Miele KF 37122 iD, KF 37132 iD Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 10 213 350

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4

Caring for the environment ................................................................................12

How to save energy............................................................................................. 13

Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15

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

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

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

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

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

. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 21

. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 21

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

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections................................ 22

Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling......................................................... 23

Super freeze function ............................................................................................ 23

Dynamic cooling function...................................................................................... 24

Temperature alarm .............................................................................................. 25

Switching the temperature alarm off early ............................................................ 25

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

Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 26

Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 28

Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 28

Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 29

When shopping for food........................................................................................ 29

Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 29

Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 30

Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 30

Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 30

Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 30

Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 31

Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 31

Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 31

Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 31

Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 32

- Freezing small amounts of food..................................................................... 33

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Contents

- Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate) ............................................33

- Large items .................................................................................................... 33

Ice cubes............................................................................................................... 34

Defrosting............................................................................................................. 35

Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................38

Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 38

Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 39

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 40

Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 40

Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 41

What to do if....................................................................................................... 42

Noises................................................................................................................... 48

After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 49

Electrical connection ..........................................................................................50

Installation............................................................................................................ 51

Location................................................................................................................. 51

Climate range ................................................................................................... 52

Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 52

Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 53

Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................54

Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 55

Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 58

Aligning the appliance ......................................................................................63

Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................................................... 63

Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 66

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc­tions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

 This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.

 This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and

storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez­ing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

 This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-

cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials
or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can
cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable
for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in­correct use of the appliance.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.

Safety with children

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-

ance unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-

vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog­nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

not let them play with it.

 Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be

kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

 The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies

with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.

 This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural

gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green­house effect.
The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com­pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effect
on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
coolant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:

– avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several

minutes, and

– contact the Miele Service Department.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it

should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.

 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the

connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re­quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa­tion tested by a qualified electrician.

 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured

if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.

 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

 Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility

room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical con­nection and cause a short circuit.

 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check

the appliance for visible signs of damage.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has

been built in.

 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during

installation, maintenance and repair work.

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.

 While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-

dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-

ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.

Correct use

 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range

(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in­side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat­ure.

 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-

ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.

 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or

the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.

 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream

maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.

 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-

quids 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 freezer, make sure bottles are

not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus­ing injury or damage.

 Never handle frozen food or the 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 take ice cubes out with your 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.

 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-

ted 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.

 Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instruc-

tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times
will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of
the food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.

 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with

this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu­facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab­ility.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Cleaning and care

 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will

cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-

pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-

ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to

– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-

frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

 Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain

substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Transporting the appliance

 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-

ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.

 Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and

must be transported by two people.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Disposal of your old appliance

 Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or

lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them­selves in and endangering their lives.

 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-

age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.

Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)

This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.

 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-

rates the airways.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater­ial

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur­ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances of­ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com­pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu­man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com­munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap­pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons­ible by law for deleting any personal
data that may be stored on the appli­ance being disposed of.

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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 into the envir­onment.

Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.

How to save energy

Installation site /
Maintenance

Temperature
setting

Normal energy consump­tion

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated

Protected from direct sun­light.

Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.

Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.

Refrigerator section 5°C The lower the temperature,

Freezer section -18°C

Increased energy con­sumption

room.

In direct sunlight.

Near to a heat source (radi­ator, oven).

Where there is a high ambi­ent room temperature.

Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.

the higher the energy con­sumption.

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How to save energy

Normal energy consump­tion

Use Drawers and shelves ar-

ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.

Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, be­fore it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.

Store food covered or pack­aged.

Increased energy con­sumption

Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.

Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem­perature inside the appli­ance. The appliance will cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.

The evaporation or condens­ation of liquids will cause a
loss of coldness.

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Place frozen food in the refri­gerator to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.

Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Control panel

Guide to the appliance

a

On/Off button for switching the refri-

gerator section on or off

b

Button for setting the temperature in

the refrigerator section

c

Dynamic cooling button

(Automatic temperature distribution)

d

Display

e

Alarm symbol

f

Super freeze symbol

g

Lock symbol

h

Temperature display

i

On/Off button for the whole appli­ance

j

Button for setting the temperature in
the freezer section

k

Super freeze button

l

Alarm off button

m

Menu symbol
(Settings mode:
for switching the safety lock on/off)

n

Mains connection symbol

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Guide to the appliance

a

Control panel

b

Fan

c

Interior lighting

d

Door shelf / Egg tray

e

Adjustable shelf

f

Bottle shelf

g

Fruit and vegetable drawer

h

Condensate channel
and drain hole

i

Freezer drawers (number depends
on model)

This drawing is for illustration purposes only.

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Guide to the appliance

Optional accessories

Bottle rack

Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at differ­ent positions in the appliance.

Split shelf

In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is di­vided. The front section can be pushed
under the rear section.

Multi-purpose microfibre cloth

The microfibre cloth is suitable for re­moving fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.

Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir­ectly (see back cover for contact de­tails) or from your Miele dealer.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packaging material

 Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Protective foil

The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent dam­age during transportation.

 Carefully remove the protective foil

from the stainless steel trim.

Cleaning

Please refer to the relevant instruc­tions in "Cleaning and care".

 Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

Accessories

- Bottle holder

The flexible ribs grip the bottles se­curely when the door is opened and
closed.

 Attach the bottle holder centrally

along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf, as shown.

