Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge … and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer...

Operating and Installation InstructionsFridge-freezer Combination

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

en-US M.-Nr. 10 450 600

Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 14

How to save energy............................................................................................. 15

Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 17Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 20Optional accessories............................................................................................. 20

All-purpose microfiber cloth............................................................................. 20

Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 21Before first use ...................................................................................................... 21

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................ 21Operating the appliance ........................................................................................ 21

Switching the appliance on .............................................................................. 21Switching the appliance off .............................................................................. 22

Turning off for longer periods of time - Vacation mode........................................ 22

The correct temperature..................................................................................... 23. . . in the fridge section and in the PerfectFresh zone .......................................... 23. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 23Temperature display .............................................................................................. 24Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer........................................ 24

Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone ..................................... 25Temperature range ........................................................................................... 26

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ................................................. 27SuperCool function ............................................................................................... 27SuperFreeze function ............................................................................................ 28

Selecting additional settings .............................................................................. 29Sabbath mode .................................................................................................... 29

Turning on Sabbath mode................................................................................ 30Turning off Sabbath mode................................................................................ 30

Safety lock .......................................................................................................... 31Activating and deactivating the safety lock...................................................... 31

Changing the brightness of the temperature display ......................................... 33Changing the door seal heater setting ............................................................... 34

Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 36Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 36Door alarm............................................................................................................. 37

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Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 38Various cooling zones ........................................................................................... 38Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 39What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 40Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 40

Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone............................................................... 41Regulating the humidity level in the compartments .............................................. 41Using a compartment as a dry compartment ....................................................... 42Using a compartment as a humid compartment .................................................. 42

Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ......................................... 44Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 44Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 44Removing the glass plate above the PerfectFresh Pro zone................................. 44PerfectFresh zone compartments ......................................................................... 45

Adjusting the interior fittings (freezer section) ................................................. 46Freezer drawers ..................................................................................................... 46

Moving the dividing grille in the lower freezer drawer ...................................... 46Removing the freezer drawer containers.......................................................... 47

Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 48Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 48What happens when you freeze fresh food?......................................................... 48Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 48Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 49Before placing food in the freezer ......................................................................... 50Placing food in the freezer..................................................................................... 50Defrosting .............................................................................................................. 50Cooling drinks quickly ........................................................................................... 51

Making ice cubes ................................................................................................ 52Turning on the ice cube maker .............................................................................. 52Turning off the ice cube maker.............................................................................. 53

If the ice cube maker is going to be switched off for a long period of time .... 53Changing the size of the ice cubes .................................................................... 53

Automatic defrosting .......................................................................................... 55

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 56Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 56Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 57Interior and accessories ........................................................................................ 57Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 58

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Cleaning the ventilation grilles............................................................................... 58Changing the air filter ....................................................................................... 58After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 60

Frequently asked questions ............................................................................... 61

Causes of noises ................................................................................................. 72

Technical Service................................................................................................. 73

Plumbing .............................................................................................................. 74Information on the fresh water connection ........................................................... 74Connecting the water supply ................................................................................ 75

Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 78

Installation information ....................................................................................... 80

Installation and appliance dimensions .............................................................. 83Installation dimensions.......................................................................................... 83Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 84

Opening angle of the appliance doors ............................................................. 85Limiting the opening angle of the doors................................................................ 87Repositioning electrical cabling and the pipework for the fresh water supply...... 88

Electrical connection ........................................................................................ 88Plumbing .......................................................................................................... 89

Dimensions and weight of cabinet doors.............................................................. 90Flush installation............................................................................................... 90Frameless installation ....................................................................................... 91

Building in the appliance .................................................................................... 92Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 92

Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ......................................................... 93Checking the installation space ....................................................................... 93

Preparing the niche ............................................................................................... 93Fitting the anti-tip device.................................................................................. 93Fitting the anti-tip device in a building-in niche deeper than 24" (610 mm) .... 95

Pushing the appliance into the niche .................................................................... 96Aligning the appliance ........................................................................................... 97Aligning the freezer drawer fronts.......................................................................... 97Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................................................... 98Remove the fixing bracket..................................................................................... 98Securing the cabinet fronts to the freezer drawers ............................................. 100Securing the cabinet door to the refrigerator door.............................................. 100Fitting the air filter and ventilation grille............................................................... 103

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury anddamage to property.

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

Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-tions.

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

Danger of injury!This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the doorsare open.Keep the appliance doors shut until the appliance has been built inand secured in its housing in accordance with these operating andinstallation instructions.

Use

This appliance is intended for use in the home and in similar envi-ronments, for example– in shops, offices and similar work settings– on agricultural estates– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typicalhome settings.This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.


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This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling andstoring food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-ing fresh food and for making ice.Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could bedangerous.

This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping coolmedicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such ma-terials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposescan cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is notsuitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-correct use of the appliance.

People who lack physical, sensory or metal abilities, or experiencewith the appliance should not use it without supervision or have been instructed how to use it in a safe way and recognizeand understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children

To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on ornear the appliance.

The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at alltimes.

Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and keptout of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!

Technical safety

The refrigerant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complieswith statutory safety requirements.


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This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natu-ral gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is combustible,it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green-house effect.The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase inthe noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around thesystem. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effecton the performance of the appliance.Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of theappliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leakingrefrigerant can cause severe irritation to the eyes.In the event of any damage:

– avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,

– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,

– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min-utes, and

– contact Miele Technical Service.

The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room itshould be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is ina small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.For every 11 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. Theamount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate insidethe appliance.

To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that theconnection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the dataplate corresponds to the household supply.Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consulta qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteedwhen correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-tion tested by a qualified electrician.


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Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assuredif it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.

Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a powerbar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance.

Do not use the appliance in areas where there may be moisture orsplashing water (e.g., garages, laundry rooms, etc.). Moisture canreach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-stallations (e.g. on a ship).

Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Checkthe appliance for visible signs of damage.

For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it hasbeen built in.

The appliance must be disconnected from the electrical supplyduring installation, maintenance and repair work, and installationwork on the water connection. The appliance is only completely iso-lated from the electrical supply when:

– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or

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

Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed bya Miele authorized service technician in accordance with nationaland local safety codes and the provided installation instructions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department for examination, re-pair or adjustment.

The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance isnot repaired by a Miele approved service technician.


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Defective components should only be replaced by Miele originalparts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee thesafety of the appliance.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con-nection to the fresh water supply.

The ice cube maker is not intended to be used with a hot watersupply line.

Danger of injury! Never tamper with the movable components onthe ice cube maker or the element on the ice cube maker.

Proper 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 in-side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambienttemperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching offfor longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required tempera-ture.

WARNING! Danger of overheating! Do not cover or block the airvents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase thepower consumption and cause damage to the appliance.

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

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components couldcause flammable vapors to ignite.Danger of fire and explosion.

Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice creammaker) inside the appliance.Danger of sparking and explosion.


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Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liq-uids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles arenot left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-ing injury or damage.

Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance withwet 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 placeice cubes or popsicles in your mouth straight from the freezer sec-tion. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or popsicles cancause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury.

Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume de-frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional valueand spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen af-ter it has been cooked.

When eating stored food, there is a danger of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshnessand quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it isstored. Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage in-structions.

Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories fromother manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.


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Cleaning and care

Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a shortcircuit.

Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged orpointed objects to

– remove frost or ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrostit. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could containsubstances which could damage the plastic parts or which mightcause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.


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Californian statement No. 65

This product contains chemicals which are known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

Transport

To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright andin its packaging.

Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy andmust be transported by two people.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latchesor locks unusable.This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them-selves in and endangering their lives.

Children could become trapped in the appliance and could suffo-cate.

– Remove the appliance doors.

– Remove the drawers.

– Leave the shelves in the appliance so children cannot climb in-side.

Danger of electric shock!

– Cut the plug off the power cord.

– Cut the power cord off the old appliance.

Dispose of them separately from the appliance.

Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline orinflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.

Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data platefor coolant type).


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Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful notto damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by

– puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,

– kinking any pipework,

– 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 pene-trates the airways.

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of packaging materialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled.

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

Disposal of your old applianceElectrical and electronic appliancescontain valuable materials. They alsocontain certain substances, compoundsand components which were essentialfor the proper functioning and safe useof the equipment. Handling these mate-rials improperly by disposing of them inyour household waste can be harmful toyour health and the environment. There-fore, please do not dispose of your oldappliance with regular household wasteand follow local regulations on properdisposal.

Consult with local authorities, dealers orMiele in order to dispose of and recycleelectrical and electronic appliances.Miele assumes no responsibility fordeleting any personal data left on theappliance being disposed.

Take care not to damage the pipeworkat the back of your appliance before orduring transportation to an authorized,environmentally friendly collection de-pot.This way, coolant in the pipework andoil in the compressor will be contained,and will not leak into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliancedoes not pose a danger to childrenwhile being stored prior to disposal.See "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-TIONS" for more information.

How to save energy

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Normal energy consumption

Increased energy consumption

Installation /Maintenance

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

Protected from direct sun-light.

In direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources (ra-diator, range/oven).

Near a heat source (radiator,oven).

Where the ideal room tem-perature is approx. 68 °F(20 °C).

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

Air vents uncovered anddusted regularly.

Where the ventilation open-ings are blocked and full ofdust.

Temperature setting

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

The lower the temperature inthe appliance, the higher theenergy consumption.

PerfectFresh zone 32 °F(0 °C)

0°F (-18°C) in the freezersection

How to save energy

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Normal energy consumption

Increased energy consumption

Use The drawers and shelves arein the original arrangement.

Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organized way.

Frequent opening of thedoor for long periods willcause a loss of coldness.The appliance will cool downand the compressor will runfor longer periods.

