Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en – AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 954 370
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Control panel......................................................................................................... 16
Explanation of symbols ......................................................................................... 17
Accessories ........................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ....................................................................................... 19
Optional accessories........................................................................................ 19
Switching on and off ...........................................................................................21
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 21
Cleaning the appliance..................................................................................... 21
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 21
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 21
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 23
Switching off the refrigerator section separately.............................................. 23
Switching the refrigerator section back on again............................................. 23
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 24
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 25
. . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone ........................... 25
Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool)............................................... 25
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 25
Temperature display.............................................................................................. 26
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer section ................................... 26
Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone....................................... 28
Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze.................................................................... 29
SuperCool ............................................................................................................. 29
SuperFreeze .......................................................................................................... 30
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 31
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 31
Switching the temperature alarm off early .......................................................31
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 32
Further settings ................................................................................................... 33
Safety lock ........................................................................................................ 33
Audible tones ................................................................................................... 34
Display brightness ............................................................................................ 35
Sabbath mode ................................................................................................... 36
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Contents
Charcoal filter replacement indicator ............................................................... 38
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........................................................................ 39
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 39
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 40
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 40
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 40
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone........................................................ 41
Dry compartment ............................................................................................... 42
Humidity controlled compartment, /........................................................ 42
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 45
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 45
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 45
Moving the adjustable shelf / adjustable shelf with lighting.................................. 45
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 46
PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers ............................................................................. 46
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 47
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 48
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 48
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 48
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 49
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 52
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 52
Cool pack ......................................................................................................... 52
Making ice cubes ............................................................................................. 52
Automatic defrosting ..........................................................................................53
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................54
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 54
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 55
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 57
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the air vents............................................................................................ 58
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 59
Replacing the charcoal filters................................................................................ 59
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................61
Noises................................................................................................................... 70
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Contents
Service.................................................................................................................. 71
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 71
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 71
Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents ................. 72
Demo mode........................................................................................................ 72
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................74
Installation advice ...............................................................................................75
Side-by-side units ................................................................................................. 75
Location................................................................................................................. 75
Climate range ................................................................................................... 76
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 77
Furniture door........................................................................................................ 78
Horizontal and vertical gaps............................................................................. 78
Weight of the furniture door .............................................................................79
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 80
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ......................80
Building-in dimensions .......................................................................................81
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 82
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 83
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 87
Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 94
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for cooling and storing food and drinks
as well as for storing deep-frozen food, freezing fresh food and for
making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant, however, leads to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the
compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– call Miele.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m3 of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a data plate inside the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the
case before connecting the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
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Warning and Safety instructions
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. 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
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures) and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of
the appliance.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
Danger of fire and explosion!
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The
very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn
to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury!
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness
and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it is
stored. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation!
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
“Warning and Safety instructions” for
more information.
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How to save energy
Installation/
Maintenance
Temperature
settings
Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Ventilation gaps kept
uncovered and free of dust.
Refrigerator 4 to 5°C The lower the temperature in
PerfectFresh Pro zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Increased energy
consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Operation Drawers and shelves
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Take an insulated bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as soon as
possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or
packaged.
Increased energy
consumption
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance works harder
to cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance
works harder to cool down
and the compressor runs for
longer periods.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness in
the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a
On/Off sensor
for the whole appliance
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
( colder),
selection sensor in settings mode
f
For confirming a selection (OK
sensor)
g
For setting the temperature
( 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 if 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
Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of
the appliance, unintended temperature
adjustment, unintended switching on of
SuperCool and Super Freeze, and
unintended entry of settings
Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and
the door and temperature alarm tones
Miele@home Only visible when the Miele@home
communication module or communication
stick is fitted and signed on (in countries
where this is applicable)
Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display
Charcoal filter
replacement indicator
(Active AirClean)
PerfectFresh Pro
temperature
Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off
Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
Alarm Lights up when there is a door alarm;
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is active)
This function must be activated after fitting
a charcoal filter; it lights up to remind you to
replace it
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on; flashes when there is a power
cut
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power cut or a fault
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
PerfectFresh Pro zone
interior lighting
h
PerfectFresh Pro zone dry
compartment
i
Condensate channel and drain hole
j
Slide control for setting the moisture
level in the humidity controlled
compartment
k
PerfectFresh Pro zone humidity
controlled compartment
l
Freezer drawers
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Guide to the appliance
Accessories
Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The fins of the bottle holder jut out into
the bottle shelf and make bottles more
secure when opening and closing the
appliance door.
Butter dish
Ice cube tray
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer section from rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
helps to prolong the storage life.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Egg tray
Care of stainless steel Each application of the Miele Care
product for stainless steel (in the
bottle) forms a durable protective film
that is stain and water resistant. It
gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other stains for a
uniformly shiny surface.
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Guide to the appliance
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally in the
refrigerator section using the bottle rack
to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed in
different positions in the refrigerator
section.
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal filter with holder
The charcoal filter neutralizes
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
Now activate the filter reminder in
settings mode (see “Further settings Charcoal filter replacement
indicator”).
KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
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Accessories are available from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trims and stainless
steel panels in the appliance have a
layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
Remove this protective foil once the
appliance has been installed.
Cleaning the appliance
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Important: Each time the Miele Care
product for stainless steel is used, it
applies a protective film that is stain
and water resistant.
Treat stainless steel surfaces with the
Miele Care product for stainless steel
immediately after removing the
protective foil (see “Optional
accessories”).
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
When the appliance is connected to the
electricity supply, the mains connection
symbol will appear in the display
after a short while.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The mains connection symbol goes
out and the appliance starts to cool.
The sensors for cooling zones that can
be selected appear in the control panel:
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
The refrigerator section sensor is
highlighted yellow and the current
temperature in this section appears in
the display.
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Switching on and off
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 appliance is switched on for
the first time, the sensor for the freezer
section and the alarm symbol will
flash until the set temperature is
reached.
As soon as the set temperature is
reached, the sensor for the freezer
section will light up constantly and the
alarm symbol will got out.
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.
Individual settings can be set for each
cooling zone.
Touch the sensor for the zone in
which you want to adjust the settings.
The selected sensor lights up yellow.
You can now select the SuperCool
function or adjust the temperature 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.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol
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.
Switching the refrigerator section back on again
The refrigerator section can be
switched on separately.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section until it is highlighted in 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.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section until the sensor is no longer
highlighted in yellow.
Dashes will temporarily appear in the
display.
