Operating instructions
Fridge-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. 11 746 390
Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Installation.......................................................................................................... 16
Installation site..................................................................................................... 16
Side-by-side combinations ............................................................................ 17
Climate range ................................................................................................. 17
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 18
Furniture door panel ............................................................................................ 18
Horizontal and vertical gaps........................................................................... 18
Weight of the furniture door ........................................................................... 19
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 20
Installation in a tall unit/side view................................................................... 20
Connections and ventilation........................................................................... 21
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors ............................................. 22
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 23
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 25
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 26
Start display ........................................................................................................ 28
Using the appliance........................................................................................ 28
Settings mode ........................................................................................... 29
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 31
Using the door shelf fine adjustment ............................................................. 31
Repositioning the door shelf with fine adjustment ......................................... 31
Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf.................................................................. 32
Clipping the egg trays on ............................................................................... 32
Adjusting or removing the bottle holder......................................................... 32
Moving the adjustable shelf/adjustable shelf with lighting............................. 32
Space for a baking tray .................................................................................. 33
Moving the charcoal filters ............................................................................. 33
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 34
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 36
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 36
Connecting the refrigeration appliance .......................................................... 36
Switching the refrigeration appliance on............................................................. 36
Switching off the refrigeration appliance............................................................. 37
Switching off the refrigerator section separately............................................ 37
Switching off for longer periods of time ......................................................... 37
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The correct temperature................................................................................... 38
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 39
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer sections................................ 39
Possible temperature settings ........................................................................ 39
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling .................................. 40
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 43
Explanation of the different settings.................................................................... 43
Party mode ................................................................................................. 43
Holiday mode............................................................................................ 43
Switching the lock function/ on............................................................. 43
Sabbath mode ............................................................................................ 44
Information on Sabbath mode .................................................................... 45
Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ............................... 45
Miele@home ................................................................................................... 46
Changing the volume of the alarms and buzzers/ ................................ 48
Adjusting the display brightness ............................................................... 48
Switching off Demo mode........................................................................... 48
Resetting the settings to their default settings......................................... 49
Information .................................................................................................. 49
Charcoal filter change indicator................................................................. 49
Cleaning mode ......................................................................................... 49
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 50
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 52
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 52
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 53
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 53
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 54
Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer............................................................. 55
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 57
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 57
Maximum freezing capacity ........................................................................... 57
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 57
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 58
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 59
Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 60
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 60
Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 60
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 61
Contents
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Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 62
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 62
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 63
Cleaning the inside of the appliance ................................................................... 64
Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher........................................... 64
Removing, dismantling and cleaning accessories .............................................. 65
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 70
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 70
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 70
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 71
The interior lighting is not working ...................................................................... 80
Noises................................................................................................................. 82
Service................................................................................................................ 83
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 83
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 83
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 83
EU Conformity declaration ............................................................................... 84
UK Conformity declaration............................................................................... 85
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
6
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.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
7
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.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
8
- 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.
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.
Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with
the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent
standard.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described,
for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO
45001.
Warning and Safety instructions
9
If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must
only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the
user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori-
ginal Miele spare parts are used.
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.
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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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 classF.
Proper installation
When installing the refrigeration appliance, it is a mandatory re-
quirement to follow the installation instructions supplied with it.
Two people are required to install the refrigeration appliance.
Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in the install-
ation instructions supplied with the appliance.
Only install the refrigeration appliance in a solid, rectangular and
level housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling
drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.
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 original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-
ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Transport
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
- bending any pipework, or
- scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.
Caring for the environment
15
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
Electrical and electronic 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 human health and to the environment
if disposed of with household waste or
if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with household 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 old 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 refrigerant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal. For further informa-
tion, see “Warning and safety instruc-
tions” in these operating instructions.
Installation
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Installation site
Risk of damage and danger of
injury due to the refrigeration appli-
ance tipping over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance door is open.
Keep the appliance door(s) closed
until the refrigeration appliance has
been built in. The refrigeration appli-
ance must be secured in its building-
in niche in accordance with the oper-
ating and installation instructions.
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.
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.
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding on the installation site,
please bear in mind that your refrigera-
tion appliance will use more energy if
installed near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat.
Avoid direct sunlight.
The higher the ambient temperature,
the longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, please note:
- The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed be-
hind the appliance.
- The plug and power cable must not
touch the rear of the refrigeration ap-
pliance as they could be damaged by
vibrations from the appliance.
- Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind this refrigeration appliance.
Installation
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Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
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(s) closes
(close) properly and the refrigeration
appliance is installed in accordance
with these installation instructions. It
is essential to comply with the spe-
cified ventilation cutout require-
ments.
Side-by-side combinations
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.
Exception: your refrigeration appliance
can be installed next to another refriger-
ation appliance with an integrated heat-
ing unit if each appliance is built into a
separate niche. Please contact your
dealer for specific information about
which combinations will work with your
refrigeration appliance.
Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient 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.
Installation
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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.
Air at the back of the refrigeration appli-
ance gets warm. The appliance housing
unit must therefore be constructed to
allow sufficient space for ventilation
(see “Installation dimensions” and the
installation instructions provided).
Furniture door panel
Horizontal and vertical gaps
Depending on the style of kitchen fur-
niture, the thickness and edge radius of
the furniture door panel and the gap
that runs around the door, vertically and
horizontally, are specified.
It is essential to pay attention to the
following:
- Horizontal gap
The gap between the furniture door
panel and the housing unit door above
or below it must be at least 3mm.
- Vertical gap
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 appliance door could collide with
the adjoining 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.
This must be taken into consideration
when planning your kitchen and when
replacing an old refrigeration appliance
with a new one to ensure the installation
conditions required are met.
Installation
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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.
The maximum permissible weights of
the furniture doors in kg are:
Refrigeration
appliance
Upper
furniture
door
panel
Lower
furniture
door
panel
KFN 7764 D 18 12
Installation
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Building-in dimensions
Installation in a tall unit/side view
All dimensions are given in mm.
* The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560mm deep niche. The
refrigeration appliance is fully functional in a 550mm niche but the energy con-
sumption will be slightly higher.
Before installation, ensure the housing unit dimensions are the correct size.
Installation
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Connections and ventilation
All dimensions are given in mm.
The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure
the correct functioning of the refrigeration appliance.
a
View from the front
b
Mains connection cable, length 2200 mm.
A longer connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service
Department.
c
Ventilation cross-section min. 200 cm
2
d
Ventilation
e
No connection sockets in this area
Installation
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Limiting the opening angle of
the appliance doors
The door hinges are set to enable the
appliance doors to be opened wide.
If the opening angle of the doors needs
to be limited to approx. 90°, the hinge
can be adjusted to accommodate this.
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the refri-
geration appliance is installed.
The refrigerator section door must be
taken off in order to insert the pins into
the upper hinge of the freezer section
door (see the installation instructions
provided).
