Miele KFN 15943 DE edt/cs Freestanding Fridge

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Operating and Installation Instructions Fridgefreezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use enUS CA MNr 10 738 490
• Page 2 - English - : Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Caring for the environment 13 How to save energy 14 Guide to the appliance 16 Control panel 16 Display LEDs and symbols on the display 17 Accessories 19 Accessories supplied 19 Optional accessories 20 Before first use 21 Before first use 21 Cleaning the refrigerator 21 Switching on and off 22 Operating the machine 22 Switching on the refrigerator 22 Switching off the entire appliance 23 Turning off for longer periods of time 23 The correct temperature 24 in the refrigerator section 24 Automatic cold air circulation DynaCool 24 in the freezer section 24 Temperature display 25 Setting the temperature 25 Temperature range 25 Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze 26 SuperFrost function 26 Automatic SuperCool function 27 Turning a function on or off 27 Temperature and door alarm 28 Temperature alarm 28 Door alarm 28 Selecting additional settings 29 Selecting additional settings 29 Settings overview 29 Sabbath mode 29 Changing the temperature unit FC 31
• Page 3 - English - : Contents Activating and deactivating the safety lock 32 Changing the size of the ice cubes 32 Storing food in the refrigerator section 34 Different storage zones 34 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section 35 Notes on buying food 36 Storing food correctly 36 Fruit and vegetables 36 Proteinrich food 36 Adjusting the interior fittings refrigerator section 37 Moving the adjustable shelves 37 Adjusting the bottle rack 37 Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers 38 Adjusting the door shelfbottle shelf 38 Adjusting the bottle holder 39 Moving the carbon filter 39 Freezing and storing food 40 Maximum freezing capacity 40 What happens when you freeze fresh food 40 Storing frozen food 40 Home freezing 41 Adjusting the interior fittings 44 Using accessories 44 Making ice cubes 45 Turning on the ice cube maker 45 Making a large quantity of ice cubes 46 Changing the size of the ice cubes 46 Turning off the ice cube maker 47 If the Ice Maker is going to be turned off for a long period of time 47 Defrosting 48 Cleaning and care 49 Cleaning agents 49 Preparing the machine for cleaning 50 Cleaning the interior and accessories 51 Cleaning the machine front and the side panels 52 Cleaning the door seal 53 Starting up the appliance after cleaning 53 Replacing the carbon filters 54
• Page 4 - English - : Contents Frequently Asked Questions 55 Causes of noises 65 Technical Service 66 Contact in case of fault 66 Warranty 66 Water connection 67 Information on the fresh water connection 67 Connecting the water supply line 68 Electrical connection 70 Installation 72 Sidebyside installation 72 Installation location 72 Climate class 73 Ventilation 73 Door opening angle limiter 73 Installing the appliance 74 Wall gap 74 Fitting the antitip device 74 Aligning the machine 75 Installing the appliance in a run of kitchen units 77 Appliance dimensions 78 Changing the door hinges 80 Aligning the machine doors 92
• Page 5 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time They contain important notes on installation safety use and maintenance Miele cannot be held liable for noncompliance with these instruc tions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents Pass them on to any future owner Danger of injury Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance it needs to be ensured that it cannot tip forward when the door is open and fully stocked Set up the appliance with the supplied antitip devices in accor dance with the operating and installation instructions Appropriate use This appliance is intended for use in the home and similar environ ments This appliance is not intended for use outdoors in damp environ ments or in places exposed to rain This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food freez ing fresh food and for making ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous
• Page 6 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines blood plasma laboratory preparations or other such ma terials or products Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in correct use of the appliance Persons including children which lack physical sensory or men tal abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person Safety with children To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in on or near the appliance Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children DANGER of suffocation
• Page 7 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety The refrigerant system is tested for leaks This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane R600a a natu ral gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is combustible it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green house effect The use of this refrigerant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the com pressor you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking refrigerant can cause severe irritation to the eyes In the event of any damage avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min utes and contact Miele Technical Service The more coolant there is in an 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 combustible gases building up For every 11g of coolant at least 1m of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance 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
• Page 8 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded It is essential that this standard safety re quirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installa tion tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele au thorized 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 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 eg garages laundry rooms This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in stallations eg on a ship Do not use a damaged appliance It could be dangerous Check the appliance for visible signs of damage The machine must be disconnected from the power supply during installation maintenance and repair work and installation work on the fresh water connection The machine is only completely isolated from the power supply when the fuses have been switched off or the circuit breaker has been removed completely or the power cord has been unplugged Pull on the plug and not on the power cord when disconnecting it from the power supply
