Miele KFNS 37232 iD Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer

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

en-GB

M.-Nr. 09 713 631

Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging
materials

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.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.

Disposing of your old
appliance

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

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.

Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot. In this way, refrigerant
in the pipework and oil in the
compressor will be contained, and will
not leak into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.

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Contents

Caring for the environment..........................................2

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

Bottle rack......................................................7

Split shelf ......................................................7

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

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

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

Before using for the first time.........................................18

To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................19

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................19

The correct temperature ...........................................20

...intherefrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone .........................20

Dynamic cooling ................................................20

...inthefreezer section ............................................20

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

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections ................22

Using Super cool and Super freeze ..................................23

Super cool .......................................................23

Super freeze .....................................................23

Temperature and door alarm .......................................25

Door alarm .......................................................25

Switching the alarm off early .........................................25

Selecting settings ................................................26

Settings mode ....................................................26

Activating and deactivating the lock ................................26

Storing food in the refrigerator......................................28

Different storage zones .............................................28

Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator ....................29

When shopping for food ............................................30

Storing food correctly ..............................................30

Fruit and vegetables .............................................30

Protein rich foods ...............................................30

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

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................31

Moving the bottle holder ............................................31

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

Freezing and storing food..........................................32

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Contents

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................32

Freezing fresh food ................................................32

Storing frozen food ................................................32

Home freezing ....................................................33

Hints on home freezing...........................................33

Packaging ....................................................33

Before placing food in the freezer section ............................34

Placing food in the freezer section ..................................34

Defrosting .......................................................35

Ice cubes ........................................................35

Cooling drinks ....................................................35

Defrosting .......................................................36

Refrigerator section ................................................36

Cleaning and care ................................................37

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................38

Ventilation gaps ...................................................38

Door seals .......................................................39

Problem solving guide ............................................40

Noises ..........................................................47

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................48

Guarantee: U.K. ................................................48

Guarantee: Other countries ....................................48

Information for test institutes .......................................49

Electrical connection..............................................50

Installation ......................................................51

Side-by-side......................................................51

Location .........................................................51

Climate range ..................................................51

Ventilation .......................................................52

Before installing the appliance .......................................53

Building-in dimensions ...........................................54

Adjusting the door hinges .........................................55

Changing the door hinging .........................................56

Building in the appliance ..........................................59

Fitting the furniture doors............................................66

Adjusting the door ..............................................69

Addresses ......................................................75

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Control panel

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off button for switching the

refrigerator section on and off
separately

b Refrigerator section temperature

selector button

c Super cool button

d Display

e Alarm symbol

f Super cool symbol

g Lock symbol

h Temperature display

i Main On/Off button for switching the

freezer section and the refrigerator
section on and off

j Freezer section temperature selector

button

k Super freeze button

l Alarm off button

m Menu symbol

(Settings mode:
For activating and deactivating the
lock)

n Mains connection symbol

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Guide to the appliance

a Control panel

b Fan

c Interior lighting

d Door shelf / Egg tray

e Adjustable shelf

f Bottle shelf

g Fruit and vegetable drawer

h Condensate channel and

drain hole

i Freezer drawers

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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
carefully pushed under the rear section.

Guide to the appliance

Optional accessories are available
from Miele or via the internet.

Microfibre cloth

The microfibre cloth is suitable for
removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.

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

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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

Correct application

The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

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similar working and residential environments. It is not intended for
outdoor use.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

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medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced

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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences or incorrect operation.

Safety with children

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

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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance

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unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

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unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

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not let them play with it.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must

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be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing,
children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their
head and suffocate.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

The coolant system is tested for leaks. The appliance complies

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with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.

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

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gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect.
The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the
compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:

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avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,

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disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply,

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ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and

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call the Service department.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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

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

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

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

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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

If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

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by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from
danger.

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of room space is required. The

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a

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multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility

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room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical
connection and cause a short circuit.

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

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on a ship).

A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance

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for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.

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

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been built in.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity

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supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that
power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been
installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been
carried out.

Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by

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a Miele authorised service technician. Installation, maintenance and
repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

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undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when

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original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must
only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.

Correct use

The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges

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

Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the

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

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

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components
could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and
explosion.

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

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

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or

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

When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer section, make sure

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bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could
burst, causing injury or damage.

Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with

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

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

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ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost
burn to the lips and tongue.

Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume

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

Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage

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instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the
freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which
it is stored.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.

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Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Cleaning and care

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

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cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.

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Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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– remove frost and ice,

– lift food.

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

Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to

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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

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

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Transporting the appliance

Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its

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original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit.

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

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be transported by two people.

Disposal of your old appliance

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

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

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

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

– bending any pipework,

– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

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How to save energy

Installation site /
Maintenance

Temperature
setting

Normal energy
consumption

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated

Protected from direct
sunlight.

