Miele KFN 37232 iD Operating instructions

Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.

en – US, CA M.-Nr. 11 448 470

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 4

Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13

Saving energy .................................................................................................... 14

Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 16

Control panel....................................................................................................... 16

Optional accessories........................................................................................... 18

Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 19

Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 21

The correct temperature................................................................................... 22

... in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 22

Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ...................................................... 22

...in the Freezer Zone.......................................................................................... 22

Temperature display............................................................................................ 23

Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer...................................... 23

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ............................................... 25

The Automatic SuperCool function in the refrigerator......................................... 25

The Automatic SuperCool function in the freezer ............................................... 26

Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 27

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

Door alarm........................................................................................................... 27

Turning off the acoustic alarm............................................................................. 27

Selecting additional settings............................................................................ 28

Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 28

Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 31

Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 31

Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 32

Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 33

Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 34

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 34

Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 34

Moving the shelves.............................................................................................. 34

Fruit and vegetable drawer.................................................................................. 34

Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 35

Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 35

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Contents

What happens when you freeze fresh food?....................................................... 35

Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 35

Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 36

Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 39

Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 39

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

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 41

Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 41

Preparing the appliance for cleaning................................................................... 42

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 43

Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 44

Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 44

After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 44

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 45

Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 51

Customer Service.............................................................................................. 52

Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 52

Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 52

Installation.......................................................................................................... 53

Installation information ........................................................................................ 53

Installation location ........................................................................................ 53

Ventilation....................................................................................................... 54

Cabinet doors................................................................................................. 56

Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 59

Installation dimensions........................................................................................ 60

Adjusting the door hinge ..................................................................................... 61

Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors ........................................ 61

Adjusting the door hinge ..................................................................................... 61

Building in the appliance ..................................................................................... 64

Fitting the cabinet doors ................................................................................ 72

Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 77

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require­ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be­fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con­tain important information on safety, installation, use, and mainte­nance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.

Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance,
as well as the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non­compliance with these instructions.

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

Appropriate use

 This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

similar residential environments such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ­ments
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
– bed and breakfast type environments
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ­ments or in places exposed to rain.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

 This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping

cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other simi­lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di­rective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli­ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex­plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.

 This refrigeration appliance may only be used by people (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using
it.
The refrigeration appliance may only be used by these people with­out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect opera­tion.

Safety with children

 To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or

near the appliance.

 Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept

out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!

Technical safety

 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration

appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements..

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane

(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is
combustible, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not con­tribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compres­sor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the cooling
circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not affect
the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:

- Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.

- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply.

- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.

- Contact Miele Customer Service.

 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger

the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap­pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant, at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

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

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed

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

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

if it has been connected to the electricity supply.

 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-

thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.

 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power

bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.

 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,

it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).

 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-

stallations (e.g. on a ship).

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

the appliance for visible signs of damage.

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

been built in.

 During installation, side-by-side heater installation, maintenance

and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the elec­trical power supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:

- the circuit breaker has been tripped, or

- the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re­moved or

- the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when removing it from the outlet.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-

formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.

 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-

paired by a Miele approved service technician.

 Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original

parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Correct use

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

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

 WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air

vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and 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.

 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store any explosive materials or

products containing flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.

 Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.,

an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance. Risk
of sparking and explosion.

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

uids 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.

 Risk of injury. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and

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

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

frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen af­ter it has been cooked.

 When eating stored food, there is a danger 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. Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in­structions.

 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from

other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

Cleaning and maintenance

 Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.

They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.

 Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.

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

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

- remove frost or ice,

- separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

 Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost

it. These can damage the plastic parts.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Transport

 To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and

in its packaging.

 Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very

heavy and must be transported by 2people.

Disposal of your old appliance

 Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo-

cate.

- Remove the machine doors.

- Remove the drawers.

- Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot
climb inside.

 DANGER of electric shock!

- Cut the plug off the power cord.

- Cut the power cord off the old appliance.

 Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
 Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or

inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.

 Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-

posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate
for coolant type).

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

to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by

- puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,

- kinking any pipework,

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- scratching the surface coating.

Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)

This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper­ation.

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

trates the airways.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packaging material

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

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.

Disposing of your old appli­ance

Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com­pounds, and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.

Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle electri­cal and electronic appliances. By law,
you are solely responsible for deleting
any personal data from the appliance
prior to disposal.

Take care not to damage your refrigera­tion appliance’s pipework before or dur­ing transportation to an authorized col­lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored for disposal. For additional infor­mation, see “IMPORTANT SAFETY IN­STRUCTIONS” in these operating and
installation instructions.

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Saving energy

Installation /
Maintenance

Temperature
setting

Normal
energy consumption

In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-

Protected from direct sun­light.

Away from heat sources (ra­diator, range/oven).

Where the ideal room tem­perature is approx. 68°F
(20°C).

Air vents uncovered and
dusted regularly.

39°F to 41°F (4°C to 5°C) in
the refrigerator section

0°F (-18°C) in the freezer
section

Increased
energy consumption

lated room.

In direct sunlight.

Near a heat source (radiator,
oven).

Where the ambient room
temperature is above 77°F
(25°C).

Where the ventilation open­ings are blocked and full of
dust.

The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.

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Saving energy

Normal
energy consumption

Use The drawers, and shelves

are 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 organized way.

When shopping, use a
cooler bag and place the
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, be­fore it warms up too much.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.

Store food well packaged or
covered.

Increased
energy consumption

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

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

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

Place frozen food in the re­frigerator section to defrost.

Do not overfill the appliance
in order to allow the air to
circulate.

Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

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Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a

On/Off button for switching the re­frigerator section on or off

b

Button for setting the temperature in
the refrigerator section

c

Automatic SuperCool button

d

Display

e

Alarm symbol

f

Automatic SuperCool symbol

g

Lock symbol

h

Temperature display

i

Main On/Off button for switching the
freezer section and the refrigerator
section on or off

j

Button for setting the temperature in
the freezer section

k

SuperFreeze button

l

Alarm off button

m

Menu symbol
(Settings mode:
For setting the temperature display
°C / °F, or switching the safety lock
on/off)

n

Power supply symbol

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Guide to the appliance

a

Control panel

b

Fan

c

Interior lighting

d

Egg tray / Door shelf

e

Shelf

f

Bottle shelf

g

Fruit and vegetable drawer

h

Condensate channel and
drain hole

i

Freezer drawers

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Guide to the appliance

Optional accessories

Bottle rack

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

Split shelf

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

All-purpose microfiber cloth

The microfiber cloth helps remove fin­gerprints and light soiling on surfaces
made of stainless steel, appliance cov­ers, windows, furniture, car windows,
etc.