• Page 9 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unauthorized installation maintenance and repairs or a faulty fresh water connection can cause considerable danger for the user Installation maintenance and repairs installation work on the fresh water connection and all repairs on the icewater outlet must only ever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con nection to the fresh water supply Any manufacturers warranty will be void if the appliance is not re paired by a Miele approved service technician Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in side the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature eg a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required tempera ture WARNING DANGER of overheating Do not cover or block the air vents This can impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the power consumption and cause damage to the appliance If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants eg spray cans Electrical components could cause flammable vapors to ignite DANGER of fire and explosion
• Page 10 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate any electrical equipment eg an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance DANGER of sparking and explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liq uids which could freeze in the freezer section The cans or bottles could burst causing injury or damage 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 DANGER of frost burn Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or popsicles in your mouth straight from the freezer sec tion The very low temperature of the frozen ice or popsicles can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue DANGER of injury Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume de frosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be refrozen af ter it has been cooked When eating stored food there is a danger of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Observe the manufacturers useby dates and storage in structions Use only genuine original Miele parts If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used the warranty may become invalid Stainless steel machines Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirtrepellent protective coating Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape masking tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface The surface is easily scratched Even magnets can cause scratch ing
• Page 11 - English - : 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 caus ing 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 Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or deicers as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the buildup of gases and pose a danger to health Transport To avoid damage to the appliance always transport it upright and in its packaging DANGER of injury and damage The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people Disposal of your old appliance Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo cate Remove the machine doors Remove the drawers Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside
• Page 12 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER of electric shock Cut the plug off the power cord Cut the power cord off the old appliance 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 dis posal 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 eg by puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator kinking any pipework scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling There is no risk during normal oper ation The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene trates the airways
• Page 13 - English - : 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 Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable materials They also contain certain substances compounds and components which were essential for the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these mate rials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of your appliance before or during transportation to an authorized environmentally friendly collection de pot This way coolant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained and will not leak into the environment Please ensure that your old appliance does not pose a danger to children while being stored prior to disposal See IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS for more information
• Page 14 - English - : How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption InstallationMain tenance In a wellventilated room In an enclosed poorly venti lated room Protected from direct sun light In direct sunlight Away from heat sources ra diator rangeoven Near a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal room tem perature is approx 68F 20C Where the ambient room temperature is above 77F 25C Ventilation gaps unob structed and dusted regu larly Where the ventilation gaps are blocked and full of dust Compressor and metal grill heat exchanger at the back of the appliance dusted at least once a year Dust buildup on the com pressor and metal grill heat exchanger When the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall is at least 2quot 51mm When the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall is less than 2quot 51mm Temperature setting 39F to 41F 4C to 5C in the refrigerator section The lower the temperature in the appliance the higher the energy consumption 0F 18C in the freezer section
• Page 15 - English - : How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Use The drawers and shelves are arranged as they were when the appliance was de livered 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 When shopping use a cooler bag and place the food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible be fore it warms up too much Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the tem perature inside the refrigera tion appliance The appli ance will try to cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged or covered The evaporation or conden sation of liquids in the refrig erator section will cause a loss of coldness Place frozen food in the re frigerator section to defrost Do not overfill the appliance in order to allow the air to circulate Poor air circulation will cause a loss of coldness
• Page 16 - English - : Guide to the appliance Control panel Sensor buttons for the refrigerator section settings area a For turning the ice cube maker on and off b For turning the Automatic SuperCool function on and off c For turning the refrigerator section on and off d For setting the temperature for warmer e For setting the temperature for colder f Display LEDs see Display LEDs ta ble for explanation g Display with temperatures and sym bols symbols only visible during use see Symbols on the display table for explanation Sensor buttons for the freezer sec tion settings area h For setting the temperature for warmer i For setting the temperature for colder j For turning the machine on and off k For turning the SuperFrost function on and off l For turning the door or temperature alarm off
