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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerators To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en–AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 950 410...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 12 How to save energy..................... 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Explanation of symbols ..................16 Optional accessories..................... 18 Switching on and off ................... 19 Before using for the first time ................19 Operating the appliance ..................
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Problem solving guide .................. 46 Noises........................ 54 Service........................ 55 Contact in case of fault ..................55 Warranty ........................ 55 Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents .... 56 Demo mode ......................56 Electrical connection .................. 58 Installation advice .................... 59 Side-by-side units ....................59 Location.........................
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Contents Changing the door hinging ................. 67 Installing the appliance.................. 71 Fitting a furniture door................... 79...
The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
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– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – call Miele. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible gases building up.
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If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
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Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician. The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
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Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates. Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. Transport To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact Miele. You are also responsible for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation/ In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not situated near a heat Situated near a heat source source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Operation 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 e For setting the temperature for the entire appliance ( colder), Selection sensor in settings mode b Optical interface f For confirming a selection (OK (for service technicians only) sensor) c On/Off sensor for the DynaCool g For setting the temperature function (automatic temperature adjustment)
Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and the door alarm tone Miele@home Only visible when the Miele@home communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed on (in countries where this is applicable) Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display ...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) d Egg tray / door shelf e Adjustable shelf f Bottle rack (depending on model) g Bottle shelf h Condensate channel and drain hole i Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer (depending on model) j Fruit and vegetable drawer...
Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal Optional accessories filter with holder A range of useful Miele accessories and The charcoal filter neutralizes care products are available for your unpleasant odours in the refrigerator appliance. section for improved air quality.
Attach the bottle holder to the middle Useful tip: We recommend treating of the rear edge of the bottle shelf. stainless steel surfaces with the Miele Care product for stainless steel immediately after removing the protective foil (see “Guide to the appliance - Optional accessories”).
Switching on and off Operating the appliance Switching off A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance. Each touch of a sensor is confirmed Touch the On/Off sensor. with a keypad tone. The keypad tone If this does not work, the safety lock can be switched off if you wish (see is activated.
Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut, there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.
The 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 Approximately 5 seconds after the last Temperature display time a sensor has been touched, the In normal operation the temperature display automatically reverts to showing display shows the current mean the current temperature inside the refrigerator temperature. refrigerator.
Using SuperCool and DynaCool Switching off SuperCool SuperCool The SuperCool 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 run at normal refrigerator section to its lowest setting power again.
Using SuperCool and DynaCool Switching on DynaCool DynaCool When the dynamic cooling function (DynaCool) is not switched on, the natural circulation of air will cause different temperature zones in the Touch the DynaCool sensor so that it refrigerator as the cold, heavy air sinks is highlighted in yellow.
Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning Switching the door alarm off system to avoid increased energy early consumption and food becoming warm If the noise of the alarm disturbs you, if the door is left open. you can switch the alarm off early if you An alarm will sound if the door is left wish.
Further settings Safety lock Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to secure against unintentional: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – switching off, automatically deactivated although the –...
Further settings Audible tones The appliance features acoustic signals such as a keypad tone and warning tone for the door alarm. By touching either the or sensor you can now set whether the safety The keypad tone and door alarm lock is switched on or off: warning tone can be switched on or off, 0: safety lock is switched off...
Further settings Display brightness You can adjust the display brightness to suit the light 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: keypad tone off;...
Further settings Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purpose of religious observance. By touching the or sensor you The following are switched off: can adjust the display brightness: – the interior lighting when the 1: minimum brightness appliance door is opened 2: medium brightness...
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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 selectable symbols appear in the display and the ...
Further settings Charcoal filter replacement indicator The appliance is not supplied with Touch the OK sensor to confirm your filters with holder KKF-FF (Active selection. AirClean). These are available to purchase separately (see “Optional The last selected setting flashes in the accessories”).
Using the refrigerator efficiently Warmest area Different storage zones The warmest area is located in the top Due to the natural air circulation there section of the main storage area and are different temperature zones in the the door. Use this for storing butter so refrigerator section.
Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which is not suitable for What to be aware of when storage in the refrigerator shopping for food section The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is the most important Not all food is suitable for refrigeration factor in determining how long it stays at temperatures below 5 °C because it fresh, and how long it can be kept in the...
Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the refrigerator section is in packaging or covered properly. This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods, food from drying out, and also cross- contamination of bacteria. This is especially important when storing meat products.
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Adjustable shelf / Adjustable bottle shelf shelf with lighting Lift up the door shelf / bottle shelf The LED lighting is located on the and pull it towards you to remove it. stainless steel strip of the shelf.
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the bottle rack Removing and replacing the fruit and vegetable drawers (depending on model) The fruit and vegetable drawer sits on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning. Pull out the drawer as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active AirClean) holder are available as optional accessories (see “Guide to the appliance - Optional accessories”). When you are storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): –...
Defrosting Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst in use. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance.
Cleaning and care – hard, abrasive sponges and brushes, Do not let water get into the e.g. pot scourers, electronic unit or the lighting. – dirt erasers, Steam from a steam cleaning – sharp metal scrapers. appliance could reach the electrical We recommend using lukewarm water components and cause a short with a little washing-up liquid to clean...
Cleaning and care Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf Preparing the appliance for with lighting cleaning The stainless steel strip with LED Switch the appliance off. lighting or the stainless steel trim on The display goes dark and the cooling the adjustable shelves is not is switched off.
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Cleaning and care Bottle and door shelves The stainless steel trims on the bottle and door shelves are not dishwasher-safe. To remove the stainless steel trim: Place the door/bottle shelf with the front side on the work surface. Grasp the plastic surround on the left-hand side of the stainless steel strip at the rearmost point.
