Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 6 Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 16 Saving energy .................................................................................................... 17 Guide to the appliance ...................................................................................... 19 Accessories supplied ...............................................
Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... Different storage zones ....................................................................................... Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge zone ................................... Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... Storing food correctly................................................................
Contents Changing the air filter ..................................................................................... 60 After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 62 Frequently asked questions ............................................................................. 63 Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 74 Service and warranty ......................
Contents Securing the cabinet door to the refrigerator door.............................................. 102 Fitting the air filter and ventilation grille...............................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage. Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They contain important information on safety, installation, use, and maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging your refrigeration appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appropriate use This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environments such as – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments – bed and breakfast type environments – catering and similar non-retail applications. This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environments or in places exposed to rain.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the appliance. The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all times. Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation! Technical safety The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Contact Miele Customer Service. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up. For every 11 g of coolant, at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g., garages, laundry rooms). This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile installations (e.g. on a ship). Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line. DANGER of injury! Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube maker or the element on the ice cube maker. Correct use This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal. Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from the freezer section. The very low temperature of the frozen food can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time. Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to - remove frost or ice, - separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS California Proposition 65 - This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. - This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dispose of them separately from the appliance. Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal. Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during disposal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate for coolant type). Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g.
Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Return the packaging to your dealer.
Saving energy Installation / Maintenance Temperature setting Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Away from heat sources (radiator, range/oven). Near a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal room temperature is approx. 68°F (20°C). Where the ambient room temperature is above 77°F (25°C). Air vents uncovered and dusted regularly.
Saving energy Normal energy consumption Use Increased energy consumption The drawers, and shelves are arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible. Store food in an organized way. Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance will try to cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a For turning off the door or temperature alarm in the freezer section g Check/fault indicators – Temperature alarm in the freezer section b For turning the SuperCool function on and off – Ice cube maker is turned on – The SuperFreeze function is turned c For turning the refrigerator section on on and off h Sensor for selecting the temperature d Sensor for setting the temperature in in the freezer section the refrigerator section (Up for warmer; Down for colder)
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Guide to the appliance This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
Guide to the appliance Accessories supplied Optional accessories Egg tray A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Stainless steel maintenance Air filter The air filter behind the ventilation grille protects the cooling system from dust. Ice cube scoop The ice cube scoop can be used for conveniently removing the ice cubes from the ice cube container.
Switching on and off Before first use Packaging material Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Cleaning the refrigerator Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”. Touch the sensor to switch the refrigerator or freezer section on or off, so that the relevant temperature appears in the display. The appliance will start cooling. Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories.
Switching on and off Switching the appliance off To switch the refrigerator or freezer section on or off touch the sensor until the relevant temperature display goes out in the display. If this cannot be done, the safety lock is activated. The symbol will appear in the control panel. The interior lighting goes out and cooling is turned off.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Bacteria will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these bacteria. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate.
The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation the display shows the current average refrigerator temperature and the current temperature in the warmest part of the freezer. Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer The temperatures for the refrigerator and the freezer are set separately using the buttons for the respective section. If the temperature in the freezer section is not within the normal temperature display range, dashes will flash in the display.
The correct temperature If, after this amount of time, the temperature is too high or too low, you will need to adjust it again. Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone In the PerfectFresh zone the temperature is maintained between 32 °F (0 °C) and 37 °F (3 °C). However, if you would like it to be warmer or colder, e.g. when storing fish, you can adjust the temperature slightly. The preset temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is 5.
The correct temperature Temperature range The temperature can be selected within the following ranges: - from 37 °F (3 °C) to 45 °F (7 °C) in the refrigerator section. - from 7 °F (-14 °C) to -15 °F (-27 °C) in the freezer section. The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature. If the ambient temperature is too high, the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature.
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperCool function Turning off SuperCool The SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). The SuperCool function turns off automatically after approx. 6 hours. The appliance will then continue to work at normal power. Turning on SuperCool To save energy, the SuperCool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperFreeze function Turning off SuperFreeze For best results, turn on SuperFreeze before putting fresh food into the freezer. The SuperFreeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx. 30 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the SuperFreeze function switches off. The SuperFreeze symbol will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again.
