Miele KFN 14827 SDE ed-2, KFN 14827 SDE cs-2 Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free 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.

M.-Nr. 09 549 060en-GB

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................5

Caring for the environment..........................................7

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8

How to save energy ...............................................16

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

Cleaning and care ..............................................18

Operating the appliance ............................................18

Switching on .....................................................18

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

To switch the PerfectFresh zone off separately ........................19

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

Settings mode ....................................................21

Switching the sensor tones on/off...................................21

Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................22

The correct temperature ...........................................23

...inthePerfectFresh zone .........................................23

Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................23

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

Setting the temperature in the freezer section............................24

Temperature range ..............................................25

Temperature display ...............................................25

Changing the temperature display brightness .........................25

Alarm...........................................................27

Temperature alarm ................................................27

Door alarm .......................................................28

Super cool and Super freeze .......................................29

Super cool .......................................................29

Super freeze .....................................................30

Switching on Super freeze ........................................30

Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone................................31

Food which is not suitable for storing in a refrigerator .....................31

When shopping for food ............................................31

Dry compartment ..................................................33

Humidity controlled compartments ,, . ................................33

Increased humidity .............................................33

Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................35

Moving the shelves ................................................35

Split shelf ........................................................35

Freezing and storing food..........................................37

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................37

Freezing fresh food ................................................37

Storing frozen food ................................................37

Home freezing ....................................................38

Hints on home freezing...........................................38

Packing .......................................................38

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................39

Placing food in the freezer ........................................39

Freezer calendar ..................................................40

Defrosting .......................................................40

Cooling drinks ....................................................41

Cool pack........................................................41

Making ice cubes .................................................42

Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker ......................44

Defrosting .......................................................45

Cleaning and care ................................................46

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................47

Appliance doors, side panels ........................................47

Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................48

Ventilation gaps ...................................................49

Door seals .......................................................49

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................49

Active charcoal filters .............................................51

To change the active charcoal filters...................................51

Problem solving guide ............................................53

Noises .........................................................57

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................58

Guarantee: U.K. ................................................58

Guarantee: Other countries ....................................58

Note for test institutes.............................................59

Mains water connection ...........................................60

Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................60

Connection to the water inlet .........................................61

Contents

Electrical connection..............................................63

Installation ......................................................64

Location .........................................................64

Climate range ..................................................64

Ventilation........................................................65

Appliances with wall spacers supplied .................................65

Installation .......................................................65

Aligning the appliance..............................................65

Levelling the appliance door .........................................66

Appliance dimensions ..............................................67

Installing in a side-by-side combination ..............................68

Installing the appliances ............................................68

Instructions for moving the appliances once they have been joined ........68

Joining the two appliances together ...................................69

Aligning the appliance door .........................................74

Changing the door hinging .........................................75

Aligning the appliance doors .......................................86

Building in the appliance ..........................................87

Addresses ......................................................91

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off sensor for the whole

appliance and On/Off sensor
for switching the PerfectFresh
zone on and off separately

b Super cool and Super freeze sensor

c Sensor for setting a lower

temperature (X)

d Safety lock indicator light

(only visible when the Safety lock is
activated)

e Temperature display for the

PerfectFresh zone and freezer
section

f Sensor for switching between the

PerfectFresh zone and the freezer
section
(top = "PerfectFresh" symbol;
bottom = "Freezer" symbol)

g Sensor for setting a higher

temperature (Y)

h Alarm off sensor

(only visible when the door or
temperature alarm sounds)

i Change active charcoal filter

indicator
(only visible when the active
charcoal filters need to be changed)

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Guide to the appliance

a PerfectFresh zone - Dry
compartment

a Bottle rack

b Adjustable shelf

c Active charcoal filter holder

b PerfectFresh zone - Humidity
controlled compartments

d Regulator for setting the moisture

level in the humidity controlled
compartments

e Humidity controlled compartments

f Condensate channel and

drain hole

c Freezer section

g Ice cube drawer with

automatic ice cube maker

h Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

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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 should 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!

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.

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

This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, 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 installation and
before using it for the first time. They contain important
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with
these Warning and Safety instructions.

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

Correct application

The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended

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for use in domestic households and similar working and residential
environments.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

The appliance must only be used as a domestic appliance to

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cool and store food as well as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

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medicines, 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 incorrect or
improper use or operation.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced

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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 understand the hazards
involved.

Safety with children

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

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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance without

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supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

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unsupervised.

This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not

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allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise
children whilst you are using the appliance.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and

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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

Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible

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damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.

If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service

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technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.

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

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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, but does not have
any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
coolant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:

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avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark,

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disconnect from the mains,

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air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes
and

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contact the Service Department for advice.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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

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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
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.

Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been

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installed and connected in accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection

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data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) matches 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 mains electricity supply by a

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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

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of room space is required. The

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly tested 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 repairs may only be carried out by

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

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undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.

The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during

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installation, maintenance and repair work.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

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original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety
of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

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

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on a ship).

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

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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.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a

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faulty connection to the mains water supply.

Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice

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cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and
competent person.

The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water

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supply.

Before plumbing the appliance in, ensure that it is disconnected

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from the mains electricity supply.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze

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to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place

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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

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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.

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on
may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable
compounds could explode.

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

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ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or

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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 freezer, make sure bottles are

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

Observe the "use-by" dates given on food to avoid the risk of food

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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.

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They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.

Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to

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defrost it. These will damage the plastic parts.Do not use defrosting
sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could
damage the plastic parts or which could cause the build-up of
gases and pose a danger to health.

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

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

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

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cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

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

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

Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would

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impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.

This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges

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(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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Stainless steel appliances

Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape

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or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These
damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective
coating.

The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.

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Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.

Transporting the appliance

Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its

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original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit.

Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must

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be transported by two people.

Disposal of your old appliance

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

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

Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting

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disposal, e.g. by
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puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.

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bending any pipework.

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scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Installation site 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.

Compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger) dusted at
least once a year.

Temperature
setting

Freezer section -18 °C With a higher setting: the

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.

Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).

lower the temperature, the
higher the energy
consumption.

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Normal energy consumption Increased energy

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.

How to save energy

consumption

Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.

Store food in an organised
way.

Take an insulated cool bag
with you when shopping and
place food in the appliance as
soon as possible.

Replace any food removed
rapidly, before it begins to
thaw.

Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.

Store food covered or
packaged.

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

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

Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.

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

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

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packing material

Remove all the packing material from

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the interior of the appliance.

Protective foil

On stainless steel appliances, the outer
surfaces are also covered with
protective foil.

Do not remove the foil until the

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appliance has been positioned in its
final location.

Cleaning and care

Please observe the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning and care".

^ On stainless steel appliances also

treat the side panels with the Miele
stainless steel conditioning agent
supplied as soon as you have
removed the protective foil.
The appliance doors have a special
finish which is resistant to soiling. Do
not use Miele stainless steel
conditioner on the appliance door.

Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellent
protective coating.

Active charcoal filters
(Active Air Clean charcoal filters)

Place the active charcoal filters

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supplied in the holder, and place the
holder on one of the shelves in the
PerfectFresh zone (see "Active
charcoal filters").

Operating the appliance

A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.

Switching on

The PefectFresh zone and freezer
section are switched on together with
the On/Off sensor.

^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the

temperature display lights up.

If the temperatures in the appliance are
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, only bars will light up
in the temperature displays.

The "PerfectFresh" and the "Freezer"
symbols as well as the Alarm off sensor
will flash until the temperatures are
sufficiently low.

^

Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing up liquid, and then
dry with a soft cloth.

