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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. 11 733 220
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Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13
Installation.......................................................................................................... 14
Installation site..................................................................................................... 14
Side-by-side combinations ............................................................................ 15
Climate range ................................................................................................. 15
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 16
Furniture door panel ............................................................................................ 16
Horizontal and vertical gaps........................................................................... 16
Weight of the furniture door ........................................................................... 17
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 18
Installation in a tall unit/side view................................................................... 18
Connections and ventilation........................................................................... 19
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 20
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 21
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 22
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 24
Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf.................................................................. 24
Adjusting or removing the bottle holder......................................................... 24
Moving the shelves......................................................................................... 24
Removing the fruit and vegetable drawer ...................................................... 24
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 25
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 25
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 26
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 26
The correct temperature................................................................................... 28
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 29
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 29
Possible temperature settings ........................................................................ 29
Using Super cool and Super freeze ................................................................. 30
Using Holiday mode .......................................................................................... 32
Switching Holiday mode on and off ......................................................... 32
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 33
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 35
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 35
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 36
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Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 36
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 37
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 38
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 38
Maximum freezing capacity ........................................................................... 38
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 38
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 39
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................ 40
Cooling drinks quickly ......................................................................................... 40
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 40
Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 40
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 41
Fridge zone.......................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 42
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 42
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 43
Cleaning the inside of the appliance ................................................................... 43
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 43
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 43
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 44
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 45
Noises................................................................................................................. 52
Service................................................................................................................ 53
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 53
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 53
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 53
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Warning and Safety instructions
4
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided
on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes
and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Dir-
ective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect use or operation of the appliance.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-
propriate EU directives.
This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam-
mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does
not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in
the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-
gerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant at least 1m
3
of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to
cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only
be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suit-
able for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a
Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service De-
partment. This refrigeration appliance contains several light sources
with energy efficiency class E.
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.
The refrigeration appliance must be installed level. This is the only
way to ensure safe and proper operation.
Only install the refrigeration appliance in a solid, rectangular and
level housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat-
ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling
drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
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Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.
Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-
tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times
will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of
the food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.
Accessories and spare parts
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-
imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.
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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.
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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.
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Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely re-
sponsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorised col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further in-
formation, see “Warning and Safety in-
structions” in these operating and in-
stallation instructions.
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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.
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.
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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.
If you want to place refrigeration ap-
pliances without integrated heating
units next to each other, a distance
of 150mm must be maintained
between them.
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.
A lower room 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.
The climate range is stated on the data
plate in the interior cabinet of the refri-
geration appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10to +32°C
N +16to +32°C
ST +16to +38°C
T +16to +43°C
A refrigeration appliance from the SN
climate range can operate without any
difficulties in rooms with a cooler am-
bient temperature (down to +5°C).
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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 3mm.
–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.
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Appliance
furniture
door
thickness
A [mm]
Gap X [mm]
for different
edge radii B
R0 R1 R2 R3
16–19 2.5
20 3 3 2.5 2.5
21 3 3 2.5 2.5
22 4 3.5 3 3
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
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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 560mm deep niche. The
appliance is fully functional in a 550mm niche but the energy consumption will be
slightly higher.
Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ventil-
ation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning
of the appliance.
Niche height
A
1772–1788
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Connections and ventilation
All dimensions are given in mm.
a
View from the front
b
Mains connection cable, length 2200 mm
c
Ventilation cross-section min. 200 cm
2
d
Ventilation
e
No connection sockets in this area
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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for con-
nection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10A.
This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
installation must be in compliance with
current local and national safety regula-
tions, (e.g. VDE0100 in Germany / BS
7671 in the UK). We recommend the
use of a suitable RCD .
The socket must not be concealed be-
hind the appliance and must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical
supply in case of an emergency.
If the socket is no longer accessible
after installation, an additional means of
disconnection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole con-
tact gap of at least 3mm. These in-
clude miniature circuit breakers, fuses
and contactors (EN60335).
The mains plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact with
the back of the appliance as vibrations
can cause damage to these compon-
ents. This could result in a short circuit.
Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous energy source e.g.
solar power.
When the appliance is switched on,
power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This could damage the elec-
tronic module. The appliance must not
be used with so-called energy saving
devices either. These reduce the
amount of energy supplied to the appli-
ance, causing it to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replaced,
this must be performed by a qualified
electrician.
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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.
