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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 M.-Nr. 11 273 020...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 14 Installation...................... 15 Location......................... 15 Climate range ....................15 Installation notes ....................16 Adjoining cabinets/units ................... 16 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............17 Ventilation ......................17 Door hinging ..................... 17 Side-by-side .....................
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Performing a Self test ..................73 Switching on the Door assistant ............... 74 Switching off the Door assistant ............... 76 Miele@home ......................76 Switching off the Demo mode ................80 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........81 Switching Sabbath mode on or off ..............83 Switching on, switching off or resetting the Display Active AirClean filter ..
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Contents Storing food correctly.................... 95 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ............... 96 MasterFresh zone ....................96 Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator ......96 Dry compartment with adjustable temperature..........98 Automatic defrosting .................. 100 Cleaning and care ..................... 101 Cleaning agents....................101 Before cleaning the refrigeration appliance............
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. ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri- geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper- vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog- nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
– 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 supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori- ginal Miele spare parts are used.
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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.
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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-...
Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap- pliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
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-...
Installation If installation near a heat source is un- Location avoidable, observe the following min- This appliance should be installed in a imum distances between the appliance dry, well-ventilated room. and the heat source: When deciding where to install your re- –...
Installation Installation notes Risk of damage due to high hu- midity. Risk of damage and injury due to In environments with high humidity, the refrigeration appliance tipping condensation can build up on ex- over. ternal refrigeration appliance panels, This refrigeration appliance is very which can cause corrosion.
When fully loaded, the weight of the re- ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps frigeration appliance is approx.: must not be covered or blocked in any way. K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 325 kg K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 380 kg Door hinging...
Installation Side-by-side If the door hinges of the refrigeration appliances are next to each other, This appliance can be installed side-by- you must take into account the thick- side with another refrigeration appli- ness of the furniture fronts and door ance.
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Installation . . . without partition wall If the refrigeration appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them, they will need to be joined together with the side-by-side installation kit. In addition, you must install the side panel heater to prevent condensation from forming and any resulting damage.
Installation Dimensions with appliance door open (opening angle 90°) K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 10 mm ≤ 38 mm * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 10 mm ≤ 38 mm * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi 10 mm ≤ 38 mm * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
Installation Dimensions with appliance door open (opening angle 115°) K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 299 mm 115° * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 363 mm 115° * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi 428 mm 115° * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
Installation Tools required Installing the appliance – Cordless drill Before starting ... – TX 20 screwdriver It is essential to read these operating – Hammer drill and installation instructions carefully before starting to install the refrigera- – Drill bits in various sizes, tion appliance.
Installation Weight of the furniture front Aligning the building-in niche Before fitting a furniture front, ensure that the weight of the furniture front does not exceed the maximum permit- ted weight: Refrigeration appli- Max. weight ance of the fur- niture front K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 48 kg K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi...
Installation Checking the building-in niche Before installation Check the installation dimensions Before installation, remove any ac- (see “Installation – Building-in dimen- cessories from the back of the appli- sions”). ance. Check the position of the electrical Check the refrigeration appliance for connection.
Installation With the help of several people as re- quired, carefully lift the refrigeration appliance from the pallet, starting with the back of the appliance. Risk of damaging the floor from the load. Moving the refrigeration appliance can cause damage to the floor. Move the refrigeration appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching.
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Installation When performing the individual as- The anti-tip brackets prevent the refri- sembly steps, observe the letters geration appliance from tipping. specified and use the matching The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix plastic bag with the required installa- the building-in niche securely to the tion equipment.
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Installation Risk of injury and damage due to tipping refrigeration appliance. If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too The accessory pack supplied con- high up, they cannot be used to se- cure the refrigeration appliance. tains fixing screws for various applic- ations/materials.
Installation Pushing the refrigeration appliance into the building-in niche Take care not to damage the elec- trical connection whilst pushing the refrigeration appliance into the build- ing-in niche. If you are installing several refrigera- tion appliances side by side, now se- cure the appliances to one another (see the installation instructions for the side-by-side installation kit).
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Installation If the refrigeration appliance cannot be pushed into the niche (because the floor is uneven, for example), un- screw the rear feet slightly (see “In- stallation – Aligning the refrigeration appliance”) and slide the appliance into the niche. ...
Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance The installation aids on the appli- ance door provide assistance with the alignment of the refrigeration appli- ance in the building-in niche. The installation aids are suitable for a furniture front thickness of 19 mm or 38 mm.
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Installation Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 screwdriver . Position the supplied spacers on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the refrigeration appliance.
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Installation Place a spirit level across the installa- tion aids on the appliance door to check the refrigeration appliance’s alignment. Unscrew the adjustable feet Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- and on both sides at least until the tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 marking on the plinth has reached the screwdriver .
Installation Check the alignment of the refrigera- If it is not possible to secure the refri- tion appliance again using the install- geration appliance at the top, it can be ation aids and the spirit level. attached to the building-in niche with the side fixing plates: Securing the refrigeration appliance in the building-in niche...
Installation Open the appliance door. Preparing to install the furniture fronts Open the appliance door as far as it will go. Screw the fixing plate lugs at the top and bottom to the cabinets/units adjacent to the appliance. In a side-by-side combination, only the external panels of the two refriger- ation appliances can be secured to the...
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Installation Remove the nuts and washers from the threaded bolts and place them to one side – they will be re- Unscrew the angle trims from both quired later. sides of the appliance door and place Take the mounting frame off the the trims and screws to one side –...
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Installation Secure the mounting frame to the top of the furniture front, using 6 to 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frame has several differ- ent types of holes to take account of a Place the furniture front on a firm sur- variety of furniture fronts.
Installation Screw the appliance handle to the Securing and aligning the furniture front furniture front from the inside if ne- cessary (not for handle-free kitchens). Now insert the angle trims on both Open the appliance door and hang sides as far as they will go into the the furniture front on its frame ...
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Installation Align the depth of the furniture front via the gaps in the angle trims . Press the angle trims into the white plastic frame on both sides from the outside and screw them on loosely at first. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E.
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Installation Close the appliance door and check Mounting the fixing brackets the distance between the door and adjacent furniture fronts again. The fixing brackets are used to secure the furniture front to the bottom of the appliance door. Do not mount the fixing brackets until the refrigeration appliance (or side-by- side combination, if applicable) has been installed and the furniture front...
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Installation Tighten the screw at the bottom of the appliance door. Screw the fixing bracket securely to the furniture front. Fit the cover over the fixing bracket .
Installation Securing the covers Before the cover can be installed in the gap above the refrigeration ap- pliance, it must be assembled as fol- lows: Click the cover onto the fixing bracket. Insert the two parts of the cover into one another.
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Installation Fit the plastic covers on both sides of the appliance door by clicking Place the assembled cover into them into the gap between the appli- the gap above the refrigeration appli- ance door and the furniture front, ance so it clicks into place.
Installation Securing the plinth and plinth fascia Now attach the covers onto the re- Click the plinth onto the bottom of taining clips on each side. the appliance base. In the case of side-by-side installa- tion, the covers are only required on ...
Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- pliance door The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the appliance door to be opened wide. If the appliance door hits an adjacent If necessary, cut the plinth fascia to wall when opened, for example, the the required length and height (cut opening angle can be limited to 90°.
(AC 220–240 V 50/60 Hz sup- from the appliance. This could result in ply). A longer connection cable is avail- a short circuit. able to order from the Miele Customer Do not plug in other appliances behind Service Department. the refrigeration appliance. The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
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Installation Connecting the appliance Insert the plug connector into the socket at the back of the refrigeration appliance. Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly. Insert the plug of the refrigeration ap- pliance into the socket. The refrigeration appliance is now con- nected to the electricity supply.
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 Display b On/Off switch c Shelves in the appliance door d Holder for the Active AirClean filter e Shelves f Hanging drawer for storing small food items g Interior lighting h Fruit and vegetable drawer i Moisture regulator j Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and veget- ables...
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Guide to the appliance The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold storage compartment according to EN ISO 15502.
(only visible when the SuperCool function has been switched on) b Temperature display (target temperature) c Sensor control for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e Sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode...
) Switch on or off Door assistant Push2open Pull2open (see “Selecting additional settings”) Miele@home Set up, deactivate or query WiFi connection status (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Demo mode Switch off * (only visible when , is switched on Demo mode see “Selecting additional settings”)
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Guide to the appliance Symbols in Settings mode / Scroll in Settings mode or select a setting / Change a setting (e.g. display brightness) Confirm a setting Exit the menu level...