Selecting additional settings Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in Settings mode. In Settings mode certain appliance functions can be selected and their settings altered.
Selecting additional settings Danger of food contamination! Any interruption to the power supply during this time will not be shown in the display and the appliance will then restart in Sabbath mode. When this is ended, the power interruption will not be indicated in the display. If there is an interruption to the power supply during Sabbath mode, check the quality of the food. Do not consume any defrosted food. Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode.
Selecting additional settings Safety lock Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode. The lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake. Activating and deactivating the safety lock Touch the On/Off sensor for the SuperFreeze function for approx. 5 seconds. The indicator light in the right-hand side of the display will light up during this time and S will flash in the bottom (freezer section) temperature display after approx. 5 seconds.
Selecting additional settings The following lights up in the display - : The safety lock has been activated, or - : Changing the temperature unit (Celsius / Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). The factory default is Fahrenheit °F. the safety lock has now been deactivated. Touch the Super sensor again to save the setting. The symbol will appear in the control panel when the lock is activated.
Selecting additional settings The following lights up in the display: - : The temperature will now be displayed in degrees Celsius, or - : The temperature will now be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit. Touch the Super sensor again to save the setting. The temperature will now be displayed in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode.
Selecting additional settings The last selected setting lights up in the display. By touching the sensors for setting the temperature in the freezer section you can alter the brightness of the temperature display between and . Touch the Super sensor again to save the setting. Changing the door seal heater setting If condensation builds up on the door seal for the refrigerator section doors, this can be eliminated by selecting the highest door seal heater setting ( ).
Selecting additional settings Touch one of the sensors for setting the temperature in the freezer section repeatedly until flashes in the bottom temperature display. Touch the Super sensor again to save the setting. Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode. Touch the Super sensor again. The last selected setting lights up in the display.
Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a warning system to ensure that temperature increases in the freezer section do not go unnoticed and also prevents energy from being wasted when a door is left open. Temperature alarm If the temperature in the freezer section becomes too warm, the bottom temperature display and the alarm symbol will flash. An alarm will also sound. The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognizes as being too warm.
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if the door or a freezer drawer is left open for more than 3 minutes. As soon as the door or drawer is closed, the alarm sound will stop. Turning the door alarm off early If the acoustic alarm disturbs you, it can be switched off. Touch the alarm sensor. The alarm will stop.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Risk of fire from electrical appli- Different storage zones ances. Operating electrical devices in the appliance can cause sparks to form. Do not operate any electrical devices inside the appliance. Due to natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator section. Risk of explosion due to flammable mixes of gases. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area The warmest area in the refrigerator section is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter so that it remains spreadable and cheese so that it retains its flavor. Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge zone Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 40°F (5°C) because it is sensitive to cold.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food The freshness of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is the most important factor for how long it stays fresh. Take into account the use-by date and the correct storage temperature. Time out of the fridge, e.g., transporting food in a warm car, should be kept to a minimum.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Due to the optimum storage conditions in the PerfectFresh zone for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products, food remains fresh for longer, and flavor and vitamins are retained. The optimum storage temperature for fresh food which is not sensitive to the cold is 32 °F - 37 °F (0 °C - 3 °C). This is the temperature range which is automatically maintained in the PerfectFresh zone.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Using a compartment as a dry compartment Using a compartment as a humid compartment If the slide control is set to dry , air humidity is not increased. If the slide control is set to humid , air humidity is increased. The dry compartment is suitable for storing perishable foods such as: The humid compartment is particularly suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time), check the following: Only place fresh food in the appliance. Clean the PerfectFresh compartments before storing food in them. Very wet food should be dried off before storing it. Do not store any food in the PerfectFresh zone which is sensitive to cold (see “Food which is not suitable in the refrigerator section”).