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As soon as the temperatures are within
the range that the appliance is able to
display, the temperature display will
show the current temperature.

The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
PerfectFresh zone door is opened.

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.

To switch between the PerfectFresh
zone and freezer section touch the
relevant sensor.

If you want to select the freezer section
(to check the temperature, for
example),

Switching on and off

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.

Switching off

Touch the On/Off sensor until all of

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the indicators go out. (If this does not
happen, the safety lock is still
activated).

If the PerfectFresh zone is switched on,
the PerfectFresh zone and the freezer
section will switch off one after the
other.

The interior lighting will not come on
when you open the door and the
cooling process will be switched off.

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touch the freezer sensor. It will light
up yellow.

Depending on which zone/section you
have selected, you can

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select either Super cool or Super
freeze, or

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adjust the temperature.

Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.

To switch the PerfectFresh zone off
separately

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

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Select the PerfectFresh zone.

The "PerfectFresh" symbol will light up
yellow.

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Switching on and off

Touch the On/Off sensor until the

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"PerfectFresh" symbol goes out.

The interior lighting will not come on
when you open the door and the
PerfectFresh zone is switched off.

The freezer section remains switched
on and the "Freezer" symbol is lit up.

To switch the PerfectFresh zone
back on again

^ Select the PerfectFresh zone. The

"PerfectFresh" sensor lights up
yellow, then touch the On/Off sensor
until the temperature display lights
up, or

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,

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disconnect it from the mains. Switch

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off at the wall and withdraw the plug
from the socket, or disconnect the
mains fuse,

empty and clean the ice cube tray,

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close the stopcock for the water inlet,

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^ clean the appliance out and

^ leave the doors ajar to air the

appliance.

If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.

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Switch the appliance off and then
back on again.

The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
PerfectFresh zone door is opened.

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Switching on and off

Settings mode

Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in the settings mode.

How to select the settings mode and
how to change the settings is
described in the relevant section of
these instructions.

Overview of functions that can be
selected in the settings mode:

To enter or leave the settings
mode

To switch the sensor tones
on/off
(see "Switching on and off")

To confirm that the active
charcoal filters have been
changed (see "Active charcoal
filters")

To switch the safety lock on/off
(see "Switching on and off")

c

b

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u

Switching the sensor tones on/off

The sensor tone which sounds each
time a sensor is touched can be
deactivated.

Touch and leave your finger on the X

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sensor.

^ At the same time, briefly touch the

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for

another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until b

appears in the display.

To change the brightness of the
temperature display
(see "The correct temperature")

To set the water intake time for
the ice cube maker
(see "Making ice cubes")

The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in the
settings mode. As soon as the door is
closed, the door alarm is activated
again.

d

e

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Touch the On/Off sensor.

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By touching the X sensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tones
are switched on or off:

b0: Sensor tones are switched off
b1: Sensor tones are switched on
b –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm
the new setting.

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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
c appears in the display.

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Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left the settings mode.

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Switching on and off

Activating or deactivating the safety
lock

The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.

Touch and leave your finger on the X

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sensor.

^ At the same time, briefly touch the

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for

another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until

u appears in the display.

You have now left the settings mode.

The safety lock indicator
in the temperature display when the
safety lock has been activated.

X will light up

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Touch the On/Off sensor.

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By touching the X sensor, you can
now select whether the safety lock is
switched on or off:

u0: The safety lock is deactivated
u1: The safety lock is activated
u –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm
the new setting.

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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
c appears in the display.

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Touch the On/Off sensor.

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The correct temperature

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

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

the more often the door is opened

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and the longer it is kept open,

– 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.

...inthePerfectFresh zone

The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is controlled automatically, and is
maintained at 0to2°C.

Setting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone

The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone can be raised or lowered, e.g. if
you want to use it for storing items like
fish.

Select the PerfectFresh zone.

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The "PerfectFresh" symbol will light up
yellow.

^ You can now adjust the temperature

in the PerfectFresh zone by touching
the X sensor.
You can choose from settings

b1to b9:
b1: Lowest temperature,
b9: Highest temperature.

By touching the

X sensor: the temperature will get

colder

Y sensor: the temperature will get

warmer.

The setting being set will flash in the
display.

The following information shows in the
display when the sensors are touched:

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Touching a sensor once: the last
setting selected flashes.

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The correct temperature

Each subsequent touch of a sensor:

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changes the setting incrementally.

Leaving a finger on the sensor:

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changes the setting continuously.

Approx. 5 seconds after taking your
finger off a sensor, the current setting of
the PerfectFresh zone is automatically
shown.

The settings, b1to b9have specific
temperature ranges allocated to
them. The temperature itself will not
appear in the display.

b5is the default setting for the
PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of b1
to b4 is selected, the temperature
can fall below 0°C. Food could
freeze!

Dynamic cooling

The dynamic cooling fan automatically
switches on when the cooling system
for the PerfectFresh zone switches on.
It distributes the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone to all areas more
evenly so that all the food will be chilled
to about the same degree.

...inthefreezer 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 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.

Setting the temperature in the
freezer section

^

Select the freezer section.

The "Freezer" symbol will light up
yellow.

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^

You can now use the arrow sensors
on either side of the temperature
display to set the temperature you
require.

By touching the

X sensor: the temperature will get

colder

Y sensor: the temperature will get

warmer.

The correct temperature

The temperature being set will flash in
the display.

The following information shows in the
display when the sensors are touched:

Touching a sensor once: the last

–

temperature selected flashes.

Each subsequent touch of a sensor:

–

adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.

Leaving a finger on the sensor:

–

changes the temperature
continuously.
When the highest or lowest
temperature in the range is reached,
the X or Y sensor disappears.

Approx. 5 seconds after taking your
finger off a sensor, the average,
current temperature of the freezer is
automatically shown.

If you have adjusted the temperature,

wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature

display, as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.

Temperature range

The temperature in the freezer section
can be adjusted from -14 °C to -28 °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.

Temperature display

During normal operation the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperature in the
middle of the PerfectFresh zone and
the temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer section.

Changing the temperature display
brightness

The temperature display brightness can
be adjusted to suit the lighting
conditions of the room.

^ Touch and leave your finger on the X

sensor.

^

At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^

Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
d appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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The correct temperature

The temperature display brightness

^

can now be changed by touching the
X sensor:

d0: Maximum brightness
d1: Reduced brightness
d –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm

^

the new setting.

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until

^

c appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

^

You have now left the settings mode.

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Alarm

Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer section
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

An alarm will sound if the temperature
in the freezer section becomes too
warm.

The alarm off sensor will flash red and
the "Freezer" symbol will flash.

The alarm will sound, the alarm off
sensor will flash red and the freezer
symbol will flash, for example,

– if a lot of room air enters the freezer

section when food is being loaded,
rearranged or taken out.

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 and the freezer
symbol will continue to flash until the
correct temperature has been
reached.

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.

–

when freezing food which is still
warm.

–

in the event of a power cut.

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

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Alarm

Door alarm

The alarm will sound if a door is left
open for more than approx. 2 minutes.

The alarm off sensor will light up red
and the symbol for the section which
has the opened door will flash.

The alarm will stop and the symbols will
go out as soon as the door is closed.

Switching the door alarm off
early

If the noise of the door alarm disturbs
you, you can switch it off early if you
wish.

^ Touch the alarm off sensor.

The alarm will stop.
The alarm off sensor will light up
constantly and the symbol for the
section which has the opened door
will continue to flash until the door
has been closed.

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Super cool and Super freeze

Super cool

The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature
throughout the PerfectFresh zone 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.

