Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 05 989 270
Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Super cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Moving the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chilling and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Important notes:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Placing in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contents
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
If the old appliance had a different hinging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Building in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Freezer compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fitting a furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Description of the appliance
a Temperature display
b Super cool button and indicator light
c On/Off and temperature selector dial
d Light contact switch
e Freezer compartment *
f Shelves
g Condensate channel and
drain hole
h Fruit and vegetable containers
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i Butter and cheese compartment
j Egg trays
k Interior lighting
l Adjustable door shelf
m Divider
* depending on model
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
Please ensure that your old appliance
is disposed of at an authorised disposal
centre only. Contact your local authority
for advice if required.
Make sure that the pipework is not
damaged whilst moving an old
appliance. This is to ensure that the
refrigerant and oil in the compressor
cannot leak into the environment. It is
important that they are disposed of in a
safe manner by authorised persons
only.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
See the appropriate section in the
Warning and safety instructions.
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Warning and safety instructions
Technical safety
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
Before installation and before using
for the first time, read the operating
instructions carefully. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance. This way you will avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to
the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct usage
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for the cool
storage of foodstuffs as well as for
storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for the preparation of ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
improper use of the appliance.
which is very environment friendly.
Although it is flammable, it does not
damage the ozone layer and does not
increase the green house effect. The
use of this environment friendly 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, but does not have any
adverse effect on the performance of
the appliance.
Care must be taken during
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 open fires
and anything which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department
for advice.
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 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
The more refrigerant there is in an
appliance the larger the room it
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Warning and safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that
the rating on the data plate
corresponds to the voltage and
frequency of the household supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid risk of damage to the appliance.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
tested by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these operating and installation
instructions.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However, it may be suitable for such
usage subject to a risk assessment of
the installation being carried out by a
suitably qualified engineer.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held
responsible.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
the plug has been withdrawn.
–
Do not pull on the cable, only on the
plug.
the mains fuse is withdrawn.
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or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
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countries where this is applicable).
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.
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth
straight from the freezer compartment.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Never store explosive materials in
the appliance. Switching on
thermostats may produce sparks which
could present a fire hazard.
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Warning and safety instructions
If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof in the refrigerator,
make sure it is tightly closed and stored
upright.
Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer
compartment. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage
to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer compartment make sure
bottles are not left in for more than one
hour, otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
Observe the "use by" dates 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. Follow the instructions given on
food manufacturer’s packaging on
storage conditions required as well as
the "use by" date.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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remove frost and ice,
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separate frozen foods and remove
ice cube trays.
Otherwise the evaporator will be
damaged and the appliance will not be
able to be used again (total damage).
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
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Do not use defrosting sprays, or
de-icers as they could contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts and which may cause the
build up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seals. These cause the seals
to become porous in the course of time.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could cause
damage to the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures). It must not be
used in ranges for which it is not
designed. 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 will lead to the appliance
switching off for longer periods so that
it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
Never use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. The steam could attack the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Warning and safety instructions
Disposal of old appliances
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.
Before disposing of an old
appliance, unplug it and render the
plug useless. Cut off the cable directly
behind the appliance and at the plug to
prevent misuse.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
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Operation
Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
^
the accessories with luke warm water
and a little washing up liquid and
then dry using a soft cloth.
Switching on
Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in a
^
clockwise direction away from the "0"
position.
Forcing it beyond its range would
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will
go, then turn it back again.
An 8 will flash briefly in the temperature
display followed by a bar lighting up.
The appliance starts cooling. The
interior light will come on if the door is
opened.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday
switch the appliance off at the mains,
^
withdraw the plug (pull on the plug
^
and not the cable),
defrost the freezer compartment,
^
clean the appliance out and
^
leave the doors ajar to air the
^
appliance
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching off
^
Using a coin turn the On/Off dial in an
anti-clockwise direction back to the
"0" position.
The temperature display goes out. The
cooling process and the interior light
are switched off.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
the more often the door is opened
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and the longer it is kept open,
if too much food is stored in it at
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once,
– the warmer the food is which is put
into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
. . . in the freezer
(depending on model)
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen food for a long time a
temperature of at least -18 °C is
needed. At this temperature the growth
of micro organisms is generally halted.
As soon as the temperature rises to
above -10 °C , the micro organisms
become active in the food again so that
it cannot be kept as long. Partially
defrosted or defrosted food must not be
re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once
it has been cooked as the high
temperatures achieved when cooking
destroy most micro organisms.