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Switching on and off

Switching on

To enable the temperature to get suffi­ciently cold inside the appliance, allow
it to run for approx. 2hours before
placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer sec­tion until the temperature is at least

-18°C.

The freezer section and the refrigerator
section can be switched on at the
same time using the right-hand main
On/Off button.

 Press the right-hand main On/Off but-

ton to switch on the freezer section
and the refrigerator section.

The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The refrigerator
section interior lighting will come on
when the door is opened.

Switching off

 To switch off the freezer section and

the refrigerator section, press and
hold the right-hand main On/Off but­ton until the display goes out.

The refrigerator section and freezer sec­tion are switched off. If this is does not
happen, the safety lock is still activated
(see "Selecting further settings - To de­activate the safety lock).

The refrigerator section interior lighting
will go out and the cooling process will
be switched off.

Switching off the refrigerator section separately

The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch
off the freezer section. This is useful,
e.g. whilst on holiday.

 To switch off the refrigerator section,

press the left-hand On/Off button un­til the display goes out.

The interior lighting and the temperature
display for the refrigerator section will
go out. The refrigerator section is
switched off. The temperature display
for the freezer section will remain on.

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Switching on and off

Switching the refrigerator section back on again

The refrigerator section can also be
switched back on again separately.

 To switch the refrigerator section on,

press the left-hand On/Off button.

The temperature display for the refriger­ator section lights up. The refrigerator
section starts to cool and the interior
lighting comes on when the door is
opened.

Switching off for longer peri­ods of time

 If, during a long absence, the ap-

pliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
up inside the appliance.

It is essential to clean the appliance.

If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:

 switch the appliance off,
 disconnect it from the mains,
 defrost the freezer,
 clean the appliance and
 leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-

ance and avoid odours building up in­side the appliance.

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The correct temperature

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap­pliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem­perature influences the growth rate of
these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

– the more often the door is opened

and the longer it is kept open,

– the more food that is stored in it,

– the warmer the food is which is being

put into it,

– the higher the ambient temperature

surrounding the appliance. The appli­ance is designed for use within spe­cific ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use in ambient tem­peratures for which it is not designed.

. . . in the refrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 5°C
in the refrigerator section.

. . . in the freezer section

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 fully
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.

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The correct temperature

Temperature display

In normal operation the temperature
display shows the required temperat­ure.

The relevant temperature display
flashes when a different temperature is
being set.

Dashes flash in the freezer section
temperature display if the temperature

in the freezer section is outside the
range of the temperature display. At the
same time an alarm will sound.

The required temperature will also flash
in the freezer section temperature
display if the temperature in the freezer
section has risen by several degrees.

This short-term loss of coldness is no
cause for concern in the following cir­cumstances:

– if the appliance doors were left open

or for longer than usual, e.g. when a
large amount of food is being loaded
or taken out.

– when fresh food is being frozen.

If the temperature in the freezer 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.

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections

The temperature can be adjusted:

– in the refrigerator section from 1°C to

9°C

– in the freezer section from -15°C to

-26°C.

The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section can be
adjusted using the relevant button for
setting the temperature.

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature repeatedly until the temper­ature you want lights up in the tem­perature display.

When you press the button for the first
time the actual temperature for the rel­evant section is displayed.

The second time you press the button
the last temperature set will flash in the
display.

The temperature value will change until
the highest setting is reached. It will
then drop back to the lowest setting.

The newly selected temperature will be
adopted automatically after a short
while and will appear in the temperature
display.The set refrigerator section tem­perature will light up.
The set freezer section temperature will
flash until it reaches this value.

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The temperature in the appliance will
now adjust slowly to the newly set tem­perature.

Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling

Super freeze function

Switch on Super freeze before putting
fresh food into the freezer.

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 up to 1kg fresh food

daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 6 hours before-

hand. When freezing the maximum
load of food, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 24 hours be­forehand.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The Super freeze symbol  will go out
and the appliance will run at normal
power again.

To save energy, you can switch the Su­per freeze function off yourself before
this time.

 Press the Super freeze button until

the symbol goes out.

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly.
The Super freeze symbol will light up.

The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.

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Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling

Dynamic cooling function

When the Dynamic cooling function is
not switched on, the natural circulation
of air in the appliance will cause differ­ent temperature zones in the refrigerator
as the cold, heavy air will sink to the
lowest section of the appliance. You
should bear this in mind when placing
food in the appliance (see "Storing food
in the refrigerator section").
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, it is a good idea to switch on
Dynamic cooling. This way you can dis­tribute the temperature inside the appli­ance to all areas more evenly so that all
the food will be chilled to about the
same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the temperature control.

Dynamic cooling should also be selec­ted when:

– the ambient temperature in the room

is high (above approx. 30 °C), and

– the room humidity level is high.

Switching on Dynamic cooling

 Briefly press the Dynamic cooling

button.

The Dynamic cooling symbol  will
light up. The fan will switch on automat­ically.

Switching off Dynamic cooling

Because Dynamic cooling requires
more energy, you should switch it off
under normal conditions.

 Press the Dynamic cooling button un-

til the Dynamic cooling symbol 
goes out.

To save energy, the fan switches off
automatically whilst the door is open.

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Temperature alarm

The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed.

If the temperature in the freezer be­comes too warm, the temperature and
the alarm symbol will flash in the
display. An alarm will also sound.