Take an insulated cool bagwhen shopping and loadfood in the appliance assoon as possible.Replace any food removedas quickly as possible, be-fore it begins to thaw.Allow hot food and drinks tocool down before placingthem in the appliance.

Hot food or food at roomtemperature raises the tem-perature inside the appli-ance. The appliance will cooldown and the compressorwill run for longer periods.

Store food covered orwrapped.

The evaporation or conden-sation of liquids will cause aloss of coldness.

Place frozen food in the re-frigerator to defrost.

Do not overfill the appliancein order to allow the air tocirculate.

Poor air circulation willcause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance

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Control panel

a For turning off the door or tempera-ture alarm in the freezer section

b For turning the SuperCool functionon and off

c For turning the refrigerator section onand off

d Sensor for setting the temperature inthe refrigerator section(Up for colder; Down for warmer)

e Check/fault indicators– Power failure – Air filter needs cleaning – SuperCool is turned on – The safety lock has been acti-

vated f Display with temperature indicators

(top for the refrigerator section; bot-tom for the freezer section) and sym-bols (only visible when Settingsmode MENU is active (see "Selectingadditional settings")

g Check/fault indicators– Temperature alarm in the freezer

section – Ice cube maker is turned on – The SuperFreeze function is turned

on h Sensor for selecting the temperature

in the freezer section(Up for colder; Down for warmer)

i For turning the refrigerator section onand off

j For turning the SuperFreeze functionon and off

k For turning the ice cube maker onand off


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This drawing is for illustration purposes only.

a Control panel

b Fan (DynaCool)

c Egg tray / Door shelf

d Shelf

e Refrigerator section interior lighting

f Bottle shelf

g PerfectFresh zone with adjustable slide controls and Info system

h Freezer section interior lighting

i Automatic icemaker behind drawer

j Freezer drawers

k Ventilation grille with air filter located behind it and water connection


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Accessories supplied

Egg tray

Air filter

The air filter behind the ventilation grilleprotects the cooling system from dust.

Ice cube scoop

The ice cube scoop can be used forconveniently removing the ice cubesfrom the ice cube container.

Door opening angle limiter

The limiting pins supplied can be usedto limit the opening angle of the appli-ance doors. This is advisable if for ex-ample the appliance doors collide withan adjacent wall.

Optional accessoriesA range of useful Miele accessories andcare products are available for your ap-pliance.

Stainless steel maintenance

The stainless steel cleaning cloth isimpregnated with stainless steel condi-tioner for optimum cleaning and protec-tion.

Each application of the Miele stainlesssteel conditioner (supplied in a bottle)forms a water and dirt repellent protec-tive coating. It gently removes watermarks, fingerprints and other dirt for auniformly shiny surface.

All-purpose microfiber cloth

The microfiber cloth helps remove fin-gerprints and light soiling on surfacesmade of stainless steel, appliance cov-ers, windows, furniture, car windows,etc.

Accessories are available to order viathe Miele Webstore, from Miele di-rectly (see back cover for contact de-tails) or from your Miele dealer.

Switching on and off

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Before first use

Packaging material

Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance.

Cleaning and care

Please refer to the relevant instruc-tions in "Cleaning and care".

Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories.

Allow the appliance to stand for ap-prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it tothe power supply.This will help prevent any malfunc-tions.

Operating the applianceA light touch of the finger on the sen-sors is all that is required to operate thisappliance.

Switching the appliance on

The refrigerator and freezer sectionsare separately controlled and can beturned on and off so that only onesection is in use if necessary This isuseful, e.g. while on vacation if youonly want the freezer section to remainon.

Touch the sensor to switch the refrig-erator or freezer section on or off, sothat the relevant temperature appearsin the display.

The appliance will start cooling.

The interior lighting will come on whenthe refrigerator section door or a freezerdrawer is opened.

The temperature in the refrigerator sec-tion is shown in the top of the displayand the temperature in the freezer sec-tion is shown in the bottom of the dis-play.

If the temperature in the freezer sec-tion is not within the normal tempera-ture display range (below 32 °F / 0 °C),dashes will flash in the display.

The alarm symbol will also flash inthe control panel until the selectedtemperature has been reached.

To enable the temperature to get suf-ficiently cold inside the appliance, al-low the appliance to run for a fewhours before placing food in it. Donot place food in the freezer until thetemperature is at least 0 °F (-18 °C).

Switching on and off

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Switching the appliance off

To switch the refrigerator or freezersection on or off touch the sensor un-til the relevant temperature displaygoes out in the display. If this cannot be done, the safety lockis activated. The symbol will ap-pear in the control panel.

The interior lighting goes out and cool-ing is turned off.

Turning off for longer periodsof time - Vacation mode

If, during a long absence, the ap-pliance is switched off but notcleaned and the door(s) left shut,there is a danger of bacteria buildingup inside the appliance.It is essential to clean the appliance.

If the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time, e.g. whilston vacation:

close the water shut-off valve.

If the indicator light for the ice cubemaker begins to flash, this meansthat there is still water remaining in theice cube maker.

Leave the ice cube maker turned onfor another day so that the remainingice cubes can be produced.

When all remaining ice cubes havebeen produced, touch the On/Offsensor for the ice cube maker so thatthe indicator light for the ice cubemaker goes out in the right-handside of the display.

If you are going to be away for longerthan a month, please also:

remove and dispose of the remainingice cubes from the ice cube con-tainer,

take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place,

switch the appliance off,

unplug the power cord or trip the cir-cuit breaker,

clean the appliance (see "Cleaningand care"),

leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-ance and avoid odors building up in-side the appliance.

The correct temperature

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It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in the ap-pliance. Bacteria will cause food whichis not stored at the correct temperatureto deteriorate rapidly.

The temperature in the appliance willrise:

– if you open the door frequently orkeep it open too long,

– the more food that is stored in it

– if you put food in it that is too warm,

– the higher the ambient temperaturesurrounding the appliance. The appli-ance is designed for use within spe-cific ambient temperatures (climaterange). Do not use in ambient tem-peratures for which it is not designed.

. . . in the fridge section and inthe PerfectFresh zoneWe recommend a temperature of 39 °F(4 °C) in the refrigerator section.

The temperature in the PerfectFreshzone is controlled automatically, and ismaintained at 32 °F to 37 °F (0 °C to3 °C).

Automatic cold air circulation (DynamicCooling)

The fan automatically turns on when thecooling system for the refrigerator sec-tion turns on. It distributes the tempera-ture in the appliance to all areas moreevenly so that all the food will be chilledto about the same degree.

. . . in the freezer sectionTo freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperature of0°F (-18°C) is required. Partially de-frosted or fully defrosted food must notbe re-frozen. Food may be re-frozenonce it has been cooked.


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Temperature display

In normal operation the display showsthe current average refrigeratortemperature and the current tempera-ture in the warmest part of thefreezer.

If the temperature in the freezer sectionis not within the normal temperaturedisplay range, dashes will flash in thedisplay.

Depending on the ambient temperatureand the temperature setting, it can takethe appliance a few hours to reach thetemperature required and for this tem-perature to then be shown as a con-stant temperature in the display.

if the temperature in the freezerremains above 0 °F (-18 °C) for along time, check that the frozen foodhas not started to defrost.If it has, check that the food is safeto use and if it is, then use it as soonas possible or cook it before freezingit again.

Setting the temperature for therefrigerator and freezer

The temperatures for the refrigeratorand the freezer are set separately us-ing the buttons for the respective sec-tion.

Set the desired temperatures usingeach of the buttons.

Tap

– Up to increase the temperature,

– Down to decrease the temperature.

The temperature display flashes whileyou set the new temperature.

When you tap the buttons, you will seethe following changes in the display:

– When first tapped: The last tempera-ture selected flashes.

– Every new tap: The temperature valuechanges in increments of 1 degree.

– Holding down the button will changethe temperature value continuously.

Approximately 5 seconds after you re-lease the button, the actual temperaturein the appliance will be displayed.

If you have changed the temperatureand the appliance is not very full, waitapprox. 6 hours, if it is full, approx. 24hours before checking the temperaturedisplay again. It will take that long toreach the selected temperature.


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If, after this amount of time, the temper-ature is too high or too low, you willneed to adjust it again.

Adjusting the temperature in the Per-fectFresh zone

In the PerfectFresh zone the tempera-ture is maintained between 32 °F (0°C) and 37 °F (3 °C). However, if youwould like it to be warmer or colder,e.g. when storing fish, you can adjustthe temperature slightly.

The preset temperature in the Per-fectFresh zone is 5. If a setting of be-tween 1 and 4 is selected, minustemperatures may be reached, re-sulting in food freezing.Select a higher level.

Touch the On/Off sensor for the Su-perFreeze function for approx. 5 sec-onds.

The indicator light in the right-handside of the display will light up at thistime and after approx. 5 seconds S willflash in the bottom (freezer section)temperature display. MENU will light upin the display. You are now in Settingsmode.

Touch one of the sensors for settingthe temperature in the freezer sectionrepeatedly until flashes in the bot-tom temperature display.

Touch the Super sensor again.

The last selected setting lights up in thedisplay.

You can now adjust the temperaturefrom (lowest temperature) to (highest temperature) by touching thesensors for adjusting the temperaturein the freezer section.

Touch the Super sensor again to savethe setting.

Touch the on and off sensor for thefreezer section to exit Settings mode.

The newly set temperature for the Per-fectFresh zone will gradually bereached.


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Temperature range

The temperature can be selected withinthe following ranges:

– from 37 °F (3 °C) to 45 °F (7 °C) in therefrigerator section.

– from 7 °F (-14 °C) to -15 °F (-27 °C) inthe freezer section.

The ambient temperature in the roomand the installation location can af-fect the time it takes for the appli-ance to reach the lowest tempera-ture.If the ambient temperature is toohigh, the appliance may not reachthe lowest temperature.

