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Operating and Installation Instructions Freezer To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 140...
Installing the water hose to the appliance............. 43 How to save energy..................... 44 Guide to the appliance .................. 46 F 2411 SF ......................46 F 28x1 SF, F 29x1 SF .................... 47 Main screen ......................48 Settings mode ....................49...
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Performing a Self Test ..................58 Switching on Door Assistant ................59 Switching off Door Assistant ................60 Setting up Miele@home ..................61 Switching off Demo Mode .................. 65 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........65 Switching Sabbath Mode On/Off............... 66 Switching on, switching off or resetting Water Filter Display ...
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Contents Storing frozen food....................77 Home freezing ....................... 78 Placing food in the Freezer Zone................79 Making ice cubes .................... 81 Automatic defrosting .................. 83 Cleaning and care .................... 84 Cleaning agents..................... 84 Before cleaning the appliance................85 Interior and accessories ..................85 Cleaning the door seal ..................
They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc- tions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
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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 in- correct use of the appliance.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
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Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety 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 must only be connected to a cold water line.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. ...
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Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in- structions. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Stainless steel machines: ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance 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 short circuit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging. DANGER of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo- cate. – Remove the machine doors. – Remove the drawers. – Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
Installation information If installation near a heat source is un- Risk of injury and damage. avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance must be built in, oth- mum distances between the appliance erwise it could tip over. and the heat source: Keep the appliance door(s) shut until –...
If you need to change on external appliance panels. the door hinging to the other side, please contact the Miele Technical To prevent this, it is advisable to in- Service. stall the appliance in a dry and/or air-...
Installation information Ventilation Specifications for the plumbed water connection WARNING! Risk of fire! – The machine may only be connected Operation of the appliance is limited. to the plumbed water connection by Keep the required ventilation gaps qualified technicians. free from obstruction.
(KTF) are required for this. Both If the partition wall a is thicker than are available from your Miele dealer or 6 5/16" (160 mm), you do not need the Miele Technical Service. side-by-side installation kit, nor the side Instructions for installing appliances panel heater.
Installation dimensions – The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" (228.6 mm) above the floor. – The 1/4" (6.4 mm) plumbed water connection should not be positioned higher than 2" (50.8 mm) above the floor. The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
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Installation dimensions F 2411 SF 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 5/8" 4" 4" (92 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) side view...
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Installation dimensions F 2801 SF, F 2811 SF 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 5/8" 4" 4" (92 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) side view...
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Installation dimensions F 2901 SF, F 2911 SF 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 5/8" 4" 4" (92 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) side view...
Installation dimensions Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 115°) F 2411 SF 9 2/16" (234 mm) ° The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° because oth- erwise the freezer baskets and ice cube tray cannot be removed.
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Installation dimensions F 2801 SF, F 2811 SF ° The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° because oth- erwise the freezer baskets and ice cube tray cannot be removed.
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Installation dimensions F 2901 SF, F 2911 SF 16 7/8" (428 ° The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° because oth- erwise the freezer baskets and ice cube tray cannot be removed.
Building in the appliance Before starting... Tools required It is essential to read these installa- – Cordless drill tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. – TX 20 screwdriver The appliance should be installed by – Hammer drill a suitably qualified tradesman in ac- cordance with these installation in- –...
Building in the appliance Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation space Check the installation dimensions. Check the position of the electrical and plumbing connections. Check that all adjacent cabinets / units are securely fixed to the wall. ...
Building in the appliance Before installation Risk of tipping over! Make sure the appliance is no longer Heavy weight! secured to the pallet as soon as you This appliance is very heavy and can unscrew the brackets that fix the ap- tip forwards when the door is open.
Building in the appliance Securing the installation niche Preparing the installation niche The provided anti-tip brackets en- Keep the appliance door closed sure the installation niche is securely until the appliance is secured inside fixed to the wall. the niche.
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Building in the appliance Fixing screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack: Securing to concrete wall Make sure that the gap between the appliance's rear wall and the installa- tion niche does not exceed 2"...
Building in the appliance Pushing the appliance into the niche Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec- tions. If you are installing several appliances side by side, now secure the appli- ances to one another (see the instruc- tions for the side-by-side installation kit).
