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Operating Instructions Bottom-mount Unit To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en - US/CA M.-Nr. 12 033 280...
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................17 Installation......................18 Installation location ..................... 18 Side-by-side combinations ................19 Climate class ....................20 Ventilation ....................... 21 Cabinet doors...................... 22 – Weight of the door panel ................22 Calculation of cabinet door size ..............23 Installation dimensions..................
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Sabbath mode .................... 51 Information on Sabbath mode ..............52 Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ....... 52 Miele@home ....................52 Changing the volume of the alarms and audible signals /..... 54 Adjusting the display brightness ............... 55 Switching off Demo mode ................
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Contents Cleaning and care ..................... 69 Cleaning agents....................69 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning ..........70 Cleaning the interior of the appliance ..............71 Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher........... 71 Removing, dismantling, and cleaning accessories ..........72 Cleaning the door seal ..................
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. 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...
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The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the appliance. Children ages eight and up may only use the appliance even with- out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe man- ner, and if they are able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper use.
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- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply. - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact Miele Customer Service. 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 a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
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If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used.
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Any manufacturer's warranty may be void if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re- placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper installation When installing the refrigeration appliance, it is a mandatory re- quirement to follow the installation instructions supplied with it. Two people are required to install the appliance. Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in these in- stallation instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am- bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient tempera- tures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from the freezer section. The very low temperature of the frozen food can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Accessories and parts Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a mini- mum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging. Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - scratching the surface coating. Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper- ation. The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene- trates the airways.
Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposing of your old appli- ance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during Electrical and electronic appliances transportation. The packaging materials contain many valuable materials. They used are selected from materials which also contain certain materials, com- are environmentally friendly for disposal pounds, and components which were...
*INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation location dry, well-ventilated room. WARNING! Risk of damage and When deciding where to install your re- injury due to the refrigeration appli- frigeration appliance, please bear in ance tipping over. mind that it will use more energy if in- This refrigeration appliance is very stalled near to a heater, a range, or an-...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Risk of damage due to high hu- midity. In environments with high humidity, condensation can build up on exter- nal refrigeration-appliance panels. This condensate can cause corrosion on external appliance panels. Install the refrigeration appliance in a dry and/or air-conditioned room with sufficient ventilation.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Climate class This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temper- atures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Ventilation passage volume of at least 31"² (200 cm ) to allow the warm air to WARNING! Fire hazard and risk dissipate unimpeded. of damage due to insufficient ventila- - If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila- tion.
Push snap fasteners into the venti- lation grille from behind until the Appliance Upper Lower hooks touch the plinth. door door Reinstall the plinth with the ventilation panel panel grille. KFN 7734 F, 39.7 (18) 26.5 (12) KFN 7734 D...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Calculation of cabinet door size This must be taken into consideration when planning your kitchen and when The width of the cabinet door de- replacing an old refrigeration appliance pends on the style of the kitchen and with a new one to ensure the installation the gap between the unit door panels.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Adjoining side wall A = Door-panel thickness B = Edge radius X = Gap Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing- unit body and the side wall. This way you will get a sufficiently wide gap. Tip: Please also see the diagram and information on the following pages on calculating the cabinet door height.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Cabinet door dimensions / height of freezer section cabinet door / height of refrigerator section cabinet door Refrigerator section cabinet door Freezer section cabinet door Refrigerator section appliance door Freezer section appliance door Fitted unit cover panel Fitted unit cabinet base...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation – Height of freezer section cabinet 27 3/8" (695 mm) door 9/16" (15 mm) 1. The freezer section cabinet door 24 3/4" (629 mm) must be at least A = 27 3/8" (695 mm) to cover the bottom section 38 15/16" (989 mm) of the appliance. 70 3/8" (1788 mm) 2.
8 7/8" a Front view b Power cord, length = 7' 2" (2,200 mm) A longer power cord is available to order from Miele Customer Service. c Ventilation cut-out min. 31"² (200 cm²) d Ventilation e No connections permitted in the rear panel...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors The door hinges are set to enable the appliance doors to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the doors needs to be limited to approx. 90°, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
(available from Miele Customer Service). For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried Insert the electrical plug into the back out by a qualified technician or Miele of the refrigeration appliance. Customer Service. Make sure that the electrical plug has These operating instructions and the clicked into position correctly.
Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am- location bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, range).
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Guide to the appliance a Display b Interior lighting c Door shelves in the appliance door d Fan e Egg tray f Adjustable shelf g Bottle shelf with bottle holder h Space for a baking tray (ComfortSize) i Compartment lid for setting the humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer j DailyFresh drawer for fruit and vegetables (humidity-controlled) k Condensate channel and drain hole l Freezer drawers...
