Miele KFN 14947 SDE ED User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and ice cube maker
KFN 14947 SDE ed

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

en-GB

M.-Nr. 07 849 810

Contents

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

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

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

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

Switching on and off ..............................................14

Operating the appliance ............................................14

Switching on .....................................................14

Switching off .....................................................15

To switch the refrigerator section/PerfectFresh zone or freezer section on or off

separately .....................................................15

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................16

Settings mode ....................................................17

Switching the sensor tone on/off....................................17

Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................18

The correct temperature ...........................................19

...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................19

Dynamic cooling ..................................................19

...inthefreezer section ............................................19

Setting the temperature .............................................20

Temperature range ..............................................20

Temperature display ...............................................21

Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone .........................21

Changing the temperature display brightness .........................22

Alarm...........................................................23

Temperature alarm ................................................23

Door alarm .......................................................24

Super cool and Super freeze .......................................25

Super cool .......................................................25

Super freeze .....................................................26

Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................27

Different storage zones .............................................27

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................28

When shopping for food ............................................28

Storing food correctly ..............................................28

Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................28

Contents

Using the PerfectFresh zone .......................................29

Storage temperature ...............................................29

Humidity level ....................................................29

Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................29

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................31

Moving the shelves ................................................31

Split shelf ........................................................31

Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................32

Universal container ................................................33

Moving the bottle divider ............................................33

Freezing and storing food..........................................34

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................34

Freezing fresh food ................................................34

Storing frozen food ................................................34

Home freezing ....................................................35

Hints on home freezing...........................................35

Packing .......................................................35

Before placing food in the freezer section ............................36

Placing food in the freezer section ..................................36

Freezing large items ...............................................36

Freezer calendar ..................................................36

Defrosting .......................................................37

Cooling drinks ....................................................37

Cool pack........................................................37

Making ice cubes .................................................38

Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker ......................39

Defrosting .......................................................41

Cleaning and care ................................................42

Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................42

Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................43

Ventilation gaps ...................................................44

Door seal ........................................................44

Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................44

Active charcoal filters .............................................45

To change the active charcoal filters...................................45

Problem solving guide ............................................47

Noises .........................................................51

Contents

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................52

Mains water connection ...........................................53

Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................53

Connection to the water inlet .........................................53

Electrical connection..............................................55

Installation ......................................................56

Location .........................................................56

Climate range ..................................................56

Ventilation .......................................................57

Installation .......................................................57

Aligning the appliance..............................................57

Appliance dimensions ..............................................58

Changing the door hinging .........................................59

Aligning the appliance doors .......................................69

Building in the appliance ..........................................70

Guide to the appliance

a On sensor for the whole appliance

and On/Off sensor for switching the
refrigerator and freezer sections 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

refrigerator and freezer sections

f Sensor for switching between the

refrigerator and the freezer sections
(top = "Refrigerator" 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 Interior lighting

b Dynamic cooling fan

c Adjustable shelves

d PerfectFresh zone compartments

e Control for setting the humidity in the

PerfectFresh zone compartments

f Butter and cheese compartment

g Egg tray/Condiment tray

h Active charcoal filter holder

i Bottle divider*

j Bottle shelf

k Condensate channel and

drain hole

l Ice cube drawer with

automatic ice cube maker

m Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

* Depending on model

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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 can normally be
recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

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 is not intended for
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.

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

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:

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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to climb in drawers or swing on
the doors.
Please supervise young children whilst
you are using it.
Older children may only use the
appliance when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.

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Shops

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Offices and showrooms

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Hostels and guest houses.

It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store foodstuffs
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. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.

This appliance contains the coolant

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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, 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:

- avoid open flames and anything which

creates a spark,

- disconnect from the mains,

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

- contact the Service Department for
advice.

The more coolant there is in an

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appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.

Safe operation of the appliance is

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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance,

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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.

Do not connect the appliance to the

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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).

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Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

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

While the appliance is under

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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.

The appliance must be isolated from

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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:

it has been switched off at the wall

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socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or

the fuse from the fused spur

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connection unit has been withdrawn,
or

the mains fuse has been

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disconnected,

– or the screw out fuse has been

removed in countries where this is
applicable.

Faulty components must only be

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

This appliance may only be used in

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mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The manufacturer cannot be held

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liable for damage caused by a faulty
connection to the mains water supply.

