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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, NZ M.-Nr. 10 738 440
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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
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 19
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 20
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 22
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 22
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................22
Switching on and off ...........................................................................................23
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 23
Switching the appliance on ................................................................................... 23
Switching the appliance off................................................................................... 24
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 24
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 25
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 25
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 25
Temperature display.............................................................................................. 26
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 26
Temperature range ........................................................................................... 27
Using SuperCool, SuperFreeze and DynaCool ................................................. 28
SuperFreeze function ........................................................................................ 28
SuperCool function........................................................................................... 28
DynaCool function............................................................................................ 29
Switching a function on or off ............................................................................... 29
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 30
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 30
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 30
Further settings ................................................................................................... 31
Further settings ..................................................................................................... 31
Settings overview ............................................................................................. 31
Sabbath mode....................................................................................................... 31
Changing the temperature unit (°C/°F).................................................................. 33
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Switching the safety lock on/off............................................................................ 34
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........................................................................ 35
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 35
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 36
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 36
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 36
Fruit and vegetables......................................................................................... 36
Protein rich food............................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) .........................................37
Moving the adjustable shelves .............................................................................. 37
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 37
Removing the fruit and vegetable drawers............................................................ 38
Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf................................................................. 38
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 39
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 39
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 40
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 40
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 40
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 44
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 44
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 46
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 47
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 47
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 48
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 49
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 50
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 51
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 51
Replacing the charcoal filters................................................................................ 52
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................53
Noises................................................................................................................... 61
After sales service............................................................................................... 62
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 62
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 62
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................63
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Installation............................................................................................................ 64
Side-by-side installation........................................................................................ 64
Location................................................................................................................. 64
Climate range ................................................................................................... 65
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 65
Door opening angle limiter .................................................................................... 65
Fitting the supplied wall spacers........................................................................... 66
Installation ............................................................................................................. 66
Aligning the appliance ......................................................................................67
Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units ................................................... 68
Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 69
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°C The 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
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Operation Drawers 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 LED Meaning
SuperCool (on the left)/
SuperFrost (on the right)
Power cut flashes in the event of a power cut
Safety lock to prevent the appliance from being
DynaCool Function can be selected (see "Using
Alarm flashes when the door or temperature alarm
Information in the display Meaning
DEMO Demo mode Demo mode has been activated (see
Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off
MENU Settings mode lights up when settings are being adjusted
°C Temperature unit The 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.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food 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 lower
temperature 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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Using SuperCool, SuperFreeze and DynaCool
The following functions are available
depending on the section:
– Refrigerator section
SuperCool and DynaCool
– Freezer section
SuperFreeze
See the following pages for more
information on these functions and how
to switch them on.
SuperFreeze function
For best results, switch on the
SuperFreeze function before putting
fresh food into the freezer. This helps
food to freeze quickly and retain its
nutrients, vitamins, flavours and
appearance.
Exceptions:
– when placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
– when freezing less than 2kg of fresh
food in any one day.
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, SuperFreeze should be
switched on 6 hours beforehand.
When freezing the maximum load of
food SuperFreeze should be switched
on 24hours beforehand.
Useful tip: To save energy, you can
manually switch off the SuperFreeze
function once the freezer reaches a
constant temperature of -18 °C or
colder. Monitor the temperature in the
freezer section.
When SuperFreeze is switched off, the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
SuperCool function
The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator section to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).
Useful tip: SuperCool is particularly
recommended for the rapid chilling of
large amounts of fresh food or drinks.
When SuperCool is switched on, the
appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator.
It switches itself off automatically after
approx. 12hours.
Useful tip: To save energy, you can
switch off SuperCool manually once the
food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.
When SuperCool is switched off the
appliance reverts to working at normal
power.
When SuperFreeze is switched on, the
appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
The SuperFreeze function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
65hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
duration before SuperFreeze switches
off.
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Using SuperCool, SuperFreeze and DynaCool
DynaCool function
When the dynamic cooling function
(DynaCool) is not switched on, the
natural circulation of air will cause
different temperature zones in the
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will
sink to the lowest section. You should
bear this in mind when placing food in
the refrigerator (see "Using the
refrigerator efficiently").
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, e.g. after your weekly shop, it
is a good idea to switch on DynaCool.
This way you can distribute the
temperature inside the appliance to all
areas more evenly so that all the food in
the refrigerator section will be chilled to
about the same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the refrigerator temperature control.
DynaCool should also be selected
when:
– the ambient temperature in the room
is high, i.e. above 30°C, and
Switching a function on or off
Touch the sensor for the function you
want.
– The display LED next to the
corresponding symbol will light up
and the function will be selected.
– The display LED next to the
corresponding symbol will go out and
the function will be deselected.
Following an interruption to the power
supply any function which was
previously switched on will be
switched off.
– the room humidity level is high.
With DynaCool selected, the fan is in
standby: When the compressor
switches on, the fan also switches on
automatically.
Useful tip: As the energy consumption
is increased when DynaCool is
activated, it should be switched off
under normal conditions.
To save energy, the fan switches off
automatically whilst the door is open.
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Temperature and door alarm
The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer section
cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid
energy being wasted if a door is left
open.