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

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

Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C The colder the temperature

Freezer section -18 °C

Increased energy
consumption

room.

In direct sunlight.

Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high
ambient room temperature.

Ventilation gaps covered up
or dusty.

in the refrigerator section,
the higher the energy
consumption.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.

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

Store food in an organised
way.

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

Replace any food removed as
quickly as possible, before it
begins to thaw.

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

Increased energy
consumption

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

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

Store food covered or
packaged.

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

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

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

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packing material

Remove all the packing material from

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the interior of the appliance.

Protective foil

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

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from the stainless steel trim.

Cleaning

See "Cleaning and care" for more
information.

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.

Accessories

The flexible ribs on the holder grip the
bottles securely when the door is being
opened and closed.

Switching on

The refrigerator and freezer sections
can be switched on together with the
main On/Off button on the right hand
side of the control panel.

^ Press the main On/Off button on the

right hand side of the control panel to
switch on the freezer section and the
refrigerator section.

The temperature display lights up, the
appliance starts cooling and the interior
light will come on when the door is
opened.

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

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Attach the bottle holder centrally
along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf, as shown.

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Switching on and off

Switching off

Press the main On/Off button on the

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right hand side of the control panel to
switch off the freezer section and the
refrigerator section.

The freezer section and the refrigerator
section will switch off. If this does not
happen, the safety lock is still activated
(see "Customising Settings ­Deactivating the safety lock").

To switch the refrigerator section off
separately

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

To switch the refrigerator section on
again

Press the On/Off button on the left

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hand side of the control panel to
switch on the refrigerator section.

The refrigerator section temperature
display will light up. The refrigerator
section will start cooling. The interior
light will come on when the door is
opened.

Switching off for longer
periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:

^ switch the appliance off,

^ disconnect it from the mains,

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Press the On/Off button on the left
hand side of the control panel until
the display goes out.

The interior light and the temperature
display for the refrigerator section will
go out and the refrigerator section will
switch off.

The temperature display for the freezer
section will remain lit up.

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clean the appliance out and

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leave the doors ajar to air it.

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

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The correct temperature

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

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

the more often the door is opened

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and the longer it is kept open,

– the more food that is stored in it,

– the warmer the food is which is being

put into it,

– the higher the ambient temperature

surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.

...intherefrigerator and the
PerfectFresh zone

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

Dynamic cooling

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

...inthefreezer section

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of

-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10°C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.

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The correct temperature

Temperature display

The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.

The temperature display will flash if a
different temperature is being set.

If the temperature in the freezer section
is not within the range that the
appliance is able to display, bars will
flash in the freezer section
temperature display.

The required temperature will also flash
in the freezer section temperature
display if the temperature in the freezer
section has risen by several degrees, to
show that there has been a loss of
coldness.

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

– when the door has been left open for

a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,

– when fresh food is being frozen.

However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above

-18 °C for a long time, check that the
frozen food has not started to
defrost. If it has, check that the food
is safe to use and if it is, then use it
as soon as possible.

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The correct temperature

Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator / freezer sections

The temperature can be adjusted:

In the refrigerator section from 1 °C

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to 9 °C.

In the freezer section from -15 °C to

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-26 °C.

The temperatures for the refrigerator
and the freezer sections are set with the
temperature selector button.

^ Press the temperature selector button

repeatedly until the temperature you
want appears in the temperature
display.

The first time you press the button the
actual temperature of the particular
zone will flash in the display.

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

Thereafter the temperature increases
each time you press the button. When
the highest setting is reached, the
temperature reverts to the lowest
setting again.

The newly selected temperature will be
adopted automatically after a short time
and the actual temperature is
displayed.

The temperature in the appliance will
adjust slowly until it is at this value.

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Using Super cool and Super freeze

Super cool

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

Switching on Super cool

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

^ Press the Super cool button.

The Super cool symbol ª will light
up. The appliance will work at full
power to lower the temperature in the
appliance.

Switching off Super cool

The Super cool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The Super cool symbol ª will go out
and the appliance will run at normal
power again.

Super freeze

For optimum results switch on the
Super freeze function before putting
fresh food into the freezer section.

This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.

Exception:

when placing food in the freezer

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section that is already frozen.

when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food

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daily.

Switching on Super freeze

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

beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super

freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.

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

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Press the Super cool button. The
Super cool symbol ª will go out.

The appliance will run at normal power
again.

^

Press the Super freeze button.

The Super freeze symbol ª will light
up. The appliance will work at full
power to lower the temperature in the
appliance.

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Using Super cool and Super freeze

Switching off Super freeze

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

You can switch the Super freeze
function off earlier to save energy:

Press the Super freeze button. The

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Super freeze symbol ª will go out.