^ Select the PerfectFresh zone.

The "PerfectFresh" symbol will light up
yellow.

Switching off Super cool

The Super cool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.
The appliance will then continue to
work at normal power.

To save energy, the Super cool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.

^ Select the PerfectFresh zone.

The "PerfectFresh" symbol will light up
yellow.

^ Touch the Super cool sensor. It will

dim to a pale yellow colour.

^

Touch the Super cool sensor. It will
light up yellow.

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

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

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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 daily.

Switching on Super freeze

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

beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super

freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.

The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.

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. 30 to 65
hours. The appliance will then continue
to work at normal power.

To save energy, the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18 °C or
colder has been reached in the freezer
section.

^ Select the freezer section.

The "Freezer" symbol will light up
yellow.

^

Select the freezer section.

The "Freezer" symbol will light up
yellow.

^

Touch the Super freeze sensor. It will
light up yellow.

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^

Touch the Super freeze sensor. It will
dim to a pale yellow colour.

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone

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

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

Food must not touch the back wall
of the appliance, as it may freeze to
the back wall.

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

Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,

–

potatoes, 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. Always observe the use-by
date and the recommended storage
temperature.
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.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return, place food into
the appliance immediately.

Food which is not suitable for
storing in a refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for storing in a
refrigerator 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, mangos, melons,
papayas, passion fruit,
citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit),

–

Fruit which is not yet ripe,

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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone

The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal
storage conditions for fruit, vegetables,
fish, meat and dairy products. Food
stays fresh considerably longer while
retaining both flavour and vitamins.

The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is maintained automatically at
between0-3°C.While lower than the
temperature in a standard refrigerator,
0-3°Cistheoptimum temperature
range for storing fresh food which is not
sensitive to cold.
The deterioration process is
decelerated at this temperature range
so food can be stored without loss of
freshness for considerably longer than
in a standard refrigerator.

The humidity in the PerfectFresh zone
can also be regulated to suit the food
being stored. Food retains its own
moisture if stored at a higher humidity
and so does not dry out as quickly. This
allows it to stay crisp and fresh for
longer.

The PerfectFresh zone is divided into
two areas:

In the top dry compartment the

–

temperature is between0-3°Cand
the humidity is not increased ,.
Use this compartment to store fish,
meat, dairy products and other kinds
of food, providing it is wrapped.

In the lower humidity controlled

–

compartments the temperature is
between0-3°Canddepending on
the position of the regulator, the
humidity is not increased , or
increased ..
Fruit and vegetables can be stored in
these compartments with the
humidity increased.

The coldest areas in the PerfectFresh
zone are in the humidity controlled
compartments.

Remember that the fresher the food
when placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.

Take food out of the PrefectFresh
zone approx. 30 - 60 minutes before
using it. The aroma and taste do not
fully develop until the food has
reached room temperature.

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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone

Dry compartment

The dry compartment is ideal for storing
foods which perish easily, such as

Fish and seafood;

–

Meat, poultry and sausages;

–

Salads and lettuce;

–

Dairy products, e.g. yoghurt, cheese,

–

cream, quark etc;

You can also use the dry

–

compartment to store all types of
food, providing it is wrapped.

The main advantage of the dry
compartment is the low temperature
(rather than the humidity). The humidity
in the dry compartment is
approximately the same as in a stan­dard refrigerator.

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

Always keep these foods covered or

wrapped.

Humidity controlled
compartments ,, .

The humidity controlled compartments
have a regulator which is used to adjust
the relative humidity.

Slide the regulator to the , or . setting.

Humidity level not increased ,

At the , setting, the humidity controlled
compartment becomes a dry
compartment - the regulator opens the
vents in the compartment allowing
moisture to escape (see "Dry
compartment ,").

Increased humidity .

With the regulator at the . setting, the
humidity controlled compartment is
suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
The regulator closes the vents in the
compartment so that moisture is
retained.

The humidity level greatly depends on
the type and quantity of food being
stored, if stored unwrapped.

The humidity level can be too low if
there is only a small amount of food
stored in the compartment.
Tip: If you are only storing a small
amount of food, wrap it in airtight
packaging.

In some circumstances, condensate
can occur in the humidity controlled
compartment at the increased
humidity setting. Use a cloth to
remove the condensate.

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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone

The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not
keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short
time):

Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it

^

is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it
stays fresh.

Clean the PerfectFresh compartments before placing food in them.

^

Allow very moist food to drain before placing it in the PerfectFresh zone.

^

Do not store food which is sensitive to cold in the PerfectFresh zone

^

(see "Food which is not suitable for storing in a refrigerator")

Select the correct PerfectFresh compartment as well as the correct position for

^

the humidity controlled compartment regulator (humidity not increased or
humidity increased).

^ Increased humidity . in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved via

the moisture present in the food being stored, i.e. the more food stored in the
compartment, the higher the humidity.
If too much moisture has collected on the floor of the compartment and the food
has been affected, dry the foor with a cloth and place a rack or similar item in
the compartment so that moisture can then drip down.
If the humidity level becomes too low, wrap the food in airtight packaging.

^ If you think that the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is too high or too low,

try altering it slightly.
To prevent the risk of freezer burn on food, the temperature must be increased if
ice crystals start to form on the floor of the PerfectFresh zone.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

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 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.

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.

^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf

up slightly from below.

To move the split shelf:

Take both halves of the split glass

^

shelf out,

fit the two brackets onto the supports

^

on either side at the required height,

^ and push the glass shelves in one

after the other.
The shelf with the raised edge must
be at the back.

^

At the same time, pull the front half of
the glass shelf forwards slightly and
then push it carefully under the rear
half.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

PerfectFresh zone
compartments

The compartments in the PerfectFresh
zone are on telescopic rails, and can
be removed for filling, emptying or
cleaning purposes.

Pull out the compartment as far as it

^

will go, and then lift it up and out.

Push the runners back in again to
avoid injury or damage.

Carefully pull out the lid between the

^

compartments slightly, and lift it
down and out.

^ To replace it, insert the compartment

lid from beneath into the holders, and
push it back into place.

To replace the compartment,

^

place it back on the fully extended
runners a. The front of the runners
must be right up against the front of
the compartment b.

^

Then push the compartment back in
c.

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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 capacity ....kg/24 hrs".

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

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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 section, 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

^

finished 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

possible.

Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
lose its nutritional value and spoil if
left for too long. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.

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

–

suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.

The following types of food are not

–

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

– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,

vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil, immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, 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.

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

Do not place hot foods or drinks in

–

the freezer. This causes already
frozen food to thaw, and increases
the energy consumption
considerably. Allow hot foods and
drinks to cool down before placing
them in the freezer.

Packing

Freeze food in portions.

^

Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packing material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

^

Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer-burn on food.

^

Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands

- plastic clips

- string or bag ties

- freezer tape.

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

–

Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food

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^

Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer

When freezing more than 2 kg of

^

fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Super freeze").
This also helps to prevent food that is
already in the freezer from starting to
defrost.

Freezing and storing food

Please note that when removing the
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer
must always remain in the freezer.
When placing food on the glass cold
plate make sure it does not obstruct
the ventilation gaps at the back.
This is important for problem-free
operation and normal energy
consumption.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum capacities
must be observed:
– freezer drawer = 25 kg
– glass cold plate = 35 kg

Food to be frozen must on no
account touch food which is already
frozen to avoid partial thawing.

^ Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.

–

Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the upper freezer
drawers.

^

Place the food flat in the bottom of
the drawers so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.