Insert the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
This will limit the opening angles of the
appliance doors to approx. 90°.
Installation
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Electrical connection
The refrigeration appliance must only be
connected to an earthed socket using
the connection cable supplied.
The socket must be easily accessible
after the refrigeration appliance has
been installed. If the socket is not easily
accessible, ensure that a suitable
means of disconnection is provided on
the installation side for each pole.
Risk of fire from overheating.
Connecting the refrigeration appli-
ance to a multi-socket plug adapter
or to an extension lead can overload
the cable.
For safety reasons, do not use an ex-
tension lead or multi-socket adapter.
The electrical system must comply with
local and national safety regulations
(BS7671 in the UK).
For safety reasons, we recommend us-
ing a type residual current device
(RCD) in the assigned electrical installa-
tion for connecting the refrigeration ap-
pliance.
If the mains connection cable is dam-
aged, it must only be replaced with a
specific mains connection cable of the
same type (available from the Miele
Customer Service Department). For
safety reasons, such replacement may
only be carried out by a qualified spe-
cialist or the Miele Customer Service
Department.
These operating instructions and the
data plate indicate the nominal power
consumption and the appropriate fuse
rating. Compare this information with
the data of the on-site electrical con-
nection. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation on
an autonomous power supply system or
a power supply system that is not syn-
chronised with the mains power supply
(e.g. island networks, back-up systems)
is possible. A prerequisite for operation
is that the power supply system com-
plies with the specifications of
EN50160 or an equivalent standard.
The function and operation of the pro-
tective measures provided in the do-
mestic electrical installation and in this
Miele product must also be maintained
in isolated operation or in operation that
is not synchronised with the mains
power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in
the installation. As described, for ex-
ample, in the current version of VDE-
AR-E 2510-2.
Installation
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Connecting the refrigeration appli-
ance
Insert the plug connector into the
socket at the back of the refrigeration
appliance.
Make sure that the plug connector has
clicked into position correctly.
Insert the plug of the refrigeration ap-
pliance into the socket.
The refrigeration appliance is now con-
nected to the electricity supply.
Saving energy
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How to save energy:
Installation
site
The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am-
bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process.
Therefore, you should:
- Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room.
- Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source
(heater element, cooker).
- Protect the refrigeration appliance from direct sunlight.
- Ensure an ideal ambient temperature of 20°C.
- Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to remove any
dust.
Temperature
setting
The colder the temperature, the higher the energy consumption.
The following settings are recommended:
- 4 to 5°C in the refrigerator section.
- -18°C in the freezer section.
Use Energy consumption is increased by heat input and impeded air
circulation. Therefore, you should:
- Only open the appliance door(s) when necessary and for as
short a time as possible. Arrange the food in such a way that
makes it easy to find in the appliance.
- Always close the appliance door(s) properly after opening
them.
- Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in
the refrigeration appliance.
- Store food well packaged or covered.
- Do not overfill the compartments to allow air to circulate.
- Place frozen food in the fridge zone to defrost.
- Keep drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Guide to the appliance
26
Guide to the appliance
27
a
Display
b
Fan with lighting
c
Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight 2.0)
d
Egg tray
e
Door shelf with fine adjustment
f
Dry back wall
g
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
h
Space for a baking tray (ComfortSize)
i
Compartment lid for setting the humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer
j
DailyFresh drawer for fruit and vegetables (humidity-controlled)
k
Condensate channel and drain hole
l
Freezer section interior lighting
m
Freezer drawers
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Start display
The touch display can be scratched by pointed or sharp objects, e.g. pens.
Only touch the display with your fingers.
If your fingers are cold, the touch display may not react.
°C
5
-18
°C
1
2
3
4
5
a
Temperature display for fridge zone
b
Temperature display for freezer section
c
Settings mode
sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode
d
Display for Miele@home connection status
(only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up)
e
Demo mode display
(only visible when the Demo mode function has been switched on)
Using the appliance
Touch the area/symbol you want on the start display.
Swipe left or right across the display until the value/symbol you want is shown in
the middle.
Tap on the option you want on the display to confirm.
The selected value/symbol will light up orange (except for a few exceptions).
To leave the Settings level, tap on or OK.
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Settings mode
In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their
settings to some extent:
Symbol Function Factory
default
Switch the Party mode function on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Off
Switch the Holiday mode function on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Off
/ Switch the system lock on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
(off)
Switching the refrigeration appliance off
(see “Switching on and off”)
Switch the Sabbath mode function on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Off
Call up information on the Sabbath mode function
(see “Selecting further settings”)
––
Change the time before the door alarm is triggered
(see “Selecting further settings”)
1:00
Change over the cooling circuit
(metrological function, not relevant for the customer)
Off
Set up the Miele@home function for the first time,
activate and deactivate WiFi
or reset the network configuration
(see “Selecting further settings”)
App
/
Switch the keypad tone on or off On
/ Change the volume of the alarms and buzzers or switch
them off entirely
(see “Selecting further settings”)
On
/level5
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Change the display brightness
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Level4
°C / °F Change the temperature unit
(°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
°C
Switch the Demo mode function off
(only visible when switched on)
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Off
Reset to default settings
(see “Selecting further settings”)
––
Call up information (model designation and serial num-
ber) about your refrigeration appliance
(see “Selecting further settings”)
––
Switch on the reminder to change the
charcoal filter (see “Optional accessories”)
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Off
Switch Cleaning mode on or off
(see “Cleaning and care”)
Off
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Using the door shelf fine adjustment
Use the fine adjustment if you need
greater height clearance on the door
shelf/bottle shelf.
You can change the height of the door
shelf while it is loaded.
Hold the door shelf in both hands,
press the grey buttons on both sides
under it and move it.
Repositioning the door shelf with fine
adjustment
Only move the door/bottle shelves in
the appliance door when they are
empty.
Take hold of the sides of the door
shelf with both hands so that you are
touching each of the grey buttons un-
derneath it.
Press the grey buttons at the same
time and slide the door shelf up and
off the guide rails.
Remove the guide rail from the lugs
and move it to the desired position.
Move the second guide rail parallel to
the first rail.
Push the shelf down onto the guide
rails.
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Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf
Only move the door/bottle shelves in
the appliance door when they are
empty.
Push the door/bottle shelves up-
wards, then remove them by pulling
them forwards.
Replace the door/bottle shelves at
the required height.
Clipping the egg trays on
Clip the egg trays onto the rear edge
of the door shelf.
Adjusting or removing the bottle
holder
The non-slip fins of the bottle holder
make bottles more secure when you
open and close the appliance door.
The bottle holder can be moved to the
left or right to create more room for
drink cartons.
The bottle holder can be removed com-
pletely, e.g. for cleaning:
pull the bottle holder up to remove it.
