Miele KFNS37432ID User Manual

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer combination

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

M.-Nr. 09 939 630en - AU, NZ

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.

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

Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.

Disposing of your old
appliance

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

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. Take care
not to damage the pipework at the back
of it before or during transportation to
an authorised collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.

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Contents

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

Guide to the appliance .............................................6

Optional accessories ................................................9

Warning and Safety instructions ....................................10

How to save energy ...............................................19

Switching the appliance on and off ..................................21

Operating the appliance ............................................22

Switching on .....................................................22

Switching off .....................................................23

Switching off the refrigerator section separately .......................23

Switching the refrigerator section back on again .......................24

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................24

The correct temperature ...........................................25

...intherefrigerator section.........................................25

...inthefreezer section ............................................25

Temperature display ...............................................26

Setting the temperature .............................................26

Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze ..................................28

SuperCool .......................................................28

SuperFreeze .....................................................29

Temperature and door alarm .......................................31

Temperature alarm ................................................31

Door alarm .......................................................32

Further settings ..................................................33

Safety lock 0 .....................................................33

Audible tones ) ..................................................34

Display brightness s...............................................35

Sabbath mode ¬ ..................................................36

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Contents

Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................38

Different storage zones .............................................38

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................39

When shopping for food ............................................40

Storing food correctly ..............................................40

Fruit and vegetables .............................................40

Protein rich foods ...............................................40

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................41

Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ..................................41

Moving the bottle holder ............................................41

Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting ..........................41

Moving the adjustable shelf / adjustable shelf with lighting ...............41

Adjusting the bottle rack ............................................42

Freezing and storing food..........................................43

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................43

Freezing fresh food ................................................43

Storing frozen food ................................................43

Home freezing ....................................................44

Tips on home freezing ...........................................44

Packing .......................................................44

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................45

Placing food in the freezer ........................................45

Defrosting .......................................................46

Making ice cubes .................................................46

Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................46

Cool pack........................................................47

Defrosting .......................................................48

Refrigerator section ................................................48

Cleaning and care ................................................49

Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting ........................50

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................51

Door seals .......................................................52

Ventilation gaps ...................................................52

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Contents

Problem solving guide ............................................54

Noises ..........................................................63

After Sales / Warranty .............................................64

Warranty ......................................................64

Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents....................65

Demo mode r.....................................................65

Electrical connection..............................................67

Installation advice ................................................68

Side-by-side units: .................................................68

Location .........................................................68

Climate range ..................................................68

Ventilation .......................................................69

Before installation .................................................70

Building-in dimensions ............................................71

Adjusting the door hinges .........................................72

Changing the door hinging .........................................73

Installation ......................................................77

Fitting the furniture doors............................................84

Adjusting the position of the door...................................87

Contact details ..................................................91

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Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a For switching the entire

appliance on and off.

b Optical interface

(for Service only)

c For selecting the refrigerator or

freezer section

d On/Off sensor for the SuperCool and

SuperFreeze functions

e For setting the temperature

(X colder),
selection sensor in settings mode

f For confirming a selection (OK

sensor)

g For setting the temperature

(Y warmer),
selection sensor in settings mode

h For selecting and deselecting

the settings mode

i For switching the temperature and

door alarms on and off

j Display with temperature display and

symbols (symbols are only visible in
settings mode, if an alarm is
sounding, or a message appears; for
an explanation of the symbols, see
the following chart)

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Guide to the appliance

Explanation of symbols

Symbol Meaning Function

0 Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of

the appliance, unintended temperature
adjustment, unintended switching on of
SuperCool and SuperFreeze and unintended
entry of settings

) Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and

the door and temperature alarm tones

s Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display

¬ Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off

t Electrical connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to

the electricity supply when it is not switched
on; Flashes when there is a power cut

; Alarm Illuminates when the door alarm is activated;

Flashes when the temperature alarm is
activated, there is a power cut or in the case
of other fault messages

r Demo mode

(only visible when
Demo mode is active)

Switching off Demo mode

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Guide to the appliance

a Control panel

b Fan

c Egg tray / Door shelf

d Adjustable shelf

e Adjustable shelf with lighting

(FlexiLight)

f Bottle shelf

g Bottle rack

h Interior lighting for

fruit and vegetable drawer

i Fruit and Vegetable Drawer

j Condensate channel

and drain hole

k Freezer drawers

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Guide to the appliance

Optional accessories

Stainless steel trim with LED lighting
for adjustable shelf (FlexiLight)

LED lighting b is located on the
stainless steel trim which is supplied
with electricity via metal discs
(contacts) a.
Refrigerator section lighting can be
customised to your needs by changing
the position of the adjustable shelf.

Bottle rack

Care of stainless steel

Each application of the Original Miele

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care product for stainless steel forms
a durable protective film that is stain
and water resistant. It gently removes
water marks, fingerprints and other
stains for a uniformly shiny surface.

Original Miele all purpose microfibre
cloth

Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with the microfibre cloth.

Optional accessories are available to
order from Miele or via the internet
(depending on country).

The bottle rack can be used to store
bottles in the refrigerator section
horizontally, thus saving space.
The bottle rack can be positioned on
different levels within the refrigerator
section.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however,
present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.

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

Correct application

This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar

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environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.

This appliance is intended only for the cool storage of food and

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drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and
for preparing ice.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating

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medications, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance may result in
damage to or spoiling of the food or drinks being stored.
Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where
explosions may occur.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of
misuse.

Safety with children

Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.

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Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has

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been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the

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supervision of an adult.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

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with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times to avoid the risk of injury.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves

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in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.

Technical safety

The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance

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complies with all current local and national safety requirements.

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 setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:

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avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,

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switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,

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

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call Miele.

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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.

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection

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data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and rated load) match
the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It
is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and
tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the household wiring
system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.

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of room space is required. The

If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a

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Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

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

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

If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short

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circuit.
Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed
to moisture.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile

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installations (e.g. on a ship).

A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any

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visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged
appliance.

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

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been fully installed.

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

– the mains fuse has been disconnected, or

– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is

applicable), or

– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from

the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.

Repairs and installation work by unqualified persons could be

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dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.

The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is

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not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range

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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 the appliance in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance
switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the
required temperature.

To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents

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must not be covered or blocked in any way. Were the air vents to be
blocked, it would increase the electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.

Make sure that any oil, or foods containing oil, do not come into

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contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and
explosion!

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

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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. The cans or bottles could
explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

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Warning and Safety instructions

When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are

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not left in for more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and 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 to the metal.
Danger of injury!

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. Danger of injury!

Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food

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should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.

Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.

