
Operating and installation
instructions
Refrigerators
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. 10 838 150

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 14
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 15
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17
Control panel....................................................................................................... 17
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ..................................................................................... 19
Optional accessories...................................................................................... 19
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 21
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 21
Cleaning the appliance................................................................................... 21
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 22
The correct temperature................................................................................... 23
...in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 23
...in the freezer compartment ............................................................................. 23
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 24
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 24
Freezer compartment ..................................................................................... 24
Using Super cool ............................................................................................... 25
SuperCool function ............................................................................................. 25
Door alarm ......................................................................................................... 26
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 26
Switching the door alarm off early ................................................................. 26
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 27
Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 27
Activating or deactivating the lock ................................................................. 27
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 28
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 28
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 29
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 30
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 31
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 31
Moving the shelves.............................................................................................. 31
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 31
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................. 32

Contents
3
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) .......................................... 33
Using the freezer compartment........................................................................... 33
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 33
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 33
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 34
Before placing food in the appliance ............................................................. 35
Placing frozen goods in the freezer ................................................................ 35
Approx. 24hours after placing fresh food in the freezer compartment ......... 35
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 35
Defrosting frozen goods ...................................................................................... 36
Cooling drinks ..................................................................................................... 36
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 36
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 37
Before defrosting............................................................................................ 37
To defrost ....................................................................................................... 38
After defrosting............................................................................................... 38
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 39
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 39
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 40
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 41
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 42
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 42
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 42
Replacing the charcoal filters .............................................................................. 43
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 44
Noises................................................................................................................. 50
Service................................................................................................................ 51
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 51
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 51
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 51
Installation.......................................................................................................... 52
Installation ........................................................................................................... 52
Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 52
Location.......................................................................................................... 53
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 54
Furniture door panel ....................................................................................... 54
Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 56

Contents
4
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 57
Installation dimensions................................................................................... 57
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 59
Adjusting the appliance door hinges................................................................... 62
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door............................................... 62
Installing the appliance........................................................................................ 63
To install the appliance, you will need the following tools:............................. 63
Parts required for installation ......................................................................... 63
Preparing the appliance ................................................................................. 63
Positioning the refrigeration appliance ........................................................... 65
Aligning the refrigeration appliance................................................................ 66
Fitting a continuous furniture plinth facing..................................................... 67
Securing the appliance in the niche ............................................................... 68
Fitting the furniture door................................................................................. 68
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 73

Warning and Safety instructions
5
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 IEC60335-1, 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.
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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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
7
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 11g of coolant at least 1m
3
of
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
8
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.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
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 classG.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
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 compartment. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When chilling
drinks in the freezer section, make sure that 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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 compartment.
The very low temperature of the frozen food could 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.
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.
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 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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,
- 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.

Caring for the environment
14
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
15
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.
Temperature
setting
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy con-
sumption.
Freezer compartment -18°C

Saving energy
16
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.
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 appli-
ance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the com-
pressor will run for longer
periods.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
The evaporation or condens-
ation of liquids in the refri-
gerator section will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-
gerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compart-
ment when a layer of ice 0.5
cm (max.) thick has built up.
A build-up of ice slows
down the cooling process.

Guide to the appliance
17
Control panel
a
Button for switching the refrigeration appliance on/off
b
Button for switching the SuperCool function on/off
c
Display with temperature indicator
d
Menu symbol (Settings mode: for switching the safety lock on/off)
e
SuperCool symbol
f
Lock symbol
g
Temperature display
h
Button for setting the temperature
i
Alarm off button

Guide to the appliance
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a
Control panel with display
b
Egg tray/door shelf
c
Freezer compartment (depending on model)
d
Interior lighting
e
Adjustable shelf
f
Condensate channel and drain hole
g
Fruit and vegetable drawer
h
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
i
Ventilation grille

Guide to the appliance
19
Accessories
Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles se-
curely when the door is opened and
closed.
Egg tray
Ice cube tray(depending on model)
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
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.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at differ-
ent positions in the appliance.

Guide to the appliance
20
KKF-FF charcoal filter with holder
(Active AirClean)
Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant
odours in the fridge zone for improved
air quality.
KKF-RF replacement filters
(ActiveAirClean)
Replacement filters to the fit the holder
are available. We recommend replacing
the charcoal filters every 6months.
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.
MicroCloth Kit
The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal
cloth, a glass cloth and a polishing
cloth.
These cloths are extremely resistant to
tearing and very robust. Thanks to very
fine microfibres these cloths achieve an
excellent cleaning performance.

