Operating instructions Fridge-freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr.
Contents Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5 Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15 Installation.......................................................................................................... Installation site..................................................................................................... Side-by-side combinations ........................
Contents Switching the refrigeration appliance on............................................................. Switching off the refrigeration appliance............................................................. Switching off the refrigerator section separately............................................ To note when switching off for longer periods of time ................................... 38 39 39 40 The correct temperature.............................................................................
Contents Freezing and storing food................................................................................. Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. Maximum freezing capacity ........................................................................... Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. Home freezing ....................................................
Warning and 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.
Warning and Safety instructions This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU directives. This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Warning and Safety instructions To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met.
Warning and Safety instructions The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply during installation, maintenance and repair work, and during installation work on the mains water connection. It is only completely isolated from the power supply when: - the mains fuses are switched off, or - the screw-out fuse is removed (where applicable), or - the mains cable has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not the cable when disconnecting it from the power supply.
Warning and Safety instructions Proper installation When installing the refrigeration appliance, it is a mandatory requirement to follow the installation instructions supplied with it. Two people are required to install the refrigeration appliance. Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. Only install the refrigeration appliance in a solid, rectangular and level housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.
Warning and Safety instructions 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. A lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable to maintain the required temperature.
Warning and Safety instructions Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer zone. 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. 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.
Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposing of your old appliance 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. Electrical and electronic appliances contain many valuable materials. They also contain certain materials, compounds and components which were essential for their correct functioning and safety.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation site Risk of damage and danger of injury due to the refrigeration appliance tipping over. This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the appliance door is open. Keep the appliance door(s) closed until the refrigeration appliance has been built in. The refrigeration appliance must be secured in its buildingin niche in accordance with the operating and installation instructions.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Exception: your refrigeration appliance can be installed next to another refrigeration appliance with an integrated heating unit if each appliance is built into a separate niche. Please contact your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your refrigeration appliance. Climate range 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.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Furniture door panel Horizontal and vertical gaps Depending on the style of kitchen furniture, the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door panel and the gap that runs around the door, vertically and horizontally, are specified. Appliance furniture door thickness A [mm] Gap X [mm] for different edge radiiB R0 ≥16–19 R1.2 R2 R3 min. 3 It is essential to pay attention to the following: 20 5 4 4 3.5 21 5.5 5 4.5 4 - Horizontal gap 22 6.5 6 5.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Weight of the furniture door If the furniture door panel is too heavy, this can cause damage. Fitting a furniture door panel which is heavier than the maximum permitted weight could damage the hinges. This can cause subsequent functional problems.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit/side view All dimensions are given in mm. * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. The refrigeration appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher. Before installation, ensure the housing unit dimensions are the correct size.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation All dimensions are given in mm. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the refrigeration appliance. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length 2200 mm c Water connection, length = 2000 mm d Ventilation cross-section min.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors The door hinges are set to enable the appliance doors to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the doors needs to be limited to approx. 90°, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. The locking pins for limiting the door opening must be fitted before the refrigeration appliance is installed.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Mains water connection Information about the mains water 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 mains water connection by suitably qualified specialists. Connection to the water supply must comply with the applicable regulations in the country where the appliance is being installed.
*INSTALLATION* Installation The water connection pressure needs to be between 150 kPa and 600 kPa (1.5 bar and 6 bar). Use fresh water to ensure that the quality of the ice cubes remains high. Connect the stainless steel hose to the mains water supply and avoid connection to a water supply in which the water might stagnate. A stopcock with a metric R3/4 thread must be incorporated when connecting to the water supply.
*INSTALLATION* Installation – Connecting the hose to the stopcock Connect the nut to the stopcock . – Checking the mains water connection Test the water connection for leaks before installing the appliance in the niche. Slowly open the stopcock and check the screw connections.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Electrical connection The refrigeration appliance must only be connected to an earthed socket using the connection cable supplied. A longer connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department. The socket must be easily accessible after the refrigeration appliance has been installed. If the socket is not easily accessible, ensure that a suitable means of disconnection is provided on the installation side for each pole.