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

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Switching on and off

Before first use

Packaging material

 Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Protective foil

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

 Carefully remove the protective foil

from the stainless steel trim.

Cleaning

Please refer to the relevant instruc­tions in “Cleaning and care”.

 Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

Accessories

- Bottle holder

The non-slip fins of the bottle holder jut
out into the bottle shelf and make bot­tles more secure when opening and
closing the appliance door.

 Attach the bottle holder along the

center rear edge of the bottle shelf.

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Switching on and off

Switching on

To enable the temperature to get suffi­ciently cold inside the appliance, allow
the appliance to run for a few hours
before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer sec­tion until the temperature is cold
enough (at least 0°F / -18°C).

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

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

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

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

Switching off

 To switch off the freezer section and

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

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

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

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Switching on and off

Turning off the refrigerator section separately

The refrigerator section can be turned
off without having to turn off the freezer
section. This is useful, e.g. while on va­cation.

 To switch off the refrigerator section,

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

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

Turning the refrigerator section back on again

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

Switching off for longer peri­ods of time

If, during a long absence, the refrig­eration appliance is switched off but
not cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of bacteria building
up inside the appliance.

It is essential to clean the refrigera­tion appliance.

If the refrigeration appliance is not go­ing to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:

 Turn the appliance off.
 Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-

cuit breaker.

 Clean the refrigeration appliance and

leave the door ajar to air the appli­ance and avoid odors building up in­side.

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.

 To switch the refrigerator section on,

press the left-hand On/Off button.

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

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The correct temperature

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

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

- the more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept open

- the more food that is stored in it

- the warmer the food is that is being
put into it

- the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli­ance is. 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 39°F
(4°C) in the refrigerator section.

Automatic cold air circulation (Dyna­Cool)

The fan automatically turns on when the
cooling system for the refrigerator sec­tion turns on. It distributes the tempera­ture in the refrigerator section to all ar­eas evenly so that all the food inside will
be chilled to about the same degree.

...in the Freezer Zone

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
0°F (-18°C) is required. At this tempera­ture the growth of bacteria is generally
halted. As soon as the temperature
rises above 14°F (-10°C), the bacteria
become active in the food again so it
cannot be kept as long. For this reason,
partially defrosted or defrosted food
must not be re-frozen. Food may be re­frozen once it has been cooked (boiled
or roasted), as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
bacteria.

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The correct temperature

Temperature display

In normal operation, the temperature
display shows the actual mean re-
frigerator temperature and the cur­rent temperature in the warmest part
of the freezer.

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

Dashes flash in the freezer section
temperature display if the temperature

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

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

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

- if the appliance doors were left open
or for longer than usual, e.g. when a
large amount of food is being loaded
or taken out.

Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer

The temperature can be selected within
the following ranges:

- from 34°F (1°C) to 46°F (7°C) in the
refrigerator section.

- from 7°F (-15°C) to -15°F (-26°C) in
the freezer section.

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

- fresh food is being frozen.

 if the temperature in the freezer

remains above 0°F(-18°C) for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.

If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.

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The correct temperature

 Press the button for setting the tem-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze

The Automatic SuperCool function in the refrigerator

The Automatic SuperCool function can
be used to rapidly reduce the tempera­ture in the refrigerator section to its low­est setting (depending on the room
temperature).

Automatic SuperCool is particularly rec­ommended for the fast chilling of large
amounts of fresh food or drink.

Turning on Automatic SuperCool

 Press the Automatic SuperCool but-

ton.

The Automatic SuperCool symbol
will light up. The appliance will work at
full power to lower the temperature in
the refrigerator section.

Turning off Automatic SuperCool

The Automatic SuperCool function
switches off automatically after approx.
12 hours. The Automatic SuperCool
symbol will go out and the appliance
will then continue to work at normal
power.

To save energy, the Automatic Super­Cool function can be turned off once
food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.

 Press the Automatic SuperCool but-

ton until the symbol goes out.

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

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Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze

The Automatic SuperCool function in the freezer

For best results, turn on Automatic Su­perCool before putting fresh food into
the freezer.

Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that
the nutritional value, vitamin content,
appearance and taste are maintained.

Exceptions:

- if you have already put frozen food
into the freezer.

- when freezing up to 2.2 lbs (1kg)
fresh food daily.

Turning on Automatic SuperCool

When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Automatic SuperCool
function should be turned on 6hours

beforehand. When freezing the maxi­mum load of food, the Automatic Su-

perCool function should be turned on

24 hours beforehand.

Turning off SuperFreeze

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

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

 Press the SuperFreeze button until

the symbol goes out.

The appliance will continue running at
normal power.

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

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

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Temperature and door alarm

Your appliance is equipped with a warn­ing system to ensure that temperature
increases in the freezer section do not
go unnoticed and also prevents energy
from being wasted when a door is left
open.

Temperature alarm

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

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

The audio and visual signals are trig­gered, for example:

- when the appliance is switched on if
the temperature in the appliance dif­fers greatly from the set temperature,

- if a lot of room air enters the freezer
when food is being loaded, rear­ranged or taken out,

- when freezing large amounts of food
at once,

- when freezing fresh food which is still
warm,

- when there is a loss of power,

 if the temperature in the freezer

remains above 0°F(-18°C) for a
long time, check that the frozen food
has not started to defrost.

If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.

Door alarm

The alarm will sound if a door is left
open for more than 180 seconds.

As soon as the door is closed, the
alarm sound will stop.

Turning off the acoustic alarm

If the acoustic alarm disturbs you, it can
be switched off.

 Touch the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop.
If the alarm is due to the temperature
rising, the alarm symbol will stay on
until the set temperature has been
reached.

- if the appliance has a fault.