Connection to the mains water

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supply and any repairs to the ice cube
maker must only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.

The ice cube maker is not suitable

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for connection to a hot water supply.

In countries where there are areas

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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.

Before making plumbing

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

soon loses its nutritional value and goes
off. Defrosted food may only be
re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Do not store explosive materials in

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

Do not operate any electrical

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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high

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percentage proof in the refrigerator
zone, make sure it is tightly closed and
stored upright.

Do not store cans or bottles

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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode. Danger
of injury and damage to the appliance.

Correct use

Never handle frozen food with wet

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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food or to the metal. Danger of
frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your

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bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

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thawed food. Defrosted food should be
used up as quickly as possible, as food

When cooling drinks quickly in the

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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst, Danger of injury and
damage to the appliance.

Observe the "use-by" dates given on

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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.

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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

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ice trays.

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

Never place electric heaters or

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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

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de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.

Do not use any oils or grease on the

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door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.

If storing food which contains a lot of

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

Do not block the ventilation gaps in

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

The appliance is designed for use

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

Do not use a steam-cleaning

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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

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appliance, first make the door latch or
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

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the pipework whilst awaiting 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.

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Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and safety instructions.

How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

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

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

Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).

Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).

Use Only open the doors when

Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

Cellar section 8 to 12°C

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C

PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C

Freezer section -18°C

Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C

necessary and for as short a time
as possible.

Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an

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

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

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

when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.

Increased energy
consumption

Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.

temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.

On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.

Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.

Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.

of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

The stainless steel external and internal
surfaces of the appliance have a layer
of protective foil to prevent scratching
during transportation.

Do not remove this foil until the

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appliance has been installed or built
in.

After removing the protective foil,

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treat stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable stainless steel conditioning
agent (available from
www.miele-shop.com).

Important: Stainless steel
conditioner gives long lasting
protection, and helps to prevent
resoiling.

^ 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.

Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.

Operating the appliance

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

Switching on

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

^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the

temperature display lights up.

The temperature display for the
refrigerator section will show the current
temperature in the refrigerator section.

If the temperature in the freezer section
is above 0 °C, only bars will light up in
the temperature display for the freezer
section. As soon as the temperature is
below 0 °C, the temperature display for
the freezer section will show the current
temperature in the freezer section.
The "Freezer" symbol and the Alarm off
sensor will flash until the temperature in
the freezer section has cooled down to
the correct temperature for freezing.

Active charcoal filters
(Active AirClean filters)

^

Place the active charcoal filters
supplied in the holder, and place the
holder on one of the refrigerator
shelves (see "Active charcoal filters").

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The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
refrigerator section 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.

This sensor is used to switch between
the refrigerator and freezer sections.

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).

The refrigerator section/PerfectFresh
zone and 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 sensor for selecting the
freezer/refrigerator section until the
"Freezer" symbol lights up yellow.

Depending on which 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 refrigerator
section/PerfectFresh zone or freezer
section on or off separately

The refrigerator section/PerfectFresh
zone and the freezer section can be
switched on or off separately, if you
should only wish to use one section.
This is useful, e.g. whilst on holiday, if
you only want to leave the freezer
section switched on:

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Switching on and off

Select the section of the appliance

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which you wish to switch off.

The "Refrigerator" or the "Freezer"
symbol will light up yellow.

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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switch off at the wall socket and

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withdraw the plug,

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

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^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the

"Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol
goes out.

The section you selected is now
switched off while the other section
remains switched on.

To switch a section back on again:

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Select the section which you want to
switch on. The relevant symbol will
light up yellow.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor until the
temperature display lights up, or

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Switch the appliance off and then
back on again.

^ leave the appliance 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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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.

Switching on and off

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.

Switching the sensor tone on/off

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

To enter or leave the settings
mode

To switch the sensor tone
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")

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

To adjust the temperature in
the PerfectFresh zone
(see "The correct
temperature")

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

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

c

b

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u

d

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e

^ 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).

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

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

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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 tone is
switched on or off:

b0: Sensor tone is switched off
b1: Sensor tone is switched on
b –: Return to menu

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Switching on and off

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

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm

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the new setting.

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c

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appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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You have now left the settings mode.

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

sensor.

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

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

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm

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the new setting.

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c

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appears in the display.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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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

^

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

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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.

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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

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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.