The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the appli­ance recognises as being too warm.

Audible and visual signals will be activ­ated, for example,

– when the appliance is switched on if

the temperature in the appliance dif­fers greatly from the set temperature,

– if a lot of room air enters the freezer

when food is being loaded, re-ar­ranged or taken out,

– when freezing large amounts of food

at once,

– when freezing fresh food which is still

warm,

Switching the temperature alarm off early

If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off if you wish.

 Press the Alarm off button.

The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol will remain illu­minated until the set temperature has
been reached.

The alarm cannot be switched off
early in Settings mode.

– in the event of a power cut,

– if the appliance has a fault.

The alarm will stop and the alarm sym­bol will go out as soon as the tem­perature has dropped down to the cor­rect level again.

 If the temperature in the freezer

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 or cook it before freezing
it again.

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Selecting further settings

Settings mode

Settings mode is used for activating
and deactivating the safety lock.

Activating or deactivating the safety lock

Settings mode is represented in the dis­play by the menu symbol .

See below for instructions on how to

activate and deactivate the lock.

Activating or deactivating the safety
lock

The lock can be activated to prevent
the appliance being switched off by
mistake.

– To activate the safety lock



 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to activate the lock.

The lock symbol  will light up.

 Press the On/Off button to exit Set-

tings mode.

The temperature will appear in the dis­play.

 Press the Super freeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

The menu symbol  will light up and 
will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

 will appear in the display.

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– To deactivate the safety lock

 Press the Super freeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

The lock symbol and the Menu sym­bol will light up and  will start flash­ing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

 will appear in the display.

Selecting further settings

 Press the Super freeze button briefly

to deactivate the lock.

The lock symbol  will go out.

 Press the On/Off button to exit Set-

tings mode.

The temperature will appear in the dis­play.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

 Danger of explosion.

Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products con­taining propellants (e.g. spray cans).

 If storing food which contains a

lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the
appliance door, make sure that it
does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks or break the
plastic.

Different storage zones

Due to natural air circulation there are
different temperature zones in the refri­gerator section.

Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec­tion of the appliance. Make use of the
different temperature zones when pla­cing food in the appliance.

To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.

This appliance has Dynamic cooling,
which helps to keep an even temper­ature when the fan is running, making
the difference between the various
zones less pronounced.

Warmest area

The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is at the top in the front area
and in the door. Use this for storing but­ter and cheese.

Coldest area

The coldest area is directly above the
fruit and vegetable drawer(s) and at the
back of the appliance.

Use this for all delicate and highly per­ishable food, e.g.

– fish, meat, poultry,

– sausage products, ready meals,

– dishes or baked goods containing

eggs or cream,

– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or

quiche dough,

Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of
the refrigerator, as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.

Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator section as it may freeze to
the back wall.

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– soft cheese and other dairy products,

– pre-packed vegetables and other

fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4°C.

Storing food in the refrigerator section

Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec­tion

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5°C as some
food is sensitive to cold. The appear­ance, consistency, taste and / or the vit­amin content of certain types of food
can be adversely affected by being
stored in too cold a place.

Food which does not tolerate cold tem­peratures includes:

– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,

pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits
(such as lemons, oranges, mandar­ins, grapefruit),

– Fruit which is not yet ripe

– Aubergines/eggplant, cucumbers,

potatoes, peppers/capsicum, toma­toes, courgettes/zucchini,

– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refriger­ator section. This will prevent food
smells from affecting other food, food
from drying out, and also any cross­contamination of bacteria. This is espe­cially important for storing protein­based food such as meat or fish.
The storage time of food can be in­creased by setting the correct temper­ature and maintaining good standards
of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer.

Protein rich food

Please note that food rich in protein de­teriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example, deterior­ates faster than fish, and fish deterior­ates faster than meat.

When shopping for food

The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.

Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return place food into
the appliance immediately.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf

 Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,

then remove it by pulling it forwards

 Replace the door/bottle shelf at the

required position. Ensure that it is se­curely pushed back into position.

Adjusting the bottle holder

The bottle holder can be moved left or
right to create more room for drink car­tons.

The bottle holder can be removed com­pletely (e.g. for cleaning):

 Push the bottle shelf upwards, then

remove it by pulling it forwards

Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.

 Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards

slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.

The raised edge on the protective strip
at the back must face upwards to pre­vent food from touching the back of the
appliance and freezing to it.

Stoppers prevent the shelves from be­ing dislodged by mistake.

 Pull the bottle holder upwards to re-

move it from the rear edge of the
bottle shelf.

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Freezing and storing food

Maximum freezing capacity

To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be ex­ceeded. The maximum freezing capa­city for freezing within a 24-hour period
is given on the data plate: "Freezing ca-

pacity ....kg/24hrs".

The maximum freezing capacity given
on the data plate has been calculated
according to DINENISO15502Stand­ard.

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.

Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells,
which then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is re­absorbed by the cells; the rest collects
around the food.

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check

– that the packaging is not damaged,

– 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 fin-

ished the rest of your shopping, and
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
bag or cool box to transport it.

 Store it in the freezer as soon as pos-

sible.

 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.

If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting pro­cess, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.

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Freezing and storing food

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.

Hints on home freezing – The following types of food are suit-

able for freezing:

Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve­getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre­cooked meals.

– The following types of food are not

suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.