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Guide to the appliance
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a
Control panel with display and On/Off switch
b
Egg tray
c
Fan
d
Shelves in the appliance door
e
Interior lighting
f
Adjustable shelf
g
Condensate channel and drain hole
h
Fruit and vegetable drawer
i
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
j
Shallow freezer drawer
k
Freezer drawers
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a
For switching the SuperCool function on/off
b
For setting the temperature ( for colder and for warmer) in the refrigerator
section
c
Temperature display for the refrigerator section
d
For switching Holiday mode on/off
e
For switching the temperature or door alarm off
f
For setting the temperature ( for colder and for warmer) in the freezer sec-
tion
g
Temperature display for the freezer section
h
For switching the SuperFreeze function on/off
i
For switching the refrigeration appliance on/off
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Adjusting the interior fittings
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.
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 shelves
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Pull the shelf forwards and tilt it
downwards to remove it.
Fit the shelf with the rear edge facing
upwards in its new position. The
raised edge at the back must face
upwards to prevent food from touch-
ing the back of the appliance and
freezing to it.
Removing the fruit and vegetable
drawer
The fruit and vegetable drawer can
also be removed for loading and un-
loading, and for cleaning.
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Accessories supplied
Egg tray
Bottle holder
Ice cube tray
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
SoftClose hinges
The SoftClose hinges ensure that your
appliance doors close very softly and
quietly.
Furthermore, they close the appliance
door automatically if the angle of the
open door is less than 30°.
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.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-
ectly (see back cover for contact de-
tails) or from your Miele dealer.
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Switching on and off
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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”).
Accessories
Fitting the bottle holder
Attach the bottle holder centrally
along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf.
Switching the refrigeration ap-
pliance on
Open the upper appliance door.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on
by pressing the On/Off switch on the
control panel.
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
zone lights up constantly and the
alarm tone stops.
To switch the alarm off early, touch
the sensor control.
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).
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Switching off the refrigeration appli-
ance
Switch the refrigeration appliance off
by pressing the On/Off switch on the
control panel.
The cooling and interior lighting are
switched off.
Please note: the refrigeration appli-
ance is not disconnected from the
power supply when it is switched off.
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.
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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.
Automatic temperature distribution
(DynaCool)
The fan switches on automatically when
the cooling system for the refrigerator
switches on. It distributes the temperat-
ure in the appliance to all areas more
evenly so that all the food will be chilled
to about the same degree.
...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.
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Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the required temperat-
ure.
Setting the temperature
Use the and sensor controls on
the control panel to set the temperat-
ure.
- Every touch of the sensor control ad-
justs the temperature shown in 1°C
increments.
- Keeping a finger on the sensor con-
trol changes the temperature continu-
ously.
Once you have adjusted the temperat-
ure, wait for approx. 6hours if the re-
frigeration appliance is not very full
and for approx. 24hours if the refri-
geration appliance is full before
checking the temperature display. It will
take this long for the appliance to give
an accurate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to ad-
just it again.
Possible temperature settings
- Fridge zone: 2to8°C
- Freezer zone: -16to-24°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.6hours if the refri-
geration appliance is not very full
- Wait for approx.24hours if the refri-
geration appliance is full
If, after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low:
Adjust the temperature again.
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Using Super cool and Super freeze
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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 room 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.
SuperCool should be switched on
4hours before placing food or drinks
in the fridge zone.
The SuperCool function will switch
itself off automatically after ap-
prox.15hours. The refrigeration appli-
ance 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 SuperCool sensor con-
trol to switch the function on and
off again.
The sensor control is highlighted in
yellow when the SuperCool function is
switched on.
SuperFreeze
When switched on, the SuperFreeze
function can be used to rapidly re-
duce the temperature in the freezer
zone to its lowest setting (depending
on the room temperature). The refri-
geration 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 4–
6hours before placing food in the
freezer zone.
When freezing the maximum amount
of food, the SuperFreeze function
should be switched on 24hours be-
forehand.
The SuperFreeze function will
switch itself off automatically after a
maximum of 60hours. 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 the Super-
Freeze function turns off.
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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 2kg of
fresh food daily
If you place a large amount of warm
food in the freezer, the SuperFreeze
function is activated automatically.
The sensor control is highlighted in
yellow when the SuperFreeze function
is switched on.
Switching SuperFreeze on and off
Touch the SuperFreeze sensor con-
trol to switch the function on and
off again.
The sensor control is highlighted in
yellow when the SuperFreeze function is
switched on.