The alarm will stop, the temperature
display will light up constantly again
and the alarm symbolwill go out as
soon as the temperature has dropped
to the correct level again.

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Selecting additional settings

Settings mode

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

Activating and deactivating the safety lock

Setting the temperature display
°C/°F

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

The procedure for accessing settings
mode and for changing settings is de­scribed below.





Activating and deactivating the safety
lock

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

– To activate the lock

 Press the SuperFreeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

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

 Press the SuperFreeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

 appears in the display.

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 Press the SuperFreeze button briefly

to activate the lock.

The lock symbol will light up.

 Press the Main On/Off button to exit

Settings mode.

The temperature will appear in the dis­play.

Selecting additional settings

– To deactivate the lock

 Press the SuperFreeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

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

 Press the SuperFreeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

 appears in the display.

 Press the SuperFreeze button briefly

to deactivate the lock.

The lock symbol  will go out.

Changing the temperature unit (Cel­sius or Fahrenheit)

The temperature can be displayed in ei­ther Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. °F is
set as default at the factory.

– To change the temperature display to Celsius

 Press the SuperFreeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

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

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature briefly to access the
“Change temperature unit” function.

 will start flashing in the display.

 Press the Main On/Off button to exit

Settings mode.

The temperature will appear in the dis­play.

 Press the SuperFreeze button briefly

to select °C.

°C appears in the display.

 Press the SuperFreeze button again

to confirm your selection.

 will start flashing in the display.

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Selecting additional settings

 Press the main On/Off button to exit

Settings mode.

The temperature will now be displayed
in Celsius.

– To change the temperature display to Fahrenheit

 Press the SuperFreeze button for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

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

 Press the button for setting the tem-

perature briefly to access the
“Change temperature unit” function.

 Press the SuperFreeze button again

to confirm your selection.

 will start flashing in the display.

 Press the main On/Off button to exit

Settings mode.

The temperature will now be displayed
in Fahrenheit.

 will start flashing in the display.

 Press the SuperFreeze button briefly

to select °F.

°F appears in the display.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

Do not load more than a maximum of
35lb (16kg) of food in the appliance
door.

 Risk of fire from electrical appli-

ances.
Operating electrical devices in the

appliance can cause sparks to form.
Do not operate any electrical devices

inside the appliance.

 Risk of explosion due to

flammable mixes of gases.
Electrical components can cause

flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Do not store any explosive materials

or products containing flammable
propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. The spray cans in ques­tion can be identified by the contents
printed on the can or by a flame
symbol. Electrical components can
cause escaping gases to ignite.

Different storage zones

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

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

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

If there is insufficient air circulation,
the cooling performance will de­crease and energy consumption will
increase.

Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the appliance.

Tip: Do not store food in such a way
that it touches the rear wall of the refrig­erator section as it may freeze to the
rear wall.

 Risk of damage due to greasy or

oily foods.
If storing food which contains a lot of

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

Make sure that no fat or oil leaks
onto the plastic parts of the appli­ance.

This appliance has DynamicCooling,
which helps to keep an even tempera­ture when the fan is running. When
DynamicCooling is turned on, the dif­ference between the various zones is
less pronounced.

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

Warmest area

The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is in the top section of the door.
Use this for storing butter so that it re­mains spreadable and cheese so that it
retains its flavor.

Coldest area

The coldest area in the Fridge Zone is
directly above the fruit and vegetable
drawer and at the back of the appli­ance.

Use these areas to store all delicate and
highly perishable food, e.g.,

- fish, meat, poultry,

- cold cuts, ready-made meals,

- dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,

- fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
pie dough,

- raw milk cheese and other raw milk
products,

Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec­tion

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be­cause it is sensitive to cold. Depending
on the type of food, the appearance,
consistency, flavor, 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, passion fruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits

- Fruit (which is not yet ripe)

- Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
peppers, tomatoes, zucchini

- Hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan)

- pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food whose best-before date
requires storage at a temperature of
at least 39°F (4°C).

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Storing food in the refrigerator section

Notes on buying food

The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is an important factor
in determining how long it stays fresh,
and how long it can be kept in the ap­pliance.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g., trans­porting food in a warm car, should be
kept to a minimum.

Tip: Take a cool bag when shopping,
and load food in the appliance as soon
as possible.

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored cov­ered or packaged in the refrigerator

section. This will prevent food smells
from affecting other food, food from
drying out, and also any cross-contami­nation of bacteria. This is especially im­portant for storing protein-based food
such as meat or fish.
The growth of bacteria, such as salmo­nella, can be avoided by setting the
correct temperature and maintaining
good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

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

Protein rich food

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

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf

Tip: Only move the door shelves/bottle

shelves in the door when they are
empty.

 Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up-

ward, then remove it by pulling it for­ward.

 Replace the shelf at the required

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

Adjusting the bottle holder

The bottle holder can be moved left or
right, thus creating more room for drink
cartons.

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

Moving the shelves

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

 Lift the shelf at the front, pull it for-

wards slightly, lift the recess over the
shelf supports and move the shelf up
or down.

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

Stoppers prevent the shelves from be­ing dislodged by mistake.

Fruit and vegetable drawer

The fruit and vegetable drawer is on
rollers and can be removed for filling,
emptying or cleaning purposes.

 Lift up the bottle shelf and pull it for-

ward to remove it.

 Detach the bottle holder from the

back edge of the bottle shelf.

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Freezing and storing food

Always observe USDA food safety
guidelines.

 Risk of fire from electrical appli-

ances.
Operating electrical devices in the

appliance can cause sparks to form.
Do not operate any electrical devices

inside the appliance.

Maximum freezing capacity

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

pacity ....lbs/24 hrs.”

What happens when you freeze fresh food?

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content, appear­ance and flavor are maintained.

reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.

Storing frozen food

Never re-freeze partially or fully de­frosted food. Defrosted food must
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.

When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, make sure to check:

- that the packaging is not damaged

- the expiration date

- the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the store

The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than 0°F (-18°C).

 Buy frozen food at the very end of

your shopping trip.

 Store it in the freezer compartment as

soon as possible.

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. What this means
in practice is that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.

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

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Freezing and storing food

Home freezing

Only freeze food that is fresh and in
good condition.