– To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit-

amin 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, and plunge into ice-cold water
to cool quickly. Drain and pack ready
for freezing.

– Lean meat freezes better than fatty

meat, and can be stored for consid­erably longer.

– 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 be-

fore freezing, but care should be
taken as the taste of some spices al­ters when frozen.

– Placing hot foods or drinks in the

freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot foods
and drinks to cool down before pla­cing them in the freezer.

Packaging

 Freeze food in portions.

Suitable packing material

– plastic freezer film

– freezer bags

– aluminium foil

– freezer containers

Unsuitable packing material

– wrapping paper

– grease-proof paper

– cellophane

– bin bags

– plastic carrier bags
 Expel as much air as possible from

the packaging.

 Close the packaging tightly with

– rubber bands

– plastic clips

– string or bag ties

– freezer tape.

Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.

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Freezing and storing food

 Make a note of the contents and the

date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer

 When freezing more than 1kg of

fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Using Super cool and Super freeze ­Super freeze function").

This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.

Placing food in the freezer section

 The following maximum loading

weights must not be exceeded:
– freezer drawer = 25kg
– glass cold plate = 35kg

Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.

 Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.

- Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate)

 Remove the lowest freezer drawer.
 Place the food flat on the bottom of

the appliance or in contact with the
interior side walls, so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as pos­sible.

Once frozen:
 Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

- Large items

If you wish to freeze large items such as
a turkey or game, the glass cold plates
between the drawers can be removed.

 Remove the upper freezer drawers

and carefully lift and slide out the
glass cold plates.

- Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the lower freezer
drawers.

 Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as pos­sible.

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Freezing and storing food

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in differ­ent ways:

– in a microwave oven,

– in an oven using "Fan heat" or the

"Defrost" setting,

– at room temperature,

– in the refrigerator section (the cold

given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold),

– in a steam oven.

Flat pieces of partially thawed fish can
be placed directly into a hot frying pan.

Meat and 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. Danger of sal­monella poisoning. Ensure that meat
and fish (e.g. mince, chicken, fish fillets)
do not come into contact with other
foods while defrosting. Catch the liquid
and dispose of it carefully.

Fruit should be defrosted at room tem­perature in its packaging, 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 due to changes in the cell struc­ture.

 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.

Ice cubes

 Fill the ice cube tray three quarters

full of water and place it 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 if it
is stuck.

Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray gently
or by holding it under cold running wa­ter for a short time.

Cooling drinks quickly

When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and
damage.

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Defrosting

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator section defrosts auto­matically.

Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst the compressor is running. You
do not need to remove this, as it will de­frost and evaporate automatically with
the warmth generated by the com­pressor.

The condensate is drained away
through a channel and drain hole, then
fed into an evaporation system at the
back of the appliance.

 Condensate must be able to

drain away unhindered at all times.
Keep the condensate channel and

drain hole clean to enable this.

Freezer section

The freezer section does not defrost
automatically.

In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer section, e.g. on the internal
walls. How much ice and frost accumu­lates in the appliance will depend on
the following:

– whether the freezer section door has

been opened frequently or left open
for a while.

– whether a large quantity of food has

been placed in the freezer at once.

– whether the humidity in the room has

increased.

Too thick a layer of ice will make it hard
to remove freezer drawers, and in cer­tain circumstances can prevent the
freezer door from closing properly. Too
thick a layer of ice also reduces effi­ciency and increases energy consump­tion.

 The freezer section should be defros-

ted from time to time. It must be de­frosted if a layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm
thick has accumulated.

The best time to defrost the freezer is
when:

– there is very little or no frozen food

left in the freezer,

– the humidity level in the room is low

and the ambient temperature in the
room is also low.

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Defrosting

 When defrosting the freezer

make sure that you do not damage
the evaporator as this would cause
irreversible damage to the appliance.

Do not scrape off ice and frost and
do not use any sharp edged or poin­ted instruments to aid the defrosting
process.

Before defrosting

 Switch on the Super freeze function

approx.1 day before defrosting to en­sure frozen food retains its cold re­serve for longer when taken out of
the freezer.

 Remove the frozen food from the

freezer and wrap it in several layers of
newspaper or cloths.

Tip: You could also place the frozen
food in a cool box or bag.

 Store in a cool place until the freezer

is ready for use again.

 Remove all the freezer drawers and

glass cold plates from the freezer.

To defrost

 The longer the food is left out at

room temperature, the faster it de­teriorates.

Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible.

 Steam from a steam cleaning ap-

pliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short cir­cuit.

Do not use a steam cleaning appli­ance to defrost the appliance.

 Do not 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. These could contain sub­stances which could damage the
plastic parts or which might cause a
build-up of explosive gases and
pose a danger to health.

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Defrosting

 Switch the appliance off.

The display goes out and cooling is
switched off. If this does not happen,
then the safety lock is still activated
(see "Selecting further settings - To de­activate the safety lock").

 Disconnect it from the mains.
 Leave the freezer section door open.

To speed up defrosting, two bowls of
hot water (not boiling), with plates un­derneath them, can be placed in the
freezer. Closing the door in this instance
will help retain the warmth and speed
up the defrosting process.

 Remove any loose pieces of ice.

 Ensure that water does not get

into the surrounding cabinetry.

 Use a sponge or towel to soak up the

defrosted water as often as neces­sary.