Freezing the maximum amount

–

(see data plate)

Remove the upper freezer drawers.

^

^ Place the food flat on the upper glass

cold plates so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.

Once frozen:

^ Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawers and push them back into the
appliance.

– 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.

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Freezing and storing food

Freezer calendar

The freezer calendar on the freezer
drawer gives the length of time in
months which various foods can be
stored for effectively.

Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.

2-3 months:
Cakes, ice cream, stew

3-5 months:
Fish, mushrooms, bread

6-8 months:
Pork, veal, poultry

10-12 months:
Beef, fruit, vegetables

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:

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.

–

in a microwave oven,

–

in an oven using the "Fan" or
"Defrost" setting,

–

at room temperature,

–

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

–

in a steam oven.

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Cooling drinks

Do not store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids which
could freeze in the freezer. The cans or
bottles could explode.

When cooling non-carbonated drinks
quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles
are not left in for more than one hour,
otherwise they could burst.

Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
can help to prolong the storage time.

^ Place the cool pack in the top drawer

of the freezer.

The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.

Freezing and storing food

In the event of a power cut:

^

Place the frozen cool pack directly on
top of the frozen food in the front of
the top drawer.

When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.

The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.

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Making ice cubes

For the automatic ice cube maker to
operate it must be connected to the
mains water supply.

Ice cube maker with integrated
ice cube tray

The automatic ice cube maker is
located in the ice cube drawer.
As soon as the ice cube maker is
switched on, the indicator light lights up
on the ice cube maker.

Make sure that the ice cube drawer
is empty before switching on the ice
cube maker.

Switch on the freezer section.

^

Open the ice cube drawer slightly.

^

^ Press the On/Off button a on the ice

cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.

^ Close the ice cube drawer.

Only make normal domestic
quantities of ice cubes with the ice
cube maker.

An ice cube tray c where ice cubes
are produced is integrated in the ice
cube maker b.

The ice cube tray automatically empties
into the drawer as soon as ice cubes
are produced.

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The drawer must be completely shut
for ice cubes to be produced.

After the appliance is switched on for
the first time it can take up to 24
hours for the first ice cubes to drop
out of the ice cube maker and collect
in the drawer.

The ice cube maker can be switched
off independently of the freezer
section if you do not want the
appliance to make any ice cubes.

If the ice cube maker is switched off,
the ice cube drawer can be used as
an extra drawer for freezing fresh
food and storing frozen food.

To ensure that the water pipes are
thoroughly flushed through before
use, ice cubes from the first three
ice cube making processes must
not be consumed.
This applies not only to when the
appliance is installed for the first
time but also if the appliance has
been out of use for a longer period
(e.g. whilst on holiday).

Making a large amount of ice cubes

Making ice cubes

The ice cube maker will begin to
produce ice cubes again as soon as
this new drawer has been placed in
position and closed properly.

Switching off the ice cube
maker

The ice cube maker can be switched
off independently of the freezer section
if you do not want the appliance to
make any ice cubes.

^ Press the On/Off button on the ice

cube maker until the indicator light
goes out.

The amount of ice cubes which the
appliance makes depends on the
temperature in the freezer section. The
lower the temperature, the more ice
cubes are produced within a certain
time frame. At a temperature of -18 °C,
approx. 1 kg of ice cubes will be
produced within 24 hours.

Ice cube production is halted
automatically when the ice cube drawer
is full.

If you require a large quantity of ice
cubes,

^

replace the full ice cube drawer with
the drawer beside it on the right.

Clean the ice cube tray if the ice
cube maker is going to be switched
off for a long period of time.

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Making ice cubes

Setting the water intake time
for the ice cube maker

The size of the ice cubes produced
depends on the water pressure present
and the water intake time which has
been set for the ice cube maker.

If the ice cube maker is only producing
small ice cubes the water pressure is
low. In order to produce larger ice
cubes, the water intake time for the ice
cube maker needs to be prolonged.

Switch the ice cube maker on.

^

^ Touch and leave your finger on the X

sensor.

The length of the water intake time for

^

the ice cube maker can now be
adjusted by touching the X sensor:

E1: Shortest water intake time,
E8: Longest water intake time,
E – : Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and your
newly selected setting flashes.

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm

^

the new setting.

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until

^

e - appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm.

^

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until

c appears in the display.

^ Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left settings mode.

^

At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^

Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
e appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
e2appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor again to
confirm.

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Defrosting

PerfectFresh zone

Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the PerfectFresh zone
whilst in use. These are automatically
removed and defrosted by the
appliance.

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

Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are kept clean and
are never blocked so that
condensate can flow away without
hindrance.

Freezer section

This freezer is equipped with a "Frost
free" system. The freezer section
defrosts automatically.

The moisture generated by defrosting
collects in the condenser and is
automatically dissipated by the
condenser from time to time.

This enables the freezer section to
remain permanently ice-free while the
food remains frozen. This system will
not cause food stored in the freezer to
defrost!

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Cleaning and care

Make sure that no water can
penetrate into the electronic unit or
into the light.

Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.

Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.

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

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

cleaning agents containing soda,

–

ammonia, 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,

The stainless steel doors have a
special finish which is resistant to
soiling.
Do not treat the doors with stainless
steel conditioning agent as this will
cause noticeable smearing.

However, do use Miele stainless
steel conditioning agent to treat the
other stainless steel surfaces of the
appliance (available from Miele or
www.miele-shop.com).

Unlike stainless steel cleaning
agents, the conditioning agent does
not contain any abrasive substances
and will gently remove soiling. Each
time it is used, it forms a water and
dirt repellent protective coating.

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– melamine eraser blocks,

– sharp metal scrapers.

Before cleaning

^

Switch the appliance off.

^

Disconnect it from the mains.

^

Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.

^

Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the interior and
accessories

Clean the appliance at least once a

^

month using lukewarm water and a
little washing-up liquid.

Clean the interior shelves and

^

drawers by hand. These are not
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.

Clean the condensate channel and

^

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

^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and

accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the doors open to air the
appliance for a short while.

Appliance doors, side panels

Remove any soiling on the appliance
doors and side panels immediately.
If this is not done, it might become
impossible to remove and could
cause the surface to alter or
discolour.

All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the
surfaces.

^ The surfaces should be cleaned

using a solution of hot water and a
little washing-up liquid applied with a
soft sponge. They can also be
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth
(without using any cleaning agent).

^ After cleaning, wipe with a damp

cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

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Cleaning and care

Stainless steel appliances

Appliance doors

–

The appliance doors have a high
quality, special finish which is resistant
to soiling and is very easy to clean.

Do not use the following to
clean/condition the doors
– stainless steel cleaning agent:
this will damage the surface.
– Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent:
this will cause noticeable smearing.

– Side panels

^ Use Miele stainless steel conditioning

agent to remove any soiling from
stainless steel surfaces.

^ Make sure you treat the side panels

with Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent each time you clean them.
This will give them a water and dirt
repellent protective coating and help
prevent re-soiling.

Cleaning the ice cube tray

Clean the ice cube tray,
– before switching off the ice cube
maker for a long time
– regularly, to remove ice and water
residues.

The ice cube tray b cannot be
removed and must be cleaned in situ.
To clean the tray you need to move it
into the cleaning position.

^ Switch the appliance on.

^ Pull out the ice cube drawer a little

way.

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^

Press the On/Off button a on the ice
cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.

Empty the ice cube drawer.

^

Press the on/off button on the ice

^

cube maker for at least 12 seconds.

The indicator light flashes slowly at first
then quickly.

Push the ice cube drawer in as far as

^

it will go within the next 60 seconds.

