Miele K 37472 iD, K 34472 iD, K 34473 iD, K 35472 iD, K 35473 iD Operating instructions

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-GB M.-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

Optional accessories............................................................................................. 17

Switching on and off ...........................................................................................18

Before using for the first time................................................................................ 18

Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 19

Switching on.......................................................................................................... 19

Switching off.......................................................................................................... 19

Switching off the appliance in Sabbath mode .................................................19

Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 20

The correct temperature..................................................................................... 21

. . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh zone.................................. 21

Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool)............................................... 21

Temperature display.............................................................................................. 22

Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 22

Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone ............................................. 23

Using Super cool ................................................................................................. 24

Door alarm ...........................................................................................................25

Switching the door alarm off early ........................................................................ 25

Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 26

Safety lock ........................................................................................................ 26

Audible tones................................................................................................... 27

Display brightness ............................................................................................ 28

Sabbath mode ................................................................................................... 29

Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 31

Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 31

Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 32

When shopping for food........................................................................................ 32

Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 32

Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone............................................................... 33

Dry compartment  ............................................................................................... 34

Humidity controlled compartment ,  ................................................................ 34

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Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 36

Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 36

Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 36

Adjustable shelves / Adjustable shelves with lighting........................................... 36

Moving the adjustable shelves / adjustable shelves with lighting.................... 36

Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 37

PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................................................................... 37

Defrosting............................................................................................................. 39

Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................40

Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 41

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 43

Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 44

Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 44

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................45

Noises................................................................................................................... 53

Miele@home......................................................................................................... 54

After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 56

Information for dealers ....................................................................................... 57

Demo mode ........................................................................................................ 57

Electrical connection ..........................................................................................59

Installation............................................................................................................ 60

Location................................................................................................................. 60

Climate range ................................................................................................... 60

Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 60

Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 62

Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ......................62

Stainless steel front.......................................................................................... 62

Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................63

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

Use Drawers 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

Symbol Meaning Function

 Safety lock Prevents the appliance being switched off,

the temperature being altered, Super cool
being switched on and settings being
altered by mistake.

 Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door alarm tone

 Miele@home Only visible when a communication module

or communication stick is fitted and signed
on (see "Miele@home")

 Display brightness set-

tings

 PerfectFresh

temperature

 Sabbath mode For switching Sabbath mode on and off

 Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to

 Alarm Lights 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 0to 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, current
temperature 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
between1 and4 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.