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Holiday mode
Holiday mode is useful when you go
on holiday, for example, if you do not
wish to switch off the fridge zone
completely or do not need a high de-
gree of cooling.
The fridge zone is regulated at a tem-
perature of 14°C, remaining in opera-
tion whilst also saving energy.
The freezer zone 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 fridge zone 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 Holiday mode on and
off
Touch the Holiday mode sensor
control to switch the function on and
off again.
The sensor control is highlighted in
yellow when Holiday mode is switched
on.
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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 zone
becomes too warm, the temperature
display for the freezer zone flashes and
the symbol lights up on the control
panel.
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.
A temperature alarm is displayed be-
fore an existing door alarm.
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.
Touch the sensor control on the
control panel.
The warmest temperature recorded in
the freezer zone during the alarm will
flash briefly in the temperature display
for the freezer zone.
The alarm will stop. The symbol will
go out when the temperature reaches
the correct level again.
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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.
The alarm tone will sound if one of the
appliance doors is left open for more
than 2minutes.
As soon as the appliance door in ques-
tion is closed, the alarm will stop.
Switching the door alarm off early
If the alarm disturbs you, it can be
turned off early.
Touch the sensor control on the
control panel.
The alarm will stop.
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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 automatic Dynamic
cooling, which helps to keep an even
temperature when the fan is running,
making the difference between the
various zones is 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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Coldest area
The coldest area in the fridge zone is
directly above the fruit and vegetable
drawer and at the back of the appli-
ance.
Use this for all delicate and highly per-
ishable 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)
Tip: Store food in such a way that it
does not touch the rear wall of the
fridge zone. Otherwise it could freeze to
the rear wall.
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 covered or wrapped properly.
This will prevent food odours from af-
fecting other foods, stop food from dry-
ing out and also prevent any cross-con-
tamination of bacteria. This is particu-
larly important when storing meat
products. Make sure that food such as
raw meat and fish in particular does not
come into contact with other food.
By ensuring that the temperature set-
tings are correct and by taking appro-
priate hygiene measures you can pro-
long the storage life of your food con-
siderably and avoid food waste.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Protein-rich food
Please note that food rich in protein de-
teriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example, deterior-
ates faster than fish, and fish deterior-
ates faster than meat.
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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/24hrs”.
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 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function for 4–6hours before pla-
cing the food in the freezer (see “Us-
ing SuperCool and SuperFreeze”).
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 2–3minutes. 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
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.
If your refrigeration appliance is fitted
with a shallow freezer drawer, fill it
with food first.
For refrigeration appliances without a
shallow freezer drawer, fill the freezer
zone starting with the lowest freezer
drawer first. Food in the lowest
freezer drawer freezes the quickest.
Always place the food as close as
possible to the drawer walls so that it
freezes through to the core as quickly
as possible.
The freezing process is complete ap-
prox. 24 hours after placing food in
the freezer.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
off again.
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Storage time for frozen food
Food group Storage time
(Months)
Ice cream 2to6
Bread, baked goods 2to6
Cheese 2to4
Fish, oily 1to2
Fish, lean 1to5
Sausage, ham 1to3
Game, pork 1to12
Poultry, beef 2to10
Vegetables, fruit 6to18
Herbs 6to10
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.
Cooling drinks quickly
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and
damage.
Using accessories
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray 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 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.
Using the shallow freezer drawer
The shallow freezer drawer in your refri-
geration appliance can be used to
freeze small quantities of food like ber-
ries, pieces of fruit, herbs or vegetables
quickly.
The food largely keeps its shape and
does not freeze together in a lump.
Spread the food out in the shallow
freezer drawer.
Leave it freeze for 10 to 12hours.
Then transfer to freezer bags or con-
tainers and place in the other freezer
drawers.
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Defrosting
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Fridge zone
The fridge zone defrosts automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the fridge zone whilst
the compressor is running. You do not
need to remove this.
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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Cleaning and care
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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
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
Take any food out of the refrigeration
appliance and store it in a cool place.
Take out any removable parts for
cleaning.
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 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).
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After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the refrigeration appliance.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
on for a while so that the freezer zone
can cool down quickly.
Switch on the SuperCool function
for a while so that the fridge zone can
cool down quickly.
Place food in the fridge zone and
close the appliance door.
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.
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Problem solving guide
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Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily
remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be
needed.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,
and to correct it.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Problem Cause and remedy
The appliance does not
get cold and the tem-
perature display is not
lit up.
The appliance has not been switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch
on.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Service.