Moving the adjustable shelf/ad-
justable shelf with lighting
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Raise the shelf slightly at the front
and pull it forwards a little.
Lift it until the notches at the side are
in line with the shelf supports. The
shelf can then be raised or lowered to
the required level.
Push the shelf in.
Make sure that the shelf with lighting
clicks into position.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from be-
ing dislodged by mistake.
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Space for a baking tray
A baking tray can be placed above the
drawers. The baking tray can be no
more than 466mm wide, 386mm deep
and 50mm high.
Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
Place the baking tray on the dividing
plate.
Tip: Let the baking tray cool down to
room temperature before putting it in
the refrigerator section.
Moving the charcoal filters
KKF-FS charcoal filters with holder
(Active AirClean) are available as op-
tional accessories (see “Optional ac-
cessories”).
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 “Optional
accessories”).
The holder for the charcoal filters sits
on a protective strip at the back of the
shelf.
To move the charcoal filter, pull the
holder upwards to remove it from the
protective strip.
Then pull the protective strip off the
shelf.
Refit it on the shelf you wish to use it
on.
Refit the holder on the protective
strip.
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Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
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.
MicroCloth HyClean
The MicroCloth HyClean is a multi-pur-
pose antibacterial cloth and is particu-
larly tear resistant and durable. It can be
used wet or dry, with or without clean-
ing agent.
KKF-FS charcoal filter with holder
(Active AirClean)
Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant
odours in the refrigerator section for im-
proved air quality.
KKF-RF replacement filters
(ActiveAirClean)
Replacement filters to the fit the holder
are available. We recommend replacing
the charcoal filters every 6months.
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.
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Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass
shelf (FlexiTray)
The pivotable glass shelf can be turned
180° clockwise, improving access to
the food placed at the back.
Organisation box
The organisation box makes it easier to
sort the food in the fridge zone drawer
in a clear manner.
Depending on the model, you may
need to remove the entire drawer to
insert and remove the organisation
box.
Optional accessories can be ordered
from the Miele webshop. They can
also be ordered from the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department (see end of
this booklet for contact details) or from
your Miele dealer.
Switching on and off
36
Before using for the first time
Remove all packaging material and
protective film.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories (see “Cleaning and
care”).
Connecting the refrigeration appli-
ance
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the electricity supply as described in
“Electrical connection”.
Miele will then appear on the appliance
display, followed by .
Switching the refrigeration ap-
pliance on
Open the appliance door.
Tap on the display.
The refrigeration appliance will start to
cool and the interior lighting will come
on when the appliance door is opened.
When the set freezer temperature is
reached, the
symbol disappears,
the temperature display of the freezer
section lights up constantly and the
alarm stops.
If the alarm annoys you, tap
.
The alarm will stop.
The appliance will gradually reach the
pre-set temperatures.
To enable the temperature to get suf-
ficiently cold inside the refrigeration
appliance, allow the appliance to run
for a few hours before placing food
in it. Do not place food in the refri-
geration appliance until it has
reached the preset temperature.
Do not place food in the freezer zone
until it has reached the preset tem-
perature (min. -18°C).
Switching on and off
37
Switching off the refrigeration
appliance
You can only switch the entire refrigera-
tion appliance in Settings mode.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
The cooling system and interior lighting
are switched off.
will appear in the display.
Please note: the refrigeration appli-
ance is not disconnected from the
power supply when it is switched off.
Switching off the refrigerator section
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch
off the freezer section. This is useful,
e.g. whilst on holiday.
Touch the temperature display for the
refrigerator section.
Swipe right until is shown in the
middle.
Tap.
The temperature display for the refriger-
ator section will go out. will appear in
the display.
The refrigerator section is switched off.
The temperature display for the freezer
section remains lit up.
Switching the refrigerator section
back on again separately
Tap in the temperature display for
the refrigerator section.
Tap.
The refrigerator section switches back
on.
Switching off for longer periods of
time
If, during a long absence, the refri-
geration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door is left
shut, there is a danger of mould
building up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the 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 off at the wall and disconnect
the plug from the socket, or discon-
nect the fuse.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up in-
side.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
two instructions if you are switching
the refrigerator section off for a longer
period of time.
The correct temperature
38
It is very important to set the correct
temperature to ensure the shelf life of
food. Reducing the temperature re-
duces the growth rate of microorgan-
isms. Food does not spoil as quickly.
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 zone
To freeze fresh food, a temperature of
-18°C is required. This will prolong the
storage life of your food and retain its
quality.
The correct temperature
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Temperature display
In normal operation, the temperature
display shows the current average
refrigerator section temperature and
the maximum freezer section tem-
perature.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this tem-
perature to then be shown as a con-
stant temperature on the display.
Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator/freezer sections
Touch the temperature display for the
section you want to change.
Swipe left or right until the temperat-
ure you want is shown in the middle.
Tap on the temperature you want to
confirm.
The temperature display will then
change back to the current refrigeration
and freezer temperature in the refrigera-
tion appliance.
Possible temperature settings
- Refrigerator section: 2to9°C
- Freezer section: -15to-26°C
If you change the temperature set-
ting:
check the temperature display after a
few hours. It will take this long for the
appliance to give an accurate read-
ing.
- Wait for approx.6hours if the refri-
geration appliance is not very full
- Wait for approx.24hours if the refri-
geration appliance is full
If, after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low:
Adjust the temperature again.
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
40
SuperCool
When switched on, the SuperCool
function can be used to rapidly re-
duce the temperature in the fridge
zone to its lowest setting (depending
on the ambient temperature). The refri-
geration appliance will work at full
power and lower the temperature. Se-
lect this function for the rapid chilling
of large amounts of fresh food or
drink.
When the SuperCool function is
switched on, the appliance may make
more noise than usual.
The SuperCool function should be
switched on 4hours before placing
food or drinks in the fridge zone.
The SuperCool function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
12hours. The refrigeration appliance
will then run at normal power again.
Tip: To save energy, you can switch the
SuperCool function off yourself once
food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Switching SuperCool on and off
Touch the temperature display for the
fridge zone.
Touch to switch the SuperCool
function on and off again.
When the SuperCool function is
switched on, will light up orange.
Tap on the temperature display to
leave the Settings level.
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
41
SuperFreeze
When switched on, the SuperFreeze
function can be used to rapidly re-
duce the temperature in the freezer
section to its lowest setting (depend-
ing on the ambient temperature). The
refrigeration appliance will work at full
power and lower the temperature. Se-
lect this function before freezing fresh
food. This helps food to freeze quickly
and retain its nutrients, vitamins, fla-
vours and appearance.
When the SuperFreeze function is
switched on, the appliance may make
more noise than usual.
SuperFreeze should be switched on
approx. 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.
The SuperFreeze function will
switch itself off automatically after a
maximum of 72hours. The refrigera-
tion appliance will then run at normal
power again. The quantity of fresh
food placed in the freezer will determ-
ine the duration before it switches off.
