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Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 09 941 010...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy..................... 14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Control panel ......................16 Symbols......................... 17 Optional accessories..................... 19 Switching on and off ................... 20 Before using for the first time ................20 Operating the appliance ..................
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Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 38 Different storage zones ..................38 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......39 When shopping for food..................39 Storing food correctly.................... 39 Fruit and vegetables .................. 39 Protein rich food ....................
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Contents Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................60 After cleaning ......................61 Problem solving guide .................. 62 Noises........................ 73 Miele@home...................... 74 After Sales / Guarantee.................. 76 Information for dealers .................. 77 Demo mode ......................77 Electrical connection .................. 79 Installation...................... 80 Location.........................
The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department. The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
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If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
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– Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this appliance. This would damage it. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
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Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept...
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Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic equipment often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor g OK sensor for confirming a selection for the whole appliance h For setting the temperature b Optical interface ( = warmer) (for Service technicians only) Selector sensor in settings mode c For selecting the refrigerator and i Sensor for accessing or leaving freezer sections...
Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone Miele@home Only visible when a communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed on (see "Miele@home") Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display settings ...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) e Adjustable shelf f Bottle rack g Water container h Bottle shelf i Condensate channel and drain hole j Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer k Fruit and vegetable drawer l Ice cube drawer with automatic ice...
Guide to the appliance Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Stainless steel care The stainless steel cleaning cloth is impregnated with stainless steel conditioner for optimum cleaning and protection. Each application of the stainless steel...
Attach the bottle holder centrally along the rear edge of the bottle Tip: We recommend treating stainless shelf, as shown. steel surfaces with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent immediately after - Cool pack removing the protective foil, (see "Guide to the appliance - Optional ...
Switching on and off When the refrigerator door is open, the Operating the appliance interior lighting will come on and the A light touch of the finger on the adjustable shelf LED lighting will sensors is all that is required to operate become brighter until it has reached its this appliance.
Switching on and off Individual settings can be set for each Switching off section. Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock Touch the sensor for the section you is still activated. want to adjust the settings for. The temperature display will go out and The sensor that has been selected is the mains connection symbol ...
Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off for longer back on again periods of time The refrigerator section can also be If, during a long absence, the switched back on again separately. appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the average, current temperature in and freezer sections are set the refrigerator section and the independently of one another.
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The correct temperature The following information shows in the If you have adjusted the temperature, display while the sensors are being wait for approx. 6 hours if the touched: appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is –...
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The appliance will then continue to refrigerator section to its lowest setting work at normal power.
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super freeze Super freeze function The Super freeze function will switch Switch on Super freeze before putting itself off automatically after approx. 30 - fresh food into the freezer. 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food This helps food to freeze quickly and placed in the freezer will determine the retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours...
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching on Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling function When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will ...
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Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Dynamic cooling Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section. The symbol for the refrigerator section is highlighted in yellow. Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a If the temperature in the freezer warning system which ensures that the remains above -18 °C for a long temperature in the freezer cannot rise time, check that the frozen food has unnoticed and to avoid energy being not started to defrost.
Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early Door alarm If the noise disturbs you, you can The appliance is fitted with a warning switch the alarm off if you wish. system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open.
Selecting further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although the mistake, alarm symbol ...
Selecting further settings Audible tones The appliance has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. By touching the or sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can switch the sensor tone or the lock is activated or deactivated: door alarm tone on or off but you 0: the safety lock is deactivated...
Selecting further settings Display brightness The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room. By touching the or sensor you The display brightness can be adjusted can now select: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default 0: sensor tone off;...
Selecting further settings Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance. By touching the or sensor you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: – the interior lighting when the door is 1: dimmest setting opened, 2: medium setting...
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Selecting further settings As soon as the symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on. Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section This appliance has Dynamic cooling, Danger of explosion. which helps to keep an even Do not store explosive materials in temperature when the fan is running, the appliance or any products making the difference between the containing propellants (e.g.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator Food should generally be stored section covered or packaged in the refrigerator section. This will prevent Not all food is suitable for refrigeration food smells from affecting other food, at temperatures below 5°C as some food from drying out, and also any...