The appliance will run at normal power
again.

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This appliance has a warning system
which ensures that the temperature in
the freezer section cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if a door is left open.

Temperature alarm

An alarm will sound if the temperature
in the freezer section becomes too
warm. The temperature display and the
alarm symbol ; will also flash.

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

For example, the alarm may sound and
the temperature display and the Alarm
symbol ; may flash,

– when freezing large amounts of food

at once,

Temperature and door alarm

However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above

-18 °C for a long time, check that the
frozen food has not started to
defrost. If it has, check that it is still
safe to use, and if so, use it as
quickly as possible. Defrosted food
may only be re-frozen after it has
been cooked.

Door alarm

The alarm will sound if a door is left
open for more than 60 seconds.

The alarm will stop as soon as the door
is closed.

Switching the alarm off early

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

– when freezing fresh food which is still

warm,

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

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in the event of a power cut,

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if the appliance has a fault.

The alarm will stop and the Alarm
symbol ; will go out when the
temperature reaches the correct level
again.

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Press 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 correct temperature has
been reached.

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Selecting settings

Settings mode

Settings mode is used for activating
and deactivating the lock.

Activating and deactivating the
lock

Settings mode is represented in the
display by the Menu symbol X.

See below for instructions on how to

activate and deactivate the lock.

Activating and deactivating the lock

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

– To activate the lock

c

Press the Super freeze button briefly

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to access the lock function.

c1 will appear in the display.

Press the Super freeze button briefly

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to activate the lock.

The lock symbol 0 will light up.

To come out of Settings mode:

^ Press the Super freeze button for

approx. 5 seconds.

The Menu symbol X will light up and
c will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.

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^ Press the On/Off button.

The temperature will appear in the
display.

To deactivate the lock

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Press the Super freeze button for

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approx. 5 seconds.

The Lock symbol 0 and the Menu
symbol X will light up and c will start
flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.

^ Press the Super freeze button briefly

to access the lock function.

c0 will appear in the display.

Selecting settings

^

Press the Super freeze button briefly
to deactivate the lock.

The Lock symbol 0 will go out.

To come out of Settings mode:

^

Press the On/Off button.

The temperature will appear in the
display.

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Storing food in the refrigerator

Different storage zones

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

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

Warmest area

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

Coldest area

The coldest area is directly above the
fruit and vegetable containers or above
the fruit and vegetable drawers
(depending on model) and at the back
of the appliance.

Use this for all delicate and highly
perishable food, e.g.

– fish, meat, poultry,

– sausage products, ready meals,

– dishes or baked goods containing

eggs or cream,

– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or

quiche dough,

– soft cheese and other dairy

products,

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–

pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4 °C.

Storing food in the refrigerator

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

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

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

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

Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the refrigerator, as this is essential
for keeping the appliance cool.

Food which is not suitable for
storing in the refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for storing in a
refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C,
as some food is sensitive to cold. The
appearance, consistency, taste and / or
the vitamin content of certain foods can
be adversely affected by being stored
in too cold a place.

Food which does not tolerate cold
temperatures includes:

Pineapples, avocados, bananas,

–

pomegranates, mangos, melons,
papayas, passion fruit,
citrus fruit (such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit),

– Fruit which is not yet ripe,

– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,

potatoes, peppers/capiscum,
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini,

– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.

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Storing food in the refrigerator

When shopping for food

The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is an important factor
in determining how long it stays fresh,
and how long it can be kept in the
refrigerator. Always observe the use-by
date and the recommended storage
temperature. Time out of the
refrigerator, e.g. during transportation,
should be kept to a minimum. For
example, do not allow food to stay in a
hot car for too long.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return place food into
the appliance immediately.

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged. This will prevent
food smells from affecting other food,
food from drying out, and also any
cross-contamination of bacteria. This is
particularly important for protein-based
foods 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
containers or drawers (depending on
model).

Protein rich foods

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

Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,

^

then remove it by pulling it forwards.

Replace the door/bottle shelf at the

^

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

Moving the bottle holder

The bottle holder can be moved to the
left or right to create more room for
drinks cartons, for example.

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.

Raise the shelf slightly at the front,

^

and pull it forwards a little until the
notch at the side is in line with the
shelf support. It can then be raised or
lowered to the required level.

The raised edge of the protective strip
at the back of the shelf 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.

^

Push the bottle shelf upwards, then
remove it by pulling it forwards.

^

Pull the bottle holder upwards to
remove it from the rear edge of the
bottle shelf.

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Freezing and storing food

Maximum freezing capacity

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

"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".

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

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.

Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
You can tell if this has happened by the
amount of liquid around the food.

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check

that the packaging is not damaged,

–

the use-by date,

–

the temperature at which the frozen

–

food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C.