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Switching on and off
Switching off for longer periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
Switch the appliance off.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
If you are not using the appliance/
refrigerator (refrigerator section
switched off separately) for a longer
period of time,
clean the appliance/refrigerator
section and
leave the door ajar to air the
appliance/refrigerator section to avoid
a build-up of odours.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance/refrigerator section is
switched off but not cleaned and the
door left shut, there is a danger of
mould and odours building up inside
the appliance.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food is stored in the
refrigerator,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The
appliance is designed for use within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool)
The fan switches on automatically when
the cooling system for the refrigerator
switches on. It distributes the
temperature in the appliance to all areas
more evenly so that all the food is
chilled to about the same degree.
. . . in the freezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10°C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or fully defrosted food must not be
refrozen. Food may be refrozen once it
has been cooked, as the high
temperatures achieved when cooking
destroy most micro-organisms.
. . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone is controlled automatically and
maintained at 0 to 3°C.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the current mean
refrigerator section temperature and
the current temperature in the
warmest part of the freezer section.
If the temperature in the freezer section
is not within the normal temperature
display range, dashes will flash in the
display.
Depending on the room temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
several hours until the selected
temperature is reached and displayed
steadily.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer section
The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section are set
separately.
Select the refrigerator or the freezer
section.
Use the two sensors underneath the
display to set the temperature.
By touching the sensor
– the temperature will get colder
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– the temperature will get warmer.
While the temperature is being set, the
temperature value will flash.
The correct temperature
The following information appears in the
display while the sensors are being
touched:
– When first tapped: The last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent touch of a sensor:
The temperature is adjusted in 1°C
steps.
– Leaving a finger on the sensor
changes the temperature
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.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display, as it will take this long for the
appliance to give an accurate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, you will need
to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
– in the refrigerator section from 3°C to
9°C.
– in the freezer section from -15°C to
-26°C.
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The correct temperature
Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
In the PerfectFresh Pro zone, the
temperature is automatically maintained
between 0and 3°C. However, if you
would like it to be warmer or colder, e.g.
when storing fish, you can adjust the
temperature slightly.
The default setting for the
temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone is5. Under certain
circumstances, a setting from level 1
to4 can cause negative
temperatures to be reached. Food
could freeze.
If this happens select a higher level.
You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by
touching the or sensor. You can
choose from settings 1 to 9:
1: lowest temperature
9: highest temperature
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is saved and the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
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Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise, the appliance electronics
will exit settings mode automatically
after approximately one minute.
The newly set temperature for the
PerfectFresh Pro zone will be reached
gradually.
Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze
SuperCool
The SuperCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting
(depending on 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.
Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it
is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
section.
Switching off SuperCool
The SuperCool function switches off
automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The appliance will then run at normal
power.
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 no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
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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 2kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 6hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food, the
SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 24hours beforehand.
Switching off SuperFreeze
The SuperFreeze function switches
itself off automatically after approx. 30–
65 hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
duration before the SuperFreeze
function switches off. The SuperFreeze
symbol will go out and the appliance
will run at normal power again.
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.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The freezer section symbol will light up
yellow.
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 appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.
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Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so that
it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
Temperature and door alarm
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 sensor for the
freezer section flashes and the alarm
symbol in the display will flash
simultaneously. An alarm will also
sound.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
Audible and visual signals will be
activated,
– when the appliance is switched on
and the temperature in a temperature
zone differs greatly from the set
temperature,
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
Switching the temperature 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 alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol will keep flashing
until the set temperature has been
reached.
– if a lot of room air enters the freezer
when food is being loaded,
rearranged or taken out.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once,
– when you freeze fresh food that is still
warm,
– in the event of a power cut,
– if the appliance has a fault.
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 again.
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Temperature and door alarm
Door alarm
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy
consumption and food becoming warm
if the door is left open.
An alarm will sound if the 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 door 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 settings mode.
When in settings mode, the door
alarm and other fault messages are
automatically deactivated although the
alarm symbol appears in the
display.
Settings options
Switching the safety lock on/off
Switching audible tones on/off
Changing the display brightness
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone
Switching Sabbath mode on/off
Activating the charcoal filter
replacement indicator or
resetting the counter
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone is described in
the section “The correct temperature”.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent:
– switching off,
– temperature changes,
– selection of SuperCool and
SuperFreeze,
– adjustment of settings (only switching
off the safety lock is possible).
The safety lock prevents the appliance
being used without your knowledge, for
example by children.
Switching the safety lock on/off
Touch the settings sensor.
All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the flashes.
All other settings options are described
below.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
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Further settings
By touching either the or sensor
you can now set whether the safety
lock is 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
symbol flashes.
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,
lights up in the display.
Audible tones
The appliance has audible tones such
as the keypad tone and the door and
temperature alarms.
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.
All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol appears in the
display.
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Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
By touching the or 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.
Further settings
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness to
suit the light conditions in the room.
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 flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol appears in the display.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise, the electronics will leave
settings mode automatically after
approx. one minute.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
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Further settings
By touching the or 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
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 mode
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 and SuperFreeze (if
previously switched on).
The following can be selected:
– the settings sensor for switching off
Sabbath mode
– and the On/Off sensor.
The Sabbath mode will switch itself off
automatically after approx. 120 hours.
Ensure that the appliance doors are
properly closed, as visual and audible
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 flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
As soon as the symbol goes out in
the display after 3seconds, 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.
By touching the or sensor you
can now switch on Sabbath mode. To
do this, select setting 1.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol lights up.
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Further settings
Charcoal filter replacement
indicator
The appliance is not supplied with
filters with holder KKF-FF (Active
AirClean). These are available to
purchase separately (see “Optional
accessories”).
After fitting charcoal filters, the charcoal
filter replacement indicator has to be
activated.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes in the
display and the symbol lights up.
You will be reminded to replace the
filters after approx. 6months (see
“Cleaning and Care - Replacing the
charcoal filters”). The symbol will
light up in the display.
After replacing the charcoal filter(s), the
counter must be reset. The indicator will
then go out.
Activating the charcoal filter replacement indicator or resetting the counter
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the
symbol flashes.
Touch or to make your selection:
:Charcoal replacement indicator
deactivated
1:Charcoal replacement indicator
activated
2:Counter reset
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 appliance electronics
will exit settings mode automatically
after approximately one minute.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
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Using the refrigerator efficiently
Different storage zones
Due to the natural air circulation there
are different temperature zones in the
refrigerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
the different temperature zones when
placing food in the appliance.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of
the refrigerator, as this is essential for
keeping the appliance cool.
Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator section as it may freeze to
the back wall.
This appliance has DynaCool, which
helps to keep an even temperature
when the fan is running. When
DynaCool is switched on, the
difference between the various zones
is less pronounced.