You will hear the ice cube tray turn so
that it is at an angle.

Wait until the ice cube tray has

^

completed this rotation before
continuing.

^ Then take the ice cube drawer out of

the appliance and clean it.

Cleaning and care

Discard the first three batches of ice
cubes after cleaning. They may
contain traces of washing-up liquid
and are unsuitable for consumption.

Ventilation gaps

The ventilation gaps should be

^

cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.

Door seals

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

The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.

^

Clean the ice cube tray b in the ice
cube maker.

After cleaning

^

Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker.

^

Push the drawer all the way back into
the appliance.

You will hear the ice cube tray turn
back into position.

The ice cube maker will begin to
produce ice cubes again after a
maximum of 6 hours.

Metal grille at the back of the
appliance

The metal grille at the back of the
appliance (heat exchanger) should be
dusted at least once a year. A build-up
of dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.

When cleaning the grille, make sure
that the pipework and other
components do not get broken or
damaged in any way.

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Cleaning and care

After cleaning

Replace all shelves and accessories

^

in the PerfectFresh zone.

Place food back in the PerfectFresh

^

zone, close the appliance doors,
insert the plug in the socket and
switch the appliance on.

Switch on the Super freeze function

^

so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.

Once the freezer has reached the

^

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

^ Switch off the Super freeze function

as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18 °C or colder.

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Active charcoal filters

The active charcoal filters should be
changed approx. every 6 months.

When the Change active charcoal filter
indicator lights up red, the active
charcoal filters need to be changed.

To change the active charcoal
filters

^ Pull the active charcoal filter holder

upwards to remove it from the shelf.

To confirm the filters have been
changed

Touch the Change active charcoal

^

filter indicator for approx. 2 seconds.

The indicator light will go out, and the
counter will be reset.

To delay changing the active
charcoal filters

If you do not have new active charcoal
filters, you can order them from your
Miele dealer or from Miele.

You can switch off the Change active
charcoal filter indicator early, if you
would prefer not to have the red
indicator showing.

^

Take out the two filters and fit the new
filters into the holder with the
protruding edge facing downwards.

^

Place the holder in the middle of the
raised edge at the back of the shelf,
so that it clicks into position.

^

Touch the Change active charcoal
filter indicator for approx. 2 seconds.

The Change active charcoal filter
indicator will go out.

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Active charcoal filters

If you have delayed changing the
active charcoal filters and the indicator
is not lit up, you will need to reset the
counter when you replace the active
charcoal filters via settings mode.

Touch and leave your finger on the X

^

sensor.

^ At the same time, briefly touch the

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for

another 5 seconds until c appears in
the display.

^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until

^ appears in the display.

Useful tip:

When you are storing foods with a
strong smell (such as ripe cheeses),

place the holder containing the

–

active charcoal filters on the shelf
where the food is going to be stored,

change the active charcoal filters

–

early if required (remembering to
reset the counter),

and place more active charcoal

–

filters (in holders) in the appliance.

Active charcoal filters and holders
can be obtained from your Miele
dealer or from Miele.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
^2appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor for approx.
2 seconds to confirm.

The counter is now reset.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
c appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

You have now left settings mode.

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Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
current local and national safety
regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.

What to do if...

. . . the PerfectFresh zone or freezer
section does not get cool.

^ Check whether the relevant section is

switched on. The temperature display
must be lit up.

^ Check that the plug is correctly

inserted into the socket and switched
on.

^ Check that the fuse is not defective

and the mains fuse has not tripped. If
it has there could be a fault with the
household electrical wiring, the
fridge-freezer or another electrical
appliance. Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.

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

Problem solving guide

. . . the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone or freezer section
is too low.

Select a warmer temperature.

^

Check that the doors have been

^

closed properly.

Has a large amount of fresh food

^

been put placed in the appliance at
the same time?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature in
the appliance to fall automatically.

Super cool has not yet switched itself

^

off.

^ Super freeze has not yet switched

itself off.

. . . the compressor is switching in
too frequently and for too long.

^ Check whether the ventilation gaps

have been covered over or become
dusty.

^

Check whether the metal grille (heat
exchanger) at the back of the
appliance has become too dusty.

^

The doors have been opened too
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.

^

Check that the doors have been
closed properly.

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

. . . the compressor runs
continuously.

To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.

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Problem solving guide

. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer section is too
warm.

Is the room temperature lower than the
ambient temperature for which the
appliance is designed?

If so, raise the temperature of the

^

room.

Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the freezer
section to become too warm.

. . . food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.

. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm
off sensor is flashing.

The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone or the freezer section has risen
above the set temperature because

^

the door has been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been placed in the
appliance at once.

^

the ventilation gaps are blocked.

Once the problem has been resolved
and the correct temperature has been
reached, the alarm indicator will go out
and the alarm will stop.

. . . bars light up in the temperature
display.

Check the temperature displays about
6 hours after switching on the
appliance. Only temperatures within the

range the appliance can display will be
shown.

..."_F" appears in one of the
temperature displays.

There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.

. . . the Change active charcoal filter
indicator is red.

Replace the active charcoal filters.

^

You can order replacement filters via
your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare
Parts Department.

..."nA" appears in the temperature
display.

The temperature has risen too high at
some point during the last couple of
days because of a power cut.

^ Touch the alarm off sensor whilst "nA"

is lit up in the display.

The alarm will stop and the
temperature display will show the
warmest temperature recorded in the
freezer section during the power cut.

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.

The warmest temperature will show in
the display for about 1 minute. The
display will then revert to showing the
current temperature in the freezer.

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Problem solving guide

..."dn" appears in the temperature
display.

The demonstration function is activated.

Call the Service Department.

^

. . . you cannot switch the ice cube
maker on.

Check whether the appliance is

^

connected to the electricity supply.

. . . the ice cube maker is not
producing any ice cubes.

Was the water inlet pipe purged of air

^

by a qualified and competent person
before the appliance was used for
the first time?

^ Check whether the ice cube maker is

switched on.

^ Check whether the freezer section is

switched on.

^ Check whether the water inlet is

open.

^

Check that the ice cube drawer has
been closed properly.
It can take up to 24 hours to produce
the first ice cubes.

. . . the indicator light on the ice cube
maker flashes.

The ice cube tray is in its cleaning
position (see "Cleaning and care").

If this is not the case, then there is a
fault.

Call the Service Department.

^

. . . you cannot switch the appliance
off.

The safety lock has been activated.

. . . the interior lighting in the
PerfectFresh zone is not working.

Was the door left open for too long?
The lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15 minutes if
the door is left open.

If this is not the case, then the interior
lighting is defective.

^ Call the Service Department.

The LED lighting may only be repaired
or replaced by a service technician.
There are live electrical components
under the cover. Danger of injury and
damage.

. . . the ice cube maker is only
producing small ice cubes.

The size of ice cubes which are
produced over a certain period of time
will depend on the water pressure
present.

If the ice cube maker is only producing
small ice cubes the water pressure is low.

^

Lengthen the water intake time for the
ice cube maker (see "Making ice
cubes").

Do not remove the cover. If the
cover is damaged or needs to be
removed due to damage, exercise
caution. There are lasers in the
lighting (laser beam class 1M) which
you should avoid looking at directly.
Do not use optical instruments
(magnifying glass or similar) to look
at the lighting either.

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Problem solving guide

. . . the floor of the PerfectFresh zone
is wet.

The condensate drain hole is blocked.

Clean the condensate channel and

^

drain hole.

If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the doors while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.

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Noises

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can

Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

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

Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just

Creak ... Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the

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

get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.

through the pipes.

motor on and off.

hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.

appliance expands.