After defrosting

 Clean the freezer then dry it thor-

oughly.

 Close the appliance doors.
 Reconnect to the mains and switch

the appliance back on.

 Switch on the Super freeze function

so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.

 Once the temperature in the freezer

has reached the required temperat­ure, place the food back in the freezer
drawers and put them back in the
freezer.

 When the temperature in the freezer

section is a constant -18°C or colder
press the Super freeze button to
switch the Super freeze function off.

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Cleaning and care

 Do not let water get into the

electronic unit or the lighting.

 Steam from a steam cleaning ap-

pliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short cir­cuit.

Do not use a steam cleaning appli­ance to clean the appliance.

Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.

The data plate located inside the ap­pliance must not be removed. It con­tains information which is required in
the event of a service call.

Cleaning agents

To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda, am-

monia, acids or chlorides

– cleaning agents containing descaling

agents

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream cleaners

– solvent-based cleaning agents

– stainless steel cleaning agents

– dishwasher cleaner

– oven sprays

– glass cleaning agents

– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,

e.g. pot scourers

– melamine eraser blocks

– sharp metal scrapers.

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Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.

We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
surfaces of the appliance.

The following pages contain import­ant information on cleaning.

Cleaning and care

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

 Switch the appliance off.

The display goes out and cooling is
switched off.
If this does not happen, then the safety
lock is still activated (see "Selecting fur­ther settings - Activating or deactivating
the safety lock").

 Disconnect it from the mains.
 Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

 Defrost the freezer (see "Defrosting").
 Take out all other removable parts for

cleaning.

Adjustable shelf

Before cleaning the shelf remove the
stainless steel trim at the front and the
protective strip at the back of the shelf.
To do this:

 Place the shelf on a worktop covered

with a soft material (e.g. on a tea
towel).

 Pull the stainless steel trim off the

shelf beginning at one side.

 Pull the protective strip off the shelf.
 After cleaning the shelf reattach the

stainless steel trim and the protective
strip.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the interior and ac­cessories

Clean the appliance regularly, at least
once a month, and the freezer section
each time it is defrosted.

Remove soiling immediately to prevent
it from drying on.

 Clean the interior with a clean

sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.

 After cleaning, wipe with clean water

and dry with a soft cloth.

 The stainless steel parts on the

shelves are not dishwasher safe.
Remove the trim before placing the

shelves in the dishwasher.

The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:

– the stainless steel trim

– the protective strips at the back of

the adjustable shelves

The following parts are suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher:

The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55°C.

Contact with natural dyes from car­rots, tomatoes and ketchup may dis­colour the plastic parts in the dish­washer.
This discolouration does not affect the
stability of the parts.

– the bottle holder, egg tray, ice cube

tray
(depending on model)

– the shelves and bottle shelf in the

door

– the adjustable shelves (with the trim

and strips removed)

 Clean the condensate channel and

drain hole frequently so that con­densate can drain away unhindered.
Use a straw or similar to clear the
drain if necessary.

– all drawers and the drawer lid (de-

pending on model)

 These accessories should all be hand

washed.

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 Leave the door open to air the appli-

ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.

Cleaning the door seal

Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seal as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous
over time.

 The door seal should be cleaned reg-

ularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the ventilation gaps

A build-up of dust will increase the en­ergy consumption of the appliance.

 The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the
dusting brush for Miele vacuum
cleaners)

After cleaning

 Replace all shelves and accessories

in the appliance.

 Reconnect to the mains and switch

the appliance back on.

 Switch on the Super freeze function

for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.

 Place food in the refrigerator section

and close the door.

Cleaning and care

 Once the temperature in the freezer

section has reached the required
temperature, place the food back in
the freezer drawers and put them
back in the freezer section.

 When the temperature in the freezer

section is a constant -18°C or colder
press the Super freeze button to
switch the Super freeze function off.

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What to do if...

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.
If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,
please contact Miele.

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable

danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au-

thorised technician.

Problem Cause and remedy

The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.

The  symbol lights up
in the display, the appli­ance does not get cold,
although the controls
and the interior lighting
are working.

The appliance is not switched on and the mains con­nection symbol is lit up in the display.

 Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.

 Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The mains

connection symbol appears in the display
when the appliance is switched off.

Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.

 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.

Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appliance
to be presented in the showroom without the cooling
system being switched on. Do not activate this setting
for domestic use.

 Contact the Miele Service Department for informa-

tion on deactivating Demo mode.

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Problem Cause and remedy

The compressor runs
continuously.

The compressor is
switching on more fre­quently and for longer
periods of time, so the
temperature in the ap­pliance is dropping.

The compressor is
switching on more fre­quently and for longer
periods of time, so the
temperature in the ap­pliance is dropping.

This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool­ing is required.

The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or become too dusty.

 Do not block the ventilation gaps.
 Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.

The doors have been opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food has been placed inside
and/or frozen at the same time.

 Only open the doors when necessary and for as

short a time as possible.

The required temperature will re-establish itself after a
while.

The doors are not properly closed. A thick layer of ice
may have formed in the freezer.

 Close the appliance doors.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after a

while.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will reduce effi-

ciency and increase the energy consumption.
 Defrost the appliance and clean it.

The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
room temperature, the longer the compressor will run
for.

 See "Installation - Location".
The appliance was not properly installed in the niche.