Temperature alarm
An alarm will sound if the temperature
in the freezer section becomes too
warm. The display LED flashes.
The audio and visual signals are
activated, for example:
– when the appliance is switched on if
the temperature in the appliance
differs greatly from the set
temperature
– if a lot of warm room air enters the
freezer when food is being loaded,
rearranged or taken out
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once
– when you freeze fresh food that is still
warm
– in the event of a power cut
– if the appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop and the display will
go out as soon as the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, use it as soon as
possible or cook it before freezing it
again.
Switching the temperature alarm off early
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
Touch the sensor.
The alarm will stop. The display LED
will continue to flash until the reason for
the alarm has been resolved.
Door alarm
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy
consumption and food becoming warm
if the door is left open.
An alarm will sound if the appliance
door has been left open for longer than
60seconds.
As soon as the door is closed, the
alarm will stop and the display will go
out.
Switching the door alarm off early
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
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Touch the sensor.
The alarm will stop.
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Further settings
Further settings
In Settings mode you can adjust certain
settings and select functions, allowing
you to customise the appliance to suit
your requirements.
See the following pages for more
information on these settings.
The door alarm is automatically
supressed when you are in Settings
mode. No symbol will be displayed
and no alarm will sound. Exception: If
there is a fault (F+ numbers), Settings
mode will be exited automatically. The
fault code will be shown in the display
and an alarm will sound (see "Problem
solving guide").
The freezer section control panel (to
the right-hand side of the display)
must be used to apply the desired
settings.
Settings overview
Switching Sabbath mode on/off
Setting the display brightness
Changing the temperature unit
(°C/°F)
Switching the safety lock on/off
Sabbath mode
The appliance offers a Sabbath mode
for the purpose of religious observance.
The following are switched off:
– the interior lighting when the machine
door is opened
– all acoustic and optical signals
– the temperature display
– DynaCool, SuperCool, and
SuperFreeze (if previously switched
on).
To access Settings mode, the
SuperFreeze sensor can still be
selected.
The Sabbath mode function will switch
off automatically after approx.
120hours.
Ensure that the appliance doors are
properly closed, as visual and audible
alarms are switched off.
Any power cut during this time will not
be shown in the display. After a power
cut, the machine will start up in
Sabbath mode.
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Further settings
Danger of food poisoning!
Any power cut during Sabbath mode
is not shown in the display. After a
power cut, the appliance restarts in
Sabbath mode. When power is
restored, no notification of the power
cut will appear in the display.
If there is a power cut during
Sabbath mode, check the quality of
the food. Do not consume any
defrosted food.
Switching Sabbath mode on/off
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
the right-hand side of the display for
approx. 5seconds.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Settings mode is now activated.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
access the Sabbath mode function.
Possible settings
– : Sabbath mode is switched off
– : Sabbath mode is switched on
If Sabbath mode was switched off
previously, can be selected.
If Sabbath mode was switched on
previously, can be selected.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
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Touch the right On/Off sensor to
exit Settings mode.
When Sabbath mode has been
activated, will be lit up in the display.
Switch off Sabbath mode after the
Sabbath has passed.
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Further settings
Setting the display brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the
display to suit the light conditions in the
room.
The display brightness can be adjusted
in steps from (lighting off) to
(maximum brightness). The factory
default setting is .
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
the right-hand side of the display for
approx. 5seconds.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Settings mode is now activated.
Touch one of the sensors for setting
the temperature ( or ) repeatedly
until appears in the display.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
The last selected setting will appear in
the display.
By touching one of the sensors for
setting the temperature ( or ), you
can select the desired level of
brightness for the display. The display
will light up at the level of brightness
that you just selected.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Touch the right On/Off sensor to
exit Settings mode.
Changing the temperature unit (°C/°F)
The temperature can be displayed in
either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
the right-hand side of the display for
approx. 5seconds.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Settings mode is now activated.
Touch one of the sensors for setting
the temperature ( or ) repeatedly
until appears in the display.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
Possible settings
–: degrees Celsius
–: degrees Fahrenheit
If was previously set, can now be
selected.
If was previously set, can now be
selected.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Touch the right On/Off sensor to
exit Settings mode.
The desired temperature unit is now set.
The brightness is now set to this new
value.
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Further settings
Switching the safety lock on/ off
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance from being
switched off by mistake.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
the right-hand side of the display for
approx. 5seconds.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Settings mode is now activated.
Touch one of the sensors for setting
the temperature ( or ) repeatedly
until appears in the display.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
Possible settings
– : The safety lock is switched off.
– : The safety lock is switched on.
If it was previously switched off, can
now be selected.
If it was previously switched on, can
now be selected.
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor to
confirm your selection.
MENU lights up in the display and
flashes.
Touch the right On/Off sensor to
exit Settings mode.
The display LED lights up when the
safety lock is switched on.
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Using the refrigerator efficiently
Danger of explosion!
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing flammable propellants
(e.g. spray cans).
If storing food which contains a
lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the
appliance door, make sure that it
does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could
cause stress cracks or break the
plastic.
Make sure that no fat or oil leaks
onto the plastic parts of the
appliance.
Different storage zones
Due to the natural air circulation there
are different temperature zones in the
refrigerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
the different temperature zones when
placing food in the appliance.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of
the refrigerator, as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.
Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator section as it may freeze to
the back wall.
This appliance has dynamic cooling,
which helps to keep an even
temperature when the fan is running.
When DynaCool is switched on, the
difference between the various zones
is less pronounced.
Warmest area
The warmest area is located in the top
section of the main storage area and
the door. Use this for storing butter so
that it remains spreadable and for
cheese so that it retains its flavour.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator
section is directly above the fruit and
vegetable drawers and at the back of
the appliance.
Use these areas to store all delicate and
highly perishable food, e.g.
– fish, meat, poultry
– sausage products, ready meals
– dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
quiche dough
– soft cheese and other dairy products
– pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4°C.
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Using the refrigerator efficiently
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5°C because it
is sensitive to cold. Depending on the
type of food, the appearance,
consistency, flavour and/or vitamin
content may be altered if stored at too
cold a temperature.
Foods which are sensitive to cold
include:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges,
mandarines, grapefruits
– Fruit which is not yet ripe
– Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
capsicums, tomatoes, zucchini
– Hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan,
mountain cheese.
Storing food correctly
Ensure that food stored in the
refrigerator section is in packaging or
covered properly. This will prevent
food smells from affecting other foods,
food from drying out, and also any
cross-contamination of bacteria. This is
especially important when storing meat
products.
By ensuring that the temperature
settings are correct and by taking
appropriate hygiene measures, you can
prolong the storage life of your food
considerably.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawers.
Protein rich food
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others. Shellfish,
for example, deteriorates faster than
fish, and fish deteriorates faster than
meat.
What to be aware of when shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.
Useful tip: Take a cooler bag with you
when shopping and on return place
food into the appliance immediately.
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Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section)
Moving the adjustable shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Raise the shelf and pull it forwards
slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.
The raised edge on the protective strip
at the back must face upward to
prevent food from touching the back of
the appliance and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from
being dislodged by mistake.
Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack can be placed on
different levels in the appliance.
Raise the rack 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 stop bar at the back must face
upward to prevent the bottles from
touching the back wall.
The bottle rack has stoppers at the
sides to prevent the rack being pulled
out unintentionally.
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Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section)
Removing the fruit and vegetable drawers
The fruit and vegetable drawers sit on
rollers and can be fully pulled out for
loading and unloading.
Some stainless steel frames are
easier to remove and replace when
you take hold of them together with
the bar at the back and remove by
pulling upward.
Replace the tray in the frame.
The roller plates can be removed for
cleaning.
Adjusting the door shelves/ bottle shelf
Danger of injury!
Only move the door shelves/bottle
shelves in the door when they are
empty.
You can remove the trays completely
from the door shelves to fill or empty
them, and then replace them. The
trays can also be taken to the table
with food in them and used as a
serving tray.
Lift the tray up and out of the
stainless steel frame to remove.
Push up the stainless steel frame and
lift it out.
Replace the stainless steel frame at
the required position. Ensure that it is
securely pushed back into position.
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Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section)
Adjusting the bottle holder
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.
The bottle holder can be removed
completely (e.g. for cleaning).
To do this, push up the front edge of
the bottle holder and disengage it.
Moving the charcoal filters
When you are storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese):
– Place the holder with the charcoal
filters on the shelf where this food is
kept.
– Change the carbon filters sooner if
necessary.
– Use more charcoal filters (with
holders) in the appliance (see
"Accessories - Optional
accessories").
The holder for the charcoal filters sits
on the protective strip at the back of the
shelf.
Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards
to remove it from the protective strip.
Refit it on the protective strip of the
shelf you wish to use it on.
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Freezing and storing food
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.
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.
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
cooler bag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted
food may only be refrozen after it has
been cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
Only freeze food which is fresh and
in good condition.
Tips 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 precooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched
before freezing. To blanch, immerse
the trimmed and washed vegetables
in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
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.
– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets,
schnitzel or rolled meat with a sheet
of plastic freezer film. This prevents
them from freezing together in a
block.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing. The taste or intensity
of some spices alters when frozen.
– Allow hot foods and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in
the freezer causes food that is
already frozen to partially thaw and
increases energy consumption.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– Plastic cling wrap
– Tubular polyethylene film
– Aluminum foil
– Freezer containers and bags
Unsuitable packing material
– Wrapping paper
– Grease-proof paper
– Cellophane
– Bin bags
– Plastic shopping bags
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
Useful tip: Freezer bags may also be
sealed using home heat sealing kits.
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
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function for some time before placing
the food in the freezer (see "Using
SuperCool, SuperFreeze and
DynaCool - SuperFreeze").
This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
The following maximum loading
weights must not be exceeded:
– Freezer drawer = 25kg
– Glass shelf = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
- Freezing the maximum amount of food
Ensure that the ventilation slots at
the back of the freezer section are
always free from obstruction.
If the ventilation slots are blocked the
cooling performance will decrease
and energy consumption will
increase.
Place food on the glass shelf in such
a way that the ventilation slots are
not blocked.
Remove the upper freezer drawers.
Place the food flat on the upper glass
shelves so that it freezes through to
the core as quickly as possible.
