Miele KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi, KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi Installation Instruction
Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with MasterFresh zone
and ice cube maker
KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi
KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi
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, HK
M.-Nr. 07 538 100
Contents
Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................13
Switching on and off ..............................................14
Switching the appliance on ..........................................14
Operation ........................................................14
Switching off .....................................................15
Settings mode ....................................................16
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................17
The correct temperature ...........................................18
...intherefrigerator and the MasterFresh zone .........................18
Dynamic cooling ..................................................18
...inthefreezer ..................................................18
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer zones ...................19
Temperature range ................................................19
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) ....................................20
Temperature display ...............................................21
Alarm...........................................................22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Switching the temperature alarm off early ...............................22
Door alarm .......................................................23
Switching the door alarm off early .....................................23
Super cool and Super freeze .......................................24
Super cool .......................................................24
Super freeze .....................................................25
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................26
Different storage zones .............................................26
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator (or MasterFresh zone) ......27
When shopping for food ............................................27
Storing food correctly ..............................................27
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................27
Using the MasterFresh zone .........................................28
What are the advantages of the MasterFresh zone? ....................28
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone................................29
Contents
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................31
Moving the shelves ................................................31
Floating deli drawer ................................................31
The MasterFresh drawer ............................................31
To remove the shelf above the MasterFresh drawer .......................33
Small freezer basket ...............................................33
Large freezer basket with dividing panel ...............................34
Freezing and storing food..........................................35
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................35
Freezing fresh food ................................................35
Storing frozen food ................................................35
Home freezing ....................................................36
Hints on home freezing...........................................36
Packing .......................................................36
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................37
Placing food in the freezer ........................................37
Defrosting .......................................................37
Cooling drinks ....................................................38
Making ice cubes .................................................39
Defrosting .......................................................41
Cleaning and care ................................................42
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................42
Ice cube container.................................................43
Humidity filters ....................................................44
Ventilation gaps ...................................................44
Door seals .......................................................45
Problem solving guide ............................................46
Water filter ......................................................51
To activate the reminder to change the filter .............................51
To change the water filter ...........................................53
To confirm the filter has been changed.................................54
When to deactivate the reminder to change the water filter .................55
Noises .........................................................56
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................57
Contents
Mains water connection ...........................................58
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................58
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply ...........58
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance ..........................59
Electrical connection..............................................60
Installation advice ................................................61
Location .........................................................61
Floor ............................................................62
Door hingeing ....................................................62
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................62
Ventilation .......................................................62
Side-by-side installation.............................................63
To limit the opening angle of the door ..................................64
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) .........................65
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................65
Building-in dimensions ...........................................66
Installation ......................................................68
Tools and accessories required ......................................68
Weight of the door/drawer fronts ......................................69
Building into a peninsular run ........................................69
Building-in at the end of a run of units..................................69
Aligning the housing unit ............................................70
Checking the building-in niche .......................................70
Before installation .................................................70
Preparing the niche ................................................71
Anti-tipping mechanism ..........................................72
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism ...............................73
Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................74
Aligning the appliance..............................................75
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................76
Preparing the furniture fronts .........................................78
Securing and aligning the furniture door ................................80
Securing the covers................................................82
Fitting the plinth facing .............................................83
Fitting the air separator .............................................84
Description of the appliance
a Access sensor
b Sensor for selecting the refrigerator
zone
c Sensor for selecting the left-hand
MasterFresh drawer
d Sensor for selecting the right-hand
MasterFresh drawer
e Sensor for selecting the freezer zone
f Sensor for selecting the temperature
in the refrigerator or freezer zone
(X for colder; Y for warmer)
g Symbols for food that requires a
moist atmosphere in the MasterFresh
zone
h Symbols for food that requires a dry
atmosphere in the MasterFresh zone
i On/Off sensor for the Super cool and
Super freeze functions
j On/Off sensor for the ice cube maker
(only visible if the freezer zone has
been selected)
k Sensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm
(only visible when the temperature or
door alarm is sounding)
l Reminder to change the water filter
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Description of the appliance
a Butter and cheese compartment
b Adjustable shelves
c Door shelf
d Floating deli drawer
e Control panel
f Humidity filters for the MasterFresh
zone
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g Switch for switching the whole
appliance on and off
h MasterFresh zone
i Water filter
j Small freezer basket
k Large freezer basket
l Ice cube container
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national legal
safety requirements. Improper use
can, however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
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 the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
,Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door is
open. Keep the appliance door and
drawer shut until the appliance has
been built in and secured in its
housing in accordance with these
operating and installation
instructions.
