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. 10 698 510
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
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 20
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 20
Cleaning the appliance................................................................................... 20
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 21
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 21
The correct temperature................................................................................... 22
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 22
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 23
Using Super freeze ............................................................................................ 24
Super freeze function ..................................................................................... 24
Switching on Super freeze ............................................................................. 24
Switching off Super freeze ............................................................................. 24
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 25
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 25
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 25
Switching the alarm off early............................................................................... 25
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 26
Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 26
To adjust the brightness of the display...................................................... 26
Activating or deactivating the .................................................................... 27
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 28
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 28
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 28
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 28
Contents
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Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 29
Storage time for frozen food........................................................................... 31
Defrosting frozen goods ................................................................................. 31
Cooling drinks quickly .................................................................................... 32
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 33
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
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 38
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 38
Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............. 38
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................. 39
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 40
Noises................................................................................................................. 45
Service................................................................................................................ 46
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 46
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 46
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 46
Installation.......................................................................................................... 47
Installation ........................................................................................................... 47
Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 47
Location.......................................................................................................... 47
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 48
Fitting wall spacers supplied.......................................................................... 49
Installing the refrigeration appliance .............................................................. 49
Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units ........................ 50
Appliance dimensions .................................................................................... 52
Contents
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Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 53
Remove the door handle................................................................................ 54
Removing the appliance door ........................................................................ 54
Changing the lower hinge plate over ............................................................. 55
Changing the upper hinge plate over............................................................. 56
Changing over the spring clip and the hinge pin ........................................... 56
Refitting the door............................................................................................ 57
Refitting the handle ........................................................................................ 57
Aligning the appliance doors............................................................................... 58
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 59
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
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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
17
Control panel
a
On/Off button
b
Super freeze button
c
Display.
The brightness of the display
changes automatically to the set
brightness level if the appliance has
not been used for a while. As soon as
a button is touched the display lights
up to the maximum brightness level.
d
Lock symbol
e
Menu symbol.
(Settings mode:
for setting the display brightness
level, for switching the lock on/off.)
f
Alarm symbol
g
Temperature display
h
Temperature selector button
i
Alarm off button
j
Super freeze symbol
k
Display brightness symbol
Guide to the appliance
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This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
a
Control panel with display
b
Frost Free module
c
Top freezer drawer, can also be used
as a freezer tray
d
Freezer drawers
(number depends on model)
For easier installation there are trans-
port handles on the back at the top and
transport wheels underneath the appli-
ance.
Accessories
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Accessories supplied
Ice cube tray
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.
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.
Before using for the first time
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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 the appliance
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Switching on and off
21
Switching on
To enable the temperature to get suffi-
ciently cold inside the appliance, allow
the appliance to run for approx.
2hours before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer until it
has reached the required coldness (at
least -18°C).
Press the button.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The temperature
display and the alarm symbol will
flash at the same time until the required
temperature is reached.
Switching off the refrigeration
appliance
Press the button until the display
goes out.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated (see “Selecting further
settings – Activating and deactivating
the safety 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.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up in-
side.
The correct temperature
22
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.
Setting the temperature
Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the tem-
perature you want lights up 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 change up
until the setting for -32°C is reached. It
will then drop back to the -15°C set-
ting.
The temperature can be set slightly
colder within the displayed ranges
(e.g. between -15°C and -18°C).
Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the indicator
for -15°C lights up.
Press the temperature button again
for approx.5seconds to set the tem-
perature.
The colder temperature setting has now
been set within this temperature range.
It is, however, not visible in the display.
The correct temperature
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Temperature display
The temperature display on the control
panel always shows the required tem-
perature.
The temperature can be adjusted from
-15°C to -32°C.
The temperature display will flash if:
- The temperature is not within the
range that can be displayed, e.g. be-
cause the refrigeration appliance has
just been switched on.
- A different temperature has just been
set.
- The temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This short-term loss of coldness is no
cause for concern if:
- The door has been left open for a
while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of frozen food.
- Fresh food is being frozen.
The temperature display will light up
constantly once the temperature has
dropped and reached approx. -10°C.
Using Super freeze
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The Super freeze function can also
be switched on.
Super freeze function
For optimum results switch on the Su-
per freeze function before putting fresh
food into the freezer section. This helps
food to freeze quickly and retain its nu-
trients, vitamins, flavours and appear-
ance.
Exceptions:
- When placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen
- When freezing up to 2kg of fresh
food daily
The SuperFreeze function should be
switched on 6hours before placing
food in the freezer section.
When freezing the maximum amount
of food the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 24hours be-
forehand.