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

Use only Miele Original spare parts. If spare parts or accessories

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from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated,
and Miele cannot accept liability.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Cleaning and care

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

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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.

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

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Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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remove frost and ice,

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separate frozen foods.

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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 might contain

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Transporting the appliance

To avoid damaging the appliance, it must be transported upright

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in its packaging.

The appliance is very heavy and therefore needs to be

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transported by at least two people. Danger of injury and damage!

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock

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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 condenser,

– bending any pipework, or

– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

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How to save energy

Installation/
Maintenance

Temperature
settings

Normal energy
consumption

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,

Protected from direct
sunlight.

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

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

Where the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet is not
covered and kept free of
dust.

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C With a low temperature

Freezer section -18 °C

Increased energy
consumption

unventilated room.

In direct sunlight.

Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high room
temperature.

Where the air inlets and
outlets are covered or dusty.

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

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Use Do not change the

arrangement of the drawers
and shelves as when
delivered.

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

Store food in an organised
way.

Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in the
appliance as quickly as
possible on your return home.

When food is taken out of the
refrigerator, be sure to put it
back before it becomes warm.

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 will try to cool down
and the running time of the
compressor will increase.

Warm food and food brought
in from room temperature add
heat to the appliance. The
appliance will try to cool down
and the running time of the
compressor will increase.

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Store food covered or
packaged.

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

Do not overfill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.

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

Switching the appliance on and off

Before using for the first time

Packaging material

Remove all packaging material from

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the inside of the appliance.

Protective foil

The stainless steel trims and stainless
steel panels have a layer of protective
foil to prevent scratching during
transportation.

Remove this protective foil after the

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appliance has been installed.

Cleaning and care

Please refer to the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning and care".

^ Immediately after pulling the film off,

wipe the stainless steel surfaces with
the care product for stainless steel
provided.

Important! Each application of the
care product for stainless steel forms
a durable protective film that is stain
and water resistant.

Accessories

Bottle holder

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The 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 to the middle

of the rear edge of the bottle shelf.

– Cool pack

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

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Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.

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Switching the appliance on and off

Operating the appliance

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

Each touch of a sensor is confirmed
with a keypad tone. The keypad tone
can be switched off if you wish (see
"Further settings - Audible tones").

Switching on

The mains connection symbol t
appears in the display when the
appliance is plugged in and switched
on at the wall socket.

^ Touch the On/Off sensor.

The mains connection symbol t
disappears and the appliance starts to
cool.

When the refrigerator door is opened,
the interior lighting comes on and the
LED lighting on the adjustable shelves
becomes brighter until it reaches its
maximum brightness.

When the freezer section is switched on
for the first time, the sensor for this
section and the alarm symbol ; flash
until the set temperature is reached.

The sensor lights up constantly and the
alarm symbol ; goes out when the
temperature set for the freezer section
is reached.

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.

The sensors for cooling zones that can
be selected appear in the control
panel:

Refrigerator
section

The refrigerator section sensor is
highlighted yellow and the current
temperature in this section appears in
the display.

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Freezer section

Switching the appliance on and off

Individual settings can be set for each
cooling zone.

Touch the sensor for the zone in

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which you want to adjust the settings.

The selected sensor lights up yellow.

The SuperCool function can be
selected or the temperature can be
adjusted for the refrigerator section.

The SuperFreeze function can be
selected or the temperature can be
adjusted for the freezer section.

Please refer to the relevant section of
this booklet for more information.

If another cooling zone is selected, the
settings for the previously selected
zone will remain as they were.

Switching off

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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If this is not possible, the safety lock
is active.

The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol t
lights up.

The interior lighting goes out and the
cooling is switched off.

Switching off the refrigerator section
separately

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

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Touch and hold the refrigerator
section sensor until the sensor is no
longer highlighted.

Dashes will temporarily appear in the
display.

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Switching the appliance on and off

Switching the refrigerator section
back on again

The refrigerator section can be
switched on separately.

Touch the sensor for the refrigerator

^

section until it lights up yellow again.

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.

Switching off the appliance in
Sabbath mode

The appliance can be switched off
directly at any time.

^

Touch the On/Off sensor.

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,

^

switch off at the wall and withdraw

^

the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,

If you are not using the appliance (or
refrigerator section if it has been
switched off separately) for a long time,

^ clean the appliance/refrigerator

section, and

^ leave the appliance doors/refrigerator

door slightly ajar to avoid the
build-up of odours.

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

The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol t
lights up.

The interior lighting goes out and the
cooling is switched off.

When the appliance is switched
back on again, Sabbath mode is
deactivated.

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The correct temperature

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

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

the more often the door is opened

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and the longer it is kept open,

– the more food that is stored in it,

– the warmer the food is which is being

put into it,

– the higher the ambient temperature

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

...intherefrigerator section

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

...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 fully defrosted food must not be
refrozen. Food may be refrozen once it
has been cooked, as the high
temperatures achieved when cooking
destroy most micro-organisms.

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The correct temperature

Temperature display

In normal operation the temperature
display shows the current mean

refrigerator section temperature
and the temperature in the warmest
part of the freezer section.

Dashes are displayed if the
temperature in the freezer section is not
within the displayable range.

Depending on the room temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
several hours until the selected
temperature is reached and displayed
steadily.

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.

Setting the temperature

The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section are set
separately.

Select the refrigerator or the freezer

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section.

^ Use both sensors underneath the

display to set the temperature.

By touching

– the down arrow, the temperature

decreases

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–

the up arrow, the temperature
increases

While the temperature is being set, the
temperature value will flash.

The correct temperature

When you tap the sensors, you will see
the following changes in the display:

When first tapped: The last

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temperature selected flashes.

Each subsequent touch of a sensor:

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The temperature is adjusted in 1 °C
steps.

Leaving a finger on the sensor: The

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temperature changes continuously.

Approximately 5 seconds after you
release the sensor, the actual
temperature in the appliance will be
displayed.

or

^ Touch OK to confirm your selection.

When you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours

if the appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature

display, as it will take this long for the
appliance to reach the temperature.

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted:

in the refrigerator section from 1 °C

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to9°C

in the freezer section from -15° C to

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-26° C.

If, after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.

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Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze

SuperCool

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

Switching on SuperCool

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

^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator

section.

The refrigerator section symbol will
light up yellow.

Switching off SuperCool

The SuperCool function switches off
automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The refrigerator section then operates
with normal cooling performance.

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

^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator

section.

The refrigerator section symbol will
light up yellow.

^

Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it
is highlighted in yellow.

The temperature in the refrigerator
section now begins to fall, with
maximum cooling performance.

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^

Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it
is no longer highlighted in yellow.

