Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
To prevent 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 - AU, NZM.-Nr. 10 738 440
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Control panel......................................................................................................... 16
Display LEDs and symbols in the display ............................................................. 17
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 71
Aligning the appliance doors.............................................................................. 83
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This appliance is intended for cooling and storing food and drinks
as well as for storing deep-frozen food, freezing fresh food and for
making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
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.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the
compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– call Miele.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a data plate inside the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the
case before connecting the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technicianin order to avoid a hazard.
Do not connect the appliance to the 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).
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
Danger of fire and explosion!
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion!
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The
very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn
to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury!
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a 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.
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Stainless steel appliances
The coated stainless steel surface can be damaged by adhesives
and will lose its dirt-repelling properties. Do not adhere sticky notes,
transparent tape, masking tape or other adhesives onto the stainless
steel surface.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause
scratches.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
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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.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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!
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance 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.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.
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How to save energy
Installation/
Maintenance
Temperature
settings
Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room.In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Where the ventilation gaps
are not covered and kept
free of dust.
Dust the compressor and
metal grille (heat exchanger)
at the back of the appliance
at least once a year.
Refrigerator 4 to 5°CThe lower the temperature in
Increased energy
consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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Freezer section -18°C
How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
OperationDrawers and shelves
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Take an insulated bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as soon as
possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or
packaged.
Increased energy
consumption
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance works harder
to cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in
the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
Sensors for the refrigerator section
settings area
a
For switching the DynaCool function
on and off
b
For switching the SuperCool function
on and off
c
On sensor for the whole appliance/
Off sensor for the refrigerator section
d
For setting the temperature
( for warmer)
e
For setting the temperature
( for colder)
f
Display LEDs (see "Display LEDs" table for explanation)
g
Display with temperatures and
symbols (symbols only visible during
use; see "Symbols in the display" table for explanation)
Sensors for the freezer section
settings area
h
For setting the temperature
( for warmer)
i
For setting the temperature
( for colder)
j
For switching the whole appliance on
and off
k
For switching the SuperFreeze
function on and off
l
For switching the door or
temperature alarm off in the event of
a power cut
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Guide to the appliance
Display LEDs and symbols in the display
Display LEDMeaning
SuperCool (on the left)/
SuperFrost (on the right)
Power cutflashes in the event of a power cut
Safety lockto prevent the appliance from being
DynaCoolFunction can be selected (see "Using
Alarmflashes when the door or temperature alarm
Information in the displayMeaning
DEMODemo modeDemo mode has been activated (see
Sabbath modeSwitching Sabbath mode on and off
MENUSettings modelights up when settings are being adjusted
°CTemperature unitThe factory default setting is °C; this can be
Function can be selected depending on
section (see "Using SuperCool, SuperFreeze
and DynaCool").
switched off by mistake
SuperCool, SuperFreeze and DynaCool").
is triggered
"Problem solving guide").
changed to °F
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel with display
b
Interior lighting
c
Fan
d
Bottle rack
e
Egg tray/door shelf
f
Holder with active charcoal filter
(Active AirClean)
g
Adjustable shelf
h
Fruit and vegetable drawers
i
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
j
NoFrost module
k
Freezer drawers
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
This picture is an example of an appliance
model.
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Accessories
Accessories supplied
Egg tray
Butter dish
Bottle rack
Bottle holder
Attach the bottle holder to the front
edge of the bottle shelf.
The bottle holder can be moved to the
left or right. This way the bottles will be
more secure when the door is opened
and closed.
KKF-FF (Active AirClean) charcoal
filter with holder
Bottles can be stored horizontally in the
refrigerator section using the bottle rack
to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed in
different positions in the refrigerator
section.
The charcoal filter neutralises
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
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Accessories
Ice cube tray
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer section from rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
helps to prolong the storage life.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Care of stainless steel
Each application of the Miele Care
product for stainless steel (in the
bottle) forms a durable protective film
that is stain and water resistant. It
gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other stains for a
uniformly shiny surface.