Saving energy How to save energy: Installation site The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher ambient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, cooker). - Protect the refrigeration appliance from direct sunlight. - Ensure an ideal ambient temperature of 20 °C.
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Guide to the appliance a Display b Egg tray c Door shelf with fine adjustment d Fan with lighting e Dry back wall f Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) g Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight 2.
Guide to the appliance Start display The touch display can be scratched by pointed or sharp objects, e.g. pens. Only touch the display with your fingers. If your fingers are cold, the touch display may not react.
Guide to the appliance Settings mode In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their settings to some extent: Symbol Function Factory default Switch the Party mode function on or off (see “Selecting further settings”) Off Switch the Holiday mode function on or off (see “Selecting further settings”) Off Switching the ice cube maker on and off (see “Making ice cubes”) Off / Switch the system lock on or off (see “Selecting further settings”) (off)
Guide to the appliance / Switch the keypad tone on or off On / Change the volume of the alarms and buzzers or switch them off entirely (see “Selecting further settings”) On /level 5 Change the display brightness (see “Selecting further settings”) Level 4 Change the temperature unit (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit) °C Switch the Demo mode function off (only visible when switched on) (see “Selecting further settings”) Off Reset to default settings (see “Selecting further settings”) ––
Guide to the appliance Adjusting the interior fittings Clipping the egg trays on Using the door shelf fine adjustment Clip the egg trays onto the rear edge of the door shelf. Use the fine adjustment if you need greater height clearance on the door shelf/bottle shelf. Adjusting or removing the bottle holder You can change the height of the door shelf while it is loaded. The non-slip fins of the bottle holder make bottles more secure when you open and close the appliance door.
Guide to the appliance Moving the adjustable shelf/adjustable shelf with lighting The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. Raise the shelf slightly at the front and pull it forwards a little. Lift it until the notches at the side are in line with the shelf supports. The shelf can then be raised or lowered to the required level. Moving the pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) Risk of damage caused by loading too much food and not distributing items evenly.
Guide to the appliance Using the bottle rack in the dividing plate Inserting the adapters for the baking tray In the dividing plate, either the bottle rack or the glass shelf can be used. The supplied adapters enable you to insert a baking tray in your refrigerator section with ease. The baking tray can be no more than 466 mm wide, 386 mm deep and 50 mm high. Remove the glass shelf at the back of the dividing plate and keep it in a safe place.
Guide to the appliance Moving the charcoal filters KKF-FS charcoal filters with holder (Active AirClean) are available as optional accessories (see “Optional accessories”). When storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): - Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept. - Change the filters sooner if necessary. - Use more charcoal filters (with holders) in the appliance (see “Optional accessories”).
Guide to the appliance Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space. The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance. Organisation box For a description, see “Guide to the appliance – Adjusting the interior fittings”. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop. They can also be ordered from the Miele Customer Service Department (see end of this booklet for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Remove all packaging material and protective film. Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories (see “Cleaning and care”). Connecting the refrigeration appliance Connect the refrigeration appliance to the electricity supply as described in “Electrical connection”. will then appear on the appliance display, followed by .
Switching on and off Switching off the refrigeration appliance Switching off the refrigerator section separately You can only switch the entire refrigeration appliance in Settings mode . Tap . The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section. This is useful, e.g. whilst on holiday. Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Touch the temperature display for the refrigerator section. Tap . Swipe right until is shown in the middle.
Switching on and off To note when switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refrigeration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance. If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, observe the following: Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature to ensure the shelf life of food. Reducing the temperature reduces the growth rate of microorganisms. Food does not spoil as quickly. The temperature in the refrigeration appliance will rise: - The more often the appliance door is opened and the longer it is kept open - The more food that is stored in it - The warmer the food is which is being put into it - The higher the ambient temperature surrounding the refrigeration appliance.