Once frozen, place the food in the
freezer drawer and push it back in.
- Freezing small quantities of food
Freeze small items in the upper freezer
drawers.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
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Freezing and storing food
Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food is very variable,
even at a constant temperature of
-18°C. Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. For example fat
can become rancid from contact with
oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide
values for the storage life of different
food groups in the freezer section.
Food group Storage
time
(months)
Ice cream 2 - 6
Bread, baked goods 2 - 6
Cheese 2 - 4
Fish, oily 1 - 2
Fish, lean 1 - 5
Sausage, ham 1 - 3
Game, pork 1 - 12
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 section (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold),
– in a steam oven.
Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or
fish can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Thicker pieces of meat and fish (e.g.
minced beef, chicken, fish fillet) should
not come into contact with other food
when defrosting. Collect the defrosting
liquid and then pour it away, making
sure you wash the container it was in,
the sink and your hands.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Poultry, beef 2 - 10
Vegetables and fruit 6 - 18
Herbs 6 - 10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
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 refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted
food may only be refrozen after it has
been cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks quickly
To cool drinks quickly, place them in the
refrigerator section and switch on the
SuperCool function.
When chilling drinks in the freezer
section, make sure that bottles are not
left in for more than one hour.
Otherwise they could burst, causing
injury or damage.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Removing the drawers and glass shelves from the freezer
The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying, or cleaning.
You can also expand the space
available in the freezer section. If you
wish to freeze large items such as a
turkey or game, you can remove the
glass shelves between the freezer
drawers. To do this:
Pull out the drawer as far as it will go,
and then lift it up and out.
Lift the glass shelf slightly, pull it
forward and out.
Using accessories
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.
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
of the freezer section.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
In the event of a power cut:
Place the frozen cool pack directly on
top of the frozen food in the front of
the top drawer.
Useful tip: 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.
Useful tip: 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
Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full of water and place it on the
bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer if
it is stuck.
Useful tip: The ice cubes can be easily
loosened by holding the tray briefly
under running water.
Freezing and storing food
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Defrosting
Refrigerator section
The refrigerator section defrosts
automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
while the compressor is running. 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 through a channel and drain hole,
and then fed into an evaporation
system at the back of the appliance.
Freezer section
The appliance is equipped with a
"NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated by defrosting
collects in the condenser and is
automatically dissipated by the
condenser from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in the
freezer will not defrost.
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Cleaning and care
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the lighting.
Steam from a steam cleaning
appliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a service call.
Cleaning agents
The stainless steel doors of the
appliance have a special coating that
is resistant to dirt. Do not use the
Miele Care product for stainless
steel on these surfaces. + noticeable
smearing.
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers,
– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
To clean the stainless steel surfaces
on the appliance we recommend
using the original Miele Care product
for stainless steel (see "Optional
accessories").
This product contains substances that
are gentle to stainless steel surfaces
and, unlike stainless steel cleaners, it
does not contain polishing agents.
Soiling is gently removed and each
time the original Miele Care product
for stainless steel is used, it applies a
protective film against dirt and water.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
the appliance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
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Cleaning and care
Preparing the appliance for cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
appears in the display and cooling is
switched off. If this is not the case, the
safety lock is on (see "Further settings Switching the safety lock on/off").
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Remove the door shelves and the
bottle shelves from the door.
Take out the freezer drawers and
glass shelves.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Dismantling an adjustable shelf
Before cleaning the adjustable shelves,
remove the white protective strip at the
back. Proceed as follows:
Place the shelf on a worktop covered
with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).
Then pull the protective strip off.
After cleaning the shelf reattach the
protective strip.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the interior and accessories
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Clean up any spills, stains or food
immediately. Do not allow them to dry
and stick to the appliance.
Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel trims on the
door shelves are not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
Remove the trim before cleaning the
door shelves in a dishwasher.
The following parts are not
dishwasher-safe:
– the stainless steel trims and strips
– the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves
– all drawers and drawer lids (supplied
depending on model)
– the bottle rack
– the roller plates under the fruit and
vegetable drawers
– the cool pack
The following parts are dishwasher-
safe:
The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55°C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher. This discolouration does
not affect the stability of the parts.
– the bottle holder, butter dish, egg
tray, ice cube tray
(supplied depending on model)
– the bottle and door shelves (without
stainless steel trim)
– the adjustable shelves (without white
protective strips)
– the holder for the charcoal filters
Remove any soiling on stainless steel
trims and strips. We recommend
using the Miele Care product for
stainless steel.
Useful tip: The Miele Care product for
stainless steel is also recommended for
maintenance, as it will protect the
stainless steel surface and prevent it
from rapidly getting dirty again.
Leave the appliance doors/
refrigerator door slightly ajar to avoid
the build-up of odours.
Clean these accessories by hand.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels
If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove.
Surfaces may suffer discolouration or
damage.
Therefore it is best to remove soiling
from the appliance doors and side
panels immediately.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or
discolour the surfaces.
See the information on "Cleaning
agents" at the beginning of this
section.
Clean the surfaces with a clean
sponge and a solution of warm water
and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp
microfibre cloth without cleaning
agent can also be used.
Appliance front
The appliance front has a special highquality coating (CleanSteel). It is
resistant to soiling and easy to clean.