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze

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SuperCool functionThe SuperCool function can be used torapidly reduce the temperature in therefrigerator section to its lowest setting(depending on the room temperature).

Turning on SuperCool

SuperCool is particularly recommendedfor the fast chilling of large amounts offresh food or drink.

Touch the sensor for turning the Su-perCool function on and off so thatthe indicator light in the left-handside of the display lights up.

The appliance will work at full power tolower the temperature in the appliance.

Turning off SuperCool

The SuperCool function turns off auto-matically after approx. 6 hours. The ap-pliance will then continue to work atnormal power.

To save energy, the SuperCool functioncan be switched off once food anddrinks are sufficiently chilled.

Touch the sensor for turning the Su-perCool function on and off so thatthe indicator light in the left-handside of the display goes out.

The appliance will continue running atnormal power.

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze

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SuperFreeze functionFor best results, turn on SuperFreezebefore putting fresh food into thefreezer.

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

Exceptions:

– if you have already put frozen foodinto the freezer.

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

Turning on SuperFreeze

When freezing small quantities of foodin the freezer, the SuperFreeze functionshould be turned on 6 hours before-hand. When freezing the maximumload of food, the SuperFreeze functionshould be turned on 24 hours before-hand.

Touch the sensor for turning the Su-perFreeze function on and off so thatthe indicator light in the right-handside of the display lights up.

The appliance will work at full power tolower the temperature in the freezersection.

Turning off SuperFreeze

The SuperFreeze function will switch it-self off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The quantity of fresh foodplaced in the freezer will determine theduration before the SuperFreeze func-tion switches off. The SuperFreeze symbol will go out and the appliancewill run at normal power again.

To save energy, the SuperFreeze func-tion can be turned off once a constanttemperature of 0 °F (-18 °C) is reachedinside the freezer section. Check thetemperature inside the appliance.

Touch the sensor for turning the Su-perFreeze function on and off so thatthe indicator light in the right-handside of the display goes.

The appliance now continues running atnormal cooling capacity.

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Certain settings on the appliance canonly be selected in Settings mode.

In Settings mode certain appliancefunctions can be selected and their set-tings altered.

Available settings

Turning Sabbath mode on andoff

Activating and deactivating thesafety lock

Function test for the ice cubemaker (for Miele service useonly)

Changing the size of the icecubes (see "Making ice cubes")

Adjusting the temperature in thePerfectFresh zone (see "Thecorrect temperature")

Setting the temperature unit:(Fahrenheit / Celsius)

Changing the brightness of thetemperature display

Changing the door seal heatersetting

Confirm cleaning of air filter (see"Cleaning and care")

Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath modefor the purposes of religious obser-vance.

When Sabbath mode is turned on manyfunctions in the appliance are switchedoff and can no longer be selected, butthe cooling performance of the appli-ance is not affected in any way.

The following are turned off:

– the interior lighting when the appli-ance door or freezer drawer isopened,

– temperature and door alarm,

– the temperature display,

– SuperCool and SuperFreeze (if previ-ously selected),

– the ice cube maker (if previouslyturned on).

The buttons for turning off Sabbathmode can be selected.

The Sabbath mode function will turn it-self off automatically after approx. 120hours.

Ensure that the appliance doors areproperly closed, as visual and audiblealarms are switched off.


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Danger of food contamination!Any interruption to the power supplyduring this time will not be shown inthe display and the appliance willthen restart in Sabbath mode. Whenthis is ended, the power interruptionwill not be indicated in the display.If there is an interruption to thepower supply during Sabbath mode,check the quality of the food. Do notconsume any defrosted food.

Turning on Sabbath mode


The indicator light in the right-handside of the display will light up duringthis time and S will flash in the bottom(freezer section) temperature display af-ter approx. 5 seconds. MENU will lightup in the display. You are now in Set-tings mode.


lights up in the display.

Touch the Super sensor again to con-firm the setting.


The S symbol will appear in the displaywhen Sabbath mode is switched on.The interior lighting and symbols in thecontrol panel also go out.

Turning off Sabbath mode




lights up in the display.

Touch the Super sensor again to con-firm the setting.

The S symbol will go out in the display.In interior lighting and the control panelwill come on again.


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Safety lock The lock can be activated to preventthe appliance being switched off bymistake.

Activating and deactivating the safetylock






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The following lights up in the display

– :The safety lock has been activated,or

– :

the safety lock has now been deacti-vated.


The symbol will appear in the controlpanel when the lock is activated.


Changing the temperature unit(Celsius / Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed ineither Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

The factory default is Fahrenheit °F.






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The following lights up in the display:

– :

The temperature will now be dis-played in degrees Celsius, or

– :

The temperature will now be dis-played in degrees Fahrenheit.


The temperature will now be displayedin degrees Celsius or degrees Fahren-heit.


Changing the brightness of thetemperature display The temperature display brightness canbe adjusted to suit lighting conditions inthe room.

The temperature display brightness canbe adjusted in stages from 0 (lightingoff) to 5 (maximum brightness).






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By touching the sensors for settingthe temperature in the freezer sectionyou can alter the brightness of thetemperature display between and .



Changing the door seal heatersetting If condensation builds up on the doorseal for the refrigerator section doors,this can be eliminated by selecting thehighest door seal heater setting ( ).The factory default is (middle set-ting).

Condensation will not usually form atan average ambient temperature andhumidity.If condensation should form on thedoor seal at higher air humidity and alower ambient temperature, set thedoor seal heater temperature to thehighest level.




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You can alter the heater level bytouching the sensors for setting thetemperature in the freezer section:

– : Middle heater setting (in the event ofslight condensation on door seal)

– : Highest heater setting (in the event ofheavy condensation on the door seal)

– : Heater is deactivated.



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Your appliance is equipped with a warn-ing system to ensure that temperatureincreases in the freezer section do notgo unnoticed and also prevents energyfrom being wasted when a door is leftopen.

Temperature alarmIf the temperature in the freezer sectionbecomes too warm, the bottom temper-ature display and the alarm symbol will flash. An alarm will also sound.

The temperature the appliance is set atdetermines the temperature the appli-ance recognizes as being too warm.

The audio and visual signals are trig-gered, for example:

– when the appliance is switched on ifthe temperature in the appliance dif-fers greatly from the set temperature,

– if a lot of room air enters the freezerwhen food is being loaded, rear-ranged or taken out,

– when freezing large amounts of foodat once,

– when freezing fresh food which is stillwarm,

– when there is a loss of power,

– if the appliance has a fault.

The alarm will stop, the temperaturedisplay will light up constantly againand the alarm symbol will go out assoon as the temperature has droppedto the correct level again.

if the temperature in the freezerremains above 0 °F (-18 °C) for along time, check that the frozen foodhas not started to defrost.If it has, check that the food is safeto use and if it is, then use it as soonas possible or cook it before freezingit again.

Switching the temperature alarm offearly

If the acoustic alarm disturbs you, it canbe switched off.

Touch the alarm sensor.

The alarm will stop.The alarm symbol and the bottomtemperature display will continue toflash until the set temperature has beenreached in the freezer section.

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Door alarmThe alarm will sound if the door or afreezer drawer is left open for more than3 minutes.

As soon as the door or drawer isclosed, the alarm sound will stop.

Turning the door alarm off early

If the acoustic alarm disturbs you, it canbe switched off.

Touch the alarm sensor.

The alarm will stop.

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WARNING! Fire hazard!Do not operate any electrical equip-ment inside the appliance. This cancause sparking.

Danger of explosion.Do not store explosive materials inthe appliance or any products con-taining propellants (e.g. spray cans).

If storing food which contains alot of fat or oil in the appliance or theappliance door, make sure that itdoes not come into contact withplastic components as this couldcause stress cracks or break theplastic.Make sure that no oil or grease leaksonto the plastic parts of the appli-ance. This can cause the plastic tocrack and break.

Various cooling zonesDue to natural air circulation there aredifferent temperature zones in the re-frigerator section.

Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-tion of the appliance. Make use of thedifferent temperature zones when plac-ing food in the appliance.

To allow air to circulate efficiently, donot pack food too closely together inthe refrigerator.

If there is insufficient air circulationthe cooling performance will de-crease and energy consumption willincrease.Do not cover the fan in the rear wallof the refrigerator.

Food must not touch the back of therefrigerator section as it may freeze tothe back wall.

This appliance has DynamicCooling,which helps to keep an even tempera-ture when the fan is running. WhenDynamicCooling is turned on, the dif-ference between the various zones isless pronounced.


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Warmest area

The warmest area in the refrigeratorsection is in the top section of the door.Use this for storing butter so that it re-mains spreadable and cheese so that itretains its flavor.

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-tion is directly above the dividing plateof the PerfectFresh zone and againstthe rear wall. However, inside the Per-fectFresh zone is even colder.

Use these areas in the refrigerator sec-tion and in the PerfectFresh zone for alldelicate and highly perishable food,e.g.:

– fish, meat, poultry,

– cold cuts

– dishes or baked goods containingeggs or cream,

– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza orpie dough,

Food which is not suitable forstorage in the refrigerator sec-tionNot all food is suitable for refrigerationat temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-cause it is sensitive to cold. Dependingon the type of food, the appearance,consistency, flavor and/or vitamin con-tent may be altered if stored at too colda temperature.

Food that is sensitive to cold includes:

– pineapple, avocados, bananas,pomegranates, mangos, melons, pa-paya, passion fruit, citrus fruit (suchas lemons, oranges, mandarins,grapefruit),

– fruit that is not yet ripe,

– eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, pep-pers, tomatoes, zucchini,

– hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.