Tips for home freezing

- The following types of food are suit­able for home freezing:

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

- The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
lettuce, radishes, sour cream, may­onnaise, whole eggs in their shells,
onions, whole raw apples and pears.

- To retain color, taste, aroma, and vi­tamin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so, place them portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes.
Then, remove and plunge the vegeta­bles into ice-cold water to cool
quickly. Leave the vegetables to
drain.

- Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for consider­ably longer.

- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets, etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film. to
prevent them from freezing together
in a block.

- Do not season raw food or blanched
vegetables with herbs or salt before
freezing. Cooked food should only be
lightly seasoned. The flavor of some
herbs intensifies when frozen.

- Placing hot food or drink in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot food
and drink to cool down before plac­ing it in the freezer.

Packaging food for freezing

 Freeze food in portions.

–Suitable packaging

- Plastic films

- Freezer bags

- Aluminum foil

- Freezer containers

–Unsuitable packaging

- Packing paper

- Parchment paper

- Cellophane

- Garbage bags

- Plastic shopping bags

 Remove as much air as possible from

the packaging before sealing.

 Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands,

- bag clips,

- string or bag ties, or

- freezer tape.

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

 Label the packaging with the con-

tents and the date of freezing.

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Freezing and storing food

Before placing food in the freezer

 When freezing more than 2lbs (1kg)

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

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

Placing food in the freezer

 Risk of damage due to heavy

loads.
Loading food which is too heavy can

cause damage to the freezer draw­ers/glass shelves.

Do not exceed the relevant maximum
load:
–freezer drawer = 55 lb (25kg)
–glass shelf = 77 lb (35kg)

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

–Freezing the maximum amount of
food (see data plate)

If the ventilation slots are obstructed,
the cooling performance will de­crease and energy consumption will
increase.

When placing food in the freezer,
make sure that the ventilation slots
are not blocked.

 Remove the upper freezer drawers.
 Place the food flat on the upper glass

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

Once the food has frozen:
 Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

 Ensure that the packaging and con-

tainers are dry to prevent them from
freezing together or to the walls.

–Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the lower freezer
drawers.

 Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the middle 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 0°F
(-18°C). Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. Fat can become
rancid from contact with oxygen in the
air, for example. 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 Zone.

Food group Storage

time
(Months)

Ice cream 2to6

Bread, baked goods 2to6

Cheese 2to4

Fish, oily 1to2

Fish, lean 1to5

Sausage, ham 1to3

Defrosting frozen goods

Never re-freeze partially or fully de­frosted food. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Frozen food can be defrosted in differ­ent ways:

- In a microwave

- In an oven using “Convection” or the
“Defrost” setting

- At room temperature

- In the Fridge Zone (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

skillet.

Meat and poultry (e.g.,hamburgers,
chicken, fish) should not come into con­tact with other foods while defrosting.
Catch the defrosting liquid and dispose
of it carefully.

Game, pork 1to12

Poultry, beef 2to10

Vegetables, fruit 6to18

Herbs 6to10

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

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Fruit can be thawed at room tempera­ture, either in the packaging or in a cov­ered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot grease. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh vegeta­bles due to changes in the cell struc­ture.

Freezing and storing food

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.

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

Cooling drinks quickly

 Risk of injury from broken glass!

Bottles and cans of drinks, particu­larly carbonated drinks, can burst
when frozen.

Do not freeze any drinks in bottles or
cans.

Adjusting the interior fittings

Removing the drawers and glass plates from the freezer

The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying or cleaning purposes.

You can also use the space in the
freezer more flexibly. If you wish to
freeze large items such as a turkey or
game, the glass cold plates between
the drawers can be removed.

 Pull out the drawers as far as they will

go, and then lift them up and out.

 Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it for-

wards and out.

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Defrosting

 WARNING! DANGER of injury

and damage!
Do not use any mechanical or other

types of aids which are not recom­mended by the manufacturer to ac­celerate the defrosting process.

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator defrosts automatically.

Condensate and frost can build-up on
the back wall of the refrigerator when
the compressor is running. There is no
need to remove it, since it will evaporate
automatically with the warmth gener­ated by the compressor.

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

 Condensate must be able to

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

drain hole clean to enable this.

Freezer Zone

The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.

The moisture generated in the appli­ance collects on the condenser and is
automatically defrosted and evaporates
periodically.

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

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Cleaning and care

 WARNING! DANGER of electric

shock!
Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-

cuit breaker.

 WARNING! Fire hazard!

Do not damage the coolant
pipework.

Do not let water get into the elec­tronic or the lighting.

 Risk of damage due to moisture

penetration.
The steam from a steam cleaner can

damage plastic and electrical com­ponents.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the refrigeration appliance.

Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.

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

Cleaning agents

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

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

- cleaning products containing soda,
ammonia, acid, or chloride,

- lime scale removers,

- abrasive cleaning products, such as
scouring powder, scouring liquid, or
pumice stones,

- cleaners containing solvents,

- stainless steel cleaners,

- dishwasher detergent,

- oven sprays,

- glass cleaning agents,

- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
such as pot scrubbers,

- eraser sponges,

- sharp metal scrapers.

We recommend using a clean sponge,
lukewarm water with a little liquid dish
soap to clean the surfaces of the appli­ance.

The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.

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Cleaning and care

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

 Turn the appliance off.

The display goes out and the cooling
function is turned off.

 Unplug the appliance or switch off

the breaker.

 Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

 Take out all other removable parts for

cleaning.

Adjustable shelf

 Place the shelf on a worktop covered

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

 Remove the trim:

1. Pull the stainless steel strip off the
shelf beginning at one side.

2. Then pull the protective strip off.

 After cleaning the shelf reattach the

trim to the adjustable shelf.

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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 lukewarm wa-

ter and liquid dish soap applied with
a soft sponge. After cleaning, wipe
with a clean, damp cloth and then dry
with a soft cloth.

The stainless steel trim on the ad­justable shelves is not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
Remove the stainless steel trim and
strips before putting the shelves into
the dishwasher.

The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:

- the stainless steel trim

- the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves

- all drawers and drawer lids (depend­ing on model)

The following parts are suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher:

The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing program selected must
not exceed 131°F(55°C).