Warmest area
The warmest area is located in the top
section of the main storage area and
the door. Use this for storing butter so
that it remains spreadable and for
cheese so that it retains its flavour.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator
section is directly above the
PerfectFresh Pro zone dividing plate
and at the back of the appliance. The
temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone compartments is even colder.
Use these areas in the refrigerator
section and in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone 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
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5°C because it
is sensitive to cold. Depending on the
type of food, the appearance,
consistency, flavour and/or vitamin
content may be altered if stored at too
cold a temperature.
Foods which are sensitive to cold
include:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges,
mandarines, grapefruits
– Fruit which is not yet ripe
– Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
capsicums, tomatoes, zucchini
– Hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan,
mountain cheese.
What to be aware of when shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.
Useful tip: Take a cooler bag with you
when shopping and on return place
food into the appliance immediately.
Storing food correctly
Ensure that food stored in the
refrigerator section is in packaging or
covered properly (some exceptions
apply in the PerfectFresh Pro zone).
This will prevent food smells from
affecting other foods, food from drying
out, and also any cross-contamination
of bacteria. This is especially important
when storing meat products.
By ensuring that the temperature
settings are correct and by taking
appropriate hygiene measures, you can
prolong the storage life of your food
considerably.
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
The PerfectFresh Pro zone provides
ideal storage conditions for fruit,
vegetables, fish, meat and dairy
products. Food stays fresh considerably
longer while retaining both flavour and
vitamins.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone is controlled automatically and
maintained at 0 to 3°C. While lower
than the temperature in a conventional
refrigerator, this is the optimum
temperature range for storing fresh food
which is not sensitive to cold. The
deterioration process is decelerated at
this temperature range so food can be
stored without loss of freshness for
considerably longer.
In addition, the humidity level in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone can be regulated
to suit the food being stored. Food
retains its own moisture if stored at a
higher humidity and does not dry out as
quickly. This allows it to stay crisp and
fresh for longer.
The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided
into two compartments:
The Info system (shown here in
sections) above the PerfectFresh Pro
zone helps you to choose the correct
compartment and the appropriate
setting in the humidity controlled
compartment.
– The temperature in the upper dry
compartment is between 0and3°C
and the humidity level is not
increased. Use this compartment to
store fish, meat, dairy products and
any other type of food, providing it is
wrapped.
Remember that the freshness of the
food when first placed in the
appliance is the most important factor
in determining how long it will stay
fresh.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh Pro
zone approx.30to60minutes before
using it. The aroma and taste do not
fully develop until the food has
reached room temperature.
– The lower humidity controlled
compartment has a temperature of
0°C to 3°C, and the humidity level is
increased depending on the position
of the slide control: not increased,
or / increased. With increased
humidity use this compartement to
store fruit and vegetables.
Each type of food has its own
characteristics and requires certain
storage conditions.
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
Dry compartment
The dry compartment is suitable for
storing perishable foods such as:
– Fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans
– Meat, poultry, sausages
– Deli salads
– Dairy products such as yoghurt,
cheese, cream, quark etc.
– Any type of food can in fact be stored
in this compartment, as long as it is
packaged.
The most important aspect of the dry
compartment is its low temperature.
The humidity level is similar to that in a
conventional refrigerator.
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.
For hygiene reasons always keep these
foods covered or wrapped.
Humidity controlled
compartment, /
Humidity level not increased
At the setting the humidity controlled
compartment becomes a dry
compartment - the slide control opens
the vents in the compartment so that
moisture can escape (see “Dry
compartment ”).
Increased humidity /
With the slide control in the or
setting, the humidity controlled
compartment is suitable for storing fruit
and vegetables:
– Select the setting if storing a large
quantity of fruit and vegetables - the
slide control partially closes the vents
in the compartment so that some of
the moisture present is retained.
– To store only a small quantity of fruit
and vegetables in the humidity
controlled compartment, select the
setting - the slide control closes
the vents in the compartment
completely so that all of the moisture
present is retained.
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Useful tip: If the humidity level is too
high and a lot of moisture has collected
in the compartment, select the
setting. If the humidity level is too
low, wrap the food in airtight packaging.
The humidity level in the humidity
controlled compartment is determined
by the type and quantity of food being
stored when it is not packaged.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
High humidity in the humidity
controlled compartment can cause
condensate to build up on the floor
of the compartment as well as
beneath the lid.
This should be removed with a cloth.
Note for test institutes:
When measuring the energy
consumption in accordance with the
standard, the slide control in the
humidity controlled compartment
should be set to the setting
(“increased humidity”).
Regulating the humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment
The slide control is used to regulate the
amount of moisture in the humidity
controlled compartment with the
settings , and .
Push the slide control all the way to
the back and then slowly release it.
The slide control will automatically click
into the position.
To select setting or , push the
slide control to the back again and
release it so that it clicks into position
or .
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
If you are not satisfied with your
stored food (for example the food
wilts or becomes limp after only a
short storage time), check the
following:
Only place fresh food in the appliance
as the initial condition of the food is
crucial to maintaining freshness.
Clean the PerfectFresh Pro
compartments before storing food in
them.
Dry the surface of very moist food
before placing it in the refrigerator.
Do not store any food in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone which is
sensitive to cold (see "Food which is
not suitable for storage in the
refrigerator section").
For the type of food being stored,
select the correct PerfectFresh Pro
compartment and the appropriate
position of the slide control for the
humidity controlled compartment (low
or high humidity).
An increased humidity level / in
the humidity controlled compartment
is achieved by the moisture present in
the food being stored, i.e. the more
food stored in the compartment, the
higher the humidity.
If too much moisture has gathered in
the compartment at the setting
and the food has been affected,
select the setting. Otherwise dry
the floor and underneath the lid with
a cloth and place a rack or similar
item in the compartment so that
excess moisture can drain away.
If the humidity level is too low despite
the setting, wrap the food in
airtight packaging.
If you think that the temperature in
the PerfectFresh Pro zone is too high
or too low, try regulating it slightly
first by changing the temperature by
1 or 2°C. See “Adjusting the
temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone”. If ice crystals start to form on
the floor of the PerfectFresh Pro
compartments, increase the
temperature as otherwise the cold
temperature will damage the food.
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf
Lift up the door shelf / bottle 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.
Adjusting the bottle holder
The bottle holder can be moved to the
left or right to create 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.
Detach the bottle holder from the
back edge of the bottle shelf.
Moving the adjustable shelf / adjustable shelf with lighting
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Raise the shelf and pull it forwards
slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.
Push in the shelf until it clicks into
position.
