Operating and Installation Instructions Freezer To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all instructions before installing for using the appliance. en - US M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Turning the appliance on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Before first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Turning the ice cube maker On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Making a large amount of ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the size of the ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting the water quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Turning the ice cube maker On/Off with the On/Off button . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation and use to prevent accidents and machine damage. This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Children should be supervised when they are near the appliance. This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it or to use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen. ~ Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele authorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ~ Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance. ~ Do not use the appliance in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g., garages, laundry rooms, etc.).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ If you store fatty or greasy foods in the appliance or the appliance door, make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of the appliance. This can cause the plastic to crack and break. ~ Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g., spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapors to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion. ~ Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care ~ 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigeration circuit is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the refrigerant it contains (data on type plate) and oil. ~ Take care not to damage any part of the cooling system, for example by – puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator, – kinking any pipework, – scratching the surface coating. Caution: Spraying coolant can damage the eyes.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a For turning the entire appliance on and off. b Optical interface (for Service use only) c For turning the SuperCool function on and off d For setting the temperature (X for colder), selection button in settings mode. e For confirming a selection (OK button) f For setting the temperature (Y for warmer), selection button in setting mode.
Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function 0 Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally turning off the appliance, adjusting the temperature, turning on the SuperCool functions or entering settings.
Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Interior lighting c Frost-free unit d Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray e Freezer drawers f Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker 12
How to save energy Installation / maintenance 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, range/oven). Where the room temperature Where the room temperature is ideal, i.e., around 68°F is higher. (20°C). Temperature setting Do not block the ventilation openings, and keep them free of dust.
How to save energy Normal energy consumption Use Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors 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 works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods. When shopping, use a cooler box or bag and place the food in the appliance as soon as possible.
Turning the appliance on and off Before first use Packaging material ^ Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Turning the appliance on Once the appliance has been connected to the electrical supply, the power supply symbol t will appear in the display after a short while. Cleaning Please refer to the relevant instructions in the "Cleaning and care" chapter. ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories.
Turning the appliance on and off Turning the appliance off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time: ^ Touch the On/Off button. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated. The temperature will go out and the power supply symbol t will appear. The cooling process will be turned off.
The right 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 display To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of 0°F (-18°C) is required. Partially defrosted or fully defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked.
The right temperature Sets the temperature ^ Use the two buttons underneath the display to set the temperature. Approximately 5 seconds after you release the button, the actual temperature value in the appliance will be displayed. By touching the button: – the temperature will get colder – the temperature will get warmer While the temperature is being set, the temperature value will flash.
Using SuperCool For best results, turn on SuperCool before putting fresh food into the freezer. Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that the nutritional value, vitamin content, appearance and taste are maintained. Exceptions: – if you have already put frozen food into the freezer. – when freezing up to 4.5 lb (2 kg) fresh food daily. Turning off SuperCool The SuperCool function will turn itself off automatically after approx. 65 hours.
Temperature and door alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. Temperature alarm If the freezer temperature becomes too warm, the alarm symbol ; for the freezer flashes in the display and an alarm will also sound. The point in time at which the appliance detects a temperature range as too warm depends on the selected temperature.
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Turning off the audio alarm An alarm will sound if the door is left open for too long. The alarm symbol ; will light up. If the audio alarm bothers you, it can be silenced. The amount of time until the door alarm is triggered depends on the setting selected and can be either 2 minutes (factory default) or 4 minutes. However, the door alarm can also be turned off (see "Additional settings - Acoustic signals").
Selecting additional settings Certain appliance settings can only be selected in the settings mode. While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault messages are suppressed automatically, but the alarm symbol ; lights up in the display.
Selecting additional settings Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) ^ By touching the X or Y button, you can now select whether the safety lock is activated or deactivated: 0: the safety lock is deactivated 1: the safety lock is activated The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. The factory default is Fahrenheit °F. Setting the temperature display to Celsius ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. ^ Touch the settings button.
Selecting additional settings ^ By tapping the X or Y button you can now select °C. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected setting will be adopted. ^ Touch the settings button to leave the settings mode. Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute. The temperature will now be displayed in Celsius. ^ Touch the buttons for setting the temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until °C and °F flash in the display.
