scrapers.
We recommend treating stainless steel
surfaces with Miele stainless steel
conditioning agent (see "Guide to the
appliance - Optional accessories").
Unlike stainless steel cleaning agents,
the conditioning agent does not contain any abrasive substances and will
gently remove soiling. Each time it is
used, it forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating.
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.
– 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,
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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.
Remove the shelves and bottle shelf
from the door.
Remove the compartments and the
compartment lid from the
PerfectFresh zone (see "Adjusting the
interior fittings - PerfectFresh zone
compartments").
Take the glass plate out of the divid-
ing plate.
To remove the stainless steel trim with
LED lighting or the stainless steel trim
and the rear protective strips, proceed
as follows:
Place the shelf with the top facing
downwards on a worktop covered
with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).
Stainless steel trim with LED lighting
Important. Ensure that you loosen
the side on which the contacts
(metal discs) are not located first.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Adjustable shelves / Adjustable
shelves with lighting
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting or the stainless steel trim on
the adjustable shelves is not suit-able for cleaning in a dishwasher.
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting must not be placed in water
when cleaning it.
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Cleaning and care
Grasp the plastic surround on the
left-hand side of the stainless steel
trim at its furthest back point.
1. Pull the plastic surround away from
the shelf and
2. pull the trim off at the same time.
Then do the same on the opposite
side
3. Pull the protective strip off the shelf.
After cleaning the shelf, attach the
stainless steel trim and protective
strip in the reverse order.
Bottle and door shelves
The stainless steel trim on the bottle
and door shelves is not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
To remove the stainless steel trim, proceed as follows:
Place the shelf on a worktop, with the
front face down.
Grasp one end of the trim and bend it
away from the shelf. The complete
trim will then detach from the shelf
After cleaning, refit the stainless steel
trim to the shelf in the reverse order
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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
shelves, bottle or door shelves is notsuitable 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 or strips
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.
– bottle holder, butter dish, egg tray
(depending on model)
– the bottle shelf and shelves in the
door (with stainless steel trim removed)
– the adjustable shelves (with the trim
removed)
– the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves
– all drawers and the drawer lid (de-
pending on model)
– the bottle rack
These accessories should all be hand
washed.
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Cleaning and care
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered.
Use a straw or similar to clear the
drain hole if necessary.
To do this, remove the PerfectFresh
zone compartments.
Be careful not to wash out the special lubricant in the telescopic runners during cleaning.
The PerfectFresh zone compartments
are on telescopic runners. Clean the
telescopic runners with a damp cloth.
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent can be used to remove any
soiling from the stainless steel trim.
Tip: It is important to treat the stainless
steel trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each time it is cleaned.
This will protect the surface and help
prevent re-soiling.
Leave the door open to air the appli-
ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.
Cleaning the door seal
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.
The left-hand shelf supports have
metal discs (contacts) which supply
power to the LED lighting.
Make sure that the contacts are clean
and dry before inserting the shelves
with LED lighting.
Push the shelf in until it clicks into position, as otherwise the lighting will not
work.
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.
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.
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Place food in the appliance and close
the door.
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 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!
Switch off Demo mode (see "Information for deal-
ers - Demo mode").
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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.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The temperature in the appliance
rises.
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.
This is not a fault. The temperature is too high.
Adjust the temperature.
Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
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ProblemCause and remedy
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the appliance at the
bottom near the compressor (depending on
model).
This is not a fault. The electronic unit for the compressor is equipped with an operation and fault diagnosis LED indicator light which flashes every 15
seconds (depending on model).
Problem solving guide
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Problem solving guide
Display warnings
MessageCause and remedy
The alarm symbol
lights up in the display
and an alarm sounds.
"F0toF9" appears in
the display.
The door alarm has been activated.
Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol
will go out and the alarm will stop.
There is a fault.
Call the Miele Service Department.
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The interior lighting is not working.
ProblemCause and remedy
The LED lighting on the
shelves is not working.
To avoid overheating, the LED lighting switches itself
off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door
is left open.
Close the appliance door.
When the door is opened again, the interior lighting
will come on.
If not, the LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is
faulty.
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.
Caution. Laser beam class 1M
Do not remove the lighting covers.
Should the covers be damaged or need to be re-
moved due to damage, do not use optical instruments (magnifying glass or similar) to look at the
lighting. This can damage the eyes.
Problem solving guide
Replace the shelf with LED lighting (available from
Miele).
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Problem solving guide
ProblemCause and remedy
The LED lighting on the
shelves is not working.
The LED lighting on one
of the shelves is not
working.
Liquid has been spilt onto the LED lighting on one of
the shelves or the metal discs (contacts) in the lefthand shelf supports.
The safety switch off mechanism has switched off the
interior lighting.
Wipe the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with
a damp cloth and dry it or leave it outside the appliance to dry. Clean the metal discs (contacts) in
the shelf supports by wiping and drying them.
Make sure that the contacts are clean and dry be-
fore inserting the shelves with lighting in the appliance.
Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.
Close the appliance door.
When the door is opened again, the interior lighting
will come on.
If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
Call the Miele Service Department.
The shelf has not been positioned correctly on the
shelf supports.
Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.
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ProblemCause and remedy
The LED lighting for the
PerfectFresh zone does
not work.
To avoid overheating, the LED lighting switches itself
off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door
is left open.
Close the appliance door.
When the door is opened again, the interior lighting
will come on.
If this is not the case, the LED lighting is faulty.
