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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerators 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, ZA, IE M.-Nr. 11 446 450...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 11 Saving energy ...................... 12 Guide to the appliance .................. 14 Optional accessories..................... 16 Switching on and off ................... 17 Before using for the first time ................17 Switching off for longer periods of time ..............18 The correct temperature..................
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Contents Cleaning the door seal ..................32 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................32 Replacing the charcoal filters ................33 Problem solving guide .................. 34 Noises........................ 38 Service........................ 39 Contact in case of malfunction ................39 Warranty ........................ 39 Installation...................... 40 Installation ......................
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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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. ...
– Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. – Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
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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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Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity.
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them- selves in and endangering their lives. Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam- age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera- tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-...
Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
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Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
Guide to the appliance a On/Off button c Display b Super cool button d Menu symbol (Settings mode for: switching the safety lock on/off) e Super cool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button i Dynamic cooling button (Automatic temperature distribution)
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelf e Interior lighting f Bottle shelf g Condensate channel and drain hole h Fruit and vegetable drawer (depend- ing on model) This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil- Optional accessories ters with holder A range of useful Miele accessories and Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant care products are available for your ap- odours in the refrigerator section for im- pliance.
Switching on and off Accessories Before using for the first time - Bottle holder Packaging material The flexible ribs grip the bottles se- Remove all packaging material from curely when the door is opened and the inside of the appliance. closed.
Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If, during a long absence, the refri- geration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left Press the On/Off button. shut, there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 4 °C pliance. Bacteria will cause food which in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation the temperature display shows the required temperat- ure. Press the button for setting the tem- perature repeatedly until the temper- ature you want lights up in the tem- Setting the temperature perature display.
Using Super cool and DynaCool 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 Super cool symbol will go out refrigerator to its lowest setting (de- and the appliance will then continue to pending on the room temperature).
Using Super cool and DynaCool Switching on Dynamic cooling DynaCool function When the DynaCool function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as Briefly press the Dynamic cooling the cold, heavy air will sink to the low- button.
Selecting further settings Settings mode The alarm can be activated or deactiv- ated in settings mode. Press the Super cool button briefly to Activating or deactivating the activate the lock. lock The lock symbol will light up. Settings mode is indicated by the menu symbol ...
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Selecting further settings – To deactivate the safety lock Press the Super cool button for ap- prox. 5 seconds. The lock symbol and the Menu sym- bol will light up and will start flash- ing in the display. Settings mode is now activated. ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Tip: Do not store food in such a way Risk of explosion due to flam- that it touches the rear wall of the refri- mable mixes of gases. gerator section as it may freeze to the Electrical components can cause rear wall.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator sec- Food should generally be stored tion covered or packaged in the refriger- ator section. This will prevent food Not all food is suitable for refrigeration smells from affecting other food, food at temperatures below 5 °C, because it from drying out, and also any cross-...
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Moving the shelves shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. Tip: Only move the appliance door shelves/bottle shelves when they are empty. Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up- wards, then remove it by pulling it for- wards.
Adjusting the interior fittings Push the drawer into the appliance until it clicks into position. Moving the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active AirClean) holder are available as op- tional accessories (see “Accessories - optional accessories”). When storing very strong smelling food (e.g.
Defrosting Refrigerator section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- matically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst the compressor is running. You do not need to remove this, as it will de- frost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the com- pressor.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic module or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: Risk of damage due to moisture – Cleaning agents containing soda, ingress.
Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the interior and ac- pliance for cleaning cessories Switch the refrigeration appliance off. Clean the appliance at least once a month. The display goes out and the cooling Remove soiling immediately to pre- function is switched off.
(e.g. use the This discolouration does not affect the dusting brush for Miele vacuum stability of the parts. cleaners) – the bottle holder and egg tray After cleaning (depending on model) ...
6 months. Remove both charcoal filters and Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters place the new filters with the framed can be obtained from Miele, from your edge pointing downwards in the dealer or from Miele's website. holder. Tip: The charcoal filter holder is dish- washer-proof.
Do not activate this setting although the controls for domestic use. and the interior lighting Contact the Miele Service Department for informa- are working. tion on deactivating Demo mode. The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature is too high.