Buy frozen food once you have

^

finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or cool box to transport it.

^ Store it in the freezer as soon as

possible.

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

If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.

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Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.

Hints on home freezing

The following types of food are

–

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

The following types of food are not

–

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

– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,

vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil, immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, and plunge into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
and pack ready for freezing.

–

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

–

To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.

Freezing and storing food

Do not season fresh food or

–

blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.

Do not place hot food or drinks in the

–

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

Packaging

^ Freeze food in portions.

Unsuitable packaging material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packaging material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

^

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

^

Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands

- plastic clips

- string or bag ties

- freezer tape.

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

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Freezing and storing food

Make a note of the contents and the

^

date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer
section

When freezing more than 1 kg of

^

fresh food, switch on the Super
freeze function for some time before
placing the food in the freezer (see
"Using Super freeze").

This helps food that is already in the
freezer section to stay frozen.

Placing food in the freezer section

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

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

Freezing the maximum amount

–

(see data plate)

Remove the upper freezer drawers.

^

Place the food flat on the upper glass

^

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

Once frozen:

Place the frozen food in the freezer

^

drawers and push them back into the
appliance.

Large items

–

If you wish to freeze large items such
as a turkey or game, the glass cold
plates between the drawers can be
removed.

^ Remove the freezer drawers and

carefully lift and slide out the glass
cold plates.

^

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

–

Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the upper freezer
drawers.

^

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

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Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:

in a microwave oven,

–

in an oven using the "Fan" or

–

"Defrost" setting,

at room temperature,

–

in the refrigerator (the cold given off

–

by the frozen food helps to keep the
other food cold),

in a steam oven.

–

Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.

Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into
contact with other foods while
defrosting. Catch the liquid and
dispose of it carefully.

Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.

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

Freezing and storing food

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

Ice cubes

^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with

water, and place it in the bottom of
one of the drawers.

^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,

for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer.

^

Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray
gently or by holding it under cold
running water for a short while.

Cooling drinks

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

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Defrosting

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator section defrosts
automatically.

Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst it is in use. You do not need to
remove this, as it will defrost and
evaporate automatically with the
warmth generated by the compressor.

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

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

Freezer section

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

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

This automatic defrosting system

^

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

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Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or into the light.

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

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

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

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

– cleaning agents containing soda,

ammonia, acids or chlorides,

–

cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,

–

abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,

–

solvent-based cleaning agents,

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

Cleaning and care

sharp metal scrapers.

–

Before cleaning

Switch the appliance off.

^

The display will go and the cooling
system switches off.
If this does not happen the lock is
active (see "Selecting settings - To
deactivate the lock").

Disconnect the appliance from the

^

mains electricity supply.

Take any food out of the appliance

^

and store it in a cool place.

^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.

shelves, for cleaning.

Adjustable shelves

Before cleaning shelves remove the
stainless steel trim from the front and
the protective strip from the back of the
shelf. To do this:

^ Place the shelf on a worktop covered

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

^

Pull the stainless steel trim off the
shelf, beginning at one side.

^

Pull the protective strip off the shelf.

^

After cleaning the shelf reattach the
stainless steel trim and protective
strip.

–

oven sprays,

–

glass cleaning agents,

–

hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,

–

melamine eraser blocks,

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the interior and
accessories

The appliance should be cleaned
regularly, at least once a month.

Remove any obvious soiling immedi
ately and do not let it dry on.

Clean the interior surfaces and

^

accessories with a solution of
lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid. After cleaning,
wipe with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth.

The following are dishwasher safe:

– the bottle holder, egg trays, ice cube

tray
(supplied as standard, depending on
model)

– the shelves and bottle shelf in the

door

– the adjustable shelves (excluding

any stainless steel trim or protective
strip)

-

The following are not dishwasher safe:

the stainless steel trim and the

–

protective strips on the shelves and
door shelves

the fruit and vegetable drawer

–

the freezer drawers

–

These should all be hand washed.

^

Clean the condensate channel and

^

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

^ Leave the doors open to air the

appliance for a short while.

Ventilation gaps

^ The ventilation gaps should be

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

The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with some foodstuffs, such
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can
cause plastic items to discolour.
However, this discolouration will not
affect the stability of plastic items.

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Door seals

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

The door seals should be cleaned

^

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

After cleaning

Replace all shelves and accessories

^

in the appliance.

^ Reconnect to the mains and switch

the appliance back on.

^ Switch on the Super freeze function

for a while so that the appliance can
cool down quickly.

^ Place food back in the refrigerator

section and close the doors.

Cleaning and care

^ Once the freezer section has

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

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Problem solving guide

Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. The following
overview is designed to help you resolve these yourself.
If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,
please contact Miele.

To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the
appliance while waiting for it to be serviced.