Cleaning and care The following parts are dishwasher- Cleaning the interior and safe: accessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance regularly, or at dishwashing programme selected least once a month. must not exceed 55 °C. Clean up any spills, stains or food immediately.
6 months. Do not use any oils or grease on the Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters door seals as these will cause the are available from Miele or via the seals to deteriorate and become internet at shop.miele.com. porous over time.
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Cleaning and care Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the raised edge pointing downwards in the holder. Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf so that it clicks into position.
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you will not need a service call.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cooling is required. The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit are covered switching on more or have become too dusty.
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The indicator light flashes several times every flashing at the back of 5 seconds. the refrigerator at the A fault has occurred. bottom near the Call Miele. compressor (depending The indicator light flashes regularly every on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for This is not a fault.
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Replace the charcoal filters in the holder (see “Cleaning and care - Replacing the charcoal filters”). Reset the counter (see “Further settings - Charcoal filter replacement indicator ”). “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display. Call Miele.
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The lighting covers must not be removed or damaged, or be removed due to damage. This could cause injury to your eyes. Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class 1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. a magnifying glass). Call Miele.
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This could cause injury to your eyes. Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class 1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar). Replace the shelf with LED lighting (available from Miele).
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Push in the shelf until it clicks into position. Close the appliance door. When the door is reopened, the interior lighting will work again. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. Call Miele.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause and remedy The symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You Deactivate the safety lock (see “Further settings – cannot switch the Switching the safety lock on/off”). appliance off.
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 ...
Contact in case of fault In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact Miele. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this document. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele.
Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in “Demo mode”. In this mode the control Place your finger on the sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there.
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Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents Switching off Demo mode The symbol is illuminated in the display. Touch the or sensor so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). Touch the settings sensor.
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a mains Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for mains electricity supply by an extension connection to an AC single phase 220 – lead. Extension leads do not guarantee 240 V 50 Hz supply.
Installation advice Ventilation Risk of damage! In environments with high humidity If the required ventilation gaps condensation can build up on the are not adhered to, the compressor exterior of the appliance. This will switch on more often and run for condensate can cause corrosion of longer.
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Installation advice – The ventilation gaps in the plinth, Top ventilation cross-section housing unit and above the appliance The top ventilation cross-section can be must amount to a free airflow of at achieved in various ways: least 200 cm² to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance.
Installation advice Furniture door Appliance Gap X [mm] furniture for different Horizontal and vertical gaps door edge radii B The thickness and edge radius of the thickness furniture door and the gap that runs A [mm] around the door, vertically and R 1,2 horizontally, are specified depending on ≥16 - 19...
– The bags (depending on model) located inside the metal grille (heat A mounting kit or another pair of fixing exchanger). brackets can be ordered from Miele. These are important for the correct functioning of the appliance. Their contents are non-toxic and not dangerous.
They are no longer required because the furniture door will now be fitted to the appliance door. All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from Miele. Stainless steel front (depending on model) Open the appliance door and remove If your old appliance had different the red transport clips ...
Before installation, ensure the building-in niche matches the required dimensions. The required ventilation gaps must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] K 35422 iD 1397–1413 K 37422 iD 1772–1788...
Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set at the factory to enable the door to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to 90°.
Changing the door hinging Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another person. The appliance is supplied with right- hand hinging. 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 Removing 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. Unscrew the screws completely. Place the fixing element on the opposite side and loosely screw in the screws .
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Changing the door hinging Securing the soft-close mechanism Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards. Unscrew the ball joint and screw it into the adjacent hole. Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces upwards (hinges remain open).
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Changing the door hinging Hang the appliance door onto the pre-fitted screws and , and securely tighten the screws and . Replace covers , and . Refit the locking pins in the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.
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 – for mounting the appliance 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: ** Number depending on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
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Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit. Screw the fixing brackets into the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door using the hex screws . Secure a second pair of fixing brackets ...
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Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls: Clip the spacers and on the right-hand side of the hinges. Open the appliance door. Remove the cover . Secure the securing plate with the screws loosely into the top left- hand side of the appliance.
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Installing the appliance Carefully remove the protective foil from the sealing strip . Fix the sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side. 1. Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing. 2.
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Installing the appliance Installing the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the doors may not close properly once the furniture doors have been fitted. This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accumulate and lead to faults in the appliance.
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Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the On furniture with door fittings (e.g. niche stubs, seals etc.): The dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm. Pull the appliance forwards by the appropriate dimension.
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Installing the appliance Break off the ends of the brackets and dispose of them. They are no longer needed. Attach the respective covers and to the fixing brackets. Push the loose-fitting fixing bracket against the side wall. ...
Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche Fitting a furniture door height greater than 140 cm If the appliance is being built into a run For additional stability of the appliance of units, the height of the furniture in the unit, push the rods supplied in door should be aligned with adjacent underneath the appliance between it...
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Installing the appliance Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Useful tip: Push up the fitting aids with the furniture front until they are the same height as the doors of adjacent kitchen units. ...
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Installing the appliance Open the appliance door. Fit the side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if needed). Hang the furniture door onto the adjusting bolts .
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Installing the appliance Adjusting the position of the door Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver, tighten nuts on the appliance door with the ring spanner . Adjustment to the sides (X) Move the furniture door. The cover strip must be completely hidden in the niche, and Height adjustment (Y) must not protrude.
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Installing the appliance Tighten all screws again. Fit the top cover , and click it into place. Drill fixing holes in the furniture door and screw in the screws . Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol //). ...
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Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...
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