Selecting additional settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance has acoustic signals such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. You can turn the button tone or the door alarm acoustic alarm on or off, but you cannot deactivate the temperature alarm. There are four settings to choose from. Option 3 is set the factory, i.e. the button tone and the door alarm are turned on.
Selecting additional settings Display brightness s You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the light conditions in the room. The display brightness can be changed in increments from 1 to 3. The factory default setting is option 3, maximum brightness. Changing the brightness of the display ^ By touching the X or Y button, you can now alter the brightness of the display: 1: dimmest setting 2: medium setting 3: brightest setting. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.
Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode ¬ Turning on Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance. The following are turned off: ^ Touch the settings button. – the interior lighting when the door is opened, All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes. – all acoustic and optical signals, – the temperature display, – the SuperCool function (if previously selected).
Selecting additional settings ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected setting is applied, the ¬ symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display after about 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is turned on. ^ Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. Turning off Sabbath mode ^ Touch the settings button to leave Sabbath mode. The temperature will appear in the display and the interior lighting will come on.
Adjusting the interior fittings Freezer drawers on telescopic runners Shelves Some of the freezer drawers are on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. ^ Lift the shelf slightly at the front and then pull it forwards and out. The shelves can be removed. ^ Pull the drawer out as far as it will go. ^ Holding the sides of the drawer at the back, lift it up and then forwards and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid damaging them.
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. WARNING! Danger of fire Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. 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 Defrosting When removing the upper freezer drawers, please note: The bottom drawer must always remain in the appliance. When placing food on the shelf, make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance. They are important for trouble-free operation of the appliance and normal energy consumption. – Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate) ^ Remove the upper freezer drawers.
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst. Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. This can help prolong the storage time. ^ Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to operate it must be connected to the water supply. Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray The automatic ice cube maker b is located in the a ice cube freezer drawer. As soon as the ice cube maker is turned on, the ® symbol lights up in the display and the indicator light illuminates on the ice cube maker.
Making ice cubes Turning the ice cube maker On/Off ^ Touch the settings button. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes. ^ Touch the buttons for setting the temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the symbol for the ice cube maker ® flashes in the display. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.
Making ice cubes If you require a large quantity of ice cubes, ^ replace the full ice cube drawer with the drawer beside it on the right. The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again as soon as this new drawer has been placed in position and closed properly. ^ Touch the buttons for setting the temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the symbol for the ice cube maker ® flashes in the display. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.
Making ice cubes Turning the ice cube maker On/Off with the On/Off button ^ Open the ice cube drawer slightly. ^ Press and hold the On/Off button a on the ice cube maker – until the indicator light comes on. The symbol for the ice cube maker ® will appear in the display. The ice cube maker is now on. – until the indicator light goes out. The symbol for the ice cube maker ® will disappear from the display. The ice cube maker is now off. ^ Close the ice cube drawer.
Automatic defrosting WARNING! Risk of injury and damage. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. The appliance is equipped with a "NoFrost" system for automatic defrosting as needed. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser, and is automatically defrosted and evaporates periodically.
Cleaning WARNING! Danger of electric shock. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Danger of fire. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not let water get into the electronic unit.
Cleaning Rinsing the ice cube maker Rinse out the ice cube maker and the water pipes: – before using for the first time, – if the ice cube maker has not been used for quite a while, – regularly (at least once a month) if it is constantly being used, to remove any ice residues and therefore avoid an blockages in the water pipes, and – before switching the ice cube maker off for an extended period of time. Ensure the ice cube drawer is empty before selecting the "Rinse the ice cube maker" setting.
Cleaning ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected setting will be saved. The ice cube maker symbol ® will flash in the display and the indicator light will flash on the ice cube maker as long as the ice cube maker is being rinsed. Cleaning the ice cube tray Clean the ice cube maker: – before switching off the ice cube maker for an extended period of time, – regularly to remove any ice and water residues. You will hear the ice cube tray turning to a slanted position.
Cleaning ^ Remove and clean the ice cube drawer. ^ Touch the settings button. The ice cube tray is not removable and can only be cleaned when in place. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes. ^ Touch the buttons for setting the temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the symbol for the ice cube maker ® flashes in the display. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.