Dynamic cooling

The dynamic cooling fan automatically
switches on when the cooling system
for the refrigerator switches on. It
distributes the temperature in the
appliance to all areas 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.

...intherefrigerator and the
PerfectFresh zone

We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.

The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is controlled automatically, and is
maintained at 0to3°C.

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The correct temperature

Setting the temperature

The temperatures in the refrigerator
section/PrefectFresh zone and freezer
section are set independently of one
another.

Select the refrigerator or the freezer

^

section.

The "Refrigerator" symbol or the
"Freezer" symbol will light up yellow.

^ 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 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.

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 refrigerator
or freezer section 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 can be adjusted:

–

In the refrigerator section from 3 °C
to9°C

–

In the freezer section 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.

–

Each subsequent touch of a sensor:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.

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The correct temperature

Temperature display

During normal operation the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature in the
middle of the refrigerator section or the
temperature in the warmest part of the
freezer section.

Setting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone

The temperature in the PerfectFresh
zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 °C.
It can be raised or lowered, e.g. if you
want to use it for storing items like fish.

^ Touch and leave your finger on the X

sensor.

You can now adjust the temperature

^

in the PerfectFresh zone by touching
the X sensor. You can choose from
settings 1 to 9:

§1: Lowest temperature,

§9: Highest temperature.

§ –: Return to menu.

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

Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a

^

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.

§5is the default setting for the
PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of §1
to §4is selected, the temperature
can fall below 0°C. Food could
freeze!

^

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.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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The correct temperature

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.

^

You have now left the settings mode.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

^

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 a
new setting.

^

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

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Alarm

Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if a door is left open.

Activating the alarm system

The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.

Temperature alarm

An alarm will sound if the temperature
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 light up red and the relevant
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 will light up
constantly and the relevant 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.

–

in the event of a power cut.

The alarm will stop and the indicators
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 indicators
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 in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).

Switching on Super cool

Super cool is particularly
recommended for the faster chilling of
large amounts of fresh food or drink.

^ Select the refrigerator section.

The "Refrigerator" symbol will light up
yellow.

^

Touch the Super cool sensor. It 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 refrigerator section.

The "Refrigerator" symbol will light up
yellow.

^ Touch the Super cool sensor. It will

dim to a pale yellow colour.

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

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

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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 up to 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.

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.
The appliance will then work at full

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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.

Using the refrigerator efficiently

Different storage zones

Due to the natural circulation of the air
in the appliance, there are different
temperature zones in the refrigerator.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
the different zones when placing food
in the appliance.

pre-packed vegetables and other

–

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

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

This appliance has automatic
dynamic cooling, which helps to
keep an even temperature when the
fan is running. For this reason, the
difference between the various
zones is less pronounced.

Warmest area

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

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator is
directly above the PerfectFresh zone.
However, the PerfectFresh zone is even
colder.

Use these areas in the refrigerator and
in the PerfectFresh zone for all delicate
and highly perishable food, e.g.

–

fish, meat, poultry,

–

sausage products, ready meals,

If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed, and store upright.

Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.

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

To allow air to circulate efficiently,
do not pack food too closely
together in the refrigerator. Do not
cover the fan in the rear wall of the
refrigerator, as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.

–

dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,

–

fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
quiche dough,

–

soft cheese and other dairy
products,

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Using the refrigerator efficiently

Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration,
as some food is sensitive to cold.
Cucumbers, for example, become
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their
aroma, and the peel on citrus fruits
hardens.

Food which should not be stored in a
refrigerator includes:

Pineapple, pomegranate, bananas,

–

avocados, mangos, papaya,
passion fruit, citrus fruit,

– fruit which is not yet ripe,

– aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers,

potatoes, peppers/capsicum,
tomatoes, courgettes,

– some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan

When shopping for food

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refrigerator
(there are some exceptions to this rule
in the PerfectFresh zone - see below).
This will prevent food smells from
affecting other foods, food from drying
out, and also any cross-contamination
of bacteria. The growth of bacteria,
such as salmonella, can be avoided by
setting the correct temperature and
maintaining good standards of hygiene.

Unpacked meat and vegetables

Unpackaged meat and vegetables
should be stored separately. To avoid
any microbiological
cross-contamination, these foods may
only be stored together if they are
wrapped.