Noises that you can
easily rectify

Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit

What causes them, and what can you do about
them

level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.

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.

Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.

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

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After Sales / Guarantee

In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee please contact:

your Miele Dealer

–

or

the Miele Service Department.

–

See 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 ser
vice 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 0845 365 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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Testing must be carried out in
accordance with the relevant Norms
and Directives.

In addition, the following manufacturer's
instructions should be observed when
preparing and carrying out tests:

Loading plans,

–

Instructions in the Operating and

–

installation instructions.

Note for test institutes

The PerfectFresh compartment
satisfies the requirements of a chill
compartment to EN ISO 15502.

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Mains water connection

Notes on connecting to the
mains water supply

Connection to the mains water
supply should only be carried out by
a qualified and competent person.

Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electricity supply before
connecting it to the mains water
supply.

Close the stopcock before
connecting the water intake hose to
the appliance.

Connection to the household water
supply must comply with current
national and local safety regulations
in the country in which the appliance
is being installed.
All items used for connecting the
appliance to the mains water supply
must comply with current national
and local safety regulations in the
country in which the appliance is
being installed.

The appliance is only suitable for
connection to a cold water supply,
which

The water quality must conform to
the requirements for drinking water
in the country the appliance is being
installed in.

This appliance meets the requirements
of IEC 61770 and EN 61770.

– is connected directly to the fresh

water supply, to guarantee
circulation of water throughout the
system.

Avoid laying the water hose in such
a way that water can collect in it, as
this can affect the taste of the water
or the ice cubes.

–

sustains operating pressure.

–

complies with hygiene regulations.

–

The water pressure (flow rate) must
be between 1.5 and 6 bar.

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Mains water connection

The stainless steel hose supplied is

1.5 m long and must not be
lengthened.

A faulty stainless steel hose must
only be replaced by a genuine Miele
replacement hose (available from
Miele). Make sure that the water hose
is suitable for food use.

A stopcock must be provided between
the stainless steel hose and the
household water supply to ensure that
the water supply can be cut off if
necessary.

The stopcock should be easily
accessible after the appliance has
been installed.

Connection to the water inlet

Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance
is disconnected from the mains
electricity supply.

Connection to the mains water supply
should incorporate a mains stopcock

3

with

/4" thread.

^ Connect the stainless steel hose to

the stopcock.

Ensure that it is screwed into
position correctly.

Before using the appliance for the first
time the water inlet pipe should be
purged of air by a qualified and
competent person.

–

To do so the stainless steel hose
should be filled as far as possible
with water before being connected to
the solenoid valve.

–

Mop up any spillages with a cloth.

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Mains water connection

The stainless steel hose should be

^

attached to the solenoid valve at the
base of the appliance at the back.

Ensure that all connections are
watertight.

Turn on the stopcock slowly and

^

check the whole water system for
leaks.

The appliance can then be

^

connected to the electricity supply
(see "Electrical connection").

Push the appliance into its final

^

position.

When doing so, make sure that the
stainless steel hose is not kinked or
damaged.

After a maximum of 24 hours the first
ice cubes will drop out of the ice
cube maker and collect in the
drawer.

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Electrical connection

Electrical connection U.K.

All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.

Please ensure that the connection data
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply.

Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. It must not be located
behind the appliance. For extra safety it
is advisable to protect the appliance
with a suitable residual current device
(RCD).

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).

This appliance must not be connected
to the inverter of an autonomous power
supply, e.g. a solar power system.
When switching the appliance on, a
surge in power could trigger the safety
cut-out mechanism. This could damage
the electronic unit.

If the connection cable has to be
replaced, this must be done by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.

Do not plug other appliances in behind
this appliance

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.

WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy saving devices. These
reduce the energy supply to the
appliance which could then become
too warm. Using such devices could
alter the specification of the product.

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Installation

Do not place any appliance which
gives off heat, such as a toaster,
mini-oven or double burner hob, on
top of this appliance There is the
danger of these catching fire.

This appliance has side-wall heating
and can be installed side-by-side
with another refrigeration appliance.
Please ask your supplier for details
of suitable appliances.

Location

This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not
be installed where it is exposed to
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a
heat-producing appliance such as an
oven or a radiator. The room
temperature should not go above or
below the climate range for which the
appliance is designed. The higher the
ambient temperature of the room, the
more energy the appliance requires to
operate.

When installing the appliance please
be aware:

–

The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed
behind the appliance.

–

The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.

–

Do not plug in other appliances
behind this appliance.

Important. In environments with
high humidity condensation can

build up on the exterior of the
appliance. This can cause corrosion
of the appliance walls. For
prevention, it is advisable to install
the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and /or
air-conditioned room.
Make sure that the appliance door is
closing and sealing properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered and
the appliance is installed in
accordance with these installation
instructions.

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (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

SN

N

ST

T

SN-ST

SN-T

temperature

+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
+10°C to +38°C
+10°C to +43°C

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

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Installation

Ventilation

Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the
air inlet and outlet must not be covered
or blocked in any way. They should be
dusted on a regular basis.

Appliances with wall spacers
supplied

The wall spacers supplied with
some appliances must be used in
order to achieve declared energy
consumption values. Appliance
depth is increased by approx. 35
mm with the wall spacers fitted. If
the wall spacers are not used, this
does not influence the functionality
of the appliance. Energy
consumption is only minimally
increased if there is little distance
between the appliance and the wall.

Installation

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.

Carefully push the appliance into

^

position.

Position the appliance with the wall

^

spacers (if used) or the back close to
the wall.

Aligning the appliance

^

Fit the wall spacers onto the back of
the appliance on the top left and
right.

^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet

using the spanner supplied.

^

If necessary, also align the two rear
adjusting devices a using a socket
wrench b.
Turn the adjusting device clockwise
to raise the appliance up at the back.

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Installation

Levelling the appliance door

Ensure that you unscrew adjusting

^

foot c from the hinge plate until it sits
on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by
a further 90°.

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Appliance dimensions

Installation

ABC

KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs (-2) 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm*

* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx.
35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted.

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Installing in a side-by-side combination

To avoid a build-up of condensation
and resultant damage, refrigerators and
freezers should not normally be
installed side-by-side.
However, this appliance has side wall
heating, and can be installed
side-by-side with certain other Miele
appliances.

Your dealer will be able to advise you
on which models are suitable.

Installing the appliances

Two people are needed to install the
appliances side-by-side.

Warning. Risk of damage when
moving the appliances once they
have been joined together as they
are very heavy.
Moving them incorrectly can cause
dents. Carefully observe the
instructions on how to move the
appliances.

Place the two appliances as close as

^

possible to their final position so that
they can be aligned for any
unevenness in the floor. The back of
the appliances still needs to be kept
accessible to complete the
installation.

Instructions for moving the
appliances once they have been
joined

^ Push the left and then the right

corners alternately.

– If the joined appliances are directly

in front of the niche:

^

The freezer or appliance with freezer
section must be installed to the left of
any refrigerator when viewed from
the front. The side wall heating in the
right-hand wall of the freezer or
appliance with freezer section is
insulated to prevent the build-up of
condensation between the two
appliances.

^

To move the appliances always hold
them by the outer front corners.

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^

Carefully push the two appliances
back into their final position.

–

If the joined appliances have to be
taken out of their niche:

^

Hold the bottom third section and pull
the appliances straight forwards.

Installing in a side-by-side combination

Joining the two appliances
together

The following fixing parts are supplied:

Before starting, peel off any

^

protective foil from the appliance
casing.

