Operating and installation
instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 451 810
Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 14
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 15
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17
Control panel....................................................................................................... 17
Symbols............................................................................................................... 18
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 20
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 20
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 20
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 22
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 22
Cleaning the appliance................................................................................... 22
Operating the appliance...................................................................................... 22
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 23
The correct temperature................................................................................... 24
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 24
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 24
Using Super freeze ............................................................................................ 26
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 27
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 27
Switching the temperature alarm off early ..................................................... 27
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 28
Switching the door alarm off early ................................................................. 28
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 29
Safety lock ...................................................................................................... 29
Audible signals ............................................................................................... 30
Display brightness .......................................................................................... 31
Sabbath mode ................................................................................................. 32
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 34
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 34
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 34
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 34
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 35
Storage time for frozen food........................................................................... 37
Defrosting frozen goods ................................................................................. 37
Cooling drinks quickly .................................................................................... 38
Contents
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Using accessories ............................................................................................... 38
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 39
Removing freezer drawers on telescopic runners ............................................... 39
Removing the shelves. ........................................................................................ 39
Making ice cubes .............................................................................................. 40
Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ..................................................... 40
Switching the ice-cube maker on and off ........................................................... 41
Making a large amount of ice cubes ................................................................... 42
Changing the size of the ice cubes ..................................................................... 42
Setting the water volume................................................................................ 42
Switching the ice cube maker on/off with the On/Off button.............................. 43
Switching the ice cube maker off for a long time................................................ 44
Automatic defrosting ........................................................................................ 45
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 46
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 46
Rinsing the ice-cube maker ................................................................................ 47
Cleaning the ice-cube tray .................................................................................. 48
Before cleaning ................................................................................................... 49
Removing the telescopic runners................................................................... 50
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 50
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 51
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 51
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 52
Noises................................................................................................................. 61
Service................................................................................................................ 62
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 62
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 62
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 62
Information for dealers ..................................................................................... 63
Demo mode ...................................................................................................... 63
Contents
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Installation.......................................................................................................... 65
Installation ........................................................................................................... 65
Side-by-side combinations ............................................................................ 65
Location.......................................................................................................... 66
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 67
Furniture door panel ....................................................................................... 68
Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 70
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 72
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door............................................... 73
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 73
Installing the appliance........................................................................................ 78
Fitting the furniture door................................................................................. 86
Mains water connection ...................................................................................... 92
Information about the mains water connection.............................................. 92
Water supply .................................................................................................. 94
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 95
Warning and Safety instructions
5
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided
on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes
and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen
food, freeze fresh food and to make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
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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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Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-
propriate EU directives.
This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam-
mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does
not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in
the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-
gerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant at least 1m
3
of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply dur-
ing installation, maintenance and repair work, and during installation
work on the mains water connection. It is only completely isolated
from the power supply when:
Warning and Safety instructions
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- the mains fuses are switched off, or
- the screw-out fuse is removed (where applicable), or
- the mains cable has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not the
cable when disconnecting it from the power supply.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs, or a faulty
mains water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs, installation work on the mains
water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only
ever be carried out by a Miele-authorised technician.
The ice-cube maker must only be connected to a cold water sup-
ply.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty mains
water connection.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to
cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only
be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suit-
able for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a
Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service De-
partment. This refrigeration appliance contains several light sources
with at least energy efficiency classG.
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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 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.
Cleaning and care
Rinse the ice cube maker and the water pipes:
- before using for the first time,
- if the ice cube maker has not been used for a long time,
- regularly when in continuous use (at least once a month), to re-
move ice residues from the system (to avoid a blockage of the
water supply) and
- before switching the ice cube maker off for a long time.
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
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Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
- remove frost and ice,
- separate frozen food or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.
Caring for the environment
14
Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely re-
sponsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorised col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further in-
formation, see “Warning and Safety in-
structions” in these operating and in-
stallation instructions.
Saving energy
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Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-
ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Temperature
setting
Freezer section -18°C The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
Saving energy
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Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Frequent opening of doors
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The appli-
ance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping, and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem-
perature inside the appli-
ance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the com-
pressor will run for longer
periods.