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjustable shelves with lighting Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, shelves. You can illuminate the then remove it by pulling it forwards refrigerator section as you wish by ...
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving and fitting the bottle Removing and replacing the holder fruit and vegetable drawer The fruit and vegetable drawer is on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. Pull out the drawer as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
Freezing and storing food before freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices Only freeze fresh food which is in a alters when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
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Freezing and storing food Make a note of the contents and the - Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate) date of freezing on the packaging. Ensure ventilation slots at the back Before placing food in the freezer of the freezer section are always free section from obstruction.
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Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting The storage life of food is very variable, Frozen food can be defrosted in even at a constant temperature of different ways: -18 °C. Decomposition processes also – in a microwave oven, take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed.
Freezing and storing food Using accessories Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted Cool pack food as soon as possible as it will The cool pack prevents the temperature lose its nutritional value and spoil if in the freezer rising too quickly in the left for too long.
Making ice cubes Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray Only make normal domestic quantities of ice cubes with the ice cube maker. After the appliance is switched on for the first time, it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect An ice cube tray , in which the ice in the drawer.
Making ice cubes Water container Danger of build-up of bacteria. Do not leave water in the water The water quality must conform container for several days. to the requirements for drinking Change the water in the water water in the country in which the container regularly and always empty appliance is being installed (e.g.
Making ice cubes Filling the water container Switching the ice cube maker on and off Switch the appliance on. Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes. Pull the water container forwards to ...
Making ice cubes Making a large amount of ice Altering the size of the ice cubes cubes The amount of ice cubes which the The size of the ice cubes produced appliance makes depends on the depends on the volume of the water temperature in the freezer section.
Making ice cubes By touching the or sensor, you Switching the ice cube maker can now set the water volume you on/off with the On/Off button require (E1 to E8): Pull the ice cube drawer out slightly. E1: low water volume E8: high water volume ...
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts The appliance is equipped with a "Frost automatically. free" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the whilst the compressor is running.
We recommend treating stainless steel circuit. surfaces with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent (see "Guide to the Do not use a steam cleaning appliance - Optional accessories"). appliance to clean the appliance.
Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Do not use hot or boiling water to fill the the water container. Use The ice cube maker and water drinking water only. Do not add any supply pipework must be rinsed: detergents such as washing-up –...
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Cleaning and care Wait until the ice cube tray has The Rinsing setting can only be completed this rotation before selected when the ice cube maker is continuing. switched on and the water container has been filled. The ice cube maker will then switch off. The ice cube maker symbol ...
Cleaning and care Selecting the cleaning position Cleaning the ice cube tray The setting can only be selected if the Clean the ice cube tray, ice cube maker is switched on. – before switching off the ice cube maker for a long time. ...
Cleaning and care The ice cube maker will then switch off. Preparing the appliance for The ice cube maker symbol will go cleaning out. Switch the appliance off. Remove and clean the ice cube The display goes out and cooling is drawer.
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Cleaning and care The stainless steel trim with LED lighting has a metal disc (contacts) at the front left corner which supply power to the LED lighting. These can become damaged when the trim is removed. Ensure that you always loosen the side on which the contacts (metal disc) are not located first.
Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door Cleaning the interior and shelves accessories The stainless steel trim on the Clean the appliance at least once a bottle and door shelves is not month. suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. Remove the trim before cleaning the Remove soiling immediately to prevent door shelves in a dishwasher.
Tip: It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent re-soiling.
Cleaning and care After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on. Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not...
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more too dusty. frequently and for Do not block the ventilation gaps. longer periods of time. Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. The temperature in the The doors have been opened too frequently, or a appliance is too low.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. on less and less often Adjust the temperature. and for shorter periods Check the temperature again after 24 hours. of time.
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Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The safety lock is activated. The symbol is lit up in You cannot switch the appliance off. the display. Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Activating or deactivating the safety lock"). The alarm symbol ...
