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Operating and installation instructions Freezer To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en–AU,NZ M.-Nr. 11 210 830...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 14 How to save energy..................... 15 Guide to the appliance .................. 17 Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ............18 Accessories ...................... 20 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Optional accessories.....................
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Contents Explanation of the different settings..............34 Using the minute minder (QuickCool timer) ..........34 Switching the ice cube maker on/off............35 Activating or deactivating the safety lock / ..........37 Switching the appliance off ................. 37 Switching Sabbath mode on/off ..............38 Setting the time before the door alarm ...
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Contents Service........................ 68 Contact in case of fault ..................68 – Displaying licence agreements..............68 Warranty ........................ 68 Installation...................... 69 Water connection ....................69 Information about the water supply ..............69 Connecting the water supply ................69 Electrical connection ..................... 72 Installation ......................
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.
– 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 supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine Miele replacement parts are used.
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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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Warning and Safety instructions Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and explosion! Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream maker) inside the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions 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. Stainless steel appliances The coated stainless steel surface can be damaged by adhesives and will lose its dirt-repelling properties.
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 this appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Warning and Safety instructions Transport To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
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 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 a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c NoFrost module d Recessed handle with door opening aid (Click2Open) e Freezer drawers f Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker g Lowest freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray h Ventilation grille For easier installation there are...
Guide to the appliance Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it must be connected to a water supply (see “Water supply”). An ice cube tray is integrated in the ice cube maker where ice cubes are produced.
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Guide to the appliance Symbols in the display Operation Symbol Meaning Standby Switching the appliance on Settings mode For selecting settings (see “Selecting further settings”) / Minus/plus For altering a setting (e.g. temperature) For confirming a setting / Left/right navigation For scrolling in Settings mode to select a arrow...
Accessories Accessories supplied Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Cool pack care products are available for your appliance. Accessories are available from Miele directly (see back cover for contact details). Miele all purpose microfibre cloth The cool pack prevents the temperature...
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(iOS® or Android™ operating systems). To use the Miele@mobile App or Miele@home features, such as the option to switch on SuperCool/ SuperFreeze, you must insert the Wi-Fi...
Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Connecting the appliance Connect the appliance to the Removing packaging material electricity supply as described in Remove all packaging material from “Electrical connection”. the inside of the appliance. Removing the protective foil ...
-18 °C. Standby Touch briefly. The welcome message Miele - Willkommen will appear in the display for approx. 3 seconds. If this does not happen and appears in the display, the safety lock is activated (see “Selecting further settings”...
Switching on and off Start screen Switching off the appliance You can switch the appliance off in Settings mode (see “Selecting further settings”). °C °C The start screen is the screen from which all settings can be selected. The display is divided into two fields for Start screen this purpose:...
Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the appliance. If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, observe the following:...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the appliance. Bacteria will cause food which is not stored at the correct °C temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro-organisms.
The correct temperature Temperature range Setting the temperature The temperature can be adjusted from Touch the temperature display. -14 °C to -28 °C. The previously set temperature will Useful tip: If you have adjusted the appear. temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for ...
Using SuperFreeze The SuperFreeze function can be Switching SuperFreeze on and off switched on. Touch the temperature display. SuperFreeze function For best results, switch on the °C SuperFreeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer. This helps ...
Temperature and door alarm The flashing appliance has been fitted The acoustic and visual signals will be with a warning system which ensures activated if: that the temperature in the freezer – The appliance is switched on and the cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid temperature in the appliance differs energy being wasted if the door is left greatly from the set temperature.
Temperature and door alarm The flashing warmest temperature The door alarm is only displayed on displayed will disappear. The display the start screen. will revert to showing the current The door alarm is automatically temperature in the freezer. supressed when you are in Settings mode.
Setting the display brightness Levels 1–7 Changing the temperature unit °C °C °F Demo mode (only visible when switched on) Resetting factory settings Accessing information about Display (important when your appliance reporting a fault to Miele Service)
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Selecting further settings Reminder to clean ventilation On (orange symbol)/Off grille Cleaning (only appears when On (symbol orange)/Off the ice cube maker is switched...
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Selecting further settings Selecting further settings In Settings mode , certain settings can be adjusted and functions selected, allowing you to adjust the refrigeration appliance to suit your requirements. See the following pages for more Settings mode information on these settings.