 See "Installing the appliance".

The temperature setting is too low.
 Adjust the temperature.

The Super freeze function is still switched on.
 You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier

to save energy.

What to do if...

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What to do if...

Problem Cause and remedy

The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The temperat­ure in the appliance
rises.

An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the appliance at the
bottom near the com­pressor (depending on
model).

This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high.

 Adjust the temperature.
 Check the temperature again after 24 hours.

The food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is lower than the ambient tem­perature for which the appliance is designed.
Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the
compressor to switch off for too long, causing the
freezer to become too warm.

 See "Installation - Location".
 Increase the temperature of the room.

This is not a fault. The electronic unit for the com­pressor is equipped with an operation and fault dia­gnosis LED indicator light which flashes every 15
seconds (depending on model).

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Display warnings

Message Cause and remedy

The alarm symbol 
and the temperature
display are flashing.

"F0toF9" appears in
the display.

The mains connection
symbol, appears
and the alarm sounds.
The temperature display
will also show the
warmest temperature
recorded in the freezer
during an interruption to
the power supply or a
power cut.

The temperature in the appliance is too warm.
This could be due to, for example:

– the door being opened too frequently,

– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in the

freezer at once without switching on the Super
freeze function.

– a lengthy interruption to the power supply.

 Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The alarm will stop and the alarm symbol  will go

out when the temperature reaches the correct level
again.

 Depending on the temperature displayed, you

should check the condition of food in the freezer. If
it has defrosted or started to defrost, check that it
is still safe to use and, if so, use it as soon as pos­sible. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.

There is a fault.
 Call the Miele Service Department.

The temperature in the appliance in the previous days
or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or
interruption to the power supply.
The appliance will go back to the last temperature
setting when the power is back on.

 Touch the alarm off sensor.
The warmest temperature display will go out. The dis-

play will then revert to showing the current temperat­ure in the freezer.

 Depending on the temperature displayed, you

should check the condition of food in the freezer. If
it has defrosted or started to defrost, check that it
is still safe to use and, if so, use it as soon as pos­sible. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.

What to do if...

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What to do if...

The interior lighting is not working.

Problem Cause and remedy

The interior lighting is
not working.

The appliance has not been switched on.
 Switch the appliance on.

To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is
left open. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.

 Danger of electric shock.

There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.

The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician.

 Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light in-

tensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or dam-

aged, or be removed due to damage. This could
cause injury to your eyes.

Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying
glass or similar).

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 Call the Miele Service Department.

Other problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The door to the freezer
will not open because it
has been opened and
closed too many times
in succession.

Food has frozen to­gether.

You cannot switch the
appliance off.

The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.

The floor of the refriger­ator section is wet.

This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening
and closing the door is preventing the door from
opening. Wait approx. 1minute and then try again. It
should now open without force.

The food packaging was not dry when placed in the
freezer.

 Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or

plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.

The safety lock is activated. The symbol is lit up in
the display.

 Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Ac-

tivating or deactivating the safety lock").

This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evapor­ator is used to prevent condensation.

The condensate drain hole is blocked.
 Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.

What to do if...

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Noises

Normal
noises

Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise

Blubb,
blubb ...

Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the

Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.

Noises Cause and remedy

Rattling, vi­brating

What causes them

can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.

A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.

motor on and off.

the appliance.

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appli­ance or place something underneath it.

The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur­niture. Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.

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Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.

The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove the cable clips.

After Sales / Guarantee

After sales service

In the event of any faults which you
cannot easily remedy, please contact

– your Miele Dealer, or

– the Miele Service Department.

See end of this booklet for contact de­tails. Please note that telephone calls
may be monitored and recorded for
training purposes and that a call-out
charge will be applied to service visits
where the problem could have been
resolved as described in this booklet.

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial num­ber of your appliance.

This information is given on the data
plate inside your appliance.

Guarantee: U.K.

In the U.K. the appliance is guaranteed
for 2 years from the date of purchase.
However, you must activate your cover
by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering
online at www.miele.co.uk.

Guarantee: Other countries

For information on the appliance guar­antee specific to your country please
contact Miele.

See end of this booklet for contact de­tails.

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Electrical connection

The appliance is supplied with a power
cable and moulded plug ready for con­nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply.

The fuse rating must be at least 10 A
(13 A in the UK).

This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. The electrical connection
must comply with current local and na­tional safety regulations (BS 7671 in the
UK).

The accessibility of the plug must al­ways be ensured in order to be able to
quickly separate the appliance from the
mains.

If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a
separator for each terminal must be
present. There must be an all-pole con­tact gap of at least 3 mm in the switch
(including switch, fuses and relays ac­cording to EN60335).

The plug and mains connection cable
must not come into contact with the
back of the appliance as vibrations can
cause damage to these components.
This, in turn, could result in a short cir­cuit.

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).

Do not connect the appliance to an in­verter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. solar
power. When switched on, peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of en­ergy supplied to the appliance, causing
it to overheat.

If the mains cable needs to be replaced
this must be done by a suitably quali­fied person.

Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.

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Installation

This appliance must be built in, oth­erwise it could tip up.

 Fire risk and danger of damage!

This fridge-freezer must not be in­stalled underneath a hob.

Location

This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.