Switching on and off
21
Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent dam-
age during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective film
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning the appliance
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get suffi-
ciently cold inside the appliance, allow
the appliance to run for some time be-
fore placing food in it for the first time.
Press the button.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The interior lighting
will come on when the door is opened.
Switching off the appliance off
Press the button until the display
goes out.
If this does not work, the safety lock is
activated (see “Selecting further set-
tings – To deactivate the lock”).
The interior lighting goes out and cool-
ing is turned off.

Switching on and off
22
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 compartment (de-
pending on model).
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up in-
side.

The correct temperature
23
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 refrigeration ap-
pliance will rise:
- The more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept open
- The more food that is stored in it
- The warmer the food is which is 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.
...in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
...in the freezer compartment
(depending on model)
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 correct temperature
24
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the required temperat-
ure.
Setting the temperature
If the appliance door is opened very of-
ten, or if large quantities of food are be-
ing stored in the appliance, or if there is
a high ambient temperature, it is advis-
able to set the temperature between
3°C and 5°C.
The temperature can be adjusted from
9°C to 2°C.
The higher or lower the temperature in
the refrigerator section, the higher or
lower it is in the freezer compartment.
Press the button repeatedly until
the temperature you want is shown in
the temperature display.
The first time you press the button the
last temperature set will flash in the dis-
play.
The temperature value will then change
until the setting for 9°C is reached. It
will then drop back to the 2°C setting.
After a short while the newly selected
temperature is automatically set and will
appear in the display.
The temperature in the appliance will
now adjust slowly to the newly set tem-
perature.
Freezer compartment
The average temperature in the freezer
compartment will be approx.-18°C.
If using a thermometer or other device
to measure the temperature in the
freezer compartment be aware that the
air temperature measured can fluctuate.

Using Super cool
25
SuperCool function
The SuperCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
fridge zone and the freezer compart-
ment (depending on the model) to its
lowest setting (depending on the room
temperature).
Switching on SuperCool
Switch SuperCool on before placing
food in the appliance:
- To rapidly cool large amounts of fresh
food or drink.
- To freeze food in the freezer compart-
ment (depending on the model).
Press thebutton.
The SuperCool symbol will light up.
The refrigeration appliance will work at
full power to lower the temperature in
the fridge zone.
Switching off SuperCool
The SuperCool function will switch itself
off automatically after approx. 12hours.
The SuperCool symbol will go out
and the refrigeration appliance will run
at normal power again.
To save energy, the SuperCool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Press thebutton so that
thesymbol goes out.
The refrigeration appliance will continue
running at normal power.

Door alarm
26
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy con-
sumption if the door is left open.
Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the appliance
door has been left open for longer than
60seconds.
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.
Press the button.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm tone cannot be switched off
early if you are in settings mode.

Selecting further settings
27
Settings mode
The alarm can be activated or deactiv-
ated in settings mode.
Activating or deactivating the
lock
Settings mode is indicated by the menu
symbol in the display.
See below for instructions on how to
activate and deactivate the lock.
Activating or deactivating the lock
The safety lock function can be activ-
ated to prevent the appliance being
switched off by mistake.
– To activate the lock
Press the button for approx.
5seconds.
The menu symbol lights up and
flashes in the display.
Settings mode is now active.
Press the button briefly to access
the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the button briefly to activate
the lock.
The lock symbol lights up.
To quit settings mode press the
button.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
play.
– To deactivate the lock
Press the button for approx.
5seconds.
The lock symbol and the Menu sym-
bol will light up and will start flash-
ing in the display.
Settings mode is now active.
Press the button briefly to access
the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the button briefly to deactiv-
ate the lock.
The lock symbol will go out.
To quit settings mode press the
button.
The temperature in the refrigerator sec-
tion will appear in the display.

