Miele FN 28262 edt/cs Stainless steel/Clean Steel User Manual

Operating and installation

instructions

Freezer

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-

tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the

first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 10 538 960

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4

Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13

Saving energy .................................................................................................... 14

Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 16

Accessories ....................................................................................................... 18

Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 18

Optional accessories........................................................................................... 18

Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 19

Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 19

Connecting the appliance ................................................................................... 19

Operating the appliance...................................................................................... 19

Switching on................................................................................................... 19

Switching off................................................................................................... 19

Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 20

The correct temperature................................................................................... 21

Temperature display ............................................................................................ 21

Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 22

Using Super freeze ............................................................................................ 23

Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 24

Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 24

Door alarm........................................................................................................... 25

Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 26

Temperature display brightness ......................................................................... 26

To change the brightness of the temperature display.................................... 26

Safety lock .....................................................................................................

To activate the lock ........................................................................................ 27

To deactivate the lock .................................................................................... 27

Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 28

Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 28

Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 28

Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 28

Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 28

Freezer tray..................................................................................................... 31

Storage time for frozen food........................................................................... 31

Defrosting frozen goods ................................................................................. 32

Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 32

Contents

Using accessories ............................................................................................... 32

Defrosting........................................................................................................... 34

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 35

Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 35

Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 36

Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 36

Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels..................................... 37

Stainless steel appliances .............................................................................. 37

Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 38

Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............. 38

Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 39

After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 39

Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 40

Noises................................................................................................................. 47

Service................................................................................................................ 48

Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 48

EPREL database ................................................................................................. 48

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 48

Installation.......................................................................................................... 49

Installation ........................................................................................................... 49

Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 49

Location.......................................................................................................... 49

Ventilation....................................................................................................... 50

Fitting wall spacers supplied.......................................................................... 51

Installing the refrigeration appliance .............................................................. 51

Building the appliance into a kitchen run ....................................................... 52

Installation dimensions................................................................................... 54

Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 55

Aligning the appliance door................................................................................. 59

Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 59

Warning and Safety instructions

This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-

ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and

material damage.

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-

fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-

tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-

ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging

your refrigeration appliance.

In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and

strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided

on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes

and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-

compliance with these instructions.

Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place

and pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in

similar environments, for example

– in shops, offices and similar work settings

– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical

home settings.

This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

 It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen

food, freeze fresh food and to make ice.

Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be

dangerous.

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 Dir-

ective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes

may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-

ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-

plosion.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-

rect use or operation of the appliance.

 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use

it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of

incorrect operation.

Safety with children

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-

geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-

vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-

nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

not let them play with it.

 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-

tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their

head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration

appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-

propriate EU directives.

 This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane

(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam-

mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does

not contribute to the greenhouse 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

cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not

affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.

When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure

that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-

gerant can damage the eyes.

In the event of damage:

- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.

- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity

supply.

- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for

several minutes.

- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.

 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger

the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-

pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/

air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant at least 1m

room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration

appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

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 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 mains electricity supply.

 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced

by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from

danger.

 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a

multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and

do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-

nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-

ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-

ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).

 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check

the appliance for visible signs of damage.

 This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built-in ap-

pliance.

 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during

installation, maintenance and repair work.

Warning and Safety instructions

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

considerable danger for the user.

Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a

Miele authorised technician.

 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-

dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the

warranty is invalidated.

 Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-

ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of

the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and

its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cock-

roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.

 This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to

cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical

resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only

be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suit-

able for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a

Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service De-

partment. This refrigeration appliance contains several light sources

with at least energy efficiency classG.

Correct use

 This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-

bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat-

ures 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

 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-

ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and

could cause damage to the components.

 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.

 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the

refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.

spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of

gases to ignite.

 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.

an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.

Danger of sparking and explosion.

 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans

or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze

in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.

 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling

drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for

more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.

 Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of

the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen

food or to the metal.

 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 defros-

ted 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

 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-

tions given on food to avoid the risk 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.

Stainless steel appliances

 Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to

lose its dirt-repellent 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 susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause

scratching.

Accessories and spare parts

 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with

this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-

facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-

ity.

 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-

imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of

your refrigeration appliance.

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 ap-

pliance.

Steam could reach 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 and ice,

Warning and Safety instructions

- separate frozen food or remove ice trays.

 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-

frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

 Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain

substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might

cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Transport

 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-

ginal 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 them-

selves in and endangering their lives.

 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-

age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by

- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,

- bending any pipework, or

- 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

 The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-

rates the airways.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater-

ial

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.

Recycling the packaging reduces the

use of raw materials in the manufactur-

ing process and also reduces the

amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposing of your old appli-

ance

Electronic and electrical appliances

contain many valuable materials. They

also contain certain materials, com-

pounds and components which were

essential for their correct functioning

and safety. These could be hazardous

to your health and to the environment if

disposed of with general waste or if

handled incorrectly. Please do not,

therefore, dispose of your old appliance

with general waste.

Instead, please make use of officially

designated collection and disposal

points to dispose of and recycle elec-

trical and electronic appliances in your

local community, with your dealer or

with Miele. By law, you are solely re-

sponsible for deleting any personal data

from the appliance prior to disposal.

Take care not to damage your refrigera-

tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-

ing transportation to an authorised col-

lection depot.

This is to ensure that coolant in the

cooling circuit and oil in the compressor

is contained, and will not leak into the

environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance

poses no risk to children while being

stored prior to disposal. For further in-

formation, see “Warning and Safety in-

structions” in these operating and in-

stallation instructions.

Saving energy

Normal energy consump-

tion

Increased energy con-

sumption

Installation /

Maintenance

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated

room.

Protected from direct sun-

light.

In direct sunlight.

Not near to a heat source

(radiator, oven).

Near to a heat source (radi-

ator, oven).

Where the ideal ambient

room temperature is approx.

20°C.

Where the ambient room

temperature is above 25°C.

Ventilation gaps uncovered

and dusted regularly.

Ventilation gaps covered or

dusty.

Compressor and metal grille

(heat exchanger) at the back

of the appliance dusted at

least once a year.

Dust build-up on the com-

pressor and metal grille (heat

exchanger).

Temperature

setting

Freezer section -18°C The lower the temperature in

the appliance, the higher the

energy consumption.