It should not be installed underneath a
hob, next to a cooker, an oven, a heater
or near a window where it would be af­fected by direct sunshine. The higher
the ambient temperature of the room,
the longer the compressor will run for
and the higher the energy consumption.

When installing the appliance, please
note:

– The socket must be easily accessible

in an emergency, not concealed be­hind the appliance.

 In environments with high hu-

midity condensation can build up on

the external appliance panels.
This can lead to corrosion of the

panels.
For prevention, it is advisable to in-

stall the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air condi­tioned room.

Please ensure that the appliance
doors close properly, the ventilation
gaps are not covered over and the
appliance is installed in accordance
with these instructions.

– The plug and cable must not touch

the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.

– Do not plug in other appliances be-

hind this appliance.

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Installation

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient tem­peratures) and should not be used out­side this range. The climate range of the
appliance is stated on the data plate in­side the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

temperature

SN +10to +32°C

N +16to +32°C

ST +16to +38°C

T +16to +43°C

Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to switch off
for too long, causing the internal tem­perature in the appliance to rise with the
risk of food deteriorating and going off.

– Air intake  occurs via the plinth at

the bottom of the appliance and the
air escapes at the top  at the back
of the housing unit.

– A ventilation gap of at least 40mm

depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate.

Ventilation

 If the ventilation gaps given are

not observed, the compressor will
run more frequently and for longer
periods.

This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature for the compressor. This
may, in turn, cause damage to the
compressor.

It is essential to observe the ventila­tion gaps given.

Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
therefore be constructed to allow suffi­cient space for ventilation (see "Build­ing-in dimensions"):

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– The ventilation cross-sections in the

plinth, housing unit and above the
appliance must each provide an un­obstructed airflow of at least 200cm²
to ensure that air can circulate
without hindrance.

If ventilation grilles are to be inserted
into the ventilation gaps, the ventila­tion gaps must be larger than
200cm². The unobstructed airflow of
200cm² is calculated by adding up
the total area of ventilation openings
in the grille.

– Important. The appliance uses less

energy, the larger the ventilation
gaps.

Installation

The ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
should be dusted on a regular basis.

Top ventilation gap

The ventilation gap at the top of the ap­pliance can be constructed in different
ways:

a

directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 200cm²).

b

in between the housing unit and the
ceiling

c

through a suspended ceiling.

Before installing the appliance

 Take the accessory pack which in-

cludes installation parts and other ac­cessories out of the appliance and re­move the packaging strap holding the
door in place.

 Do not remove the following from

the back of the appliance:

– The spacers (depending on model).

These ensure the gap required
between the back of the appliance
and the wall is maintained.

– Depending on model, the pouches

located in the metal grille (heat ex­changer).
They are required for the correct
functioning of the appliance. The
contents are not poisonous or dan­gerous.

 Remove the cable clip from the back

of the appliance.

 Check that all parts at the back of the

appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.

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Building-in dimensions

* The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560mm deep niche. The
appliance is fully functional in a 550mm niche but the energy consumption will be
slightly higher.

Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent­ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function­ing of the appliance.

Niche height [mm]

A

KF37122iD 1772 – 1788 523

KF37132iD 1772 – 1788 669

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Freezer section [mm]

B

Changing the door hinging

Two people are needed for changing
the door hinging.

The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand hinging is required,
the hinges must be changed.

To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:

 Open both appliance doors.
 Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from

the appliance door.

 Remove covers,  and.

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Changing the door hinging

Caution.
The door is not secure as soon as

the screws are removed from the
bearing block.

 Remove the upper bearing block

and fit it on the opposite side.

Caution.
The door is not secure as soon as

the hinge bolts in the middle of the
appliance are removed.

 Loosen screws on bearing block

.

 Push the appliance door  out-

wards, take it off its hinges and place
it to one side.

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 Pull hinge bolt in the middle of the

appliance together with its disc up­wards and off.

 Carefully lift appliance door off and

place to one side.

 Unscrew bearing block, turn it

through 180° and screw it into place
on the opposite side.

 Unscrew bearing block and screw

it into place on the opposite side.

 Remove hinge bolt together with

its washer and replace these on the
opposite side.

Changing the door hinging

 In the middle of the appliance, fit

hinge bolt together with its washer
through the bearing block in the ap­pliance door.

 Place door onto the hinge bolt

from above.

 Close the lower door.

 Fit upper door onto the hinge bolt

in the middle of the appliance.

 Close the upper door.
 Screw upper bearing block back

on the appliance securely.

 Tighten all screws again.
 Replace covers and.

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Installing the appliance

Two people are required for installing
the appliance.

 Install the appliance in a stable, solid

housing unit, positioned on an even
and level floor.

 Secure the housing unit against tip-

ping.

 Use a spirit level to align the housing

unit. The corners of the housing unit
must be at a 90° angle to each other,
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with all 4corners of
the housing unit.

To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:

 The required ventilation cross-sec-

tions must be ensured (see "Installa­tion - Ventilation" and "Building-in di­mensions").

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Installing the appliance

Parts required for installation

All installation parts are number coded.
This coding is also used in the installa­tion instructions.

– required for installing the appli-

ance in its housing unit:

– required for fitting the furniture

doors:

All fitting instructions given are for a
right-hand hinged appliance. If you
have converted the appliance to left­hand hinging, you will need to adapt
these instructions accordingly.

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Installing the appliance

Preparing the appliance

 Position the appliance in front of the

housing unit.