The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation, the temperature display shows the current average refrigerator section temperature and the maximum freezer section temperature. Depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature setting, it can take the appliance a few hours to reach the temperature required and for this temperature to then be shown as a constant temperature on the display.
The correct temperature If you change the temperature setting: check the temperature display after a few hours. It will take this long for the appliance to give an accurate reading. - Wait for approx. 6 hours if the refrigeration appliance is not very full - Wait for approx. 24 hours if the refrigeration appliance is full If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low: Adjust the temperature again.
Using Super cool and Super freeze SuperCool When switched on, the SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the fridge zone to its lowest setting (depending on the ambient temperature). The refrigeration appliance will work at full power and lower the temperature. Select this function for the rapid chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. When the SuperCool function is switched on, the appliance may make more noise than usual.
Using Super cool and Super freeze SuperFreeze When switched on, the SuperFreeze function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting (depending on the ambient temperature). The refrigeration appliance will work at full power and lower the temperature. Select this function before freezing fresh food. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and appearance.
Selecting further settings Explanation of the different settings Only the settings that require further explanation are described below. The door alarm and other warnings are automatically suppressed when you are in Settings mode . Party mode The Party mode function is recommended if you wish to chill or freeze large amounts of fresh food or drink quickly or want to make ice cubes.
Selecting further settings Health risk caused by decomposing food. The usability and quality of food in the fridge zone may deteriorate if the temperature remains above 4 °C for an extended period. Only ever switch on the Holiday mode function for a limited period. Do not store any temperature-sensitive food which goes off easily, such as fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products, during this time. The display switches to the temperature controls. Now select the required settings.
Selecting further settings Sabbath mode Health risk caused by decom- The appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious observance. posing food. As power failures are not indicated while Sabbath mode is active, food may be exposed to increased temperatures for a certain period of time. This will reduce the storage life of the food. If there is a power failure during Sabbath mode , check the quality of the food.
Selecting further settings Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered You can set how quickly the door alarm should sound after an appliance door has been opened. Tap . Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Tap . Swipe left or right until the time you want between 30 seconds and 3 minutes 30 seconds is shown in the middle. Tap on the setting you want to confirm. Miele@home Your refrigeration appliance is equipped with an integrated WiFi module.
Selecting further settings Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequency range with other appliances (including microwave ovens and remote control toys). This can give rise to sporadic or even complete connection failures. Therefore, the availability of featured functions cannot be guaranteed. Miele@home availability The ability to use the Miele app depends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country. The Miele@home service is not available in every country.
Selecting further settings Resetting the network configuration Tap . Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Tap . Swipe right until is shown in the middle. Tap . Tap OK. All entered settings and values for Miele@home are reset to the default settings. The WiFi connection has been deactivated. will go out on the start display.
Selecting further settings Switching off Demo mode Demo mode allows the refrigeration appliance to be presented in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on. This setting is not needed for domestic use. If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting, will show on the start display. Tap . Tap . Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Tap . After Demo mode has been switched off, the refrigeration appliance shuts down and must be switched on again.
Selecting further settings Cleaning mode Cleaning mode makes it easier to clean the fridge zone (see “Cleaning and care”). The interior lighting remains switched on, even though the fridge zone is switched off. The buzzer will stop and the symbols on the display will also go out. If Cleaning mode is switched on, this will be indicated on the start display. After cleaning, Cleaning mode must be switched off.
Temperature and door alarm Health risk caused by decomposing food. If the temperature in the freezer remains above -18 °C for a long time, the frozen food can start to defrost. This will reduce the storage life of the food. Check whether the frozen food has started to defrost. If it has, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again.
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the appliance door is left open. If an appliance door is left open for a longer period of time, will light up yellow on the relevant temperature display. An alarm will also sound. You can change the time before the door alarm is triggered. However, the door alarm can also be turned off (see “Selecting further settings”).