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
refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator,
e.g. during transportation, should be
kept to a minimum. For example, do not
allow food to stay in a hot car for too
long. Once food has started to
deteriorate, this process cannot be
reversed. As little as two hours outside
the refrigerator can cause food to start
deteriorating.

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Using the PerfectFresh zone

For every type of food, there are ideal
storage conditions to ensure it stays
fresh as long as possible, retaining
both flavour and vitamins.
The important factors for this are the
storage temperature and the humidity.

The correct combination of temperature
and humidity is a unique feature of the
PerfectFresh zone. Food can be stored
for up to three times longer in the
PerfectFresh zone than in a standard
refrigerator.

Storage temperature

The optimum storage temperature for
fresh food which is not sensitive to the
cold is0-3°C.This is the temperature
range which is automatically
maintained in the PerfectFresh zone.
Food can be stored there at this
temperature without loss of freshness
for considerably longer than in a stan­dard refrigerator, as the deterioration
process is decelerated at this
temperature.

Humidity level

The closer the storage humidity is to the
humidity content of the food, the crisper
and fresher the food remains over a
longer period, as the water content of
the food is largely retained.

What are the advantages of the
PerfectFresh zone?

As food remains fresh for up to three
times as long, the advantages for you
are:

fresher, tastier food,

–

greater convenience due to practical

–

storage, and

greater savings due to quality

–

preservation.

Storing food in the
PerfectFresh zone
compartments

The compartments in the PerfectFresh
zone have a control which is used to
adjust the relative humidity. Set the
control at the relative humidity level
required (- = high humidity,
, = low humidity).

If high humidity - is selected, a
humidity level of 90 % can be achieved
when the compartment is full. The
humidity depends strongly on the type
and quanltiy of food being stored.

Please take into account that high
humidity is only achieved and is only
effective on the food if the food is
stored unwrapped or loosely
wrapped.

–

The high humidity setting - is ideal
for storing freshly harvested products
such as vegetables, salad, herbs,
mushrooms and home-grown
seasonal fruit.

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Using the PerfectFresh zone

When the low humidity setting , is
selected, the atmosphere inside the
PerfectFresh compartment is the same
as in the refrigerator.

With low humidity , selected, the

–

PerfectFresh compartment is ideal
for storing particularly sensitive
foods, such as fresh fish, shellfish,
meat, poultry, sausages, dairy
products and salads.

Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.

Always keep these foods covered or

wrapped.
Exception: Meat The surface of the

meat dries out slightly, helping to
prevent the growth of bacteria, which
results in the meat lasting longer. To
prevent the risk of bacterial
cross-contamination and meat
deteriorating, do not let one type of
meat come into direct contact with
another type.

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

Can all types of food be stored
together?

Do not place all types of food together
in one drawer. Some types of food do
not store well together. Aromas and
flavours can transfer from one type of
food to another (e.g. carrots absorb the
smell and flavour of onions very easily).
Some food also gives off a natural gas
(ethylene) which speeds up the rate at
which other food perishes.

Examples of fruit and vegetables
which produce a large amount of this
natural gas are:

Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,
peaches, plums, avocados, figs,
blueberries, melons and beans.

Examples of fruit and vegetables
which react strongly to the natural
gases given off by other types of fruit
and vegetables are:

Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,
apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes,
pears, nectarines and peaches.

Example: Broccoli should not be stored
with apples, as apples produce a large
amount of natural gas to which broccoli
is very sensitive. The result is a shorter
than expected storage time for the
broccoli.

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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,

Adjusting the condiment
tray/bottle shelf

Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the

^

stainless steel frame to remove.

Push up the stainless steel frame,

^

and remove.

Replace the frame at the required

^

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

Replace the tray/shelf in the frame.

^

The tray/shelf can be removed
completely and used as a serving tray
at the table.

^

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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Adjusting the interior fittings

Universal container

(depending on model)

The universal container can be used
both to store and serve food.

It consists of a deep tray a and a
shallow tray b. Both trays fit the
stainless steel frame.

If you wish to use the universal
container to serve food,

^ place the shallow tray b in the

stainless steel frame, and use the
deep tray as a lid a.

Moving the bottle divider

(depending on model)

The bottle divider can be moved to the
left or right to ensure that bottles are
held securely in position when the door
is opened and shut.