Temperature selection
The temperature is set with the
temperature dial.
. . . in the refrigerator
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C
in the middle of the refrigerator section.
^
Using a coin turn the temperature
dial in a clockwise direction to the
required setting.
Forcing it beyond its range would
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will
go, then turn it back again.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
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The correct temperature
With normal use and for short term
storage of food in the freezer
compartment a setting of between 2
and 3 is usually sufficient.
With normal use and for long term
storage of food in the freezer
compartment a setting of between 3
and 4 is usually sufficient.
Temperature display
During normal operation the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature in the
middle of the appliance.
If the temperature in the appliance is
not within the range which can be
displayed, i.e. between 0 and 9 °C, only
a bar will show in the temperature
display.
Natural air circulation inside the
appliance will mean that there are areas
inside the appliance which will be
warmer or colder than the temperature
displayed. This is not a fault, it is quite
normal.
Make use of the different temperature
zones for storing your food correctly.
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Super cool
Super cool
The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature to
approx. 2 °C.
Switching on the Super cool function
Super cool is particularly
recommended for faster chilling of
large loads of fresh food or drink.
^ Press the Super cool button, the
Super cool indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the
appliance.
Switching off the Super cool function
The Super cool function switches itself
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.
The indicator light goes out and the
appliance continues running at normal
power.
To save energy the Super cool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Press the Super cool button. The
^
Super cool indicator light will go out.
The appliance continues running at
normal power.
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Storing food
Natural air circulation gives rise to
different temperature zones inside the
refrigerator section. Cold, heavy air
sinks to the lowest section of the
appliance.
Make use of the different zones
when placing food in the appliance.
The coldest zones are against the
back wall and above the vegetable
containers. Use the area above the
vegetable containers for perishable
foods such as meat, sausage, fish etc.
The warmest zone is in the top section
of the door. Use this for storing butter
and cheese.
Loading examples
When placing food in the appliance
^
load the top shelves first and work
your way down to the bottom starting
with baked goods, pre-cooked foods
and milk products and finishing with
meats, fish and sausages.
Use the vegetable containers for
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storing vegetables, salad and fruit.
Not all fruit and vegetables should
be stored together in the same
container as they give off natural
gases which affect the perishability
of other foods. (See section "Chilling
and storing food").
^ Fill the door shelves from the top to
the bottom.
Start with butter, cheese, small tins,
bottles and tubes in the upper
shelves, followed by large bottles,
juice containers and milk in the
bottom shelves.
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Do not store cooking oil in the
appliance door.
Traces of oil can cause stress
cracks to occur in the plastic
components in the door.
^
Use the freezer compartment for the
storage of frozen food, ice cubes and
ice-cream.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Pull the shelves forward as far as
^
they will go then lift them upwards to
remove them.
With the rear barrier facing upwards
^
place the shelf at the required
position.
The rear barrier must face upwards to
prevent food from touching the back
of the appliance and freezing to it.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance one of the shelves is
divided. The front section can be
pushed under the rear section.
^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf
forwards slightly and then push it
carefully under the rear half.
Adjusting the door shelves
Push the door shelf upwards then
^
remove it by pulling it forwards.
Replace the door shelf at the
^
required position. Ensure that it is
securely pushed back into position.
Moving the bottle divider
The bottle divider can be moved to the
left or right to ensure that bottles are
held securely in position when the door
is opened and shut.
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Chilling and storing food
Important notes:
Use the different cooling zones for
storing food correctly. See the
section on loading examples.
Food must not touch the back wall of
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the appliance. Otherwise it may
freeze to the back wall.
Do not store explosive materials in
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the appliance or any products
containing combustible gas (e.g.
spray cans). Danger of explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high
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percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed, and store upright.
– Hot food and drinks must be cooled
to room temperature before placing
them in the appliance.
– Store food covered or packaged.
This will prevent food smells or tastes
from affecting other foods and
prevent food from drying out. It will
also prevent any cross contamination
of bacteria.
Fruit and vegetables may, however,
be stored loose in the vegetable
containers.
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Do not store groceries too close to
each other. Space should be left
between individual items for air to
circulate.
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Do not keep the door open for too
long when putting food in and taking
it out of the appliance. This will help
save energy.
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The growth of bacteria, such as
salmonella, can be avoided by
setting the correct temperature and
maintaining good standards of
hygiene.
Food which should not be stored in a
refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration.