Saving energy

Normal energy consump-

tion

Increased energy con-

sumption

Use Drawers and shelves ar-

ranged as they were when

the appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when

necessary and for as short a

time as possible. Store food

in an organised way.

Frequent opening of doors

for long periods will cause a

loss of coldness. The appli-

ance will try to cool down

and the compressor will run

for longer periods.

Take an insulated cool bag

when shopping, and load

food in the appliance as

soon as possible.

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 appli-

ance. The appliance will try

to cool down and the com-

pressor will run for longer

periods.

Store food well packaged. The evaporation or condens-

ation of liquids in the freezer

zone will cause a loss of

coldness.

Do not over-fill the appliance

to allow air to circulate.

Poor air circulation will

cause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance

Control panel

For setting the temperature

( for warmer)

For setting the temperature

( for colder)

For switching the appliance on and

off

For switching the Super freeze func-

tion on and off

For switching the door or

temperature alarm off

Display with temperature and sym-

bols

(symbols only visible during use; see

table for explanation of symbols)

Symbols in the display

Symbol Function

 Alarm Flashes when the temperature has dropped

too low

 Super freeze Lights up when Super freeze function is

switched on

 Safety lock Lights up when the lock is activated

 Power failure Flashes during a power cut

DEMO Demo mode Demo mode has been activated.

Call Service.

MENU Settings menu Lights up when settings are being made

Guide to the appliance

This drawing is for illustration purposes only.

NoFrost module

Top freezer drawer, can also

be used as a freezing tray

Freezer drawers

For easier installation there are trans-

port handles on the back at the top and

transport wheels underneath the appli-

ance.

Accessories

Accessories supplied

Ice cube tray

Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperature

in the freezer section from rising too

quickly in the event of a power cut. This

can help prolong the storage life.

The cool pack will be at its most effect-

ive after it has been in the freezer for

approx. 24hours.

Optional accessories

A range of useful Miele accessories and

care products are available for your ap-

pliance.

Side-by-side installation kit

To install two or more refrigeration ap-

pliances next to one another, you will

need the side-by-side installation kit

(see “Installation – Side-by-side”).

Multi-purpose microfibre cloth

The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-

moving fingerprints and light soiling

from surfaces such as stainless steel,

glass, plastic and chrome without the

use of chemicals.

Accessories are available to order via

the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-

ectly (see back cover for contact de-

tails) or from your Miele dealer.

Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Packaging material

 Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Protective foil

The appliance is covered with a special

foil to protect it during transportation.

 Do not remove the foil until the appli-

ance has been positioned in its final

location.

Cleaning and care

Please refer to the relevant instruc-

tions in “Cleaning and care”.

 Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

Connecting the appliance

 Connect the appliance to the electri-

city supply as described in “Electrical

connection”.

Operating the appliance

A light touch of the finger on the

sensors is all that is required to operate

this appliance.

Switching on

 Touch the On/Off sensor until the

temperature display lights up.

If the word DEMO appears in the dis-

play, demo mode is active. Please call

Miele Service.

The appliance will start cooling.

If the temperature inside the appliance

is above 0°C, bars will flash in the dis-

play.

The alarm symbol  will also flash in

the display, until the temperature has

dropped sufficiently low in the freezer.

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 tem-

perature to then be shown as a con-

stant temperature in the display.

Switching off

 Touch the On/Off sensor.

The temperature display will go out.

Switching on and off

If this is does not happen, the safety

lock  is still activated (see “Selecting

further settings - To activate/deactivate

the lock”).

The cooling system will be switched off.

Switching off for longer peri-

ods of time

If, during a long absence, the refri-

geration appliance is switched off

but not cleaned and the door(s) left

shut, there is a risk of mould forming

inside the appliance.

It is essential to clean the refrigera-

tion appliance.

If the refrigeration appliance is not go-

ing to be used for a longer period of

time, observe the following:

 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.

 Switch the appliance off at the wall

socket and pull the plug out of the

socket, or disconnect the fuse.

 Defrost the freezer.

 Clean the refrigeration appliance and

leave the door ajar to air the appli-

ance and avoid odours building up in-

side.

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.

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen

food for long periods, a temperature of

-18°C is required. At this temperature

the growth of bacteria is generally hal-

ted. As soon as the temperature rises

above -10°C, the bacteria become act-

ive in the food again so it cannot be

kept as long. For this reason, partially

defrosted or defrosted food must not be

re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it

has been cooked, as the high temperat-

ures achieved when cooking destroy

most bacteria.

The temperature in the refrigeration ap-

pliance will rise:

- The more often the appliance door is

opened and the longer it is kept

open.

- The more food is stored in it.

- The warmer the food is which is be-

ing put into it.

- The higher the ambient temperature

surrounding the refrigeration appli-

ance. This refrigeration appliance is

designed for use within specific am-

bient temperatures (climate range).

Do not use in ambient temperatures

for which it is not designed.

Temperature display

In normal operation the temperature

display shows the temperature in the

warmest part of the freezer.

If the temperature in the freezer is

above 0°C, bars will flash in the dis-

play.

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 tem-

perature to then be shown as a con-

stant temperature in the display.

If the temperature in the freezer re-

mains above -18 °C for a long time,

check that the frozen food has not

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.

The correct temperature

Setting the temperature

The two sensors next to the display are

used for setting the temperature.

 Touch this sensor to lower the tem-

perature.

 Touch this sensor to increase the

temperature.

The temperature being set will flash in

the display.

The following information can be

viewed in the display when the sensors

are touched:

- Touching a sensor once: the last

temperature selected flashes.

- Each subsequent touch of the

sensor: adjusts the temperature

shown in 1°C steps.

- Leaving a finger on the sensor

changes the temperature continu-

ously.

Approximately 5 seconds after the last

time a sensor has been touched, the

current temperature inside the appli-

ance is automatically shown.

Tip: If you have adjusted the temperat-

ure, wait for approx. 6 hours if the ap-

pliance is not very full and for approx.

24 hours if the appliance is full before

checking the temperature display, as it

will take this long for the appliance to

give an accurate reading. If, after this

time, the temperature is still too high or

too low you will need to reset it.

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted from

-14°C to -28°C.