The raised edge at the back must face
upwards to prevent food from touching
the back of the appliance and freezing
to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from
being dislodged by mistake.
Adjustable shelves with lighting
The LED lighting is located on the
stainless steel strip 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.
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack is available as an
optional accessory (see “Guide to the
appliance - Optional accessories”).
The bottle rack can be placed on
different levels in the appliance.
Raise the rack and pull it forwards
slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.
The stop bar at the back must face
upward to prevent the bottles from
touching the back wall.
PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers
The drawers in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone sit on telescopic runners and can
be removed for filling, emptying or
cleaning purposes:
Remove the bottle shelf from the door
to make it easier to take out the
drawers.
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
Holding the sides of the drawer at the
back, lift it up and then pull it
forwards and out.
Push the runners back in to avoid
injury or damage.
The bottle rack has stoppers at the
sides to prevent it from being pulled
out unintentionally.
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Carefully pull the lid between the
drawers slightly forwards, then take it
down and out.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Be careful not to wash out the
special lubricant in the telescopic
runners during cleaning.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
damp cloth to clean them.
To replace the lid, insert it from
underneath into the holders and push
it back until it clicks into place.
To replace the drawers
Push the runners back in completely
and then place the drawers on them.
Push the drawers back into the
appliance until they click into
position.
Moving the charcoal filters
Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
AirClean) holder are available as
optional accessories (see “Guide to
the appliance - Optional accessories”).
When you are storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese):
– Place the holder with the charcoal
filters on the shelf where this food is
kept.
To move the charcoal filters, pull the
holder upwards to remove it from the
protective strip.
Refit it on the protective strip of the
shelf you wish to use it on.
– Change the charcoal filters sooner if
necessary.
– Use more charcoal filters (with
holders) in the appliance (see “Guide
to the appliance - Optional
accessories”).
The holder for the charcoal filters sits
on the protective strip at the back of the
shelf.
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Freezing and storing food
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells,
which then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is
reabsorbed by the cells; the rest
collects around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer section, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use-by date,
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18°C.
Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cooler bag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible as it will
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted
food may only be refrozen after it has
been cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
Only freeze food which is fresh and
in good condition.
Tips on home freezing – The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of precooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched
before freezing. To blanch, immerse
the trimmed and washed vegetables
in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
Remove and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack
ready for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets,
schnitzel or rolled meat with a sheet
of plastic freezer film. This prevents
them from freezing together in a
block.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing. The taste or intensity
of some spices alters when frozen.
– Allow hot foods and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in
the freezer causes food that is
already frozen to partially thaw and
increases energy consumption.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– Plastic cling wrap
– Tubular polyethylene film
– Aluminum foil
– Freezer containers and bags
Unsuitable packing material
– Wrapping paper
– Grease-proof paper
– Cellophane
– Bin bags
– Plastic shopping bags
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer burn on food.
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– freezer tape
Useful tip: Freezer bags may also be
sealed using home heat sealing kits.
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
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Freezing and storing food
Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFeeze
function for some time before placing
food in the freezer (see “Using
SuperCool and SuperFreeze”). This
helps food which is already stored in
the freezer to remain frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
The following maximum loading
weights must not be exceeded:
– Freezer drawer = 25kg
– Glass shelf = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
- Freezing small items
Freeze small items in the upper freezer
drawers.
- Freezing the maximum amount
Ensure ventilation slots at the back
of the freezer section are always free
from obstruction.
If the ventilation slots are blocked the
cooling performance will decrease
and energy consumption will
increase.
Place food on the glass plate in such
a way that the ventilation slots are
not blocked.
Please note that when removing the
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer
must always remain in the freezer.
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.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as
possible.
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Freezing and storing food
Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food is very variable,
even at a constant temperature of
-18°C. Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. For example fat
can become rancid from contact with
oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide
values for the storage life of different
food groups in the freezer section.
Food group Storage
time
(months)
Ice cream 2 - 6
Bread, baked goods 2 - 6
Cheese 2 - 4
Fish, oily 1 - 2
Fish, lean 1 - 5
Sausage, ham 1 - 3
Game, pork 1 - 12
Defrosting frozen food
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven
– in an oven using “Fan Heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
– at room temperature
– in the refrigerator section (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)
– in a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially defrosted fish
can be placed directly into a hot frying
pan.
Thicker pieces of meat and fish (e.g.
minced beef, chicken, fish fillet) should
not come into contact with other food
when defrosting. Collect the defrosting
liquid and then pour it away, making
sure you wash the container it was in,
the sink and your hands.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Poultry, beef 2 - 10
Vegetables and fruit 6 - 18
Herbs 6 - 10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
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Freezing and storing food
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.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Removing the drawers and glass plates from the freezer
The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying or cleaning purposes.
You can also use the space in the
freezer more flexibly. If you wish to
freeze large items such as a turkey or
game, the glass cold plates between
the drawers can be removed.
Pull out the drawers as far as they will
go, and then lift them up and out.
Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it
forwards and out.
Using accessories
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.
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.
Useful tip: When placing fresh food in
the freezer, use the cool pack to
separate the fresh food from the food
which is already frozen so that the
frozen food does not begin to thaw.
Useful tip: The cool pack can also be
used in a cool bag to keep food or
drinks cool for a short period of time.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full of water and place it on the
bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer if
it is stuck.
Useful tip: The ice cubes can be easily
loosened by holding the tray briefly
under running water.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
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Automatic defrosting
Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh Pro zone
The refrigerator section and the
PerfectFresh Pro zone defrost
automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the PerfectFresh Pro
zone while the compressor is running.
You do not need to remove this, as it
will defrost and evaporate automatically
with the warmth generated by the
appliance.
The condensate is drained away
through a channel and drain hole, then
fed into an evaporation system at the
back of the appliance.
Condensate must be able to
drain away unhindered at all times.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this.
Freezer section
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the evaporator
and is automatically defrosted and
dissipated from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in the
freezer will not defrost with this system.
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Cleaning and care
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the lighting.
Steam from a steam cleaning
appliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a service call.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers,
– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
To clean the stainless steel surfaces
on the appliance, we recommend
using the Miele Care product for
stainless steel (see “Optional
accessories”).
This product contains substances that
are gentle to stainless steel surfaces
and, unlike stainless steel cleaners, it
does not contain polishing agents.
Soiling is gently removed and each
time the original Miele Care product
for stainless steel is used, it applies a
protective film against dirt and water.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
the appliance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
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Cleaning and care
Preparing the appliance for cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
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 on/off”).
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Remove the door shelves and the
bottle shelves from the door.