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What to be aware of whenshopping for foodThe freshness of food when first placedin the appliance is the most importantfactor in determining how long it staysfresh, and how long it can be kept in theappliance.Always observe the use-by date andthe recommended storage temperature.Time out of the refrigerator should bekept to a minimum, for example, whentransporting food in a hot car.

Tip: Take a cool bag with you whenshopping and on return place food intothe appliance immediately.

Storing food correctlyFood should generally be stored cov-ered or packaged in the refrigeratorsection (there are some exceptions tothis rule in the PerfectFresh zone - seebelow). This will prevent food smellsfrom affecting other foods, food fromdrying out, and also any cross-contami-nation of bacteria. This is especially im-portant for storing animal products. The shelf life of food can be significantlyincreased by setting the correct tem-perature and maintaining good stan-dards of hygiene.

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Due to the optimum storage conditionsin the PerfectFresh zone for fruit, veg-etables, fish, meat and dairy products,food remains fresh for longer, and flavorand vitamins are retained.

The optimum storage temperature forfresh food which is not sensitive to thecold is 32 °F - 37 °F (0 °C - 3 °C). Thisis the temperature range which is auto-matically maintained in the PerfectFreshzone. Food which is not sensitive tocold can be stored in the PerfectFreshzone at this temperature without loss offreshness for considerably longer thanin a standard refrigerator, as the deteri-oration process is decelerated at thistemperature.

The humidity level in the PerfectFreshzone can also be regulated to providethe correct conditions for food storedinside it. An increase in the humiditylevel ensures that food retains its ownmoisture and does not dry out soquickly. Therefore, such food will remainfirm and fresh for longer.

Food should be in good conditionfrom the start to get good storage re-sults.

Take food out of the PerfectFresh zoneapprox. 30-60 minutes before using it.The aroma and flavor do not fully de-velop until the food has reached roomtemperature.

Regulating the humidity level inthe compartments

Move the slide control to the desiredsetting, depending on whether youwish to use the compartment as adry or a humid compartment

The Info system in the glass plateabove the PerfectFresh Pro zone helpsyou choose the correct compartmentand/or select the appropriate setting inthe humidity controlled compartment.

Each type of food has its own charac-teristics and requires certain storageconditions.

High humidity in the humidity con-trolled compartment can cause con-densate to build up on the floor ofthe compartment.This should be removed with a cloth.


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Using a compartment as a drycompartmentIf the slide control is set to dry , air hu-midity is not increased.

The dry compartment is suitable forstoring perishable foods such as:

– fresh fish, shellfish,

– meat, poultry,

– salads,

– dairy products such as yogurt,cheese, cream, etc.

– any type of food can in fact be storedin this compartment, as long as it ispackaged.

The low temperature in the dry com-partment is its most distinctive feature.The humidity level is similar to that in aconventional refrigerator.

Please note that foods rich in proteindeteriorate faster than others.Shellfish, for example, deterioratesfaster than fish, and fish deterioratesfaster than meat.

Always keep these foods covered orwrapped.

Using a compartment as a hu-mid compartmentIf the slide control is set to humid , airhumidity is increased.

The humid compartment is particularlysuitable for storing fruit and vegetables.

The humidity greatly depends on thetype and quantity of food being stored,if stored unwrapped.The humidity can be too low if there isonly a small amount stored in the com-partment.

Tip: If you are only storing a smallamount of food, wrap it in airtight pack-aging.


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If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example the food wilts orbecomes withered after only a short storage time), check the following:

Only place fresh food in the appliance.

Clean the PerfectFresh compartments before storing food in them.

Very wet food should be dried off before storing it.

Do not store any food in the PerfectFresh zone which is sensitive to cold (see"Food which is not suitable in the refrigerator section").

Set the slide control to the correct position for the food being stored (humiditynot increased or humidity increased).

Increased humidity in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved viathe moisture present in the food being stored, i.e. the more food stored in thecompartment, the higher the humidity.If too much moisture has gathered on the floor of the compartment and the foodhas been affected, select the setting. Otherwise dry the floor and underneath the lid with a cloth and place a rack orsimilar item in the compartment so that moisture can then drip down.If the humidity level becomes too low, wrap the food in airtight packaging.

If you think that the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is not correct, try ad-justing it slightly by 34-35 °F (1-2 °C) via the refrigerator section temperaturecontrol. To avoid frost damage to food, a higher temperature must be set if icecrystals begin to form on the bottom of the PerfectFresh zone.

Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section)

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Adjusting the door shelf / bot-tle shelf

Risk of injury!Only move the bottle shelves whenthey are empty.

Lift up the door shelf / bottle shelfand pull it forward to remove it.

Place the door shelf / bottle shelf atany position again. Make sure that itis properly and secure pushed backinto position.

Moving the shelvesThe shelves can be adjusted as neces-sary according to the height of the food:

Hold the shelf on both sides and raiseit slightly so that it can be lifted overthe catches at the back.

Pull the shelf forwards.

Place the shelf at the required level,ensuring that it has engaged in thecatches at the back.

Make sure that the shelf is onstraight.

Please not that you will not be ableto remove the shelves if the appli-ance doors can only open 95°.Remove the locking pins from thetop of the hinges to adjust the angle.

Removing the glass plateabove the PerfectFresh ProzoneThe glass plate above the PerfectFreshzone can be removed for cleaning.

Carefully take hold of the glass plateright and left from underneath and liftit upwards and out.

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PerfectFresh zone compart-mentsThe compartments in the PerfectFreshzone are on telescopic rails, and can beremoved for filling, emptying or cleaningpurposes:

Pull out the compartment as far as itwill go.

Holding the sides of the compartmentat the back, lift it up and then for-wards and out.

Push the runners back in again toavoid damaging them.

Take care when cleaning the appli-ance that you do not wash the spe-cial lubricant out of the telescopicrails.Wipe them with a well-wrung outdamp cloth only.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer on the fully re-tracted telescopic runners.

Push the drawer in until it clicks intoplace.

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Freezer drawersBoth freezer drawers can be used tofreeze fresh food and for storage ofready-frozen food.

The ice cube maker is located abovethe upper freezer drawer on the left-hand side.

The upper freezer drawer is dividedinto two parts by a divider and theleft-hand side serves as the ice cubecontainer. If you wish to make this big-ger to produce larger ice cubes, pull di-vider upwards and replace it in theadditional holder on the right.

If you wish to use the whole of the topfreezer drawer to store ice cubes,you can remove divider by lifting itupwards and out completely.

If you wish to use the whole of the topdrawer for storing frozen food, re-move divider and turn off the icecube maker (see "Making ice cubes").

The lower freezer drawer is used forfreezing fresh food and storing frozenfood. The drawer can also be used tostore ice cubes.

Moving the dividing grille in the lowerfreezer drawer

The dividing grille in the lower freezerdrawer can be repositioned accordingto your wishes:

Pull the lower freezer drawer out.

Lift the dividing grill upwards and offand move it to the right or left, de-pending on your requirements.

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Removing the freezer drawer con-tainers

The hanging containers in the freezerdrawers can be removed.

Lift the container forwards on bothsides (1) and push it back slightly tounclip it (2).

Remove the container upwards.

Replace the container in the reverseorder.

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Always observe USDA food safetyguidelines.

WARNING! Fire hazard!Do not operate any electrical equip-ment inside the appliance. This cancause sparking.

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacity must not be ex-ceeded. The maximum freezing capac-ity for freezing within a 24-hour periodis given on the data plate: "Freezing ca-pacity ....lbs/24 hrs."

What happens when you freezefresh food?Fresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible so that the nutritional valueof the food, its vitamin content, appear-ance and flavor are maintained.

The longer food is frozen, the more wa-ter it loses from each individual cell in tothe intermediate spaces. The cells thenshrink. During the defrosting process,only some of this water is reabsorbedby the cells. In practical terms, thismeans that the food loses a substantialamount of liquid, which can be seen bythe fact that a large pool of water col-lects around it.

If food is frozen quickly, the cells haveless time to lose moisture, so theyshrink less. As there is not so muchmoisture loss, it is easier for the food toreabsorb it during the defrostingprocess, and very little water collectsaround the defrosted food.

Storing frozen foodWhen buying frozen food to store inyour freezer, make sure to check:

– that the packaging is not damaged,

– the expiration date and

– the temperature at which the frozenfood is being stored in the shop. Thelength of time it can be kept is re-duced if it has been stored at a tem-perature warmer than 0°F (-18°C).

Buy frozen food at the very end ofyour shopping trip.

Store it in the freezer compartment assoon as possible.

Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.


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Home freezing

Only freeze food that is fresh and ingood condition.

Tips for home freezing

– The following types of food are suit-able for home freezing: fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, veg-etables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy prod-ucts, baked goods, leftovers, andmost pre-cooked meals.

– The following types of food are notsuitable for freezing:Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sourcream, mayonnaise, eggs in theirshells, onions, whole raw apples andpears.

– To retain color, taste, aroma and vita-min C, vegetables should beblanched after they have beentrimmed and washed. To blanch:bring a large saucepan of water tothe boil, immerse the vegetables inthe fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes,depending on variety. Remove, andplunge into ice-cold water to coolquickly. Drain and pack ready forfreezing.

– Lean meat freezes better than fattymeat and can be stored for consider-ably longer.

– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets,etc. from freezing together in solidblocks when packed, separate with asheet of plastic freezer film.

– Do not season fresh foods orblanched vegetables before freezing.Only season cooked food lightly be-fore freezing, but care should betaken as the taste of some spices al-ters when frozen.

– Placing hot foods or drinks in thefreezer causes food that is alreadyfrozen to partially thaw and increasesenergy consumption. Allow hot foodsand drinks to cool down before plac-ing them in the freezer.