Tip: To save energy, you can switch the
SuperFreeze function off yourself once
food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.
You do not need to switch on the Su-
perFreeze function:
- If you are placing food that is
already frozen in the freezer
- If you only freeze up to 2kg of
fresh food daily
Switching SuperFreeze on and off
Touch the temperature display for the
freezer section.
Tap to switch the SuperFreeze
function on and off again.
When the SuperFreeze function is
switched on, will light up orange.
Tap on the temperature display to
leave the Settings level.
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
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DynaCool
When the DynaCool function is not
switched on, the natural circulation of
air in the appliance will cause different
temperature zones in the fridge zone,
as the cold, heavy air will sink to the
lowest section of the appliance. You
should bear this in mind when placing
food in the appliance (see “Storing
food in the refrigerator section”).
However, if you are storing a large
amount of similar food in the refriger-
ator at any one time, e.g., after your
weekly shop, it is a good idea to turn
on DynaCool. This way you can dis-
tribute the temperature on all the ad-
justable shelves inside the appliance
more evenly so that all the food in the
fridge zone will be chilled to about the
same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the temperature control.
Also switch on the DynaCool func-
tion when:
- The ambient temperature is high
(above approx. 30°C)
- The humidity levels are high (e.g. in
the summer)
The fan will always switch on automat-
ically when the compressor switches
on.
Tip: As the energy consumption in-
creases when DynaCool is switched
on, you should turn the DynaCool func-
tion off again under normal condi-
tions.
To save energy, the fan switches off
automatically whilst the door is open.
Switching DynaCool on and off
Touch the temperature display for the
fridge zone.
Touch to switch the DynaCool
function on and off again.
When the DynaCool function is
switched on, will light up orange.
Tap on the temperature display to
leave the Settings level.
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43
Explanation of the different
settings
Only the settings that require further ex-
planation are described below.
The door alarm and other warnings
are automatically suppressed when
you are in Settings mode.
Party mode
The Party mode function is recom-
mended if you wish to chill or freeze
large amounts of fresh food or drink
quickly.
Tip: Switch on the Party mode func-
tion approx. 4hours before placing
food and drinks in the appliance.
When Party mode is switched on, the
DynaCool, SuperCool and Super-
Freeze functions are switched on
automatically.
Party mode cannot be switched on
if the refrigerator section is switched
off or if Holiday mode is switched
on.
The Party mode function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
24hours. However, you can switch
the Party mode function off early at
any time.
Holiday mode
The Holiday mode function is use-
ful when you go on holiday, for ex-
ample, if you do not wish to switch off
the refrigerator section completely or
do not need a high degree of cooling.
If Holiday mode is switched on, this
will be indicated on the start display. It
can be switched off via the start display
or Settings mode.
The refrigerator section is regulated to a
temperature of 15°C, remaining in op-
eration whilst also saving energy.
The freezer section remains switched
on at the previously set temperature.
Food which does not go off quickly
can be stored in the refrigeration ap-
pliance for some time at this moderate
refrigerator temperature. Energy con-
sumption is lower than in normal oper-
ation.
This also prevents the build-up of
odours and mould which can occur if
the refrigerator section is switched off
and the appliance door is closed.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
The usability and quality of food in
the fridge zone may deteriorate if the
temperature remains above 4°C for
an extended period.
Only ever switch on the Holiday
mode function for a limited
period.
Do not store any temperature-sensit-
ive food which goes off easily, such
as fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and
dairy products, during this time.
Switching the lock function/ on
When the lock function is switched on,
it protects the refrigeration appliance
from being switched off unintentionally
and being adjusted unintentionally by
unauthorised persons, e.g. children.
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44
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
When the lock function is switched on,
will light up orange.
Close the appliance door. Only then
will the lock function be active.
Deactivating the lock function/
temporarily
If you want to adjust the temperature,
for example, you can deactivate the
lock function temporarily:
Touch the temperature display for the
section you want to adjust.
Touch for approx. 6seconds.
The display switches to the temperature
controls.
Now select the required settings.
Closing the appliance door will reactiv-
ate the lock function.
Switching the lock function/ off
completely
Tap.
Touch for approx. 6seconds.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
When the lock function is switched off,
will light up.
Sabbath mode
The appliance offers a Sabbath pro-
gramme for the purposes of religious
observance.
If Sabbath mode is switched on, this
will be indicated on the start display.
The display switches off after
3seconds.
When Sabbath mode is switched
on, you cannot make any settings on
your refrigeration appliance.
Ensure that the appliance doors are
properly closed, as visual and audible
alarms are switched off.
The Sabbath mode function will
switch off automatically after approx.
120hours.
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
the following are deactivated:
- Interior lighting when the door is
opened
- All audible and visual signals
- Temperature display
All other functions switched on previ-
ously remain activated.
Selecting further settings
45
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
As power failures are not indicated
while Sabbath mode is active,
food may be exposed to increased
temperatures for a certain period of
time. This will reduce the storage life
of the food.
If there is a power failure during Sab-
bath mode, check the quality of
the food.
Switching Sabbath mode off
Tap on the black display.
will appear on the display.
Tap.
lights up orange.
Tap on the symbol in Settings
mode.
When Sabbath mode is switched off,
the symbol will light up white.
Information on Sabbath mode
This product is certified by Star-K, an
international institute for kosher certific-
ation.
You can find the Star-K certification ver-
sion here.
Changing the time before the door
alarm
is triggered
You can set how quickly the door alarm
should sound after an appliance door
has been opened.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until
is shown
in the middle.
Tap
.
Swipe left or right until the time you
want between 30seconds and
3minutes 30seconds is shown in the
middle.
Tap on the setting you want to con-
firm.
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46
Miele@home
Your refrigeration appliance is
equipped with an integrated WiFi
module.
Networking is deactivated at the fact-
ory.
To use this feature, you will need:
- A WiFi network
- The Miele app
- A Miele user account You can create
a user account via the Miele app.
The Miele app will guide you as you
connect your refrigeration appliance to
your home WiFi network.
Once the refrigeration appliance is con-
nected to your WiFi network, you can
use the app to carry out the following
activities, for example:
- Call up information on the operating
status of your refrigeration appliance
- Change the settings on your refriger-
ation appliance
Connecting your refrigeration appliance
to your WiFi network will increase en-
ergy consumption, even when the ap-
pliance is switched off.
Make sure that the signal of your
WiFi network is sufficiently strong in
the place where you want to set up
your refrigeration appliance.
Availability of the WiFi connection
The WiFi connection shares a frequency
range with other appliances (including
microwave ovens and remote control
toys). This can give rise to sporadic or
even complete connection failures.
Therefore, the availability of featured
functions cannot be guaranteed.
Miele@home availability
The ability to use the Miele app de-
pends on the availability of the
Miele@home service in your country.
