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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 M.-Nr. 10 212 580...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................4 Caring for the environment ................. 11 How to save 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..............
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Contents Home freezing......................30 Before placing food in the freezer..............31 Placing food in the freezer ................31 Defrosting....................... 32 Ice cubes........................ 32 Cooling drinks ......................32 Defrosting ......................33 Cleaning and care ....................34 Cleaning agents ..................... 34 Cleaning the interior and accessories..............35 Cleaning the door seal ...................
Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. 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.
Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several mi‐ nutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department. The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
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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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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in‐ side the appliance.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu‐ facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept lia‐...
Warning and Safety instructions Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. Transporting the appliance ...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate‐ Disposal of your old appliance rial Electrical and electronic equipment of‐ ten contain valuable materials. They al‐ The packaging is designed to protect so contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐...
How to save energy Normal energy consump‐ Increased energy con‐ tion sumption Installation site / 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 (radia‐ (radiator, oven).
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How to save 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 the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button g Temperature display b Temperature selector button h Super freeze button c Display i Alarm off button d Alarm symbol j Menu symbol (Settings mode: e Super freeze symbol for switching the safety lock on/off) f Lock symbol...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Interior lighting d Door shelf / Egg tray e Adjustable shelf f Bottle shelf g Fruit and vegetable drawer h Condensate channel and drain hole i Freezer drawers...
Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Optional accessories are available Bottle rack from Miele or via the internet. Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space. The bottle rack can be placed at differ‐ ent positions in the appliance.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Accessories - Bottle holder Packaging material The flexible ribs grip the bottles secure‐ Remove all packaging material from ly when the door is opened and closed. the inside of the appliance. Protective foil The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a lay‐...
Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer peri‐ ods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: Press the On/Off button. Switch the appliance off. The appliance will start to cool and the ...
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 5 °C pliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The higher or lower the temperature in The temperature display on the con‐ the refrigerator section, the higher or trol panel always shows the required lower it is in the freezer section. temperature.
Using Super freeze Super freeze function Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off Switch on Super freeze before putting automatically after approx. 65 hours. fresh food into the freezer. The Super freeze symbol will go out This helps food to freeze quickly and and the appliance will run at normal retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours...
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a However, if the temperature in the warning system which ensures that the freezer remains above -18 °C for a temperature in the freezer cannot rise long time, check that the frozen food unnoticed and to avoid energy being has not started to defrost.
Selecting further settings Settings mode Settings mode is used for activating and deactivating the safety lock. Press the Super freeze button briefly Activating or deactivating the to activate the lock. safety lock The lock symbol will light up. Settings mode is represented in the dis‐...
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Selecting further settings – To deactivate the safety lock Press the Super freeze button for ap‐ prox. 5 seconds. The lock symbol and the Menu sym‐ bol will light up and will start flashing in the display. Settings mode is now activated.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products con‐ Due to the natural circulation of the air taining propellants (e.g. spray cans). in the appliance, there are different Danger of explosion.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storage in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is the most important Not all food is suitable for refrigeration factor in determining how long it stays at temperatures below 5°C as some fresh, and how long it can be kept in...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored cov‐ ered or packaged in the refrigerator section. This will prevent food smells from affecting other food, food from drying out, and also any cross-contami‐ nation of bacteria. This is especially im‐ portant for storing protein-based food such as meat or fish.
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / bot‐ Moving the shelves tle shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards ...
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, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
Freezing and storing food Home freezing fore freezing, but care should be tak‐ en as the taste of some spices alters Only freeze fresh food which is in a when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
Freezing and storing food Make a note of the contents and the Please note that when removing the date of freezing on the packaging. drawers, the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer. Before placing food in the freezer ...
Freezing and storing food Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully de‐ frosted food. Consume defrosted Frozen food can be defrosted in differ‐ food as soon as possible as it will ent ways: lose its nutritional value and spoil if – in a microwave oven, left for too long.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts auto‐ The appliance is equipped with a "Frost matically. free" system. The freezer defrosts auto‐ matically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the appli‐ whilst the compressor is running.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec‐ tronic unit or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: Cleaning water must not get into the – cleaning agents containing soda, drain hole.
Cleaning and care Before cleaning Cleaning the interior and ac‐ cessories Switch the appliance off. The display goes out and cooling is Clean the appliance at least once a switched off. month. If this does not happen, then the safety Remove soiling immediately to pre‐...
– the bottle holder, egg tray, ice cube brush or vacuum cleaner (you could tray use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting (depending on model) brush, for example). A build-up of dust will increase the –...
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au‐ thorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not The appliance is not switched on and the mains con‐...
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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‐...
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. on less and less often Adjust the temperature. and for shorter periods Check the temperature again after 24 hours. of time.
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Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. There is a fault. "F0 to F9" appears in the display. Call the Miele Service Department.
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Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. Do not remove the cover. If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage, exercise caution.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening section will not open and closing the door is preventing the door from because it has been opening.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
See end of this booklet for contact been resolved as described in this details. booklet. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num‐ ber of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according to relevant standards and directives. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed: – Loading instructions, – Information contained in the Operat‐ ing and installation instructions.
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for con‐ mains electricity supply by an extension nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
Installation Climate range This appliance must be built in, oth‐ erwise it could tip up. The appliance is designed for use with‐ in a certain climate range (ambient tem‐ peratures) and should not be used out‐ Location side this range. The climate range of the This appliance should not be installed appliance is stated on the data plate in‐...
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Installation Top ventilation gap The ventilation gap at the top of the ap‐ pliance can be constructed in different ways: – Air intake occurs via the plinth at the bottom of the appliance and the air escapes at the top at the rear a directly above the appliance with a of the housing unit.
Installation Before installing the appliance Take the accessory pack which in‐ cludes installation parts and other ac‐ cessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: –...
Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ven‐ tilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct func‐ tioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] KDN 37132 iD 1772 – 1788...
Changing the door hinging Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the appliance door. 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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Changing the door hinging Caution. The door is not secure as soon as the screws are removed from the bearing block. Remove the upper bearing block and fit it on the opposite side. Loosen screws on bearing block .
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Changing the door hinging Caution. The door is not secure as soon as the hinge bolts in the middle of the appliance are removed. Unscrew bearing block , turn it through 180° and screw it into place on the opposite side. ...
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Changing the door hinging Place door onto the hinge bolt from above. Close the lower door. In the middle of the appliance, fit hinge bolt together with its disc through the bearing block in the ap‐ pliance door .
Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will need Two people are required for installing the following tools: 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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Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – required for fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa‐ tion instructions. – required for installing the appli‐ ance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
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Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit. Remove cover from the top corner of the appliance. Fit cover strip into position. Secure part using screw firmly ...
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Installing the appliance Screw in adjustable foot complete‐ Screw the second adjustable foot right into bearing block . Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip . Fix sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.
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Installing the appliance Installing the appliance On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc.) the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm. Pull the appliance forwards by the appropriate dimension.
Installing the appliance Aligning the appliance Align the appliance on both sides us‐ ing the adjustable feet. Carefully unscrew adjusting screw in the middle bearing block until it touches the side wall of the furniture housing unit. ...
Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the Make sure that all screws have been niche tightened. Before securing the appliance in its ni‐ che make sure that both lower fixing brackets are flush with the front of the base of the housing unit. ...
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Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: Snap off any protruding end on the top fixing bracket . It is no longer required.
Installing the appliance Fitting the furniture doors Align the door fixing so that the furni‐ ture door on the side with the handle does not lie against the housing unit wall when the door is shut. A minimum distance of 1 mm must be maintained.