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). Do not use optical instruments (magnifying
glass or similar) to look at the lighting. This can
damage the eyes.
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.
There is no audible
alarm although the door
has been open for a
long time.
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
The floor of the refrigerator section is wet.
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").
This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been switched
off in settings mode (see "Selecting further settings Audible tones").
This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation.
The condensate drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
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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 or frost-free 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
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.
Bottles or containers are
touching 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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Miele@home
a
Miele@home communication enabled appliance
b
Miele@home communication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XKM3000Z
c
Miele@home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality
d
Miele@home Gateway XGW3000
e
WiFi router
f
Connection to a Home automation system
g
Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop
h
Internet connection
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Miele@home
Please note that the Miele@home and
SuperVision system is currently only
available in selected countries.
This appliance / is network enabled
and can be connected to the
Miele@home system via a communication module or communication stick
and a conversion kit where required.
The Miele@home system enables network enabled appliances to send information via the household wiring network to a master appliance such as
an oven with SuperVision functionality,
about their operational status, as well
as information about the progress of the
programme.
Displaying information and controlling appliances
– SuperVision master appliance
The status of other signed on appliances can be shown in the display of
some network enabled appliances.
– Mobile device
A PC, Notebook, Tablet PC or a
Smartphone can be used within the
reception area of a household WLAN
to display status information about
signed on appliances and carry out
certain functions.
– Household network
The Miele@home system enables
smart living. The Miele@home Gateway allows other network enabled
appliances to integrate into the
household bus system.
– In Germany, network enabled appli-
ances can be integrated into the
QIVICON Smart Home Platform instead of the Miele@home Gateway
(www.qivicon.de).
SmartStart (depending on household
appliance)
Smart grid enabled appliances can be
started automatically at a time when
electricity costs are favourable or when
a favourable supply of electricity is
available (e.g. from a solar power system).
Optional accessories (depending on
household appliance)
– Communication module XKM3000Z
or communication stick XKS3000Z
– Conversion kit for communication
system XKV
– Miele@home Gateway XGW3000
These accessories are supplied with
their own installation and operating instructions.
Further information
Further information regarding
Miele@home is available on the internet
and in the instruction manuals of the
various Miele@home components.
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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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Demo mode
The appliance can be demonstrated in
the showroom or at exhibitions in
"Demo mode". In this mode the control
panel and interior lighting are active but
the compressor remains switched off,
so that the appliance does not cool
down.
Switching on demo mode
Switch the appliance off using the
On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is still activated.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
Information for dealers
Place your finger on the sensor,
and leave it there.
At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the sensor).
Leave your finger on the sensor
until the symbol appears in the display.
Then release the sensor.
Demo mode is switched on and the
symbol appears in the display.
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Information for dealers
Switching off Demo mode
The symbol is lit up in the display.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperatures ( or ) repeatedly until the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
1 flashes in the display (means: Demo
mode is switched on) and the symbol
lights up.
Touch the or sensor until 0 ap-
pears (means: Demo mode is
switched off).
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.
Demo mode is switched off, the symbol goes out.
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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.
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.
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.
– 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
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:
Open the appliance door and remove
the red safety catch (depending on
model).
– 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.
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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
K34472iD1220 – 1236
K34473iD1220 – 1236
K35472iD1397 – 1413
K35473iD1397 – 1413
K37472iD1772 – 1788
K37473iD1772 – 1788
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Limiting the opening angle of the door
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 to 90°.
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the appliance is installed.
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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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.
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:
To remove the soft-close
mechanism
Warning. The soft-close mechanism
snaps shut when dismantled.
Danger of injury.
Place the door with the outer side
downwards on a stable surface.
Remove the soft-close mechanism
from the ball joint.
Unscrew holder and remove the
soft-close mechanism.
Remove the locking pins from the top
of the hinges.
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Undo ball joint using a screwdriver
and reposition and secure it as
shown.
Now turn the appliance door over so
that the outer side is now facing upwards (the hinges remain open).
Danger of injury.
Do not close the hinges.
Changing the door hinging
To secure the soft-close mechanism
Turn the appliance door over again so
that the outer side is now facing
downwards.
Screw holder onto the hinge and
tighten securely.
Open out soft-close mechanism
and hook it into the ball joint.
Remove screws completely.
Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners .
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Changing the door hinging
Hang appliance door onto pre-fit-
ted screws and , and tighten
screws and securely.
Replace covers , and .
Refit the locking pins into the top of
the hinges to prevent the door 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 4 corners 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
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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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Preparing the appliance
Position the appliance in front of the
housing unit.
Installing the appliance
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.
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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Installing the appliance
With 16 mm thick unit walls:
Clip spacers and on the right-
hand side of the hinges.
Open the appliance door.
Remove cover .
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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.
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
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.
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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Push the loose bracket against the
furniture wall.
Installing the appliance
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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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 34472 iD19
K 34473 iD19
Installing the appliance
K 35472 iD21
K 35473 iD21
K 37472 iD26
K 37473 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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Installing the appliance
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 .
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.
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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.
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).
Installing the appliance
Open the appliance door.
Hang the furniture door onto adjust-
ing bolts.
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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Installing the appliance
Aligning the door
- Side adjustments (X)
Slide the furniture door.
- Height adjustment (Y)
Use a screwdriver to adjust bolts.
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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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.
Installing the appliance
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.
Replace side covers, making sure
you hear them click into place.
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Installing the appliance
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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