• Page 17 - English - : Guide to the appliance Display LEDs and symbols on the display Display LED Meaning Automatic SuperCool leftSuperFrost right The function can be selected depending on the section see Using Automatic Super Cool and SuperFrost Power failure Flashes in the event of a power failure Safety lock Lock to stop the machine being turned off by mistake Ice cube maker For turning the ice cube maker on and off and for setting the water quantity flashes when there is an error message relating to the ice cube maker Alarm Flashes when the door or temperature alarm is triggered Information on the display Meaning DEMO Demo mode Demo mode has been activated see Fre quently asked questionsMessages on the display Sabbath mode Turning Sabbath mode on and off MENU Settings mode Lights up when settings are being adjusted F Temperature unit The default setting is F this can be switched to C
• Page 18 - English - : Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Fan c Interior lighting d Bottle rack e Egg traydoor shelf f Holder with carbon filter Active AirClean g Adjustable shelf h Fruit and vegetable drawers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j NoFrost module k Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker l Freezer drawers For easier installation there are trans port handles on the back at the top of the machine and transport wheels un derneath
• Page 19 - English - : Accessories Accessories supplied Egg tray Butter dish Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally in the refrigerator section using the bottle rack to save space The bottle rack can be placed at differ ent positions in the refrigerator section Bottle holder Attach the bottle holder to the bottle shelf The bottle holder can be moved left or right This way you can be sure that the bottles will be more secure when the appliance door is opened and closed KKFFF carbon filter with holder Active AirClean This carbon filter neutralizes unpleasant odors in the refrigerator section for im proved air quality
• Page 20 - English - : Accessories Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power outage This can help prolong the storage time The cool pack will be at its most effec tive after it has been in the freezer for approx 24hours Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap pliance KKFRF ActiveAirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to fit the Active Air Clean holder are available We recom mend replacing the carbon filters every 6months KKFFF Active AirClean carbon filter with holder Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant odors in the refrigerator section for im proved air quality The carbon filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webstore from Miele di rectly see back cover for contact de tails or from your Miele dealer
• Page 21 - English - : Before first use Before first use Packaging material Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance Removing the protective film The stainless steel strips on the door shelves and adjustable shelves have a layer of protective film to prevent dam age during transportation The machine doors and side panels where applica ble have a layer of protective film too Do not remove the protective film un til the machine has been installed in its final location Cleaning the refrigerator Please refer to the relevant instruc tions in Cleaning and care Important Each time it is used the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent forms a waterrepellant and dirt repellant protective coating Treat the stainless steel strips and stainless steel frame inside the ma chine with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent immediately after removing the protective film see Product description Optional ac cessories Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories
• Page 22 - English - : Switching on and off Operating the machine A light touch of the finger on the sensor buttons is all that is required to operate this machine Switching on the refrigerator The Freezer Zone and the Fridge Zone can be switched on at the same time using the two OnOff buttons To enable the temperature to get suffi ciently cold inside the refrigerator al low it to run for approx 35hours de pending on the ambient temperature before placing food in it Do not place food in the Freezer Zone until it has reached the required cold ness at least 0F18C Touch one of the two OnOff but tons until the temperature display lights up The refrigerator will be switched on and the interior lighting will come on in the Fridge Zone The temperature display for the Fridge Zone indicates the temperature in the Fridge Zone If the temperature in the Freezer Zone is above 32F 0C bars will flash in the temperature display for the Freezer Zone As soon as the temperature drops below 32F 0C the temperature in the Freezer Zone will flash on the dis play The display LEDs will flash until the set temperature has been reached in the Freezer Zone The refrigerator will gradually reach the preset temperatures Temperature in the Fridge Zone37F 3C Temperature in the Freezer Zone 0F 18C
• Page 23 - English - : Switching on and off Switching off the entire appli ance Touch the righthand OnOff but ton until all of the displays go off If this does not work the safety lock is activated see Selecting additional set tings Activating and deactivating the safety lock The refrigerator section in terior lighting will go out and the cooling process will be turned off Turning off the refrigerator section separately The refrigerator section can be turned off without having to turn off the freezer section The freezer section cannot be turned off separately Touch the lefthand OnOff button until the temperature display for the refrigerator section goes off If this does not work the safety lock is activated see Selecting additional set tings Activating and deactivating the safety lock The refrigerator section will be turned off The temperature in the freezer sec tion will still be shown on the display The refrigerator section interior lighting will go out Turning the refrigerator section on separately if previously turned off To turn the refrigerator section on touch the lefthand OnOff button The refrigerator section will be turned on and will start to cool It will reach the temperature set The interior lighting will come on when the refrigerator section door is opened Turning off for longer periods of time If you go away for a prolonged period there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance if you leave it switched off with the door shut without cleaning it first It is essential to clean the appliance If the appliance is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time eg while on vacation turn the appliance off unplug the appliance or flick the cir cuit breaker to off empty the ice cube drawer close the shutoff valve in the water supply line clean the appliance and leave the doors ajar to air the appli ance and avoid odors building up in side the appliance It is also advisable to carry out the last two instructions if you are switching the refrigerator section off for a longer period of time