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

To do this, push up the front edge of

^

the bottle divider, and disengage it.

You can lift the universal container,
including contents, out of the frame and
take it to the table.

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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.

-

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

^

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

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Freezing and storing food

Before placing food in the freezer
section

When freezing more than 2 kg of

^

fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for 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.

Placing food in the freezer section

Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer.

Large quantities should be placed
directly on the glass cold plates to
freeze the food quickly. To do this take
out the freezer drawers, leaving the
bottom drawer in the appliance. The
lowest freezer drawer must always
remain in the appliance.

When removing the top drawers, make
sure that you do not block the
ventilation slits in the back wall of the
appliance. They are important for
trouble-free operation of the appliance.

When freezing, make sure that food
already frozen does not come into
contact with fresh food being frozen
as this could cause the frozen food
to begin to defrost.

Freezing 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. To do this:

Remove the freezer drawers and

^

carefully slide out the glass cold
plates.

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.

Each drawer and each of the glass
cold plates can be loaded with a
maximum of 25 kg.

^

Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawers or on the glass
cold plates so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.

^

Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.

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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

Freezing and storing food

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:

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.

–

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.

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.

Cooling drinks

To cool drinks quickly, place them in
the refrigerator section, and switch on
the Super cool function. If bottles are,
however, placed in the freezer section
for rapid cooling, make sure they are
not left in for more than one hour, as
they could burst.

Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut.

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

If there is a power cut, place the cool
pack directly on top of the frozen food
in the top drawer so that the food will
be kept cold for as long as possible.

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.

Switching on the ice cube
maker

Switch on the freezer section.

^

Open the top left drawer a little.

^

^ Press the On/Off button on the ice

cube maker. The indicator light will
come on.

^ Close the drawer.

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

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

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.

Ice cube production is halted
automatically as soon as the ice cube
drawer is full.

If you require a large amount of ice
cubes,

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.
Thereafter, when the ice cube maker is
switched off and then on again it will
take up to a maximum of 6 hours for ice
cubes to be produced.

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^

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

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.

Making ice cubes

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.

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.

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

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.

^ 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.

^

Touch the X sensor repeatedly until
e2appears in the display.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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Making ice cubes

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.

^

^ 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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Defrosting

Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh zone

Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use.
You do not need to remove this, as it
will defrost and evaporate automatically
with the warmth generated 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 appliance is equipped with a "Frost
free" system. The freezer section
defrosts automatically.

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

This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer section to remain
permanently ice-free, however, the food
stored in the freezer section will not
defrost.

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Cleaning and care

A range of Miele cleaning and
conditioning agents is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department
or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com.

Do not use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides
or chemical solvents. Some scouring
agents claim to be non-abrasive.
These are also unsuitable as they
can cause matt areas to appear.

For stainless steel surfaces, use a
suitable stainless steel conditioning
agent.

Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or 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.

Before cleaning

Take any food out of the appliance

^

and store it in a cool place.

Take out any removable parts, e.g.

^

shelves, for cleaning.

The trays and containers in the door

^

can be removed from their stainless
steel frames for cleaning.

Cleaning the outer casing, the
interior and accessories

Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid. Accessories and
shelves should all be handwashed only.

^ Clean the appliance at least once a

month.

^ Clean the condensate channel and

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

^ After cleaning, wipe the outer casing,

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.

^

Stainless steel surfaces can be
cleaned with a proprietary stainless
steel cleaning agent, following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.

^

After cleaning, stainless steel
surfaces should be treated with a
conditioning agent for stainless steel.

^

Switch the appliance off, switch off at
the socket and remove the plug.

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It is important to do this every time
the stainless steel surfaces are
cleaned, as the stainless steel
conditioner protects the surfaces
and helps prevent re-soiling.

Cleaning the ice cube tray

Cleaning and care

The ice cubes are formed in a tray
before they are dropped down into the
drawer.

This tray should be cleaned regularly to
remove any stale ice or water.

^ Connect the appliance to the

electricity supply.

^ Open the top left drawer a little.

^ Press the On/Off button 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 and hold it pressed in for
approx. 10 seconds (after about a
second, the ice cube maker will
switch off and the indicator light will
go out).

The indicator light will flash.

^

Push the ice cube drawer in as far as
it will go within the next 60 seconds.

The ice cube tray will then rotate into an
angled position which makes it easier
for cleaning:

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.