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Problem Cause and remedy
The temperature display
lights up but the refri-
geration appliance is
not cooling.
Demo mode has been activated. This allows the refri-
geration appliance to be presented in the dealer
showroom without the cooling system being
switched on. This setting is not needed for domestic
use.
Switch off demo mode by running the appliance
self-test:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off and back on
again after 5minutes.
Within the following 10seconds, touch the Super-
Freeze sensor control for 3–5seconds until an
acoustic signal sounds.
The self-test starts and a long acoustic signal sounds
after a short time.
- If 2 acoustic signals sound at the end of the self-
test and the temperature display shows the set
temperature, your refrigeration appliance is ready
for operation.
- The refrigeration appliance reverts to normal opera-
tion.
- If 5acoustic signals sound at the end of the self-
test and the SuperFreeze function sensor control
flashes for 10seconds, a fault has occurred. Call
the Miele Customer Service Department.
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.
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Problem Cause and remedy
Close the appliance doors.
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 24hours.
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.
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Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
An alarm sounds. The appliance doors have been open for longer than
approx. 2minutes.
Close the appliance doors.
The floor of the refriger-
ator section is wet.
The condensate drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
Food has frozen to-
gether.
The food packaging was not dry when placed in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
The area around the
freezer section feels
warm.
This is not a fault. The heater prevents condensa-
tion around the door seal.
The door to the freezer
will not open because it
has been opened and
closed too many times
in succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening
and closing the door is preventing the door from
opening. Wait approx. 1minute and then try again.
It should now open without force.
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Display warnings
Message Cause and remedy
D or Eappears in the
temperature display.
There is a fault.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
The sensor control
for the SuperFreeze
function is highlighted
in yellow.
This is not a fault. The SuperFreeze function is ac-
tivated automatically if you place a large amount of
warm food in the freezer.
To save energy, you can switch the SuperFreeze
function off yourself once the freezer reaches a
constant temperature of -18°C or colder. Monitor
the temperature in the freezer section.
The temperature display
for the freezer zone
flashes and the sym-
bol lights up on the
control panel. An alarm
will also sound.
The temperature alarm has been activated (see
“Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in
the freezer zone has risen higher or fallen lower than
the temperature set.
This could be because:
Too much warm room air enters the freezer
when you are rearranging or taking out frozen
food.
A large amount of food has been frozen at once.
There was a power cut.
Touch the sensor control on the control panel.
The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer
zone during the alarm will flash briefly in the temper-
ature display for the freezer zone.
The symbol will go out when the temperature
reaches the correct level again. The alarm will stop.
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 refrozen after it has been cooked.
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The interior lighting is not working.
Problem Cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The refrigeration appliance has not been switched
on.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15minutes if the appli-
ance door is left open. If this is not the case, then
there is a fault.
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live
electrical components.
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of
coming into contact with live electrical compon-
ents.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele
Customer Service Department.
Risk of injury from LED lighting.
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, there is a danger of eye injury.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical in-
struments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
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Noises
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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 appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level. Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of fur-
niture. Move it away.
Drawers or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all removable
items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove them.
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Service
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Contact in the event of a fault
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer
Service Department.
You can book a Miele Customer Ser-
vice Department call-out online at
www.miele.com/service.
Contact information for the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department can be
found at the end of this document.
Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (Fabr./
SN/Nr.) when contacting the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department. This inform-
ation can be found on the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may be
monitored and recorded for training
purposes and that a call-out charge will
be applied to service visits where the
problem could have been resolved as
described in this booklet.
The data plate can be found inside the
appliance.
EPREL database
From 1 March 2021, information on en-
ergy labelling and ecodesign require-
ments will be available in the European
Product Database (EPREL). You can
find the product database at the follow-
ing link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You
will be asked to enter the model identi-
fier.
The model identifier can be found on
the data plate.
Warranty
The appliance warranty is valid for 2
years from date of purchase. In the UK,
you must activate your cover by calling
0330 160 6640 or registering online at
www.miele.co.uk.
For more information on country-spe-
cific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele Customer Service.
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United Kingdom
Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: [email protected]
Australia
Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
1 Gilbert Park Drive
Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: 1300 464 353
Internet: www.miele.com.au
Miele Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.
1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road
Jing' an District
200040 Shanghai, PRC
Tel: +86 21 6157 3500
Fax: +86 21 6157 3511
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
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
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
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)
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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KFN 7714 F

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Miele KFN 7714 F Questions and Answers