The ambient room temperature and the

installation location can affect the time

it takes for the appliance to reach the

coldest temperature. If the room tem-

perature is too high, the appliance may

not be able to reach the lowest temper-

ature.

Using Super freeze

Super freeze function

Switch on Super freeze before putting

fresh food into the freezer.

This helps food to freeze quickly and re-

tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and

appearance.

Super freeze is not necessary:

- when placing food in the freezer that

is already frozen.

- when freezing up to 2kg fresh food

daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of food

in the freezer, the Super freeze function

should be switched on 6 hours before-

hand. When freezing the maximum

amount of food, the Super freeze func-

tion should be switched on 24 hours

beforehand.

 Touch the Super freeze sensor.

The Super freeze sysmbol  will light

up in the display.

The appliance will work at full power to

lower the temperature in the freezer

section.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch it-

self off automatically after approx. 30-

65 hours. The quantity of fresh food

placed in the freezer will determine the

duration before the Super freeze func-

tion switches off. The Super

freezesymbol  will go out and the

appliance will run at normal power

again.

To save energy, the Super freeze func-

tion can be switched off once a con-

stant temperature of -18 °C is reached

inside the freezer. Check the temperat-

ure inside the appliance.

 Touch the Super freeze sensor.

The Super freeze symbol in the dis-

play will go out.

The appliance will continue running at

normal power.

Temperature and door alarm

The appliance has been fitted with a

warning system which ensures that the

temperature in the freezer cannot rise

unnoticed and to avoid energy being

wasted if the door is left open.

Temperature alarm

If the temperature in the freezer be-

comes too warm, the temperature and

the alarm symbol will flash in the dis-

play. An alarm will also sound.

The temperature the appliance is set at

determines the temperature the appli-

ance recognises as being too warm.

Audible and visual signals will be activ-

ated, for example,

- when the appliance is switched on if

the temperature in the appliance dif-

fers greatly from the set temperature,

- if a lot of room air enters the freezer

when food is being loaded, re-ar-

ranged or taken out,

- when freezing large amounts of food

at once,

- when freezing fresh food which is still

warm,

- in the event of a power cut,

- if the appliance has a fault.

The alarm will stop and the alarm sym-

bol will go out as soon as the reason

for the alarm has been resolved. The

temperature display will also stop flash-

ing.

 If the temperature in the freezer

remains above -18°C for a long

time, check that the frozen food has

not 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.

Switching the temperature alarm off

early

If the noise disturbs you, you can

switch the alarm off if you wish.

 Touch the sensor for switching off the

temperature alarm.

The alarm will stop.

The alarm symbol will continue to

flash until the reason for the alarm has

been resolved.

Temperature and door alarm

Door alarm

An alarm will sound if the appliance

door has been left open for longer than

60seconds.

It will stop as soon as the door is

closed.

Switching the door alarm off early

If the noise disturbs you, you can

switch the alarm off if you wish.

 Touch the sensor for switching off the

door alarm.

The alarm will stop.

Selecting further settings

Temperature display bright-

ness

The temperature display brightness can

be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in

the room.

The temperature display brightness can

be adjusted in stages from  0 (lighting

off) to  5 (maximum brightness).

To change the brightness of the tem-

perature display

 Press the Super freeze button for ap-

prox. 5seconds.

TheMENU symbol will appear in the

display,  will be flashing.

 Keep touching one of the temperature

setting sensors until you see  in the

display.

 Touch the Super freeze sensor again.

 You can now adjust the brightness of

the temperature display using the

sensors for altering the temperature.

You have a choice between settings 

 to .

 Touch the Super freeze sensor to

save your setting.

The brightness is now set to this new

value.

 To come out of settings mode touch

the On/Off sensor, or wait for approx.

5minutes and the electronics will

automatically revert to normal opera-

tion.

Selecting further settings

Safety lock

The safety lock prevents the appliance

being switched off without your know-

ledge, by children, for example.

To activate the lock

 Touch the Super freeze sensor for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

The MENU symbol will appear in the

display and a  will start flashing.

 Touch the Super freeze sensor again.

  will appear in the display.

- To activate the lock confirm the 

setting by touching the Super freeze

sensor again.

- If you want to cancel the process

touch the On/Off sensor twice.

The lock symbol will appear in the

display if you have activated the lock.

 To come out of settings mode touch

the On/Off sensor, or wait for approx.

5minutes and the electronics will

automatically revert to normal opera-

tion.

To deactivate the lock

 Touch the Super freeze sensor for ap-

prox. 5 seconds.

The MENU symbol will appear in the

display and a  will start flashing.

 Touch the Super freeze sensor again.

  will appear in the display.

- To deactivate the lock confirm the  

setting by touching the Super freeze

sensor again.

- If you want to cancel the process

touch the On/Off sensor twice.

The lock symbol in the display will

go out when the lock has been deactiv-

ated.

 To come out of settings mode touch

the On/Off sensor, or wait for approx.

5minutes and the electronics will

automatically revert to normal opera-

tion.

Freezing and storing food

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 capa-

city for freezing within a 24-hour period

is given on the data plate: “Freezing ca-

pacity...kg/24hrs”.

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly

as possible. This way the nutritional

value of the food, its vitamin content,

appearance and taste are not impaired.

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 pro-

cess, and very little water collects

around the defrosted food.

Storing frozen food

Never re-freeze partially or fully de-

frosted food. Defrosted food may

only be re-frozen after it has been

cooked.

When buying frozen food to store in

your freezer, check:

- That the packaging is not damaged

- The use-by date

- The temperature at which the frozen

food is being stored in the shop.

The length of time food can be kept

is reduced if it has been stored at a

temperature warmer than -18°C.

 Buy frozen food once you have fin-

ished the rest of your shopping and

wrap it in newspaper or use a cool

bag or cool box to transport it.

 Put it into the freezer as soon as pos-

sible.

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in a

good condition.

Hints on home freezing

- The following types of food are suit-

able for freezing:

Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve-

getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy

products, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,

egg whites and a range of pre-

cooked meals.

- The following types of food are not

suitable for freezing:

Grapes, lettuce, radishes, soured

cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their

shells, onions, whole raw apples and

pears.