The appliance will continue to
operate at normal power.

Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze

SuperFreeze

Switch the SuperFreeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.

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

Exceptions:

When putting in food that is already

–

frozen.

When freezing up to 2 kg fresh food

–

daily.

Switching on SuperFreeze

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

beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food, the

SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24 hours beforehand.

^ Touch the sensor for the freezer

section.

The freezer section symbol will light
up yellow.

^

Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so
that it is highlighted in yellow.

The temperature in the freezer
section now begins to fall, with
maximum cooling performance.

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Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze

Switching off SuperFreeze

The SuperFreeze function switches off
automatically after approx. 30 - 65
hours. The duration until the
SuperFreeze function is switched off
depends on the amount of fresh food
which has been placed in the freezer
section. The SuperFreeze ª symbol
goes out and the freezer section
operates with normal cooling
performance.

To save energy, the SuperFreeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18 °C or
colder has been reached in the freezer
section. Keep an eye on the
temperature as it falls.

Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so

^

that it is no longer highlighted in
yellow.

The appliance will continue to
operate at normal power.

^

Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.

The freezer section symbol will light
up yellow.

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

Temperature alarm

If the freezer section temperature
becomes too warm, the temperature for
the freezer section flashes and the
alarm symbol ; in the display will flash
simultaneously. An alarm will also
sound.

When the alarm is triggered depends
on the selected temperature.

Audible and visual signals will be
activated, for example,

– when the appliance is switched on

and the temperature in a temperature
zone differs greatly from the set
temperature,

– when too much warm air flows into

the appliance such as when food is
being rearranged or taken out of the
freezer section,

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

Switching the alarm off early

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

^ Touch the alarm off sensor.

The sound of the alarm will stop. The
freezer section sensor and the ;
symbol will flash in the display until the
freezer section returns to the set
temperature.

–

when freezing large amounts of food
at once,

–

in the event of a power cut,

–

when the appliance is
malfunctioning.

Once the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer section, the
alarm switches off and the alarm
symbol ; goes out. The sensor for the
freezer section lights up constantly.

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Temperature and door alarm

Door alarm

An alarm will sound if a door is left open
for too long. The alarm symbol ; will
light up.

The time until the door alarm is
triggered depends on the selected
setting and can be either 2 minutes
(factory default) or 4 minutes. The door
alarm can also be switched off (see
"Further settings - Audible tones").

As soon as the door is closed, the
audible tone will stop and the alarm
symbol ; will disappear from the
display.

If no audible tone sounds even
though a door alarm is available, then
the audible tone has been switched
off in settings mode (see "Further
settings - Audible tones").

Switching the alarm off early

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

Touch the alarm off sensor.

^

The audible tone stops. The alarm
symbol ; remains illuminated until
the door is closed.

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Further settings

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

While you are in settings mode, the
door alarm and any other fault
messages are suppressed, but the
alarm symbol ; lights up in the
display.

Setting options

0 Switching safety lock on/off

) Switching audible tones on/off

s Changing the display brightness

¬ Switching Sabbath mode on/off

All other setting options are described
below.

Safety lock 0

The safety lock secures against
inadvertent:

switching off,

–

temperature changes,

–

selection of SuperCool and

–

SuperFreeze,

adjustment of settings (only

–

switching off the safety lock is
possible).

Switching the safety lock on/off

^ Touch the settings sensor.

All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the 0 symbol flashes.

^

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the 0 symbol lights up.

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Further settings

By touching either the X or Y sensor

^

you can now set whether the safety
lock is to be switched on or off:

0: safety lock is switched off
1: safety lock is switched on

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your

^

selection.

The selected setting is saved and the 0
symbol flashes in the display.

Audible tones )

The appliance features audible tones
such as a keypad tone and warning
tone for the door and temperature
alarm.

The keypad tone and door alarm
warning tone can be switched on or off,
but the temperature alarm cannot be
switched off.

You can choose from four setting
options. Option 3 is set at the factory.
This means that both the keypad tone
and the door alarm are switched on.

Switching audible tones on/off

^ Touch the settings sensor.

^ Touch the settings sensor to leave

settings mode.
Otherwise, the electronics will leave
settings mode automatically after
approx. one minute.

When the safety lock is switched on,
the 0 symbol lights up in the display.

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All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the 0 symbol flashes.

^

Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until
the ) symbol flashes in the display.

^

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.

The last selected setting appears in the
display and the ) symbol lights up.

Further settings

Display brightness s

You can adjust the display brightness
to suit the light conditions in the room.

By touching the X or Y sensor you

^

can now select:

0: keypad tone off; door alarm off
1: keypad tone off; door alarm on

(after 4 minutes)

2: keypad tone off; door alarm on

(after 2 minutes)

3: keypad tone on; door alarm on

(after 2 minutes)

^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting is saved and the
) symbol flashes.

^

Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise, the electronics will leave
settings mode automatically after
approx. one minute.

The display brightness can be adjusted
in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default
setting is 3 (maximum brightness).

Changing the display brightness

Touch the settings sensor.

^

All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the 0 symbol flashes.

^ Touch the sensors for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until
the s symbol flashes in the display.

^

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the s symbol lights up.

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Further settings

By touching the X or Y sensor you

^

can adjust the display brightness:

1: minimum brightness
2: medium brightness
3: maximum brightness

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your

^

selection.

The selected setting is saved and the
s symbol flashes.

^ Touch the settings sensor to leave

settings mode.
Otherwise, the electronics will leave
settings mode automatically after
approx. one minute.

Sabbath mode ¬

The appliance offers a Sabbath
programme for the purposes of
religious observance.

The following are switched off:

the interior lighting when the door is

–

opened

all acoustic and optical signals

–

the temperature display

–

SuperCool or SuperFreeze (if

–

previously switched on)

The following can be selected:

– the settings sensor for switching off

Sabbath mode

– and the On/Off button.

Ensure that the doors are properly
closed, as optical and acoustic
alarms are switched off.

Any power failure during this time is
not shown in the display. After a
power failure, the appliance restarts
in Sabbath mode.

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Further settings

Switching on Sabbath mode

Touch the settings sensor.

^

All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the 0 symbol flashes.

Touch the sensors for setting the

^

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until
the ¬ symbol flashes in the display.

^ Touch the OK sensor to confirm your

selection.

As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in
the display, Sabbath mode is switched
on.

Switch off Sabbath mode after the

^

Sabbath has passed.

Switching off Sabbath mode

Touch the settings sensor to leave

^

the Sabbath mode.

The temperature appears in the display
and the interior lighting switches on.

The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the ¬ symbol lights up.