• Page 24 - English - : The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the ap pliance Bacteria will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly Temperature influ ences the growth rate of these bacteria Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate The temperature in the appliance will rise The more often the 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 be ing put into it The higher the ambient temperature surrounding it The appliance is de signed for use within specific ambi ent temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 39F 4C in the refrigerator section Automatic cold air circulation Dyna Cool The fan automatically turns on when the cooling system for the refrigerator sec tion turns on It distributes the tempera ture in the refrigerator section to all ar eas evenly so that all the food inside will be chilled to about the same degree in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 0F 18C is required Partially de frosted or fully defrosted food must not be refrozen Food may be refrozen once it has been cooked
• Page 25 - English - : The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation the upper tem perature display shows the current average refrigerator section tem perature and the lower temperature display shows the highest freezer section temperature currently being recorded within the machine Depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature setting it can take the machine a few hours to reach the temperature required and for this tem perature to then be shown as a con stant temperature on the display If the temperature in the freezer remains above 0F 18C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has use the food as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again Setting the temperature Use the two and sensor buttons for the relevant section to set the temperature higher or lower The following changes will be seen on the display when the sensor buttons are touched With the first touch The last temper ature set flashes Each subsequent touch The temper ature changes in 1 increments Keeping your finger on the sensor button The temperature changes continuously Approximately 5seconds after the last time a sensor button was touched the actual temperature inside the appliance will automatically be displayed Temperature range The temperature in the Fridge Zone can be set between 36F 2C and 45F 7C The temperature in the Freezer Zone can be set between 7F14C and 15F 27C Tip If you have adjusted the tempera ture wait for approx 6hours if the machine is not very full and for ap prox 24hours if the machine is full before checking the temperature dis play It will take this long for an accurate reading to be given If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low adjust it again
• Page 26 - English - : Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze The following functions are available depending on the section Refrigerator section Automatic SuperCool Freezer section SuperFrost SuperFrost function For best results turn on the SuperFrost function before putting fresh food into the freezer Fresh food will be frozen quickly so that the nutritional value vi tamin content appearance and taste are maintained Exceptions Placing food in the freezer that is al ready frozen Only freezing up to 44lbs 2kg of fresh food daily SuperFrost should be turned on 6hours before placing food in the freezer section When freezing the maximum amount of food SuperFrost should be turned on 24hours beforehand When SuperFrost is turned on the ma chine will work at full power to lower the temperature inside SuperFrost turns off automatically after approx 65hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the SuperFrost function turns off Tip To save energy you can manually turn off SuperFrost once the freezer reaches a constant freezer section temperature of 0F 18C or colder Monitor the temperature in the freezer section When the SuperFrost function is turned off the machine will run at normal power again Exceptions Placing food in the freezer that is al ready frozen Only freezing up to 44lbs 2kg of fresh food daily SuperFrost should be turned on 6hours before placing food in the freezer section When freezing the maximum amount of food SuperFrost should be turned on 24hours beforehand When SuperFrost is turned on the ma chine will work at full power to lower the temperature inside SuperFrost turns off automatically after approx 65hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the SuperFrost function turns off Tip To save energy you can manually turn off SuperFrost once the freezer reaches a constant freezer section temperature of 0F 18C or colder Monitor the temperature in the freezer section When the SuperFrost function is turned off the machine will run at normal power again
• Page 27 - English - : Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Automatic SuperCool function The Automatic SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the tempera ture in the refrigerator section to its low est setting depending on the room temperature Tip Automatic SuperCool is particularly recommended for the rapid chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink When Automatic SuperCool is turned on the machine will work at full power to lower the temperature inside It turns off automatically after approx 12hours Tip To save energy the Automatic Su perCool function can be turned off manually once food and drink is suffi ciently chilled When the Automatic SuperCool func tion is turned off the machine will run at normal power again Turning a function on or off Touch the sensor button for the func tion you want The display LED next to the corre sponding symbol will light up and the function will be turned on The display LED next to the corre sponding symbol will go out and the function will be turned off After a power failure any function that was previously turned on will be turned off
• Page 28 - English - : Temperature and door alarm Your machine is equipped with a warn ing system to ensure that temperature increases in the freezer section do not go unnoticed and it also prevents en ergy from being wasted when machine doors are left open Temperature alarm An alarm will sound if the temperature in the freezer section becomes too warm The display LED flashes The audio and visual signals are trig gered for example when the machine is turned on if the temperature in a temperature zone differs too significantly from the set temperature if a lot of warm room air enters the freezer when food is being loaded rearranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once when freezing fresh food which is still warm after a power failure if the machine has a fault The alarm will be silenced and the dis play will go out as soon as the reason for the alarm has been resolved If the temperature in the freezer remains above 0F 18C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has use the food as soon as possible or cook it before freezing it again Turning the temperature alarm off early If the alarm disturbs you it can be turned off early Touch the sensor button The alarm will be silenced The dis play LED will continue to flash until the reason for the alarm has been resolved Door alarm The machine is fitted with a warning system to avoid energy being wasted and food becoming warm if the ma chine door is left open An alarm will sound if the machine door has been left open for longer than 180seconds As soon as the door is closed the alarm will be silenced and the display will go out Turning the door alarm off early If the alarm disturbs you it can be turned off early Touch the sensor button The alarm will be silenced