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf Removing or moving the shelves Risk of injury! Only move the bottle shelves when they are empty. Lift up the door shelf / bottle shelf and pull it forward to remove it. Place the door shelf / bottle shelf at any position again. Make sure that it is properly and secure pushed back into position.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) PerfectFresh zone compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes: Pull out the compartment as far as it will go. Holding the sides of the compartment at the back, lift it up and then forwards and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid damaging them.
Adjusting the interior fittings (freezer section) Freezer drawers Both freezer drawers can be used to freeze fresh food and for storage of ready-frozen food. The lower freezer drawer is used for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food. The drawer can also be used to store ice cubes.
Adjusting the interior fittings (freezer section) Removing the freezer drawer containers The hanging containers in the freezer drawers can be removed. Lift the container forwards on both sides (1) and push it back slightly to unclip it (2). Remove the container upwards. Replace the container in the reverse order.
Freezing and storing food Always observe USDA food safety guidelines. Risk of fire from electrical appliances. Operating electrical devices in the appliance can cause sparks to form. Do not operate any electrical devices inside the appliance. Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded.
Freezing and storing food Home freezing Only freeze food that is fresh and in good condition. Tips for home freezing - The following types of food are suitable for home freezing: fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, baked goods, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites, and a range of precooked meals. - The following types of food are not suitable for freezing: lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, whole eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears.
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) of fresh food, switch on the SuperFrost function for 24 hours before placing the food in the freezer (see “Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFrost”). Defrosting frozen goods Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Freezing and storing food When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst.
Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it must be connected to a water supply (see “Installation – Water supply”). Risk to health due to contaminated water. Consuming polluted water can lead to illnesses. The first 3 batches of ice cubes made after the ice cube maker is started up must not be consumed, as the water will have been used for the initial rinsing of the water supply line.
Making ice cubes Turning off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes. Touch the sensor for turning the ice cube maker on and off so that the indicator light for the ice cube maker goes out in the right-hand side of the display. If the ice cube maker is going to be switched off for a long period of time close the water shut-off valve.
Making ice cubes The water volume set can be altered within the range of to by touching the sensors for setting the temperature in the freezer section. Only change the water volume setting by one level and then observe the result. If the water volume is set too high, the ice cube tray in the ice cube maker can overflow! Touch the Super sensor again to save the setting. Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode.
Automatic defrosting WARNING! DANGER of injury Freezer Zone and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recommended by the manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process. The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically.
Cleaning and care Danger of electric shock! Cleaning agents Unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: Fire hazard! - cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids, or chloride Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. - cleaning agents containing lime scale remover electronic unit or the lighting.
Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for cleaning Switch the appliance off. The temperature shown in the display will go out and the cooling system switches off. Unplug the appliance or trip the circuit breaker. Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place. Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the appliance door. Take out all other removable parts for cleaning. Interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the door seal Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning. If you treat the door seal with oil or grease, it can become porous. Do not use oil or grease on the door seal. Changing the air filter If the indicator light for the air filter lights up in the control panel, the air filter needs to be be cleaned. The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning and care Reset the indicator light for the air filter as follows: Confirm cleaning of air filter When the air filter has been cleaned the indicator light for the air filter in the display must be reset. Touch the Super sensor again. lights up in the display, the indicator light for the air filter will go out. The indicator light for the air filter has been reset. Touch the On/Off sensor for the SuperFreeze function for approx. 5 seconds.
Cleaning and care After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. Reconnect to the power outlet and switch the appliance back on. Switch on the SuperFreeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly. Switch on the Automatic SuperCool function for a while so that the refrigerator section can cool down quickly. Place food back in the appliance and close the door.
Frequently asked questions The majority of malfunctions and faults that occur during the daily routine can be put right without contacting the Service Department. The following guide will assist you to identify a malfunction or fault and rectify it yourself. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele Technical Service. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is switching on more frequently and for longer periods of time; the temperature in the appliance is too low. The ventilation grille in the appliance plinth is obstructed or too dusty. Do not block the ventilation grille. Clean the ventilation grille on a regular basis. The doors or freezer drawers have been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in and/or frozen at once.