Do not use stainless steel
cleaning agents on these surfaces.
They will damage the coating.
Do not use the Miele Care product
for stainless steel on these
surfaces. It will cause noticeable
smearing.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the door seals
If a door seal is damaged or if it
has come out of the groove, the door
will not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Starting up the appliance after cleaning
Refit all shelves and accessories in
the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the SuperFreeze function
for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.
Switch on the SuperCool function for
a while so that the refrigerator section
can cool down quickly.
Place food back in the refrigerator
section and close the door.
Place the freezer drawers with the
frozen food back into the freezer
section and close the door.
Switch off the SuperFreeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
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Cleaning and care
Replacing the charcoal filters
Replace the charcoal filters in the
holder every 6months.
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters
are available from Miele or via the
internet at shop.miele.com.
Useful tip: The holder for the charcoal
filters is dishwasher-safe.
Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards
to remove it from the shelf.
When in position the charcoal filters
must not touch the back wall of the
appliance as the moisture could
cause them to stick to the back wall.
Insert the new charcoal filters into
the holder so that they do not
protrude over the edge of the holder.
Remove both charcoal filters and
place the new filters with the raised
edge pointing downwards in the
holder.
Place the holder in the middle of the
raised edge at the back of the shelf
so that it clicks into position.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied
without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't
need a service call.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The refrigerator is not
getting cold and the
interior lighting does
not come on when the
machine door is
opened.
The compressor runs
continuously.
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and runs for
longer periods of time,
and the temperature in
the appliance is too low.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
The mains plug is not inserted in the socket correctly
or not switched on, or the plug connector is not
inserted into the socket at the back of the appliance
correctly.
Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and
the plug connector into the appliance socket and
switch on.
The mains circuit breaker has tripped. There could be
a fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less
cooling is required.
The ventilation gaps are covered or have become too
dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a
regular basis.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The doors have been opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for
refrigerating or freezing.
Only open the doors when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance doors are not closed properly. A thick
layer of ice may have formed in the freezer section.
Close the appliance doors.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and increase the energy
consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The higher
the room temperature, the longer the compressor will
run.
See "Installation advice – Location".
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food was placed in the freezer at
once.
See "Freezing and storing food".
The SuperCool function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch SuperCool off
early yourself.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can turn SuperFreeze off early
yourself.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The
temperature in the
appliance rises.
The door seal is
damaged and needs to
be replaced.
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the
appliance.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the appliance at the
bottom near the
compressor (depending
on model).
This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
The food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is lower than the ambient
temperature for which the appliance is designed.
Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the
compressor to switch off for too long, causing the
freezer to become too warm.
See "Installation advice - Location".
Raise the temperature of the room.
No tools are required to change the door seal.
Replace the door seal. It is available from Miele.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the
groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check if the door seal is damaged.
This is not a fault. The electronic unit for the
compressor is equipped with an operation and fault
diagnosis LED indicator light which flashes every 15
seconds (depending on model).
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Problem solving guide
Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and remedy
DEMO is shown in the
display. The machine
does not get cold, but
the machine controls
are working.
The temperature display
is dark and is shown
in the display.
The display LED is lit
up in the display and
the appliance cannot be
operated.
An alarm is sounding. The door alarm has been activated (see also
Demo mode is activated. In this mode, the appliance
can be presented in a showroom without the cooling
system being switched on. Do not activate this setting
for domestic use.
Call Miele.
Sabbath mode is switched on: The interior lighting is
switched off but the appliance is cooling.
You can switch Sabbath mode off at any time (see
"Further settings – Switching Sabbath mode on/
off").
The safety lock has been activated.
Switch the safety lock off (see "Further settings -
Switching the safety lock on/off").
"Temperature and door alarm").
Close the relevant appliance door.
The alarm will stop.
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Problem solving guide
Message Possible cause and remedy
The display LED is lit
up and an alarm is
sounding.
The temperature alarm has been activated (see
"Temperature and door alarm"). The temperature in
the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower
than the temperature set.
This could be due to, e.g.
– the freezer door being opened too often, or being
left open.
– a large quantity of food being placed in the freezer
section at once without switching on SuperFreeze.
– an interruption to the power supply.
– a fault with the appliance.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The display LED will go out and the alarm will stop.
The temperature display will stop flashing as soon as
the temperature has dropped to the correct level.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
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Problem solving guide
Message Possible cause and remedy
The display LED is lit
up and an alarm is
sounding. The
temperature display for
the freezer section is
flashing.
F0toF9 appears in the
display.
There is a power cut: The temperature in the
appliance over the last few days or hours has risen
too high because of a power cut or an interruption to
the power supply.
The appliance will go back to the last temperature
setting when the power is back on.
Touch the sensor.
The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer
section will flash for about 1minute in the
temperature display for the freezer section.
Touch the sensor.
The warmest temperature display will disappear. The
display will revert to showing the current temperature
in the freezer section.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
There is a fault.
Call Miele.
There is an appliance fault: This display will override
any settings which have just been selected.
An appliance fault has priority over any current door
and/or temperature alarms in the display.
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Problem solving guide
The interior lighting is not working
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
Sabbath mode is switched on: The temperature
display is dark and is shown in the display.