• Page 29 - English - : Selecting additional settings Selecting additional settings In Settings mode certain settings can be adjusted and functions selected al lowing you to adjust the machine to suit your requirements See the following pages for more infor mation on these settings The door alarm and any other alarm messages are automatically sup pressed when you are in Settings mode and no alarm will sound Ex ception If there is a machine fault F numbers Settings mode will be ex ited automatically The fault code will be shown on the display and an alarm will sound see Frequently asked questions Messages on the dis play The freezer section control panel to the righthand side of the display must be used to apply the desired set tings Settings overview Turning Sabbath mode on and off Setting the display brightness Activating and deactivating the safety lock Changing the temperature unit FC For the Service department only Ice cube maker functional test Changing the size of the ice cubes Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious obser vance The following are turned off the interior lighting when the appli ance door is opened all audio and visual signals temperature displays DynaCool Automatic SuperCool and SuperFrost if previously turned on To activate Settings mode the Super Frost button can continue to be se lected The Sabbath mode function will turn off automatically after approx 120hours
• Page 30 - English - : Selecting additional settings Ensure that the appliance doors are properly closed as audio and visual alarms are turned off Any power failure during this time will not be shown on the display After a power failure the appliance will start up in Sabbath mode Danger of food contamination Any power failure during Sabbath mode will not be shown on the dis play After a power failure the appli ance will restart in Sabbath mode When power is restored no notifica tion of the power failure will appear on the display If there is a power failure during Sab bath mode check the quality of the food Do not consume any defrosted food Turning Sabbath mode on and off Touch the SuperFrost button to the righthand side of the display for ap prox 5seconds MENU lights up on the display and flashes Settings mode has now been activated Touch the SuperFrost button to ac cess the Sabbath mode function Available settings Sabbath mode is turned off Sabbath mode is turned on If Sabbath mode was previously turned off will be offered If Sabbath mode was previously turned on will be offered Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm the setting MENU lights up on the display and flashes Touch the OnOff button to exit Settings mode When Sabbath mode has been acti vated will be lit up on the display Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab bath has passed
• Page 31 - English - : Selecting additional settings Setting the display brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light condi tions in the room The brightness can be adjusted in stages from lighting off to maxi mum brightness The brightness is set to at the factory Touch the SuperFrost button to the righthand side of the display for ap prox 5seconds MENU lights up on the display and flashes Settings mode has now been activated Touch one of the sensor buttons for setting the temperature and re peatedly until appears on the dis play Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm your selection The most recently selected setting will appear on the display By touching one of the sensor but tons for setting the temperature and you can then select the de sired level of brightness for the dis play The display will light up at the level of brightness you just selected Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm your selection MENU lights up on the display and flashes Touch the OnOff button to exit Settings mode The brightness will now be set to the new level Changing the temperature unit FC The temperature can be displayed in ei ther Fahrenheit F or Celsius C Touch the SuperFrost button to the righthand side of the display for ap prox 5seconds MENU lights up on the display and flashes Settings mode has now been activated Touch one of the sensor buttons for setting the temperature and re peatedly until appears on the dis play Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm the selection Available settings degrees Celsius degrees Fahrenheit If was previously set will now be offered If was previously set will now be offered Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm the setting MENU lights up on the display and flashes Touch the OnOff button to exit Settings mode The desired temperature unit will be set
• Page 32 - English - : Selecting additional settings Activating and deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to pre vent the appliance being switched off by mistake Touch the SuperFrost button to the righthand side of the display for ap prox 5seconds MENU lights up on the display and flashes Settings mode has now been activated Touch one of the sensor buttons for setting the temperature and re peatedly until appears on the dis play Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm the selection Available settings The safety lock is deactivated The safety lock is activated If the safety lock was previously deacti vated will be offered If the safety lock was previously acti vated will be offered Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm the setting MENU lights up on the display and flashes Touch the OnOff button to exit Settings mode The display LED lights up when the safety lock is activated Changing the size of the ice cubes The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity of water being taken in You are able to set this quantity accord ing to your wishes To make larger ice cubes increase the amount of water being taken in by the ice cube maker The amount of water is set to medium at the factory Touch the SuperFrost button to the righthand side of the display for ap prox 5seconds MENU lights up on the display and flashes on the display Settings mode has now been activated Touch one of the sensor buttons for setting the temperature and re peatedly until appears on the dis play Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm your selection The most recently selected setting will appear on the display The water volume set can then be al tered within the range of to by touching one of the sensor buttons for setting the temperature and Only alter the water volume setting by one level to start with and then observe the result over the next few days If the water volume is set too high the ice cube tray in the ice cube maker can overflow Touch the SuperFrost button to confirm your selection
• Page 33: Selecting additional settings MENU lights up on the display and flashes Touch the OnOff button to exit Settings mode