Packaging

Freeze food in portions.

Suitable packing material

– Plastic films

– Freezer bags

– Aluminum foil

– Freezer containers

Unsuitable packing material

– Packing paper

– Parchment paper

– Cellophane

– Garbage bags

– Plastic carrier bags

Remove as much air as possible fromthe package before sealing.

Close the packaging tightly with

– rubber bands

– plastic clips

– string or bag ties or

– freezer tape.


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Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealedusing home heat sealing kits.

Label the package with the contentsand the date of freezing.

Before placing food in thefreezer When freezing more than 4 lbs (2 kg)

of fresh food, switch on the Super-Freeze function 24 hours before plac-ing the food in the freezer (see "UsingSuperCool and SuperFreeze - Super-Freeze function").

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

Placing food in the freezer When placing items in the freezer, en-

sure that the packaging and contain-ers are dry to prevent them fromsticking together when frozen.

Unfrozen food should not touchfrozen food as this will cause frozenfood to begin to thaw.

Food to be frozen can be placed any-where in the freezer.

DefrostingFrozen food can be thawed in variousways:

– in the microwave,

– in a regular oven, using the "Fan" or"Defrost" setting

– at room temperature,

– in the refrigerator section (the coldgiven off by the frozen food helps tokeep the other food cold),

– in a steam oven.

Flat pieces of partially thawed meat orfish can be placed directly into a hotskillet.

Meat and poultry (e.g. hamburger,chicken, fish) should not come into con-tact with other foods while defrosting.Catch the defrosting liquid and disposeof it carefully.

Fruit can be thawed at room tempera-ture, either in the packaging or in a cov-ered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked whilestill frozen. Just put straight into boilingwater or hot fat. The cooking time isslightly less than that of fresh vegeta-bles due to changes in the cell struc-ture.

Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.


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Cooling drinks quicklyTo cool drinks quickly, place them in therefrigerator section, and switch on theSuperCool function.

When cooling drinks quickly in thefreezer, make sure bottles are not left infor more than one hour; otherwisethey could burst.

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For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate it must be connected to thefresh water supply (see "Fresh watersupply").

Turning on the ice cube maker

Only make normal domestic quantitiesof ice cubes with the ice cube maker.

Check whether the water shut-offvalve is open.

Touch the sensor for turning the icecube maker on and off so that the in-dicator light for the ice cubemaker lights up in the right-handside of the display.

If it was not turned on before, thefreezer section now turns on automati-cally.

As soon as the water is frozen, the icecubes drop out of the ice cube makerinto the ice cube container. When a cer-tain volume is reached, ice cube pro-duction is automatically adjusted.

The ice cube maker will only produceice cubes when both freezer drawersare properly closed!

After first use, it might take about 24hours until the first ice cubes are pro-duced.

Danger to health!After first use the first three contain-ers of ice cubes must not be con-sumed and must be discarded as thewater will have been used to rinsethrough the pipework.This also applies when using the ap-pliance again after not having used itfor a while.

The ice cube maker can make up to100 - 120 ice cubes in 24 hours (at afreezer temperature of 0 °F / -18 °C).

The amount of ice cubes which theappliance makes depends on the tem-perature in the freezer.

If you want to make the maximumamount of ice cubes (up to 150 icecubes/ 24 hours), turn on the Super-Freeze function. Please note how-ever that this will increase the energyconsumption of the appliance.

If the ice cube maker indicatorlight flashes, the ice cube makerhas an insufficient supply of water.Check whether the water shut-offvalve is open.

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Turning off the ice cube makerThe ice cube maker can be switched offindependently of the freezer section ifyou do not want the appliance to makeany ice cubes.

Touch the sensor for turning the icecube maker on and off so that the in-dicator light for the ice cubemaker goes out in the right-handside of the display.

If the ice cube maker is going to beswitched off for a long period of time

close the water shut-off valve.

If the indicator light for the ice cubemaker begins to flash, this meansthat there is still water remaining in theice cube maker.

Leave the ice cube maker switchedon for another day so that the remain-ing ice cubes can be produced.

As soon as the remaining ice cubeshave been produced, touch the sen-sor for turning the ice cube maker onand off so that the indicator light forthe ice cube maker goes out inthe right-hand side of the display.

Take the remaining ice cubes out ofthe ice cube container and dispose ofthem.

Changing the size of the icecubes The size of the ice cubes produced de-pends on the volume of the water in-take which you can set according toyour requirements. To make larger icecubes, the volume of the water intakemust be increased.

A medium volume of water intake isset as the factory default.






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The water volume set can be alteredwithin the range of to bytouching the sensors for setting thetemperature in the freezer section.

Only change the water volume set-ting by one level and then observethe result. If the water volume is settoo high, the ice cube tray in the icecube maker can overflow!



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Danger of injury and damage!Do not use any mechanical or othertypes of aids which are not recom-mended by the manufacturer to ac-celerate the defrosting process.

Refrigerator section and Per-fectFresh zoneThe refrigerator section and the Perfect-Fresh zone defrost automatically.

Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionand the PerfectFresh zone while in use.You do not need to remove this, as itwill defrost and evaporate automaticallywith the warmth generated by the appli-ance.

Freezer sectionThe appliance is equipped with a"NoFrost" system. The freezer defrostsautomatically.

The moisture generated in the appli-ance collects on the condenser, and isautomatically defrosted and evaporatesperiodically.

This automatic defrosting system en-ables the freezer to remain permanentlyice-free, but the food stored in thefreezer will not defrost!

Cleaning and care

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Danger of electric shock!Unplug the appliance or disconnectit from the power supply.

Fire hazard!Do not let water get into the elec-tronic unit or the lighting.

Do not let water get into theelectronic unit or the lighting.

Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaner!

The data plate located inside the ap-pliance must not be removed. It con-tains information which is required inthe event of a service call.

Cleaning agentsTo avoid damaging the surfaces of yourappliance, do not use

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

– lime scale removers,

– abrasive cleaning products, such asscouring powder, scouring liquid, orpumice stones,

– cleaners containing solvents,

– stainless steel cleaners,

– dishwasher detergent,

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaning agents,

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

– eraser sponges,

– sharp metal scrapers.

Cleaning and conditioning agentsused inside the appliance must befood safe.

Use warm water and liquid dish soap.

The following pages contain impor-tant information on cleaning.

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Preparing the appliance forcleaning Switch the appliance off.

The temperature shown in the displaywill go out and the cooling systemswitches off.

Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-cuit breaker.

Take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place.

Remove the shelves/bottle shelf fromthe appliance door.

Take out all other removable parts forcleaning.

Interior and accessories

Clean the appliance at least once amonth.Clean up any spills, stains or foodimmediately. Do not allow them todry and stick to the appliance.

Clean with lukewarm water and liquiddish soap. Clean all parts by handonly. Do not wash in the dishwasher.

After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.

Leave the door open to air the appli-ance for a short while and to preventodors building up.

Aluminum frames

The front panels on the shelves in theappliance door are made of aluminum.

The appearance of aluminum changesin different lights and environments anddepending on the angle you observe itfrom. It is also susceptible to scratch-ing.

The aluminum frames be damaged ordiscolored if dirt is left on for too long.Remove any dirt immediately.

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Cleaning the door seal

Do not use any grease or oil on thedoor seal as these will cause the sealto deteriorate and become porousover time.

The door seal should be cleaned reg-ularly with clean water and thenwiped thoroughly dry with a softcloth.

Cleaning the ventilation grilles

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

The air vents should be cleaned on aregular basis with a brush or vacuumcleaner (you could use a Miele vac-uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam-ple).

Changing the air filter If the indicator light for the air filter lights up in the control panel, the air fil-ter needs to be be cleaned.

Pull out the lower freezer drawercompletely.

Unscrew the ventilation grille.

Press down the tab on the air filterand remove it.

Wash the air filter in the dishwasheror with a mild solution of warm waterand liquid dish soap.

Re-insert the air filter in the reverseorder.

Screw the ventilation grille back ontothe front of the appliance plinth.

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Reset the indicator light for the air fil-ter as follows:

Confirm cleaning of air filter

When the air filter has been cleaned theindicator light for the air filter in thedisplay must be reset.





lights up in the display, the sym-bol lights up in the control panel.


lights up in the display, the indicatorlight for the air filter will go out.

The indicator light for the air filter has been reset.


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After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories

in the appliance.

Reconnect to the power outlet andswitch the appliance back on.

Switch on the SuperFreeze functionfor a while so that the freezer sectioncan cool down quickly.

Switch on the Automatic SuperCoolfunction for a while so that the refrig-erator section can cool down quickly.

Place food back in the appliance andclose the door.

Once the temperature in the freezersection is cold enough, you can placethe food in the freezer drawers andreturn the drawers to the freezer.

As soon as the freezer sectionreaches a constant temperature of atleast 0°F (-18°C), press the Super-Freeze button to turn off the function.

Frequently asked questions

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The majority of malfunctions and faults that occur during the daily routine can beput right without contacting the Service Department. The following guide will assistyou to identify a malfunction or fault and rectify it yourself.If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,please contact Miele Technical Service.

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

Unauthorized installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerabledanger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele autho-rized technician.

Problem Possible cause and solution

The appliance is notgetting cold and the in-terior lighting does notcome on when the re-frigerator doors orfreezer drawers areopened.

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

The plug is not properly plugged into the electricaloutlet. Insert the plug into the electrical socket.

Check whether the fuse has tripped. There could be afault with the appliance, the household electricalwiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Technical

Service for assistance.

The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time, so thetemperature in the ap-pliance is dropping.

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

A large amount of food is being frozen at once. See "Freezing and storing food".

The SuperCool function is still switched on. To save energy, you can turn SuperCool off your-

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

earlier to save energy.