Storing food in the refrigerator section
28
Risk of explosion due to flam-
mable mixes of gases.
Electrical components can cause
flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Do not store explosive materials in
the refrigeration appliance or any
products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans).
Risk of damage due to greasy or
oily food.
If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil in the refrigeration appliance
or the appliance 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 refrigera-
tion appliance.
Different storage zones
Due to natural air circulation, there are
different temperature zones in the refri-
gerator 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 appliance.
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 refri-
gerator section as it may freeze to the
rear wall.

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29
Warmest area
The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is at the top in the front area
and in the door. Use this for storing but-
ter and cheese.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the fridge zone is
directly above the fruit and vegetable
drawer and at the back of the appli-
ance.
Use these areas to store all delicate and
highly perishable food such as:
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Cold cuts, ready meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
quiche dough
- Raw milk cheese and other raw milk
products
- Pre-packed vegetables
- Other fresh food (with a label stating
it should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4°C)
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator sec-
tion
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5°C, because it
may be sensitive to cold. Depending on
the type of food, the appearance, con-
sistency, flavour and/or vitamin content
may be altered if stored at too cold a
temperature.
Food which is sensitive to cold in-
cludes:
- Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruit
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruit
- Fruit (which is not yet ripe)
- Aubergines, cucumbers, potatoes,
peppers, tomatoes, courgettes
- Hard cheeses (e.g. Parmesan, moun-
tain cheese)

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Notes on buying food
The freshness of the food when it is first
placed in the appliance is the most im-
portant factor for how long it stays
fresh.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. trans-
porting food in a warm car, should be
kept to a minimum.
Storing food correctly
Ensure that food stored in the fridge
zone is covered or wrapped properly.
This will prevent food odours from af-
fecting other foods, stop food from dry-
ing out and also prevent any cross-con-
tamination of bacteria. This is particu-
larly important when storing meat
products. Make sure that food such as
raw meat and fish in particular does not
come into contact with other food.
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 and avoid food waste.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Protein-rich food
Please note that food rich in protein de-
teriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example, deterior-
ates faster than fish, and fish deterior-
ates faster than meat.

Adjusting the interior fittings
31
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle
shelf
Tip: Only move door shelves/bottle
shelves in the appliance door when they
are empty.
Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up-
wards, then remove it by pulling it for-
wards.
Replace the shelf at the required
height. Ensure that it is securely
pushed back into position.
Moving the shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards
slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.
The raised edge on the protective strip
at the back must face upwards to pre-
vent food from touching the back of the
appliance and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from be-
ing dislodged by mistake.
Adjusting the bottle holder
The bottle holder can be moved left or
right to create more room for drink car-
tons.
The bottle holder can be removed com-
pletely (e.g. for cleaning):
Push the bottle shelf upwards, then
remove it by pulling it forwards
Pull the bottle holder upwards to re-
move it from the rear edge of the
bottle shelf.

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32
Moving the charcoal filters
Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
AirClean) holder are available as op-
tional accessories (see “Accessories -
optional accessories”).
When storing very strong smelling
food (e.g. very ripe cheese):
- Place the holder with the charcoal fil-
ters on the shelf where this food is
kept.
- Change the filters sooner if neces-
sary.
- Use more charcoal filters (with hold-
ers) in the appliance (see “Accessor-
ies – Optional accessories”).
The holder for the charcoal filters sits
on the protective strip at the back of the
shelf.
To move the charcoal filters, pull the
holder upwards to remove it from the
protective strip.
Refit the holder on the protective strip
of the shelf you wish to use it on.

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33
Using the freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment to:
- store frozen food,
- make ice cubes,
- freeze small quantities of fresh food.
Up to 2kg of food can be frozen in
24hours.
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.

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34
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 2–3minutes.
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.

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35
Before placing food in the appliance
Set the temperature to 4°C or colder
for approx. 4hours before placing
food in the freezer compartment and
switch on the Super cool function.
This helps create a cold reserve in food
which is already stored in the freezer.
Placing frozen goods in the freezer
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
To open the freezer compartment,
press the handle upwards and then
pull the door open.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
Place the frozen goods flat on the
bottom of the freezer compartment or
in contact with the interior side walls,
so that they freeze through to the
core as quickly as possible.
Approx. 24hours after placing fresh
food in the freezer compartment
The freezing process is complete.
Set the temperature back to the one
you want for the refrigerator section.
We recommend a refrigerator temper-
ature of 4°C.
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 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
For standard freezing results, follow the
advice on packaging.
By keeping the freezer compartment at
a constant temperature of -18°C and
taking appropriate hygiene measures
you can maximise the storage life of
your food and avoid food waste.