• Page 34 - English - : Storing food in the refrigerator section Do not load more than a maximum of 35lb 16kg of food in the appliance door Risk of fire from electrical appli ances Operating electrical devices in the appliance can cause sparks to form Do not operate any electrical devices inside the appliance Risk of explosion due to flammable mixes of gases Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite Do not store any explosive materials or products containing flammable propellants eg spray cans in the appliance The spray cans in ques tion can be identified by the contents printed on the can or by a flame symbol Electrical components can cause escaping gases to ignite Risk of damage due to greasy or oily foods If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of the appli ance Different storage zones Due to natural air circulation there are different temperature zones in the re frigerator section Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest sec tion of the refrigeration section Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance Tip To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the refrigerator If there is insufficient air circulation the cooling performance will de crease and energy consumption will increase Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of the appliance Tip Do not store food in such a way that it touches the rear wall of the refrig erator section as it may freeze to the rear wall This appliance has DynamicCooling which helps to keep an even tempera ture when the fan is running When DynamicCooling is turned on the dif ference between the various zones is less pronounced 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 re mains spreadable and cheese so that it retains its flavor
• Page 35 - English - : Storing food in the refrigerator section Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator sec tion is directly above the fruit and veg etable drawers and at the back Use these areas to store all delicate and highly perishable food eg fish meat poultry cold cuts readymade meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or pie dough raw milk cheese and other raw milk products prepacked vegetables and other fresh food whose bestbefore date requires storage at a temperature of at least 39F 4C Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec tion Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 41F 5C be cause it is sensitive to cold Depending on the type of food the appearance consistency flavor andor vitamin con tent may be altered if stored at too cold a temperature Foods which are sensitive to cold in clude Pineapples avocados bananas pomegranates mangoes melons papayas passion fruit citrus fruits such as lemons oranges mandarins grapefruits Fruit which is not yet ripe Eggplants cucumbers potatoes peppers tomatoes zucchini Hard cheeses eg Parmesan
• Page 36 - English - : Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh and how long it can be kept in the ap pliance Take into account the useby date and the correct storage temperature Time out of the refrigerator eg trans porting food in a warm car should be kept to a minimum Tip Take a cool bag when shopping and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the refrigera tor section is in packaging or covered properly This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any crosscontami nation of bacteria This is especially im portant when storing meat products By ensuring that the temperature set tings are correct and by taking appro priate hygiene measures you can pro long the storage life of your food con siderably Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the fruit and vegetable drawers Proteinrich food Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat
• Page 37 - English - : Adjusting the interior fittings refrigerator section Moving the adjustable shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food Lift the shelf slightly at the front pull it forward a little lift the recess over the shelf supports and move the shelf up or down The raised edge on the protective strip at the back must face upward to pre vent food from touching the back of the machine and freezing to it Stops prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake Adjusting the bottle rack The bottle rack can be placed at differ ent positions in the appliance Lift the bottle rack slightly at the front pull it forward a little lift the recess over the shelf supports and move the shelf up or down The stop bar at the back must face up ward to prevent the bottles from touch ing the back wall Stops prevent the bottle rack from be ing dislodged by mistake
• Page 38 - English - : Adjusting the interior fittings refrigerator section Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers The fruit and vegetable drawers are on rollers and can be fully pulled out for fill ing and emptying The roller plates can be removed for cleaning Adjusting the door shelfbottle shelf Danger of injury Only move the door shelvesbottle shelves in the door when they are empty Lift the clipin container up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove Push the stainless steel frame up and remove it by pulling it forward Replace the stainless steel frame at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back in the correct position Some stainless steel frames are eas ier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the bar at the back and remove by pulling upward Replace the clipin container in the stainless steel frame You can remove the clipin containers completely from the door shelves to fill and empty them and then replace them The clipin containers can also be taken to the table with the food still in them and used as a serving tray
• Page 39 - English - : Adjusting the interior fittings refrigerator section Adjusting the bottle holder The bottle holder can be moved left or right This way you can be sure that the bottles will be more secure when the machine door is opened and closed The bottle holder can be removed com pletely for example for cleaning To do this push the front edge of the bottle holder up and disengage it Moving the carbon filter When you are storing very strong smelling food eg cheese Place the holder with the carbon fil ters on the adjustable shelf where this food is being kept Change the carbon filters sooner if necessary Use additional carbon filters with holders in the appliance see Acces sories Optional accessories The holder for the carbon filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the adjustable shelf Pull the carbon filter holder upward to remove it from the protective strip Refit it on the protective strip of the adjustable shelf you wish to use it on