The Miele@home service is not avail-
able in every country.
For information about availability,
please visit www.miele.com.
Miele App
The Miele App is available to download
free of charge from the Apple App
Store
®
or from the Google Play Store™.
Selecting further settings
47
Setting up Miele@home for the first
time
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Tap on the connection method you
wish to use (app or WPS).
After you have successfully logged in,
will appear on the start display.
If a connection could not be created,
will appear.
In this case, start the process again.
Deactivating or activating the WiFi
connection
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Tap to deactivate the WiFi connec-
tion.
will appear on the display.
Tap to reactivate the WiFi connec-
tion.
Tap to exit the menu level.
When the WiFi connection is active,
will light up on the start display.
Resetting the network configuration
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe right until is shown in the
middle.
Tap.
TapOK.
All entered settings and values for
Miele@home are reset to the default
settings.
The WiFi connection has been deactiv-
ated. will go out on the start display.
Reset the network configuration if
you are disposing of or selling your
refrigeration appliance, or if you are
putting a used refrigeration appliance
into operation. All personal data is
removed from the refrigeration appli-
ance. This will also ensure that a pre-
vious owner is no longer able to ac-
cess the refrigeration appliance.
Selecting further settings
48
Changing the volume of the alarms
and buzzers/
You can change the volume of the
alarms and buzzers (e.g. in the event of
a door alarm or a fault message). Al-
ternatively, you can switch the alarms
and buzzers off if you find them annoy-
ing.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the volume
you want is shown in the middle.
Confirm the volume you want by tap-
ping on the segment bar.
When the alarms and buzzers are
switched off, will appear.
Adjusting the display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness to
the lighting conditions in the room.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the brightness
you want is shown in the middle.
Confirm the brightness you want by
tapping on the segment bar.
Switching off Demo mode
Demo mode allows the refrigeration
appliance to be presented in the show-
room without the cooling system being
switched on. This setting is not needed
for domestic use.
If Demo mode has been switched on
as a default setting, will show on the
start display.
Tap.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
After Demo mode has been switched
off, the refrigeration appliance shuts
down and must be switched on again.
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49
Resetting the settings to their default
settings
All settings made on the refrigeration
appliance will be reset to default set-
tings (for settings, see “Guide to the ap-
pliance”).
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
will appear on the display.
Tap OK.
The refrigeration appliance shuts down
and must be switched on again.
Information
Appliance data (model number and
serial number) is shown on the display.
Tip: This data is important when report-
ing an appliance fault to the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department (see “Ser-
vice”).
Charcoal filter change indicator
After inserting the charcoal filter (op-
tional accessory), you must activate the
charcoal filter change indicator in
Settings mode.
The charcoal filter change indicator
on the start display will remind you to
replace the charcoal filter approx.
every 6months (see “Cleaning and
care – Replacing the charcoal filters”).
Cleaning mode
Cleaning mode makes it easier to
clean the fridge zone (see “Cleaning
and care”). The interior lighting re-
mains switched on, even though the
fridge zone is switched off. The buzzer
will stop and the symbols on the dis-
play will also go out.
If Cleaning mode is switched on,
this will be indicated on the start dis-
play.
After cleaning, Cleaning mode must
be switched off. If the appliance door is
closed for more than 10minutes,
Cleaning mode switches itself off
automatically.
Temperature and door alarm
50
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
If the temperature in the freezer re-
mains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen food can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, then use it as soon as possible or
cook it before freezing it again.
Temperature alarm
The refrigeration appliance has been
fitted with a warning system so that
the temperature in the freezer zone
cannot rise unnoticed.
If the temperature in the freezer section
becomes too warm,
will light up red
in the freezer section temperature dis-
play.
An alarm will also sound until the cause
of the alarm is rectified or the alarm is
switched off.
The temperature the refrigeration appli-
ance is set at determines the temperat-
ure the appliance recognises as being
too warm.
The audible and visual signals may be
activated in the following situations:
- You switch on the refrigeration ap-
pliance and the temperature in a
temperature zone differs greatly
from the set temperature.
- A lot of warm room air enters the
freezer when you are rearranging
or taking out frozen food.
- You are freezing large amounts of
food at once.
- You are freezing warm food.
- There was a power cut.
- The refrigeration appliance has a
fault.
Before you switch the temperature
alarm off, you must determine the
cause and rectify it.
If the alarm disturbs you, it can be
turned off early.
Tap
.
The alarm message is confirmed:
goes out and the alarm stops.
The start screen appears in the display:
the warmest temperature recorded in
the freezer section will flash for about
1minute in the display. Then the tem-
perature display will change to the cur-
rent temperature in the freezer section.
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Door alarm
The refrigeration appliance is fitted
with a warning system to avoid in-
creased energy consumption and food
becoming warm if the appliance door
is left open.
If an appliance door is left open for a
longer period of time,
will light up
yellow on the relevant temperature dis-
play. An alarm will also sound.
You can change the time before the
door alarm is triggered. However, the
door alarm can also be turned off (see
“Selecting further settings”).
The alarm will stop and
will go out
on the display as soon as the door is
closed.
Switching the door alarm off early
If the alarm annoys you, it can be
turned off early.
Touch
on the display for a while.
The alarm tone will stop and the
symbol will go out.
If the appliance door is not closed, the
alarm will sound again after 3minutes.
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52
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). The spray cans in ques-
tion can be identified by the contents
printed on the can or by a flame
symbol. Electrical components can
cause escaping gases to ignite.
Risk of damage due to greasy or
oily foods.
If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil in the 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.
If there is insufficient air circulation,
the cooling performance will de-
crease and energy consumption will
increase.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the appliance.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the appliance.
Different storage zones
Due to natural air circulation, there are
different temperature regions in the re-
frigerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-
tion of the refrigeration section. Make
use of the different zones when placing
food in the appliance.
This appliance has Dynamic cooling,
which helps to keep an even temper-
ature when the fan is running, making
the difference between the various
zones less pronounced.
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.
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53
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-
tion is directly above the DailyFresh
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)
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.
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Storing food correctly
Ensure that food stored in the fridge
zone is in packaging or covered prop-
erly (some exceptions apply in the
DailyFresh drawer). This will prevent
food odours from affecting other food,
stop food from drying out and also pre-
vent any cross-contamination of bac-
teria. This is particularly important when
storing meat products. Make sure that
food such as raw meat and fish in par-
ticular 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. This prevents food waste.
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.
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The DailyFresh drawer provides good
storage conditions for fruit and veget-
ables.
The humidity level in the DailyFresh
drawer can also be regulated to suit the
food being stored. Food retains its own
moisture if stored at a higher humidity
and so does not dry out as quickly. The
temperature is approximately equivalent
to the temperature in the fridge zone.
Remember that the fresher the food
when placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.