 Fit cover strip  into position.
 Push the appliance two-thirds of the

way into its niche. When doing this,
make sure that the mains cable does
not get trapped.

 Remove cover from the top corner

of the appliance.

 Secure part using screw firmly

into the top left-hand side of the ap­pliance.

Tip: To help you push it into position, tie
a piece of string around the plug to "in­crease" the length of the connection
cable.
Then pull the cable by the end of the
string through the housing unit. It will
then be easier to connect once the ap­pliance is in the unit.

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 Carefully remove the protective foil

from sealing strip .

 Fix sealing strip flush with the front

of the appliance on the door opening
side.

1. Position the sealing strip flush with
the lower edge of the top fixing.

2. Stick it down along its entire
length.

Installing the appliance

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Installing the appliance

Installing the appliance

If the all round gap of 42 mm is not
maintained between the appliance
casing and the front edge of the
housing unit side walls, the door may
not shut properly.

This can cause ice to build up, con­densate to accumulate and lead to
faults in the appliance. These can all
lead to increased energy consump­tion.

Follow the instructions below to en­sure that a gap of 42mm is main­tained to the front edges of the hous­ing unit side walls.

 Push the appliance into the building-

in niche:

– until the upper fixing bracket

touches the front edge of the fur­niture side wall.

– until the front edge of lower left-hand

fixing bracket and the lower right­hand fixing bracket are flush with the
front edge of the base of the housing
unit.

On furniture with door fittings (e.g.
stubs, seals etc.) the dimension of

these must be taken into account
when making sure there is a gap all
round of 42 mm.

 Pull the appliance forwards by the

appropriate dimension.

 Screw lower fixing bracket with

screws loosely into the bottom of
the appliance.

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Tip: Remove the door fittings. This will
ensure that the door is flush with the
surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors.

Aligning the appliance

 Align the appliance on both sides us-

ing the adjustable feet.

Installing the appliance

 Carefully unscrew adjusting screw

in the middle bearing block until it
touches the side wall of the furniture
housing unit.

 Tighten screws in fixing bracket.

Securing the appliance in the niche

Before securing the appliance in its
niche make sure that both lower fixing
brackets are flush with the front of the
base of the housing unit.

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Installing the appliance

 Push the appliance up against the

furniture unit wall and secure the ap­pliance with screws through fixing
bracket.

 Press the appliance up against the

furniture unit wall and secure fixing
bracket using screw to the base
of the unit.

 Then secure handle  to one of the

rods.

 Use the handle to push the rod into

the guide as far as it will go. Remove
the handle and fit it to the other rod
and push this into its guide as far as it
will go.
Important. Keep the handle some­where safe in case you ever need to
fit the appliance into a new housing
unit

 Close the appliance doors.
 If necessary, align the cover strip at

the top of the appliance by pushing it
parallel to the top of the furniture unit
– it should be set slightly back and
must not protrude.

 Secure the appliance by fitting

screw into bearing block.

 Finally secure the appliance at the

side by fitting screw through the
middle bearing block.

Make sure that all screws have been
tightened.

For additional stability of the appliance
in the unit, push the rods supplied in
underneath the appliance between it
and the floor of the housing unit:

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 Snap off any protruding end on the

top fixing bracket.
It is no longer required.

 Fit cover.

 Fit cover supplied.

Installing the appliance

 Push the plastic tab into the left-hand

aperture in cover and then fit the
cover in position.

 Flip down the cover on fixing

bracket.

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Installing the appliance

Fitting the furniture doors

 Align the door fixing so that the fur-

niture door on the side with the
handle does not lie against the hous­ing unit wall when the door is shut.
A minimum distance of 1mm must
be maintained.

If a minimum distance of 1mm is not
maintained, the appliance door may
not shut properly.

This can cause ice to build up, con­densate to accumulate and lead to
faults in the appliance. These can all
lead to increased energy consump­tion.

 Tighten all screws again.

 Secure door fixing to the appliance

door using screws.

 Open the door fully and push fixing

guides into door fixing .

 Position the furniture door onto the

appliance door and secure fixing
guides to the furniture door using
screws.
Make sure you maintain a distance d
(= the thickness of the housing walls)
between the edge of the appliance
door and the outer edge of the fur­niture door.

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United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd.
Fairacres, Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Customer Contact Centre Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.co.uk

Australia

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
1 Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.com.au

Miele (Shanghai) Trading Ltd.
1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road
Jing' an District
200040 Shanghai, PRC
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], Internet: www.miele.cn

China

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place
23 Wang Tai Road
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.miele.hk

Miele (Hong Kong) Limited

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ground Floor, Copia Corporate Suites
Plot No. 9, Jasola, New Delhi - 110025
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], Internet: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.
2024 Bianconi Avenue
Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail], Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd
Suite 12-2, Level 12
Menara Sapura Kencana Petroleum
Solaris Dutamas No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
Level 2, 10 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011, NZ
Tel: [phone]
Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.
163 Penang Road
# 04 - 03 Winsland House II
Singapore 238463
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd
63 Peter Place, Bryanston 2194
P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.
Gold & Diamond Park
Office No. 217-6, Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 11 47 82 - Dubai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
800-MIELE (64353)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG

KF 37122 iD, KF 37132 iD

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M.-Nr. 10 213 350 / 01en-GB