• Page 40 - English - : Freezing and storing food Always observe USDA food safety guidelines Risk of fire from electrical appli ances 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 ex ceeded The maximum freezing capac ity for freezing within a 24hour period is given on the data plate Freezing ca pacity lbs24 hrs What happens when you freeze fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible so that the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appear ance and flavor are maintained Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shrink During the defrosting process only some of this water is re absorbed by the cells What this means in practice is that the food loses more moisture You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food Never refreeze partially or fully de frosted food Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked When buying frozen food to store in your freezer make sure to check that the packaging is not damaged the expiration date and the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the store The length of time food can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 0F 18C Buy frozen food at the very end of your shopping trip Store it in the freezer compartment as soon as possible
• Page 41 - English - : 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 suit able for home freezing fresh meat poultry game fish veg etables herbs fresh fruit dairy prod ucts baked goods leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing lettuce radishes sour cream may onnaise whole eggs in their shells onions whole raw apples and pears To retain color taste aroma and vi tamin C vegetables should be blanched before they are frozen To do so place them portion by portion into boiling water for 23minutes Then remove and plunge the vegeta bles into icecold water to cool quickly Leave the vegetables to drain Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for consider ably longer Separate chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film to prevent them from freezing together in a block Do not season raw food or blanched vegetables with herbs or salt before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly seasoned The flavor of some herbs intensifies when frozen Placing hot food or drink in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and increases energy consumption Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac ing it in the freezer Packaging food for freezing Freeze food in portions Suitable packaging Plastic films Freezer bags Aluminum foil Freezer containers Unsuitable packaging Packing paper Parchment paper Cellophane Garbage bags Plastic shopping bags Remove as much air as possible from the packaging before sealing Close the packaging tightly with rubber bands bag clips string or bag ties or freezer tape Tip Freezer bags and poly tubing may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits Label the packaging with the con tents and the date of freezing
• Page 42 - English - : Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 44lbs 2kg of fresh food turn on the Su perFrost function for some time be fore placing the food in the freezer see Using SuperFrost Automatic SuperCool and DynaCool Super Frost function This helps food which is already stored in the freezer to stay frozen Placing food in the freezer The following maximum loads must not be exceeded freezer drawer 551lbs 25kg glass plate 771lbs 35kg Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause the frozen food to begin to thaw When placing items in the freezer en sure that the packaging and contain ers are dry to prevent them from freezing together or to the walls of the freezer Freezing small quantities of food Place the food in the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawer so that it freezes through to the middle as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum amount of food see data plate Ensure that the ventilation slots at the back of the freezer section are al ways free from obstruction If the ventilation slots are obstructed the cooling performance will decrease and energy consumption will in crease When arranging food on the glass plate make sure that it does not block the ventilation slots Remove the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat on the upper glass plates so that it freezes through to the middle as quickly as possible Once the freezing process is com plete place the frozen food in the freezer drawer and push it back in
• Page 43 - English - : Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable even at a constant temperature of 0F 18C Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food albeit at a very reduced speed Fat can become rancid from contact with oxygen in the air for example This is why lean meat can be stored approx twice as long as fatty meat The storage times quoted are guide val ues for the storage life of different food groups in the Freezer Zone Food group Storage time Months Ice cream 2to6 Bread baked goods 2to6 Cheese 2to4 Fish oily 1to2 Fish lean 1to5 Sausage ham 1to3 Game pork 1to12 Poultry beef 2to10 Vegetables fruit 6to18 Herbs 6to10 Where the storage time given on the packaging differs follow the advice on the packaging Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in differ ent ways in a microwave in an oven using Convection or the Defrost setting at room temperature in the Fridge Zone the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold in a steam oven Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or fish can be placed directly into a hot skillet Meat and poultry eghamburgers chicken fish should not come into con tact with other foods while defrosting Catch the defrosting liquid and dispose of it carefully Fruit can be thawed at room tempera ture either in the packaging or in a cov ered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot grease The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegeta bles due to changes in the cell struc ture Never refreeze partially or fully de frosted food Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked
• Page 44 - English - : Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Risk of injury from broken glass Bottles and cans of drinks particu larly carbonated drinks can burst when frozen Do not freeze any drinks in bottles or cans Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the drawers and glass plates from the freezer section The drawers can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes You also have the flexibility to expand the space available in the freezer sec tion If you wish to freeze large items such as turkey or game you can re move the glass plates between the freezer drawers Pull out the drawers as far as they will go and then lift them up and out Lift the glass plate slightly and then pull it forward and out Using accessories Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer zone from rising too quickly in the event of a power outage This can help prolong the storage life Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer zone The cool pack will be at its most effec tive after it has been in the freezer for approx 24hours In the event of a power outage Place the frozen cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the front of the top drawer Tip When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is al ready frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw Tip The cool pack can also be used to keep food or drink cool for a short pe riod of time in a cool box or bag