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Cause and remedy The ice maker The is a fault with the ice cube maker. and alarm symbols Call the Miele Service Department. are flashing in the display. The indicator light on the ice cube maker is also flashing.
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Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Cause and remedy The ice cube maker will The appliance is not connected to the power supply not switch on. or is not switched on. Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The ice cubes taste or The ice cube maker is in continuous use and should smell odd. be cleaned regularly. Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply pipework regularly (see "Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice cube maker").
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Danger of electric shock. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
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Danger of electric shock. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The LED lighting is not Liquid has spilt onto the LED lighting on one of the working on any of the shelves or the metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand shelves. shelf supports. The safety switch off mechanism has switched off the LED lighting on all the shelves.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.
Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
Miele@home a Miele@home communication enabled appliance b Miele@home communication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XKM3000Z c Miele@home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele@home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop...
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Miele@home Please note that the Miele@home and – In Germany, network enabled SuperVision system is currently only appliances can be integrated into the available in selected countries. QIVICON Smart Home Platform instead of the Miele@home Gateway This appliance / is network enabled (www.qivicon.de).
See end of this booklet for contact been resolved as described in this details. booklet. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Information for dealers Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the control Place your finger on the sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there. the compressor remains switched off, so that the appliance does not cool down.
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Information for dealers Switching off Demo mode The symbol is lit up in the display. Touch the or sensor until 0 appears (means: Demo mode is switched off). Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes.
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for mains electricity supply by an extension connection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz lead. Extension leads do not guarantee supply.
Installation This appliance must be built in, In environments with high otherwise it could tip up. humidity condensation can build up on the exterior of the appliance. This can cause corrosion of the Fire risk and danger of damage! This fridge-freezer must not be appliance walls.
Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Ventilation plinth, housing unit and above the If the ventilation gaps given are appliance must each provide an not observed, the compressor will unobstructed airflow of at least run more frequently and for longer 200 cm²...
Installation Top ventilation gap Before installing the appliance The ventilation gap at the top of the Take the accessory pack which appliance can be constructed in includes installation parts and other different ways: accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place.
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Installation Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch (depending on model).
Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFN 37452 iDE 1772 – 1788...
Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
Changing the door hinging Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the appliance door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ...
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Changing the door hinging Slightly loosen screws and in Undo screws completely. the hinges. Fit bracket on the opposite side Push doors and outwards and and loosely fit screws . take them off their hinges.
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Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ...
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Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mechanism Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards. Screw holder onto the hinge and tighten securely. Push appliance doors and onto ...
Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will need Two people are required for installing the following tools: the appliance. Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. Secure the housing unit against tipping.
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Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – required for fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit. Screw fixing bracket using hex screw to the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door. Using the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door, secure a second pair of fixing brackets ...
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Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls: Clip spacers and on the right- hand side of the hinges. Open both appliance doors. Remove cover . Secure part using screws loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance.
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Installing the appliance Installing the appliance Push the appliance into the niche until all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side wall. Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip . Fix sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.
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Installing the appliance Check the position of the fixing Securing the appliance in the bracket at the top and bottom front niche edge of the furniture side wall again. This will create a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the housing unit side walls.
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Installing the appliance Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required. Replace covers and on the fixing brackets. Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall. Secure fixing bracket to the housing unit side wall with screw .
Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appliance Fitting the furniture doors in the unit, push the rods supplied in The furniture door must be at least underneath the appliance between it 16 mm thick and not exceed 19 mm and the floor of the housing unit: thick.
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When fitting large or divided furniture doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing brackets should be used. These are available to order from Miele. A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
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Installing the appliance Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push fitting aids together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors. Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
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Installing the appliance Open the appliance door. Fit side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if required). Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts .
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Installing the appliance Aligning the door Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver, tighten nuts - Side adjustments (X) on the appliance door with ring spanner . Slide the furniture door. Cover strip must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
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Installing the appliance Tighten all screws again. Drill holes in the furniture door and Replace top cover , and click it into fit screws . Make sure the two place. metal edges are aligned (Symbol //). Close the appliance door and the furniture door.
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Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...