When SuperFreeze is switched on, the
appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
The SuperFreeze function will switch it-
self off automatically after approx.
65hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
time before the SuperFreeze function
turns off.
Tip: To save energy, you can manually
switch off SuperFreeze once the freezer
reaches a constant temperature of
-18°C or colder. Monitor the temperat-
ure in the freezer section.
When SuperFreeze is switched off, the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
Switching on Super freeze
Press the Super freeze button.
The Super freeze symbol lights up.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
Switching off Super freeze
Press the Super freeze button.
The Super freeze symbol will go out.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
Temperature and door alarm
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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 dis-
play and the alarm symbol will flash.
An alarm tone will also sound.
The temperature the refrigeration appli-
ance is set at determines the temperat-
ure the appliance recognises as being
too warm.
Audible and visual signals will be activ-
ated, for example:
- When the refrigeration appliance is
switched on, if the temperature in the
temperature zone differs greatly from
the set temperature.
- If a lot of room air enters the freezer
when frozen goods are being loaded,
rearranged 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 refrigeration appliance has a
fault.
The alarm will stop and the alarm sym-
bol will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again. The
temperature display will light up again
constantly.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
If the temperature in the freezer re-
mains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen goods can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
food.
Check whether the frozen goods
have started to defrost. If they have,
check that the food is safe to use
and if it is, use it as soon as possible
or cook it before freezing it again.
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 alarm off early
If the alarm disturbs you, it can be
turned off early.
Press the button.
The alarm will stop.
If the alarm is due to the temperature
rising, the symbol will stay on until
the set temperature has been reached.
Selecting further settings
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Settings mode
Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
To adjust the brightness of the
display
Activating or deactivating the
lock
Settings mode is indicated by the menu
symbol in the display.
The procedure for accessing settings
mode and for changing settings is de-
scribed below.
To adjust the brightness of the dis-
play
The display brightness can be adjusted
to suit lighting conditions in the room.
The brightness of the display can be
altered in 5 stages. The factory default
setting is level 1.
Press the SuperFreeze button for
approx. 5seconds.
The menu symbol lights up. Settings
mode is now active. The lock symbol
flashes.
Press the button for setting the tem-
perature to access the display
brightness function.
The lock symbol goes out and the
display brightness symbol will start
flashing.
Press the SuperFreeze button
briefly to confirm your choice.
The brightness symbol lights up.
Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the bright-
ness level you want is reached.
The more fields that are lit up in the
temperature display, the brighter the
display.
Press the SuperFreeze button
briefly to confirm your choice.
The brightness symbol flashes. The
selected setting is now applied.
To quit settings mode:
Press the On/Off control.
or
Wait 5minutes.
The menu symbol and the bright-
ness symbol go out. The required
temperature appears in the display.
Selecting further settings
27
Activating or deactivating the
The lock function can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off by mistake.
– To activate the lock
Press the Super freeze button for
approx. 5seconds.
The menu symbol lights up. Settings
mode is now active. The lock symbol
flashes.
Press the Super freeze button
briefly to access the lock function.
The lock symbol lights up. The fields
for -15°C and -21°C light up in the
temperature display.
Press the Super freeze button
briefly to activate the lock.
The lock symbol flashes. The fields
for -15°C and -21°C in the temperat-
ure display go out. The lock symbol
will light up.
To quit settings mode press the On/
Off button.
or
wait 5minutes.
The menu symbol goes out and the
temperature display shows the required
temperature. The lock symbol lights
up.
– To deactivate the lock
Press the Super freeze button for
approx. 5seconds.
The menu symbol lights up. Settings
mode is now active. The lock symbol
flashes.
Press the Super freeze button
briefly to access the lock function.
The lock symbol will light up and the
-18 °C field will light up in the temperat-
ure display.
Press the Super freeze button
briefly to deactivate the lock.
The lock symbol flashes. The -18°C
field in the temperature display will go
out.
To quit settings mode press the On/
Off button.
or
wait 5minutes.
The menu symbol goes out and the
temperature display shows the required
temperature. The lock symbol goes
out.
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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/24hrs”.
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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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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Before placing food in the appliance
When freezing more than 2kg 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 food in the freezer section
If the food is too heavy, this can
cause damage.
Loading food which is too heavy can
cause damage to the freezer draw-
ers/glass shelves.
Do not exceed the relevant maximum
load:
–Top freezer drawer = 15kg
–Bottom freezer drawer = 10kg
–All other freezer drawers = 25kg
–Glass plates = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
–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.
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 food in the freezer
drawer and push it back in.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
Freezer tray
The top freezer drawer in your refrigera-
tion appliance can be used as a freezer
tray.