Store food well packaged. The evaporation or condens-
ation of liquids in the freezer
zone will cause a loss of
coldness.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
Guide to the appliance
17
Control panel
a
On/Off sensor
for the whole appliance
b
Optical interface
(for Service technicians only)
c
On/Off sensor the Super freeze func-
tion
d
For setting the temperature
( = colder),
Selector sensor in settings mode
e
OK sensor for confirming a selection
f
For setting the temperature
( = warmer),
Selector sensor in settings mode
g
Sensor for accessing or leaving set-
tings mode
h
For switching off the door alarm
i
Display with temperature and sym-
bols (symbols only visible in settings
mode, in the event of an alarm/mes-
sage; see table for explanation of
symbols)
Guide to the appliance
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Symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Prevents the appliance being switched off,
the temperature being altered, Super freeze
being switched on and settings being
altered by mistake.
Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and tem-
perature alarm tone
Miele@home Only visible when a communication module
or communication stick is fitted and signed
on
Display brightness set-
tings
For adjusting the brightness of the display
Sabbath mode For switching Sabbath mode on and off
Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on; flashes in the event of a
power cut
Alarm
(only visible when the
door or temperature
alarm sounds)
Lights up when there is a door alarm;
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power cut or other fault
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is
switched on)
For switching off Demo mode
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This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
a
Control panel
b
Interior lighting
c
Frost free unit
d
Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray
e
Freezer drawers (number depends on model)
f
Ice-cube drawer with automatic ice-cube maker
Accessories
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Accessories supplied
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer section from rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
can help prolong the storage life.
The cool pack will be at its most effect-
ive after it has been in the freezer for
approx. 24hours.
Ice cube tray
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-
ectly (see back cover for contact de-
tails) or from your Miele dealer.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-
moving fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
MicroCloth Kit
The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal
cloth, a glass cloth and a polishing
cloth.
These cloths are extremely resistant to
tearing and very robust. Thanks to very
fine microfibres these cloths achieve an
excellent cleaning performance.
Accessories
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XKS3130W WiFi stick
(Miele@home)
The WiFi stick enables your refrigeration
appliance to communicate, so that you
can access appliance data at any time
with a smartphone or tablet (iOS® or
Android™ operating systems).
To use the Miele@mobile app or
Miele@home features, such as the op-
tion to switch on SuperCool/Super-
Freeze, you must insert the WiFi stick
into your Miele refrigeration appliance
and connect it to your WiFi network.
Fitting and installation instructions for
the stick are supplied with it and de-
scribe how to install the WiFi stick and
connect to a WiFi network.
Switching on and off
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Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the protective foil
Carefully peel the protective foil off.
Cleaning the appliance
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Every touch of a sensor is confirmed
with an audible tone. This keypad tone
can be switched off (see “Selecting fur-
ther settings” – “Audible tones”).
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get suf-
ficiently cold inside the appliance, al-
low the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
When the appliance is connected to the
electrical supply, the mains connection
symbol will appear in the display
after a short while.
Touch the On/Off control.
The refrigeration appliance will start
cooling. The power connection sym-
bol will go out and the temperature
display will appear.
The temperature display and the alarm
symbol will flash at the same time
until the required temperature is
reached. If the current temperature in-
side the appliance is above 0°C, two
bars will flash in the display.
When the appliance door is opened, the
interior lighting comes on and the LED
lighting becomes brighter until it
reaches its maximum brightness.
Switching on and off
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To enable the temperature to get suffi-
ciently cold inside the refrigeration ap-
pliance, allow the appliance to run for
approx. 2hours before placing food in
it.
Do not place food in the freezer sec-
tion until it has reached the required
coldness (at least -18°C).
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is still activated.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
The cooling process will be switched
off.
Switching off for longer peri-
ods of time
If, during a long absence, the refri-
geration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigera-
tion appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not go-
ing to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
Switch the appliance off at the wall
socket and pull the plug out of the
socket, or disconnect the fuse.
