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Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer 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, HK M.-Nr. 09 760 980...
Description of the appliance g Symbols for food that requires a a Access sensor moist atmosphere in the MasterFresh b Sensor for selecting the refrigerator zone zone (left: High humidity; c Sensor for selecting the left-hand right: Low humidity) MasterFresh drawer h On/Off sensor for the Super cool and d Sensor for selecting the right-hand Super freeze functions...
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Description of the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment g Switch for switching the whole appliance on and off b Adjustable shelves h MasterFresh zone c Door shelf i Ice maker d Floating deli drawer j Water filter e Control panel k Small freezer basket f Humidity filters for the MasterFresh l Large freezer basket...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.
They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
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The appliance is also not suitable for use in areas susceptible to explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
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Warning and Safety instructions Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks.
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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 an extension lead or multi-socket adapter.
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Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the...
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The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the mains water supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
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To avoid the risk of any potential illness, do not deactivate the reminder to change the water filter. Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time To enable the temperature to get ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and sufficiently cold inside the the accessories with lukewarm water appliance, allow the appliance to and a little washing up liquid, and run for a few hours before placing then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on and off To deselect a zone The sensor for switching the ice cube ^ touch the sensor of the selected zone maker on and off will appear on the right in the control panel (only visible if again so that it is highlighted in white, the freezer zone has been selected).
Switching on and off Settings mode Switching the sensor tone on/off You can select further settings in The tone which sounds each time a settings mode and then select certain sensor is touched can be deactivated. appliance functions and adjust their settings.
Switching on and off ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for Switching off for longer another 4 seconds until c and the Y periods of time sensor also appear in the display. If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g.
The correct temperature Dynamic cooling It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the The dynamic cooling fan automatically appliance. Micro-organisms will cause switches on when the cooling system food which is not stored at the correct for the refrigerator switches on.
The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the If the highest or lowest temperature that it is possible to set is reached, the X or refrigerator/freezer zones Y sensor will disappear from the The temperatures in the refrigerator and display. freezer zones are set independently of one another.
The correct temperature Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until † appears in the display. ^ Touch the access sensor again. ^ By touching the X sensor, you can now set the temperature to be ^ Touch the access sensor so that it is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. The temperature displays flashes if – a different temperature is being set, – the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees, indicating that the appliance is warming up too much.
Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a The alarm will stop and the sensor for warning system which ensures that the switching the temperature or door temperature in the appliance cannot alarm off in the display will go out again rise unnoticed and to avoid energy as soon as the temperature has being wasted if a door is left open.
Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if the door or drawer is left open for more than 5 minutes. The sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off button will also light up. The alarm will stop and the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm in the display will go out again as soon as the door/drawer has been shut...
Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 6 hours. refrigerator to its lowest setting The sensor is highlighted in white and (depending on the room temperature).
Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze The appliance will now operate at full power to lower the temperature in the Switch the Super freeze function on freezer zone, and the newly set before putting fresh food into the temperature of -30 °C will show in the freezer zone.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx.
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Storing food in the refrigerator section Do not store explosive materials in Ensure that when placing food in the the appliance or any products refrigerator, a gap of at least 35 mm containing propellants (e.g. spray is maintained under the ceiling of cans).
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storing in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a (there are some exceptions to this rule refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, in the MasterFresh zone).
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Food is stored at a lower temperature in The humidity of food being stored is the MasterFresh zone than in the retained in the MasterFresh refrigerator section. The humidity in the compartment. The closer the storage MasterFresh zone compartments can humidity is to the humidity content of also be regulated to suit the food being...
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Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ^ You can deselect the type of food by Food that prefers a dry atmosphere touching the relevant sensor again. include: You cannot store food that likes high – fresh fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, humidity in a drawer with food that sausages, dairy products and prefers a dry atmosphere.
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Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The following tips may help 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 use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.
Arranging the interior fittings Moving the shelves The MasterFresh drawer The shelves can be adjusted according The MasterFresh drawer sits on to the height of the food. telescopic runners, and can be fully pulled out for loading and unloading. ^ Hold the shelf on both sides and raise it slightly so that it can be lifted For cleaning, the MasterFresh drawer over the catches at the back.
Arranging the interior fittings Adjusting the door To avoid damaging the telescopic shelves/bottle shelf runners, make sure that they are The door shelves can be moved when pushed back into the appliance. loading or unloading and for cleaning or they can be removed completely. The dividing panel in the MasterFresh drawer can be removed for cleaning.
Arranging the interior fittings Small freezer basket For the purposes of loading and unloading or to clean, the containers The small basket can be removed for can be removed from their holders cleaning. completely. ^ Pull the small basket out as far it will To remove the container in the top door shelf from its holder, To prevent children from hurting...
Arranging the interior fittings Large freezer basket with To replace the dividing panel dividing panel ^ Place the fittings in an upright position, and locate the dividing The large basket can be removed for panel in the fittings so that you hear it cleaning.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer section, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
Freezing and storing food Home freezing – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezing. Only season cooked food good condition. lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Hints on home freezing spices alters when frozen.