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36
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
To cool drinks quickly, place them in
the refrigerator section, and switch on
the Super cool function.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer compartment, make sure
bottles are not left in for more than
one hour; otherwise they could
burst.
Using accessories
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full of water and place it on the bot-
tom of the freezer compartment.
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.

Defrosting
37
Refrigerator section
The refrigerator section defrosts auto-
matically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst the compressor is running. You
do not need to remove this, as it will de-
frost and evaporate automatically with
the warmth generated by the com-
pressor.
The condensate drains through a chan-
nel and drain pipe into an evaporation
system at the back of the refrigeration
appliance.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this. Con-
densate must be able to drain away
unhindered at all times.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not de-
frost automatically.
In normal use, ice and frost will form in
the freezer compartment, e.g. on the in-
ternal walls. How much ice and frost
accumulates in the appliance will de-
pend on the following:
- whether the freezer compartment
door has been opened frequently or
left open for a while.
- whether a large quantity of food has
been placed in the freezer at once.
- whether the humidity in the room has
increased.
In certain circumstances, too thick a
layer of ice can prevent the freezer
compartment door from closing prop-
erly. Too thick a layer of ice also re-
duces cooling performance and thus in-
creases energy consumption.
The freezer compartment should be
defrosted from time to time. It must
be defrosted if a layer of ice approx.
0.5cm thick has accumulated.
Tip: It is best to defrost when only very
little or no frozen food at all is left in the
freezer compartment or the humidity
level and the ambient temperature in
the room are low.
Risk of damage from an incor-
rect defrosting process.
When defrosting the freezer, make
sure that you do not damage the
evaporator as this would cause irre-
versible damage to the refrigeration
appliance.
Do not scrape off ice and frost. Do
not use sharp objects.
Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer to ac-
celerate the defrosting process.
Before defrosting
Remove the frozen goods and wrap
them in several layers of newspaper
or cloths.
Tip: You could also place the frozen
goods in a cool box or bag.
Store it in a cool place until the
freezer compartment is ready for use
again.

Defrosting
38
To defrost
The longer the frozen goods are
left out at room temperature, the
faster they deteriorate.
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-
pliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short cir-
cuit.
Do not use a steam cleaning appli-
ance to defrost the appliance.
Do not place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers. These could contain sub-
stances which could damage the
plastic parts or which might cause a
build-up of explosive gases and
pose a danger to health.
Switch the appliance off.
The cooling system will be switched off.
Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or discon-
nect the mains fuse.
Leave the freezer compartment door
open.
Tip: To speed up defrosting, two bowls
of hot water (not boiling), with plates
underneath them, can be placed in the
freezer section. Closing the door in this
instance will help retain the warmth and
speed up the defrosting process.
Remove any loose pieces of ice.
Use a sponge or towel to soak up the
defrosted water as often as neces-
sary.
After defrosting
Clean and dry the freezer compart-
ment.
Cleaning water must not get into the
defrosting drain hole.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Once the temperature in the freezer
compartment has reached the re-
quired temperature, place the frozen
goods back into the freezer compart-
ment.

Cleaning and care
39
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.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
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 fault.
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
40
Preparing the refrigeration ap-
pliance for cleaning
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
The display goes out and the cooling
function is switched off.
Take any food out of the refrigeration
appliance and store it in a cool place.
Defrost the freezer compartment (see
“Defrosting”, section “Freezer com-
partment”).
Remove the shelves and bottle shelf
from the door.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Dismantling an adjustable shelf
Place the shelf on a worktop covered
with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).
Remove the trim:
1. Pull the stainless steel trim off the
shelf beginning at one side.
2. Then pull the protective strip off.
After cleaning the shelf reattach the
trim and the protective strip.