You can switch Sabbath mode off at any time (see
"Further settings – Switching Sabbath mode on/
off").
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches
itself off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the
door is left open. If this is not the case, there is a fault.
Danger of electric shock!
There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.
The LED lighting must only be repaired or replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician.
Danger of injury from LED lighting! Light
intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or
damaged, or be removed due to damage. This
could cause injury to your eyes.
Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. a magnifying
glass).
Call Miele.
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Problem solving guide
Other problems
Problem Possible cause and remedy
Food has frozen
together.
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
This is not a fault. The heat which results from the
cooling process is used to avoid the build-up of
condensation on the appliance.
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Noises
Normal
noises
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
Blubb,
blubb ...
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
Sssrrrrr ... You can sometimes hear the sound of the fan inside the
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises Possible cause and remedy
Rattling,
vibrating
What causes them
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
motor on and off.
appliance.
the appliance.
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture. Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove the cable clips.
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After sales service
Contact in case of fault
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
Miele.
Contact information for Miele can be
found at the end of this document.
Please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance when
contacting Miele. This information can
be found on the data plate.
The data plate is located inside the
appliance.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2years.
For more information about countryspecific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele.
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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an AC single phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
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 install a suitable residual
current device (RCD).
The accessibility of the plug must
always be ensured in order to be able to
quickly separate the appliance from the
mains.
If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a
separator for each terminal must be
present. There must be an all-pole
contact gap of 3 mm in the switch.
The plug and mains connection cable
must not come into contact with the
back of the appliance as vibrations can
cause damage to these components.
This, in turn, could result in a short
circuit.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to an
inverter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. solar
power. When switched on, peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the appliance,
causing it to overheat.
If the mains connection cable needs to
be replaced, this must be done by a
qualified electrician.
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
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Installation
Fire risk and danger of damage!
Appliances which give off heat, such
as toasters, mini-ovens or double
burner hobs, can catch fire.
Do not place them on top of this
refrigeration appliance.
Fire risk and danger of damage!
Do not place an open flame, e.g. a
candle, on top of or next to the
appliance.
Side-by-side installation
As a general rule, refrigerators and
freezers should not be installed side
by side with other such appliances so
as to avoid a build-up of condensation
between them and the damage this
can cause.
However, your appliance can be part of
a "side-by-side" installation because it
is equipped with built-in heating units in
the side panels.
Please contact Miele for information on
which combinations are suitable for
your appliance.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
– The mains socket must not be
located directly behind the appliance
and must be easily accessible.
– The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
– Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
In environments with high
humidity condensation can build up
on the exterior of the appliance.
This condensate can cause corrosion
of the appliance walls.
For prevention, it is advisable to
install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air
conditioned room.
Please ensure that the appliance
doors close properly, the ventilation
gaps are not covered over and the
appliance is installed in accordance
with these instructions.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your
refrigerator please bear in mind that it
will use more energy if installed near a
heater, cooktop or other appliance that
gives off heat. Direct sunlight should
also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor will run and the
higher the energy consumption will be.
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Installation
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10 to +32°C
N +16 to +32°C
ST +16 to +38°C
T +16 to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the compressor switching
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise with
the risk of food deteriorating and going
off.
Ventilation
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm.
Door opening angle limiter
The opening angle of the appliance
doors can be limited to 90° or 110°
using the door opening angle limiter.
This will, for example, prevent an
appliance door from hitting an adjacent
wall when opened and from being
damaged.
The door opening angle limiter is
available from Miele.
To ensure effective ventilation
the ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked. They must also
be cleaned on a regular basis to
remove dust.
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Installation
Fitting the supplied wall spacers
The wall spacers supplied must be
used in order to achieve the stated
energy consumption values and to
prevent the build-up of condensation
at high ambient temperatures.
Appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35mm with the wall spacers
fitted. If the wall spacers are not used
the functionality of the appliance is not
affected. However, energy
consumption is slightly increased with
less distance between the appliance
and the wall.
Fit the wall spacers onto the back of
the appliance on the top left and
right.
Installation
Two people are required for
installing the appliance.
The appliance must be empty to
be installed.
Move the appliance carefully on
floors that are sensitive to scratching
to prevent damage.
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
Prepare the appliance for installation
as close as possible to its intended
installation location.
Connect the appliance to the
electricity supply as described in
"Electrical connection".
Move the appliance carefully to its
intended installation location.
Position the appliance with the wall
spacers (if used) or the back close to
the wall.
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Installation
Aligning the appliance
To align the appliance, adjust the
front feet using the spanner supplied.
If necessary, adjust the rear feet of the
appliance using the two adjustment
shafts at the front (located next to
the front feet).
Supporting the appliance door
Ensure that you unscrew the
adjustable foot from the lower
hinge plate until it sits on the floor.
Then unscrew the foot by a further
¼turn.
Turn the adjustment shafts clockwise
using a socket wrench in order to
raise the rear of the refrigerator
slightly.
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Installation
Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units
If the required ventilation gaps
are not adhered to the compressor
will switch on more often and run for
longer.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, may cause damage to the
compressor.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps.
* The appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35 mm for appliances with
wall spacers fitted.