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drinks as well as for storing
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for preparing ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door or climb
inside the drawers.
Please supervise young children whilst
you are using it.
Older children may only use the
appliance when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
The door hinges can cause injury.
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Keep children well away at all times.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Please bear in mind that by
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removing the dividing panel in the large
freezer basket, children may be
tempted to climb inside. THIS COULD
PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
If the connection cable is faulty it must
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only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.
This appliance contains the coolant
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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
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
ventilate the room where the
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appliance is located for several
minutes, and
contact the Service Department for
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advice.
The more coolant there is in an
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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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Before connecting the appliance,
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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
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of
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avoid any flames or anything which
creates a spark,
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switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Installation, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
While the appliance is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
The manufacturer cannot be held
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liable for damage caused by a faulty
connection to the mains water supply.
Connection to the mains water
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supply and any repairs to the ice cube
maker must only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.
The ice cube maker is not suitable
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for connection to a hot water supply.
Before making plumbing
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connections, ensure the appliance is
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.
Never tamper with the movable
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components on the ice cube maker,
including the ice cube expulsion
mechanism or the element on the ice
cube maker.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
– the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
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the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
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the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
This appliance may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
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Warning and Safety instructions
In countries where there are areas
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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches and 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 guarantee.
Correct use
Never handle frozen food or the
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metal parts of the appliance with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food or to the metal. Danger of
frost burn.
Do not operate any electrical
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
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bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue. Danger of injury.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
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thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Do not store explosive materials in
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the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
Do not store cans or bottles
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode. Danger
of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst, causing injury or damage.
Observe the "use-by" dates given on
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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 the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
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 trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Do not place electric heaters or
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use defrosting sprays or
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de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
If storing alcohol with a high
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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
To avoid risk to health, never
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deactivate the indicator reminding you
to change the water filter.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
If storing food which contains a lot of
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fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
Do not cover or block the air vents in
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the plinth 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
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within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Never use a steam-cleaning
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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
Use Only open the doors when
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
Cellar section 8 to 12°C
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
MasterFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
Increased energy
consumption
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow the appliance to
run for a few hours before placing
food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer
section until the temperature is at
least -18°C.
Please note: switching off with the
rocker switch does not disconnect
the appliance from the mains.
^ Open the upper door.
^ Press the rocker switch on the right
side under the control panel.
This switches all of the zones in the
appliance on or off together.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
– A sensor that is available for
selection is always highlighted in
white.
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A sensor that has been selected is
always highlighted in yellow.
^
Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
The sensors for the four zones in the
appliance will now appear in the control
panel: refrigerator zone, left- and
right-hand MasterFresh zones and
freezer zone.
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The sensor for switching the ice cube
maker on and off will appear on the
right in the control panel (only visible if
the freezer zone has been selected).
This sensor will be highlighted in yellow
when the ice cube maker is in
operation.
To select settings for your appliance
(e.g. to set the temperature, etc),
^ touch the sensor for the particular
zone of the appliance where you
would like to select the settings.
The applicable sensor will then be
highlighted in yellow, and depending
on the zone, further settings which may
be selected will now appear in the
display.
Switching on and off
To deselect a zone
touch the sensor of the selected zone
^
again so that it is highlighted in white,
or select a different sensor.
To leave settings mode,
touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor,
the electronics for accessing the
settings will switch off after a period.
Switching off
Depending on which zone you have
selected, you can
–
adjust the temperature,
–
select the Super cool or Super freeze
function,
–
adjust the settings for the
MasterFresh zone by selecting the
type of food that you are going to
place in it, or
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switch on the ice cube maker.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
^
Press the rocker switch.
The cooling system and the lighting are
now switched off.