Remove the compartment drawers
and their lids from the PerfectFresh
Pro zone (see “Adjusting the interior
fittings - PerfectFresh Pro zone
compartments”).
Dismantling the adjustable shelves / adjustable shelves with lighting
The stainless steel strip with LED
lighting must not be placed in water
when cleaning it.
Clean the stainless steel strip with
LED lighting with a damp cloth.
The stainless steel strip with LED
lighting or the stainless steel trim on
the adjustable shelves is not suitable
for cleaning in a dishwasher.
Remove the strips before placing the
shelves in the dishwasher.
Remove the glass shelf from the
dividing plate.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
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Cleaning and care
Proceed as follows to remove the
stainless steel strip with LED lighting
and the rear protective strip:
Place the adjustable shelf on a soft
surface (e.g. tea towel) with the top
side facing downwards.
The stainless steel strip with LED
lighting has a metal disc (contacts) at
the front left corner which supplies
power to the LED lighting.
These can become damaged when
the strip is removed.
Ensure that you always loosen the
side on which the contacts (metal
disc) are not located first.
Dismantling the bottle and door shelves
The stainless steel trim on the
bottle and door shelves is not
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
Remove the trim before cleaning the
door shelves in a dishwasher.
To remove the stainless steel trim:
Place the door/bottle shelf with the
front side on the work surface.
Remove one end of the trim and pull
it off the shelf. Then remove the entire
stainless steel trim from the shelf.
Grasp the plastic surround on the
left-hand side of the stainless steel
strip at its rearmost point.
1. Pull the plastic surround away from
the shelf and
2. pull the strip off at the same time.
Then do the same on the opposite
side.
3. Remove the protective strip at the
back.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel strip and the protective strip in
reverse order.
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After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel trim in reverse order.
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the interior and accessories
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Clean up any spills, stains or food
immediately. Do not allow them to dry
and stick to the appliance.
Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel trim on the bottle
or door shelves is not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
Remove the stainless steel trim and
strips before putting the shelves into
the dishwasher.
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
The following parts are suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher:
The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing programme selected
must not exceed 55°C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher.
This discolouration does not affect the
stability of the parts.
– the bottle holder, butter dish, egg
tray, ice cube tray
(depending on model)
– the bottle and door shelves (without
stainless steel trim)
– the adjustable shelves (with the trim
and strips removed)
– the stainless steel trims or strips
– the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves
– all drawers and drawer lids
(depending on model)
– the cool pack
– the bottle rack
Clean these parts by hand.
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Cleaning and care
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.
To do this, remove the PerfectFresh
Pro zone drawers.
Be careful not to wash out the
special lubricant in the telescopic
runners during cleaning.
The PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers sit
on telescopic runners. Wipe the
telescopic runners with a damp cloth
to clean them.
Remove any soiling on stainless steel
trims and strips with the Miele Care
product for stainless steel.
Useful tip: Always apply this care
product after cleaning to protect
stainless steel surfaces and prevent resoiling.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while and to
prevent odours building up.
Cleaning the door seals
If a door seal is damaged or if it
has come out of the groove, the door
will not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the air vents
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting
brush, for example). A build-up of
dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
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Cleaning and care
Starting up the appliance after cleaning
Refit all shelves and accessories in
the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the SuperFreeze function
for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.
Switch on the SuperCool function for
a while so that the refrigerator section
can cool down quickly.
Place food back in the refrigerator
section and close the door.
Place the freezer drawers with the
frozen food back into the freezer
section and close the door.
Switch off the SuperFreeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
Replacing the charcoal filters
Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
AirClean) holder are available as
optional accessories (see “Guide to
the appliance - Optional accessories”).
Replace the charcoal filters in the
holder every 6months.
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters
are available from Miele or via the
internet at shop.miele.com.
Useful tip: The holder for the charcoal
filters is dishwasher-safe.
Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards
to remove it from the shelf.
When in position the charcoal filters
must not touch the back wall of the
appliance as the moisture could
cause them to stick to the back wall.
Insert the new charcoal filters into
the holder so that they do not
protrude over the edge of the holder.
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Cleaning and care
Remove both charcoal filters and
place the new filters with the raised
edge pointing downwards in the
holder.
Place the holder in the middle of the
raised edge at the back of the shelf
so that it clicks into position.
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Problem solving guide
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied
without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't
need a service call.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The
temperature in the
appliance rises.
The appliance is not switched on and the mains
connection symbol is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not correctly inserted into the socket or
not switched on at the socket.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket and switch
on. The mains connection symbol appears in
the display when the appliance is switched off.
Check whether the mains circuit breaker has tripped.
There could be a fault with the appliance, the
household electrical wiring or another electrical
appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is too low for this appliance.
If the room temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer to
become too warm.
See the information in “Installation – Location”.
Increase the temperature of the room.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and runs for
longer periods of time,
and the temperature in
the appliance is too low.
The ventilation gaps are covered or have become too
dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a
regular basis.
The doors have been opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for
refrigerating or freezing.
Only open the doors when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance doors are not closed properly. A thick
layer of ice may have formed in the freezer section.
Close the appliance doors.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and increase the energy
consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The higher
the room temperature, the longer the compressor will
run.
See “Installation advice - Location”.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food was placed in the freezer at
once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The SuperCool function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch SuperCool off
early yourself.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can turn SuperFreeze off early
yourself.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The compressor runs
continuously.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigerator at the
bottom near the
compressor (depending
on model).
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an
operation and fault
diagnosis LED indicator
light.
The door seal is
damaged and needs to
be replaced.
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the
appliance.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less
cooling is required.
The indicator light flashes several times every
5seconds.
A fault has occurred.
Call Miele.
The indicator light flashes regularly every
15seconds.
This is not a fault. This flashing is normal.
No tools are required to change the door seal.
Change the door seal. A replacement is available
from Miele.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the
groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check if the door seal is damaged.
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Problem solving guide
Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and remedy
The symbol lights up
in the display. You
cannot switch the
appliance off.
The alarm symbol
lights up in the display
together with the
refrigerator section
sensor, and an acoustic
alarm can be heard.
The alarm symbol
flashes in the display
together with the
sensor for the freezer
section. An audible
alarm will also sound.
The safety lock has been activated.
Deactivate the safety lock (see “Further settings –
Switching the safety lock on/off”).
The door alarm has been activated.
Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol
will go out and the alarm will stop.
The temperature alarm has been activated.
The temperature in the freezer has risen higher or
fallen lower than the temperature which has been set.
This could be due to, for example:
– the freezer door being opened too often, or being
left open.
– a large quantity of food being placed in the freezer
section at once without switching on SuperFreeze.
lights up in the
display.