- To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit-

amin C, vegetables should be

blanched before they are frozen. To

do so place them portion by portion

into boiling water for 2–3minutes.

Freezing and storing food

Remove, and plunge into ice-cold

water to cool quickly. Drain and pack

ready for freezing.

- Lean meat freezes better than fatty

meat, and can be stored for consid-

erably longer.

- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets etc.

with a sheet of plastic freezer film.

This prevents them from freezing to-

gether in a block.

- Do not salt or season raw food or

blanched vegetables before freezing.

Cooked food should only be lightly

salted and seasoned. Some herbs in-

tensify the taste of food when frozen.

- Placing hot foods or drinks in the

freezer causes food that is already

frozen to partially thaw and increases

energy consumption. Allow hot foods

and drinks to cool down before pla-

cing them in the freezer.

Packaging food for freezing

 Freeze food in portions.

–Suitable packing material

- Plastic freezer bags

- Tubular polythene freezer bags

- Aluminum foil

- Freezer containers

–Unsuitable packing material

- Wrapping paper

- Greaseproof paper

- Cellophane

- Bin bags

- Plastic carrier bags

 Expel as much air as possible from

the packaging.

 Close the packaging tightly with

- Rubber bands

- Plastic clips

- String

- Freezer tape

Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed

using home heat sealing kits.

 Make a note of the contents and the

date of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the appliance

 When freezing more than 2kg of

fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze

function some time before placing the

food in the freezer (see “Super-

Freeze”).

This helps create a cold reserve in food

which is already stored in the freezer.

Placing frozen food in the freezer

 Risk of damage caused by load-

ing too much food.

Loading food which is too heavy can

cause damage to the freezer draw-

ers/glass shelves.

Do not exceed the relevant maximum

load size:

Freezer drawer = 25kg

Glass shelf = 35kg

Unfrozen food should not touch

frozen food as this will cause the

frozen food to begin to thaw.

Freezing and storing food

 To prevent food sticking together

when frozen, make sure that the

packaging and containers are dry.

–Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the lower freezer

drawers.

 Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer drawers so that it freezes

through to the core as quickly as pos-

sible.

–Freezing the maximum amount of

food (see data plate)

If the ventilation slots are blocked the

cooling performance will decrease

and energy consumption will in-

crease.

When placing food in the freezer,

make sure that the ventilation slots

are not blocked.

Please note that when removing the

drawers, the lowest freezer drawer

must always remain in the refrigera-

tion appliance.

 Remove the upper freezer drawers.

 Place the food flat on the upper glass

shelves so that it freezes through to

the core as quickly as possible.

Once frozen:

 Place the frozen goods in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

Removing the drawers and glass

shelves

The drawers can be removed for filling,

emptying or cleaning purposes.

You can also expand the space avail-

able in the freezer section. If you wish to

freeze large items such as a turkey or

game, the glass shelves between the

drawers can be removed.

 Pull out the drawer as far as it will go,

and then lift it up and out.

 Lift the glass shelf slightly, then pull it

forward and out.

Freezing and storing food

Freezer tray

The top freezer drawer in your appli-

ance can be used as a freezer tray.

The freezer tray can be used to effect-

ively freeze small items such as berries,

herbs, vegetables etc.

The food keeps it shape and generally

does not freeze together in a lump.

 Space the food out loosely on the

tray.

Leave to freeze for 10 to 12 hours. Then

fill in freezer bags or containers and

place in the freezer drawers.

Storage time for frozen food

The storage life of food is very variable,

even at a constant temperature of

-18°C. Decomposition processes also

take place in frozen food, albeit at a

very reduced speed. For example, fat

can become rancid from contact with

oxygen in the air. 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 2to6

Bread, baked goods 2to6

Cheese 2to4

Fish, oily 1to2

Fish, lean 1to5

Sausage, ham 1to3

Game, pork 1to12

Poultry, beef 2to10

Vegetables, fruit 6to18

Herbs 6to10

For standard freezing results, follow the

advice on packaging.

By keeping the freezer zone at a con-

stant temperature of -18°C and taking

appropriate hygiene measures you can

maximise the storage life of your food

and avoid food waste.

Freezing and storing food

Defrosting frozen goods

Never re-freeze partially or fully de-

frosted food. Defrosted food may only

be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ-

ent ways:

- In a microwave oven

- In an oven using “Fan heat” or the

“Defrost” setting

- At room temperature

- In the refrigerator 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

frying pan.

Meat and poultry (e.g. mince, chicken,

fish fillets) should not come into contact

with other foods while defrosting. Catch

the liquid from defrosting and dispose

of it carefully.

Fruit should be defrosted at room tem-

perature in its packaging, or in a

covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while

still frozen. Just put straight into boiling

water or hot fat. The cooking time is

slightly less than that of fresh veget-

ables due to changes in the cell struc-

ture.

Cooling drinks quickly

When cooling drinks quickly in the

freezer, make sure bottles are not left in

for more than one hour; otherwise

they could burst, causing injury and

damage.

Using accessories

Making ice cubes

 Fill the ice cube tray three quarters

full with water and place it on the bot-

tom of one of the freezer drawers.

 Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,

for example a spoon handle, to re-

move the ice tray from the freezer if it

is stuck.

Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easily

from the tray by holding it under running

water for a short time.

Freezing and storing food

Using the cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperature

in the freezer zone from rising too

quickly in the event of a power cut. 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 effect-

ive after it has been in the freezer for

approx. 24hours.

–In the event of a power cut

 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

already frozen so that the frozen food

does not begin to thaw.

Defrosting

Freezer section

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 dissipated

from time to time.

This automatic defrosting system en-

ables the freezer to remain permanently

ice-free. Food stored in the freezer will

not defrost with this system.

Cleaning and care

Do not let water get into the elec-

tronic module or the lighting.

 Risk of damage due to moisture

ingress.

The steam from a steam cleaner can

damage plastic and and electrical

components.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

the refrigeration appliance.

The data plate located inside the in-

terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli-

ance must not be removed. It contains

information which is required in the

event of a service call.

Cleaning agents

Cleaning and conditioning agents

used inside the appliance must be

food safe.