Storing food in the refrigerator section Risk of explosion due to flam- Different storage zones mable mixes of gases. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite. Do not store explosive materials in the refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). The spray cans in question can be identified by the contents printed on the can or by a flame symbol. Electrical components can cause escaping gases to ignite.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator section is directly above the PerfectFresh Active zone dividing plate and at the back of the appliance. The temperature in the PerfectFresh Active zone compartments is even colder. Use these areas in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Active zone for all delicate and highly perishable food, e.g.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the refrigerator section is in packaging or covered properly (some exceptions apply in the PerfectFresh Active zone). This will prevent food odours from affecting other food, stop food from drying out and also prevent any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is particularly important when storing meat products. Make sure that food such as raw meat and fish in particular does not come into contact with other food.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone PerfectFresh Active zone The PerfectFresh Active zone satisfies the requirements of a chill compartment to DIN EN 62552:2020. The PerfectFresh Active zone provides ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products. Food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavour and vitamins. The temperature in the PerfectFresh Active zone is controlled automatically and maintained at 0 to 3 °C.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Selecting increased humidity When the setting is used, the humidifier should be switched on. The energy consumption does increase slightly when the humidifier is switched on. The appliance may also make more noise than usual. Tap . Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Tap . Swipe left until the humidifier intensity you want (1: low humidity; 3: maximum humidity) is shown in the middle.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Humidifier When the humidifier is switched on, water vapour is supplied to the fruit and vegetables stored in the humiditycontrolled compartment each time the appliance door is opened and approximately every 90 minutes. The water vapour provides additional humidity in the humidity-controlled compartment. The humidifier and its water container are located in the dividing plate between the refrigerator section and PerfectFresh Active zone.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Filling the water container for the humidifier Dry compartment | The lower dry compartment has a temperature of 0 to 3 °C and the humidity is not increased . The dry compartment is ideal for storing food which goes off quickly, such as: - Fresh fish and shellfish - Meat, poultry and sausage Press on the outer corners at the back of the glass shelf . The glass shelf will lift up at the front. Lift up the shelf and fold it back.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness. Clean the compartments in the PerfectFresh Active zone before storing food in them. Very wet food should be dried off before storing it.
Freezing and storing food Freezing fresh food Health risk caused by decomposing food. If the temperature in the freezer remains above -18 °C for a long time, the frozen food can start to defrost. This will reduce the storage life of the food. Check whether the frozen food has started to defrost. If it has, check that the food is safe to use and if it is, then use it as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again.
Freezing and storing food Home freezing Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze function for 6 hours before placing the food in the freezer. When freezing even larger amounts of food, switch on the SuperFreeze function for 24 hours before placing the food in the freezer. This helps the frozen food which is already stored in the freezer to stay frozen. Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition.
Freezing and storing food Place the food flat in the bottom of the upper freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate) If the ventilation slots are blocked, the cooling performance will decrease and energy consumption will increase. When placing food in the freezer, make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked. Tip: You can expand the space available in the freezer section.
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly in the refrigerator section, switch on the SuperCool function . If you want to cool a large amount of drinks, or if you want to cool drinks in the freezer section, select Party mode in Settings mode . 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 Check and pay attention to the following before switching the ice cube maker on: - The ice cube maker must be clean. - The refrigeration appliance must be switched on. - The ice cube drawer contains an adjustable partition. You can adjust the size of the area in which the ice cubes will collect depending on the amount of ice you require. - The drawer area below the ice cube maker must be empty. - Ice cubes can only be made when the ice cube drawer is completely closed.
Making ice cubes As soon as ice cubes are produced, they will empty automatically from the integrated ice cube tray and into the drawer. The ice cube tray cannot be removed. Ice cube production is halted automatically when the ice cube drawer is full. The drawer will not fill up to the top edge. Tip: Empty the ice cube drawer at regular intervals, or if you have not produced any ice for more than a week. This will ensure that you always have fresh ice and the ice cubes will not form a clump.