These include:
Fruit and vegetables such as
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bananas, avocado pears, papaya,
passion fruit, aubergines
Fruit which is not yet ripe
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Potatoes
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– Some hard cheeses
Some types of vegetables give off a
natural gas which speeds up the rate at
which food perishes. Some fruit and
vegetables react stongly to this gas
and should not be stored together in
the vegetable containers.
Examples of fruit which produce a
large amount of this natural gas are:
Apples, passion fruit, apricots, pears,
nectarines, peaches, plums, avocado
pears, papayas and figs.
Examples of fruit and vegetables
which react strongly to the natural
gases given off by other types of fruit
and vegetables are:
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,
apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes,
bananas, avocado pears, pears,
nectarines and peaches.
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Freezing and storing food
Using the freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment to:
store frozen food,
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make ice cubes and ice cream,
–
freeze small quantities of fresh food.
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Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer compartment check
that the packaging is not damaged,
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the use by date,
–
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop.
The length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C.
^ Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or box to transport it.
^
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
–
good condition.
The following types of food are
–
suitable for freezing :
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.
The following types of food are not
–
suitable for freezing :
grapes, lettuces, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed. To blanch: bring a large
saucepan of water to the boil,
immerse the vegetables in the fast
boiling water for 2-3 minutes,
depending on variety. Remove, cool
quickly in cold water and then drain.
–
Lean meat freezes better and can be
stored longer than fatty meat.
–
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
–
Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
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Freezing and storing food
Do not place hot foods or drinks in
–
the freezer compartment. This
causes already frozen food to thaw
and increases the energy
consumption considerably. Allow hot
foods and drinks to cool down before
placing them in the freezer
compartment.
Packing
Freeze food in portions.
^
Suitable packing material
– plastic freezer film
– freezer bags
– freezer containers
– aluminium foil
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
^ Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer burn on food.
^ Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– cold resistant adhesive tape.
^
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
unsuitable packing material
– wrapping paper
– grease-proof paper
– cellophane
– dustbin liners
– plastic carrier bags
Placing in the freezer
Place the food flat on the bottom of
^
the freezer compartment so that it
freezes through to the core as quickly
as possible.
Make sure that the packaging and
^
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
When freezing, make sure that food
already frozen does not come into
contact with fresh food being frozen
as this could cause the frozen food
to begin to defrost.
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in the microwave oven,
– in the oven using the "Fan" or
"Defrost" setting,
– at room temperature,
–
in the refrigerator.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables.
Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container it was in, the sink
and your hands.
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Warning
Never re-freeze partially of fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Ice cubes
Press down the release button on the
^
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa
ter. Any excess will flow out through
the outlet.
^ Now pull the release button up to
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray
on the bottom of one of the freezer
drawers.
^ Once frozen use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer.
Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks
To Cool drinks quickly place them in the
refrigerator section and switch on the
Super cool function.
When cooling drinks quickly, if placed
in the freezer compartment, make sure
bottles are not left for more than one
hour, as they could burst.
-
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by holding it under cold
running water for a short while.
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Defrosting
Refrigerator
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst it is in use. These are
automatically removed and defrosted
by the appliance.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are never blocked so
that the condensate can flow away
without hindrance.
Freezer compartment
(depending on model)
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically because frozen
food must not be allowed to defrost.
In normal use ice and frost will form on
the evaporator plate. If allowed to
accumulate, this will impair the
efficiency of the freezer and increase
the consumption of electricity.
Do not scrape ice and frost off the
evaporator plate as this can damage
the evaporator plate and the freezer
compartment making it unusable.
The freezer compartment should be
defrosted from time to time. It must be
defrosted if a layer of ice approx. 5 mm
thick has accumulated. It is best to
defrost when only very little food or no
food at all is left in the freezer.
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Before defrosting
^
Remove the frozen food from the
freezer compartment and place it in
another freezer or cool box or wrap it
in several layers of newspaper or
cloths and place it in a cool place
until the freezer compartment is
ready for use again.
Defrosting
To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible if food has
not been placed in another freezer.
The longer the food is left out at
room temperature, the faster it
defrosts.
Switch the appliance off.
^
Open the freezer compartment door.
^
Use a sponge or towel to soak up
^
water from defrosting.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot
water (not boiling) can be placed in the
freezer compartment. Closing the door
in this instance will help retain the
warmth and speed up the defrosting
process.
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your freezer.
After defrosting
Clean the appliance and then dry it
^
thoroughly.
Make sure when cleaning the
appliance that no liquid gets into the
condensate drain hole.