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The freezer drawers will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession. This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening and closing the drawers is preventing the drawers from opening. Wait approx. 1 minute and then try again. They should now open without force. Water is collecting on the door seal on the refrigeration section doors.
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor runs continuously. Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at a lower speed when less cooling is required. This increases the compressor run time. The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time. The temperature in the appliance rises. This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high. Correct the temperature setting. Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The power failure symbol , appears in the control panel and dashes are lit up in the bottom temperature display. The temperature in the appliance in the previous days or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or interruption to the power supply. The appliance will go back to the last temperature setting when the power is back on. Touch the Alarm sensor.
Frequently asked questions Message Possible cause and solution The freezer section The temperature in the freezer section is too high. temperature display and For instance, this could be due to: the Alarm symbol – the freezer drawers being opened too often, flash. An alarm also – a large quantity of fresh food has been placed in sounds. the freezer at once without turning on the SuperFreeze function, – a lengthy interruption to the power supply. Rectify the cause of the alarm.
Frequently asked questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution Dashes are flashing in Only temperatures within the range of the appliance the temperature display. temperature will be displayed. Check the temperature in the display about 6 hours after switching the appliance on. “F0 to F5” appears in the display. There is a fault. Contact Miele Technical Service. The symbol lights up in the display. You cannot switch the appliance off. The safety lock has been activated.
Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution You cannot turn the ice cube maker on. The appliance is not connected to the power supply or is not switched on. Reconnect to the power supply and switch the appliance back on. The ice cube maker does not produce any ice cubes. The appliance or the ice cube maker is not turned on. Turn on the appliance and the ice cube maker. The water intake is not open or has not been vented. Open the water intake.
Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The ice cube maker is producing only small ice cubes. Several household appliances connected to the fresh water supply are in operation, which has reduced the amount of water being taken in. Avoid using the dishwasher, washing machine, etc. at the same time. The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity of water being taken in. You are able to set this quantity according to your wishes.
Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution Water is flowing out of the appliance. The water intake is faulty. Close the water shut-off valve immediately! Check whether the water line is damaged. Check whether the water pressure is too high. Contact Miele Technical Service. Unduly high water pressure can cause leakages. The water pressure must be between 22 and 87 psi (1.5 and 6 bar).
Frequently asked questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is not working. The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on. Turn the refrigeration appliance on. To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches itself off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the appliance door is left open. If this is not the cause, there is a fault. Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live electrical components.
Causes of noises Normal noises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes. Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the motor on or off. Sssrrrrr... On multi-zone or frost-free appliances you can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance. Crack...
Service and warranty Technical service Warranty In the event of a fault which you cannot easily correct yourself, please contact: For additional information, please refer to your warranty booklet. - your Miele dealer or - Miele Technical Service. See the end of these operating and installation instructions for this telephone number. Contact details can be found in the back of these operating and installation instructions.
Water connection Information on the plumbedwater connection Risk of injury and appliance damage if appliance is not connected properly. Failing to connect the appliance properly can result in personal injury and/or material damage. The appliance may only be connected to the plumbed-water connection by qualified specialists.
Water connection Connecting the water supply line Before establishing the plumbed water connection, ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the power supply. Risk of damage! Now move the water line and power cord to avoid damaging them when the appliance is pushed into the niche. Please note The plumbed water connection is at the front of the machine, at the bottom. Do not connect the appliance to the power supply yet.
Water connection Insert the water filter with the depression facing downward toward the adapter . Risk of damage Do not overtighten the union nut, as this can cause damage. Connect the union nut to the solenoid valve , and tighten it. If you want to divert the water line by 90°, screw on the elbow . In case of a water line with a 1/4" thread: Connect the water line (e.g., copper) to the adapter or elbow using the clamping ring and nut .
Water connection The position of the solenoid valve as shown in this diagram may differ from your appliance. Now connect the water line to the solenoid valve. Slowly open the shut-off valve in the water supply line and check the whole water system for leaks. The machine can now be connected to the power supply (see “Electrical connection”). When pushing the machine into the niche, do not bend or damage the water line.