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

- the bottle holder, egg tray, ice cube
tray (depending on model)

- the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door

- the adjustable shelves (with the trim
and strips removed)

 Clean the condensate channel and

drain opening more frequently using a
cotton swab, or similar, so that con­densate can drain away unob­structed.

 Leave the door open to air the appli-

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

 Clean these parts by hand.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door seal

 Risk of damage as a result of in-

correct cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oils or

grease, it can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the

door seal.

 The door seals should be cleaned

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

Cleaning the ventilation gaps

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

 The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dusting
brush, for example).

After cleaning

 Replace all shelves and accessories

in the appliance.

 Reconnect to the power outlet 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 Automatic SuperCool

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

 Place food back in the appliance and

close the door.

 Once the temperature in the freezer

section is cold enough, you can place
the food in the freezer drawers and
return the drawers to the freezer.

 As soon as the freezer section

reaches a constant temperature of at
least 0°F (-18°C), press the Super­Freeze button to turn off the function.

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Frequently Asked Questions

With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma­chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with­out contacting the Service Department.

This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it.

To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un­til the fault has been corrected.

Problem Possible cause and solution

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

The appliance is not switched on and the power sup­ply symbol is lit up in the display.

 Switch the appliance on.

The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical
outlet.

 Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The power

supply symbol appears in the display when the
appliance is switched off.

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

 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Technical

Service for assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Problem Possible cause and solution

The compressor runs
continuously.

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

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

Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed when less cooling is required. This
increases the compressor run time.

The ventilation slits in the cabinetry have been cov­ered or become too dusty.

 Do not block the ventilation slits.
 Clean the ventilation slits on a regular basis.

The doors have been opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food has been put in at once
for storage 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 doors are not properly closed. A thick layer of ice
may have formed in the freezer.

 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 capacity and increase the energy consump­tion.

 Defrost the appliance and clean it.

The room is too warm. The higher the room tempera­ture, the longer the compressor has to run.

 See “Installation location”.

The appliance was not properly installed in the niche.
 See “Installation - Building in the appliance”.

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

The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
 You can turn off the Automatic SuperCool function

earlier to save energy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Problem Possible cause and solution

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

An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigerator at the
bottom near the com­pressor (depending on
model).
The electronic for the
compressor is equipped
with an operation and
fault diagnosis LED in­dicator light.

The door seal is dam­aged and needs to be
replaced.

Ice or condensation has
built up inside the appli­ance.

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

 Correct the temperature setting.
 Check the temperature again after 24hours.

The food begins to thaw.
The ambient temperature is too low for this appli­ance.
If the ambient temperature is too low, the compres­sor will run less frequently. This may cause the
freezer to become too warm.

 See the information in the section on “Installation –

Installation location”.

 Increase the ambient temperature.

The indicator light flashes several times every 5sec­onds.
A fault has occurred.

 Contact Customer Service.

The indicator light flashes regularly every 15sec­onds.
This is not a fault. This flashing is normal.

No tools are required to change the door seal.
 Contact Miele Service.

The door seal has come out of its groove.
 Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in

the groove.

The door seal is damaged.
 Check whether the door seal is damaged.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Messages in the display

Message Possible cause and solution

The  symbol lights up
in the display. You can­not switch the appli­ance off.

The alarm symbol 
and the temperature
display are flashing.

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

“F0toF9” appears in
the display.

The safety lock has been activated.

 Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select-

ing additional settings”, section “Activating and de­activating the safety lock”).

The temperature in the appliance is too warm.
For instance, this could be due to:

– the door being opened too frequently,
– a large quantity of fresh food has been placed in

the freezer at once without turning on the Su­perFreeze function.

– a lengthy interruption to the power supply.

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

out when the temperature reaches the correct level
again.

 Depending on the temperature displayed, you

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

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

 Contact Miele Technical Service for information on

deactivating Demo mode.

There is a fault.
 Contact Miele Technical Service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The interior lighting is not working.

Problem Possible cause and solution

The interior lighting is
not working.

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

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

 Danger of electric shock.

There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.

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

 Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light inten-

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

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

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

 Contact Miele Technical Service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Other problems

Problem Possible cause and solution

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

Food has frozen to­gether or to the wall.

The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.

The floor of the refriger­ator section is wet.

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

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

 Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to

carefully pry them apart.

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

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

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Causes of noises

Normal
noises

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

Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates

Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the

Sssrrrrr... You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the ap-

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

Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the com­pressor and the coolant circulating through the system).

Noises Possible cause and solution

Rattling,
clinking

Cause

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

through the pipes.

motor on or off.

pliance.

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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Customer Service

Contact in the event of a fault

In the event of a fault which you cannot
remedy yourself, please contact your
Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.

You can book a Miele Customer Ser­vice call-out online at www.miele.com/
service.

Contact information for Miele Cus­tomer Service can be found at the end
of this document.

Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (SN)
when contacting Miele Customer Ser­vice. Both pieces of information can be
found on the data plate.

You will find the data plate inside your
appliance.

Appliance warranty and prod­uct registration

You can register your product and/or
view the manufacturer´s warranty terms
and conditions for Miele appliances and
vacuum cleaners at
www.mieleusa.com.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Installation information

 WARNING! This appliance must

be built in, otherwise it could tip
over!

Install the appliance in accordance
with the installation instructions.

 Fire hazard and risk of damage!

The appliance must not be installed
underneath a cooktop.

Installation location

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

When deciding where to install your ap­pliance, please bear in mind that the
energy consumption will increase if in­stalled near to a heater, a cooker, or
other appliance that gives off heat. Di­rect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor has to run and
the higher the energy consumption is.

 Risk of damage due to high hu-

midity.
In environments with high humidity,

condensation can build up on exter­nal refrigeration appliance panels,
which can cause corrosion.

Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.

After installation, make sure that the
appliance doors close properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered, and
the refrigeration appliance has been
installed in accordance with these
operating and installation instruc­tions.

Climate class

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.

When installing the appliance, please
note:

- The electrical socket must be easily
accessible in an emergency and not
concealed behind the appliance.

- The plug and power cord must not
touch the back of the appliance as
they could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.