Small Large basket basket Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging, or in a KF 1801 Vi, 14 kg 33 kg covered bowl. KF 1811 Vi Most vegetables can be cooked while KF 1901 Vi,...
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator zone, and switch on the Super cool function. If bottles are, however, placed in the freezer zone for rapid cooling, make sure they are not left in for more than one hour, as they could burst.
Making ice cubes lower the temperature, the more ice For the automatic ice cube maker to cubes are produced. operate it must be connected to the After the appliance is switched on for mains water supply (see "Mains the first time it can take up to 10 hours water connection").
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Making ice cubes Switching off the ice cube maker The appliance must be disconnected from the mains water supply a few hours before the ice cube maker is switched off. The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes.
Defrosting Refrigerator zone and Freezer zone MasterFresh zone This appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer zone defrosts Condensate and frost can build up on automatically. the back wall of the refrigerator zone and the MasterFresh zone whilst in use. The moisture generated in the You do not need to remove this, as it appliance collects on the condenser...
Cleaning and care Before cleaning Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the lighting. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. ^ Switch the appliance off completely Steam could reach electrical by pressing the On/Off rocker switch components and cause a short on the right side underneath the circuit.
Cleaning and care Ice cube container Aluminium frames The frames on the shelves inside the The ice cube container sits on appliance and in the door are made telescopic runners, and can be fully from aluminium. extended for loading and unloading. Aluminium is affected by the way that For cleaning, the ice cube container light falls on it, by the surrounding...
Cleaning and care Humidity filters The two special humidity filters above the MasterFresh compartments have to be removed for cleaning. ^ Take off the filter mat. ^ Clean the filter mat in lukewarm water ^ Pull out the MasterFresh drawer and without any detergent.
Cleaning and care Door seals Do not use any grease or oil on the door/drawer seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time. The seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
If food has been put in at once for it has contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service department. freezing. ^ Check that the door/drawer has been ^ Check the temperature settings.
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The water filter will soon need to be Has the door/drawer been open for changed. longer than 5 minutes? ^ You can order a replacement filter ^ Close the door or the drawer. from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
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Problem solving guide . . . the reminder to change the water Remember it can take up to filter indicator flashes red. 10 hours to produce the first ice ^ Change the water filter. cubes..you cannot switch the ice cube .
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Problem solving guide . . . the ice cube maker is producing . . . the interior lighting is not too few or misshapen ice cubes. working. ^ Check whether there is sufficient Has the appliance door been left open water pressure.
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Side lighting electricity supply and switch it on. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the door/drawer while waiting ^ Turn the lamp cover anti-clockwise to for the appliance to be serviced.
Replacement water filters (standard – When the reminder to change the and active charcoal) are available water filter lights up red, this from Miele. indicates that the filter will soon need to be changed. To ensure the quality of the ice...
Water filter To change the water filter Air in the system can cause water to gush out and the filter to spring out when it is removed. Take great care, therefore, when changing the filter. ^ Remove the cap from the old filter cartridge (3).
Confirm that the filter has been and therefore wish to deactivate the changed. reminder to change the water filter, please contact the Miele Service To confirm that the water filter Department. has been changed ^ Place a finger on the water filter change display and leave it there.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise Brrrrr... can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
For further information on the appliance appliance is under guarantee, please guarantee specific to your country contact please contact Miele. See the end of – your Miele Dealer this booklet for contact details. In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of –...
Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in The MasterFresh compartment accordance with the relevant Norms satisfies the requirements of a chill and Directives. compartment to EN ISO 15502. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: –...
3 m long and must not be lengthened. supply. A faulty stainless steel hose must Close the stopcock before only be replaced by a genuine Miele connecting the water intake hose to replacement hose (available from the appliance. Miele). Make sure that the water hose is suitable for food use.
Mains water connection The appliance is only suitable for The stopcock should be easily connection to a cold water supply, accessible after the appliance has which been built in. – is connected directly to the fresh water supply, to guarantee Preparing for plumbing the circulation of water throughout the appliance into the mains water...
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Mains water connection Before using the appliance for the first Appliances with an opening for feeding time the water inlet pipe should be the hose through: purged of air by a qualified and competent person. – To do so the stainless steel hose should be filled as far as possible with water before being connected to the appliance.
Mains water connection Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance When fitting the stainless steel hose, make sure that it is neither kinked nor damaged. ^ Remove cap (1) from the water connection at the front of the appliance. ^ Screw coupling nut (2) on stainless steel hose (3) onto the threaded union.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
Installation advice Location Important. In environments with This appliance should not be installed high humidity condensation can where it is exposed to direct sunlight or build up on the exterior of the directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance. This can cause corrosion appliance such as an oven or a of the appliance walls.
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The weight of the appliance when empty is: KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi ..206 kg KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi ..225 kg...
This appliance may be installed "side-by-side" with another suitable KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi ..431 kg refrigerator or freezer. KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi ..537 kg...
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Installation advice Joining the two appliances together If the partition wall between the two using the side-by-side installation kit appliances is between 16 mm and 160 mm thick, each appliance must be built into its own niche using the assembly parts supplied. The side-by-side installation kit is also required.