^

By touching the X or Y sensor you
can now switch on the Sabbath
mode. To do this, select the 1 setting.

^

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.

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Using the refrigerator efficiently

Different storage zones

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

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

Warmest area

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

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator is
directly above the fruit and vegetable
drawers.

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,

– pre-packed vegetables and other

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

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Using the refrigerator efficiently

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

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

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

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

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

Food which should not be
stored in a refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5 °C.
Depending on the type of food, storing
in a refrigerator for too long can alter
the appearance, consistency, taste
and/or vitamin content of food.

Foods which should not be stored in a
refrigerator include:

Pineapples, avocados, bananas,

–

pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit,
citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges,
mandarines, grapefruits

– Fruit which is not yet ripe

– Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,

capiscum, tomatoes, zucchini

– Some hard cheeses, e.g. parmesan

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Using the refrigerator efficiently

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.
Also pay attention to the expiry date
and the correct storage temperature for
each type of food.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. during
transportation, should be kept to a
minimum. For example, do not allow
food to stay in a hot car for too long.
Once food has started to deteriorate,
this process cannot be reversed.
Tip: Take a cooler bag when shopping
and place cold food in the refrigerator
and/or freezer immediately on your
arrival home.

Storing food correctly

Food should generally be stored
covered or wrapped. This will prevent
food smells from affecting other foods,
food from drying out, and also any
cross-contamination of bacteria. This is
especially important for storing animal
products.
The shelf life of food can be
significantly increased by setting the
correct temperature and maintaining
good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables may be stored
loose in the vegetable drawers.

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

Lift up the bottle shelf / door shelf

^

and pull it towards you to remove it.

Replace the shelf at the required

^

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

Moving 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.

^

Lift up the bottle shelf and pull it
towards you to remove it.

Adjustable shelf / Adjustable
shelf with lighting

The LED lighting is located on the
stainless steel trim of the adjustable
shelf.
By adjusting the position of the shelf in
the refrigerator section, you can
change the illumination in this section
according to your needs.

If the lighting does not work, check
that the shelf is correctly positioned
in the shelf supports:
The adjustable shelf has metal discs
(contacts) on the front left corner to
enable electricity to be supplied to
the LED lighting. When inserting the
shelf, ensure the contacts click into
position in the shelf support.

Moving the adjustable shelf /
adjustable shelf with lighting

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

^

Detach the bottle holder from the
back edge of the bottle shelf.

^

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

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

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Stops prevent the shelves from being
pulled out accidentally.

Adjusting the bottle rack

(depending on model)

The bottle rack can be placed on
different levels in the appliance.

^ Raise the rack, and pull it forwards

slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.

The rear stopping bar must be raised to
prevent the bottles touching the rear
wall.

Fruit and vegetable drawer

(depending on model)

The fruit and vegetable drawer sits on
telescopic runners and can be
removed for the purposes of loading
and unloading, or cleaning.

Pull out the drawer as far as it will go,

^

and then lift it up and out.

Push the runners back in again to
avoid injury or damage.

Inserting the fruit and vegetable
drawer

^ Place the drawer on the fully

retracted telescopic runners.

^ Push the drawer into the appliance

until it clicks into position.

The bottle rack has stoppers at the
sides to prevent the rack being pulled
out unintentionally.

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Freezing and storing food

Maximum freezing capacity

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

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

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

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Freezing fresh food

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

Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer section, check

that the packaging is not damaged,

–

the use-by date,

–

the temperature at which the frozen

–

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

Buy frozen food once you have

^

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

^ Place it in the freezer as soon as

possible.

Never refreeze 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 refrozen after it has been
cooked.

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

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Freezing and storing food

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.

Tips on home freezing

The following types of food are

–

suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
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, aroma 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 for2-3
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.

Do not season fresh foods 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 foods or drinks in

–

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

Packing

^ Freeze food in portions.

Unsuitable packing material

- wrapping paper

- grease-proof paper

- cellophane

- bin bags

- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packing material

- plastic freezer film

- freezer bags

- aluminium foil

- freezer containers

^

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

^

Close the packaging tightly with

- rubber bands

- plastic clips

- string or bag ties

- freezer tape.

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

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Make a note of the contents and the

^

date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer

When freezing more than 2 kg of

^

fresh food, switch on the
SuperFreeze function for some time
before placing the food in the freezer
(see "SuperFreeze").This also helps
to prevent food that is already in the
freezer from starting to defrost.

Freezing and storing food

When removing the upper freezer
drawers, please note:
The bottom drawer must always
remain in the appliance.
When placing food in the drawers,
make sure that you do not block the
ventilation slits in the back wall of
the appliance. They are important
for trouble-free operation of the
appliance and normal energy
consumption.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum loading
weights must not be exceeded:
– Freezer drawer = 25 kg
– Glass plate = 35 kg

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

^ Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.

–

Freezing small items

Freeze small items in the upper freezer
drawers.

^

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

Maximum freezing capacity (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.

After the initial freezing process:

^ Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

– Freezing large items

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

^

Remove the upper freezer drawers
and carefully slide out the glass cold
plates.

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Freezing and storing food

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:

in a microwave oven,

–

in an oven using the "Fan" or

–

"Defrost" setting,

at room temperature,

–

in the refrigerator (the cold given off

–

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

in a steam oven.

–

Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or
fish can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.

Thicker pieces of meat and fish (e.g.
minced beef, chicken, fish fillet) should
not come into contact with other food
when defrosting. Collect the defrosting
liquid and then pour it away, making
sure you wash the container it was in,
the sink and your hands.

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

Making ice cubes

Fill the ice cube tray three quarters

^

full of water and place it on the
bottom of a freezer drawer.

If the ice cube tray freezes to the

^

floor of the drawer, use a dull object
(e.g. a spoon handle) to loosen it.

^ The ice cubes can be easily

loosened by holding the tray briefly
under running water.

Cooling drinks quickly

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 and
damage.

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

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

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Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the
temperature in the freezer rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut, thus
extending the time for which food can
be stored without power to the
appliance.

Place the cool pack in the top drawer

^

of the freezer section.

The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.

In the event of a power cut:

^ Place the cool pack directly on top of

the frozen food in the front of the top
drawer so that the food will be kept
cold for as long as possible.

When placing fresh food in the freezer,
use the cool pack to separate the fresh
food from the food which is already
frozen so that the frozen food does not
begin to thaw.

Freezing and storing food

The cool pack can also be used in a
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for
a short period of time.

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Defrosting

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator section defrosts
automatically.

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

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

It is important to keep the
condensate channel and drain hole
clean and free of blockages so that
the condensate can flow away
properly.

Freezer section

This freezer is equipped with a
"NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.