Switch on the appliance.
^
Place the frozen food into the freezer
^
compartment again.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic
parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or
de-icers as they could contain
substances which could damage
the plastic parts and which may
cause the build up of gases and
pose a danger to health.
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Cleaning and care
Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids or
chemical solvents.
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matt areas to appear.
Door fronts should be cleaned using
a solution of warm water with mild
detergent applied with a soft cloth or
with a suitable cleaning agent for the
type of door panel fitted.
Before cleaning
Switch the appliance off by turning
^
the temperature selector to the "0"
position.
Take any food out of the appliance
^
and store it in a cool place.
Defrost the freezer compartment.
^
Take out any removable parts e.g.
^
shelves for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Make sure that no water can
penetrate into the electronic unit or
into the light.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Never use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. The steam could attack
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.
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Use lukewarm water with a little
washing up liquid. Accessories and
shelves should all be hand washed.
The butter dish is, however, dishwasher
safe.
^ Clean the refrigerator at least once a
month and the freezer compartment
every time it is defrosted.
^ Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that
condensate can drain away
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
clear the drain if necessary.
^
After cleaning wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors
open to air for a short while.
E-Cloth
^
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available
from the Miele UK Spare Parts
Department, Part Number 980 13530,
which is suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Ventilation gaps
The ventilation gaps should be
^
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up
of dust will increase the appliance's
energy consumption.
Door seal
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
After cleaning
^ Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Cleaning and care
^ Switch the appliance on with the
On/Off and temperature dial.
^
Place food back in the appliance and
close the door.
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Problem solving guide
Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations.
Unauthorised repairs could be
dangerous.
The following can be corrected without
contacting the Miele Service
Department.:
What to do if . . .
Remember that the noise of the
compressor and the coolant circulating
in the system is unavoidable.
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Make sure that the temperature dial is
^
not pointing to the "0" position.
Check that the plug is correctly
^
inserted in the socket.
Check that the fuse is not defective
^
and that the mains fuse has not
blown. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.
. . . strange noises can be heard after
switching on the appliance,
especially after it has just been
installed.
^ Check to see whether any pieces of
furniture next to the appliance are
vibrating whilst the appliance is in
operation.
Switch the appliance off then:
^
Check whether the appliance is
aligned correctly.
^
Check whether all parts at the rear of
the appliance are free from
hindrance. Remove any hindrance.
^
Check whether the cable clips were
unclipped from the back of the
appliance before installation. They
could vibrate when the appliance is
operating.
^
Are all removable parts securely
located in the appliance?
. . . the temperature in the appliance
is too low.
^ Turn the temperature dial to a setting
closer to "0".
^ Check that the freezer compartment
door is closed properly.
^ Has a large amount of fresh food
been put in at once for freezing?
This makes the compressor run for
longer causing the temperature in the
refrigerator to fall automatically. No
more that 2 kg of fresh food should
be frozen at one time.
^
The super cool function has not been
switched off. The indicator light is still
on.
^
Are bottles or containers touching
each other?
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Problem solving guide
. . . the appliance is switching on too
frequently and for too long.
Check whether ventilation gaps in the
^
plinth and in the housing unit at the
top have been covered over or
become too dusty.
The appliance door and the freezer
^
compartment door have been
opened too frequently, or large
amounts of fresh food have been put
in at once for freezing.
Check that the doors have been
^
closed properly.
^ Check to see whether there is a thick
layer of ice in the freezer
compartment. If there is, defrost the
freezer compartment.
. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer compartment is
too warm.
^ The room temperature is lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance was designed.
Increase the temperature in the room.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long causing the freezer
compartment to become too warm.
. . . nothing is showing in the
temperature display or only a bar is
lit up / flashing.
Check that the temperature dial is at
^
a position between "1" and "4".
Check the temperature display about
^
6 hours after switching on the
appliance. It will only display a
temperature if the temperature inside
the appliance is between 0 °C and 9
°C.
...food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper to carefully
prise it apart.
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the
freezer compartment.
^ Check whether the door to the
freezer compartment closes properly.
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer
compartment.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.
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Problem solving guide
. . . the interior light does not work
although the appliance is working.
Check to see whether the light switch
^
can be moved.
If it moves, the light bulb could be
defective and need to be replaced:
Disconnect the appliance from the
^
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket
(pull by the plug not the cable), or
disconnet the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^ Press the sides of the lamp cover
inwards, disengage the cover and
unclip it at the rear.