*INSTALLATION* Electrical connection Danger of electric shock! The appliance must only be switched on when it has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions. Ground the appliance. The appliance must not be grounded via a gas pipe. If in doubt, have a suitably qualified and experienced electrician check that the installation complies with relevant regulations. Do not install a fuse into neutral current or grounding electrical circuit.
*INSTALLATION* Electrical connection The outlet must be easily accessible in an emergency so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the electrical supply in case of an emergency. The socket must be located so that the upper edge is a maximum 82" (2100 mm) distance from the upper edge of the base of the kitchen cabinet.
Installation information WARNING! This appliance must To avoid a build-up of condensa- be built in, otherwise it could tip over! Install the appliance in accordance with the installation instructions. Fire hazard and risk of damage! tion and the damage this can cause, refrigerators and freezers should not generally be installed side by side with other such appliances. Do not install this appliance beside another refrigerator or freezer. The appliance must not be installed underneath a cooktop.
Installation information Climate class Ventilation This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
Installation information Use only the plinth panel with the ventilation slits as supplied for this appliance! 84
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Installation dimensions If the appliance is to fit in a niche, check that the unit has the correct dimensions for the niche before installation. ǿ MM ǿ MM ǿ MM * This value applies to "frameless" installation (see "Installation and appliance dimensions – Frameless installation"). The thickness of the cabinet door must be added on for "flush" installation.
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Appliance dimensions KFNF 9955 iDE 86 A B C D E F G 3" (76 mm) 79 13/16" (2027 mm) 35 13/16" (910 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24" (610 mm) 42 7/16" (1078 mm) 37 1/8" (943 mm)
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Opening angle of the appliance doors When choosing a location for your appliance, please consider the space required for opening both appliance doors. Neither the fitted cabinet door nor the handle have been taken into account with the dimensions shown here.
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Flush installation To avoid a collision of the appliance doors with adjacent furniture, please note the following: Thickness of the cabinet door Opening angle of the appliance doors 5/8" (16 mm) No limitation required 3/4" (19 mm) Recommended limitation to 95° * * Use the door opening angle limiter pins supplied (see “Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door”).
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Limiting the opening angle of the doors The door hinges are set to enable the appliance doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the doors needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. If, for example, the appliance doors hit an adjacent wall when it is opened the, you should limit the opening angle of the appliance doors to 95°. Insert the pins supplied into the hinges from above.
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Repositioning electrical cabling and the pipework for the fresh water supply Electrical connection Position of power cord exit on back of appliance. Please note when repositioning the electrical connection that the length of the power cord is 90" (2280 mm). Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply by an extension cord. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Plumbing For a 24" (610 mm) deep building-in niche the opening for the water line must be in the position as shown in the diagram. The water line must be at least 31 1/2" (800 mm) long for this. For niches deeper than 24" (610 mm) there is sufficient room for repositioning the water line, so the position given does not have to be maintained. Make sure that the shut-off valve is still accessible after the appliance has been installed.
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Dimensions and weight of cabinet doors A stainless steel front panel for this appliance is available from specialist retail outlets or from Miele Service. Please note, however, that a stainless steel front panel is only available for flush installation (see “Flush installation”). Flush installation With this type of installation the cabinet door is flush with the walls of the niche. This is the most common type of installation.
*INSTALLATION* Installation and appliance dimensions Frameless installation With this installation type the cabinet doors are a little wider and taller, so that the gaps between the cabinet doors of the appliance and adjacent furniture are slightly covered. For “Frameless installation” please observe a distance of at least 1/4“ (6 mm) to adjacent furniture.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Two people are required to install the appliance. Install the appliance in a stable, solid cabinet, positioned on an even and level floor. Secure the cabinetry against tipping. Before installing the appliance Before installation, remove the bag of installation and other accessories from the appliance and remove the profile strip from the outer appliance door. Remove the cord clips from the back of the appliance.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor The floor of the space where the appliance is to be installed must be flat and level. It must be made of strong, rigid material. The appliance is extremely heavy when fully loaded, and that the floor it stands on must be able to bear its weight. If necessary, seek the advice of an architect or structural engineer. Checking the installation space Check the installation dimensions.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Fitting the anti-tip device on a concrete floor. Drill three holes in the floor to match the holes on the anti-tip device. The drill holes must have a diameter of 3/8" (10 mm) and be a little deeper than the length of the concrete bolts supplied. Now secure the anti-tip device to the wall with the three screws (1/4“ x 2-1/8” / 6 x 54 mm).