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Switching on and off
Settings mode
In settings mode, you can select certain
appliance functions via the control
panel and adjust the settings. The
settings for the different functions are
described in more detail in the relevant
section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in settings mode:
Function Symbol
displayed
To select the
temperature unit
No function selected ;
Switching the sensor
tone on/off
Confirm water filter
change
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=
^
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
^
zone so that it is highlighted in
yellow.
Take note of the position of the X
^
sensor (but do not touch it!).
Touch the access sensor until it is
^
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
Place your finger in the position of the
^
X sensor, and leave it there.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
To enter or leave
settings mode
Switching the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a
sensor is touched can be deactivated.
^
Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
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;
^
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until b appears in the display.
^
Touch the access sensor again.
^
By touching the X sensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tone is
switched on or off:
= 0: Sensor tone switched off
= 1: Sensor tone switched on
= –: Return to menu.
^
After selecting a new setting, touch
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
Switching on and off
Touch the X sensor repeatedly until ;
^
appears in the display.
Touch the access sensor.
^
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is activated
again.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
^
switch off at the wall socket and
^
withdraw the plug,
turn off the stopcock to the water
^
supply (a few hours before you
switch off the appliance),
empty the ice cube container,
^
^ clean the appliance out,
^ replace the water filter and
^ leave the refrigerator door and the
freezer drawer ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door and
drawer are left shut, there is a
danger of mould and odours
building up inside the appliance.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
the more often the door is opened
–
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Dynamic cooling
The dynamic cooling fan automatically
switches on 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.
...inthefreezer
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
...intherefrigerator and the
MasterFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator.
The temperature in the MasterFresh
zone is controlled automatically and is
maintained at 1.5 °C.
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The correct temperature
Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator/freezer zones
The temperatures in the refrigerator and
freezer zones are set independently of
one another.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in yellow.
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
or freezer zone so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^ The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the
arrow sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
By touching the
X sensor: the temperature will get
colder
Y sensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature range being set will
flash in the display as you do this.
If the highest or lowest temperature that
it is possible to set is reached, the X or
Y sensor will disappear from the
display.
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
When you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours
if the appliance is not very full and
for approx. 24 hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature,
as it will take this long for the appliance
to reach the temperature. If, after this
time, the temperature is still too high or
too low, you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
– In the refrigerator section from 2 °C
to8°C
–
In the freezer section from -14 °C to
-24 °C.
The ambient temperature in the
room and the installation location
can affect the time it takes for the
appliance to reach the lowest
temperature. If the ambient
temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
–
Touching the sensor once:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–
Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
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The correct temperature
Temperature
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in yellow.
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
zone so that it is highlighted in
yellow.
^ Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^ Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^
Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
^
until † appears in the display.
Touch the access sensor again.
^
By touching the X sensor, you can
^
now set the temperature to be
displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
†0: Temperature in Fahrenheit
†1: Temperature in Celsius
† –: Return to menu.
^ After selecting a new setting, touch
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until c appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor again.
You have now left settings mode.
^
At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).
^
Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
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The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is activated
again.
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
The temperature displays flash if
a different temperature is being set,
–
the temperature in the appliance has
–
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
– when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18°C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost. If it
has, check that the food is safe to
use and if it is, then use it as soon as
possible.
The correct temperature
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Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if a door is left open.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in one of the zones
gets too warm, the sensor for the zone
concerned will flash in the control
panel.
The Alarm off sensor will flash at the
same time.
An audible alarm will also sound.
If the temperature rises in the freezer,
the temperature display will show the
highest temperature that was reached
during the time the temperature in the
freezer rose.
The alarm will sound and the relevant
symbol will flash, for example,
–
if the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load,
re-arrange or take food out.
The alarm will stop and the Alarm off
sensor in the display will go out again
as soon as the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again. The sensor for the zone
concerned will light up again
constantly.
Switching the temperature
alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^ Touch the Alarm off sensor.
The alarm will stop.
The Alarm off sensor will continue to
be lit up until the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18
°C for a long time, check that the
frozen food has not started to
defrost. If it has, check that the food
is safe to use and if it is, then use it
as soon as possible.
–
when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
–
in the event of a power cut.
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Door alarm
The alarm will sound if a door is left
open for more than 5 minutes. The
Alarm off button will also light up.
The alarm will stop and the Alarm off
sensor in the display will go out again
as soon as the door has been shut
again.