To avoid damaging all the surfaces of

your appliance, do not use:

- cleaning agents containing soda, am-

monia, acids or chlorides

- cleaning agents containing descaling

agents

- abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream cleaners

- solvent-based cleaning agents

- stainless steel cleaning agents

- dishwasher cleaner

- oven sprays

- glass cleaning agents

- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,

e.g. pot scourers

- melamine eraser blocks

- sharp metal scrapers

We recommend using a clean sponge,

lukewarm water with a little washing-up

liquid to clean surfaces of the appli-

ance.

The following pages contain important

information on cleaning.

Cleaning and care

Preparing the refrigeration ap-

pliance for cleaning

 Switch the refrigeration appliance off.

The temperature shown in the display

will go out and the cooling system

switches off.

 Take any food out of the refrigeration

appliance and store it in a cool place.

 Take the drawers and glass plates out

for cleaning.

 Take out all other removable parts for

cleaning.

Cleaning the interior and ac-

cessories

The refrigeration appliance should be

cleaned regularly (roughly twice a

year).

Remove soiling immediately to pre-

vent it from drying on.

The best time to do this is when:

- There is very little or no frozen food

left in the freezer zone.

- The humidity level in the room is low

and the ambient temperature in the

room is also low (cooler part of the

year).

 Clean the interior with a clean

sponge, lukewarm water and a little

washing-up liquid.

 After cleaning, wipe with clean water

and dry with a soft cloth.

Cleaning and care

The following parts cannot be cleaned

in a dishwasher:

- all drawers and the compartment lid

(depending on model)

- the cool pack

 These accessories should all be hand

washed.

 Risk of damage as a result of ex-

cessively high dishwasher temperat-

ures.

Parts of the refrigeration appliance

may become unusable, e.g. deform,

if they are washed in the dishwasher

at more than 55°C.

For dishwasher-safe parts, only use

dishwasher programmes with a max-

imum temperature of 55°C.

Contact with natural dyes from car-

rots, tomatoes and ketchup, etc., may

discolour the plastic parts in the dish-

washer. This discolouration does not

affect the stability of the parts.

The following parts can be cleaned in

the dishwasher:

- the adjustable shelves (with the trim

and strips removed)

- the ice cube tray

 Clean the condensate channel and

drain hole frequently so that con-

densate can drain away unhindered.

Use a straw or similar to clear the

drain if necessary.

 Leave the door open to air the appli-

ance for a short while and to prevent

odours building up.

Cleaning the front of the appli-

ance and the side panels

If soiling is left on for any length of

time, it may become impossible to

remove. Surfaces may suffer discol-

ouration or damage.

Therefore, it is best to remove soiling

from the appliance front and side

panels immediately.

All surfaces are susceptible to

scratching. Contact with unsuitable

cleaning agents can alter or discol-

our the surfaces.

See the information on “Cleaning

agents” at the beginning of this sec-

tion.

 Clean the surfaces with a clean

sponge and a solution of warm water

and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp

microfibre cloth without cleaning

agent can also be used.

 After cleaning, wipe with clean water

and dry with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel appliances

The appliance front has a high quality,

special finish (CleanSteel) which is res-

istant to soiling and is very easy to

clean.

Cleaning and care

 Do not use stainless steel

cleaning agent on CleanSteel sur-

faces. It will damage them.

Do not use Miele stainless steel

conditioning agent on these sur-

faces. This will cause noticeable

smearing.

Cleaning the ventilation gaps

A build-up of dust will increase the en-

ergy consumption of the appliance.

 The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a

brush or vacuum cleaner (you could

use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting

brush, for example).

Cleaning the compressor and

metal grille at the back of the

appliance

A build-up of dust will increase the en-

ergy consumption of the appliance.

 Risk of damage as a result of in-

correct cleaning.

Cables and other components can

get broken off, bent or damaged.

Carefully clean the compressor and

metal grille.

The compressor and metal grille at the

back of the refrigeration appliance (heat

exchanger) should be dusted at least

once a year.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door seal

If the door seal is damaged or has

slipped out of its groove, the appli-

ance door may not close properly

and cooling performance will be re-

duced. As a result, condensate will

build up in the interior cabinet and

this can cause a build-up of ice.

Do not damage the door seal and

ensure it does not slip out of its

groove.

 Risk of damage as a result of in-

correct 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 reg-

ularly with clean water and then

wiped dry with a cloth.

After cleaning

 Replace all shelves and accessories

in the appliance.

 Switch the refrigeration appliance on.

 Switch on the Super freeze function

for a while so that the freezer section

can cool down quickly.

 Place the freezer drawers with the

frozen food back in the freezer sec-

tion and close the door.

 When the temperature in the freezer

section is a constant -18°C or colder

press the Super freeze button to

switch the Super freeze function off.

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 Cause and remedy

The appliance is not

cooling

The appliance has not been switched on.

 Switch the appliance on.

The mains plug is not inserted in the socket correctly

or the plug connector is not inserted into the socket

at the back of the appliance correctly.

 Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and

the plug connector into the appliance socket cor-

rectly and switch on.

Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There

could be a fault with the appliance, the household

electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.

 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.

The compressor runs

continuously.

This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor

runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less

cooling is required.

The compressor is

switching on more fre-

quently and for longer

periods of time. The

temperature in the ap-

pliance is too low.

The ventilation gaps have been covered or become

too dusty.

 Do not block the ventilation gaps.

 Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.

The appliance door has been opened too frequently,

or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in-

side and/or frozen at the same time.

 Only open the door when necessary and for as

short a time as possible.

The required temperature will re-establish itself after

a while.

The door is not properly closed. A thick layer of ice

may have formed in the freezer.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

 Close the appliance door.

The required temperature will re-establish itself after

a while.

If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will reduce effi-

ciency and increase the energy consumption.

 Defrost the appliance and clean it.

The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the

room temperature, the longer the compressor will run

for.

 See “Installation - Location”.

The temperature setting is too low.

 Adjust the temperature.

A large amount of food is being frozen at once.

 See “Freezing and storing food”.

The Super freeze function is still switched on.

 You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier

to save energy.

The compressor comes

on less and less often

and for shorter periods

of time. The temperat-

ure in the refrigeration

appliance rises.

Not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.

 Correct the temperature setting.

 Check the temperature again after 24hours.