Cleaning and care
41
Cleaning the interior and ac-
cessories
The refrigeration appliance should be
cleaned regularly (at least once a
month).
Remove soiling immediately to pre-
vent it from drying on.
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.
Remove the stainless steel parts be-
fore cleaning the adjustable shelves in
a dishwasher.
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
- the stainless steel trim
- the fruit and vegetable drawer
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 bottle holder, egg tray, ice cube
tray (depending on model)
- the shelves and bottle shelf in the
door
- the adjustable shelves (with the trim/
strips removed and without the print-
ing)
- the holder for the charcoal filter
(available as an optional accessory)
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 and care
42
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.
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).
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
Switch on the Super cool function for
a while so that the refrigerator section
can cool down quickly.
Place food in the refrigerator section
and close the door.
Place food in the freezer compart-
ment when it is cold enough and
close the appliance door.

Cleaning and care
43
Replacing the charcoal filters
Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
AirClean) holder are available as op-
tional accessories (see “Accessories -
optional accessories”).
Replace the charcoal filters in the
holder every 6months.
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters
can be obtained from the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department, from your
retailer or from Miele's website.
Tip: The charcoal filter holder is dish-
washer-safe.
Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards
to remove it from the adjustable shelf.
When in position, the charcoal filters
must not touch the rear wall of the
refrigeration appliance as the mois-
ture could cause them to stick to it.
Insert the new charcoal filters deep
enough in the holder to ensure that
they do not protrude over the edge
of the holder.
Remove both charcoal filters and
place the new filters with the sur-
rounding edge pointing downwards in
the holder.
Place the holder in the middle of the
raised edge at the back of the ad-
justable shelf, so that it clicks into po-
sition.

Problem solving guide
44
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
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The appliance is not switched on and the mains con-
nection symbol is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The mains
connection symbol appears in the display
when the appliance is switched off.
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 is
switching on more fre-
quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the refri-
geration appliance 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 and the freezer compartment
door have been opened too frequently, or a large
amount of fresh food has been placed in the appli-
ance or frozen at the same time.
Only open the appliance door or freezer compart-
ment door when necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance door and/or the freezer compartment
door is not closed correctly.
A thick layer of ice may have already formed in the
freezer compartment.
Close the appliance doors.

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Problem Cause and remedy
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af-
fect cooling and increase energy consumption.
Defrost the freezer compartment and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The
higher the ambient temperature, the longer the com-
pressor has to run.
See the information in “Installation” – “Installation
site”.
The temperature setting in the refrigeration appliance
is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food is being frozen at once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The SuperCool function is still switched on.
You can switch off the SuperCool 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.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too
high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The frozen food begins 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 to
become too warm.
See the information in “Installation – Installation
site”.
Increase the temperature of the room.
A buzzer is sounding. The door alarm has been activated (also see “Door
alarm”).
Close the appliance door.
The alarm will stop.

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46
Problem Cause and remedy
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.
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.
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
5seconds.
A fault has occurred.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
The indicator light flashes regularly every
15seconds.
Not a fault. This flashing is normal.

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47
Display warnings
Message Cause and remedy
The symbol lights up
in the display, the appli-
ance does not get cold,
although the controls
and the interior lighting
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.
Contact the Miele Service Department for informa-
tion on deactivating Demo mode.
“F0toF9” appears in
the display.
There is a fault.
Call the Miele Service Department.
The symbol lights up
in the display. You can-
not switch the appli-
ance off.
The safety lock has been activated.
Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select-
ing further settings – Activating and deactivating
the safety lock”).

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The interior lighting is not working.
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. 15minutes 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 RG2. If the
cover is defective, there is a risk 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.

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49
Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
The floor of the refriger-
ator section is wet.
The condensate drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
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 external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
This is not a fault. The heat created by the evapor-
ator is used to prevent condensation.

Noises
50
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.
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 appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level. Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur-
niture. Move it away.
Drawers or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all removable
items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove them.

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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.

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Installation
Danger of damage and injury
due to the refrigeration appliance tip-
ping over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance door is open.
Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the refrigeration appliance has been
built in and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the refrigera-
tion appliance.
This refrigeration appliance must not
be installed underneath a hob.
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.
Your refrigeration appliance must not be
installed “side-by-side” because it is
not equipped with built-in heating units
in the side panels.
This refrigeration appliance can, how-
ever, be installed next to certain models
that are equipped with integrated heat-
ing in their side wall, as long as they are
installed in separate building-in niches.
The refrigeration appliance must be in-
stalled to the left of the freezer.
Please contact your dealer for specific
information about which combinations
will work with your appliance.