Selecting further settings Entering values Explanation of the different settings All values entered must be confirmed with . If the value is not confirmed, Using the minute minder the display will revert to the start screen (QuickCool timer) after approx. 15 seconds and the selected or altered values will not be The minute minder can be used to time adopted.
Selecting further settings – When the minute minder duration Switching the ice cube maker on/ has elapsed An audible signal will sound and will Danger to health! flash. The first three batches of ice cubes Touch the display. made after the ice cube maker is started up must not be consumed, The start screen appears.
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Selecting further settings The ice cube maker can be switched off – Switching the ice cube maker off independently of the appliance if you do for a long time not want to make any ice cubes. Risk of damage! Useful tip: If the ice cube maker is If the water supply is shut off while switched off, the ice cube drawer can the ice cube maker is in operation,...
Selecting further settings – Switching off the safety lock Activating or deactivating the safety lock / Touch the display. The safety lock can be activated to appears. secure against unintentional: Touch for approx. 6 seconds. – switching off The start screen appears.
Selecting further settings Switching Sabbath mode on/off – Switching Sabbath mode on Touch . The appliance has a Sabbath mode to support the observance of religious lights up orange. customs. Then lights up white in the display. The following are switched off: –...
Selecting further settings Switching the keypad tone Setting the time before the door / alarm is triggered on/off The appliance has a door alarm. If a Each time a selectable field in the door is open for a longer period of time display is touched, a keypad tone an alarm will sound (unless this has sounds.
Setting the temperature unit °C/°F Useful tip: This data is important for You can choose between degrees reporting an appliance fault to Miele's Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F customer service department.
(if switched on). Useful tip: The ventilation grille should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners). A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
Freezing and storing food Freezing fresh food Storing frozen food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly Never refreeze partially or fully as possible so that the nutritional value defrosted food. Defrosted food may of the food, its vitamin content, only be refrozen after it has been appearance and flavour are maintained.
Freezing and storing food – Allow hot foods and drinks to cool Home freezing down before placing them in the Only freeze food which is fresh and freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in in good condition. the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and Tips on home freezing increases energy consumption.
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate) When freezing more than 1 kg of fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze If the ventilation grille and gaps are function some time before placing the blocked the cooling performance will food in the freezer (see “Using decrease and energy consumption...
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Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen food The storage life of food varies greatly, Never refreeze partially or fully even when a constant temperature of defrosted food. Defrosted food may -18 °C is maintained. Even in frozen only be refrozen after it has been products, degradation processes take cooked.
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly – Switching the ice cube maker off for a long time When chilling drinks in the freezer, make sure that bottles are not left in Risk of damage! for more than one hour. Otherwise If the water supply is shut off while they could burst, causing injury or the ice cube maker is in operation,...
Freezing and storing food Using the cool pack Using accessories The cool pack prevents the temperature Freezer tray in the freezer from rising too quickly in The lowest freezer drawer in your the event of a power cut. This helps to appliance can be used as a freezer tray.
Freezing and storing food To replace the drawer, push the Adjusting the interior fittings runners back in completely and then Removing freezer drawers on place the drawer on them. telescopic runners Push the drawer into the appliance Some of the freezer drawers are on until it clicks into position.
Automatic defrosting The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the evaporator and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time. This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the electronic unit. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be Steam from a steam cleaning food safe. appliance could reach the electrical components and cause a short To avoid damaging the surfaces of your circuit.
Cleaning and care Insert the ice cube drawer back into Cleaning the ice cube tray the appliance. Clean the ice cube tray: After cleaning, confirm with – before switching off the ice cube You will hear the ice cube tray return to maker for a long period of time.
Cleaning and care Removing the telescopic runners Preparing the appliance for cleaning Switch the appliance off. appears in the display and cooling is switched off. If this is not the case, the safety lock is on (see “Further settings - Switching off the safety lock”).
Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and Cleaning the front of the accessories appliance and the side panels The appliance should be cleaned If soiling is left on for any length of regularly, or at least twice a year. time, it may become impossible to remove.