Installation steps at the front of the
appliances

^ Use spanner r supplied to screw in

feet (for supporting the appliance
doors) a completely. They must not
come in contact with the floor.

^ Fit covers a to the four front feet.

The following tools are supplied:

r SW 10 spanner

q SW 2 allen key (supplied with

stainless steel appliances for
adjusting the height of the hinge
plate)

You will also need the following:

–

Spirit level

–

Cordless screwdriver

–

TX 25 screwdriver

^

Place the appliances next to one
another so that the fronts are aligned,
leaving a gap of 10 mm between
them.

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Installing in a side-by-side combination

Remove the two covers e from the

Remove covers b at the top.

^

Attaching the connecting plate will align
the appliances in height and depth. If
one of the appliances is higher than the
other, start with the higher appliance:

^ Loosely screw connecting plate c to

one of the appliances using two
screws d.

^ Push connecting plate c until the

central ridge of the plate touches the
side of the appliance.

^

bottom of the appliances.

Remove screw f, if present. This

^

screw is no longer required.

^ Now tighten both screws d.

^

Secure connecting plate c to the
other appliance. To do this push the
appliances together or apart a little,
as necessary.

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Installing in a side-by-side combination

Attaching the connecting plate will align
the appliances in depth.
If one of the appliances protrudes
further forward than the other, start with
the further forward appliance:

^ Position connecting plate g so that

the vertical slots are on the side of
the panel which will be attached to
an appliance first. Attach it loosely
with two screws h.

^ Push connecting plate g until the

central ridge on the bracket touches
the side of the appliance.

^ Now tighten both screws h.

^

Secure connecting plate g to the
other appliance. To do this push the
appliances together a little, as
necessary.

Installation steps at the back of the
appliances

Fit connecting bracket i onto the

^

top of the sides in the middle.

^ Fit connecting piece j into the

relevant gap below.

^ Tighten connecting piece j using

screw k supplied.
Warning: Do not drill a hole in the
appliance for this screw.

To avoid vibrations, the connecting
bracket, connecting piece and
screw must not touch the pipework
at the back of the appliances.

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Installing in a side-by-side combination

Installation steps at the front of the
appliances

Position the front of the long stainless

^

steel trim l in the gap, making sure

Screw in middle feet c completely.

^

They must not come in contact with
the floor.

^ Align the joined appliances using

outer feet b.

that it is located above connecting
plate g.

Pressing both ridges along the trim
together as you do so makes it
easier to fit the trim into the gap.

Adjust the feet (see also "Installation ­Aligning the appliance"):

– at the front:

Align the feet using spanner r
supplied.

–

at the back:
Use a screwdriver to align the feet
with the adjusting device.
Turn the adjusting device clockwise
to raise the appliance up at the back.

^ Carefully work stainless steel trim l

into the gap. Use a soft cloth to do
this to avoid denting the trim.

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

from the stainless steel trim.

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Installing in a side-by-side combination

Connect both appliances to the

^

electricity supply as described in the
operating instructions supplied with
the appliances.

Appliances with an ice cube maker:

^

Connect the appliance to the mains
water supply as described in the
operating instructions supplied with
it.

Push short trim m into the gap at the

^

top of the appliances. Make sure that
the front edge of the trim sits flush up
against the edge of connecting plate
c.

^ Fit cover n between the control

panels. Make sure that the outer
edges of the cover are flush with the
control panels. The cover can be
pulled out to adjust it to the right size.

^

Fit cover o over the connecting plate
at the bottom of the appliances.

Warning. Risk of damage when
moving the appliances once they
have been joined together as they
are very heavy.
Moving them incorrectly can cause
dents. Carefully observe the
instructions on how to move the
appliances.

^ Carefully push the two appliances

back into their final position.

^ If necessary align the height of the

appliances again using outer feet b.

^ Unscrew middle feet c until they are

on the floor.

^

Support the appliance doors with foot

a on the hinge plate: Unscrew foot
a until it sits on the floor. Then

unscrew the foot by a further 90°.

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Installing in a side-by-side combination

Aligning the appliance door

Stainless steel appliances
(height adjustable door)

The height of the appliance door can
be aligned using the bottom hinge
plate:

^ Unscrew threaded pin p by a

maximum of one turn using allen key
q supplied.

Align the handles on both doors, if
necessary. See "Changing the door
hinging".

^

Adjust the height of the hinge pin
using spanner r supplied.
To raise the door: turn clockwise
To lower the door:
turn anti-clockwise.
The hinge pin is screwed in
completely when the appliance is
delivered.

^

Tighten threaded pin p.
The hinge pin is now fixed in position
again.

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Do not change the door hinging if
this appliance is to be installed
"side-by-side" with another
appliance.

To change the door hinging you will

need the following tools:

Two people are needed for changing
the door hinging.

Changing the door hinging

Removing the door handles

Pull door handle a towards you. Side

^

section b slides back.

^ Pull side section b firmly back out of

the guides on the mounting plate.

^ Undo the 4 screws (TX 15) in the

mounting plate, and remove the
handle.

^ Remove the cover caps from the

opposite side, and fit them into the
empty holes.

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Changing the door hinging

Removing the soft-close mechanism
for the upper door

Open the upper door.

^

Remove panel a from the soft-close

^

mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed
screwdriver into the gap from above
and easing it off bit by bit.

Take care not to damage the door
seal.
If the door seal is damaged, the
door will not close properly and
cooling will be impaired.

Slide panel a towards the appliance,

^

and leave it hanging between the
door and the appliance.

Fit restraining clip b (supplied with

^

the appliance) onto soft-close
mechanism c.

The restraining clip stops the hinge
from snapping shut. Do not remove the
clip until told to do so.

^ Carefully prise open cover d from

above and below using a flat-bladed
screwdriver.

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^

Push hinge pin e up and out from
underneath using a flat-bladed
screwdriver.

Changing the door hinging

Remove cover d.

^

The soft-close mechanism is now no
longer fixed to the appliance.

Remove panel a.

^

^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket

f as far as it will go towards the
handle side of the door, and undo
screws g on the soft-close
mechanism.

^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, slide

the soft-close door mechanism
towards the handle side of the door,
and lever it out at the side.

^

Then place it to one side.

Removing the upper door

Gently loosen cover h by carefully

^

inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver
into the gap.

^ Remove cover h together with

retainer i.

^ Then separate retainer i from cover

h, by pushing it slightly to the left

and then pulling the cover forwards
and off.

^ Rotate retainer i by 180°.

^

Then fit cover h from the front over
retainer i, and push it over to the
right. The writing must be visible.

^

Unscrew hinge part j, rotate by
180° and fit to the opposite side. If
necessary drill pilot holes for the
screws.

^

Remove cover k by sliding it
forwards from the back and then
lifting it off.

^

Remove cover l by pulling it
upwards.

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Changing the door hinging

Caution. The upper door is not
secure as soon as the upper hinge
plate is removed.

Close the upper door.

^

Undo screws m in upper hinge plate

^

n and pull it upwards and off.

Carefully lift the upper door off and

^

place it to one side.

Make sure that you leave the hinge

^

pin in the hinge plate in the middle of
the appliance, as otherwise the lower
door will be unsecured.

^ Then fit cover h together with

retainer i on the opposite side.

^ Refit cover l on the opposite side.

Removing the lower soft-close door
mechanism

^ Open the lower door.

Take care not to damage the door
seal.
If the door seal is damaged, the
door will not close properly and
cooling will be impaired.

^ Slide panel a towards the appliance,

and leave it hanging between the
door and the appliance.