The freezer tray can be used to gently
freeze small items such as berries,
herbs, vegetables, etc.
The food largely keeps its shape and
does not freeze together in a lump.
Space the food out loosely on the
tray.
Leave to freeze for 10 to 12 hours. Then
transfer to freezer bags or containers
and place in the freezer drawers.
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Adjusting the interior fittings
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.
Defrosting
34
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
35
Do not let water get into the elec-
tronic unit.
Risk of damage due to moisture
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner can
damage plastic and electrical com-
ponents.
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 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
36
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.
Leave the door open to air the appli-
ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.
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37
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
- all drawers and the compartment lid
(depending on model)
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
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.
Cleaning and care
38
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 door seal
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 soft cloth.
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
39
Starting up the appliance after
cleaning
Slide all shelves back into the appli-
ance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the Super freeze function
for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required temperat-
ure, place the food back in the freezer
drawers and put them back in the
freezer. Then close the appliance
door.
Switch off the Super freeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
Problem solving guide
40
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.
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 refri-
geration appliance is
too low.
The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or the ventilation gaps in the housing unit,
the compressor and the metal grille (heat exchanger)
at the back of the appliance are dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Dust the ventilation gaps, the compressor and the
heat exchanger regularly.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in
the appliance for freezing.
Only open the appliance door when necessary and
for as short a time as possible.
Problem solving guide
41
Problem Cause and remedy
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance door is not properly closed. A thick
layer of ice may have formed in the freezer zone.
Close the appliance door.
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 refrigeration appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The
higher the ambient temperature, the longer the com-
pressor has to run.
See “Installation – Location”.
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 SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
You can switch off the SuperFreeze function earlier
to save energy.
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
42
Problem Cause and remedy
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.
Problem solving guide
43
Display warnings
Message Cause and remedy
The symbol lights up
in the display, the appli-
ance does not get cold,
although the appliance
controls are working.
Demo mode is activated. This allows the appliance
to be presented in the showroom without the cooling
system being switched on. Do not activate this set-
ting for domestic use.
Contact Miele Service for instructions on how to
switch Demo mode off.
is lit up in the display
and the appliance can-
not be used.
The safety lock has been activated.
Deactivate the safety lock temporarily or switch it
off completely (see “Selecting further settings -
Activating or deactivating the safety lock”).
The alarm tone is
sounding and the
symbol and the tem-
perature display are
flashing.
The temperature alarm has been activated (see
“Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in
the refrigeration appliance is too warm or too cold.
Possible reasons for this include:
– The appliance door has been opened too fre-
quently.
– A large quantity of fresh food has been placed
in the freezer without switching on the Super-
Freeze function.
– A prolonged power cut (mains outage) has oc-
curred.
Rectify the cause of the alarm. will go out.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has star-
ted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, it should be
used as soon as possible. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
A buzzer is sounding. The door alarm has been activated.
Close the appliance door. The buzzer will stop.
The symbol and the
temperature display are
flashing.
This indicates an appliance fault:
Call Service.
Problem solving guide
44
Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
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. 1minute and then try again.
It should now open without force.
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
45
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
46
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*
47
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.
Your refrigeration appliance must not be
installed “side-by-side” because it is
not equipped with built-in heating units
in the side panels.
If you want to place several refrigeration
appliances next to each other, a dis-
tance of 100mm must be maintained
between them.
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.
Installation
*INSTALLATION*
48
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.
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 +10to +32°C
N +16to +32°C
ST +16to +38°C
T +16to +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*
49
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. 35mm
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.
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Aligning the appliance
To align the appliance, adjust the
front feet using the spanner supplied
Installing the refrigeration appliance
in a run of kitchen units
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.
Top box
Refrigeration appliance
Housing unit
Wall
* The appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35mm for refrigeration appli-
ances with wall spacers fitted.
The refrigeration appliance can be built
into any run of kitchen units and in-
stalled directly next to a kitchen fur-
niture housing unit. The appliance front
must protrude in front of furniture fronts
by at least 34mm at the sides and by at
least 55mm in the middle. This enables
the appliance door to be opened and
shut without being obstructed. To
match the height of the rest of the kit-
chen units, the refrigeration appliance
can be fitted with a suitable top box.
When installed next to a wall, a dis-
tance of at least 55mm must be main-
tained on the hinge side between the
wall and the refrigeration appli-
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ance. This equates to the distance
that the handle protrudes by when the
door is open.
The larger the ventilation gap, the
more economically the compressor
will work.
- A ventilation gap of at least 50mm
depth must be provided at the back
of the refrigeration appliance behind
the whole width of the top box for air
to circulate.