Cleaning Before cleaning To remove the telescopic runners: ^ Turn off the appliance. The display goes out and cooling is turned off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting additional settings Deactivating the lock"). ^ 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: Lift them up at the front slightly and then pull them forwards and out. ^ 1. Press the catch up. ^ 2.
Cleaning Interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month. The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher: – the ice cube drawer – the freezer drawers Remove any soiling immediately so that it does not dry up. ^ Clean the interior and any accessories with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft sponge. After cleaning, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. The ice cube tray is dishwasher safe.
Cleaning Ventilation slits After cleaning ^ The ventilation slits should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. ^ Slide all shelves back into the appliance. Door seal ^ Turn on the SuperCool function in the freezer to cool it down quickly. Do not use any grease or oil on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time.
Frequently asked questions With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a service call. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele Technical Service. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until the malfunction has been corrected. Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Frequently asked questions The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, and the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause The temperature in The temperature setting is the appliance is too too low. low. The door is not properly closed. The compressor runs continuously. 46 Solution ^ Correct the temperature setting. ^ Check why the appliance door is not closing properly. A large amount of food is being frozen at once. ^ See "Freezing and storing food".
Frequently asked questions The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, and the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Solution The compressor is turning on more frequently and for longer periods. The ventilation slits in the housing unit have been covered or become too dusty. ^ Do not block the ventilation slits. ^ Clean the ventilation slits on a regular basis.
Frequently asked questions The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time, the temperature in the appliance rises. Problem Possible cause Solution The temperature in the appliance is too high. This is not a fault. ^ Correct the temperature setting. The food begins to thaw. ^ See "Installation location". The room temperature is too low for this appliance. ^ Increase the room If the room temperature is temperature. too low, the compressor will run less frequently.
Frequently asked questions Indication in the display Problem Possible cause Solution "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault. the display. ^ Contact Miele Technical Service. There is a fault. ^ Contact Miele Technical Service. "FE*" appears in the display. The water supply line is not ^ Open the water intake. The ® symbol open. flashes and the indicator light on the ice cube maker flashes when the ice cube maker is turned on. The is a fault with the ice The ® and ; symbols flash. The cube maker.
Frequently asked questions Indication in the display Problem Possible cause Solution The alarm symbol ; flashes in the display. ^ Remedy the alarm. The The temperature in the alarm symbol ; will freezer has risen higher or disappear and the fallen lower than the audible tone will stop. temperature which has Depending on the been set. This could be due temperature, check to: whether the food has – the door being opened defrosted or started to too frequently. defrost.
Frequently asked questions Interior lighting Problem Possible cause Solution The LED lighting is not working. To avoid overheating, the lighting turns itself off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is left open. ^ Close the appliance door. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. ^ Contact Miele Technical Service. When the door is opened again, the interior lighting will come on. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Technical Service.
Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause Solution You cannot turn The appliance is not the ice cube maker connected to the power on. supply or is not turned on. ^ Connect the appliance and turn it on. The ice cube maker The appliance or the ice does not produce cube maker is not turned any ice cubes. on. ^ Turn the appliance and the ice cube maker on. The water supply line is not open. ^ Open the water intake.
Frequently asked questions Other problems Problem Possible cause Solution Food has frozen together or to the wall. The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the freezer. ^ Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to carefully pry them apart. There is no acoustic alarm although the door has been open for a long time. This is not a fault. The alarm None tone has been turned off in settings mode (see "Selecting additional settings - Acoustic signals"). The appliance cannot be turned off.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor kicks on. Blub, blub.... A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the motor on or off. Sssrrrrr.... In multi-section and frost-free appliances, the movement of air circulating through the appliance can sometimes just barely be heard.
Lead free certificate This product is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie.
Service / Warranty In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact – your Miele dealer or – Miele Technical Service. See back cover of the this manual contact details. When contacting Miele Technical Service, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance. 56 Warranty For additional information, please refer to your warranty booklet.