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable
danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be
carried out by a Miele authorised technician.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Switch the appliance on.

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 has not
been switched on.

The plug is not inserted in
the socket correctly.

^

The display should then
light up.

^ Insert the plug in the

socket correctly and
switch on. When the
appliance is switched off
the mains connection
symbol t appears in the
display.

The appliance is not
getting cold
although the interior
lighting and the
appliance appear to
be working
normally.

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Check whether the mains
fuse has tripped. If it has,
there could be a fault with
the appliance, the
household electrical wiring
or another electrical
appliance.

Demo mode is activated
and the symbol r appears
in the display. This allows
the appliance to be
displayed in the showroom
without the cooling system
being switched on. Do not
activate this setting for
domestic use!

^

Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.

^

Contact the Service
Department to find out
how to deactivate Demo
mode on your appliance.

Problem solving guide

The compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long,
so the temperature in the appliance is dropping.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Set the correct

The temperature
inside the appliance
is too low.

The temperature inside the
appliance is set too low.

The freezer section door is
not properly closed.

Has a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at the
same time for freezing?

^

temperature setting.

Close the door properly.

^

See "Freezing and storing

^

food" for more information.

The compressor is
running all the time.

The Super cool function is
still switched on. It will
switch itself off
automatically after approx.
12 hours.

The Super freeze function is
still switched on. It will
switch itself off
automatically after approx.
65 hours.

To save energy, the
compressor runs at a lower
speed when less cooling is
required. The compressor
will run for longer when this
happens.

You can switch off the Super
cool function earlier to save
energy.

^ Press the Super cool

sensor.

You can switch off the Super
freeze function earlier to
save energy:

^ Press the Super freeze

button.

None required.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Uncover the ventilation

The compressor
switches on too
frequently and for
longer.

The ventilation gaps in the
housing unit are covered or
dusty.

The refrigerator door or the
freezer door has been
opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food
has been put in at once for
storing or freezing.

^

gaps.

Dust the ventilation gaps

^

regularly.

Only open doors when

^

you need to and then only
for as long as necessary.

The appliance will regain the
required temperature after a
short while.

The doors are not properly
closed.

There might be a thick layer
of ice in the freezer section.

The ambient temperature is
too high.
The higher the ambient
temperature, the longer the
compressor will run for.

The appliance is not
correctly installed in its
housing unit.

^ Close the doors.

The appliance will regain the
required temperature after a
short while.

If a thick layer of ice has
built up, the cooling system
will not work efficiently and
energy consumption will
increase.

^

Defrost and then clean the
appliance.

^

See "Installation ­Location" for more
information.

^

See "Building in the
appliance".

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Problem solving guide

The compressor is switching on less frequently than it should and for
shorter periods of time, so the temperature in the appliance is increasing.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Set the correct

The temperature
inside the appliance
is too high.

Frozen food is
starting to thaw.

This is not a fault.

The room temperature is
lower than the ambient
temperature required for the
appliance.

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

^

temperature setting.

Check the temperature

^

again in 24 hours time.

See "Installation -

^

Location" for more
information.

Raise the temperature in

^

the room.

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Problem solving guide

Messages in the display

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Call Miele Service.

F0 to F9 appears in
the display.

There is a fault.

^

The Alarm symbol
; flashes in the
display together with
the temperature
display.

The alarm sounds
and the mains
connection t and
alarm ; symbols
appear in the
display.

The display will
show the warmest
temperature
recorded in the
freezer section
during an
interruption to the
power supply or a
power cut.

The temperature inside the
appliance is too high
because

The door has been

–

opened too frequently.

A large amount of food has

–

been put in at once for
freezing without switching
on the Super freeze
function.

– There has been a lengthy

interruption to the power
supply.

The temperature has risen
too high at some point
during the last couple of
hours or days because of
an interruption to the power
supply or a power cut.

When power is restored, the
appliance will start
operating again at the last
temperature setting
selected.

The Alarm symbol ; will
go out when the
temperature reaches the
correct level again.

Depending on the

^

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

^ Press the alarm off sensor.

The warmest recorded
temperature will go out in
the display. The display will
then revert to showing the
current temperature in the
freezer section.

^

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

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Problem solving guide

Interior lighting

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Press the On/Off button.

The interior lighting
is not working.

The appliance has not been
switched on.

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

^

Call Miele Service.

^

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

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

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Problem solving guide

Other problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The freezer section
door cannot be
opened several
times in
succession.

Food has frozen
together.

You cannot switch
the appliance off.

The external side
panels 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
several times in succession
is preventing it from
opening. Wait a few minutes
and then try again. It should
now open without force.

The packaging used was
not dry when put into the
freezer section.

The lock has been
activated. The 0 symbol will
light up in the display.

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

The condensate drain hole
is blocked.

None required.

Use a blunt instrument,

^

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

^ Deactivate the lock (see

"Selecting further settings

- Activating or
deactivating the lock").

None required.

^

Clean the condensate
channel and drain hole.

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Noises

Normal noises What causes them

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

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

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

through the pipes.

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

motor on and off.

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

just hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance.

On appliances with a water container you can sometimes
hear the sound of water being pumped out of the water
container.

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

inside the appliance.

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

Noises that you
can easily rectify

Rattling,
vibrating

Possible cause Remedy

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a

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

The appliance is touching
another appliance or piece of
furniture.

Drawers, baskets or shelves
are unstable or sticking.

Bottles or containers are
touching each other.

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

Move it away.

Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.

Separate them.

Remove the cable clips.

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After Sales / Guarantee

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

your Miele Dealer

–

or

the Miele Service Department.

–

See end of this booklet for contact
details. Please note that telephone
calls may be monitored and recorded
for training purposes and that a
call-out charge will be applied to ser
vice visits where the problem could
have been resolved as described in
this booklet.

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance.

This information is given on the data
plate inside your appliance.

Guarantee: U.K.

In the U.K. the appliance is guaranteed
for 2 years from the date of purchase.
However, you must activate your cover
by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering
online at www.miele.co.uk.

Guarantee: Other countries

For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele.

-

See end of this booklet for contact
details.

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All tests must be carried out according
to relevant standards and directives.

In addition, the following information
provided by the manufacturer must be
observed:

Loading instructions,

–

Information contained in the

–

Operating and installation
instructions.

Information for test institutes

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Electrical connection

Electrical connection U.K.

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

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

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

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

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).

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

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

Do not plug other appliances in behind
this appliance

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

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

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

WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

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

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Installation

This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.

Side-by-side

The KFNS 37232 iD fridge freezer has
two foamed in side-wall heaters
enabling it to be installed side-by side
with other appliances. Each appliance
must be installed in its own niche.

Your dealer will be able to advise you
on which combination of models is
possible.

Location

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

When installing the appliance please
be aware:

–

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

–

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

Important. In environments with
high humidity condensation can

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

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data
plate.

Climate range Ambient room

SN

N

ST

T

temperature

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

Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the cooling system to switch
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of damage to contents.

–

Do not plug in other appliances
behind this appliance.

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Installation

Ventilation

Specified ventilation gaps must be
maintained. Otherwise the
compressor will come on more
frequently and for longer, resulting in
an increase in electricity
consumption and also an increase in
the operating temperature of the
compressor, which can damage it.

Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
be constructed to allow sufficient space
for ventilation.

The cross-sectional area for

–

ventilation in the plinth and the
housing unit and also beneath the
ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm
throughout to ensure that warm air
can be drawn through unhindered.

Important. The appliance uses less

–

energy the larger the ventilation
cross-section.

The ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.

Top ventilation gap

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

2

–

Air is taken in through the plinth a
and exits upwards at the back of the
housing unit b.

–

A ventilation gap of at least 40 mm
depth must provided behind the
appliance for air to pass through.

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a directly above the appliance with a

ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 200 cm

2

)

b in between the housing unit and the

ceiling

c through a suspended ceiling

Before installing the appliance

Take the accessory pack which

^

includes installation parts and other
accessories out of the appliance and
remove the packaging strap holding
the door in place.

Do not remove the following from the

^

back of the appliance:

– The spacers (depending on model).

These ensure the gap required
between the back of the appliance
and the wall is maintained.

Installation

Open the appliance door, and

^

remove the red safety catch a
(depending on model).

– Depending on model, the pouches

located in the metal grille (heat
exchanger).
They are required for the correct
functioning of the appliance. The
contents are not poisonous or
dangerous.

^

Remove any cable clips from the
back of the appliance.

^

Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.

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Building-in dimensions

Before installing the appliance make sure the housing unit is the correct size.
Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure the appliance
functions correctly.

Niche height [mm]

A

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Freezer section

B

The door hinges are set ex-works to
enable the door to be opened wide.

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

If the appliance door fouls an

–

adjacent wall when opened, for
example, the opening angle can be
limited to 90°.

Adjusting the door hinges

^ Place the locking pins supplied for

limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.

The door opening angle is now limited
to 90°.

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Changing the door hinging

Two people are needed for changing
the door hinging.

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

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

Open both appliance doors.

^

Remove all shelves from the

^

appliance door.

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^

Remove covers a, b, c and d.

Changing the door hinging

^ Slightly loosen screws e and f in

the hinges.

^ Push doors g and h outwards and

take them off their hinges.

^ Remove screws e.

^ Fit bracket i to the opposite side,

and loosely fit screws e.