Empty the ice cube drawer.
Risk of damage to the ice cube
maker.
If the water inlet is blocked while the
ice cube maker is still in use, the wa-
ter inlet pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-
ter inlet is turned off (e.g. while on
holiday).
Close the stopcock for the water in-
let.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up in-
side.
The correct temperature
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-
ences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of bacteria is generally hal-
ted. As soon as the temperature rises
above -10°C, the bacteria become act-
ive in the food again so it cannot be
kept as long. For this reason, partially
defrosted or defrosted food must not be
re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it
has been cooked, as the high temperat-
ures achieved when cooking destroy
most bacteria.
The temperature in the refrigeration ap-
pliance will rise:
- The more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept
open.
- The more food is stored in it.
- The warmer the food is which is be-
ing put into it.
- The higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli-
ance. This refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
Temperature display
In normal operation, the temperature
display shows the average, current
freezer temperature in the refrigera-
tion appliance.
If the temperature is not within the nor-
mal temperature display range, dashes
will flash in the display.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this tem-
perature to then be shown as a con-
stant temperature in the display.
Setting the temperature
Use the two sensors underneath the
display to set the temperature.
By touching the sensor
- the temperature will get colder,
- the temperature will get warmer.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
The following information shows in the
display while the sensors are being
touched:
- Touching a sensor once: the last
temperature selected flashes.
The correct temperature
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- Each subsequent touch of the
sensor: adjusts the temperature
shown in 1°C steps.
- Leaving a finger on the sensor
changes the temperature continu-
ously.
Approximately 5 seconds after the last
time a sensor has been touched, the
current temperature inside the appli-
ance is automatically shown.
Or
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6 hours if the appli-
ance is not very full and for approx.
24 hours if the appliance is full before
checking the temperature display, as it
will take this long for the appliance to
give an accurate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, you will need
to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
-15°C to -28°C.
Using Super freeze
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Super freeze function
Switch on Super freeze before putting
fresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and re-
tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and
appearance.
Exceptions:
- when placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
- when freezing up to 2kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on Super freeze
The Super freeze function should be
switched on 6 hours before placing
food for freezing in the freezer. When
freezing the maximum amount of food
the Super freeze function should be
switched on 24 hours beforehand.
Touch the Super freeze control so
that it is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch it-
self off automatically after approx.
65hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
duration before it switches off. The Su-
per freeze symbol will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, you can manually
switch off the Super freeze function
once a constant temperature of -18 °C
or colder has been reached in the
freezer section. Keep an eye on the
temperature as it falls.
Touch the Super freeze control so
that it is no longer highlighted in yel-
low.
The appliance will then continue run-
ning at normal power.
Temperature and door alarm
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The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarm
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
If the temperature in the freezer re-
mains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen goods can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
food.
Check whether the frozen goods
have started to defrost. If they have,
check that the food is safe to use
and if it is, then use it as soon as
possible or cook it before freezing it
again.
If the temperature in the freezer be-
comes too warm, the alarm symbol
will flash in the display. An alarm tone
will also sound.
The temperature the refrigeration appli-
ance is set at determines the temperat-
ure the appliance recognises as being
too warm.
Audible and visual signals will be activ-
ated, for example:
- When the refrigeration appliance is
switched on and the temperature in
the appliance differs greatly from the
set temperature.
- If a lot of warm room air enters the
freezer when frozen goods are being
loaded, rearranged or taken out.
- When freezing large amounts of food
at once.
- When freezing fresh food which is still
warm.
- In the event of a mains outage.
- If the refrigeration appliance has a
fault.
The alarm will stop and the alarm sym-
bol will go out as soon as the tem-
perature has dropped down to the cor-
rect level again.
Switching the temperature alarm off
early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off if you wish.
Touch the sensor for switching off the
temperature alarm.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol will remain illu-
minated until the set temperature has
been reached.
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Door alarm
The alarm will sound if the door is left
open for a long time. The alarm sym-
bol lights up in the display.