- The ventilation gap under the ceiling
must be at least 300cm
2
to ensure
that warm air can escape without ob-
struction.
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Appliance dimensions
A
[mm]
B
[mm]
C
[mm]
FN22062ws 1250 600 630*
FN24062ws 1450 600 630*
FN26062ws 1650 600 630*
FN28062ws 1850 600 630*
* Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35mm with the wall
spacers supplied fitted.
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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:
- the spanner supplied
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance door and your floor from
damage.
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Remove the door handle
Open the appliance door.
Pull door handle. The sidebar
will then slide back.
Pull sidebar firmly to the back out
of the guides on the mounting plate.
Now loosen the four screws (TX15) in
the mounting plate and remove the
handle.
Remove the cover caps from the op-
posite side, and fit them into the
empty holes.
Removing the appliance door
Danger of injury when removing
the upper door.
The appliance door is not secure
once the hinge pin has been re-
moved.
The appliance door must be held by
a second person.
Carefully tip the appliance back with
the help of a second person, and un-
screw the safety screw from the
right-hand lower hinge plate.
Open the appliance door.
Hold the appliance door on the
handle side and at the bottom, and
carefully lift it off. Hinge pin with
washer will be released from hinge
plate.
If it does not release itself:
Press hinge pin together with
washer out of the hinge plate from
underneath.
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If the hinge components (hinge
plate and hinge pin) are not screwed
in tightly enough, the door can fall off
or may not close properly. Cooling
will be less efficient, and condensate
will build up in the interior and this
can cause a build-up of ice.
Screw the hinge plate and the hinge
pin in securely.
Check all screws and tighten if ne-
cessary.
Changing the lower hinge plate over
Undo the screws and remove the
hinge plate .
Slightly loosen the screw in hinge
part on hinge plate. Screw it
into the opposite hole in hinge
plate and then tighten the screws.
Remove stopper and fit it in the
opposite hole in the hinge plate.
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 onto the oppos-
ite side, using only the outer two
slots. Do not use the screw in the
middle hole because you will not be
able to align the door later on with the
outer slots.
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Changing the upper hinge plate over
Unscrew hinge pin with the span-
ner supplied.
Use a flat blade screwdriver to re-
move covers .
Fit the upper hinge pin to the op-
posite side using the spanner sup-
plied.
Replace covers on their opposite
sides. Fit them at the back and then
slide them forwards to engage in po-
sition.
Remover stopper from the door
bearing bush in the appliance door
and replace it on the opposite side.
Changing over the spring clip and the
hinge pin
Using a screwdriver, remove the
spring clip from the bottom of the
door and fit it on the opposite side.
Remove hinge pin together with its
washer .
Important! The gap in the washer
must fit over the stub on hinge pin
so that the washer sits correctly
above the washer on the hinge pin.
Fit the hinge pin together with
washer in the door bearing bush
on the opposite side. Important! The
stub must point to the inside of the
appliance door and the gap to the
outside.
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Refitting the door
Take the appliance door and guide
the upper door bearing bush into the
hinge pin at the top of the appliance.
Swing the door in, and fit hinge pin
into hinge plate.
Important! If necessary turn the hinge
pin so the stub points to the inside of
the door and the gap to the outside.
The hinge pin will then engage in posi-
tion.
Carefully tip the appliance back with
the help of a second person, and
screw the safety screwback in to
the support. Tighten it with the span-
ner supplied.
Realign the door with the appliance
housing again if necessary using the
long slots in the lower hinge plate.
Then tighten the screws.
Refitting the handle
The door seal will be damaged if
the handle is fitted incorrectly.
Please make sure you follow the in-
structions below carefully when you
refit the handle.
Loosely attach the handle to the op-
posite side of the door with the two
front screws .
Mounting plate must be positioned
on the side of the door so that when the
door is closed it is flush with the side of
the appliance.
If this is not the case:
Turn the two pre-mounted set screws
with a hex key until the mounting
plate is positioned at the correct
angle.
Firmly tighten all 4 screws .
From the appliance side, slide the
sidebar into the guide on the
mounting plate until it audibly clicks
into place.
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Permanent damage to the door seal.
Make sure that the sidebar does
not come into contact with the door
seal when the door is opened.
If the sidebar does touch the seal:
Realign the mounting plate using
the set screws until the mounting
plate and the sidebar are at the
correct angle and the sidebar no
longer touches the seal when the
door is opened.
Aligning the appliance doors
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.
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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.
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:
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. 10 698 510 / 02en-GB
FN 22062 ws, FN 24062 ws, FN 26062 ws, FN 28062 ws