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Fitting the anti-tip device in a building-in niche deeper than 24" (610 mm) The guarantee that the compressor plate hooks into the anti-tip device in a deeper building-in niche, a wooden beam must be secured to bridge the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall. For sideways sloping floors Make sure that the anti-tip device is secured horizontally even with a sloping floor. Place spacers underneath if necessary.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Securing the covers Pushing the appliance into the niche Caution! Risk of damage! Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and water connections. Stick the cover strips supplied onto both sides of the appliance. The cover strips protect the appliance from damage when it is being pushed into the niche. Now prepare the water connection for the appliance (see “Water connection”).
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Aligning the appliance Aligning the freezer drawer fronts The freezer drawer fronts can be aligned if necessary. Align the appliance at the front via adjustable feet using the spanner supplied, so that it stands upright. Also align the appliance at the back by moving adjusting rods with a screwdriver or with the hexagonal key supplied, until it is standing straight. Caution! Risk of tipping over.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche Remove the fixing bracket Remove the covers from the hinges on both sides. Secure the appliance into the cabinet with two screws each, top and bottom, above the hinge of both of the refrigerator section doors. Remove the fixing bracket covers from both refrigerator section doors, then screw them to both brackets .
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Fixing the fixing brackets to the cabinet doors Lay the fixing brackets on the inside of the cabinet doors. Align the brackets centrally and on the lines you have drawn. Secure each bracket to the cabinet doors for the refrigerator section with at least six screws 3/16“ x 5/8” ( 4 x 16 mm). Lightly draw thin lines with a pencil on the inside of the cabinet doors for the refrigerator section doors, as shown in the diagram.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Securing the cabinet fronts to the freezer drawers Securing the cabinet door to the refrigerator door The following is only an instruction for fitting one cabinet door. Repeat the fitting instructions for the second cabinet door. Pull out each drawer and secure the cabinet front on both sides with the screws 1/8“ x 1/2” (3.5 x 13 mm). These are the same screws that were previously used to attach the fixing bracket.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Draw a line along the lower edge of the fixing bracket. Take the cabinet door off the refrigerator door. Loosen the washers again and adjust the bolts to align the cabinet door vertically with adjacent furniture. Remove the lower bracket from the refrigerator door. Then the door closing damper must be removed in order to prepare the fitting at the bottom of the cabinet door.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Screw the nuts onto the adjusting bolts but do not tighten them yet. Secure the cabinet door at the bottom with the same screws that were previously used to attach the lower bracket to the refrigerator door. Pull the soft-close mechanism so that it extends and hook it onto the ball joint again. Align the cabinet door flush with the exterior. Now tighten the nuts on the adjustment bolts.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance Fitting the air filter and ventilation grille Pull out the lower freezer drawer completely. Carefully remove the protective foil from the air filter supplied. Put the cover back into place. Take care not to trap any cords located at the sides. Check the refrigerator section doors and adjust them if necessary using the screws in the hinges.
*INSTALLATION* Building in the appliance If the ventilation slits are not kept free and unobstructed the compressor will switch on more often and will run for longer. This can cause higher energy consumption and to an increased compressor operating temperature, which can result in damage to the compressor. Use only the grille with the ventilation slits as supplied for this appliance! Keep the ventilation slits clear and unobstructed at all times. They must also be regularly cleaned of dust.
Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available when contacting Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Customer Service & Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE(64353) info@mieleusa.com www.mieleusa.com International Headquarters Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany Headquarters and Miele Centre 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.
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