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.
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KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal
filter with holder
The charcoal filter neutralizes
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
Accessories
The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele online shop or from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
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Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel strips of the shelves
and the door shelves have a layer of
protective foil to prevent scratching
during transportation. The external
surfaces of the appliance doors and
possibly also the side panels are
covered with a protective foil.
Remove the protective foil only after
the appliance has been installed in its
intended location.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Important: Each time the Miele Care
product for stainless steel is used, it
forms a protective film against dirt and
water.
Immediately after removing the
protective foil, apply the Miele Care
product for stainless steel (see
"Accessories - Optional accessories")
to stainless steel strips and frames.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
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Switching on and off
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Switching the appliance on
The refrigeration and freezer sections
can be switched on together with the
two On/Off sensors.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the refrigerator,
allow it to run for approx. 3–5hours
(depending on the ambient
temperature) before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer
section until the temperature is at least
-18°C.
Touch one of the two On/Off
sensors until the temperature display
lights up.
The appliance is switched on and the
interior lighting will come on when the
fridge door is opened.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section shows the current
temperature in the refrigerator section.
– If the temperature in the freezer
section is above 0°C, bars will flash
in the temperature display for the
freezer section.
– As soon as the temperature drops
below 0°C, the current temperature
in the freezer section will flash in the
display.
– The display LEDs will flash until
the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer section.
The appliance will gradually reach the
pre-set temperatures:
– Temperature in the refrigerator
section= 3°C
– Temperature in the freezer section=
-18°C
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Switching on and off
Switching the appliance off
Touch the right-hand On/Off
sensor until all of the indicators go
out.
If this is does not happen, the safety
lock is activated (see "Further settings Switching the safety lock on/off"). The
refrigerator section interior lighting will
go out and the cooling system is
switched off.
Switching off the refrigerator section
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch
off the freezer section. The freezer
section cannot be switched off
separately.
Touch the left-hand On/Off sensor
until the temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out.
If this is does not happen, the safety
lock is activated (see "Further settings Switching the safety lock on/off").
The refrigerator section is switched off.
The temperature in the freezer section
will still be shown in the display. The
interior lighting of the refrigerator
section will go out.
Switching the refrigerator section on
separately (if previously switched off)
To switch the refrigerator section on,
press the left-hand On/Off sensor
twice.
The refrigerator section is switched on
and will start to cool. It will gradually
reach the set temperature. The interior
lighting will come on when the
refrigerator section door is opened.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains circuit breaker
or remove the screw-out fuse in
countries where this is applicable,
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clean the appliance, and
leave the appliance doors slightly ajar
to avoid the build-up of odours.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
two instructions if you are switching
the refrigerator section off for a longer
period of time.
The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food is stored in the
refrigerator,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The
appliance is designed for use within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
. . . in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
. . . in the freezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10°C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or fully defrosted food must not be
refrozen. Food may be refrozen once it
has been cooked, as the high
temperatures achieved when cooking
destroy most micro-organisms.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation the upper
temperature display shows the
average, current temperature in the
refrigerator section and the lowertemperature display shows the
temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer section.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the machine a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this
temperature to then be shown as a
constant temperature on the display.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, use it as soon as
possible or cook it before freezing it
again.
Setting the temperature
Use the two and sensors of the
relevant section to set the
temperature higher or lower.
The following information appears in the
display when the sensors are touched:
– When first tapped: The last preset
temperature flashes.
– Each subsequent touch of the
sensor: The temperature is adjusted
in 1°C steps.
– Leaving the finger on the sensor
changes the temperature
continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after the last
time a sensor has been touched, the
display automatically reverts to showing
the current temperature inside the
refrigerator.
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Temperature range
– The temperature in the refrigerator
section can be set from 2°C to 7°C.
– The temperature in the freezer
section can be set from -14°C and
-26°C.
Useful tip: If you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6hours
if the appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for an
accurate reading to be given.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, adjust it
again.
The correct temperature
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