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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 high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on ex-
ternal refrigeration appliance panels,
which can cause corrosion.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered and
that the refrigeration appliance has
been installed in accordance with the
operating and installation instruc-
tions.
Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient temper-
atures (climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is not
designed. The climate range is stated
on the data plate in the interior cabinet
of the refrigeration appliance.
Climate range Ambient temper-
ature
SN +10to +32°C
N +16to +32°C
ST +16to +38°C
T +16to +43°C
A lower ambient temperature leads to
the compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the refrigeration appli-
ance to rise with the risk of food deteri-
orating and going off.

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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.
Ventilation takes place through a vent-
ilation grille in the refrigeration appli-
ance plinth.
Furniture door panel
–Gap
Depending on the style of kitchen fur-
niture, the thickness and edge radius of
the furniture door and the gap that runs
around the door, vertically and horizont-
ally, are specified.
It is essential to pay attention to the fol-
lowing:
If the gap between the refrigeration
appliance furniture door panel and the
adjoining housing unit door or wall on
the hinged side is too small, the appli-
ance door could collide with the ad-
joining housing unit door or wall when
opened.
It may be necessary to adjust the
size of this gap to suit the thickness
and edge radius of the appliance fur-
niture door.
Tip: This must be taken into considera-
tion when planning your kitchen and
when replacing an old refrigeration ap-
pliance with a new one to ensure the in-
stallation conditions required are met.

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Appliance
furniture
door
thickness
A [mm]
Gap X [mm]
for different
edge radiiB
R0 R1.2 R2 R3
≥16–19 min. 3
20 5 4 4 3.5
21 5.5 5 4.5 4
22 6.5 6 5.5 5
Adjoining kitchen furniture front
A=Furniture front thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Adjoining side wall
A=Furniture front thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing
unit carcase and the side wall. This way
you will get a sufficiently wide gap.
Weight of the furniture door
If the furniture door panel is too
heavy, this can cause damage.
Fitting a furniture door panel which is
heavier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This can cause subsequent func-
tional problems.
Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not ex-
ceed the maximum permitted:
Appliance Maximum weight
of furniture door in
kg
K 31222 Ui 10kg
K 31242 UiF 10kg

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Before installing the appliance
Take the accessory pack which in-
cludes installation parts and other ac-
cessories out of the appliance.
Remove the cable clip from the back
of the appliance.
Open the appliance door and remove
the red safety catch (depending on
model).

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Building-in dimensions
Installation dimensions
Appliance dimensions

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Dimensions for ventilation

Installation
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Changing the door hinging
The refrigeration appliance is supplied
with hinges on the right. If left-hand
hinging is required, the hinges must be
changed.
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.
Preparing to change the door hinging
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.
Lift off the covers, and.

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Slightly loosen screws and on
the hinges.
Push the appliance door outwards
and take it off its hinges.
Remove the screws completely
and loosely screw them in on the op-
posite side.
Remove the screws completely
and loosely screw them in on the op-
posite side.
Refitting the door
Place the appliance door with the
outer side upwards on a stable sur-
face.
Danger of injury from folding
door hinges.
The hinges can snap closed.
Leave them open.
Remove the screws completely.
Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners.

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Hang the appliance door onto the
pre-fitted screws and, and se-
curely tighten the screws and.
Replace the covers:, and.

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Adjusting the appliance door
hinges
If you would like the appliance door to
be cushioned so that it opens more
softly, the spring tension on the appli-
ance door can be adjusted:
To do this, use an Allen key to adjust
the door hinges.
To reduce the appliance door open-
ing angle:
Turn the Allen key clockwise.
This tightens the hinges and makes it
harder to open the door wide.
To open the appliance door fully:
Turn the Allen key anti-clockwise.
The hinge is looser, making it easier to
open the door.
Limiting the opening angle of
the appliance door
The door hinges are set ex works to en-
able the appliance door to be opened
wide.
However if the opening angle of the ap-
pliance door needs to be limited for any
reason, the hinge can be adjusted to
accommodate this.
If the appliance door hits an adjacent
wall when opened, for example, the
opening angle can be limited toapprox.
90°:
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the refri-
geration appliance is installed.
Insert the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The appliance door opening angle is
now limited to approx. 90°.