When fitting in the new bulb make
^
sure that it is correctly fitted.
Clip the lamp cover back in at the
^
rear and then press it into position
from the sides.
. . . the floor of the appliance is wet.
The drain hole has become blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and
^
drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
then contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
^
Unscrew the bulb and replace it with
a new one.
Bulb specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting
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In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee please contact:
Your Miele Dealer
–
or
The Miele Service Department
–
(see back cover for address).
When contacting the Service
Department, please quote the model
and serial number of your appliance,
both of which are shown on the data
plate.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to
improve our service.
After Sales Service
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse
rating is 13 amps.
All electrical work should be carried
out by a suitably qualified and
competent person in accordance
with local and national safety
regulations.
Connection should be made via a
fused plug and suitable switched
socket which is easily accessible.
For extra safety it is advisable to
install a residual current device
(RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA
(in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,
VDE 0100, Section 739).
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).
The appliance must not be connected
to an inverter and must not be used
with a plug adapter as these can cause
damage to the appliance’s electronic
unit.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
(z) or coloured green or green and
yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
If this machine is fitted with a
non-rewireable plug, the following
information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted.
The fuse carrier and the fuse should be
removed from the old plug and
disposed of. The old plug should then
be disposed of and on no account be
inserted into any socket elsewhere in
the house (electric shock hazard).
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Electrical connection
The correct fuse rating of the
replacement fuses that are ASTA
approved to BS 1362 should be fitted.
Replacement fuse covers may be
purchased from your local electrical
supplier, or Miele Service agent.
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Installation
This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.
Location
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
The room temperature should not go
above or below the climate range for
which the appliance is designed. The
higher the ambient temperature of the
room the more energy the appliance
requires to operate. It should not be
installed where it is exposed to direct
sunlight or directly adjacent to a
heat-producing appliance such as an
oven or a radiator.
Climate range
The appliance is desigend for a
particular climate range (ambient room
temperature), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
this appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Ventilation
Air at the rear of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
be constructed to allow sufficient space
for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are
designed to provide this ventilation.
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate.
The air inlet to the appliance is via the
plinth in the housing unit.
The cross section of the air inlet and
outlet must be at least 200 cm
2
to
ensure that air can circulate without
hindrance. Otherwise the appliance has
to work too hard resulting in an increase
in electricity consumption and damage
to the compressor.
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Before installation
Climate range Ambient room
SN
N
ST
T
temperature
+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32 °C
+18 °C to +38 °C
+18 °C to +43 °C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.
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^
Before installation remove the sealing
strip etc. from the outside of the
appliance and take any accessories
out of the inside of the appliance.
^
Remove any cable clips from the rear
of the appliance.
^
Check that all parts at the rear of the
appliance are unhindered.
Building into a peninsular run
When built into a peninsular run the rear
of the building-in niche must be fitted
with a kitchen panel.
If the old appliance had a
different hinging system
If the old appliance had a different type
of hinging the furniture door can still be
used. Remove the old hinges from the
furniture carcase. They are no longer
required, because the furniture door is
now fitted to the appliance door. All
parts required should be in the
accessories pack.
If the furniture door has holes in it from
the old hinges, use the enclosed
self-adhesive strip to conceal the holes
as they are no longer required.
Installation
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Building in dimensions
Appliance height [mm] Niche height [mm]
Appliance a b
K 841 i 1216 1220 – 1235
K 852 i 1393 1397 – 1410
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Before building the appliance in decide
on the door hinging. If left hand door
hinging is required follow these
instructions.
Appliance door
Open the appliance door.
^
Changing the door hinging
^ Unscrew and remove screws a.
Do not close up the hinges. You
might hurt yourself.
^ Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners b.
^
Remove cover a by hand and
remove b using a screwdriver.
^
Loosen fixing screws c.
^
Pull the door off to the right d.
^
Unscrew the fixing screws c
completely, and loosely screw them
into the holes on the opposite side of
the appliance e.
^ Cover the holes using the plugs
supplied c.
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Changing the door hinging
^ Fit the appliance door onto the
previously fitted screws a, and then
tighten the screws.
^ Refit the covers b.
Freezer compartment door
Unscrew hinge plate a and take off
^
the freezer compartment door b
together with the hinge plate.
Fit the hinge plate onto the upper pin
^
in the freezer compartment door c,
and turn the freezer compartment
door around so that the hinge plate is
underneath.
^ Unscrew door closing catch d.
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^
Turn it around and refit it on the
opposite side e.