Switching the door alarm off
early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^ Touch the Alarm off sensor.
The Alarm off sensor in the display
will go out and the alarm will stop.
Alarm
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Super cool and Super freeze
Super cool
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 faster chilling of
large amounts of fresh food or drink.
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
zone so that it is highlighted in
yellow.
^ Touch the Super cool sensor so that
it lights up in yellow.
Switching off Super cool
The Super cool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.
The sensor is highlighted in white 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.
^ Touch the Super cool sensor so that
it is highlighted in white.
The original temperature will now
appear in the temperature display for
the refrigerator, and the appliance will
continue to operate at normal power.
The appliance will now operate at full
power to lower the temperature in the
refrigerator zone, and the newly set
temperature of 2°C will show in the
temperature display.
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Super cool and Super freeze
Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer section.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Super freeze is not necessary:
when placing food in the freezer that
–
is already frozen.
when freezing less than 2 kg fresh
–
food in any one day.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 4-6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
The appliance will now operate at full
power to lower the temperature in the
freezer zone, and the newly set
temperature of -30 °C will show in the
temperature display.
Switching off Super freeze
Depending on the amount of food
placed in the freezer section, the Super
freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 52 hours.
The sensor is highlighted in white and
the appliance continues running at
normal power.
To save energy, the Super freeze
function can be switched off once the
temperature in the freezer is low
enough.
^ Touch the Super freeze sensor so
that it is highlighted in white.
^
Touch the sensor for the freezer zone
so that it is highlighted in yellow.
^
Touch the Super freeze sensor so
that it lights up yellow.
The original temperature will now
appear in the temperature display for
the freezer, and the appliance will
continue to operate at normal power.
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Using the refrigerator efficiently
pre-packed vegetables and other
Different storage zones
Due to the natural circulation of the air
in the appliance, there are different
temperature zones in the refrigerator.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
the different zones when placing food
in the appliance.
–
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.
This appliance has dynamic cooling,
which helps to keep an even
temperature when the fan is running.
When Dynamic cooling is switched
on, the difference between the
various zones is less pronounced.
Warmest area
The warmest area is in the top section
of the door. Use this for storing butter
and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator is
directly above the MasterFresh zone.
However, the MasterFresh zone is even
colder.
Use these areas in the refrigerator and
in the MasterFresh zone for all delicate
and highly perishable food, e.g.
–
fish, meat, poultry,
–
sausage products, ready meals,
If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed, and store upright.
Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
Food must not touch the back wall 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. Do not
cover the fan in the rear wall of the
refrigerator, as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.
–
dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,
–
fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
quiche dough,
–
soft cheese and other dairy
products,
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Using the refrigerator efficiently
Ensure that when placing food in the
refrigerator, a gap of at least 35 mm
is maintained under the ceiling of
the appliance to enable the air to
circulate freely.
Only use the area to the front of the
refrigerator shelves to place food
temporarily, but do not leave it there,
as when you shut the door it may get
pushed over, causing spillages.
Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator (or
MasterFresh zone)
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration,
as some food is sensitive to cold.
Cucumbers, for example, become
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges loose
their aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits
hardens.
Food which should not be stored in a
refrigerator includes:
–
Pineapples, pomegranates,
bananas, avocados, mangos,
papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit
–
Fruit which is not yet ripe
–
Aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers,
potatotes, peppers/capiscum,
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini,
–
Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan
When shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is an important factor
in determining how long it stays fresh,
and how long it can be kept in the
appliance. Time out of the refrigerator,
e.g. during transportation, should be
kept to a minimum. For example, do not
allow food to stay in a hot car for too
long. Once food has started to
deteriorate, this process cannot be
reversed. As little as two hours outside
the refrigerator can cause food to start
deteriorating.
Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refrigerator
(there are some exceptions to this rule
in the MasterFresh zone - see below).
This will prevent food smells from
affecting other foods, food from drying
out, and also any cross-contamination
of bacteria. The growth of bacteria,
such as salmonella, can be avoided by
setting the correct temperature and
maintaining good standards of hygiene.
Unpacked meat and vegetables
Unpackaged meat and vegetables
should be stored separately. To avoid
any microbiological
cross-contamination, these foods may
only be stored together if they are
wrapped.
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