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

This automatic defrosting system

^

enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in
the freezer will not defrost.

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Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the lighting, or on
the metal discs (contacts) in the
left-hand shelf support.

Cleaning and care

hard, abrasive sponges and

–

brushes, e.g. pot scourers,

dirt erasers,

–

sharp metal scrapers.

–

Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.

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

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

Cleaning agents

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

–

cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,

–

cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,

To clean stainless steel surfaces on
the appliance, use the Original Miele
care product for stainless steel (see
Guide to the appliance - Optional
accessories").
This product contains substances
that are gentle to stainless steel
surfaces and, unlike stainless steel
cleaners, it does not contain
polishing agents. Soiling is gently
removed and each time the Original
Miele Care product for stainless steel
is used, it forms a protective film
against dirt and water.

We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
surfaces of the appliance.

The following pages contain
important information on cleaning.

–

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

–

solvent-based cleaning agents,

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

–

oven sprays,

–

glass cleaning agents,

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Cleaning and care

Before cleaning

Switch off the appliance.

^

The display goes dark and the
cooling is switched off.
If this is not the case, the safety lock
is on (see "Further settings ­Switching the safety lock off).

Disconnect the appliance from the

^

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

^ Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

^ Take out any removable parts for

cleaning.

Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf
with lighting

The stainless steel strip with LED
lighting and the stainless steel strips
on the adjustable shelves are not
dishwasher-safe.

The stainless steel strip with LED
lighting on the adjustable shelf must
not be immersed in water.

Stainless steel strip with LED
lighting

Important! Always loosen the side
without the contacts (metal discs)
for the LED lighting first.

^ Take hold of the plastic edging on

the left-hand side of the stainless
steel strip.

1. Remove the plastic edging from
the adjustable shelf, and 2. Remove
the strip at the same time. The
opposite side will now also be
detached.

^

3. Remove the protective strip at the
back.

^

After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel strip and the protective strip in
reverse order.

Proceed as follows to remove the
stainless steel strip with LED lighting or
the stainless steel strip and rear
protective strip:

^

Place the adjustable shelf on a soft
surface (e.g. towel) with the top side
facing downwards.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door shelf / bottle shelf

The stainless steel fascias on the
door shelf and bottle shelf are not
dishwasher-safe.

To remove the stainless steel fascias:

Place the door/bottle shelf with the

^

front side on the work surface.

^ Remove one end of the fascia and

pull it off the shelf. Then remove the
entire stainless steel fascia from the
shelf.

^ After cleaning, reattach the stainless

steel fascia in reverse order.

Cleaning the interior and
accessories

Clean the appliance at least once a
month.

Remove any soiling immediately - do
not allow it to dry on.

Clean the interior with lukewarm

^

water and a little washing-up liquid
applied with a soft sponge. After
cleaning, wipe with a clean, damp
cloth and then dry with a soft cloth.

The following accessories are
dishwasher-safe:

– Bottle holder, butter dish, egg tray,

ice cube tray (depending on model)

– Bottle shelf and door shelf (without

stainless steel fascia)

– Adjustable shelves (without stainless

steel strips with LED lighting /
stainless steel strips and protective
strips)

The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55 °C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher. This discolouring does
not affect the stability of the parts.

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Cleaning and care

The following accessories are not
dishwasher-safe:

Stainless steel fascias on the door

–

shelf / bottle shelf

Stainless steel strips with LED

–

lighting / stainless steel strips and
protective strips on the adjustable
shelves

Bottle rack

–

Fruit and vegetable drawer

–

Freezer drawers

–

Clean these parts by hand.

^

^ Clean the condensate channel and

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

^ Remove any soiling on stainless steel

strips and fascias with the Miele care
product for stainless steel.

Door seals

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

The door seals should be cleaned

^

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

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.

^

Always apply this care product after
cleaning to protect stainless steel
surfaces and prevent resoiling.

^

Leave the doors open to air the
appliance for a short while.

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After cleaning

Refit all shelves and accessories in

^

the appliance.

The left-hand support ribs for the
adjustable shelves have metal discs
(contacts) inside the receiving gaps
to supply the LED lighting with
electricity.
Ensure these contacts are clean and
dry before inserting the adjustable
shelf with lighting. The adjustable
shelf must click into position for the
lighting to work.

^ Reconnect the appliance to the

electricity supply and switch it on.

^ Switch on the SuperFreeze function

so that the freezer section can cool
down quickly.

^ Once the freezer section has

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

Cleaning and care

^

Switch off SuperFreeze by touching
the SuperFreeze sensor when the
temperature in the freezer is a
constant -18 °C or colder.

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected
without contacting Miele.
If, after consulting this guide, you cannot remedy the problem, please contact
Miele. Please note, however, that a call-out fee will be applied to unnecessary ser
vice visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these
operating instructions.

To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance doors until the fault
has been corrected.

Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only
be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

-

The appliance does
not get cold, the
interior lightning
does not come on
when the door is
opened, and the
display is dark.

The appliance does
not get cold,
although the
controls and the
interior lighting are
working.

The appliance is not
switched on and the mains
connection symbol t
lights up in the display.

The plug is not correctly
inserted into the socket.

Check whether the mains
fuse has tripped or whether
the fridge-freezer, mains
voltage or another
appliance is faulty.

The Demo mode is
switched on and the r
symbol lights up in the
display. This allows the
appliance to be presented
in Miele Centers and retail
stores without switching on
refrigeration. Do not switch
on Demo mode at home.

^ Touch the On/Off sensor.

^ Insert the plug correctly

into the socket. The mains
connection symbol t
appears in the display
when the appliance is
switched off.

^

Contact a qualified
electrician or Miele.

^

Switch off Demo mode
(see "Information for Miele
Centers and Chartered
Agents - Demo mode").

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Problem solving guide

The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,
the temperature in the appliance drops.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Correct the temperature

The temperature in
the appliance is too
low.

The temperature setting is
too low.

The freezer door is not
properly closed.

A large amount of food is
being frozen at once.

^

setting.

Check whether the freezer

^

door closes properly.

See "Freezing and storing

^

food".

The compressor
runs continuously.

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

The SuperFreeze function is
still switched on. It will
switch itself off
automatically after approx.
30 - 65 hours.

To save energy, the
compressor runs at a lower
speed, but for longer, when
less cooling is required.

To save energy, you can
switch SuperCool off
yourself.

^ Press the SuperCool

sensor.

To save energy, you can
switch SuperFreeze off
yourself.

^ Press the SuperFreeze

sensor.

None.

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Problem solving guide

The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,
the temperature in the appliance drops.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Do not block the

The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and for
longer periods.