^

Unscrew fixing screws f completely,
and loosely screw them into the holes
on the opposite side.

If you have put locking pins into the
hinges to stop the door opening too far:

^

Remove the locking pins from the top
of the hinges.

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Changing the door hinging

Carry out the following steps on both
doors.

Place the dismantled door with the

^

outer side facing upwards on a
stable surface.

Do not close the hinges. Danger of
injury.

^ Remove screws j.

^ Replace the hinges in their diagonally

opposite corners k.

^ Push doors g and h onto pre-fitted

screws e and f, then tighten
screws e and f.

^ Refit covers a, b, c and d.

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^

Replace the locking pins into the top
of the hinges to prevent the door
opening too far.

Two people are needed for installing
this appliance.

The appliance must be installed in

^

stable and correctly aligned kitchen
furniture on a level surface.

The housing unit must be secured

^

against the risk of tipping.

Building in the appliance

To install the appliance you will need
the following tools:

^ Use a spirit level to align the housing

unit.
The unit corners must be at right
angles, as otherwise the furniture
door will not align correctly with the 4
corners of the unit.

^

The required ventilation gaps must
be provided (see "Installation ­Ventilation gaps").

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Building in the appliance

The following installation parts are
required

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

required for installing the

–

appliance in its housing unit:

required for fitting the furniture

–

door:

All fitting 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 in front of the

housing unit.

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^ Fit cover strip a into position.

Building in the appliance

Push the appliance two-thirds of the

^

way into its niche.
When doing this, make sure that the
mains cable does not get trapped.

Tip to help you push it into position:

Secure a length of string to the plug to
"increase" the length of the connection
cable.
Then pull the cable by the end of the
string through the housing unit. It will
then be easier to connect once the
appliance is in the unit.

With 16 mm thick unit walls:

^

Screw fixing bracket d using hex
screw e to the pre-drilled holes in
the appliance door. Using the
pre-drilled holes in the appliance
door, secure a second pair of fixing
brackets d in the handle area of the
door.

^

Clip spacers b and c on to the
right-hand side of the hinges.

^

Open both appliance doors.

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Building in the appliance

Screw in adjustable feet l

^

completely.

^ Remove cover f.

^ Secure part g using screws h

loosely into the top left-hand side of
the appliance. Do not tighten the
screws so that you can adjust the
position of this part.

^

Fit stopper i onto fixing bracket j.

^

Then screw fixing bracket j using
screws k loosely into the bottom of
the appliance. Do not tighten the
screws so that you can adjust the
position of this part.

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^

Carefully remove the protective foil
from sealing strip m.

^

Fix sealing strip m flush with the front
of the appliance on the door opening
side.

1. Position the sealing strip flush with
the lower edge of the top fixing.

2. Stick it down along its entire
length.

Building in the appliance

Installing the appliance

Push the appliance into the niche

^

until all fixing brackets are in line with
the front edge of the furniture unit
side wall.

Check the position of the fixing

^

bracket at the top and bottom front
edge of the furniture side wall again.

This will create a gap all round of
42 mm to the front edges of the
housing unit side walls.

On furniture with door fittings (e.g.
stubs, seals etc) the dimension of

these must be taken into account when
making sure there is a gap all round of
42 mm.

Pull the appliance forwards by the

^

dimension of the door fitting to keep
the gap at 42 mm all round.

The hinges and the covers will now
protrude by the dimension of the door
fitting.

Tip: Remove the door fittings. This will
ensure that the door is flush with the
surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors.

^ p Align the appliance on both sides

by altering the adjustable feet using
the spanner supplied.

–

n With 16 mm thick walls:

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

–

o With 19 mm thick walls:

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

If the all round gap of 42 mm is not
maintained between the appliance
casing and the front edge of the
housing unit side walls the door may
not shut properly.
This can cause ice to build up,
condensate to accumulate and lead
to faults in the appliance. These can
all lead to increased energy
consumption.

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Building in the appliance

Securing the appliance in the
niche

^ Push the loose bracket up against

the furniture wall.

^ Press the appliance against the side

of the housing unit on the hinge side.

^

Secure the appliance in the housing
unit by screwing chip board screws
s through the tabs on the hinges at
the top, bottom and middle of the
appliance.

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^ Attach fixing bracket j to the

housing unit side wall with screw s.
Drill holes in the housing unit side
walls if necessary.

^

Attach fixing bracket g to the
housing unit side wall with screws t.
Drill holes in the housing unit side
walls if necessary.
Important Push the protruding
bracket using your thumb towards
the housing unit wall whilst tightening
the screws. The appliance must not
pull back into the unit.

^

Retighten screws h and k.

Snap off any protruding ends from

^

the fixing bracket. They are no longer
required.

^ Replace covers f and u on the

fixing brackets.