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Installing the appliance
To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:
Parts required for installation
All installation parts are number coded.
This coding is also used in the installa-
tion instructions.
Preparing the appliance
Position the refrigeration appliance in
front of the niche.
Hold the plinth facing at the side and
pull it forwards and off.
You have a choice of two different
ways of securing your appliance:
1. Secured at the top
This method is suitable for securing
the appliance underneath a worktop,
e.g. a laminated one). The worktop
must be suitable for screwing a
bracket on to.
With the appliance feet fully extended
the appliance should sit lightly ten-
sioned between the floor and the
worktop.
2. Secured at the side
This method is suitable for securing
the appliance underneath a solid
worktop, e.g. a granite one). The fur-
niture side walls to the right and left
of the refrigeration appliance must be
suitable for screwing brackets to.
With the feet fully extended the refri-
geration appliance will sit lower than
the worktop.

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1.Secured at the top
Fit the bracket in the aperture in the
appliance lid.
Bend the bracket at the perforated
position.
2.Secured at the side
Both ends of the bracket must be
bent.
Fit the bracket in the aperture in the
appliance lid.
Bend the bracket at the perforated
position.
Remove the bracket from the aper-
ture and insert the straight end of the
bracket.
Now bend this end of the bracket at
the perforated position.

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Positioning the refrigeration appli-
ance
Risk of damaging the power
cable.
When pushing the refrigeration appli-
ance into its niche, the power cable
can get trapped and damaged.
Carefully push the refrigeration appli-
ance into the niche.
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.
Risk of damaging the appliance
feet.
The appliance feet can break off.
The feet should be almost fully
screwed in when you push the refri-
geration appliance into the niche.
Tip: Before pushing the appliance into
the niche the two rear feet should be
loosened by half a turn. After pushing it
into the niche, the feet will be easier to
adjust from the front (see “Aligning the
refrigeration appliance”).
Position the power cable so that the
refrigeration appliance can be con-
nected easily once installed.
Tip: To help you push it into position, tie
a piece of string around the plug to
“lengthen” the power cable.
Then pull the power cable by the end of
the string through the housing unit.
If the refrigeration appliance is
pushed too far into the niche, the ap-
pliance door may not close properly
once the furniture panel has been fit-
ted. This can cause ice to build up,
condensate to accumulate and lead
to faults in the appliance. These can
all lead to increased energy con-
sumption.
Push the refrigeration appliance into
the niche, making sure a gap of
42mm is maintained all round
between the appliance carcase and
the front of the housing unit side
walls.
Push the refrigeration appliance into
the niche until the front edges of the
hinges at the top and bottom are
flush with the front edge of the hous-
ing unit side wall.
This will create a gap all round of
42mm to the front edges of the hous-
ing unit side walls.

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On furniture with door fittings (e.g.
stubs, seals, etc.), the dimension of
these must be taken into account to
ensure there is a gap all round of
42mm.
Pull the refrigeration appliance for-
wards by the appropriate dimension.
Check again to make sure there is a
gap of 42mm to the front edges of
the door fittings.
Tip: If possible, remove the door fittings
and push the refrigeration appliance
into the niche until all fixing brackets at
the top and bottom are touching the
front edge of the housing unit side wall.
Aligning the refrigeration appliance
When securing the refrigeration appli-
ance in the niche at the top, it should
sit lightly tensioned between the floor
and the worktop.
Adjust the front and rear feet altern-
ately according to the height of the
niche and make sure the refrigeration
appliance is correctly aligned.
Proceed as follows:
Adjust both rear feet with appropriate
screws at the front right and left in the
appliance plinth using a flat-headed
screwdriver.
Use an Allen key to unscrew both
front feet.
Tip: As soon as the feet have been un-
screwed slightly, you can adjust them
with a screwdriver at the bottom of the
foot (see small illustration).

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The foam ensures the airflow is
separated to prevent malfunctioning
of the appliance.
Insert the piece of foam supplied.
Refit the plinth facing, but do not
secure it in position yet.
Without a continuous plinth facing:
Pull the plinth facing forwards until
the ventilation slats are in alignment
with adjacent cabinet plinth facings.
Hold the plinth facing securely and
attach it to the right and left using the
bolts supplied.
With a continuous plinth facing:
Push the plinth facing right up
against the refrigeration appliance,
and attach it to the right and left us-
ing bolts.
Fitting a continuous furniture plinth
facing
Ventilation takes place through a
ventilation grille in the appliance
plinth.
The ventilation grille must never be
obstructed.
If a continuous plinth facing is to be
fitted, a suitable ventilation gap will
need to be made in it for the ventila-
tion grille of the appliance:
Trim the furniture plinth facing (U) to
the correct height.
Adjust the height (V) along the niche
width (W) underneath the appliance
plinth facing.