The amount of time until the door alarm
is triggered depends on the setting se-
lected and can be either 2minutes
(factory default) or 4minutes. However,
the door alarm can also be turned off
(see “Selecting further settings” - “Aud-
ible tones”).
The alarm will stop and the alarm sym-
bol will go out as soon as the door
is closed.
If the audible tone does not sound in
the event of a door alarm, then the
audible tone has been switched off in
settings mode (see “Selecting further
settings” - “Audible tones”).
Switching the door alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off if you wish.
Touch the sensor for switching off the
door alarm.
The alarm sound will stop.
The alarm symbol will continue to be
lit up until the door is closed.
Selecting further settings
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Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
When in settings mode, the door
alarm and other fault messages are
automatically deactivated although the
alarm symbol appears in the dis-
play.
Settings options
Activating or deactivating the
lock
Switching the ice-cube maker
on and off (setting the water
volume; rinsing the ice-cube
maker; adjusting the cleaning
setting for the ice-cube tray)
Switching the audible signals
on/off
Altering the display brightness
Switching Sabbath mode on/off
The settings options available for the
ice-cube maker are described in “Mak-
ing ice cubes” and “Cleaning and care”.
All other settings options are described
below.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to pre-
vent:
- the appliance being switched off by
mistake,
- the temperature being changed by
mistake,
- the SuperFreeze function being se-
lected by mistake,
- settings being adjusted by mistake (it
is only possible to deactivate the
safety lock).
This prevents the appliance being
switched off or settings being adjusted
without your knowledge (by children, for
example).
Activating or deactivating the safety
lock
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
Selecting further settings
30
By touching the or sensor, you
can now select whether the safety
lock is activated or deactivated:
0: the safety lock is deactivated
1: the safety lock is activated
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits set-
tings mode automatically after ap-
proximately one minute.
The symbol will appear in the display
when the lock is activated.
Audible signals
The appliance has audible signals in-
cluding the keypad tone and the door
and temperature alarm tones.
You can switch the keypad tone or the
door alarm tone on or off but you can-
not deactivate the temperature alarm.
There are 4 settings to choose from.
Option3is set at the factory; this
means that the keypad tone and the
door alarm are switched on.
Switching audible signals on/off
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection ap-
pear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm the
selection.
The most recently selected setting
flashes and the symbol lights up in
the display.
Selecting further settings
31
Touch the or sensor now to se-
lect:
0: keypad tone off; door alarm off
1: keypad tone off; door alarm on
(after 4minutes)
2: keypad tone off; door alarm on
(after 2minutes)
3: keypad tone on; door alarm on
(after 2minutes).
Touch the OK sensor to confirm the
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to exit set-
tings mode.
Otherwise, the appliance electronics
will exit the settings mode automatic-
ally after approximately one minute.
Display brightness
The display brightness can be adjusted
to suit lighting conditions in the room.
The display brightness can be adjusted
in steps from 1to3. The factory default
setting is 3 (maximum brightness).
Altering the display brightness
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the sym-
bol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
Selecting further settings
32
By touching the or sensor you
can now alter the brightness of the
display:
1: dimmest setting
2: medium setting
3: brightest setting.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits set-
tings mode automatically after ap-
proximately one minute.
Sabbath mode
The refrigeration appliance has a Sab-
bath mode to support the observance
of religious customs.
The following are switched off:
- The interior lighting when the appli-
ance door is opened
- All acoustic and visual signals
- The temperature display
- The SuperFreeze function (if previ-
ously selected)
The following can be selected:
- The settings button for switching off
Sabbath mode
- The On/Off button
The Sabbath mode function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
120hours.
Ensure that the appliance door is
properly closed, as visual and audible
alarms are switched off.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
As any mains outage during Sabbath
mode is not indicated, the frozen
goods may thaw or defrost. This will
reduce the storage life of the food.
Check whether the frozen goods
have started to defrost. If they have,
check that the food is safe to use
and if it is, then use it as soon as
possible or cook it before freezing it
again.