- Do not plug other appliances into
electrical sockets behind this appli­ance.

Climate

class

SN 50°F to 90°F / 10°C to 32°C

N 60°F to 90°F / 16°C to 32°C

ST 60°F to 100°F / 16°C to

T 60°F to 109°F / 16°C to

Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to turn off for
too long, causing the internal tempera­ture in the appliance to rise, resulting in
damage.

Room temperature

38°C

43°C

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Ventilation

 WARNING! Fire hazard!

Operation of the appliance is limited.
Keep the ventilation slits free from
obstruction.

 If the ventilation slits are not kept

free and unobstructed the compres­sor will switch on more often and will
run for longer.

This can cause higher energy con­sumption and to an increased com­pressor operating temperature,
which can result in damage to the
compressor.

Do not block the ventilation slits.

The air at the back wall of the appliance
warms up. Therefore the cabinet must
be constructed in such a way that en­sures unhindered ventilation (see “Built­in dimensions”).

- The air influx  enters via the toe­kick and the air outlet is at the top
at the rear of the cabinet.

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- To ensure ventilation an air channel of
a minimum 9/16" (40mm) depth
must be provided at the back of the
appliance.

- The ventilation slits in the toe-kick, in
the cabinet and under the top of the
cabinet must provide a total passage
volume of at least 31 square inches
to allow the warm air to dissipate
unimpeded.

*INSTALLATION*

Installation

If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila­tion openings, the ventilation open­ings must be larger than 31 square
inches. The passage volume of 31
square inches is the total area of the
opening slits in the grille.

- Important! The larger the ventilation
slits, the more economically the ap­pliance will work.

The ventilation slits must not be
blocked or obstructed in any way.
Clean the ventilation slits on a regu­lar basis.

Top ventilation gap

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

Lower ventilation slit

The appliance can be ventilated via the
cabinet plinth with the ventilation grille
supplied or with a minimum ventilation
opening of 31 square inches cross-sec­tion area. When using the grille sup­plied, please proceed as follows:

 Cut an opening in plinth as shown

in the diagram.

 Place ventilation grille in the open-

ing.

 Push snap fasteners into the venti-

lation grille from behind until the
hooks touch the plinth.

a

Directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 31sqinches (200cm²))

b

Between the kitchen cabinetry and
the ceiling

c

In a suspended ceiling

 Reinstall the plinth with the ventilation

grille.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Cabinet doors

An upper cabinet door for the refrigera­tor section and a lower cabinet door for
the freezer section are required.

The cabinet doors must be at least
5/8“ (16mm) / 3/4” (19mm) thick.

 If the cabinet doors are too

heavy, this can cause damage!
Fitted cabinet doors that exceed the

permissible weight can cause dam­age to the hinges, which can affect
the functioning of the appliance.

Before fitting cabinet doors, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted.

Appliance Maximum weight of

cabinet door

Upper
cabinet
door

KFN 37232 iD 37.5lbs

(17kg)

Lower
cabinet
door

26.5lbs
(12kg)

Calculation of cabinet door size

The width of the cabinet door de­pends on the style of the kitchen and
the gap between the unit door panels.

When calculating the height of the
cabinet door, remember that the top
edge of the door must be at the same
height as that of the doors of the adja­cent units.

The following gaps are required:

- The horizontal gap between the cabi­net door and the cupboard door
above it must be at least 1/8" (3mm).

- The vertical gap between the cabinet
doors should be approx. 1/8" (3mm).
The exact value will depend on the
radius of the edge of the cabinet
door.

The cabinet door must be fitted cor­rectly and not under tension.

Tip: Please also see the diagram and
information on the following pages on
calculating the cabinet door height.

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*INSTALLATION*

Cabinet door dimensions

Installation



/

height of freezer section cabinet door

max

/

height of refrigerator section cabinet door

max



min

min

Refrigerator section cabinet door
Freezer section cabinet door
Refrigerator section appliance door
Freezer section appliance door
Fitted unit cover panel
Fitted unit cabinet base

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Installation

A 27 3/8" (695mm)

B 9/16" (15mm)

C 24 3/4" (629mm)

D 38 15/16" (989mm)

E 70 3/8" (1788mm)

F approx. 1/8" (3mm)

G

3/4" (19mm)

1-4

Calculating the height of the cabinet doors

These examples are based on the fol­lowing measurements, which may vary
depending on the design of the kitchen:

- The horizontal gap between cabinet

doors and  is F=approx.
1/8" (3mm). This gap must be within
the hatched area (see drawing).

- The thickness of the cover panel
and the base of the fitted unit is
usually 3/4" (19mm).

–Height of freezer section cabinet
door

1. The freezer section cabinet door
must be at least A=273/8"
(695mm) to cover the bottom section
of the appliance.

2. To cover the front of the cabinet floor
panel, add the height of the cabi­net base to height A:



=A+G4= 281/8" (714mm).

min

3. The height of the cabinet door may
need to be altered depending on the
adjacent kitchen units:



=A+G4+D- 1/8" (3mm)

max

=289/16'' (726mm).

–Height of refrigerator section cabi­net door

This height is calculated on the basis of
the freezer section cabinet door
height:

1. Height of freezer section cabinet
door=



=A+G3 +G4 - 

min

max

:

-

max

1/8“ (3mm)
=43 3/16” (1097mm)

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2. Height of freezer section cabinet
door=



=A+G3 +G4 - 

max

min

:

-

min

1/8“ (3mm)
=43 11/16” (1109mm)

*INSTALLATION*

Before installing the appliance

 Before installation, remove the bag of

installation and other accessories
from the appliance and remove the
profile strip from the outer appliance
door.

 Do not remove the following from

the back of the appliance

- the spacers (depending on the
model). They ensure the distance re­quired between the back of the appli­ance and the wall.

Installation

 Remove red transport safety de-

vice (depending on model) and use
the stopper supplied to cover the
hole.

- the bags located in the metal grille
(heat exchanger, depending on
model).
These are required for the functioning
of the appliance. Their contents are
not toxic or hazardous.

 Remove the cable clips from the back

of the appliance.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Installation dimensions

* The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of
221/16“(560mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth
of 215/8”(550mm), but will consume slightly more energy.