Reconnect to the mains and switch cleaned on a regular basis with a the appliance back on. brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum Switch on the SuperFreeze function cleaners). for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps and ventilation grille are covered switching on more or have become too dusty. frequently and for Do not block the ventilation gaps and ventilation longer periods of time. grille.
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No tools are required to change the door seal. damaged and needs to Change the door seal. A replacement is available be replaced. from Miele. Frost has accumulated This is not a fault. Condensation has settled on the on the front panel of the panel and frozen.
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Problem solving guide Messages in the display Message Possible cause and remedy lights up in the Demo mode is switched on. display, the appliance Switch Demo mode off (see “Selecting further does not get cold even settings – Switching Demo mode off”). though the controls and the interior lighting are working.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy lights up red in the The temperature alarm has been triggered (see display and an alarm “Temperature and door alarm - Temperature alarm”). sounds. The temperature in the freezer has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set.
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Problem solving guide Message Possible cause and remedy There is a power cut: The temperature in the lights up red in the appliance over the last few days or hours has risen display and an alarm too high because of a power cut or an interruption to sounds.
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To switch the alarm off touch in the display. Call Miele. To report the fault you need the fault code and also the model number and serial number of your appliance.
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sounds. Call Miele. To report the fault you need the fault code and also the model number and serial number of your appliance. You can access these in the display.
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Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and remedy You cannot switch the The appliance is not connected to the power supply ice cube maker on. or is not switched on. Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The ice cubes taste or The ice cube maker has been on for a long time and smell odd. needs to be cleaned. Rinse the ice cube maker and water inlet pipe regularly.
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This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, the eyes may be injured. If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a close range directly into the lighting with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar). Call Miele.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause and remedy Food has frozen The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the together. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. There is no audible This is not a fault.
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 booklet. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele.
The appliance must only be connected to the mains drinking A faulty stainless steel hose must water supply. only be replaced by an original Miele replacement hose (available from This appliance meets the requirements Miele). The water hose must be of IEC 61770 and EN 61770.
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Installation The seal should lie flush with the angled Ensure that it is screwed into end of the hose and held lightly in position correctly. position. Ensure that all connections are Take care not to damage the watertight. thread in the solenoid valve. Position the nut carefully and screw it Before using the appliance for the into position.
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Installation The seal should lie flush with the angled end of the hose and held lightly in position. Take care not to damage the thread in the solenoid valve. Position the nut carefully and screw it into position. Connect the hose by the angled end to the solenoid valve.
Installation The socket must not be concealed Electrical connection behind the appliance and must be The appliance must only be connected easily accessible so that the appliance using the connection cable supplied can be quickly disconnected from the (AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz supply). electricity supply in case of an emergency.
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Installation Do not connect the refrigeration Connecting the appliance appliance to a stand-alone inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source, e.g. solar power. When the refrigeration appliance is switched on, power surges could result in a safety switch-off. This could damage the electronics.
Installation Climate range Installation This refrigeration appliance is designed Fire risk and danger of damage for use within specific ambient from appliances which give off heat. temperatures (climate range). Do not Appliances which give off heat can use in ambient temperatures for which it catch fire and set fire to the is not designed.
Installation Ventilation Fitting the supplied wall spacers The wall spacers supplied must be Risk of fire and damage due to used in order to achieve the stated insufficient ventilation! energy consumption values and to If the refrigeration appliance is not prevent the build-up of condensation ventilated sufficiently, the at high ambient temperatures.
Installation Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set at the factory to enable the door to be opened up to 115°. If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to approx.
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Installation – Fitting the soft-close mechanism Insert the soft-close mechanism on the door hinge side (at an angle initially) until it clicks into position. Then press the other end of the soft- close mechanism into the opening. Undo and remove the screw on ...
Installation If you intend to install your appliance side by side with another refrigeration appliance, please ensure that you observe the instructions in “Installation in a side-by-side combination”. The necessary installation parts are supplied with your appliance. Installation Fit the cover on the door hinge. ...
Installation Aligning the appliance Supporting the appliance door To align the appliance, adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied. Ensure that you unscrew the adjustable foot from the lower hinge plate with the enclosed spanner until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further ¼ turn.
Installation Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation! If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently, the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature of the compressor.
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Installation The larger the ventilation gap, the more economically the compressor will work. – A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be provided at the back of the appliance behind the whole width of the top box for air to circulate.
Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] FNS 28463 E ed/cs 1,850 1,815...
Installation All fixings required for side-by-side Installation in a side-by-side installation are supplied with the combination appliance: To avoid a build-up of condensation and resulting damage, refrigerators and freezers should not generally be installed directly next to other such appliances (side by side). Your appliance has side wall heating and can therefore be installed side by side with another refrigeration appliance.
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Installation The following tools are supplied with Installation the appliance: The backs of the appliances must be kept accessible to complete the installation. The freezer must be installed to the The following additional tools are left of the other refrigeration required: appliance (when viewed from the front).
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Installation Notes on moving side-by-side Installation steps for the front of the appliance combinations: appliances Push the combination alternately from the left and right corners. Whilst doing so grasp the outside front corners. Do not, under any circumstances, use your knees to ...
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Installation By fitting the upper connecting bracket both appliances are aligned in height and depth. If one appliance stands higher than the other, start with the higher one first. Place the appliances next to each other so that the fronts are aligned, leaving a gap of slightly over 40 mm between them.
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Installation Installation steps for the back of the appliances Place the connecting bracket so that the horizontal long slots are on the left hand side and secure them as Place the connecting bracket so follows: that the horizontal long slot is on the left hand side and secure it as 1.
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Installation The holes for securing the connecting bracket have to be pre-drilled. Place the connecting bracket so that the horizontal long slot is on the left hand side and secure it as follows: 1. Secure it loosely with the screw . 2.
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Installation Additional installation steps for the front of the appliances Place the trim at the front of the appliance underneath the top connecting bracket and carefully work the trim into the groove. Use Adjust the front feet with the a soft cloth to do this to avoid spanner .
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Installation Connect the side-by-side combination to the mains as described in the operating and installation instructions of the individual appliance. Appliances with an ice cube maker: Connect the appliance to the mains water supply as described in “Water ...
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Installation Warning! Risk of damage when moving the appliance combination! The assembled side-by-side combination is very heavy. Incorrect moving can cause dents. Follow the instructions on how to move it. The side-by-side combination must be pushed very carefully into ...
Installation Aligning the appliance door Changing the door hinging The appliance door(s) can be height- The appliance is supplied with left-hand adjusted at the lower hinge plates. hinging. If right-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Please note that the hinging must not be changed if this appliance is going to be installed side by side with another refrigeration appliance.
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Installation Removing the top covers Removing the upper soft-close mechanism Open the appliance door. Slide off the right outer cover . Click the red safety device (supplied with the refrigeration appliance) into place in the opening. The safety device prevents the soft- close mechanism and the hinge plate from snapping shut.
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Installation Removing the door Changing over the lower hinge plate Danger of injury when removing the appliance door! The door is not secure as soon as the pin has been removed from the door hinge. The door must be held by a second person.
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Installation Changing over the upper door hinge Secure the hinge plate on the Unscrew the screws on the door opposite side, starting with screw hinge and remove it. in the middle at the bottom. Then screw in the other two screws .
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Installation Preparing the upper door Useful tip: Place a suitable cover over a stable surface to protect the appliance door from damage. Place the door on it with the outside facing down. Changing over the door opening aid Slide the cover off to the side. ...
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Installation Refit the door opening aid on the Fully unscrew the screw with the grey opposite side. plastic collar and the screw without collar . The plastic lug on the slider must not abut the door seal. This would damage the door seal.
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Installation Changing over the soft-close mechanism If you want to limit the door opening angle to approx. 90° you need to fit the door opening angle limiter supplied before refitting the soft-close mechanism (see “Installation - Fitting the door opening angle limiter”). ...
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Installation Refitting the door Insert the soft-close mechanism on the door hinge side (at an angle initially) until it clicks into position. Then press the other end of the soft- close mechanism into the opening. Secure the soft-close mechanism with the screw .
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Installation Securing the soft-close mechanism Open the door 90°. Use your fingers to insert the pin Slide on the cover until it clicks into the door bearing bush. into position. Screw in the pin (by approx. ¼ turn) until it clicks into position.
Installation Fitting the upper covers Aligning the appliance doors The appliance door can be aligned with the appliance housing after it has been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to To align the appliance door, use the ...
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