Sensor controls for selecting a setting d OK sensor control for confirming a selection e Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) Settings mode In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their...
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Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered 1:00 (see “Selecting additional settings”) Setting up the Miele@home function for the first time, activating and deactivating WiFi, or resetting the network configuration (see “Selecting additional settings”) / ...
Guide to the appliance Selecting the desired function in Settings mode Touch the OK sensor control on the control panel. will appear in the display (refrigerator section is selected). Use the or sensor control to scroll to the symbol. ...
Guide to the appliance Moving the adjustable shelves Adjusting the interior fittings The shelves can be adjusted according Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf to the height of the food. Only move the door/bottle shelves in the appliance door when they are empty.
Guide to the appliance Space for a baking tray The holder for the carbon filters sits on a protective strip at the back of the ad- A baking tray can be placed above the justable shelf. drawers. The baking tray can be no more than 18 1/2"...
Accessories supplied Egg tray Bottle holder Ice cube tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- Bottles can be stored horizontally using pliance. the bottle rack to save space. The bottle rack can be placed at differ- KKF-FS carbon filter with holder (Ac- ent positions in the appliance.
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30°. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop. These prod- ucts can also be ordered from Miele (see the end of these operating in- structions) or your Miele dealer.
the temperature display of the freezer “Electrical connection”. section lights up constantly and the Miele will then appear on the appliance alarm stops. display, followed by . If the alarm annoys you, tap OK.
Switching on and off Turning off the refrigerator section Switching off the appliance separately You can only switch the entire refrigera- The refrigerator section can be tion appliance off in Settings mode . switched off without having to switch Touch the OK sensor control on the off the freezer section.
Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refrig- eration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut, there is a danger of bacteria building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigera- tion appliance.
The correct temperature ... in the refrigerator section It is very important to set the correct temperature to ensure the shelf life of A temperature of 39°F (4°C) is recom- food. Reducing the temperature re- mended in the refrigerator section. duces the growth rate of microorgan- isms.
The correct temperature If you change the temperature set- Temperature display ting: In normal operation, the temperature Check the temperature display after a display shows the current average few hours. It will take this long for an refrigerator section temperature and accurate reading to be given.
Using Automatic SuperCool, SuperFrost, and DynaCool Switching Automatic SuperCool on Automatic SuperCool and off When switched on, the Automatic Su- Touch the OK sensor control on the perCool function can be used to control panel. rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest set- ...
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Using Automatic SuperCool, SuperFrost, and DynaCool SuperFreeze You do not need to switch on the Su- perFreeze function: When switched on, the SuperFreeze - When you place food that is al- function can be used to rapidly re- ready frozen in the freezer. duce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting (depend- - If you are only freezing up to 4.4 Ib...
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Using Automatic SuperCool, SuperFrost, and DynaCool Switching DynaCool on and off DynaCool Touch the OK sensor control on the When the DynaCool function is not control panel. switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different ...
Selecting additional settings Vacation mode Explanation of the different settings The Vacation-mode function is useful when you go on vacation, for Only the settings that require further ex- example, if you do not wish to switch planation are described below. off the refrigerator section completely The door alarm and other warnings or do not need a high degree of cool-...
Selecting additional settings Switching the safety-lock function / Closing the appliance door will reacti- on vate the safety-lock function . When the safety-lock function is Switching the safety-lock function / switched on, it protects the refrigeration off completely appliance from being switched off unin- ...
Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode Health risk caused by decom- The appliance features a Sabbath mode posing food. for the purposes of religious obser- As power failures are not indicated vance. while Sabbath mode is active, food may be exposed to increased If Sabbath mode ...
- the Miele app has been opened. - a Miele user account You can create In Settings mode , use the or a user account via the Miele app. sensor control to scroll to the The Miele app will guide you as you ...
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Miele@home availability wish to use (app or WPS). The ability to use the Miele app de- Touch OK. pends on the availability of the After you have successfully logged in, Miele@home service in your country.
Touch OK. Use the and sensor controls to All entered settings and values for select the volume you want for Miele@home are reset to the default alarms and audible signals. settings. Touch OK. The WiFi connection has been deacti- vated.
Touch the OK sensor control on the Touch OK. control panel. Miele will appear initially in the display, followed by the start screen. Touch OK. In Settings mode , use the or sensor control to scroll to the symbol.
If Cleaning mode is switched on, Tip: This data is important when report- this will be indicated on the status dis- ing an appliance fault to Miele Cus- play. tomer Service (see “Customer Ser- vice”).
Temperature and door alarm A temperature alarm is displayed be- Health risk caused by decom- fore an existing door alarm. posing food. If the temperature in the freezer re- The audible and visual signals may be mains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long activated in the following situations: time, the frozen food may start to de- - You switch on the refrigeration ap-...