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Problem solving guide Problem 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 cool- ing is required. The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty.
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Message Cause and remedy “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display. Call the Miele Service Department. The interior lighting is not working. Problem Cause and remedy The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been switched on.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You can- Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select- not switch the appli- ing further settings – Activating and deactivating ance 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 ...
Please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate. The data plate can be found inside the appliance.
Installation – The plug and power cable must not Installation touch the rear of the refrigeration ap- Location pliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance. Danger of damage and injury – Do not plug in other appliances be- due to the refrigeration appliance tip- hind this refrigeration appliance.
Installation Climate range The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient tem- peratures) and should not be used out- side this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance. Climate range Ambient room temperature...
Installation Furniture door panel The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They Horizontal and vertical gaps must also be regularly cleaned of Depending on the style of kitchen fur- dust. niture the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door and the gap that runs Top ventilation gap around the door, vertically and horizont-...
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A = Furniture front thickness doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing B = Edge radius brackets should be used. These are X = Gap available to order from Miele. Adjoining side wall A = Furniture front thickness B = Edge radius X = Gap Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing unit carcase and the side wall.
If your old appliance had different hinging and you cannot, or do not wish to use your old door, you can use a stainless steel front instead. Contact Miele for information on suit- able stainless steel fronts.
Installation Building-in dimensions * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. The appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher. Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent- ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function- ing of the appliance.
Installation Changing the door hinging Changing the door hinging Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. 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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Installation Refitting the door Place the door with the outer side up- wards on a stable surface. Danger of injury. Do not close the hinges. Undo screws completely. Remove screws completely. Fit bracket on the opposite side and loosely fit screws .
Installation Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex works to en- able 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 accom- modate this.
Installation To install the appliance, you will need Installing the appliance the following tools: Two people are required for installing the appliance. Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. Secure the housing unit against tip- ping.
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Installation Parts required for installation: – For fitting the furniture door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. – For installing the appliance in its housing unit: ** Quantity depends on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
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Installation Preparing the appliance Risk of damage to the fixing Position the appliance in front of the bracket and cover. housing unit. The cover on the fixing bracket can easily become detached. Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket.
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Installation With 16 mm thick unit walls only: Clip spacers and on the right- hand side of the hinges. Close the covers. Open the appliance door. Push the appliance two thirds of the way into the building-in niche. When pushing the appliance into its niche, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped.
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Installation 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. Remove the cover . 1. Position the sealing strip flush with Loosely fit the connecting bracket the lower edge of the top connecting using the screws .
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Installation Important for furniture with door fit- tings (e.g. stubs, seals, etc.). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the door fittings. ...
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Installation Securing the refrigeration appliance in the niche Push the loose fixing brackets against the housing unit wall. Press the appliance against the side of the housing unit on the hinge side. Secure the fixing bracket to the housing unit side wall with the ...
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Installation Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 140 cm To enhance the stability of the appli- ance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: ...
Installation Fitting the furniture door If fitted in a run of units make sure that the top edge of the furniture door is at the same height as neighbouring unit doors. The furniture door must be fitted cor- rectly and not under tension. The next section gives instructions on how to fit a furniture door that is at least 16–19 mm thick.
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Installation Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Slide the side cover onto the fixing bracket on the side opposite the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required). ...
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Installation Open the appliance door. Aligning the door Check the distance between the door and adjacent furniture doors. The dis- tance should be the same. Hang the furniture door onto the ad- justing bolts . Loosely attach the nuts on the ad- justing bolts.
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Installation Open the cover. Whilst counterholding the adjusting Fit the screws into the holes . bolts with a screwdriver, tighten Tip: Pre-drill the holes. the nuts with a spanner. The cover strip must be com- Risk of damage to the fixing pletely hidden in the niche and must bracket and cover.
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Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the fur- niture door and the housing unit. A dis- tance of approx. 2 mm is required. Replace the cover and click it into place. Loosen the screws at the top of ...
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Installation To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly 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. To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door.
Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for con- the required safety of the appliance nection to an AC single-phase 220–...