Adjusting the humidity level in the
DailyFresh drawer for fruit and veget-
ables
The moisture level greatly depends on
the type and quantity of food being
stored, if stored unwrapped.
If the quantity of food being stored is
small, the humidity level may be too
low.
Tip: If you are only storing a small
amount of food, wrap it in airtight pack-
aging.
Selecting “Humidity level not in-
creased”
On delivery, the humidity is increased
and the compartment lid is pushed
backwards.
Only change this position if the
DailyFresh drawer is excessively hu-
mid:
Pull the compartment lid forwards as
far as possible.
The compartment lid is open and the
humidity decreases.
Selecting “Increased humidity”
Push the compartment lid back as far
as it will go.
The compartment lid is closed and the
humidity remains in the compart-
ment.
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Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep
well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time):
Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial
to maintaining freshness.
Clean the DailyFresh drawer before storing food in it.
Very wet food should be dried off before storing it.
Do not store food which is sensitive to cold in the DailyFresh drawer (see “Stor-
ing food in the fridge zone – Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge
zone”).
Set the compartment cover to the correct position for the food being stored (hu-
midity not increased or humidity increased ).
An increased humidity level in the humidity-controlled compartment is
achieved with the moisture present in the food being stored if it is stored un-
wrapped. The more food stored in the compartment, the higher the humidity.
If too much moisture collects in the compartment at the setting and the food
is affected, dry the floor and place a rack or similar item in the compartment so
that excess moisture can drip down. Alternatively, reduce the humidity by
pulling the compartment cover forwards.
If the humidity level is too low despite the setting, wrap the food in airtight
packaging.
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Freezing fresh food
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
If the temperature in the freezer re-
mains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen food can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, then use it as soon as possible or
cook it before freezing it again.
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.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink significantly less. As there is not
so much moisture loss, it is easier for
the food to reabsorb it during the de-
frosting process, and very little water
collects around the defrosted food.
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be ex-
ceeded. The maximum freezing capa-
city for freezing within a 24-hour period
is given on the data plate: “Freezing ca-
pacity...kg/24hrs”.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check:
- That the packaging is not damaged
- The use-by date
- That the temperature at which the
frozen food is being stored in the
shop is -18°C or colder
Where possible, transport frozen food
in an insulated bag and then store it
quickly in the refrigeration appliance.
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Home freezing
Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function for 6hours before placing
the food in the freezer.
When freezing even larger amounts of
food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function for 24hours before pla-
cing the food in the freezer.
This helps the frozen food which is
already stored in the freezer to stay
frozen.
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Please note that some food is not suit-
able for freezing. These include, for
example, vegetables that are usually
eaten raw, such as lettuce or radishes.
Tip: To retain colour, taste, aroma and
vitamin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To do
so, place vegetables portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes. Then
remove and plunge the vegetables into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Leave
the vegetables to drain.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid
freezer burn (such as freezer contain-
ers).
Expel as much air as possible from
the packaging and close it tightly.
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Placing frozen food in the freezer
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:
Freezer drawer = 12kg
Glass shelf = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause the
frozen food to begin to thaw.
To prevent food sticking together
when frozen, make sure that the
packaging and containers are dry.
To ensure that food freezes through to
the core quickly, do not exceed the
following packaging and container
sizes:
- Fruit and vegetables: max. 1kg
- Meat: max. 2.5kg
–Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the upper freezer
drawers.
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Place the food flat in the bottom of
the upper freezer drawers so that it
freezes through to the core as quickly
as possible.
–Freezing the maximum amount of
food (see data plate)
If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the cooling performance will de-
crease and energy consumption will
increase.
When placing food in the freezer,
make sure that the ventilation slots
are not blocked.
Tip: You can expand the space avail-
able in the freezer section. If you wish to
freeze large frozen food such as a tur-
key or game, the glass shelves between
the drawers can be removed.
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:
Switch the SuperFreeze function
off.
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawers and push them back in.
Storage time for frozen food
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
The storage times given are guidelines only.
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.
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Cooling drinks quickly
To cool drinks quickly in the refrigerator
section, switch on the SuperCool func-
tion.
If you want to cool a large amount of
drinks, or if you want to cool drinks in
the freezer section, select Party mode
in Settings mode.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour. Otherwise
they could burst.
Using accessories
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with wa-
ter and place it on the bottom of one
of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to re-
move the ice cube tray from the
freezer if it is stuck.
Tip: Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray gently
or by holding it under cold running wa-
ter for a short time.
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Refrigerator section and
DailyFresh drawer
The refrigerator section and the
DailyFresh drawer defrost automatically.
The condensate drains through a chan-
nel and drain hole into an evaporation
system at the back of the refrigeration
appliance. The warmth generated by
the compressor causes the condensate
to evaporate automatically.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this. Con-
densate must be able to drain away
unhindered at all times.
Freezer zone
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the appli-
ance collects on the condenser and is
automatically defrosted and 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.
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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.
Do not let water get into the elec-
tronic unit or the lighting.
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.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used in the interior cabinet of the re-
frigeration appliance must be food
safe.
To avoid damaging the surfaces of the
appliance, do not use the following:
- Cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides
- Cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
- Abrasive cleaning agents (e.g. scour-
ing powder, scouring liquid or pumice
stones)
- Cleaning agents containing solvents
- Stainless steel cleaners
- Dishwasher cleaner
- Oven sprays
- Glass cleaning agents
- Hard, abrasive sponges and brushes
(e.g. pot scourers)
- Eraser stain remover blocks
- Sharp metal scrapers
We recommend using a clean sponge
and lukewarm water with a little wash-
ing-up liquid to clean the surfaces of
the appliance.
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Preparing the refrigeration ap-
pliance for cleaning
Cleaning the refrigerator section
only:
Switch Cleaning mode on. The
cooling system in the refrigerator sec-
tion is switched off, but the interior
lighting remains switched on.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown
in the middle.
Tap.
To leave this Settings level, tap.
If Cleaning mode is switched on,
this will be indicated on the start dis-
play.
Take any food out of the refrigerator
section and store it in a cool place.
Take out any removable accessories
for cleaning (see “Removing, dis-
mantling and cleaning accessories”).
Cleaning the freezer section/the en-
tire refrigeration appliance:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
appears in the display and the cool-
ing system is switched off.
Take any food out of the freezer sec-
tion/refrigeration appliance and store
it in a cool place.
Take out any removable accessories
for cleaning (see “Removing, dis-
mantling and cleaning accessories”).
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Cleaning the inside of the ap-
pliance
The refrigeration appliance should be
cleaned regularly (at least once a
month).
If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove under certain circumstances.
Surfaces may suffer discolouration or
damage.
It is therefore best to remove any
soiling immediately.
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.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently using a cotton
swab or similar item to ensure that
condensate can drain away freely.
Leave the door open to air the refri-
geration appliance sufficiently for a
short while and to prevent odour
build-up.