Accessories Active AirClean filters Accessories supplied The Active AirClean filters neutralise un- Appliance plug pleasant odours in the refrigerator sec- tion and stop odours from being trans- Labels for the MasterFresh zone ferred to the food. Each type of food has its own charac- teristics which determine the specific Insert the supplied Active AirClean fil- storage conditions it requires.
Accessories Metal filler panel for cassette fronts Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for re- moving fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
Initial commissioning Choosing the right door assistant Before using for the first time (Push2open/Pull2open) Allow the refrigeration appliance to The door assistant helps you to open stand for approx. 1 hour before con- the appliance door. necting it to the power supply. This will prevent potential functional You can choose between the two door problems with the refrigeration appli-...
Initial commissioning Sticking on the MasterFresh zone la- – Dry compartment for food which bels goes off quickly Remove the label from the foil and stick it onto the frame of the dry com- partment (see “Appliance descrip- tion”). Tip: If you are not satisfied with the po- sitioning of the labels, you can easily pull them off and stick them on again.
Initial commissioning Inserting the Active AirClean filters Settings mode Your refrigeration appliance is equipped In Settings mode , you can select with 2 Active AirClean filters which different refrigeration appliance func- neutralise unpleasant odours in the re- tions and alter their settings to some frigerator section.
– Set the Temperature unit °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit) – Set up Miele@home Select if you wish to set up Continue Miele@home now (to do this, follow the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).
Selecting additional settings In Settings mode , you can select dif- The display is unlocked briefly so you ferent refrigeration appliance settings can adjust the setting as required. Clos- and alter their settings to some extent, ing the appliance door will reactivate allowing you to adjust the appliance to the sensor lock.
Selecting additional settings Adjusting the temperature in Switching Eco mode on or the MasterFresh zone (dry compartment) is useful when you go on holi- Eco mode day, for example, if you do not wish to In Settings mode , use the switch off the refrigeration appliance and ...
sensor control. Make a note of the error message(s) displayed. Contact the Miele Customer Service Department and inform them of the error message(s) on the display. Confirm the message with OK.
Selecting additional settings Touch the sensor control to return Switching on the Door assist- to the previous menu level. ant – Adjusting the intensity You can choose between the two door assistants: Push2open Pull2open You can also adjust the intensity of the The default door assistant is Push2open Push2open...
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Selecting additional settings – Adjusting the duration of the Auto- – Adjusting the intensity Close function You can also adjust the intensity of the You can also adjust the duration for function. The lower the set in- Pull2open how long the appliance door will remain tensity, the less force required when open until it closes automatically.
Use the and sensor controls to – The Miele@mobile app select and select OK to confirm – A Miele user account The user ac- your selection. count can be created via the Touch the sensor control to return Miele@mobile app.
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Your refrigeration appliance‘s password Miele@home availability is its serial number, which can be found The ability to use the Miele@mobile app on the data plate. depends on the availability of the The data plate can be found in the in- Miele@home service in your country.
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Selecting additional settings Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- Connecting your refrigeration appli- low the instructions in the app. ance via WPS Your router must be equipped with the As soon as your refrigeration appli- WPS function for this connection op- ance has been integrated into your tion.
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Miele@home and then disconnected the connection, you will need to react- If you have changed your WiFi network, ivate the connection. you can set up Miele@home again for your refrigeration appliance. In Settings mode , use the In Settings mode , use the ...
Selecting additional settings Switching off the Demo mode Demo mode allows the refrigeration appliance to be presented in the showroom without the cooling sys- tem being switched on. This setting is not needed for domestic use. If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting, will show on the display.
°F Temperature unit / Switched off Keypad lock 0 °C (2 of 5 segments) MasterFresh Eco mode Switched off Door assistant Push2open Miele@home Switched off Sabbath mode Switched off Display Active AirClean filter Switched on...
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Selecting additional settings 4 °C Temperature in the refriger- ator section Temperature in the dry com- 0 °C partment...
Selecting additional settings You can still select: Switching Sabbath mode on or off – The sensor control for Settings mode so that Sabbath mode can be The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- switched off. bath mode to support the observance of religious customs.
Selecting additional settings Switching the Display Active AirClean Switching on, switching off or filter on resetting the Display Active If the Display Active AirClean filter AirClean filter been switched off once, it must be Display Active AirClean filter will re- switched on again if required. mind you approx.