If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation
that it has precisely the correct dimensions. The specified ventilation grille dimen­sions must be observed to ensure that the appliance functions correctly.

Niche height [mm]

A

Freezer section [mm]

B

KFN37232iD 1772 – 1788 695

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Adjusting the door hinge

Limiting the opening angle of the ap­pliance doors

The door hinges are set to enable the
appliance doors to be opened wide.

However, if the opening angle of the
doors needs to be limited for any rea­son, the hinge can be adjusted to ac­commodate this.

If, for example, the appliance doors hit
an adjacent wall when they are opened,
you should limit the opening angle of
the appliance doors to approximately
90°.

The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the ap­pliance is installed.

The refrigerator section door must be
removed in order to insert the pins into
the upper hinge of the freezer section
door.

Adjusting the door hinge

Always change the door hinging with
the assistance of another person.

The appliance is supplied with right­hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is re­quired, the hinges must be changed:

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

 Insert the locking pins supplied for

limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.

The appliance door opening angle is
now limited to approximately 90°.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

 Open both appliance doors.
 Remove the door shelves/bottle

shelves from the appliance door.

 Remove the covers, , , and.

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Danger of injury! The hinges can
snap closed.

Leave them open.

 Slightly loosen the hinge screws

and.

 Push the appliance doors and

outward and take them off.

*INSTALLATION*

 Undo the screws completely.

Installation

 Place the door with the outer side up-

wards on a stable surface.

Risk of injury!
Do not close the hinges.

 Remove screws.
 Place each hingein the corner di-

agonally opposite from its original po­sition.

 Fit the bracket on the opposite

side and attach the screws
loosely.

 Undo the screws completely and

loosely screw them in on the opposite
side.

 If you have inserted pins into the

hinges to limit the opening angle of
the door:
Lift the pins up and out of the hinges.

Complete the following steps on both
doors.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Building in the appliance

Two people are required to install the
appliance.

 Install the appliance in a stable, solid

cabinet, positioned on an even and
level floor.

 Secure the cabinetry against tipping.

 Push appliance doors and onto

pre-inserted screws and and
tighten screws and.

 Replace covers, ,  and .

 Refit the pins into the top of the

hinges to prevent the doors opening
too far.

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 Use a spirit level to align the cabinet.

The cabinet corners must be at 90°
angles to each other, otherwise the
cabinet door will not sit straight on all
4corners.

 The required ventilation gaps must be

provided (see “Installation – Installa­tion notes”).

*INSTALLATION*

Installation

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

Parts required for installation:

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

- For building the appliance into the

niche:

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

- For installing the cabinet doors:

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

Preparing the appliance

 Position the appliance directly in front

of the cabinet niche.

 Push the filler strip lugs into the

holders from the front.

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If the appliance is hinged on the left,
slide the lugs into the right-hand
opening of the holder.

 Risk of damage to the securing

bracket and cover.
The cover on the securing bracket

can easily become detached.
Always close the cover as soon as

you have finished working on the
bracket.

*INSTALLATION*

 Loosely screw the securing brack-

ets into the pre-drilled holes in the
appliance door using hex screws.

Tip: Secure a pair of brackets in the
handle area of the door.

Installation

Tip: Tie a piece of string to the plug to

“lengthen” the power cord; this will help
you to push the appliance into position.
Pull the power cord through the cabinet
by the other end of the string so that
the appliance can be connected to the
power supply easily after installation.

With 5/8" (16mm) thick cabinet walls
only:

 Close the covers.
 Push the appliance two-thirds of the

way into the built-in niche. Take care
not to trap the power cord when
pushing the appliance into its niche.

 Clip the spacers and  onto the

right of the hinges.

 Open the appliance doors.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

 Carefully remove the protective film

from the sealing strip.

 Remove the cover.
 Loosely fit the connecting bracket

using the screws.

Tip: Do not tighten the screws, to allow
for the position of the connecting
bracket to be adjusted.

 Push the contact component onto

the securing bracket.

 Loosely fit the securing bracket

using the screws.

Tip: Do not tighten the screws, to allow
for the position of the connecting
bracket to be adjusted.

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 Stick the sealing strip onto the

side of the appliance on which the
door will open, flush with the front.

1. Align the sealing strip with the bot­tom edge of the top fixing bracket.

2. Stick it down along its entire length.

Building in the appliance

If the appliance is pushed too far into
the niche, the doors may not close
properly once the cabinet doors have
been installed. This can cause ice to
build up, condensate to accumulate,
and cause the appliance to malfunc­tion. These can all lead to increased
energy consumption.

Push the appliance into the built-in
niche, making sure a gap of
15/8" (42mm) is maintained all
around between the appliance cas­ing and the front of the cabinet side
walls.

*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Important for cabinetry with door fit­tings (such as stubs and seals).

Take the dimensions of the fittings
into account.

Check to make sure there is a gap all
round of 15/8" (42mm) to the front
edges of the door fittings.

 Pull the appliance forward by the ap-

propriate dimension.

Tip: If possible, remove the door fittings
and push the appliance into the niche
until all securing brackets at the top and
bottom are touching the front edge of
the cabinet side wall.

 Now push the appliance into the

niche until all securing brackets at the
top and bottom are touching the front
edge of the cabinet side wall.

- 5/8" (16mm) thick walls:

The spacers should touch the front
edge of the cabinet side walls at the
top and bottom.

- 3/4" (19mm) thick walls:

The front edges of the top and bot­tom hinges should be flush with the
front edge of the cabinet side wall.

This ensures a distance of
15/8" (42mm) to the front edges of the
cabinet unit side walls all the way
round.

 Align the appliance on both sides via

the adjustable feet so that it stands
level.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Installing the appliance in the niche

 Push the appliance onto the cabinet

wall on the hinge side.

 Screw the particleboard screws 

through the hinge plates in the order
shown to secure the appliance to the
cabinetry.

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 Push the loose securing bracket

against the cabinet wall.

 Fix the securing bracket  to the

cabinet wall with the screw .

Tip: Pre-drill the hole.

The appliance must not pull back
into the unit, as otherwise the gap of
1 5/8" (42mm) will not be maintained
all the way round.