Cleaning accessories by hand
or in the dishwasher
The following components must be
cleaned by hand only:
- The stainless steel trims or strips
- Door shelf with fine adjustment
- Adjustable shelf with printing
- All drawers and compartment lids
(these vary depending on model)
- The plastic parts of the adjustable
shelf with pivotable glass shelf (avail-
able as optional accessory)
- The flexible bottle rack (available as
an optional accessory)
- Organisation box (available as an op-
tional accessory)
The following components are dish-
washer-safe:
Risk of damage due to high dish-
washer temperatures.
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 components, al-
ways select dishwasher programmes
with a maximum 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 bottle holder, egg tray, ice cube
tray
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65
- Shelves and bottle shelves in the ap-
pliance door (without stainless steel
trim)
- Adjustable shelves (without the trim
or printing)
- The glass shelves (without trim)
- The holder for the charcoal filter
(available as an optional accessory)
Removing, dismantling and
cleaning accessories
Removing the door shelf with fine ad-
justment
Hold the door shelf in both hands,
press the grey buttons on both sides
under it and slide it up off the guide
rails.
After cleaning, slide the door shelf
back onto the guide rails from above.
Dismantling the door shelf/bottle
shelf
Remove the stainless steel trim before
cleaning the door shelf/bottle rack in a
dishwasher.
To remove the stainless steel trim, pro-
ceed as follows:
Place the door shelf/bottle rack on
the worktop.
Press the latch out of the recess. The
entire section of stainless steel trim
will now come off the shelf.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel trim to the shelf by following the
same procedure in reverse.
- Door shelf with fine adjustment
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66
Dismantling the adjustable shelf/ad-
justable shelf with lighting
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting will be damaged if you place
it in water for cleaning.
Clean the stainless steel trim with
LED lighting with a damp cloth.
Remove the stainless steel trim or
stainless steel trim with LED lighting
before cleaning the adjustable shelf.
Place the adjustable shelf on a work-
top covered with a soft material (e.g.
a tea towel) with the top side facing
downward.
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct handling.
When you remove the stainless steel
trim with LED lighting, the metal con-
tacts can be damaged.
These contacts in the front left
corner supply power to the LED
lighting. Ensure that you always
loosen the side on which the con-
tacts are not located first.
Grasp the plastic surround on the
left-hand side of the stainless steel
trim at its rearmost point.
1. Pull the plastic surround from the ad-
justable shelf and
2. pull the trim off at the same time. The
opposite side will also be released.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel trim by following the same pro-
cedure in reverse.
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Removing the drawers from the
fridge zone
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
The drawer is clipped into place at the
back. It must be unclipped for re-
moval.
Take hold of the sides of the drawer
with both hands and pull the drawer
up and towards you to unclip it.
Do the same on the opposite side.
The drawer is no longer clipped into
place.
Now pull out the drawer firmly from
the front.
Push the telescopic rails back in
again to avoid damaging them.
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
The telescopic rails contain a special
lubricant which can be washed out
during cleaning, damaging the rails.
Wipe the telescopic rails with a damp
cloth to clean them.
Replacing the drawers
Place the drawer on the fully retrac-
ted telescopic rails.
Push the drawer firmly into the refri-
geration appliance until you hear it
click into place.
Removing the dividing plate
Remove the dividing plate.
After cleaning, slide the dividing plate
back in again.
Removing the compartment cover
Lift the cover at the front and pull it
out.
After cleaning, slide the compartment
cover back in again.
Removing the drawers and glass
shelves from the freezer section
Removing the drawer on telescopic
rails
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
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Holding the sides of the drawer at the
back, lift it up and then forwards and
out.
Push the telescopic rails back in
again to avoid damaging them.
Replacing the drawer
Place the drawer on the fully retrac-
ted telescopic rails.
Push the drawer into the freezer sec-
tion until it clicks into position.
Removing the bottom drawer
Pull the drawer forwards and out.
Removing the glass shelf
Pull the glass shelf and telescopic
rails out.
Removing the telescopic rails from
the glass shelf
To remove the telescopic rails:
1. Push the catch upwards.
2. Push the telescopic rail to the side.
3. Then pull the telescopic rail off to the
rear.
Pull off the protective trims at the
front and back of the shelf.
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After cleaning the shelf, reattach the
protective trim.
To attach the telescopic rails to the
shelf:
1. Hook the telescopic rail on at the
rear.
2. Then clip the catches into position at
the front.
Replacing the charcoal filters (op-
tional accessories)
Replace the charcoal filters in the
holder every 6months.
The symbol on the start display re-
minds you that the charcoal filter needs
to be changed.
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters
can be obtained from the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department, from your
dealer or from Miele’s website.
Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards
to remove it from the adjustable shelf.
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
protective strip at the back of the ad-
justable shelf so that it clicks into po-
sition.
Touch the symbol on the display
to confirm that the filters have been
replaced.
The “Replace charcoal filter” reminder
will go out on the display and the
counter will be reset.
The symbol will go out on the start
display.
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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 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 refrigeration appliance.
Switch the refrigeration appliance
back on, if necessary.
If you have activated the refrigerator
section’s Cleaning mode:
Tap on the start display.
Tap again.
When Cleaning mode is switched off,
the symbol will light up white.
The refrigerator section will start cooling
again.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
on for a while so that the freezer sec-
tion can cool down quickly.
Switch on the SuperCool function
for a while so that the refrigerator
section can cool down quickly.
Place food in the refrigerator section.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required temperat-
ure, place the frozen food back in the
freezer drawers and put them back in
the freezer.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
off as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
Close the appliance doors.
Problem solving guide
71
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 refrigeration appli-
ance is not getting cold
and the interior lighting
does not come on when
the appliance door is
opened.
The refrigeration appliance is not switched on and
the symbol is lit up on the display.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
Insert the plug into the socket. If the refrigeration
appliance is switched off, will appear on the
display.
The mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault
with the refrigeration appliance, the household elec-
trical wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department.
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 have been covered or become
too dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The appliance doors have been opened too fre-
quently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put
in all at once for storage or freezing.
Only open the appliance doors when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance doors are not closed properly. A thick
layer of ice may have formed in the freezer section.
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 refrigeration appliance and clean it.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
ambient temperature, the longer the compressor
runs.
See the information in “Installation – Installation
site”.
The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed
in the niche.
Install the refrigeration appliance in the niche as
described in the installation instructions supplied
with it.
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.
Switch off the SuperCool function earlier to
save energy.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
Switch off the SuperFreeze function earlier to
save energy.
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Problem Cause and remedy
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 ambient temperature is too low for this refrigera-
tion appliance.
If the ambient temperature is too low, the com-
pressor will run less frequently. This may cause the
freezer section to become too warm.
See the information in “Installation – Installation
site”.