The frozen goods begin to defrost.

The room temperature is too low for this refrigeration

appliance.

If the room temperature is too low, the compressor

will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer

section to become too warm.

 See the information under “Installation – Location”.

 Increase the temperature of the room.

Ice or condensation has

built up inside the refri-

geration appliance. The

appliance door may not

close correctly.

The door seal has come out of its groove.

 Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in

the groove.

The door seal is damaged.

 Check whether the door seal is damaged.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

Frost has accumulated

on the front panel of the

NoFrost module.

Not a fault. Condensation has settled on the panel

and frozen.

Possible reasons for this include:

– The appliance door has been opened too often

or has been left open.

– A large amount of food being frozen at once.

– The humidity in the room has increased.

 Keep the appliance door closed as much as pos-

sible. The NoFrost system will automatically de-

frost the layer of ice over the next few days.

Problem solving guide

Display warnings

Message Cause and remedy

DEMO lights up in the

display, the appliance

does not get cold, al-

though the appliance

controls are working.

Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appli-

ance to be presented in the showroom without the

cooling system being switched on. Do not activate

this setting for domestic use.

 Call Service.

The alarm symbol  is

flashing in the temper-

ature display together

with the temperature

value. An alarm is also

sounding.

The temperature in the freezer has risen higher or

fallen lower than the temperature which has been set.

This could be due to:

– the appliance door being opened too often,

– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in

the freezer at once without switching on the Su-

per freeze function.

– a lengthy interruption to the power supply.

– a fault with the appliance.

 Rectify the cause of the alarm.

The alarm symbol  will go out, and the buzzer will

stop.

The temperature display will stop flashing as soon as

the temperature has dropped to the correct level.

 Depending on the temperature displayed, you

should check the condition of food in the freezer. If

it has defrosted or started to defrost, check that it

is still safe to use and, if it is, use it as soon as

possible. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen

after it has been cooked.

is lit up in the display

and the appliance can-

not be used.

The safety lock has been activated.

 Deactivate the lock (see “Selecting further settings

- Activating or deactivating the lock”).

Problem solving guide

Message Cause and remedy

The power failure sym-

bol appears in the

display.

The temperature display

will also show the

warmest temperature

recorded in the freezer

during the interruption

to the power supply or

power cut.

The temperature in the appliance in the previous

days or hours has risen too high because of a power

cut or interruption to the power supply.

The appliance will go back to the last temperature

setting when the power is back on.

 Touch the sensor for switching off the temperature

alarm.

The warmest temperature display will go out. The

display will then revert to showing the actual temper-

ature in the freezer.

 Depending on the temperature displayed, you

should check the condition of food in the freezer. If

it has defrosted or started to defrost, check that it

is still safe to use and, if it is, use it as soon as

possible. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen

after it has been cooked.

“F0toF9” appears in

the display.

There is a fault.

 Call the Miele Service Department.

Problem solving guide

Other problems

Problem Cause and remedy

Food has frozen to-

gether.

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.

The door to the freezer

will not open because it

has been opened and

closed too many times

in succession.

This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening

and closing the door is preventing the door from

opening. Wait approx. 1minute and then try again.

It should now open without force.

A buzzer is sounding. The door alarm has been activated.

 Close the appliance door. The buzzer will stop.

An LED indicator light is

flashing at the back of

the refrigeration appli-

ance at the bottom near

the compressor (de-

pending on model).

The electronic unit for

the compressor is

equipped with an oper-

ation and fault dia-

gnosis LED indicator

light.

The indicator light flashes several times every

5seconds.

A fault has occurred.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

The indicator light flashes regularly every

15seconds.

Not a fault. This flashing is normal.

The external walls of

the appliance feel

warm.

This is not a fault. The heat created by the evapor-

ator is used to prevent condensation.

The door seal is dam-

aged or needs to be re-

placed.

No tools are required to change the door seal.

 Change the door seal. A replacement is available

from Miele or from specialist retailers.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The interior lighting is

not working.

The refrigeration appliance has not been switched

on.

 Switch the refrigeration appliance on.

To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off

automatically after approx. 15minutes if the appli-

ance door is left open. If this is not the case, then

there is a fault.

 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 compon-

ents.

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 danger of eye injury.

If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a

close range directly into the lighting with optical in-

struments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

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 ap-

pliance.

Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside

the appliance.

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the

system is unavoidable.

Noises Cause and remedy

Rattling, vi-

brating

The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance us-

ing a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet under-

neath the refrigeration appliance.

The refrigeration appliance is touching another appliance or

piece of furniture. Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves are jiggling or are stuck. Check all

removable items and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are touching. Separate them.

Service

Contact in the event of a fault

In the event of any faults which you

cannot remedy yourself, please contact

your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer

Service Department.

You can book a Miele Customer Ser-

vice Department call-out online at

www.miele.com/service.

Contact information for the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department can be

found at the end of this document.

Please quote the model identifier and

serial number of your appliance (Fabr./

SN/Nr.) when contacting the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department. This inform-

ation can be found on the data plate.

Please note that telephone calls may be

monitored and recorded for training

purposes and that a call-out charge will

be applied to service visits where the

problem could have been resolved as

described in this booklet.

The data plate can be found inside the

appliance.

EPREL database

From 1 March 2021, information on en-

ergy labelling and ecodesign require-

ments will be available in the European

Product Database (EPREL). You can

find the product database at the follow-

ing link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You

will be asked to enter the model identi-

fier.

The model identifier can be found on

the data plate.

SN-ST

R600a:

XXXXXX

Nr. XX/ XXXXXXXXX.

XXX l

XXg

Warranty

The appliance warranty is valid for 2

years from date of purchase. In the UK,

you must activate your cover by calling

0330 160 6640 or registering online at

www.miele.co.uk.

For more information on country-spe-

cific warranty terms and conditions,

please contact Miele Customer Service.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Installation

 Fire risk and risk of damage from

appliances which give off heat.

Appliances which give off heat can

catch fire and set fire to the refrigera-

tion appliance.

Do not place appliances which give

off heat, such as mini-ovens, double

burner hobs or toasters on the refri-

geration appliance.

 Fire risk and danger of damage

from open flames.

Open flames can set fire to the refri-

geration appliance.

Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)

away from the refrigeration appli-

ance.

Side-by-side installation

 Risk of damage due to condens-

ation on external appliance panels.

In environments with high humidity,

condensation can build up on ex-

ternal appliance panels, which can

cause corrosion.

Do not place different refrigeration

appliance models directly next to or

on top of one other.

However your refrigeration appliance

can be installed “side-by-side” because

it is equipped with built-in heating units

in the side panels.

Please contact your dealer for specific

information about which combinations

will work with your appliance.

Location

This appliance should be installed in a

dry, well-ventilated room.

When deciding where to install your re-

frigeration appliance please bear in

mind that it will use more energy if in-

stalled near to a heater, a cooker or

other appliance that gives off heat. Dir-

ect sunlight should also be avoided.

The higher the room temperature, the

longer the compressor runs and the

higher the energy consumption is.

When installing the appliance, please

note:

- The socket must be easily accessible

in an emergency, not concealed be-

hind the appliance.

- The plug and cable must not touch

the rear of the appliance as they

could be damaged by vibrations from

the appliance.

- Do not plug in other appliances be-

hind this appliance.

 Risk of damage due to corrosion.

In environments with high humidity,

condensation can build up on ex-

ternal refrigeration appliance panels.

This condensate can cause corrosion

on external appliance panels.

Install the refrigeration appliance in a

dry and/or air-conditioned room with

sufficient ventilation.

After installation please make sure

that the appliance door closes prop-

erly, the specified ventilation gaps

are adhered to and the refrigeration

appliance is installed in accordance

with these installation instructions.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use within

a certain climate range (ambient tem-

perature) and should not be used out-

side this range.

Operating in a room which is too cold

will cause the compressor to switch off

for too long, causing the temperature

inside the appliance to rise with the risk

of food deteriorating and going off.

The climate range is stated on the data

plate inside the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

temperature

SN +10to +32°C

N +16to +32°C

ST +16to +38°C

T +16to +43°C

A freezer from the SN climate range

can operate without any difficulties in

rooms with a cooler ambient temper-

ature (down to +5°C).

Ventilation

 Risk of fire and damage due to

insufficient ventilation.

If the refrigeration appliance is not

ventilated sufficiently, the com-

pressor will run more frequently and

for longer periods. This will result in

increased energy consumption and a

higher operating temperature for the

compressor. This may, in turn, cause

damage to the compressor.

Please ensure that there is adequate

ventilation around the refrigeration

appliance.

It is essential to observe the required

ventilation gaps.

The ventilation gaps must not be

covered or blocked in any way.

They must also be regularly dusted.

Air at the back of the refrigeration appli-

ance gets warm.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Fitting wall spacers supplied

The wall spacers supplied must be

used in order to achieve declared en-

ergy consumption values and to pre-

vent the build-up of condensation at

high ambient temperatures. Appliance

depth is increased by approx. 35mm

with the wall spacers fitted. If the wall

spacers are not used the functionality

of the appliance is not affected. En-

ergy consumption is only slightly in-

creased with less distance between

the appliance and the wall.

 Fit the wall spacers onto the back of

the appliance on the top left and

right.

Installing the refrigeration appliance

 Danger of injury and damage

due to the refrigeration appliance tip-

ping over.

There is an increased danger of in-

jury and damage if the refrigeration

appliance is installed by a single per-

son.

Two people are required for installing

the refrigeration appliance.

 Risk of damaging the floor.

Moving the refrigeration appliance

can cause damage to the floor.

Move the refrigeration appliance

carefully on floors that are sensitive

to scratching.

For easier installation, there are trans-

port handles on the back at the top

and transport wheels underneath the

refrigeration appliance.

Tip: The refrigeration appliance must be

empty when it is installed.

 Prepare the refrigeration appliance for

installation as close as possible to its

intended installation location.

 Release the mains cable from the

back of the appliance.

 Remove the cable clip from the back

of the appliance first.

 Move the refrigeration appliance

carefully to its intended installation

location.

 Position the refrigeration appliance

with the wall spacers (if used) or the

back close to the wall.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Levelling the appliance door

 Risk of damage and injury

caused by the appliance door falling

out or the refrigeration appliance tip-

ping over.

If the additional adjustable foot on

the hinge plate at the bottom is not

resting firmly on the floor, the appli-

ance door can fall out or the refriger-

ation appliance can tip over.

Use the open spanner supplied with

the appliance to unscrew the ad-

justable foot until it is resting on the

floor.

Then unscrew the adjustable foot by

a further quarter turn.

Building the appliance into a kitchen

run

 If the ventilation gaps given are

not observed, the compressor will

run more frequently and for longer

periods.

This will result in increased energy

consumption and a higher operating

temperature for the compressor. This

may, in turn, cause damage to the

compressor.

It is essential to observe the ventila-

tion gaps given.

Top box

Appliance

Housing unit

Wall

x: the appliance depth is increased by

approx.35mm for appliances with

wall spacers fitted.

The appliance can be installed in a run

of kitchen units (standard cabinets,

max. depth580mm) or next to a kit-

chen cabinet. The appliance front will

stand proud of the adjacent furniture by

65mm (or approx. 100mm if wall

spacers have been fitted).

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

This is to ensure that the door can open

and close without hindrance. To align

the refrigeration appliance with adjoin-

ing furniture a suitable top box can

be installed above it.

When installed next to a wall a dis-

tance of approx. 45mm must be main-

tained on the hinge side between the

wall and the appliance.

The larger the ventilation gaps, the

more economically the compressor

will work.

- A ventilation gap of at least 50mm

depth must be provided at the back

of the appliance behind the whole

width of the top box for air to circu-

late.

- The cross-section of the air inlet and

outlet under the ceiling must be at

least 300cm

to ensure that air can

circulate without obstruction.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Installation dimensions

x: dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35mm with the wall

spacers supplied fitted.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Changing the door hinging

The refrigeration appliance is supplied

with left-hand hinging. If right-hand

hinging is required, the hinges can be

changed.

Do not change the hinging if this refri-

geration appliance is going to be in-

stalled side-by-side with another refri-

geration appliance.

 Danger of injury and damage

when changing the door hinging.