Push the protruding bracket toward
the cabinet wall using your thumb
while tightening the screws.

 Fix the securing bracket  to the

cabinet wall with the screws .

Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
 Re-tighten screws  and .

*INSTALLATION*

 Snap off any protruding ends from

the securing bracket. They are no
longer required and can be disposed
of.

 Place the covers and on the se-

curing bracket.

Installation

To give the appliance additional se­curity in the niche, push the rods sup-

plied between the appliance and the
cabinet base:

 First secure the handle to one of

the stabilizing rods.

 Use the handle to push the stabilizing

rod into the guide as far as it will
go. Remove the handle and fit it to
the other stabilizing rod supplied and
push this into its guide as far as it will
go.

Tip: Keep the handle somewhere safe
in case you ever need to fit the appli­ance into a new housing unit.

 Close the appliance doors.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Fitting the cabinet doors

An installation set or an extra pair of
securing brackets is available from
Miele Customer Service or from spe­cialist retailers for the installation of
large or divided cabinet doors.

Complete the following steps on both
doors.

Tip: Push up the installation aids to­gether with the cabinet front until they
are at the same height as the neighbor­ing cabinet doors.

 The distance between the appliance

door and the mounting frame is set to
5/16" (8mm) at the factory. Check
this distance and adjust it if neces­sary.

 Push the installation aids to the

height of the cabinet door. The lower
contact edge X of the installation aids
must be at the same height as the
upper edge of the cabinet door to be
installed (symbol).

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 Unscrew the nuts and remove the

mounting frame together with the
installation aids.

*INSTALLATION*

 Place the cabinet door on a stable

surface with the outer side facing
downward.

 Draw a faint central line with a pencil

on the inside of the cabinet door.

Installation

 Attach the side cover  to the

mounting frame on the side opposite
the hinge.

 Turn the cabinet door over and attach

the handle (if required).

 Hang the mounting frame with the

installation aids on the inside of the
cabinet door. Center the mounting
frame.

 Attach the mounting frame securely

using at least 6 short particleboard
screws. (On raised paneled doors,
only use 4 screws on the edges.)

Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
 Pull the installation aids upward to re-

move them.
Turn them around and push them all
the way into the middle slots on the
mounting frame for safekeeping.

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Installation

 Open the appliance door.

 Hang the cabinet door on the adjust-

ing bolts.

 Screw nuts loosely onto the ad-

justing bolts.

Adjusting the position of the door

Check the distance between the door
and adjacent cabinet doors. The dis­tance should be the same.

X: side adjustments

 Move the cabinet door.

Y: height adjustment

The distance between the appliance
door and the mounting frame is set to
5/16" (8mm). Only adjust the distance
within the specified range.

 Turn the adjusting bolts with a

screwdriver.

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 While counterholding the adjusting

bolts with a screwdriver, tighten
the nuts.

Installation

 Open the cover.
 Fit the screws into the holes.

Tip: Pre-drill the holes.

 The filler strip must not protrude; it

must completely disappear into the
niche.

 Risk of damage to the securing

bracket and cover.
The cover on the securing bracket

can easily become detached.
Always close the cover as soon as

you have finished working on the
bracket.

 Close the cover and close the door.

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Installation

Z: depth adjustment

Check the distance between the cabi­net door and the housing unit. A dis­tance of approximately 1/16" (2mm) is
required.

 Replace the top covers and click

them into place.

 Loosen screws  and .
 Tighten all the screws again.

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 Close the covers on the securing

brackets.

The appliance is properly installed in
the niche if:

- The doors close properly.

- The doors are not sitting against the
cabinet carcase.

- The seal on the top corner of the
handle side is firmly seated.

 To check this, place a flashlight that

is switched on inside the appliance
and close the appliance doors.
Make the room dark and then check
whether you can see light shining out
from the sides of the appliance. If so,
go back and check the individual in­stallation steps.

*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Electrical connection

 Danger of electric shock!

The appliance must only be switched
on when it has been installed in ac­cordance with the installation in­structions.

Ground the appliance.
The appliance must not be grounded

via a gas pipe.
If in doubt, have a suitably qualified

and experienced electrician check
that the installation complies with rel­evant regulations.

Do not install a fuse into neutral cur­rent or grounding electrical circuit.

Do not use extension cords or un­grounded (two prong) adapters.

Do not use a frayed or damaged
power cord.

 Danger of electric shock!

For protection against electric shock
this appliance is equipped with a
pole-free plug which is protected
against reverse polarity. The plug
must be grounded in the usual way.

Do not remove the round grounding
connector pin from the plug.

Use only a grounded plug adapter.

Wait for 1hour after installation before
plugging the appliance into the power
supply. This allows coolant and refriger­ator oil to settle in accordance with reg­ulations.

Ensure that the voltage of the main
power supply corresponds with the
connection voltage of the appliance. A
power supply of 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz and
15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side instal­lation) with a NEMA 5-15 molded plug,
which is protected by a main switch or
a fuse, is required to operate the appli­ance.

The manufacturer recommends operat­ing the appliance on a separate circuit
to avoid overloading the electrical cir­cuit.

All relevant legal electrical, fire and
building regulations must be observed
when installing the socket and/or the
appliance.

In certain countries appliances are re­quired to be connected to the electrical
supply via a wall-mounted ON/OFF
switch.

To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock
or other injuries installation and connec­tion of the appliance must be carried
out by a suitably qualified electrician in
accordance with all relevant local and
national regulations and standards, in­cluding fire prevention.

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Installation

The outlet must be easily accessible in
an emergency so that the appliance can
be quickly disconnected from the elec­trical supply in case of an emergency.

The socket must be located so that the
upper edge is a maximum
82" (2100mm) distance from the upper
edge of the base of the kitchen cabinet.

If the outlet is no longer accessible
once the appliance has been installed,
an all-pole disconnect device with a
contact opening of at least 1/8" (3mm)
must be present on site. The discon­nect device may be circuit breaker, a
fuse, or a contactor (compliant with lo­cal regulations).

The plug and power cord 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 plug in other devices behind this
appliance.

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 power cord needs to be replaced,
this must be done by a qualified techni­cian.

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