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– a lengthy interruption to the power supply.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The alarm symbol will go out and the sensor for
the freezer section lights up again constantly. The
alarm will stop.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
The Replace charcoal filter reminder setting has
been activated. This is the reminder to change the
charcoal filter (Active AirClean).
Replace the charcoal filters in the holder (see
“Cleaning and care - Replacing the charcoal
filters”).
Reset the counter (see “Further settings - Charcoal
filter replacement indicator”).
Problem solving guide
Message Possible cause and remedy
“F0toF9” appears in
the display.
The following appears
in the display:
“FE*”.
The power symbol
flashes in the display
and the warning tone
sounds.
The temperature display
will show the warmest
temperature recorded in
the freezer during a
power failure or an
interruption to the
power supply.
The symbol lights up
in the display and the
appliance does not get
cold, although the
controls and the interior
lighting are working.
There is a fault.
Call Miele.
There is a fault.
Call Miele.
Indication of a power failure: The temperature in the
appliance over the last few days or hours has risen
too high because of a power cut or an interruption to
the power supply.
The appliance will go back to the last temperature
setting when the power is back on.
Touch the alarm off sensor.
The display of the warmest temperature recorded in
the freezer will disappear. The display will then revert
to showing the current temperature in the freezer
section.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appliance
to be presented in Miele Experience Centres and retail
stores without switching on refrigeration. Do not
activate this setting for domestic use.
Switch off Demo mode (see “Information for Miele
Experience Centres and Chartered Agents - Demo
mode”).
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Problem solving guide
The interior lighting is not working
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
Sabbath mode is switched on: the display is dark
and the appliance is cooling.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the Sabbath
mode.
The temperature will appear in the display and the
interior lighting will come on (see “Further settings Switching Sabbath mode on/off”).
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches
itself off automatically after approx. 15minutes if the
door is left open. If this is not the case, there is a fault.
Danger of electric shock!
There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.
The LED lighting must only be repaired or replaced
by a qualified service technician.
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Danger of injury from LED lighting! Light
intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or
damaged, or be removed due to damage. This
could cause injury to your eyes.
Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. a magnifying
glass).
Call Miele.
Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The LED lighting on one
of the adjustable
shelves does not work.
The adjustable shelf is not sitting correctly in the
support ribs.
Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the
shelf supports. The shelf has a metal disc
(contacts) at the front left corner which supplies
power to the LED lighting.
Push in the shelf until it clicks into position.
The metal disc is not clean and dry.
Clean it with a damp cloth and then dry with a lint-
free cloth.
The LED lighting on the stainless steel strip is faulty.
Danger of electric shock!
There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.
The LED lighting must only be repaired or replaced
by a qualified service technician.
Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light
intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or
damaged, or be removed due to damage. This
could cause injury to your eyes.
Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying
glass or similar).
Replace the shelf with LED lighting (available from
Miele).
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The LED lighting on the
adjustable shelves does
not work.
Liquid has spilt onto the LED lighting on one of the
shelves or the metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand
shelf supports.
The safety switch-off mechanism has switched off the
LED lighting on all the shelves.
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 shelf supports 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.
Close the appliance door.
When the door is reopened, the interior lighting will
work again.
If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
Call Miele.
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Problem solving guide
Other problems
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The door to the freezer
section will not open
because it has been
opened and closed too
many times in
succession.
The floor of the
refrigerator is wet.
There is no audible
alarm although the door
has been open for a
long time.
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening
and closing the door is preventing the door from
opening. Wait approx. 1 minute and then try again. It
should now open without force.
The condensate drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been switched
off in settings mode (see “Further settings - Audible
tones”).
This is not a fault. The heat which results from the
cooling process is used to avoid the build-up of
condensation on the appliance.
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Noises
Normal
noises
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
Blubb,
blubb ...
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
Sssrrrrr ... You can sometimes hear the sound of the fan inside the
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises Possible cause and remedy
Rattling,
vibrating
What causes them
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
motor on and off.
appliance.
the appliance.
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture. Move it away.
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Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove the cable clips.
Contact in case of fault
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
Miele.
Contact information for Miele can be
found at the end of this document.
Please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance when
contacting Miele. This information can
be found on the data plate.
The data plate is located inside the
appliance.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2years.
For more information about countryspecific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele.
Service
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Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents
Demo mode
The appliance can be demonstrated in
the showroom or at exhibitions in
“Demo mode”. In this mode the control
panel and interior lighting are active but
the compressor remains switched off,
so that the appliance does not cool
down.
Switching on Demo mode
Switch the appliance off using the
On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is still activated.
The temperature display disappears
and the mains connection symbol
lights up.
Place your finger on the sensor,
and leave it there.
At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the sensor).
Keep your finger on the sensor
until the symbol appears in the
display.
Then take your finger off the
sensor.
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Demo mode is switched on and the
symbol lights up in the display.
Information for Miele Experience Centres and
Switching off Demo mode
The symbol is illuminated in the
display.
Touch the settings sensor.
All selectable symbols appear in the
display and the symbol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
1 flashes in the display (Demo mode is
active) and the symbol is illuminated.
Chartered Agents
Touch the or sensor so that 0
appears in the display (Demo mode is
inactive).
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 Demo mode is switched off and the
symbol disappears.
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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an AC single phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a suitable residual
current device (RCD).
The accessibility of the plug must
always be ensured in order to be able to
quickly separate the appliance from the
mains.
If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a
separator for each terminal must be
present. There must be an all-pole
contact gap of 3 mm in the switch.
The plug and mains connection cable
must not come into contact with the
back of the appliance as vibrations can
cause damage to these components.
This, in turn, could result in a short
circuit.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to an
inverter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. solar
power. When switched on, peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the appliance,
causing it to overheat.
If the mains connection cable needs to
be replaced, this must be done by a
qualified electrician.
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
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Installation advice
Side-by-side units
The appliance has two side-wall heaters
encased in foam and can be installed
side-by-side with other appliances.
Each appliance must be installed in its
own housing unit.
Please contact Miele for information
on which combinations are suitable for
your appliance.
Risk of injury and damage!
This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip over. To avoid a
hazard, it must be fixed in
accordance with the instructions.
Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the appliance has been built in and
secured in its housing in accordance
with these operating and installation
instructions.
Fire risk and danger of damage!
This refrigeration appliance must not
be installed underneath a cooktop.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your
refrigerator please bear in mind that it
will use more energy if installed near a
heater, cooktop or other appliance that
gives off heat. Direct sunlight should
also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor will run and the
higher the energy consumption will be.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
– The mains socket must not be
located directly behind the appliance
and must be easily accessible.