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is equipped with a warning system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the appli- ance door is left open. If an appliance door is left open for a longer period of time, ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Do not load more than a maximum of If there is insufficient air circulation, 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance the cooling performance will de- door. crease and energy consumption will increase. To allow air to circulate efficiently, do ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Coldest area Different storage zones The coldest area in the refrigerator sec- Due to natural air circulation, there are tion is directly above the DailyFresh different temperature zones in the re- drawer and at the back of the appli- frigerator section.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the fridge zone Ensure that food stored in the refrigera- tor section is in packaging or covered Not all food is suitable for refrigeration properly (some exceptions apply in the at temperatures below 40°F (5°C) be- DailyFresh drawer).
Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer The DailyFresh drawer provides good Selecting low humidity storage conditions for fruit and vegeta- By default, the humidity is increased bles. and the compartment cover pushed The humidity level in the DailyFresh backwards . drawer can also be regulated to suit the Only change this default setting if the food being stored.
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Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g., food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is cru- cial to maintaining freshness.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Always observe USDA food safety guidelines. To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, Risk of fire from electrical appli- the maximum freezing capacity must ances.
Freezing and storing food Packaging food for freezing Home freezing Freeze food in portions. Before placing food in the freezer Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) freezer burn (such as freezer contain- of fresh food, switch on the Super- ers).
Freezing and storing food Place the food flat in the bottom of Storage time for frozen food the upper freezer drawers so that it Food group Storage time freezes through to the core as quickly (Months) as possible. Ice cream 2 to 6 – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly in the refrigerator section, switch on the Automatic Su- perCool function . If you want to cool a large amount of drinks, or if you want to cool drinks in the freezer section, select Party mode ...
Defrosting Freezer section WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! The appliance is equipped with a Do not use any mechanical or other “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts types of aids which are not recom- automatically. mended by the manufacturer to ac- The moisture generated in the appli- celerate the defrosting process.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! Cleaning and care products used in Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- the interior cabinet of the refrigera- cuit breaker. tion appliance must be food safe. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use the following: Do not damage the coolant...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the freezer section/the en- Preparing the refrigeration ap- tire refrigeration appliance: pliance for cleaning Turn the appliance off. Cleaning the refrigerator section appears in the display and the cool- only: ing system is switched off. Switch Cleaning mode ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior of the ap- Cleaning accessories by hand pliance or in the dishwasher The following components must be Clean the appliance regularly, or at cleaned by hand only: least once a month. - the stainless-steel trim If soiling is left on for any length of - adjustable shelf with printing time, it may become impossible to...
Cleaning and care - the door and bottle shelves in the ap- pliance door (without stainless-steel trim) - the adjustable shelves (without the strips or printing) - the glass shelves (without trim) - the holder for the carbon filter (avail- able as an optional accessory) ...
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The “Replace carbon filter” reminder Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters will go out on the display and the can be obtained from Miele Customer counter will be reset. Service, from your dealer, or from Miele’s website. The symbol will go out on the status display.
symbol and touch OK. brush or vacuum cleaner (you could The refrigerator section will start cooling use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dust again. brush, for example). Switch the SuperFrost function on for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
The fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring, or another appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Customer Service. The compressor runs Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at continuously.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Close the appliance doors. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af- fect cooling and increase energy consumption. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high. and for shorter periods Correct the temperature setting. of time. The tempera- ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The floor of the refriger- The drain hole is blocked. ator section is wet. Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole. Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the gether or to the wall.
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Demo mode has been activated. lights up on the Touch OK. display, the re- frigeration appli- Miele will appear initially in the display, followed by ance does not the start screen. get cold even Touch OK. though the con- ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution The safety lock function has been activated. is lit up on the Unlock the refrigeration appliance temporarily or display and the appliance cannot switch the safety lock function off completely (see be used.
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Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution lights up in the The temperature alarm has been activated; the tem- freezer-section temper- perature in the freezer section has risen higher or ature display and an fallen lower than the temperature set. alarm also sounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution Indication of a power failure: the temperature in the lights up in the dis- freezer section over the last few days or hours has play and an alarm also risen too high because of a power failure. sounds.
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lights up in the Switch the alarm off by touching OK. display and a fault code F with Contact Miele Customer Service. numbers may ap- To report the fault, you need the fault code and also pear. An alarm the model identifier and serial number of your refrig- will also sound.
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it- self off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the appliance door is left open. If this is not the cause, there is a fault. Contact Miele Customer Service.
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.
This can be found in Settings mode un- Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. der Information (see “Selecting addi- tional settings”) or on the data plate in- You can book a Miele Service Call on- side the refrigeration appliance. line at www.miele.com/service. Appliance warranty and prod-...
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Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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