Installation advice To limit the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to 90°. ^ Open the appliance door.
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) *The dimensions for the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen. Door KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi 829 mm Door front (max. 38 mm)* handle* KF 1901 Vi, Door 982 mm Door front (max.
Building-in dimensions Niche width KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi 762 – 765 mm KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi 915 – 918 mm...
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Building-in dimensions Laying the electrical cabling Door/drawer front dimensions and the pipework for the mains water supply KF 1801 Vi, 1354 KF 1811 Vi KF 1901 Vi, 1354 KF 1911 Vi...
Installation Other Due to the size and weight of the – Step ladder appliance, it is essential that – Sack barrow installation is carried out by two people. – Wooden beams (min. 75 mm x 100 mm) if required, to prevent Tools and accessories tipping;...
When built into a peninsular run, the look plinth grilles are available from rear of the building-in niche must be your dealer or the Miele Spare Parts fitted with a kitchen furniture panel. Department. Building-in at the end of a run...
Installation Aligning the building-in niche Checking the building-in niche – The building-in dimensions now need to be checked. – Check the position of the electrical and plumbing connections (see "Electrical connection" and "Mains water connection"). – Check that all surrounding furniture/units are securely fixed to the wall.
Installation The appliance can be rolled along the floor using the wheels at the back. Preparing the niche Keep the door and drawer to the appliance closed until it is fixed inside the buiding-in niche. ^ Do not remove the installation aids from the appliance door/drawer.
Installation Anti-tipping mechanism Use two anti-tipping mechanisms for each appliance or or four for each The anti-tipping mechanism supplied side-by-side pair of appliances. a is used to secure the building-in niche b to the wall, preventing the appliance from tipping forwards. ^ Place the anti-tipping mechanisms a on the left- and right-hand sides of the building-in niche, leaving <10...
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Installation For a building-in niche with a back For a building-in niche without a back panel panel ^ screw the building-in niche to the wall ^ screw the back panel directly onto behind using a number of suitable the wall behind in a number of angled fixing brackets.
Installation ^ Mark the position of the lower edge of An alternative anti-tipping the wooden beam on the rear wall of mechanism the building-in niche. The appliance can alternatively be ^ Select screws of a length depending secured with a wooden beam across the top of the appliance.
Installation Placing the appliance in the Connection should be made via a niche suitable switched socket. The socket should be close to the If you are installing two appliances appliance and easily accessible. side by side, now secure the Otherwise the appliance should be appliances to one another (see the connected via an external all-pole instructions for the side-by-side...
Installation ^ A mark is located on the appliance Aligning the appliance base. When adjusting the height, this ^ Align the appliance with mark needs to be aligned at 32 mm neighbouring furniture fronts. from the floor. Unscrew the feet until the mark on the base has reached 32 mm.
Installation Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Pull out the lugs for the side fixing plates g. ^ Screw the lugs for the fixing plates f ^ Screw on the lugs for the side plates. into the furniture/units above the ^ If necessary, cut trim h to the appliance.
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Installation ^ Open the appliance door and When installing two appliances side by side, the filler strips for the two drawer. appliances need to be joined together to form one long strip. ^ Insert the joining peg from the side-by-side kit halfway into the channel in the filler strip for the left-hand appliance.
Installation Connect the appliance to the water inlet hose (see "Mains water connection"). Preparing the furniture front To ensure the correct alignment of the furniture fronts, it is vital to fix the upper furniture door before fixing the lower one. ^ Load the door shelves in the refrigerator door.
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Installation – The fixing frame has several different types of holes to take account of a variety of furniture fronts. – When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the furniture door. – To do this, select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the furniture door.
Installation Securing and aligning the furniture door ^ Press the angle trim on both sides into the white plastic frame, and screw them down securely. Replacement screws for this can be found in the plastic bag marked with the letter E. ^ Screw the nuts o loosely onto the threaded bolts - but do not tighten yet.
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Installation Fitting the fixing brackets Repeat the steps from "Preparing the furniture fronts" to fit the furniture front to the freezer drawer. The positioning of the freezer drawer front must be aligned to that of the refrigerator door front. When fitting the drawer front, bear in mind the gap between the drawer and door fronts: The fixing brackets are used to secure...
Installation Securing the covers ^ Now attach the covers onto the retaining clips on both sides. ^ Fit the plastic cover strips to the In the case of side-by-side refrigerator door and freezer drawer, installation, the cover strips are only clicking them into the space between required on the outer side.
Installation Fitting the plinth facing Do not cover the vents in the plinth. This could result in damage to the appliance. ^ Trim the plinth facing to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the plinth facing where it touches the floor).
Installation Fitting the air separator The air separator in the bottom of the ventilation grille separates air entering the appliance from that leaving it. It also stops warm air flowing into the appliance, which would cause a short circuit. ^ Clip the air separator to the left and ^ If necessary the three parts of the air right of the partition in the exhaust separator can be shortened to the...
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KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi en - GB, HK M.-Nr. 09 760 980 / 01...