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Building in the appliance Tip: To secure the power cord to pre- vent it becoming caught: Tie a piece of string to the middle of the cord and as the appliance is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord for- ward underneath the appliance .
Building in the appliance Aligning the appliance Align the appliance with neighboring cabinet fronts. The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad- justed from the front. Risk of damage! Position the supplied spacers on Do not under any circumstances both sides on the markings next to use a cordless screwdriver to adjust...
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Building in the appliance Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (attachment: 5/16" (8 mm) socket) or (attachment: 5/16" (8 mm) socket) or a TX 20 screwdriver. a TX 20 screwdriver. Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet.
Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the Risk of damage! niche Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the base is aligned to a maximum of 2 7/16" (62 mm) (max. niche height of 85 3/16" (2164 mm)). Otherwise the rear foot adjustment will be damaged.
Building in the appliance Securing the base cover plate and the baseboard Do not cover the vents in the base. This will damage the appliance! Click the baseboard onto the bot- tom of the appliance base. Aligning the appliance door Following installation, align the appli- ...
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Building in the appliance Remove the covers from both sides of the appliance door. Remove the cover on the bottom fixing bracket. Slightly loosen the screws in the angle trims on both sides. Slightly loosen the screws on the fixing bracket.
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Building in the appliance Remove the cover from the light contact switch. Align the height and sides of the ap- pliance door using the threaded bolts . Remove the nuts and washers from the threaded bolts . If necessary, also align the depth of the appliance door via the gaps in the angle trims.
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Building in the appliance Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinetry fronts again. Then re-tighten all screws and . Place the washers and nuts back on the threaded bolts and tighten the nuts.
Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before Risk of electric shock! plugging the appliance into the power The appliance must only be switched supply. This allows coolant and refriger- on when it has been installed in ac- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- cordance with the installation in- ulations.
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Electrical connection Connecting the appliance If the outlet is no longer accessible after installation, an additional means of dis- connection must be provided for all poles. Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all-pole dis- connect device with a contact opening of at least 1/8"...
Water connection Information on the fresh water Avoid connection to a water supply connection in which the water might stagnate. This can affect the taste of water and The machine may only be connected ice cubes. to the fresh water supply by qualified technicians.
Water connection Installing the water hose to the appliance Before establishing the plumbed-wa- ter connection, ensure that the appli- ance is disconnected from the power supply. 7/16" When installing the water hose, make Connect the water hose to the sure that it is neither kinked nor dam- shut-off valve.
How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
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How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged 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 F 2411 SF a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Interior lighting e Shelves f Ice maker g Ice-cube container h Freezer baskets i Automatic door opening (Push2Open/ Pull2Open mechanism)
Guide to the appliance F 28x1 SF, F 29x1 SF a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Interior lighting e Shelves f Ice maker g Ice-cube container h Freezer baskets i Automatic door opening (Push2Open/ Pull2Open mechanism) j Water filter...
(only visible when the SuperFrost function has been switched on) b Temperature display (target temperature) c Sensor control for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e Sensor control for adjusting various settings in settings mode...
Switch on ( ) or switch off Door Assistant Push2Open Pull2Open (see “Selecting additional settings”) Miele@home Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)
Guide to the appliance Symbols in settings mode / Scroll in settings mode or select a setting / Change a setting (e.g., display brightness) Confirm a setting Exit the menu level...
Stainless steel front panels Stainless steel front panels in stainless steel-look give your appliance a high- quality appearance. Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Water filter (Bypass/Active charcoal filter) The water filter filters supply water for making ice cubes.
Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant Before first use (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the appliance to stand for ap- The Door Assistant helps you to open prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to the appliance door. the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions.
Touch the symbol to open settings interior lighting will come on when the mode. appliance door is opened. Use the arrow buttons and to Miele will then appear in the appliance select the function whose settings display. you wish to adjust.
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Before first use Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele@home now (to do this, following the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings”, section “Set up Miele@home”). Select Skip if you would prefer to set later. Miele@home ...
“off” position. The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened. Miele will then appear on the main screen in the appliance display. The message Freezer temperature too high.