^ Now clean the ice cube tray with hot

water and a little washing-up liquid or
sterilising fluid. Rinse thoroughly
afterwards.

^ Press the On/Off button on the ice

cube maker.

^ Then put the ice cube drawer back in

the appliance and close it.

The ice cube tray will return to its
original position.

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

If the ice cube maker has not been
used for a while, it is important to
clean the ice cube tray before using
it again.

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Cleaning and care

If you have used a solution of water
and washing-up liquid to clean it,
discard the ice cubes from the first
three ice cube making processes,
as they are not suitable 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 seal

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

After cleaning

Replace all shelves and accessories

^

in the refrigerator section.

Place food back in the refrigerator

^

section, 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 section can cool
down quickly.

Once the freezer section has

^

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

^ Switch off the Super freeze function

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

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

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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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 the Miele Spare
Parts Department.

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 cloth 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 the 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 the Miele Spare Parts
Department.

^

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 the 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 refrigerator section or freezer
section does not get cold.

^ 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 that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.

Problem solving guide

. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
section 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 in at the same time for
freezing?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature 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 door to the freezer section
will not open because it has been
opened and closed too many times in
succession.

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

^

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.

. . . 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.

One of the sections is too warm,
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
displays.

Check the temperature display about 6
hours after switching on the appliance.
Only temperatures within the range the
appliance can display will be shown.

..."_F" appears in the temperature
display.

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 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
section.

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..."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 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.

Problem solving guide

Lengthen the water intake time for the

^

ice cube maker (see "Making 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
refrigerator section 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.

^

Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.

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

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Problem solving guide

Unclip the front cover.

^

^ Remove the glass panel.

^ Unscrew the lamp and replace it with

a new one.

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.

Lamp specification:
220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.

^

Slide the glass panel back in again.

^

Insert the cover and clip it into
position.

. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.

The condensate drain hole is blocked.

^

Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.

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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

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.

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

Miele

–

(see back cover for contact details).

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.

Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described
in these instructions.

Guarantee

For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele. See back cover
for contact details.

In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
delivery. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk.

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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 in
accordance with national and local
regulations.

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

– This appliance complies with IEC

61770 and EN 61770 (ATS 5200.101
in Australia).

– All items used for connecting the

appliance to the mains water supply
must comply with the current national
and local safety regulations in the
country in which the appliance is
being installed.

–

The appliance is only suitable for
connection to the cold water supply.

–

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

–

The stainless steel hose is 1.5 m
long. This may only be lengthened
by means of a Miele extension hose.
This extension hose is available from
the Miele Spare Parts Department
and must only be fitted by a suitably
qualified fitter.

–

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.

Mains water connection

The stopcock should be easily
accessible after the appliance has
been built-in.

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 the hose is fitted correctly

^

and that it is water tight.

Turn on the stopcock slowly and

^

check the whole water system for
leaks.

The appliance can then be

^

connected to the electricity supply.

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. 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).

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

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.

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 or
microwave oven, on top of this
appliance, as this would increase
the appliance's energy
consumption.

This appliance must not be installed
directly next to another refrigerator
or freezer.
It does not have side-wall heating,
so installation next to another
refrigerator or freezer could cause a
build-up of condensation between
them.
Further information is available from
your dealer.

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.

Important: tropical / humid
environments

During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of cooling
appliances. This condensation will
disappear when humidity levels
drop. For prevention, it is advisable
to install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or an
air-conditioned room.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly.
Please ensure that the appliance is
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and that the
handle is fitted correctly. Should you
require further assistance please
contact your Miele customer service
centre.

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

temperature

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

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

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.

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 with the back against the
wall.

Aligning the appliance

To align the appliance, adjust the

^

front feet using the spanner supplied.

^ Also unscrew support a from the

hinge plate, to level the appliance
door.

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Installation

Appliance dimensions

ABC

KFN 14947 SDE ed 2020 750 630

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The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.

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

a cross-slotted screwdriver,

–

a flat-bladed screwdriver,

–

a selection of Torx screwdrivers,

–

a spanner.

–

Two people are needed for
changing the door hinging.

Removing the door handles

Changing the door hinging

^

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 (Torx 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

Before beginning, make sure that
the door shelves are empty.

Removing the soft-close mechanism
for the upper door

Open the refrigerator door.