Increase the ambient temperature.
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.
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.
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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.
There is no audible
alarm even though the
door has been open for
a long time.
This is not a fault. The alarm has been switched off in
Settings mode. If you want to switch the acoustic
alarm back on again:
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the volume you want is
shown in the middle.
Confirm the volume you want by tapping on the
segment bar.
When the alarms and buzzers are switched on,
will appear.
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Display warnings
Message Cause and remedy
lights up on the
start display, the
refrigeration ap-
pliance does not
get cold even
though the con-
trols and the in-
terior lighting are
working.
Demo mode has been activated.
Tap.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle.
Tap.
After Demo mode has been switched off, the refri-
geration appliance shuts down and must be switched
on again.
is lit up on the
display and the
appliance cannot
be used.
The Cleaning mode function is still switched on.
Switch the Cleaning mode function off again by
tapping on on the start display.
Tap again.
When Cleaning mode is switched off, the symbol
will light up white.
The refrigeration appliance will start cooling again.
Nothing is visible on the
display. The display is
completely blank.
Sabbath mode is switched on: the interior lighting
is switched off and the appliance is cooling down.
Tap on the black display.
will appear on the display.
Tap.
lights up orange.
When Sabbath mode is switched off, the symbol
will light up white.
is lit up on the
display and the
appliance cannot
be used.
The lock function has been activated.
Unlock the refrigeration appliance temporarily or
switch the lock function off completely (see “Se-
lecting further settings – Deactivating the lock
function/ temporarily/switching off com-
pletely”).
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Message Cause and remedy
The symbol lights up
on the start display and
a buzzer also sounds.
The charcoal filter change indicator on the start
display reminds you that the charcoal filter needs to
be changed.
Replace the charcoal filter in the holder (see
“Cleaning and care – Replacing the charcoal filters
(optional accessories)”) and touch the symbol
on the display to confirm that you have changed
the charcoal filter.
The symbol will go out on the start display.
lights up yellow
in the temperat-
ure display for
the refrigerator
section and/or
the freezer sec-
tion and an alarm
also sounds.
The door alarm has been activated.
Touch and hold
for a few seconds.
The alarm will stop and the
symbol will go out.
Close the relevant appliance door.
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Message Cause and remedy
lights up red in
the freezer sec-
tion temperature
display and an
alarm also
sounds.
The temperature alarm has been activated; the tem-
perature in the freezer section has risen higher or
fallen lower than the temperature set.
Possible reasons for this include:
– The appliance door has been opened too 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.
– The refrigeration appliance has a fault.
Tap
.
The alarm message is confirmed:
goes out and
the alarm stops.
The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer
section will flash for about 1minute in the display.
Then the temperature display will change to the cur-
rent temperature in the freezer section.
You can exit from the flashing temperature display
early:
Touch the temperature display for the freezer sec-
tion.
The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.
The display will then revert to showing the current
temperature in the freezer.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
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.
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Message Cause and remedy
lights up red in
the display and
an alarm also
sounds.
Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the
temperature in the freezer section over the last few
days or hours has risen too high because of a power
cut or interruption to the power supply.
Tap
.
The fault message is confirmed:
goes out and the alarm will stop.
The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer
section will flash for about 1minute in the temperat-
ure display for the freezer section. Then the temper-
ature display will change to the current temperature
in the freezer section.
You can exit from the flashing temperature display
early:
Touch the temperature display for the freezer sec-
tion.
The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.
The display will then revert to showing the current
temperature in the freezer. The appliance will go back
to the last temperature setting when the power is
back on.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
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.
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Message Cause and remedy
lights up red in
the display and a
fault code F with
numbers may ap-
pear. An alarm
will also sound.
There is a fault.
Tap on the display to switch the alarm off.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
To report the fault, you need the fault code and also
the model number and serial number of your refriger-
ation appliance. You can access this information on
the display.
To do this, touch on the display.
The appliance data required will be shown on the
display.
Confirm with OK to exit the information display and
the fault code will be shown again on the display.
The refrigeration appliance can be switched off dir-
ectly from the fault message display.
There is an appliance fault: this display always has
priority over any settings which have just been selec-
ted.
An appliance fault has priority over any current door
and/or temperature alarms displayed.
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The interior lighting is not working
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live electrical components.
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live
electrical components.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or re-
placed 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 instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Problem Cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The refrigeration appliance has not been switched
on.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
Sabbath mode is switched on: the display is dark
and the refrigeration appliance is cooling.
Tap on the black display.
will appear on the display.
Tap.
lights up orange.
Tap on the symbol in Settings mode.
When Sabbath mode is switched off, the symbol
will light up white.
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.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
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Problem Cause and remedy
The LED lighting on one
of the adjustable
shelves is not working.
The shelf has not been positioned correctly on the
shelf supports.
Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the
shelf supports. The shelf has metal contacts at the
front left corner which supply power to the LED
lighting.
Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.
The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty.
Replace the stainless steel trim with LED lighting.
A replacement is available from the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department.
The LED lighting is not
working on any of the
shelves.
Liquid has been spilt onto the LED lighting on one of
the shelves or into the contact openings on the left-
hand shelf supports.
The safety switch-off mechanism has switched off
the LED lighting on all the shelves.
Wipe the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with
a damp cloth and dry it or leave it outside the refri-
geration appliance to dry.
Make sure that the contacts are clean and dry be-
fore replacing the shelves with lighting.
Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.
Close the appliance door.
The interior lighting will come on when the door is
opened again.
If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
Noises
82
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.
For niches of 140cm and more: place the stabilising rods sup-
plied underneath the appliance base.
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
83
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.
Displaying appliance informa-
tion
This can be found in Settings mode un-
der Information (see “Selecting further
settings”) or on the data plate inside the
refrigeration 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.
EU Conformity declaration
84
Miele hereby declares that this fridge-
freezer complies with Directive 2014/53/
EU.
The complete text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available from one of
the following internet addresses:
- Products, Download from
www.miele.ie
- For service, information, operating in-
structions etc: go to www.miele.ie/
domestic/customer-informa-
tion-385.htm and enter the name of
the product or the serial number
Frequency band
of the WiFi mod-
ule
2.4000GHz –
2.4835GHz
Maximum trans-
mitting power of
the WiFi module
<100mW
UK Conformity declaration
85
Miele hereby declares that this fridge-
freezer complies with UK Radio Equip-
ment Regulations 2017, as amended.
The complete text of the UK declaration
of conformity is available from one of
the following internet addresses:
- Products, Download from
www.miele.co.uk
- For service, information, operating in-
structions etc: go to
www.miele.co.uk and enter the name
of the product or the serial number
Frequency band
of the WiFi mod-
ule
2.4000GHz –
2.4835GHz
Maximum trans-
mitting power of
the WiFi module
<100mW
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
Level 4, 141 Camberwell Road
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
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
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