^
Fit the freezer compartment door in
position at the top f, then tighten the
hinge plate in securely g.
^
Plug remaining holes with stoppers
h.
All building in instructions given are
for a right hand hinged appliance.
If you have converted the appliance
to left hand hinging you will need to
adapt these instructions accordingly.
Aligning the housing unit
Before installing the appliance, the
housing unit must be carefully aligned
using a spirit level. The unit corners
must be at right angles, as otherwise
the furniture door will not align correctly
with the 4 corners of the appliance.
Installing the appliance
Preparing the appliance
^ Fit cover strip a into position.
^ With 16 mm thick unit walls:
Shorten the sealing strip b to the
height of the niche.
Stick the sealing strip to the side of
the appliance on which the door is
opened.
Clip the spacer piece c over the
hinges.
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Installing the appliance
Installing the appliance
Push the appliance into its housing
^
unit.
When doing this, make sure that the
mains cable does not get trapped.
Push the hinged side of the
^
appliance to the furniture wall.
Align the appliance by altering the
^
adjustable feet using the spanner
supplied f.
Secure plastic bracket c to the side
^
opposite the hinges using the M5 x
22 countersunk screws d.
Push the appliance in until the plastic
^
bracket is flush with the front edge of
the housing unit floor e.
^
Depending on the thickness of the
appliance housing walls, push the
appliance into the niche until
– the spacer piece touches the
housing unit wall a (16 mm thick
walls), – or the front edges of the
hinges are flush with the side walls of
the housing unit b (19 mm thick
walls).
The cover strip must not protrude in
front of the edge of the housing unit.
It must disappear completely into
the niche.
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^
To fix the appliance to the housing
unit at the top and bottom screw the
long 4 x 19 mm chip board screws a
loosely into the hinge.
Screw a long 4 x 19 mm chip board
^
screw b loosely into the middle of
the long slot on the plastic bracket
and then turn the plastic bracket c
downwards.
Close the door.
^
Fitting a furniture door
Installing the appliance
^ Using a pencil mark a line down the
centre of the inside of the furniture
door.
^ Hang the fixing bracket with the
fitting aids a onto the inside side of
the furniture door. Align the fixing
bracket centrally.
^
A gap of 8mm a must be set
between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket.
^
Push fitting aids d 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.
^
Undo nuts b and take fixing bracket
c off together with the fitting aids.
^ Attach the fixing bracket securely
using at least 6 short 4 x 14 mm chip
board screws b. (On cassette doors
only use 4 screws on the edges).
^
Pull the fitting aids upwards to
remove them c.
^
Turn them round and insert them right
into the middle slots on fixing bracket
d.
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Installing the appliance
^ Hang the furniture door onto
adjusting bolts a.
^ Loosely attach the nuts b on the
adjusting bolts
^ Close the door and check the
distance between the door and
neighbouring furniture doors.
^ Align to match neigbouring doors if
necessary:
Side adjustments “X” are made by
sliding the furniture door, and height
adjustments “Y” by turning the
adjusting bolts a with a screwdriver.
^
Tighten the nuts b slightly.
^ Securing the appliance door to the
furniture door:
– Secure bracket a to the appliance
door by screwing hexagon headed
screw b through the pre-drilled
holes in the appliance door.
– Check that the two metal edges c
are flush (see symbol
–
Drill fixing holes d and screw in the
short 4 x 14 mm chip board screws
e.
–
Align depth Z on the furniture door:
Loosen screws f at the top of the
appliance door and loosen the
screw g at the bottom of the fixing
bracket. By moving the furniture
door, create a gap of 2 mm between
the furniture door and the front edge
of the niche. Close the door and
align it with neighbouring furniture
doors.
II
).
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Installing the appliance
(On large or divided doors attach a
second pair of fixing brackets a in the
handle region of the door. Use the
pre-drilled holes in the appliance door.)
Securing the appliance
^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting
bolts b with a screwdriver, tighten
nuts a at the top of the appliance
door.
^ Tighten all screws.
Securely screw the appliance to the
housing unit at the top and bottom:
^ Flap the plastic bracket up and
screw a second screw a through the
plastic bracket. Tighten both screws
and flap the plastic bracket back
down.
^
Align cover strip b by sliding it
parallel to the top of the housing unit.
The cover strip must not protude.
^
Secure the cover strip to the top of
the housing unit using the short 4 x
14 mm chip board screws c.
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Installing the appliance
^ Place all covers in position.
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