Switching on and off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time: turn the appliance off, unplug the appliance or disconnect the fuse, close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx.
Selecting additional settings In settings mode , certain settings Switching Keypad Lock on or can be adjusted and functions selected, off / allowing you to adjust the machine to Switch on Keypad Lock if you wish to suit your requirements. protect your appliance from unwanted The following section only describe the temperature changes or other uninten- functions in settings mode ...
Selecting additional settings Touch the sensor control if you If the SuperFrost function is switched on, these will be automatically switched wish to terminate the process. off when is selected. Eco Mode Self Test starts and the appliance is ...
Selecting additional settings - Adjusting the intensity Switching on Door Assistant You can also adjust the intensity of the You can choose between the two Door function. The lower the in- Push2Open Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open tensity, the less force required when The default Door Assistant is pushing against the door.
Selecting additional settings Pull2Open Switching off Door Assistant In settings mode , use the and In settings mode , use the and arrow buttons to select Door Assistant arrow buttons to select Door Assistant and select OK to confirm your selec- and select OK to confirm your selec- tion.
To use this feature, you will need: – a WiFi network – the Miele@mobile app – a Miele user account. The user ac- count can be created via the Please observe and follow the safety Miele@mobile app. information and warnings in these...
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Confirm your selection with OK. Use the and arrow buttons to select via the App and touch OK to confirm your selection. Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- low the instructions in the app.
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The symbol will go out in the display. play. Confirm the process with OK. To be able to use the Miele@home functions, you also have to register your appliance in the app. As soon as your appliance has been...
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Selecting additional settings Activating Miele@home Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, If you have already activated you can set up Miele@home again for Miele@home and then disconnected your appliance. the connection, you can still reactivate the connection.
Selecting additional settings Switching off Demo Mode Resetting the settings to their default settings Demo mode allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom with- You can reset the appliance's settings out the cooling system being to their default settings. switched on.
Push2open firm your selection. sistant When Sabbath Mode is switched on, Switched off Miele@ho appears in the display and the display brightness is reduced (the display does Ice Maker Switched on not change when the appliance door is closed).
The Sabbath Mode function will switch New water filters (Bypass and Active off automatically after approx. charcoal filters) are available from 125 hours. Miele, from your dealer, or via the in- ternet. Danger of food poisoning! Any power failure during Sabbath...
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Selecting additional settings The reminder function for the next water Danger to health! filter change is activated. Do not switch off the Water Filter Display if you have installed an Odor- Free charcoal filter in the appliance. This is installed in the appliance prior to delivery.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct The previously set temperature will ap- temperature for storing food in the ap- pear. pliance. Bacteria will cause food which Set the temperature you want with is not stored at the correct temperature the ...
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The correct temperature The ambient temperature in the room and 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 too high, the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature.
Using SuperFrost Turning off SuperFrost SuperFrost function Touch the symbol for setting the For best results, turn on the SuperFrost temperature. function before putting fresh food into the freezer. The symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of -22°F Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that (-30°C) is shown in the display.
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a If the temperature remains above 0°F warning system which ensures that the (-18°C) for a long time, check that temperature in the freezer cannot rise the frozen food has not started to de- unnoticed and to avoid energy being frost.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves in the ap- Moving the adjustable shelves pliance door If necessary, the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad- Danger of injury! justed: Only move the shelves in the door when they are empty.
Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the shelf above the Removing the freezer baskets Ice Maker The freezer baskets can also be re- moved if necessary (e.g., for cleaning). The shelf above the Ice Maker can be removed: Open the appliance door as wide as possible.
Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the dividing panel (de- Removing the ice cube tray pending on the model) The ice cube tray can be removed for The dividing panel in the freezer basket cleaning. can be removed for cleaning: Open the appliance door as far as it The dividing panel is secured to the will go.
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Adjusting the interior fittings Insert the ice cube tray with the rear- most side first, so that it engages. Push the upper freezer basket all the way back in.
Freezing and storing food reabsorb it during the defrosting Always observe USDA food safety process, and very little water collects guidelines. around the defrosted food. Risk of fire from electrical appli- Storing frozen food ances. Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Operating electrical devices in the frosted food.
Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the Upper Lower freezer freezer freezer basket basket When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) of fresh food, switch on the Super- F 2411 Vi/SF 26 lb 26 lb Frost function some time before plac- (12 kg) (12 kg) ing the food in the freezer (see “Su- F 28x1 Vi/SF...
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Freezing and storing food Defrosting frozen goods Food group Storage time Never re-freeze partially or fully de- (Months) frosted food. Defrosted food may only Ice cream 2 to 6 be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- ent ways: Cheese 2 to 4...
Making ice cubes For the automatic ice maker to oper- The Ice Maker can make up to 2.9 lb ate, it must be connected to a water (1.3 kg) of ice cubes in 24 hours. supply (see “Water connection”). The amount of ice cubes made by the appliance depends on the temperature ...
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Making ice cubes Switching off Ice Maker The Ice Maker can be turned off inde- pendently of the Freezer Zone if you do not want to make any ice cubes. Close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx. 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build-up of bacteria caused by stagnant water).
Automatic defrosting WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! To avoid damaging the surfaces of your Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- appliance, do not use cuit breaker. – cleaning products containing soda, ammonia, acid, or chloride, ...
Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance Interior and accessories Turn the appliance off completely by Clean the appliance regularly, or at pressing the On/Off switch. least once a month. Clean up any spills, stains, or food Unplug the appliance or switch off immediately.
The air vents should be cleaned on a length of time, it may become im- regular basis with a brush or vacuum possible to remove. cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- Surfaces may be discolored or al- uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- tered.
Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov- ing on more frequently ered or become too dusty. and for longer periods Do not block the ventilation gaps. of time;...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The temperature setting is too low. ing on more frequently Correct the temperature setting. and for longer periods A large amount of food was put in for freezing at of time;...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the gether or to the wall. freezer. Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to carefully pry them apart. An alarm sounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The warning sounds The temperature in the appliance has risen signifi- and the message Freezer cantly. temperature too high. Max. This could be due to, for example: appears in temperature °F –...
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Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution “ F Please contact Miele There is a fault. ” ap- Technical Service. Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and Contact Technical Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The Ice Maker is not The appliance and/or the Ice Maker is not turned on. producing any ice Turn on the appliance and/or the Ice Maker. cubes.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The Ice Maker is pro- Several household appliances connected to the ducing only small ice plumbed water connection are in operation, which cubes. has reduced the amount of water being taken in. ...
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Close the water shut-off valve immediately! Check the water line for damage. Contact Miele Technical Service. Check whether the water pressure is too high Too high water pressure can cause leakages. Check that the water pressure is between 29 and 116 psi (2 and 8 bar).
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Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The appliance has not been turned on. not working. Turn the appliance on. Sabbath Mode is switched on: The temperature dis- play is dark and ...
Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.
In this case, you can switch off the Water Filter Display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Switch- ing off the Water Filter Display”). New water filters (Bypass filters and OdorFree charcoal filters) are available from Miele Technical Service, from your dealer, or via the internet.
Water filter Tip: The old water filter can be dis- Changing the water filter posed of with household trash. Air in the system can cause water to gush out and the filter to spring out when it is removed. Take great care when changing the water filter.
Water filter Now reset the Water Filter Display us- ing Settings mode in the display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Resetting Water Filter Dis- ”). play When it is time to change the water fil- ter again, the reminder for the Water Fil- ter Display ...
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For estimated costs of replacement elements please contact • For questions or concerns, please contact Customer Service at your local dealer, go to www.miele-shop.com or call Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€0,09/Min.). Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€ 0,09/Min.).
This product F 2411 Vi/SF, F 28x1 Vi/SF, F 29x1 Vi/SF is tested and certified by This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA against WQA against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” compliance. NSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Strasse 29 D-33332 Gütersloh Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29...
Contact in case of fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. Contact information for Miele Techni- cal Service can be found at the end of this document.
Declaration of conformity Miele hereby declares that this freezer complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. Frequency band 2.412 GHz – 2.472 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mission power...
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You will need to enter the specific product name. Miele will provide the source code for all components of software licensed under the GNU General Public License and comparable Open Source licenses. For source code requests, please email info@miele.com.
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