The ventilation gaps in the
housing unit have been
covered or become too
dusty.

The doors have been
opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food
has been put in at once for
refrigerating or freezing.

^

ventilation slits.

Clean the ventilation gaps

^

on a regular basis.

Only open the doors when

^

necessary and for as short
a time as possible.

After a while the temperature
will return to normal by itself.

The appliance doors are not
closed properly.

A thick layer of ice may
have formed in the freezer
section.

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

The appliance was not
properly installed in the
niche.

^ Close the doors.

After a while the temperature
will return to normal by itself.

If a thick layer of ice has
formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and
increase the energy
consumption.

^

Defrost the freezer section
and clean it.

^

See "Installation advice ­Location".

^

See "Installation advice"
and "Installation".

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Problem solving guide

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

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Correct the temperature

The temperature in
the appliance is too
high.

The food begins to
thaw.

Information in the display

This is not a fault.

Is the room temperature
lower than the ambient
temperature for which the
appliance is designed?

The compressor switches
on less frequently when the
room temperature is too
low. This can result in the
freezer section becoming
too warm.

^

setting.

Check the temperature

^

again after 24 hours.

See "Installation advice -

^

Location".

Raise the temperature of

^

the room.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

"F0 to F9" appears in
the display.

"FE*" appears in the
display.

The alarm symbol ;
lights up in the
display together with
a refrigerator section
sensor, and an
acoustic alarm can
be heard.

There is a fault.

There is a fault.

The door alarm has been
activated.

^ Call Miele.

^

Call Miele.

^

Close the appliance door.
The alarm symbol ; will
go out and the tone will
stop.

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Problem solving guide

Information in the display

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Remedy the alarm. The

The alarm symbol ;
and a refrigeratior
section sensor are
flashing in the
display.

The affected refrigerator
section is warmer or colder
than the set temperature
because:

the appliance door has

–

been opened frequently.

a large quantity of food

–

was placed in the freezer
section at once without
switching on
SuperFreeze.

– the power was cut for a

long time.

^

alarm symbol ; will
disappear and the sensor
for the affected
refrigerator section will
light up constantly again.
The audible tone will stop.
Depending on the
temperature, check
whether the food has
defrosted or started to
defrost. If this is the case,
cook the food before
freezing again.

The warning tone
sounds and the
power cut symbol t
appears in the
display.

The highest
temperature that
was reached in the
freezer section
during the power cut
or an interruption to
the electricity supply
to the freezer
section will be
displayed.

The temperature in the
appliance in the previous
days or hours has risen too
high due to a power cut or
interruption to the electricity
supply.

The appliance will go back
to the last temperature
setting when the power is
back on.

^ Press the alarm off

sensor.

The warmest temperature
will be deleted. The display
will then revert to showing
the current temperature in
the freezer.

^

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 refrozen after it has
been cooked.

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Problem solving guide

Interior lighting

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Push in the shelf until it

The LED lighting on
one of the
adjustable shelves
does not work.

The LED lighting on
the adjustable
shelves does not
work.

The adjustable shelf is not
sitting correctly in the
support ribs.

Liquid has come into
contact with the LED
lighting on a shelf or the
metal discs (contacts) in the
left-hand support ribs.

A safety cut-out switches
the interior lighting off.

^

clicks into position.

Wipe the stainless steel

^

strip with LED lighting with
a damp cloth and dry it
with a soft cloth, or let it
dry outside the appliance.
Clean the metal discs
(contacts) in the same
way.

Ensure that the contacts are
clean and dry before
refitting the shelves with
LED lighting

^ Push in the shelf until it

clicks into position.

If this is not the case, then
there is a fault.

^ Close the appliance door.

When the door is reopened,
the interior lighting will work
again.

^

Call Miele.

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Problem solving guide

Interior lighting

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Close the appliance door.

The LED lighting on
the adjustable
shelves does not
work.

To avoid overheating, the
lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx.
15 minutes if the door is left
open.

The LED lighting on the
stainless steel strip is faulty.

^

When the door is reopened,
the interior lighting will work
again.

Replace the stainless

^

steel strip with LED
lighting. It can be ordered
from Miele.

The light cover must not
be removed. Should the
cover be damaged or
need to be removed due
to damage, exercise
caution. Never look at
the lighting with optical
instruments (magnifying
glass or similar).

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Current-carrying
components are located
underneath the light
cover. Danger of injury
and damage!

Problem solving guide

Interior lighting

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Close the appliance door.

The LED lighting on
the fruit and
vegetable drawer
does not work.

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.

^

When the door is reopened,
the interior lighting will work
again.

Call Miele.

^

The LED lighting may only
be repaired or changed by
a Miele authorised service
technician. Current-carrying
components are located
underneath the light cover.
Danger of injury and
damage!

The light cover must not
be removed. Should the
cover be damaged or
need to be removed due
to damage, exercise
caution. Never look at
the lighting with optical
instruments (magnifying
glass or similar).

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Problem solving guide

Other problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Use a blunt instrument,

Food has frozen
together.

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

^

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

An alarm does not
sound although the
appliance door has
been left open for
some time.

You cannot switch
the appliance off.

The external walls
of the appliance feel
warm.

The floor of the
refrigerator section
is wet.

This is not a fault. The alarm
tone was switched off in
settings mode (see "Further
settings - Audible tones").

The safety lock is switched
on. The 0 symbol lights up.

This is not a fault. The heat
which results from the
cooling process is used to
avoid the build-up of
condensation on the
appliance.

The condensate drain hole
is blocked.

None.

Switch the safety lock off

^

(see "Settings - Switching
the safety lock on/off").

None.

^ 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 movement of the fan inside the appliance.

On appliances with a water tank a buzzing sound can be
heard when water is being pumped out of the water tank.

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.

Are any bottles or containers
unstable or knocking against
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 / Warranty

In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, please contact Miele.

See the end of this booklet for
contact details.

When contacting Miele, please quote
the model and serial number of your
appliance. This information is given on
the data plate inside your appliance.

Warranty

The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2 years.

For more information on the
manufacturer's warranty specific to
your country, please contact Miele.

See the end of this booklet for
contact details.

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Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents

Demo mode r

This appliance can be presented in
Miele Centers and retail stores with the
help of the "Demo mode". The controls
and lighting will work, but the
compressor will not operate.

Switching on Demo mode

Switch the appliance off by touching

^

the On/Off sensor.

If this is not possible, the safety lock
is active.

Place your finger on the X sensor,

^

and leave it there.

At the same time, briefly touch the

^

On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).

The temperature display and the mains
connection symbol t light up.

^ Keep your finger on the X sensor

until the r symbol appears in the
display.