The appliance can be built into a run of
kitchen units and installed directly next
to a kitchen furniture housing unit. The
appliance front must protrude in front of
furniture fronts by at least 34mm at the
sides and by at least 55mm in the
middle. This enables the doors to be
opened and shut without being
obstructed. To match the height of the
kitchen units in the run, the appliance
can be fitted with a suitable top box.
When installed next to a wall a
distance of at least 55mm must be
maintained on the hinge side between
the wall and the appliance.
The larger the ventilation gap, the
more economically the compressor
will work.
– A ventilation gap of at least 50mm
depth must be provided at the back
of the appliance behind the whole
width of the top box for air to
circulate.
Top box
Refrigeration appliance
Housing unit
Wall
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– The ventilation gap under the ceiling
must be at least 300cm2 to ensure
that the warm air can escape
unhindered.
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Appliance dimensions
Installation
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 35mm with the
wall spacers supplied fitted.
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Installation
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 35mm with the
wall spacers supplied fitted.
A
[mm]
KFN 15842 D edt/cs 1840 1852 1860
KFN 15943 D edt/cs 2000 2012 2020
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B
[mm]
C
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied with righthand hinging. If left-hand hinging is
required, the hinges must be changed.
Always change the door hinging
with the assistance of another
person.
If a door seal is damaged the
door will not close properly and
cooling performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals.
Preparing to change the door hinging
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance doors and your floor from
damage.
Removing the door handles
When you pull the door handle , the
sidebar slides back.
Pull the sidebar firmly to the back
out of the guides on the mounting
plate.
Now loosen the four screws (TX15) in
the mounting plate and remove the
handle.
Remove the cover caps from the
opposite side, and fit them into the
empty holes.
Remove the adjustable shelves/bottle
shelf from the appliance door.
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Changing the door hinging
Removing the upper soft-close mechanism
Open the upper appliance door.
If a door seal is damaged the
door will not close properly and
cooling performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals.
Loosen the panel from the soft-
close mechanism by inserting a flatheaded screwdriver into the gaps
from below and, taking care,
gradually lift the panel off.
Push the panel toward the
appliance and leave it hanging there
between the door and appliance for
the time being.
Place the safety device (supplied
with the refrigerator) on the soft-close
mechanism so that it engages.
The safety device prevents the hinge
from snapping shut.
Do not remove the red safety device
until instructed to do so.
Gently loosen the cover from the
latch by inserting a flat-headed
screwdriver from above and below.
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Changing the door hinging
Push the pin up and out from
below using a flat-headed
screwdriver.
Remove the cover.
Now the soft-close mechanism and the
appliance are no longer connected.
Remove the panel.
Push the soft-close mechanism
bracket as far as it will go toward
the handle side.
Loosen the screw in the soft-close
mechanism and spacer.
Lever out the casing together with the
soft-close mechanism using a flatheaded screwdriver in the middle.
Then, lever the casing together with
the soft-close mechanism from its
position at the side of the appliance.
Put the soft-close mechanism aside.
Slide out the spacer toward the hinge
side.
Put the spacer aside.
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Changing the door hinging
Removing the upper door
Loosen the cover by carefully
inserting a flat-headed screwdriver
into the gap from below, and then
remove it.
Unscrew the hinge part, turn it
180° and fit it on the opposite side. If
necessary, drill pilot holes for the
screws.
Remove the upper cover by sliding
it forward from the back and then
lifting it up and off.
Danger of injury when removing
the upper door!
As soon as the hinge pin is located in
the upper door rather than in the
middle hinge plate, the lower door is
not secured and could fall off.
Ensure that the hinge pin remains
located in the middle hinge plate and
in the lower door.
Carefully lift the upper door up and
off and set it aside.
Fit the cover on the opposite side
so that it engages.
Attach the cover on the opposite
side.
Remove the cover by pulling it
upwards.
Close the upper door.
Danger of injury when removing
the appliance door!
The appliance door is no longer
secure once the hinge plate has
been removed.
The door must be held by a second
person.
Loosen the screws in the upper
hinge plate and pull it upwards and
off.
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Removing the lower soft-close mechanism:
Open the lower door.
If a door seal is damaged the
door will not close properly and
cooling performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals.
Loosen the panel from the soft-
close mechanism by inserting a flatheaded screwdriver into the gaps
from below and, taking care,
gradually lift the panel off.
Changing the door hinging
Push the panel toward the
appliance and leave it hanging there
between the door and appliance for
the time being.
Place the safety device (supplied
with the refrigerator) on the soft-close
mechanism so that it engages.
The safety device prevents the hinge
from snapping shut.
Do not remove the red safety device
until instructed to do so.
Use a flat-headed screwdriver to
carefully remove the cover from
the side.
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Changing the door hinging
With the help of another person, tip
the appliance back slightly.
Push the pin up and out from
below.
Now the soft-close mechanism and the
appliance are no longer connected.
Remove the panel.
Push the soft-close mechanism
bracket as far as it will go toward
the handle side.
Loosen the screw in the soft-close
mechanism and spacer.
Lever out the casing together with the
soft-close mechanism using a flatheaded screwdriver in the middle.