There is an increased danger of in-

jury and damage if the refrigeration

appliance is installed by a single per-

son.

Always change the door hinging with

the help of a second person.

If the door seal is damaged or has

slipped out of its groove, the appli-

ance door may not close properly

and cooling performance will be re-

duced. Condensate will build up in

the interior cabinet and this can

cause a build-up of ice.

Do not damage the door seal and

ensure it does not slip out of its

groove.

Preparation

To change the door hinging, you will

need the following tools:

 Place a suitable cover on the floor in

front of the appliance to protect the

appliance door and your floor from

damage.

Removing the top covers

 Close the appliance door.

 Remove cover by sliding it for-

wards from the back and then lifting it

off.

 Remove cover by pulling it up-

wards.

 Danger of injury when removing

the appliance door.

The appliance door is not secure

once the hinge plate has been re-

moved.

The door must be held by a second

person.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Removing the door

 Loosen screws in hinge plate

and pull it upwards and off.

 Carefully lift appliance door off and

place carefully to one side.

Changing the handle over

 Take stoppers out of the door

bearings in the appliance door.

 Remove stopper from the top of

the door and refit it on the opposite

side of the door.

 Remove covers from handle,

then unscrew the handle and refit all

these parts on the opposite side of

the door.

 Take care when refitting covers 

that they click into position correctly.

 Refit stoppers on the opposite side

of the door.

 To change over the spring clamp 

press down on the catch and pull the

spring clamp forwards:

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Changing the lower hinge plate over

 Pull hinge pin complete with

washer  and adjusting foot  up-

wards to remove.

 Remove stopper.

 Undo the screws  and remove the

hinge plate .

 Loosen the screw for the door closing

aid  in hinge plate . Refit the door

closing aid  in the hole on the other

side of the hinge plate and then

tighten the screw up again.

 Insert stopper into the other hole.

 Remove cover .

 Take screw out and screw it into

the outside hole on the opposite side.

 Turn cover through 180° and refit it

on the opposite side.

 Screw hinge plate  securely into

position on the new hinge side.

 Refit the entire hinge pin , including

the washer  and adjustable foot .

Important! The tab on the hinge pin

must still face downwards.

 Place door onto the hinge pin from

above.

 Close the appliance door.

Inserting the upper hinge plate

 Fit hinge plate  on the opposite

side and secure it with screws. If

necessary drill pilot holes for the

screws or use a battery operated

screwdriver.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

 Replace covers and on the op-

posite side.

 Align the door with the appliance

housing using the long slots in the

lower hinge plate. Then tighten the

screws.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Aligning the appliance door

The appliance door can be aligned with

the appliance housing after it has been

fitted.

In the following illustration, the appli-

ance door is not shown in the closed

position to make it easier to see what

you have to do.

To align the appliance door, use the

outer slots in the lower hinge plate:

 Remove the middle screw from the

hinge plate.

 Slightly loosen both outer screws.

 Align the appliance door by sliding

the hinge plate to the left or right.

 Then tighten the screws again. The

screw does not need to be refitted.

Electrical connection

The appliance is supplied with a mains

cable and moulded plug ready for con-

nection to an AC single-phase 220–

240V50Hz supply.

The fuse rating must be at least 10A.

This appliance must be connected to a

suitable switched socket. The electrical

installation must be in compliance with

current local and national safety regula-

tions, (e.g. VDE0100 in Germany / BS

7671 in the UK). We recommend the

use of a suitable RCD .

The socket must not be concealed be-

hind the appliance and must be easily

accessible so that the appliance can be

quickly disconnected from the electrical

supply in case of an emergency.

If the socket is no longer accessible

after installation, an additional means of

disconnection must be provided for all

poles. Suitable means of disconnection

include switches with an all-pole con-

tact gap of at least 3mm. These in-

clude miniature circuit breakers, fuses

and contactors (EN60335).

The mains plug and mains connection

cable must not come into contact with

the back of the appliance as vibrations

can cause damage to these compon-

ents. This could result in a short circuit.

Do not plug in other appliances behind

this appliance.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Do not connect the appliance to the

mains electricity supply by an extension

lead. Extension leads do not guarantee

the required safety of the appliance

(e.g. danger of overheating).

Do not connect the appliance to a

stand-alone inverter such as those used

with an autonomous energy source e.g.

solar power.

When the appliance is switched on,

power surges could result in a safety

switch-off. This could damage the elec-

tronic module. The appliance must not

be used with so-called energy saving

devices either. These reduce the

amount of energy supplied to the appli-

ance, causing it to overheat.

If the mains cable needs to be replaced,

this must be performed by a qualified

electrician.

United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW

Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected],

Internet: www.miele.cn

China Mainland

Miele (Hong Kong) Ltd.

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place

23 Wang Tai Road

Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2610 1025

Fax: (852) 3579 1404

Email:

[email protected]

Website: www.miele.hk

Hong Kong, China

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.

1st Floor, Copia Corporate Suites,

Commercial Plot 9,

Mathura Road, Jasola,

New Delhi - 110025

E-mail: customercare@miele.in

Website: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.

2024 Bianconi Avenue

Citywest Business Campus

Dublin 24

Tel: (01) 461 07 10

Fax: (01) 461 07 97

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd

Suite 12-2, Level 12

Menara Sapura Kencana

Petroleum

Solaris Dutamas No. 1

Jalan Dutamas 1

50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-6209-0288

Fax: +603-6205-3768

Miele New Zealand Limited

IRD 98 463 631

8 College Hill

Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

New Zealand

Tel: 0800 464 353

Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.

29 Media Circle

#11-04 ALICE@Mediapolis

Singapore 138565

sTel: +65 6735 1191

Fax: +65 6735 1161

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd.

63 Peter Place

Bryanston 2194

P.O. Box 69434

Bryanston 2021

Tel: (011) 875 9000

Fax: (011) 875 9035

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.

Showroom 1

Eiffel 1 Building

P.O. Box 114782 - Dubai

Tel. +971 4 3044 999

Fax. +971 4 3418 852

800-MIELE (64353)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

Thailand

Miele Appliances Ltd.

BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier

43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303

689 Sukhumvit Road

North Klongton Sub-District

Vadhana District

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif

M.-Nr. 10 538 960 / 02en-GB

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