Defrosting Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh Active zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh Active zone defrost automatically. The condensate drains through a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the refrigeration appliance. The warmth generated by the compressor causes the condensate to evaporate automatically. Keep the condensate channel and drain hole clean to enable this. Condensate must be able to drain away unhindered at all times.
Cleaning and care The data plate located inside the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a fault. Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. Risk of damage due to moisture ingress. The steam from a steam cleaner can damage plastic and electrical components. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the refrigeration appliance. Cleaning water must not get into the drain hole.
Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning Cleaning the refrigerator section only: Switch Cleaning mode on. The cooling system in the refrigerator section is switched off, but the interior lighting remains switched on. Tap . Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Tap . To leave this Settings level, tap . If Cleaning mode is switched on, this will be indicated on the start display.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the inside of the appliance Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a month). The following components must be cleaned by hand only: If soiling is left on for any length of time, it may become impossible to remove under certain circumstances. Surfaces may suffer discolouration or damage. It is therefore best to remove any soiling immediately.
Cleaning and care - Shelves and bottle shelves in the appliance door (without stainless steel trim) - Adjustable shelves (without the trim or printing) - The glass shelves (without trim) Dismantling the door shelf/bottle shelf Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelf/bottle rack in a dishwasher.
Cleaning and care Dismantling the adjustable shelf/adjustable shelf with lighting Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning. The stainless steel trim with LED lighting will be damaged if you place it in water for cleaning. Clean the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with a damp cloth. Remove the stainless steel trim or stainless steel trim with LED lighting before cleaning the adjustable shelf. Place the adjustable shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g.
Cleaning and care Dismantling the adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) Place the adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel). Take a firm hold of the top right of the bottom adjustable shelf and pull the tray firmly off the adjustable shelf. Bring the tray to the front. Use the opening to lift the glass shelf from underneath and remove it. Move the tray back to its original position resting on the adjustable shelf.
Cleaning and care Release the retainers and lift the shelf up. The glass panel comes loose. Both parts can now be cleaned. Place the frame on the adjustable shelf so that the arrows on the adjustable shelf line up with the recesses on the frame. Assembling the adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) Put the plastic adjustable shelf down on the worktop so that the recess is at the top and the stainless steel trim is at the front.
Cleaning and care Removing the drawers from the fridge zone Removing and dismantling the water container for the humidifier Risk to health due to contamin- 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 telescopic rails back in again to avoid damaging them. Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning.
Cleaning and care Remove the water container. Removing the dividing plate and bottle rack Remove the glass shelves at the front and back of the dividing plate. Separate the water container into its 2 pieces and clean them by hand or in the dishwasher. Reinsert the water container. Fold the glass shelf back down. Lift the bottle rack at the front and pull it out. After cleaning, slide the bottle rack all the way in and push it down. Place the glass shelves back on the dividing plate.
Cleaning and care Removing the drawers and glass shelves from the freezer section Removing the telescopic rails from the glass shelf Removing the drawer on telescopic rails 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 telescopic rails back in again to avoid damaging them. Replacing the drawer Place the drawer on the fully retracted telescopic rails.
Cleaning and care After cleaning the shelf, reattach the protective trim. Replacing the charcoal filters (optional accessories) Replace the charcoal filters in the holder every 6 months. The symbol on the start display reminds you that the charcoal filter needs to be changed. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from the Miele Customer Service Department, from your dealer or from Miele’s website.
Cleaning and care Touch the symbol on the display to confirm that the filters have been replaced. The “Replace charcoal filter” reminder will go out on the display and the counter will be reset. Selecting the cleaning position for the ice cube tray Before selecting the cleaning position for the ice cube tray, check the following: - The ice cube maker is switched on. The symbol will go out on the start display. - The ice cube drawer is empty and in position. Cleaning the ice cube tray Tap .