Then, lever the casing together with
the soft-close mechanism from its
position at the side of the appliance.
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Put the soft-close mechanism aside.
Slide out the spacer toward the hinge
side.
Put the spacer aside.
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Removing the lower door
Close the lower door.
Danger of injury when removing
the lower door!
As soon as the hinge pin is removed
from the lower door, the door will no
longer be secured.
The door must be held by a second
person.
Changing the door hinging
Remove the stopper from the
bearing bush in both doors and refit it
on the opposite side.
Remove the hinge pin from the
middle of the appliance by pulling it
upward.
Useful tip: Take note of the grey plastic
cap on the middle hinge plate. It can
fall off when the door is removed.
Carefully lift the lower door up and
off, and set it aside.
Pull the cover off.
Unscrew the hinge plate, turn it
180°, and screw it into place on the
opposite side.
Turn the plastic cap 180° and refit
it in the centre of the hinge plate.
Attach the cover on the opposite
side.
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Changing the door hinging
Refitting the lower door
Pull hinge pin complete with
washer and adjusting foot
upwards to remove.
Remove the stopper.
Undo the screws and remove the
hinge plate.
Unscrew the hinge part from the
hinge plate, turn it 180°, and screw
it into the opposite hole in the hinge
plate.
Insert the stopper into the other
hole.
Reinsert the hinge pin complete
with washer and adjustable
foot.
Important: The lug on the hinge pin
must point to the back again.
Place the lower door on the hinge
pin from above.
Close the lower door.
Insert the hinge pin in the middle
of the appliance through the hinge
plate and into the lower door.
Remove the cover.
Remove the screw and screw it
into the outermost hole on the
opposite side.
Turn the cover by 180° and refit it
in the holes on the opposite side.
Screw the hinge plate onto the
opposite side, using only the outer
two slots. Do not use the middle hole
because you will not be able to align
the door later on.
Important: Screw the adjustable
foot into the hinge pin as far as
it will go.
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Replacing the lower soft-close mechanism
Remove the cover from the
panel, turn it 180°, and reinsert it
on the other side.
Changing the door hinging
Use the screw to secure the
spacer and the soft-close mechanism
in place.
Hook the spacer into the latch (A) on
the handle side.
Hook the soft-close mechanism into
the latch (B) on the appliance side.
Push both parts outward so that they
are firmly engaged.
Attach the panel onto the soft-
close mechanism bracket.
Pull the soft-close mechanism
bracket toward the hinge plate and
insert the pin from above so that
the square sits in the depression.
Fit the cover back into place so
that it engages.
Make sure that the cover fits
properly so that the door can be
closed without hindrance and the pin
is secured.
Remove the safety device.
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Changing the door hinging
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3
Replace the panel onto the soft-
close mechanism from above,
clicking it back into place first at the
bottom and then at the top.
Close the lower door.
Refitting the upper door
Fit the upper door onto the hinge
pin in the middle of the appliance.
Close the upper door.
Fit the hinge plate on the opposite
side and secure it in place with the
screws.
Useful tip: Drill pilot holes for the
screws first.
Attach the cover on the opposite
side.
Align the door with the appliance
housing using the slots in the lower
hinge plate. Then tighten the screws.
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Replacing the upper soft-close mechanism
Remove the cover from the
panel, turn it 180°, and reinsert it
on the other side.
Changing the door hinging
Use the screw to secure the
spacer and the soft-close mechanism
in place.
Hook the spacer into the latch (A) on
the handle side.
Hook the soft-close mechanism into
the latch (B) on the appliance side.
Push both parts outward so that they
are firmly engaged.
Attach the panel onto the soft-
close mechanism bracket.
Slide the cover on from the side so
that the openings for the pin are
aligned.
Pull the soft-close mechanism
bracket toward the hinge plate and
insert the pin from above so that
the square sits in the depression.
Snap the cover completely in
place.
Make sure that the cover fits
properly so that the door can be
closed without hindrance and the pin
is secured.
Remove the safety device.
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Changing the door hinging
Replace the panel 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
Risk of damage!
If the handle is fitted incorrectly, the
door seal might get damaged.
Please make sure you follow the
instructions below carefully when
you refit the handle.
To begin with, loosely attach the door
handle to the opposite side with the
two front screws.
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The mounting plate must be
positioned on the door casing so that
when the door is closed it is flush with
the outer wall of the appliance.
Firmly tighten all 4 screws.
From the appliance side, slide the
sidebar into the guide on the
mounting plate until you hear it click
into place.
Make sure that the sidebar does
not come into contact with the door
seal when the door is opened. This
would cause permanent damage to
the door seal.
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Aligning the appliance doors
The appliance doors can be aligned
with the appliance housing after they
have been fitted.
In the following illustration the door is
not shown in the closed position to
make it easier to see what you have to
do.
To align the lower door use the long
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:
Remove the centre screw from the
hinge plate.
To align the upper door, use the outer
slots in the middle hinge plate:
Slightly loosen both screws.
Align the door by sliding the hinge
plate to the left or right.
Then tighten the screws.
Slightly loosen both outer screws.
Align the door by sliding the hinge
plate to the left or right.
Then tighten the screws. The
screw does not need to be refitted.
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