Information for dealers/showrooms Demo mode r This appliance can be presented in retails stores and in showrooms with the help of the "Demo mode." The controls and lighting will still work, but the compressor will not operate. ^ Place your finger on the X button and hold it there. Switching on the Demo mode ^ Switch the appliance off by tapping the On/Off button. ^ At the same time, briefly tap the On/Off button (without letting go of the X button).
Information for dealers/showrooms Switching off Demo mode The r is illuminated in the display. ^ Tap the settings button. ^ Tap the X or Y button so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes. ^ Tap the OK button to confirm your selection. ^ Tap the buttons for setting the temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the ) symbol flashes in the display.
Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.
Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging materials 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.
Plumbing Information regarding the water connection All plumbing work should be carried out by a suitable qualified person, in accordance with local and national regulations. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before connecting it to the water supply. The appliance must be connected to a cold water line that: – is directly connected to the fresh water supply in order to ensure a circulation of the water in the cold water line. Avoid using a water line in which the water is allowed to pool.
Plumbing The water connection can be found at the back of the appliance. The solenoid valve b has a 3/4" connection thread. The connection parts included with the appliance permit the connection of various water lines (a water line is not included in delivery). ,In the following, please note: inserting the water filter incorrectly can cause damage! ^ Place the water filter e on top of the adapter e as shown in the picture.
Plumbing Caution! Risk of damage to the ice cube maker! During the operation of the ice cube maker, do not interrupt the water supply. ^ Secure the water line g using the retaining clip j. ^ Slowly open the water shut-off valve and check for leaks. ^ The appliance can now be connected to the power supply (see "Electrical connection"). ^ Slide the appliance into the desired position. When doing so, make sure that the water does not get kinked or damaged.
Electrical connection ,Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock. If you are in any doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded, have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Electrical connection The appliance must be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. The electrical installation must comply with the applicable electrical code. The plug must be easily accessible and not concealed behind the appliance so that the appliance can quickly be disconnected from the electricity supply in an emergency. In addition, no other appliances should be plugged into a socket located directly behind this appliance.
Installation information To avoid tipping over, the appliance must be properly installed and secured. WARNING! Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be secured in accordance with the instructions. Side-by-side The FNS 37492 iE refrigerator/freezer has two side-wall heaters encased in foam and can be built into separate cabinet units arranged side-by-side with all appliances.
Installation information Ventilation WARNING! Danger of damage from overheating. May restrict operation. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. The ventilation gaps given must be observed, otherwise the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor. This may, in turn, cause the compressor to be damaged.
Installation information Top ventilation cross-section Ventilation slits The ventilation cross section at the top of the appliance can be constructed in different ways: If you would like to use the ventilation slits, proceed as follows: ^ Cut an opening in the plinth b as shown in the figure. a directly above the appliance with a ventilation grille (free airflow of at least 78 3/4"2). b in between the housing unit and the ceiling. c through a suspended ceiling.
Installation information Before installation ^ Before installation, remove the accessories bag containing installation components and accessories from the appliance, and remove the sealing strip from the appliance door. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Remove the red transport safety device a and close the created hole with the included stopper b. – The spacers (depending on model). These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained.
Installation dimensions Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance.
Adjusting the door hinge The door hinges are factory set so that the door can be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. If, for instance, when it is opened the appliance door would hit an adjacent wall, you should limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°: ^ Insert the limit pins provided into the hinges from above. This will limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°.
Changing the door hinging Always change the door hinge with the assistance of another person. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed: You will need the following tools for changing the door hinging: ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the appliance door (depending on model). ^ Slightly loosen the screws d and e on the hinges. ^ Push door f outwards and take it off its hinges. ^ Pull off the covers a, b, c.
Changing the door hinging Unscrew the door closing dampers Attention! When removed from the unit, the soft-close mechanism snaps shut. Risk of injury! ^ Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Remove the screws d completely. ^ Place the mounting bracket g on the opposite side and loosely screw in the screws d. ^ Remove screws e completely and loosely screw them in on the opposite side. ^ Remove the soft-close mechanism h from the ball joint.