^ Then take your finger off the X

sensor.

Demo mode is switched on and the r
symbol lights up in the display.

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Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents

Switching off Demo mode

The r is illuminated in the display.

Touch the X or Y sensor so that 0

^

appears in the display (Demo mode
is inactive).

Touch the settings sensor.

^

All symbols that can be selected
appear in the display and the 0 symbol
flashes.

Touch OK to confirm your selection.

^

The setting is saved and the r symbol
flashes.

^ Touch the sensors for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until
the symbol for the r flashes in the
display.

^

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.

1 flashes in the display (Demo mode is
active) and the r symbol is illuminated.

^ Touch the settings sensor to leave

settings mode.
Otherwise, the electronics will leave
settings mode automatically after
approx. one minute.

The Demo mode is switched off and the
r symbol disappears.

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Electrical connection

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

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

The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.

The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a suitable residual
current device (RCD).

The accessibility of the plug must
always be ensured in order to be able
to quickly separate the appliance from
the mains.

If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a
separator for each terminal must be
available. There must be an all-pole
contact gap of 3 mm in the switch.

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

Do not connect the appliance to an
inverter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. Solar
power.
When switched on, peak loads in the
system can cause the safety switch off
mechanism to be triggered. This can
damage the electronic unit.

The machine must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the machine,
causing it to overheat.

If the mains connection cable needs to
be replaced, this must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.

WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

The plug and mains connection cable
must not come into contact with the
back of the appliance as vibrations can
cause damage to these components.
This, in turn, could result in a short
circuit.

Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind the appliance.

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Installation advice

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

Nor should other appliances be

–

plugged into a socket located
directly behind this appliance.

Side-by-side units:

The KFNS 37432 iD has two side wall
heaters encased in foam and can be
built in side-by-side in separate
housing units with all refrigeration
appliances.

Please contact Miele for information
on which combinations are suitable
for your appliance.

Location

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

Please note the following when
installing the appliance:

–

The mains connection socket must
not be located directly behind the
appliance and must be easily
accessible.

–

The plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact
with the rear of the appliance as they
may be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.

Important! tropical / humid
environments

During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of the appliance,
which may lead to corrosion on the
external walls. For prevention, it is
advisable to install the appliance with
sufficient ventilation in a dry and/or
an air-conditioned room.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly. Please ensure
that the appliance is installed in
accordance with these installation
instructions and that the handle is fitted
correctly. Should you require further
assistance, please contact Miele.

Climate range

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

Climate range Ambient room

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 result in the compressor switching
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.

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Installation advice

Ventilation

The ventilation gaps given must be
adhered to, otherwise the
compressor will be activated more
frequently and for longer periods.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature for the compressor.
This may, in turn, cause the
compressor to be damaged.

Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
therefore be constructed to allow
sufficient space for ventilation (see
"Building-in dimensions").

The ventilation cross-sections in the

–

plinth, housing unit and above the
appliance must amount to at least
200 cm

2

to ensure that air can

circulate without hindrance.

The larger the ventilation

–

cross-sections, the more energy
efficient the appliance operates.

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

Top ventilation cross-section

The top ventilation cross-section can be
achieved in various ways:

–

Air intake a occurs via the plinth at
the bottom of the appliance and the
air escapes at the top b at the rear
of the housing unit.

–

A ventilation gap of at least 40 mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate.

a Directly above the appliance with a

ventilation grille (free passage of at
least 200 cm

2

).

b Between furniture units and the

ceiling.

c In an intermediate ceiling.

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Installation advice

Before installation

Before installation, remove the

^

accessories bag containing
installation components and
accessories from the appliance, and
remove the sealing strip from the
appliance door.

Do not remove the following from the

^

rear of the appliance:

– The spacers (depending on model).

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

Open the appliance door and remove

^

the red transport clips a (depending
on model).

– The bags (depending on model)

located inside the metal grille (heat
exchanger).
These are important for the correct
functioning of the appliance. Their
contents are non-toxic and are not
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 installation, ensure the building-in niche matches the required
dimensions. The required ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order
to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance.

Niche height [mm]

A

KFNS 37432 iD 1772 – 1788 695

Freezer section [mm]

B

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Adjusting the door hinges

The door hinges are set at the factory to
enable the door to be opened wide.

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

However, if the appliance door hits

–

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

^ 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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Two people are needed for changing
the door hinging.

This appliance is delivered with
right-hand door hinging. If you wish to
use left-hand hinging, the hinges must
be changed:

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

Changing the door hinging

Open both appliance doors.

^

Remove the shelves from the

^

refrigerator section door.

^

Lift off the covers a, b, c and d.

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Changing the door hinging

^ Slightly loosen the screws e and f

on the hinges.

^ Push each of the doors g and h

outwards and take them off their
hinges.

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^ Unscrew the screws e completely.

^ Place the fixing element i on the

opposite side and loosely screw in
the screws e.

^

Unscrew the screws f completely
and loosely screw them in 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.

Carry out the following steps on both
doors.

Removing the soft-close mechanism

Risk of injury! When removed from
the unit, the soft-close mechanism
snaps shut.

Place the door with the outer side

^

downwards on a stable surface.

Changing the door hinging

Unscrew the ball joint l and screw it

^

into the adjacent hole.

Now turn over the appliance door so

^

that outer side faces upwards
(hinges remain open).

Do not close up the hinges.

^

Remove the soft-close mechanism j
from the ball joint.

^

Unscrew the mounting k and pull
the soft-close mechanism j
downwards to remove it.

^

Undo the screws m.

^

Place each hinge on the diagonally
opposite side n.

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Changing the door hinging

Securing the soft-close mechanism

Now turn over the appliance door so

^

that the outer side faces downwards.

^ Screw the mounting k onto the hinge

and tighten securely.

^ Open out the soft-close mechanism

j and hook it onto the ball joint.

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^ Hang the appliance doors g and h

onto the prefitted screws e and f,
and securely tighten the screws e
and f.

^ Replace the covers a, b, c and d.

^

Refit the locking pins in the top of the
hinges to prevent the doors opening
too far.

Due to the size and weight of the
appliance, it is essential that
installation is carried out by two
people.

Install the appliance in a stable, solid

^

housing unit, positioned on an even,
horizontal floor.

Secure the housing unit against

^

tipping.

Installation

To install the appliance, you will
need the following:

^

Check the alignment of the housing
unit using a spirit level.
The unit corners must be at right
angles, as otherwise the furniture
door will not align correctly with the
4corners of the appliance.

^

The required ventilation
cross-sections must be ensured (see
"Installation advice - Ventilation" and
"Building-in dimensions").