• Page 45 - English - : Making ice cubes For the automatic ice maker to oper ate it must be connected to a water supply see Water connection CAUTION The first three batches of ice cubes made after the ice maker is started up must not be consumed as the water will have been used for the ini tial rinse through the water supply line This applies to the initial commis sioning as well as when using the appliance again after it has been turned off for a long while Turning on the ice cube maker Only make normal domestic quantities of ice cubes with the ice cube maker After the initial commissioning of the machine it can take up to 24hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer After the ice cube maker has been turned off and on again this process lasts max 6hours Check whether the nonreturn valve in the water supply line is open Touch the sensor button The display LED will light up If it was not turned on before the freezer section now turns on automati cally As soon as the water is frozen the ice cubes drop out of the ice cube maker into the ice cube container When a certain volume is reached ice cube production is automatically ad justed Ice cubes can only be made when the ice cube drawer is completely closed If the ice cube maker indicator light flashes the ice cube maker has an insufficient supply of water Check that the water inlet is open
• Page 46 - English - : Making ice cubes Making a large quantity of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes made by the machine depends on the temperature in the freezer section The lower the tem perature the more ice cubes are pro duced within a given time With a set temperature of 0F 18C around 100 120 ice cubes will be produced within 24hours The ice cube maker automatically stops making ice cubes when the ice cube drawer is full Tip If you require a large quantity of ice cubes replace the full ice cube drawer with the drawer to the right of it The ice cube maker will start making ice cubes again as soon as this drawer is closed If you want to make the maximum amount of ice cubes up to 150 ice cubes24hours turn on the Su perFrost function beforehand Please note however that this will increase the energy consumption of the ma chine Changing the size of the ice cubes The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity of water being taken in You are able to set this quantity accord ing to your wishes To make larger ice cubes increase the amount of water being taken in by the ice cube maker The amount of water is set to medium E3 at the factory Instructions for how to set the water in let time of the ice cube maker can be found in the section on Selecting addi tional settings Changing the size of the ice cubes
• Page 47 - English - : Making ice cubes Turning off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer section if you do not want to make any ice cubes Tip If the ice cube maker is turned off the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food Touch the sensor button for turn ing the ice cube maker on and off so that the display LED goes out If the Ice Maker is going to be turned off for a long period of time Risk of damage If the water intake is blocked while the Ice Maker is still in use the water intake pipe can freeze up Turn the Ice Maker off if the water in take is interrupted eg while on va cation Close the nonreturn valve in the wa ter supply line If the display LED begins to flash this means that there is still water re maining in the Ice Maker Leave the Ice Maker turned on for an other day so that the remaining ice cubes can be produced As soon as the remaining ice cubes have been produced touch the sensor button for turning the Ice Maker on and off so that the dis play LED for the Ice Maker goes out Take the remaining ice cubes out of the ice cube container and dispose of them
• Page 48 - English - : Defrosting WARNING DANGER of injury and damage Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom mended by the manufacturer to ac celerate the defrosting process Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically Condensate and frost can buildup on the back wall of the refrigerator when the compressor is running There is no need to remove it The condensate drains through a channel and drain pipe into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance and evaporates auto matically with the warmth generated by the compressor Freezer Zone The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appli ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and evaporates periodically This automatic defrosting system en ables the freezer to remain permanently icefree However the food stored in the freezer will not defrost
• Page 49 - English - : Cleaning and care WARNING DANGER of electric shock Unplug the appliance or trip the cir cuit breaker WARNING Fire hazard Do not damage the coolant pipework Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting Steam from a steam cleaning ap pliance could reach the electrical components and cause a short cir cuit Do not use a steam cleaner Cleaning water must not get into the drain hole The data plate located inside the ap pliance must not be removed It con tains information which is required in the event of a service call Cleaning agents The stainless steel machine doors have a special coating that is resistant to dirt Do not use the Miele stain less steel conditioning agent on these surfaces as this will cause no ticeable smearing Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the refrigerator must be foodsafe To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance do not use the following cleaning agents containing soda am monia acid or chloride cleaning agents containing lime scale remover abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones cleaning agents containing solvents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaners hard abrasive sponges and brushes such as pot scrubbers eraser sponges sharp metal scrapers
• Page 50 - English - : Cleaning and care We recommend treating the stainless steel surfaces of the refrigerator with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent see Optional accessories This product contains substances that are gentle to stainless steel surfaces and unlike stainless steel cleaners it does not contain polishing agents Soiling is gently removed and each time the Miele stainless steel condi tioning agent is used it forms a pro tective film against dirt and water We recommend using lukewarm water and a little liquid dish soap for cleaning The following pages contain important information on cleaning Preparing the machine for cleaning Turn the machine off appears on the display and the cool ing function is turned off Unplug the machine or trip the fuse Take any food out of the machine and store it in a cool place Remove the door shelvesbottle shelves from the machine door Remove the freezer drawers and glass plates Take out all other removable parts for cleaning