Changing the door hinging ^ Now turn over the appliance door so that outer side faces upwards (hinges remain open). Fastening the soft-close mechanism ^ Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards. Do not close the hinges. Danger of injury. ^ Screw the mount i onto the hinge and firmly tighten. ^ Remove the screws k. ^ Place each hinge in the corner diagonally opposite from its original position l.
Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the appliance door f onto the pre-fitted screws d and e, and then tighten the screws d and e. ^ Replace the covers a, b, and c. ^ Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.
Installing the appliance Two people are required to install the appliance. To install the appliance you will need the following tools: ^ Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. ^ Secure the housing unit against tipping. ^ Use a level to align the housing unit. The corners of the housing unit must be at a 90° angle to each other, otherwise the cabinet door will not align correctly with all 4 corners of the housing unit.
Installing the appliance Parts required for installation All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – Required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: 4 4 – Required for fitting the cabinet door: 8 4 ** Number depending on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors. All installation instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into the installation space. Ensure that the power cord does not get caught. Tip to help you push it into position: Tie a piece of string around the plug to "increase" the length of the power cord. Then pull the cord by the end of the string through the housing unit. It will then be easier to connect once the appliance is in the unit.
Installing the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove the cover f. ^ Secure the fastening part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part. ^ Fit the cover i onto the fixing bracket j. ^ Then screw fixing bracket j using screws k loosely into the bottom of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
Installing the appliance Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the niche until all of the brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side wall. ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip m. ^ Secure the sealing strip m 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. 2. Stick it down along its entire length.
Installing the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing bracket at the top and bottom front edge of the cabinet side wall again. This will help maintain a 1 5/8" (42 mm) distance all the way around from the front edges of the cabinet side walls. On cabinetry with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc.) the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 1 5/8" (42 mm). ^ Pull the appliance forward the appropriate amount to suit the installed dimensions.
Installing the appliance ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the mounting bracket. They are no longer required. ^ Replace covers f and u on the mounting brackets. ^ Push the loose bracket against the cabinet wall. ^ Secure mounting bracket j to the housing unit side wall with screw s. Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary. ^ Secure bracket g to the housing unit side walls using screws t. Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary.
Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 55'' (140 cm) For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: ^ Then secure handle v to one of the rods w. ^ Use the handle to push the rod into the guide as far as it will go. Remove the handle and fit it to the other rod and push this into its guide as far as it will go.
Installing the appliance Installing the custom door front The cabinet door must be at least of 5/8" (16 mm) thick and not exceed 3/4" (19 mm) thick. Installing a door front which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges. This can cause damage. The following gap dimensions must be maintained: Before installing door fronts ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted: – The gap between the cabinet door and the unit door above must be at least 1/8" (3 mm).
Installing the appliance Tip: Push installation aids b together with the cabinet front up to the height of the adjoining unit cabinet doors. ^ A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket. Double check this gap and reset it if necessary. ^ Push the installation aids b up to the height of the cabinet door: the lower edge X of the installation aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the cabinet door being fitted (see - on the diagram).
Installing the appliance ^ Place the door panel with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Secure the side cover q to the bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. ^ Turn the door over and attach the handle (if required). ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the center of the inside of the panel e. ^ Hang the fixing bracket d with the fitting aids onto the inside of the cabinet door. Align the bracket centrally.
Installing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Adjusting the position of the door ^ Hang the door panel on the threaded bolts h. – Side adjustments (X) ^ Screw the nuts c loosely onto bolts. ^ Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighboring cabinet doors. The gaps should be even. 88 ^ Adjust the door panel. – Height adjustment (Y) ^ Tighten the nuts with a wrench h. A gap of 3/8" (8 mm) is factory set between the appliance door and the bracket.
Installing the appliance ^ While counterholding adjusting bolts h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c on the appliance door with ring spanner j. ^ Cover strip k must be completely hidden in the niche, and must not protrude. ^ Drill holes l in the door panel and fit screws m. Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol II). ^ Close the appliance door and the cabinet door.
Installing the appliance ^ Tighten all the screws again. The following confirms that the appliance is correctly installed: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the furniture body. – The seal at the upper corner of the side with the handle contacts tightly. ^ Replace top cover o, and click it into place. ^ Replace side covers p, making sure you hear them click into place.
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