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Installation

You will require the following
installation components

All installation components are
designated by numbers. Each
component's number can also be found
in the installation steps on the following
pages.

for building into the niche:

–

for mounting the appliance doors:

–

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 directly in front

of the housing unit niche.

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^

Slide the cover strip a into the
holders as shown.

Screw the fixing bracket d into the

^

pre-drilled holes in the appliance
door using the hexagonal screw e.
Securely screw the second pair of
fixing brackets d to the handle area
of the door. To do this, use the
pre-drilled holes in the appliance
door.

Installation

Push the appliance two-thirds of the

^

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

Installation tip:
Tie a piece of string around the plug to
"lengthen" the mains cable.
Then grab the other end of the string
and pull the mains cable through the
housing unit to make it easier to
connect the appliance to the electricity
supply after installation.

With 16 mm thick unit walls:

^ Clip the spacers b and c on the

right-hand side of the hinges.

^

Open both appliance doors.

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Installation

Now screw the adjustable feet l all

^

the way in.

^ Remove the cover f.

^ Loosely screw on the fixing plate g

with the screws h at the top left of
the appliance. Do not tighten the
screws so that the bracket is still able
to slide from side to side.

^

Fit the cover i onto the fixing
bracket j.

^

Loosely screw on the fixing bracket
j with the screws k at the base of
the appliance. Do not tighten the
screws so that the bracket is still able
to slide from side to side.

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^

Carefully remove the protective foil
from the sealing strip m.

^

Adhere the sealing strip m to the
side of the appliance on which the
door is opened so that it is flush with
the front edge of the appliance.

1. Place the sealing strip against the
bottom edge of the upper fixing
plate.

2. Adhere it along its entire length.

Installation

Installation

Push the appliance into the niche

^

until the covers of the fixing brackets
touch the front edge of the side walls
of the housing unit.

Make sure that the covers of the top

^

and bottom fixing brackets lie flush
with the front edges of the housing
unit side walls.

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

appropriate dimension.

The hinges now protrude by the
appropriate dimension.

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 of the top and bottom of the
side walls of the housing unit.

–

o With 19 mm thick furniture
walls:

The front edges of the hinges are
flush with the front edge of the
housing unit.

If the all round gap of 42 mm is not
maintained between the appliance
housing and the front edge of the
housing unit side wall, the door may
not shut properly.
This could lead to a build-up of ice,
condensation and other operational
faults, resulting in an increase in
energy consumption.

81

Installation

Securing the appliance in the
niche

^ Push the loose-fitting fixing bracket

against the side wall.

^ Press the appliance against the wall

on the hinge side.

^

Screw the chipboard screws s
through the hinge plates at the top,
bottom and then in the middle to
secure the appliance to the housing
unit.

82

^ Screw the fixing bracket j to the

housing unit side wall with the screw
s. Pre-drill the hole in the housing
unit if necessary.

^

Secure the fixing bracket g to the
housing unit using the screws t.
Pre-drill the holes in the housing unit
if necessary.
Important! Push the bracket against
the wall of the housing unit while you
are tightening the screws. Ensure the
appliance does not slide backwards.

^

Then tighten the screws h and k.

Break off the ends of the brackets

^

and dispose of them. They are no
longer needed.

^ Attach the respective covers f and

u to the fixing brackets.

Installation

To further secure the appliance in the
housing unit, slide the support strips
supplied in between the floor of the
housing unit and the bottom of the
appliance:

^ First attach the key v to one of the

support strips w.

^ Slide the support strip into the guide

channel as far as it will go.
Remove the key, attach it to the other
support strip and slide this in
underneath the appliance.

Important! Keep the key in case you
want to install the appliance at
another location at a later date.

^

Close the appliance doors.

83

Installation

Fitting the furniture doors

The furniture door must be a minimum
of 16 mm thick and a maximum of 19
mm thick.

The following dimensions for gaps must
be adhered to:

The gap between the furniture door

–

and the kitchen unit door above must
be at least 3 mm.

Fitting a door which is heavier than
the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges, which could in
turn affect the functioning of the
appliance.

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

The vertical gap between the

–

furniture doors should generally be
3 mm. The exact value is dependent
upon the radius of the edge of the
furniture door.

If the appliance is being built into a run
of units, the height of the furniture door
should be aligned with adjacent kitchen
units.

The furniture door must be mounted
plane and free of tension.

Appliance max.

weight
of
upper
door in
kg

KFNS 37432 iD 20 12

To fit large or segmented furniture
doors, a mounting kit or another pair
of fixing brackets can be ordered
from Miele.

max.
weight
of lower
door in
kg

84

Carry out the following steps on both
doors.

^ The distance between the appliance

door and the fixing bracket is set to 8
mm at the factory. Check this
distance and adjust if necessary.

Installation

Tip: Push up the fittings aids b with the

furniture front until they are the same
height as the doors of adjacent kitchen
units.

^ Push the 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 ­in diagram).

^

Undo the nuts c and take the fixing
bracket d off together with the fitting
aids b.

85

Installation

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 to the fixing

^

bracket on the opposite side of the
hinge.

^ Turn the furniture door over and

attach the handle (if needed).

^ Hang the fixing bracket d with the

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

^

Secure the fixing bracket with 6 short
chipboard screws f (on cassette
doors, only use 4 screws on either
side of the bracket). Pre-drill the
holes 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 for safe keeping.

86

Installation

Open the appliance door.

^

^ Hang the furniture door onto the

adjusting bolts h.

^ Loosely attach the nuts c on the

adjusting bolts.

^

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

Adjusting the position of the door

– Adjustment to the sides (X).

^ Move the furniture door.

– Height adjustment (Y)

^

Turn the adjusting bolts h using a
screwdriver.

The distance between the appliance
door and the fixing bracket is set to 8
mm at the factory. Adjust this
distance only within the dimensions
given in the diagram.

87

Installation

^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting

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

^ The cover strip k must be

completely hidden in the niche, and
must not protrude.

^ Drill fixing holes l in the furniture

doors and screw in the screws m.
Make sure the two metal edges are
aligned (Symbol II).

^ Close both doors.

Adjusting the position of the door

–

Adjusting the depth (Z)

^

Loosen the screws i at the top of
the appliance door and the screw n
on the lower fixing bracket. Move the
furniture door to create a gap of 2
mm between the furniture door and
the housing unit.

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Installation

Tighten all screws again.

^

^ Fit the top cover o, and click it into

place.

To make sure the appliance is
correctly installed:

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.
Switch the lights off in the room. If
you can see any light shining out
from the sides, double check the
installation.

^

Fit the side covers p, making sure
they click into place.

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