Building in the appliance

For additional stability of the appliance
in the unit push the rods supplied in
underneath the appliance in between it
and the floor of the housing unit.

^ Then secure handle v to one of the

rods w.

^ Use the handle to push the rod into

the guide as far as it will go.
Remove the handle and fit it to the
other rod and push this into its guide
as far as it will go.

Important. 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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Building in the appliance

Fitting the furniture doors

The furniture door must be at least
16 mm thick and not exceed 19 mm
thick.

The following gap dimensions must be
maintained:

The gap between the furniture door

–

and a unit door above must be at
least 3 mm.

The vertical gap between furniture

–

doors should also be about 3 mm.
The exact dimension will vary
depending on the radius of the
furniture door edges.

Fitting a door front which is heavier
than the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges. This can cause
subsequent functional problems.

Before fitting furniture doors, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted:

Appliance max.

weight
of
upper
door in
kg

max.
weight
of lower
door in
kg

If fitted in a run of units make sure that
the top edge of the furniture door is at
the same height as neighbouring unit
doors.

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

KFNS 37232 iD 20 12

When fitting large or divided furniture
doors an extra fitting kit or set of
fixing brackets should be used.
These are available to order from
Miele.

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Carry out the following steps on both
doors.

^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works

between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket. Double check this gap
and reset it if necessary.

Building in the appliance

Tip: Push the fitting aids b together

with the furniture front up to the height
adjoining unit furniture doors.

^ Push fitting aids b up to the height of

the furniture door: the lower edge X
of the fitting aids must be at the same
height as the upper edge of the
furniture door being fitted (see - on
the diagram).

^ Undo nuts c and take fixing bracket

d off together with fitting aids b.

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Building in the appliance

Place the furniture door with the outer

^

side downwards on a stable surface.

^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line

down the centre of the inside of the
furniture door e.

Fit the side cover q over the fixing

^

bracket on the hinge side.

^ Turn the furniture door over and

attach the handle if required.

^ Hang fixing bracket d with the fitting

aids onto the inside of the furniture
door. Align the fixing bracket
centrally.

^

Attach the fixing bracket securely
using at least 6 short chipboard
screws f. (On cassette doors only
use 4 screws on the edges). Drill
holes in the furniture door if
necessary.

^

Pull the fitting aids upwards to
remove them g.
Turn them around and fit them into
the middle slots on the fixing bracket
g for safe keeping.

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Building in the appliance

Open the appliance door.

^

^ Hang the furniture door onto

adjusting bolts h.

^ Loosely attach nuts c on the

adjusting bolts.

^

Close the door and check the
distance between the door and
neighbouring furniture doors. The
gap should be even.

Adjusting the door

– Side adjustments (X)

^ Slide the furniture door.

– Height adjustment (Y)

^ Use a screwdriver to adjust bolts h.

A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works
between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket. This must only be
adjusted within its permitted range.

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Building in the appliance

^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts

h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c
on the appliance doors with ring
spanner j.

^ Cover strip k must be completely

hidden in the niche, and must not
protrude.

^ Drill holes l in the furniture door and

fit screws m.
Make sure the two metal edges are
aligned (Symbol II).

^ Close both doors.

Aligning the door

–

Depth adjustment (Z)

^

Loosen screws i at the top of the
appliance door, and screw n on the
fixing bracket at the bottom. By
moving the furniture door, create a
gap of 2 mm between the furniture
door and the housing unit.

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Building in the appliance

Tighten all screws again.

^

^ Replace top cover o, and click it into

place.

To make sure the appliance is
correctly fitted:

The doors must close properly.

–

The doors must not touch the

–

housing unit.

The seals at the top edge of the

–

handle side must fit properly.

To double check place a torch in the

^

appliance and close the doors.
Turn the lights out in the room. If you
can see any light shining out from the
sides double check the installation.

^

Replace side covers p, making sure
you hear them click into place.

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United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd.
Fairacres, Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Customer Contact Centre Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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Australia

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ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
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Tel: [phone]
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Fax: [phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
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New Delhi - 110025
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India

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Ireland

Malaysia

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Menara Sapura Kencana
Petroleum
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50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
Level 2, 10 College Hill
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New Zealand
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New Zealand

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Singapore 238463
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Fax: [phone]
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Singapore

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P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.
Gold & Diamond Park
Office No. 6-217
Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 11 47 82 - Dubai
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
800-MIELE (64353)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
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United Arab Emirates

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

K.E. & Kingstone Co., Ltd.
6th Fl., No. 120, Sec. 2
Jianguo N. Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
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Taiwan

Thailand

BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier
43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303
689 Sukhumvit Road
North Klongton Sub-District
Vadhana District
Bangkok 10110, Thailand

KFNS 37232 iD

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