– The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
– Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
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Installation advice
In environments with high
humidity condensation can build up
on the exterior of the appliance.
This condensate can cause corrosion
of the appliance walls.
For prevention, it is advisable to
install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air
conditioned room.
After installation please ensure that
the appliance doors close properly,
the ventilation gaps are not covered
and that the appliance has been
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10 to +32°C
N +16 to +32°C
ST +16 to +38°C
T +16 to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the compressor switching
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise with
the risk of food deteriorating and going
off.
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Installation advice
Ventilation
If the required ventilation gaps
are not adhered to, the compressor
will switch on more often and run for
longer.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, may cause damage to the
compressor.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps.
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 gaps in the plinth,
housing unit and above the appliance
must amount to a free airflow of at
least 200cm² to ensure that air can
circulate without hindrance.
If ventilation grilles are to be inserted
into the ventilation gaps, the
ventilation gaps must be larger than
200cm². The unobstructed airflow of
200cm² is calculated by adding up
the total area of ventilation openings
in the grilles.
– Important! The larger the ventilation
gaps, the less energy the appliance
will use.
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
must also be cleaned on a regular
basis to remove dust.
– Air intake occurs via the plinth at
the bottom of the appliance and the
air escapes at the top at the back
of the housing unit.
– A ventilation gap of at least 40mm
depth must be allowed for behind the
appliance for air to circulate.
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Installation advice
Top ventilation cross-section
The top ventilation cross-section can be
achieved in various ways:
a
directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 200cm²)
b
between the kitchen furniture and
the ceiling
c
in a suspended ceiling
Furniture door
Horizontal and vertical gaps
The thickness and edge radius of the
furniture door and the gap that runs
around the door, vertically and
horizontally, are specified depending on
the style of kitchen furniture.
It is essential to pay attention to the
following:
–Horizontal gap
The gap between the furniture door and
the kitchen unit door above or below,
respectively, must be at least 3mm.
– Vertical gap
If the gap between the appliance
furniture door and the adjoining
housing unit door or wall on the
hinged side is too small, the
appliance door could collide with the
adjoining housing unit door or wall
when opened.
It may be necessary to adjust the
size of this gap to suit the thickness
and edge radius of the appliance
furniture door.
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This must be taken into consideration
when planning your kitchen and when
replacing an old appliance with a new
one to ensure the installation conditions
required are met.
Installation advice
Appliance
furniture
door
Gap X [mm]
for different
edge radiiB
thickness
A [mm]
R 0 R 1,2 R 2 R 3
≥16 - 19 min. 3
20 5 4 4 3.5
21 5.5 5 4.5 4
22 6.5 6 5.5 5
Adjoining kitchen furniture front
A=Furniture front thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Weight of the furniture door
If the door panel is too heavy,
this can cause damage!
Fitting a furniture door panel which is
heavier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This can cause subsequent
functional problems.
Before fitting furniture doors, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted:
The maximum permitted weight of the
furniture doors is in kg:
Appliance Upper
door
KFNS 37682 iD 17 12
To fit large or segmented furniture
doors, a mounting kit or another pair
of fixing brackets can be ordered from
Miele.
Lower
door
Adjoining side wall
A=Furniture front thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Useful tip: Fit a spacer between the
housing unit body and the side wall.
This way you will get a sufficiently wide
gap.
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Installation advice
Before installing the appliance
Take the accessory pack which
includes installation parts and other
accessories out of the appliance and
remove the packaging strap holding
the door in place.
Do not remove the following from
the rear of the appliance:
– The spacers (depending on
model).These ensure that the gap
required between the back of the
appliance and the wall is maintained.
– 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 not
dangerous.
Remove the red transport safety
device (depending on model) and
close the hole left by it with the
stopper supplied.
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism?
If your old appliance had a different
type of hinging, the furniture door can
still be used. Remove the old hinges
from the housing unit. They are no
longer required because the furniture
door will now be fitted to the appliance
door. All the necessary parts are
supplied or can be ordered from Miele.
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
* The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560mm deep niche. The
appliance is fully functional in a 550mm niche but the energy consumption will be
slightly higher.
Before installation, ensure the building-in niche matches the required dimensions.
The required ventilation gaps must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct
functioning of the appliance.
Niche height [mm] AFreezer section
[mm]
B
KFNS 37682 iD 1772 – 1788 695
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Limiting the opening angle of the door
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.
For example, if the appliance door hits
an adjacent wall when opened, the
opening angle can be limited to 90°.
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the
appliance is installed.
The refrigerator section door must be
taken off in order to insert the pin into
the upper hinge of the freezer section
door.
Place the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The door opening angle is now limited
to 90°.
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Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand hinging is required,
the hinges must be changed.
Two people are needed for
changing the door hinging.
If a door seal is damaged or if it
has come out of the groove, the door
will not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Preparing to change the door hinging
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Open both appliance doors.
Remove covers , , and .
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance doors and your floor from
damage.
Remove the adjustable shelves/bottle
shelf from the appliance door.
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Changing the door hinging
Slightly loosen the screws and
on the hinges.
Push doors and outwards and
take them off their hinges.
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Unscrew the screws completely.
Place the fixing element on the
opposite side and loosely screw in
the screws .
Unscrew the screws 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
The soft-close mechanism
snaps shut when dismantled.
Place the door with the outer side
downwards on a stable surface.
Changing the door hinging
Unscrew the ball joint and screw it
into the adjacent hole.
Now turn over the appliance door so
that the outer side faces upwards
(hinges remain open).
Do not close the hinges.
Remove the soft-close mechanism
from the ball joint.
Unscrew the mounting and remove
the soft-close mechanism.
Undo the screws .
Place each hinge on the diagonally
opposite side
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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 onto the
hinge and tighten securely.
Open out the soft-close mechanism
and hook it onto the ball joint.
Push appliance doors and onto
the pre-fitted screws and , then
tighten the screws and .
Replace covers , , and .
Refit the locking pins in the top of the
hinges to prevent the doors opening
too far.
The pin must be inserted into the
freezer door hinge before the
refrigerator door is fitted (see “Limiting
the opening angle of the door”).
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Installing the appliance
Two people are required for installing
the appliance.
Install the appliance in a stable, solid
housing unit, positioned on an even
and level floor.
Secure the housing unit against
tipping.
Use a spirit level to align the housing
unit. The corners of the housing unit
must be at a 90° angle to each other,
otherwise the furniture door will not
align correctly with all 4 corners of
the housing unit.
To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:
The required ventilation gaps must be
adhered to (see “Installation advice Ventilation” and “Building-in
dimensions”).
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Installing the appliance
Parts required for installation
All installation parts are number coded.
This coding is also used in the
installation instructions.
– Required for installing the
appliance in its housing unit:
– Required for fitting the furniture
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.
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Preparing the appliance
Position the appliance in front of the
housing unit.
Installing the appliance
Screw the fixing brackets into the
pre-drilled holes in the appliance door
using the hex screws .
Secure a second pair of fixing
brackets in the handle area of the
door. Use the pre-drilled holes in the
appliance door.
Slide the cover strip into the
holders as shown.
Push the appliance about two thirds
of the way into the building-in niche.
When pushing the appliance into its
niche make sure that the mains cable
does not get trapped.
Useful tip: To help you push it into
position, tie a piece of string around the
plug to “increase” the length of the
connection cable.
Then pull the cable by the end of the
string through the housing unit. It will
then be easier to connect it once the
appliance is in the unit.
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Installing the appliance
With 16 mm thick unit walls:
Clip the spacers and on the
right-hand side of the hinges.
Open both appliance doors.
Remove the cover.
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Secure the securing plate with the
screws loosely into the top lefthand side of the appliance. Do not
tighten the screws so that you can
adjust the position of this part.
Fit the cover onto the fixing
bracket.
Screw the fixing bracket loosely
into the bottom of the appliance with
the screws. Do not tighten the
screws so that you can adjust the
position of this part.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the sealing strip.
Fix the sealing strip flush with the
front of the appliance on the door
opening side.
1. Position the sealing strip flush with
the lower edge of the top fixing.
2. Stick it down along its entire length.
Installing the appliance
If the appliance is pushed too far into
the niche, the doors may not close
properly once the furniture doors
have been fitted. This can cause ice
to build up, condensate to
accumulate and lead to faults in the
appliance. These can all lead to
increased energy consumption.
Push the appliance into the buildingin niche making sure a gap of 42mm
is maintained all round between the
appliance carcase and the front of
the housing unit side walls.
Installing the appliance
Push the appliance into the niche
until all fixing brackets at the top and
bottom are in line with the front edge
of the housing unit side wall.
This will create a gap all round of
42mm to the front edges of the
housing unit side walls.
– With 16 mm thick walls:
The spacers should touch the front
edge of the housing unit side walls at
the top and bottom.
– With 19 mm thick walls:
The front edges of the top and
bottom hinges should be flush with
the front edge of the housing side
wall.
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Installing the appliance
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 42mm.
Pull the appliance forwards by the
appropriate dimension.
Check again, to make sure there is a
gap of 42mm to the front edges of
the door fittings.
Useful tip: If possible, remove door
fittings and push the appliance into the
niche until all fixing brackets at the top
and bottom are in line with the front
edge of the housing unit side wall.
Securing the appliance in the niche
Press the appliance against the side
of the housing unit on the hinge side.
Align the appliance on both sides by
altering the adjustable feet using the
spanner supplied.
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Screw the chipboard screws
through the hinge plates at the top
and bottom and then the middle to
secure the appliance to the housing
unit.
Push the loose-fitting fixing bracket
against the side wall.
Installing the appliance
Break off the ends of the brackets
and dispose of them. They are no
longer needed.
Attach the respective covers and
to the fixing brackets.
Screw the fixing bracket to the
housing unit side wall using the
screws. Pre-drill the hole in the
housing unit if necessary.
Secure the fixing bracket to the
housing unit side walls using the
screws. Drill holes in the housing
unit side walls if necessary.
Important: Push the protruding
bracket using your thumb towards
the housing unit wall whilst tightening
the screws. The appliance must not
pull back into the unit.
Then tighten the screws and .
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Installing the appliance
For additional stability of the appliance
in the unit, push the rods supplied in
underneath the appliance between it
and the floor of the housing unit:
First secure the handle to one of
the rods.
Use the handle to push the rod into
the guide as far as it will go. Remove
the handle and fit it to the other rod
and push this into its guide as far as it
will go.
Important: Keep the handle
somewhere safe in case you ever
need to fit the appliance into a new
housing unit.
Close the appliance doors.
Fitting the furniture doors
The upper edge of the appliance
furniture door should be aligned with
the height of the furniture doors of the
adjacent kitchen units.
The furniture door must be mounted
plane and free of tension.
The following chapter describes the
installation of furniture doors with a
furniture front of at least 16-19mm
thickness.
Carry out the following steps on both
doors.
A gap of 8mm is set at the factory
between the appliance door and the
fixing bracket. Double check this gap
and reset it if necessary.
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Push the fitting aids 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).
Useful tip: Push up the fitting aids
with the furniture front until they are the
same height as the doors of adjacent
kitchen units.
Undo the nuts and take the fixing
bracket off together with the fitting
aids.
Installing the appliance
Place the furniture door with the outer
side downwards on a stable surface.
Using a pencil, lightly mark a line
down the centre of the inside of the
furniture door.
Hang the fixing bracket with the
fitting aids onto the inside of the
furniture door. Align the fixing bracket
centrally.
Secure the fixing bracket with 6short
chipboard screws (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.
Turn them around and fit them into
the middle slots on the fixing bracket
for safe keeping.
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Installing the appliance
Fit the side cover to the fixing
bracket on the opposite side of the
hinge.
Turn the furniture door over and
attach the handle (if needed).
Open the appliance door.
Hang the furniture door onto the
adjusting bolts.
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Loosely attach the nuts 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)
Use a screwdriver to adjust bolts .
Installing the appliance
Whilst counterholding the adjusting
bolts with a screwdriver, tighten
the nuts on the appliance doors
with the ring spanner.
The cover strip must be
completely hidden in the niche, and
must not protrude.
The distance between the appliance
door and the fixing bracket is set to
8mm at the factory. Adjust this
distance only within the dimensions
given in the diagram.
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Installing the appliance
Tighten all screws again.
Drill fixing holes in the furniture
door and screw in the screws.
Make sure the two metal edges are
aligned (Symbol//).
Close the appliance door and the
furniture door.
Adjusting the depth (Z)
Loosen the screws at the top of
the appliance door and the screw
on the lower fixing bracket. Move the
furniture door to create a gap of
2mm between the furniture door and
the housing unit.
Fit the top cover, and click it into
place.
Fit the side covers, making sure
they click into place.
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To make sure the appliance is
correctly fitted:
– The doors must close properly.
– The door must not touch the housing
unit.
– The seal at the top edge of the
handle side must fit properly.
To double check, place a torch in the
appliance and close the door.
Switch the lights off in the room. If
you can see any light shining out from
the sides of the appliance, double
check the installation.
Installing the appliance
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