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Selecting additional settings Resetting the Display Active AirClean filter After you have replaced the Active AirClean filters, you must reset the Dis- play Active AirClean filter so that it can be displayed again after 6 months. If you do not reset the display, it ap- pears again and again.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- and in the MasterFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a temperature of 4 °C is not stored at the correct temperature in the refrigerator section.
The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the dry Setting the temperature compartment of the MasterFresh Touch the sensor control to set the zone temperature. The temperature in the dry compart- The previously set temperature will ap- ment of the MasterFresh zone is main- pear.
Using Super cool Switching off Super cool SuperCool function Touch the sensor control to set the The Super cool function can be used to temperature. rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting The symbol will be highlighted in col- (depending on the room temperature).
Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption if the door is left open. Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than 2 minutes. The message will also ap- Close the door...
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves in the ap- Moving the shelves pliance door If necessary, the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad- Only move the shelves in the appli- justed: ance door when they are empty. The shelves in the appliance door can be moved for loading and unloading and for cleaning or they can be re-...
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the hanging drawer Removing the hanging drawer The hanging drawer can be fixed under The hanging drawer can be moved to any shelf in the refrigerator section. the left or right if required. Pull the hanging drawer out. To clean the hanging drawer, remove it as follows: ...
Adjusting the interior fittings Removing compartments from the refrigerator section The compartments in the refrigerator section are on telescopic runners, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes: Pull the compartment out a little bit. Using both hands, grasp the com- partment frame from below and push the compartment downwards so that the rear end disengages and lifts up-...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Risk of explosion due to flam- mable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation, there are Electrical components can cause different temperature zones in the refri- flammable mixes of gases to ignite. gerator section.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The warmest area in the refrigerator section is at the top in the front area tion and in the door. Use this for storing but- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration ter and cheese.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the ap- pliance.
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment MasterFresh zone with moisture regulator The MasterFresh zone provides ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products. Food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavour and vitamins. The humidity level in the humidity-con- The MasterFresh zone comprises a hu- midity-controlled and a dry compart- trolled compartment can be regulated...
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Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The moisture regulator is used to regu- Tip: If the humidity level is too high and late the amount of moisture in the hu- a lot of moisture has collected in the midity-controlled compartment with compartment, select the setting.
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with adjustable Tip: This compartment is ideal for all temperature homecooked meals as any microorgan- isms that may still be present cannot multiply. The dry compartment is ideal for storing perishable foods such as: The temperature in the dry compart- –...
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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 (for example, the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time): Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.
Automatic defrosting Refrigerator section and MasterFresh zone The refrigerator section and the MasterFresh zone defrost automatically. Condensate and ice can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and the MasterFresh zone while the com- pressor is running. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evap- orate automatically with the warmth generated by the compressor.
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: Risk of damage due to moisture – Cleaning agents containing soda, ingress.
Cleaning and care Before cleaning the refrigera- Interior cabinet and accessor- tion appliance Switch the refrigeration appliance off Clean the refrigeration appliance reg- by pressing the on/off switch. ularly, or at least once a month. Remove soiling immediately to pre- ...
”). the display. Confirm the message with OK. New Active AirClean filters can be ob- tained from the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department, your Miele dealer or the Miele website. To remove the holder for the Active AirClean filters, press against the re-...
Cleaning and care After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigeration appliance. Reconnect to the mains and switch the refrigeration appliance back on. Switch on the SuperCool function for a while so that the refrigerator section can cool down quickly.
Insert the plug into the socket. opened. The mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the refrigeration appliance, the household elec- trical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty. quently and for longer Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time. The ...
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy An alarm sounds. The appliance door has been open for longer than 2 minutes. Close the appliance door. No alarm sounds des- You have switched off the audible signal. pite the appliance door ...
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The voltage level is too high/low. Observe the connection data under “Installation – Electrical connection”. Contact the Miele Customer Service Department if necessary. To turn the alarm off, touch the symbol. The error message will not disappear from the display until the error has been rectified.
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If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a close range directly into the lighting with optical in- struments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar). Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
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.
Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this refriger- ator complies with Directive 2014/53/ The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: – Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk – For service, information, operating in- structions etc: go to www.miele.co.uk/domestic/cus-...
Copyrights and Licences Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called Open Source Licence for the operation and control of the appliance. This software/ these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected.