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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator 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. 09 836 570...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 11 How to save energy..................... 12 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Optional accessories..................... 17 Switching on and off ................... 18 Before using for the first time ................18 Switching off for longer periods of time ..............
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Contents Defrosting...................... 33 Cleaning and care .................... 35 Cleaning agents..................... 35 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............37 Cleaning the door seal ..................38 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................38 Problem solving guide .................. 39 Noises........................ 44 After Sales / Guarantee.................. 45 Information for test institutes................
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 minutes, 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 liab- ility.
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 mater- Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic equipment of- ten 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 po- transportation.
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 (radi- (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.
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How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compart- A build-up of ice slows ment when a layer of ice 0.5 down the cooling process. cm (max.) thick has built up.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button c Display b Super cool button d Menu symbol (Settings mode: for switching the safety lock on/off) e Super cool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Freezer compartment (depending on model) c Door shelf / Egg tray d Interior lighting e Adjustable shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Bottle shelf h Fruit and vegetable drawer (depending on model) This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
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 Accessories Before using for the first time - Bottle holder Packaging material The flexible ribs grip the bottles se- Remove all packaging material from curely when the door is opened and the inside of the appliance. closed.
Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If, during a long absence, the ap- pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, Press the On/Off button. there is a danger of mould building The appliance will start to cool and the up inside the appliance.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 4 °C pliance. 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 The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required tem- perature. Press the button for setting the tem- perature repeatedly until the temper- ature you want lights up in the tem- Setting the temperature perature display.
Using Super cool Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The Super cool symbol will go out refrigerator to its lowest setting (de- and the appliance will then continue to pending on the room temperature).
Selecting further settings Settings mode Settings mode is used for activating and deactivating the safety lock. Press the Super cool button briefly to Activating or deactivating the activate the lock. safety lock The lock symbol will light up. Settings mode is represented in the dis- play by the menu symbol .
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Selecting further settings – To deactivate the safety lock Press the Super cool button for ap- prox. 5 seconds. The lock symbol and the Menu sym- bol will light up and will start flash- ing in the display. Settings mode is now activated. ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section 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 tem- Danger of explosion.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storage in the refrigerator sec- The freshness of food when first placed tion in the appliance is the most important factor in determining how long it stays Not all food is suitable for refrigeration fresh, and how long it can be kept in the at temperatures below 5°C as some...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refriger- ator section. This will prevent food smells from affecting other food, food from drying out, and also any cross- contamination of bacteria. This is espe- cially important for storing protein- based food such as meat or fish.
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Moving the shelves bottle 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 Replace the door/bottle shelf at the required position.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) fore freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices al- Only freeze fresh food which is in a ters 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 (depending on model) Make a note of the contents and the Defrosting date of freezing on the packaging. Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- ent ways: Before placing food in the freezer compartment – in a microwave oven, ...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Never re-freeze partially or fully de- frosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Defrosting erly. Too thick a layer of ice also re- Refrigerator section duces efficiency and increases energy The refrigerator section defrosts auto- consumption. matically. The freezer compartment should be Condensate and frost can build up on defrosted from time to time. It must the back wall of the refrigerator section be defrosted if a layer of ice approx.
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Defrosting Switch the appliance off. To defrost Disconnect it from the mains. Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible. The longer Leave the freezer compartment door the food is left out at room temperat- open. ure, the faster it defrosts.
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, am- drain hole.
Cleaning and care Before cleaning Adjustable shelf Switch the appliance off. Before cleaning the shelf remove the stainless steel trim at the front and the The display goes out and cooling is protective strip at the back of the shelf. switched off.
Cleaning and care The following parts are suitable for Cleaning the interior and ac- cleaning in a dishwasher: cessories Clean the interior with lukewarm wa- The maximum temperature of the ter and a little washing-up liquid ap- dishwashing programme selected plied with a soft sponge.
The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for example). A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
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...
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool- ing is required. The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The temperature setting is too low. switching on more fre- Adjust the temperature. quently and for longer The freezer compartment door (depending on model) periods of time, so the is not closed properly.
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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 safety lock is activated. The symbol is lit up in You cannot switch the appliance off. the display. Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Ac- tivating or deactivating the safety lock"). The floor of the refriger- The condensate drain hole is blocked.
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 de- resolved as described in this booklet. tails. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance. This information is given on the data...
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 within 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- where it is exposed to direct sunlight or...
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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 re- move the packaging strap holding the door in place. Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ...
(depending on model) If your old appliance had different hinging and you cannot, or do not wish to use your old door, you can use a stainless steel front instead. Contact Miele for information on suit- able stainless steel fronts.
Building-in dimensions * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. The appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher. Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent- ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function- ing of the appliance.
Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the door to be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accom- modate this.
Adjusting the door hinges If you would like the appliance door to be cushioned so that it opens more softly, the spring tension on the appli- ance door can be adjusted. To do this, use an allen key to adjust the door hinges.
Changing the door hinging Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ...
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Changing the door hinging Refitting the door Place the door with the outer side up- wards on a stable surface. Danger of injury. Do not close the hinges. Undo screws completely. Fit bracket on the opposite side ...
Changing the door hinging Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door Open the freezer compartment door . Flip the cover on bearing block down. Unscrew bearing block and take Hang appliance door onto pre-fit- off the freezer compartment door ...
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Changing the door hinging Screw door catch into place on the opposite side, having turned it by 180 °C. Plug the holes with stoppers sup- plied. Fit bearing block together with freezer compartment door in posi- tion at the top , then tighten bear- ing block ...
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 door: 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: ** Number depending on niche height.
Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit. Screw fixing bracket into the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door us- ing hexagonal screw . Screw a second pair of fixing brack- ets securely ...
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Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls: Clip spacers and on the right- hand side of the hinges. Open the appliance door. Remove cover . Secure part using screws loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance.
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Installing the appliance Now screw in adjustable feet com- pletely. Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip . Fix sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side. 1. Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing.
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Installing the appliance Check the position of the fixing Installing the appliance. bracket at the top and bottom front edge of the furniture side wall again. This will create a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the housing unit side walls.
Installing the appliance Align the appliance on both sides Screw chipboard screws through by altering the adjustable feet using the hinge plates at the top and bot- the spanner supplied. tom to secure the appliance to the housing unit.
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Installing the appliance Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required. Replace covers and on the fix- ing brackets. Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall. Secure fixing bracket to the hous- ing unit side wall with screw .
Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche Fitting the furniture door height greater than 140 cm The furniture door must be at least For additional stability of the appliance 16 mm thick and not exceed 19 mm in the unit, push the rods supplied in thick.
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These are height as the upper edge of the fur- available to order from Miele. niture door being fitted (see on the diagram).
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Installing the appliance Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push fitting aids together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors. Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
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Installing the appliance Open the appliance door. Fit side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required). Hang the furniture door onto adjust- ing bolts .
Installing the appliance Aligning the door Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver, tighten - Side adjustments (X) nuts on the appliance door with ring spanner . Slide the furniture door. Cover strip must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
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Installing the appliance Tighten all screws again. Replace top cover , and click it into place. Drill holes in the furniture door and fit screws . Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol //). Close the appliance door and the fur- niture door.
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Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...