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The compressor isswitching on more fre-quently and for longerperiods of time; thetemperature in the ap-pliance is too low.

The ventilation grille in the appliance plinth is ob-structed or too dusty. Do not block the ventilation grille. Clean the ventilation grille on a regular basis.

The doors or freezer drawers have been opened toofrequently, or a large amount of fresh food has beenput in and/or frozen at once. Only open the doors and freezer drawers when

necessary and for as short a time as possible.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal byitself.The doors or freezer drawers are not properly closed.A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer. Close the appliance doors or freezer drawers.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal byitself.

If a thick layer of ice has formed, this will affect cool-ing and increase energy consumption. Defrost the appliance and clean it.

The refrigerator section doors will not close properly.The temperature in the appliance is too low. Check the refrigerator section doors and adjust

them if necessary using the screws in the hinges.

Once the refrigerator section doors close properly, theappliance will automatically return to the requiredtemperature after a while. Defrost the appliance and clean it.

The room is too warm. The higher the room tempera-ture, the longer the compressor has to run. See "Installation location".

The appliance was not properly installed in the niche. See "Installation - Building in the appliance".

The freezer drawers willnot open because it hasbeen opened andclosed too many timesin succession.

This is not a fault. The suction caused by openingand closing the drawers is preventing the drawersfrom opening. Wait approx. 1 minute and then tryagain. They should now open without force.


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Water is collecting onthe door seal on the re-frigeration sectiondoors.

The combination of high air humidity and low ambienttemperature can result in condensation forming onthe door seals. Ensure lower humidity or a higher temperature in

the room. Increase the setting for the door seal heater (see

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The compressor runscontinuously.

This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressorruns at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool-ing is required. In this way, the running time of thecompressor is extended.

The compressor comeson less and less oftenand for shorter periodsof time. The tempera-ture in the appliancerises.

This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. Correct the temperature setting. Check the temperature again after 24 hours.

The food begins to defrost. The room temperature is lower than the ambient tem-perature for which the appliance is designed.Operating in a room which is too cold will cause thecompressor to switch off for too long, causing thefreezer to become too warm. See "Installation location". Increase the room temperature.

Food has frozen to-gether or to the wall.

The food packaging was not dry when loaded in thefreezer. Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to

carefully pry them apart.

A buzzer is sounding. The appliance door or a freezer drawer been open forlonger than 3 minutes. Close the door or freezer drawer.


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Messages in the display

Message Possible cause and solution

The power failure sym-bol , appears in thecontrol panel anddashes are lit up in thebottom temperaturedisplay.

The temperature in the appliance in the previous daysor hours has risen too high because of a power cut orinterruption to the power supply.The appliance will go back to the last temperaturesetting when the power is back on. Touch the Alarm sensor.

The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer sec-tion will flash for about 1 minute in the display.

You can exit from the flashing temperature displayearly: Touch the Alarm sensor again. Depending on the temperature displayed, you

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

As soon as the temperature in the freezer section iswithin the range that can be displayed it will appearagain in the temperature display.


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The freezer sectiontemperature display andthe Alarm symbol flash. An alarm alsosounds.

The temperature in the freezer section is too high.For instance, this could be due to:

– the freezer drawers being opened too often,

– a large quantity of fresh food has been placed inthe freezer at once without turning on the Super-Freeze function,

– a lengthy interruption to the power supply.

Rectify the cause of the alarm.

The alarm will stop and the alarm symbol will goout as soon as the temperature has dropped to thecorrect level again. Depending on the temperature displayed, you

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


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Messages in the display


Dashes are flashing inthe temperature display.

Only temperatures within the range of the appliancetemperature will be displayed. Check the temperature in the display about

6 hours after switching the appliance on.

"F0 to F5" appears inthe display.

There is a fault. Contact Miele Technical Service.

is lit up in the displayand the appliance can-not be used.

The safety lock has been activated. Turn off the safety lock (see "Selecting settings -

Switching the safety lock on/off").

The air filter indicatorlight lights up in thecontrol panel.

This is a reminder to clean the air filter in the appli-ance plinth. Clean the air filter (see "Cleaning and care"). The

reset the indicator light via Settings mode (see"Cleaning and care - Confirm cleaning of air filter).

When the ice cubemaker is turned on, theindicator light for theice cube maker flashes in the controlpanel.

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Problems with the ice cube maker


You cannot turn the icecube maker on.

The appliance is not connected to the power supplyor is not switched on. Reconnect to the power supply and switch the ap-

pliance back on.

The ice cube makerdoes not produce anyice cubes.

The appliance or the ice cube maker is not turned on. Turn on the appliance and the ice cube maker.

The water intake is not open or has not been vented. Open the water intake. Check that the water supply has been vented.

The drawers below the ice cube maker are not closedproperly. Push the drawers all the way in.

The temperature in the freezer section is too high. Select a lower temperature.

The appliance doors or freezer drawers have beenopened too frequently causing the compressor to turnon more often and the ice maker has iced up. Only open the doors and freezer drawers when

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The ice cube maker isproducing only smallice cubes.

There are a number of plumbed-in household appli-ances in operation which has reduced the intake vol-ume. Avoid using the dishwasher, washing machine,

etc. at the same time.The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity ofwater being taken in. You are able to set this quantityaccording to your wishes. To make larger ice cubes, the incoming water vol-

ume of the ice cube maker must be extended.

The ice cubes have anunpleasant odor or fla-vor.

The ice cube maker is seldom used. If you do not useit very often, ice cubes that are stored for a long pe-riod can absorb the taste and smell of other items. Empty the ice cube container if you are not going

to use the ice cube maker for a long time. Clean the ice cube container.

There are unsealed packages in the freezer section.Ice can absorb the taste and smell of unsealed food. Store only sealed food in the freezer section.

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Water is flowing out ofthe appliance.

The water intake is faulty. Close the water shut-off valve immediately! Check whether the water line is damaged. Check whether the water pressure is too high. Contact Miele Technical Service.

Unduly high water pressure can cause leakages. The water pressure must be between 22 and

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The interior lighting is not working.


The interior lighting isnot working.

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

To avoid overheating, the lighting turns itself off auto-matically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is leftopen. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.

Danger of electric shock.There are live electrical components under thelighting cover.The LED lighting may only be repaired or replacedby a Miele authorized service technician.

Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light inten-sity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.The lighting covers must not be removed or dam-aged, or be removed due to damage. This couldcause injury to your eyes.Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnifyingglass or similar).

Contact Miele Technical Service.

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Normal noises Cause

Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). Thisnoise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switcheson.

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

Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches themotor on or off.

Sssrrrrr... On multi-zone or frost-free appliances you can sometimes justhear the sound of the fan inside the appliance.

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

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

Noises thatyou can easilyeliminate

Possible cause Solution

Rattling, clink-ing

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance by us-ing a spirit level and raising orlowering the screw feet under-neath the appliance.

The appliance is touching an-other appliance or piece offurniture.

Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelvesare jiggling or are stuck.

Check all removable itemsand refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers aretouching.

Separate them.

The transport cord clip is stillhanging on the back of theappliance.

Remove the clip.

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Technical serviceIn the event of a fault which you cannoteasily correct yourself, please contact:

– your Miele dealer or

– Miele Technical Service.

Contact details can be found in theback of these operating and installa-tion instructions.

Please quote the model and serial num-ber of your appliance when contactingMiele.

This information is given on the dataplate inside your appliance.

WarrantyFor additional information, please referto your warranty booklet.

See the end of these operating and in-stallation instructions for this tele-phone number.

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Information on the fresh waterconnection

The appliance must be connected tothe mains water supply by a qualifiedprofessional.

Disconnect the appliance from thepower supply before connecting it tothe mains water supply.

Turn off the water supply before con-necting the water lines for the icecube maker.

The water quality must comply withthe requirements for drinking water inthe country in which the appliance isbeing operated.The appliance must be connected tothe drinking water supply only.

Connection to the household watersupply must comply with current na-tional and local safety regulations inthe country in which the appliance isbeing operated.All items used for connecting the ap-pliance to the water supply must alsocomply with the current national andlocal safety regulations in the rele-vant country.

The appliance is only suitable forconnection to a cold water supply,which

– is directly connected to the watersupply in order to ensure a circulationof the water in the cold water line.

Avoid using a water line in which thewater is allowed to pool. This can af-fect the taste of water and ice cubes.

– withstands the operating pressure.

– fulfills the hygiene regulations.

The water pressure must be between22 and 87 psi (1.5 and 6 bar).

A shut-off valve must be provided be-tween the water line and the water sup-ply of the building to ensure that thewater supply can be cut off if neces-sary.

Make sure that the shut-off valve isstill accessible after the appliancehas been installed.

Risk of damage!If the water supply is cut off while theice cube maker is still in use the wa-ter intake pipe can freeze up.Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-ter supply is interrupted (e.g. whileon vacation).

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Connecting the water supply

Before connecting the water, makesure that the appliance is discon-nected from the electricity supply.

The cold water line must be ventedby a qualified plumber before it isused for the first time.

The water connection is located at thebottom on the front of the appliance.

The connection parts included with theappliance permit the connection of vari-ous water lines (water line not supplied).

Push the appliance carefully into theniche, leaving sufficient room for in-stallation work behind the appliance.

Feed the water line forwards from be-hind through the opening provided onthe back of the appliance.

Guide the power cord out of theniche area.

Risk of damage!Now move the water line and powercord to avoid damaging them whenthe appliance is pushed into theniche!

ATTENTION:Do not connect the appliance to thepower supply yet!Do not connect the appliance to thepower supply until the water connec-tion work has been completed.

Carefully push the appliance into thebuilding-in niche (see "Building in theappliance").