^

^ Prise open 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.

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.

Take care not to damage the door
seal.
If the door seal becomes damaged,
the door will no longer close
properly and cooling will be
impaired.

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^

Carefully prise open cover d from
above and below using a flat-bladed
screwdriver.

^

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.

^ Undo screw g on the soft-close

mechanism and on the spacer.

^ Using a flat-bladed screwdriver prise

up the centre of the base of the
soft-close mechanism towards the
middle of the door.

^

Then prise the base of the soft-close
mechanism out of the socket from the
hinge side of the door.

^

Place the soft-close mechanism to
one side.

^

Push the spacer out towards the
hinge side.

^

Then place the spacer 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, turn through
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 becomes damaged,
the door will no longer 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.

^

Prise open panel a from the
soft-close mechanism and ease it off
carefully from above 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

Push the spacer out towards the

^

hinge side.

Then place the spacer to one side.

^

Removing the lower door

Close the lower appliance door.

^

^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards

to remove it.

^ Carefully lift the lower door off and

place it to one side.

^

Slide soft-close mechanism bracket
f as far as it will go towards the
handle side of the door.

^

Undo screw g on the soft-close
mechanism and on the spacer.

^

Using a flat-bladed screwdriver prise
up the centre of the base of the
soft-close mechanism towards the
middle of the door.

^

Then prise the base of the soft-close
mechanism out of the socket from the
hinge side of the door.

^

Place the soft-close mechanism to
one side.

^ Pull cover j off.

^

Unscrew hinge plate k, turn it
through 180° and fit it on the opposite
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 bush in the

door and refit on the opposite side.

Refitting the lower door

With the help of another person,

^

carefully tilt the appliance backwards
and pull hinge pin c out.

Take care not to lose hinge bush d.

^

Undo screws e and take hinge plate

^

f off.

Remove cover g and undo the

^

screws. Refit the screws and cover on
the opposite side.

Refit hinge plate f onto the other

^

side using the 2 outer screws. To
make it possible to align the door
later, do not replace the centre
screw at this stage.

^ Unscrew part h from hinge plate f,

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

^ Refit cover b on the opposite side.

^

Remove cover a by pulling it
forwards.

^

Pull cover b off.

^

Screw the foot into hinge pin c as far
as it will go.

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^ With the help of another person,

carefully tip the appliance back and
refit hinge pin c from below into
hinge plate f. The notch at the
bottom of the hinge plate should face
forwards.

^

Replace hinge bush d on hinge pin
c.

^

Refit cover a.

^

Place the lower door onto hinge pin
c from above.

^

Close the lower appliance door.

Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge

^

plate k in the lower door.

Replacing the lower soft-close door
mechanism

Changing the door hinging

Insert the spacer into the socket on

^

the handle side (A).

Then insert the soft-close mechanism

^

into the socket on the hinge side (B).

Push both parts from the middle
towards the outside so that they
click firmly into position.

^

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

^

Attach the spacer and the soft-close
mechanism securely using screw c.

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Changing the door hinging

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 retaining clip g.

Refitting the upper door:

Then fit the top 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.

^

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 appliance door.

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^ 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.

Changing the door hinging

Attach the spacer and the soft-close

^

mechanism securely using screw c.

^

Insert the spacer into the socket on
the handle side (A).

^

Then insert the soft-close mechanism
into the socket on the hinge side (B).

Push both parts from the middle
towards the outside so that they
click firmly into position.

^ 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.

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

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Changing the door hinging

Remove retaining 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.

Refitting the handle:

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

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 grub screws a with an

^

allen key until mounting plate c lines
up correctly.

Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b.

^

Slide the side section of the handle

^

d into the guides on the mounting
plate until it clicks into place.

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:

^

Loosely attach the handle to the
opposite side of the door with the two
front screws b.

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^

Realign mounting plate c with grub
screws 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.

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.

Align the lower door using the long
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:

^ Remove centre screw a from the

hinge plate.

Align the upper door using the long
outer slots in the middle hinge plate:

Slightly loosen the three 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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Building in the appliance

a Top box

b Appliance

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

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.

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.

c Housing unit

d Wall

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

2

to ensure that air can circulate
without hindrance. Otherwise the
appliance has to work harder, resulting
in an increase in electricity
consumption.

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