Cleaning and care Cleaning the door seal Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning. If you treat the door seal with oils or grease, it can become porous. Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal. The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then wiped dry with a soft cloth. Cleaning the ventilation gaps A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will affect cooling and increase energy consumption. Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it. The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the ambient temperature, the longer the compressor runs. See the information in “Installation – Installation site”. The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed in the niche.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time. The temperature in the refrigeration appliance rises. This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high. Correct the temperature setting. Check the temperature again after 24 hours. The frozen food begins to defrost. The ambient temperature is too low for this refrigeration appliance. If the ambient temperature is too low, the compressor will run less frequently.
Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the refriger- The condensate drain hole is blocked. ator section is wet. Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. Food has frozen together. The food packaging was not dry when placed in the freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. There is no audible alarm even though the door has been open for a long time. This is not a fault.
Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy lights up on the start display, the refrigeration appliance does not get cold even though the controls and the interior lighting are working. Demo mode has been activated. Tap . Tap . Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. Tap . is lit up on the display and the appliance cannot be used. The Cleaning mode function is still switched on.
Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The symbol lights up The charcoal filter change indicator on the start on the start display and display reminds you that the charcoal filter needs to a buzzer also sounds. be changed. Replace the charcoal filter in the holder (see “Cleaning and care – Replacing the charcoal filters (optional accessories)”) and touch the symbol on the display to confirm that you have changed the charcoal filter. The symbol will go out on the start display.
Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The door alarm has been activated. Touch and hold for a few seconds. 90 lights up yellow in the temperature display for the refrigerator section and/or the freezer section and an alarm also sounds. The alarm will stop and the symbol will go out. Close the relevant appliance door.
Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The temperature alarm has been activated; the temperature in the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set. Possible reasons for this include: – The appliance door has been opened too frequently. – A large quantity of fresh food has been placed in the freezer without switching on the SuperFreeze function. – A prolonged power cut (mains outage) has occurred. – The refrigeration appliance has a fault. Tap .
Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the temperature in the freezer section over the last few days or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or interruption to the power supply. lights up red in the display and an alarm also sounds. Tap . The fault message is confirmed: goes out and the alarm will stop.
Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy There is a fault. Tap on the display to switch the alarm off. Call the Miele Customer Service Department. lights up red in the display and a fault code F with numbers may appear. An alarm will also sound. To report the fault, you need the fault code and also the model number and serial number of your refrigeration appliance. You can access this information on the display. To do this, touch on the display.
Problem solving guide Problems with the humidifier Problem Cause and remedy The humidifier is not supplying moisture to the food in the PerfectFresh Active zone. The humidifier is not switched on. Tap on the symbol in Settings mode . The compartment cover has been pulled forwards to the “Humidity not increased ” setting. Push the compartment cover backwards so that the “Increased humidity ” setting is selected. There is not enough water in the water container.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Only open the appliance door when necessary and for as short a time as possible. The temperature in the freezer section is too high. Select a lower temperature. The water connection pressure is too low. Check that the water connection pressure is between 150 kPa and 600 kPa (1.5 bar and 6 bar). Remember that it can take up to 24 hours to produce the first ice cubes. The ice cubes taste or smell odd.
Problem solving guide The interior lighting is not working Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live electrical components. When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical components. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department. Risk of injury from LED lighting. This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury.
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The LED lighting on one The shelf has not been positioned correctly on the of the adjustable shelf supports. shelves is not working. Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the shelf supports. The shelf has metal contacts at the front left corner which supply power to the LED lighting. Push the shelf in until it clicks into position. The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty. Replace the stainless steel trim with LED lighting.
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 on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrrr ... You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance. Crack ...
Service Contact in the event of a fault EPREL database In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer Service Department. From 1 March 2021, information on energy labelling and ecodesign requirements will be available in the European Product Database (EPREL). You can find the product database at the following link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You will be asked to enter the model identifier.
United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 ABN 96 005 635 398 1 Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield, VIC 3180 Tel: 1300 464 353 Internet: www.miele.com.au China Mainland Miele Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd. 1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road Jing' an District 200040 Shanghai, PRC Tel: +86 21 6157 3500 Fax: +86 21 6157 3511 E-mail: info@miele.
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