^ Fit restraining clip b (supplied with

the appliance) onto soft-close
mechanism c.

The restraining clip stops the hinge
from snapping shut. Do not remove the
clip until told to do so.

^

Remove panel a from the soft-close
mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed
screwdriver into the gap from above
and easing it off bit by bit.

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^

Carefully remove cover d from the
side using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

^

With the help of another person, tip
the appliance back slightly.

Push hinge pin e up and out from

^

underneath.

The soft-close mechanism is now no
longer fixed to the appliance.

^ Remove panel a.

Changing the door hinging

Removing the lower door

Close the lower door.

^

Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards

^

to remove it.

^ Carefully lift the lower door off and

place it to one side.

^ Pull cover j off.

^ Unscrew hinge plate k, rotate it by

180° and fit it on the opposite side.

^

Slide soft-close mechanism bracket
f as far as it will go towards the
handle side of the door, and undo
screws g on the soft-close
mechanism.

^

Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, slide
the soft-close door mechanism
towards the handle side of the door,
and lever it out at the side.

^

Then place it to one side.

^ Turn plastic cover h 180° and refit it

in the centre of hinge plate k.

^

Refit cover j on the opposite side.

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Changing the door hinging

^ Remove cap l from the bearing

bush in the door and refit on the
opposite side.

Refitting the lower door

Undo screws f and take hinge plate

^

g off.

Unscrew part i from hinge plate g,

^

rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole
on the opposite side of the hinge
plate.

Refit cover cap e in the other hole.

^

Unscrew threaded pin d fully using

^

the allen key supplied.

Unscrew the threaded pin d on the

^

opposite side of the hinge plate, until
it is flush with the outside of the hinge
plate.
The end must protrude into the hole
for the hinge bolt, so that the guide
on the hinge bolt can be correctly
located later (see following diagram).

^ Remove cover h and fit it into the

holes on the opposite side.

^

Unscrew threaded pin d by one turn
using the allen key supplied.

^

Pull hinge pin a together with disc b
and adjustable foot c upwards and
off.

^

Remove cover cap e.

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Screw hinge plate g into position on

^

the opposite side using the two outer
long slots only. To make it possible to
align the door later, do not replace
the centre screw at this stage.

Important. Screw the adjustable foot

^

c into hinge pin a as far as it will go.

^ Place hinge pin a together with disc

b and adjustable foot c with the

guide at the end of the threaded pin
and screw it in.

Changing the door hinging

Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge

^

plate k in the lower door.

Replacing the lower soft-close door
mechanism

^ Then tighten threaded pin d.

^

Place the lower door onto hinge pin
c from above.

^

Close the lower door.

^

Remove cover a from panel b,
rotate it by 180° and refit it on the
other side.

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Changing the door hinging

Insert the soft-close mechanism back

^

into the door, starting at the
appliance side.

Attach panel b to soft-close

^

mechanism bracket d.

Align bracket d to the hinge plate,

^

and insert pin e from above so that
the right angle fits into the recess.

^ Click cover f back into place.

Make sure that cover f fits properly so
that the door can be closed without
hindrance and the pin is protected.

^ Remove restraining clip g.

^ Slide the soft-close mechanism back

into the door as far as it will go
towards the appliance using a
flat-headed screwdriver.

The screw holes on the left and right
must line up perfectly.

^

First screw the soft-close mechanism
onto the appliance side, then onto
the handle side c, pushing it firmly
towards the appliance.

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^

Replace panel b onto the soft-close
mechanism from above, clicking it
back into place first at the bottom
and then at the top.

^

Close the lower door.

Changing the door hinging

Refitting the upper door

Then fit the upper door on middle

^

hinge pin i.

Close the upper door.

^

^ Fit hinge plate n onto the opposite

side and secure it with screws m.
If necessary drill pilot holes for the
screws or use a battery operated
screwdriver.

^ Refit cover k on the opposite side.

^ Align the door with the appliance

housing using the long slots in the
lower hinge plate. Then tighten the
screws.

Replacing the upper soft-close door
mechanism

Remove cover a from panel b,

^

rotate it by 180° and refit it on the
other side.

^

Insert the soft-close mechanism back
into the door, starting at the
appliance side.

^

Slide the soft-close mechanism back
into the door as far as it will go
towards the appliance using a
flat-headed screwdriver.

The screw holes on the left and right
must line up perfectly.

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Changing the door hinging

First screw the soft-close mechanism

^

onto the appliance side, then onto
the handle side c, pushing it firmly
towards the appliance.

Make sure that cover e fits properly so
that the door can be closed without
hindrance and the pin is protected.

Remove restraining clip g.

^

^ Replace panel b onto the soft-close

mechanism from above, clicking it
back into place first at the bottom
and then at the top.

^ Close the upper door.

^ Attach panel b to soft-close

mechanism bracket d.

^

Push cover e on from the side so
that the openings for the pin f are
vertically aligned.

^

Align bracket d to the hinge plate,
and insert pin f from above so that
the right angle fits into the recess.

^

Clip cover e into position.

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Refitting the handles

Please make sure you follow the
instructions below carefully when
you refit the handles. The door seal
will be damaged if the handle is
fitted incorrectly.

^ Loosely attach the handle to the

opposite side of the door with the two
front screws b.

Changing the door hinging

It is important to check that the side
section of the handle d does not
come into contact with the door seal
when opening the door, as this
would damage the door seal
permanently.

If, after you have refitted the handle,
you find that the side section does
touch the door seal when the door is
opened:

Realign mounting plate c with

^

threaded pins a until the mounting
plate and the side section of the
handle d are at the correct angle
and the side section does not touch
the door seal when the door is
opened.

Mounting plate c must be positioned
on the side of the door so that when the
door is closed it is flush with the side of
the appliance.
If this is not the case,

^

tighten both threaded pins a with a
suitable allen key until mounting plate
c lines up correctly.

^

Then tighten all 4 screws b.

^

Slide the side section of the handle
d into the guides on the mounting
plate until it clicks into place.

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Aligning the appliance doors

The appliance doors can be aligned
with the housing after they have been
fitted.

In the following illustration the door is
not shown in the closed position to
make it easier to see what you have
to do.

To align the lower door use the long
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:

^ Remove centre screw a from the

hinge plate.

To align the upper door use the long
outer slots in the middle hinge plate:

Slightly loosen both screws c.

^

Align the door by sliding the hinge

^

plate to the left or right.

^ Then tighten screws c.

^

Slightly loosen both outer screws b.

^

Align the door by sliding the hinge
plate to the left or right.

^

Then tighten screws b again. Screw
a does not need to be used again.

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* The appliance depth is increased
by approx. 35 mm for appliances
with wall spacers fitted.

a Top box

b Appliance

c Housing unit

d Wall

Building in the appliance

The appliance can be installed in a
kitchen run. To match the height of the
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can
be fitted with a suitable top box a.

A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance across the entire width of the
top box for air to circulate.
The cross section of the air outlet under
the room ceiling must be at least
300 cm
without hindrance. Otherwise the
appliance has to work harder, resulting
in an increase in electricity
consumption.

When built into a kitchen run (max.
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be
installed directly next to a kitchen
furniture housing unit. The appliance
door will protrude in front of furniture
fronts at the sides by 34 mm* and by
55 mm* in the middle of the door. This
enables the doors to be opened and
shut without being obstructed.

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to ensure that air can circulate

The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.

When installed next to a wall d a
distance of approx. 55 mm must be
maintained on the hinge side between
the wall d and the appliance b,so
that the doors and the handles have
sufficient space for opening.

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