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Securing the appliance in the niche
1.Secured at the top
2.Secured at the side
Screw the appliance into position on
the right and the left.
Fitting the furniture door
If fitted in a run of units make sure that
the top edge of the furniture door is at
the same height as neighbouring unit
doors.
The furniture door must be fitted cor-
rectly and not under tension.
The next section gives instructions on
how to fit a furniture door that is at
least 16–19 mm thick.
Ensure that the plinth facing is refitted
correctly.
The distance between the appliance
door and the fixing bracket is set to
8mm at the factory. Check this dis-
tance and adjust it if necessary.
Push the fitting aids up to the
height of the furniture door: the lower
edge X of the fitting aids must be at
the same height as the upper edge of
the furniture door being fitted (see
in diagram).

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Tip: Push up the fitting aids with the
furniture front until they are the same
height as the doors of adjacent kitchen
units.
Undo the nuts and take the fixing
bracket off together with the fitting
aids.
Using a pencil, lightly mark a line
down the centre of the inside of the
furniture door .
Hang the fixing bracket with the
fitting aids onto the inside of the fur-
niture door. Align the fixing bracket
centrally.
Attach the fixing bracket securely us-
ing at least 6 short chipboard
screws. (On cassette doors only
use 4 screws on the edges). Drill
holes into the furniture door if neces-
sary.
Pull the fitting aids upwards to re-
move them .
Turn them around and fit them into
the middle slots on the fixing bracket
for safe keeping.

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Fit the side cover to the fixing bracket
on the opposite side of the hinge.
Turn the furniture door over and at-
tach the handle (if required).
Open the appliance door.
Hang the furniture door onto the ad-
justing bolts.
Loosely attach the nuts on the ad-
justing bolts.
Close the door and check the dis-
tance between the door and neigh-
bouring furniture doors.
Align to match neighbouring doors if
necessary:
Side adjustments X are made by slid-
ing the furniture door, and height ad-
justments Y by turning adjusting
bolts with a screwdriver.

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Whilst counterholding adjusting
bolts with a screwdriver, tighten
nuts on the appliance door with
screwdriver.
Attach the appliance door and the
furniture door using screws through
fixing brackets:
- Drill holes in the furniture door (mark
the position of the holes first).
- Screw in the short chipboard
screws (4x14mm).
Align the furniture door along the
depth plane Z: loosen the screws in
the long slots at the top of the appli-
ance door as well as under the ap-
pliance door. By moving the fur-
niture door, create a gap of 2mm
between the furniture door and the
front edge of the niche. Align accord-
ing to the adjacent furniture doors.
Close the door, check it is secured
correctly, and align it with adjacent
furniture doors.
Tighten all the screws again.

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Fit the cover in position.
To make sure the appliance is cor-
rectly fitted:
- The door must close properly.
- The door must not touch the housing
unit.
- The seal at the top edge of the
handle side must fit properly.
To double check place a torch in the
appliance and close the door.
Turn the lights out in the room. If you
can see any light shining out from the
sides double check the installation.

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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for con-
nection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10A.
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. VDE0100 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 3mm. These in-
clude miniature circuit breakers, fuses
and contactors (EN60335).
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.
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.


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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
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Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: 1300 464 353
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Jing' an District
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Tel: +86 21 6157 3500
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E-mail: [email protected],
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Fax: (852) 3579 1404
Email:
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Commercial Plot 9,
Mathura Road, Jasola,
New Delhi - 110025
E-mail: customercare@miele.in
Website: www.miele.in
India
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Ireland
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Phone: +603-6209-0288
Fax: +603-6205-3768
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IRD 98 463 631
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Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
New Zealand
Tel: 0800 464 353
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Singapore 138565
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Fax: +65 6735 1161
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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:
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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. 10 838 150 / 03en-GB
K 31222 Ui, K 31242 UiF