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The solenoid valve has a metric R3/4 connection thread (the position ofthe solenoid valve as shown in this di-agram may differ from your appliance).

Remove the cap from the solenoidvalve .

Insert the adapter into the unionnut .

Risk of damage!Do not insert the water filter thewrong way around as this can causedamage.

Insert the water filter with the de-pression facing downwards towardsthe adapter .

Risk of damage!Do not overtighten the union nut asthis can cause damage.

Connect the union nut to the sole-noid valve and tighten it.

If you want to move the water line by90°, screw on the elbow .

For water lines with a 1/4" thread:

Connect the water line (e.g. cop-per) to the adapter or elbow us-ing the clamping ring and nut .

For water lines with a 7/16" 24-UNSthread:

Connect water line directly toadapter or elbow (clampingring and nut are not required).

Connect the water line to the watershut-off valve.

Briefly open the water shut-off valveto vent the water line.

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The position of the solenoid valve asshown in this diagram may differ fromyour appliance.

Now connect the water line to the so-lenoid valve.

Slowly open the shut-off valve in thewater supply line and check thewhole water system for leaks.

The appliance can now be connectedto the power supply (see "Electricalconnection").

Take care not to bend or damage thewater line when pushing the appli-ance into the niche.

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Danger of electric shock!The appliance must only be switchedon when it has been installed in ac-cordance with the installation in-structions.Ground the appliance.The appliance must not be groundedvia a gas pipe.If in doubt, have a suitably qualifiedand experienced electrician checkthat the installation complies with rel-evant regulations.Do not install a fuse into neutral cur-rent or grounding electrical circuit.Do not use an extension lead ormulti-socket adapter.Do not use a frayed or damagedpower cord.

Danger of electric shock!For protection against electric shockthis appliance is equipped with apole-free plug which is protectedagainst reverse polarity. The plugmust be grounded in the usual way.Do not remove the round groundingconnector pin from the plug.Use only a grounded plug adapter.

Wait for 1 hour after installation beforeplugging the appliance into the powersupply. This allows coolant and refriger-ator oil to settle in accordance with reg-ulations.

Ensure that the voltage of the mainpower supply corresponds with theconnection voltage of the appliance. Apower supply of 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz and15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side instal-lation) with a NEMA 5-15 molded plug,which is protected by a main switch ora fuse, is required to operate the appli-ance.

The manufacturer recommends operat-ing the appliance on a separate circuitto avoid overloading the electrical cir-cuit.

All relevant legal electrical, fire andbuilding regulations must be observedwhen installing the socket and/or theappliance.

In certain countries appliances are re-quired to be connected to the electricalsupply via a wall-mounted ON/OFFswitch.

To avoid the risk of fire, electric shockor other injuries installation and connec-tion of the appliance must be carriedout by a suitably qualified electrician inaccordance with all relevant local andnational regulations and standards, in-cluding fire prevention.


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The outlet must be easily accessible inan emergency so that the appliance canbe quickly disconnected from the elec-trical supply in case of an emergency.

The socket must be located so that theupper edge is a maximum82" (2100 mm) distance from the upperedge of the base of the kitchen cabinet.

If the outlet is no longer accessibleonce the appliance has been installed,an all-pole disconnect device with acontact opening of at least 1/8" (3 mm)must be present on site. The discon-nect device may be circuit breaker, afuse, or a contactor (compliant with lo-cal regulations).

The plug and power cord must notcome into contact with the back of theappliance as vibrations can cause dam-age to these components. This, in turn,could result in a short circuit.

Do not plug in other devices behind thisappliance.

Do not connect the appliance to an in-verter such as those used with an au-tonomous energy source e.g. solarpower. When switched on, peak loadsin the system can cause the safetyswitch-off mechanism to be triggered.This can damage the electronic unit. The appliance must not be used withso-called energy-saving devices ei-ther. These reduce the amount of en-ergy supplied to the appliance, causingit to overheat.

If the power cord needs to be replaced,this must be done by a qualified techni-cian.

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WARNING! This appliance mustbe built in, otherwise it could tip up.Install the appliance in accordancewith the installation instructions.

Installation location

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

This appliance should not be installedwhere it is exposed to direct sunlight ordirectly adjacent to a heat-producingappliance such as a cooker, an oven ora radiator, under a hob or near a win-dow in direct sunlight. The higher theambient temperature of the room, thelonger the compressor runs, and themore energy the appliance requires tooperate. The appliance should be in-stalled in a dry, well ventilated room.

When installing the appliance, pleasenote:

– The electrical socket must be easilyaccessible in an emergency, not con-cealed behind the appliance.

– The plug and cord must not touchthe back of the appliance as theycould be damaged by vibrations fromthe appliance.

– Do not plug in other devices behindthis appliance.

To avoid a build-up of condensa-tion and the damage this can cause,refrigerators and freezers should notgenerally be installed side by sidewith other such appliances.Do not install this appliance besideanother refrigerator or freezer.

In environments with high hu-midity condensation may appear onthe external surfaces of the appli-ance.Condensate can cause corrosion onexternal appliance walls.For prevention, it is advisable to in-stall the appliance with sufficientventilation in a dry and/or air condi-tioned room.After installation make sure that theappliance door closes properly, theair vents are not covered and thatthe appliance has been installed inaccordance with these installation in-structions.


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Climate class

The appliance is designed for use withina certain climate range (ambient tem-peratures) and should not be used out-side this range. The climate range of theappliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance.

Climateclass

Room temperature

SN 50°F to 90°F / 10°C to 32°C

N 60°F to 90°F / 16°C to 32°C

ST 60°F to 100°F / 16 to 38°C

T 60°F to 109°F / 16 to 43°C

Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the compressor to turn off fortoo long, causing the internal tempera-ture in the appliance to rise, resulting indamage.

Ventilation

This appliance does not require aper-tures for ventilation in the appliancefurniture. Ventilation occurs via theventilation slit in the appliance plinth.

WARNING! Fire hazard!Operation of the appliance is limited.Keep the ventilation slits free fromobstruction.

If the ventilation slits are not keptfree and unobstructed the compres-sor will switch on more often and willrun for longer.This can cause higher energy con-sumption and to an increased com-pressor operating temperature,which can result in damage to thecompressor.Keep the ventilation slits clear andunobstructed at all times. They mustalso be regularly cleaned of dust.


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Use only the plinth panel with theventilation slits as supplied for thisappliance!

Installation and appliance dimensions

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Installation dimensionsIf the appliance is to fit in a niche, check that the unit has the correct dimensionsfor the niche before installation.

24" (610 mm)*

36" (915 mm)

80" (2032 mm)

* This value applies to "frameless" installation (see "Installation and appliance dimensions –Frameless installation"). The thickness of the cabinet door must be added on for "flush" in-stallation.


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Appliance dimensions

A B C D E F G

KFNF9955iDE

3" (76 mm)

79 13/16"(2027 mm)

35 13/16"(910 mm)

3" (76 mm)

24"(610 mm)

42 7/16"(1078 mm)

37 1/8"(943 mm)


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Opening angle of the appliance doors

When choosing a location for your appliance, please consider the space requiredfor opening both appliance doors.

Neither the fitted cabinet door nor the handle have been taken into account withthe dimensions shown here. Please note that these dimensions need to be beadded on as necessary!


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Flush installation

To avoid a collision of the appliance doors with adjacent furniture, please note thefollowing:

Thickness of the cabinet door Opening angle of the appliance doors

5/8" (16 mm) No limitation required

3/4" (19 mm) Recommended limitation to 95° *

* Use the door opening angle limiter pins supplied (see "Limiting the opening angleof the appliance door").

Frameless installation

To avoid a collision of the appliance doors with adjacent furniture, please note thefollowing:

Thickness of the cabinetdoor

Distance all-roundto adjacent

furniture

Opening angleof appliance doors

5/8" (16 mm) less than 1/4" (6 mm) Recommended limitationto 95° *

3/4" (19 mm) less than 3/8" (10 mm) Recommended limitationto 95° *

* Use the door opening angle limiter pins supplied (see "Limiting the opening angleof the appliance door").


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Limiting the opening angle of the doorsThe door hinges are set to enable the appliance doors to be opened wide.

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

If, for example, the appliance doors hit an adjacent wall when it is opened the, youshould limit the opening angle of the appliance doors to 95°.

Insert the pins supplied into the hinges from above.

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Repositioning electrical cabling and the pipework for the freshwater supply


Position of power cord exit on back of appliance.

Please note when repositioning the electrical connection that the length of thepower cord is 90" (2280 mm).

Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply by an extension cord. Exten-sion cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger ofoverheating).

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


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Plumbing

For a 24" (610 mm) deep building-in niche the opening for the water line must be inthe position as shown in the diagram.

The water line must be at least 31 1/2" (800 mm) long for this.

For niches deeper than 24" (610 mm) there is sufficient room for repositioning thewater line, so the position given does not have to be maintained.

Make sure that the shut-off valve is still accessible after the appliance has beeninstalled.


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Dimensions and weight of cab-inet doors

A stainless steel front panel for thisappliance is available from specialistretail outlets or from Miele Service.Please note, however, that a stainlesssteel front panel is only available forflush installation (see "Flush installa-tion").

Please note the following cabinet doorrequirements:

– The cabinet doors must be a mini-mum of 5/8" (16 mm) thick so thatthe securing bracket can be fitted.

– The cabinet doors must be a maxi-mum of 3/4" (19 mm) thick.

Before fitting the cabinet doors, makesure that they do not exceed the maxi-mum permitted weight:

Max. weight ofupper cabinetdoor (refrigeratorsection)

Max. weight oflower cabinetdoor (freezer sec-tion)

26.5 lbs (12 kg) 22.0 lbs (10 kg)

Fitted cabinet doors that exceed thepermitted weight can damage thehinges, and this can affect the opera-tion of the appliance.

Flush installation

With this type of installation the cabinetdoor is flush with the walls of the niche.This is the most common type of instal-lation.

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Frameless installation

With this installation type the cabinetdoors are a little wider and taller, so thatthe gaps between the cabinet doors ofthe appliance and adjacent furniture areslightly covered.

Side view, A: Built-in cabinet, B: cabinetdoor

Danger of collision and damage tocabinet doors!Do not use cabinet doors that arewider than specified!

For "Frameless installation" please ob-serve a distance of at least 1/4" (6 mm)to adjacent furniture.

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Two people are required to install theappliance.

Install the appliance in a stable, solidhousing unit, positioned on an evenand level floor.

Secure the cabinetry against tipping.

Align the appliance using a spiritlevel. The cabinet corners must be at90° angles to each other otherwisethe cabinet door will not sit straighton all 4 corners.

The required ventilation slits must beensured (see "Installation - Ventila-tion" and "Installation dimensions").

Before installing the appliance Before installation, remove the bag of

installation and other accessoriesfrom the appliance and remove theprofile strip from the outer appliancedoor.

Remove the cord clips from the backof the appliance.

Prepare the water connection for theappliance (see "Water connection").

To protect the floor when installingthe appliance, secure an off-cut offlooring or similar material to the floorin front of the installation area.

The appliance is very heavy.Keep the appliance doors shut untilthe appliance has been fitted and se-cured in accordance with these op-erating and installation instructions.The appliance is both large andheavy. Installation must be carriedout by two people.


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Load-bearing capacity of the nichefloor

The floor of the space where the appli-ance is to be installed must be flat andlevel.

It must be made of strong, rigid mate-rial.

The appliance is extremely heavy whenfully loaded, and that the floor it standson must be able to bear its weight. Ifnecessary, seek the advice of an archi-tect or structural engineer.

Checking the installation space

Check the installation dimensions.

Check the position of the electricaland plumbing connections.

Check that all adjacent cabinets /units are securely fixed to the wall.

Check the adjacent cabinets / unitsfor possible collisions when openingdoors (door opening angle).

Preparing the niche

Keep the doors to the applianceclosed until it is fixed inside thebuilding-in niche.

Danger of tipping over!Due to the sheer size and weight ofthe appliance, it needs to be ensuredthat it cannot tip forwards once it isbuilt into the niche.

Fitting the anti-tip device

The anti-tip device ensures that the ap-pliance is fixed securely into the build-ing-in niche, preventing the appliancefrom tipping forwards.

Mark the mid line of the appliance onthe back of the building-in niche. Lineup the center of the anti-tip devicewith this line.

Caution! The water line or powersupply could get damaged.Please ensure that neither the waterline nor the power supply are locatedin this area, as these could be dam-aged during installation e.g. byscrews.

Fixing screws for different uses andtypes of material are supplied in theaccompanying pack.If these are not suitable for the anti-tipping device in your installation,you will need to secure it by alterna-tive means.


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Fitting the anti-tip device on a con-crete floor.

Drill three holes in the floor to matchthe holes on the anti-tip device. Thedrill holes must have a diameter of3/8" (10 mm) and be a little deeperthan the length of the concrete boltssupplied.

Place or screw the washers andhexagonal nuts onto each of the con-crete dowels.

Secure the anti-tip device to the floorwith the concrete dowels.

Align the anti-tip device with the cen-ter line again.

Then use the nuts to tighten the con-crete dowels.

Now secure the anti-tip device to thewall with the three screws(1/4" x 2-1/8" / 6 x 54 mm).

Fitting the anti-tip device on awooden floor

Secure the anti-tip device to the floorwith the five screws (1/4" x 2-1/8" / 6x 54 mm). Pre-drill the holes if neces-sary.

Now secure the anti-tip device to thewall with the three screws(1/4" x 2-1/8" / 6 x 54 mm).


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Fitting the anti-tip device in a build-ing-in niche deeper than 24" (610mm)

The guarantee that the compressorplate hooks into the anti-tip device in adeeper building-in niche, a woodenbeam must be secured to bridge thegap between the back of the applianceand the wall.

The wooden beam must be se-curely fixed to the floor! Select screwlengths according to the thickness ofthe wooden beam.

Match the wooden beam to the depthof the gap between the back of theappliance and the wall.

Use the number of screws appropri-ate to the housing width to ensurethat the wooden beam is securelyfixed.

Select screw lengths according to thethickness of the wooden beam.

For sideways sloping floors

Make sure that the anti-tip device issecured horizontally even with a slop-ing floor. Place spacers underneath ifnecessary.


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Securing the covers

Stick the cover strips supplied ontoboth sides of the appliance.

The cover strips protect the appliancefrom damage when it is being pushedinto the niche.

Now prepare the water connection forthe appliance (see "Water connec-tion").

Pushing the appliance into theniche

Caution! Risk of damage!Push the appliance into the niche,taking care not to damage the powercord and water connections.

Push the appliance far enough intothe niche so that the compressorbearer plate engages with the anti-tipdevice.

Caution! Risk of appliance tip-ping over!The appliance is only secure andprevented from tipping over whenthe compressor bearer plate ishooked into the anti-tip device.

Now prepare the water connection forthe appliance (see "Water connec-tion").


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Aligning the appliance

Align the appliance at the front viaadjustable feet using the spannersupplied, so that it stands upright.

Also align the appliance at the backby moving adjusting rods with ascrewdriver or with the hexagonal keysupplied, until it is standing straight.

Caution! Risk of tipping over.The adjustable feet must stand onthe floor, otherwise the appliancecould tip forwards!

Aligning the freezer drawerfronts The freezer drawer fronts can be

aligned if necessary.

Side view of freezer drawer pulled out

Move the screws on the right- andleft-hand sides of the freezer drawersinto the slots below.

Align the drawer front.

Now tighten the screws.


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Securing the appliance in theniche Remove the covers from the hinges

on both sides.

Secure the appliance into the cabinetwith two screws each, top and bot-tom, above the hinge of both of therefrigerator section doors.

Remove the fixing bracket

Remove the fixing bracket covers from both refrigerator section doors,then screw them to both brackets .

Place the nuts on one side as thesewill be required for securing the re-frigerator section cabinet doors.

Loosen the covers on both sides andunscrew both fixing brackets from thefreezer drawers.


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Fixing the fixing brackets tothe cabinet doors

Lightly draw thin lines with a pencilon the inside of the cabinet doors forthe refrigerator section doors, asshown in the diagram.

Lay the fixing brackets on the insideof the cabinet doors. Align the brack-ets centrally and on the lines youhave drawn.

Secure each bracket to the cabinetdoors for the refrigerator section withat least six screws3/16" x 5/8" ( 4 x 16 mm).

Secure each bracket to the furniturefronts of the freezer drawers withthree screws (3/16" x 5/8" /4 x 16 mm).


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Securing the cabinet fronts tothe freezer drawers

Pull out each drawer and secure thecabinet front on both sides with thescrews 1/8" x 1/2" (3.5 x 13 mm).These are the same screws that werepreviously used to attach the fixingbracket.

Close the drawer front and checkwhether the fronts are evenly aligned.Use the screws to correct the posi-tion of the drawer fronts as neces-sary.

Then close the gap between thefreezer drawer and cabinet front ifnecessary with the self-adhesivecover strips supplied. To do this, firstremove the protective foil from thestrips.

Securing the cabinet door tothe refrigerator doorThe following is only an instruction forfitting one cabinet door. Repeat the fit-ting instructions for the second cabinetdoor.

Open the refrigerator door and hangthe cabinet door on the adjustingbolts from above.

Screw the nuts loosely onto the ad-justing bolts.

Close the door and check the dis-tance between the door and adjacentfurniture.


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Loosen the washers again and adjustthe bolts to align the cabinet doorvertically with adjacent furniture.

Then the door closing damper mustbe removed in order to prepare thefitting at the bottom of the cabinetdoor.

Firmly grasp the door closing damperand pull it downwards. The doordamper will contract in its extendedstate!

Draw a line along the lower edge ofthe fixing bracket.

Take the cabinet door off the refriger-ator door.

Remove the lower bracket from therefrigerator door.

Align the fixing bracket on the cabinetdoor corresponding to the lines andsecure the bracket with a minimum of6 screws 3/16" x 5/8" (4 x 16 mm).

Open the refrigerator door and hangthe cabinet door on the adjustingbolts again from above.


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Screw the nuts onto the adjustingbolts but do not tighten them yet.

Align the cabinet door flush with theexterior.

Now tighten the nuts on the adjust-ment bolts.

Secure the cabinet door at the bot-tom with the same screws that werepreviously used to attach the lowerbracket to the refrigerator door.

Pull the soft-close mechanism so thatit extends and hook it onto the balljoint again.


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Put the cover back into place.

Take care not to trap any cords lo-cated at the sides.

Check the refrigerator section doorsand adjust them if necessary usingthe screws in the hinges.

Fitting the air filter and ventila-tion grille Pull out the lower freezer drawer

completely.

Carefully remove the protective foilfrom the air filter supplied.

Insert the air filter into the bottom leftof the appliance plinth, press the tabdownwards and click it into place.

Now screw on the ventilation grille.


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If the ventilation slits are not keptfree and unobstructed the compres-sor will switch on more often and willrun for longer.This can cause higher energy con-sumption and to an increased com-pressor operating temperature,which can result in damage to thecompressor.Use only the grille with the ventilationslits as supplied for this appliance!Keep the ventilation slits clear andunobstructed at all times. They mustalso be regularly cleaned of dust.

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