Selecting further settings
33
Switching on Sabbath mode
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the sym-
bol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperatures ( or ) repeatedly un-
til the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
By touching the or sensor you
can now switch on Sabbath mode. To
do this, select setting 1.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol lights up.
As soon as the symbol goes out in
the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath
mode is switched on.
Switch off Sabbath mode after the
Sabbath has passed.
Switching off Sabbath mode
Touch the settings sensor to leave
Sabbath mode.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
play and the interior lighting will come
on.
Freezing and storing food
34
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be ex-
ceeded. The maximum freezing capa-
city for freezing within a 24-hour period
is given on the data plate: “Freezing ca-
pacity...kg/24hrs”.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells,
which then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is re-
absorbed by the cells. What this means
in practice is that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting pro-
cess, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted food. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check:
- That the packaging is not damaged
- The use-by date
- The temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop.
The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18°C.
Buy frozen food once you have fin-
ished the rest of your shopping and
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
bag or cool box to transport it.
Put it into the freezer as soon as pos-
sible.
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35
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
- The following types of food are suit-
able for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve-
getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre-
cooked meals.
- The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, soured
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
- To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit-
amin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so place them portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes.
Remove, and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack
ready for freezing.
- Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for consid-
erably longer.
- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
This prevents them from freezing to-
gether in a block.
- Do not salt or season raw food or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Cooked food should only be lightly
salted and seasoned. Some herbs in-
tensify the taste of food when frozen.
- Placing hot foods or drinks in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot foods
and drinks to cool down before pla-
cing them in the freezer.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
–Suitable packing material
- Plastic freezer bags
- Tubular polythene freezer bags
- Aluminum foil
- Freezer containers
–Unsuitable packing material
- Wrapping paper
- Greaseproof paper
- Cellophane
- Bin bags
- Plastic carrier bags
Expel as much air as possible from
the packaging.
Close the packaging tightly with
- Rubber bands
- Plastic clips
- String
- Freezer tape
Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Freezing and storing food
36
Before placing food in the appliance
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function some time before placing the
food in the freezer (see “Super-
Freeze”).
This helps create a cold reserve in food
which is already stored in the freezer.
Placing food in the freezer section
The following maximum loading
weights must not be exceeded:
– Top freezer drawer = 5kg
– Freezer drawer = 25kg
– Shelf = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
- Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the lower freezer
drawers.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawers so that it freezes
through to the core as quickly as pos-
sible.
When placing food on the glass
plates make sure that you do not
block the ventilation slits in the back
wall of the appliance. They are im-
portant for trouble-free operation of
the appliance and normal energy
consumption.
- Freezing the maximum amount (see
data plate)
Remove the freezer drawers
Place the food flat on the glass plates
so that it freezes through to the core
as quickly as possible.
Once frozen:
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawer and push it back in.
- Large items
If you wish to freeze large items such as
a turkey or game, the glass cold plates
between the drawers can be removed.
Remove the freezer drawers. Care-
fully lift and slide out the glass cold
plates.
Freezing and storing food
37
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.
Defrosting frozen goods
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted food. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ-
ent ways:
- In a microwave oven
- In an oven using “Fan heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
- At room temperature
- In the refrigerator zone (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)
- In a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially thawed meat
or fish can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Meat and poultry (e.g. mince, chicken,
fish fillets) should not come into contact
with other foods while defrosting. Catch
the liquid from defrosting and dispose
of it carefully.
Fruit should be defrosted at room tem-
perature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh veget-
ables due to changes in the cell struc-
ture.
Freezing and storing food
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Cooling drinks quickly
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and
damage.
Using accessories
Using the cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer zone from rising too
quickly in the event of a power cut. This
can help prolong the storage life.
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
of the freezer zone.
The cool pack will be at its most effect-
ive after it has been in the freezer for
approx. 24hours.
–In the event of a power cut
Place the frozen cool pack directly on
top of the frozen food in the front of
the top drawer.
Tip: When placing fresh food in the
freezer, use the cool pack to separate
the fresh food from the food which is
already frozen so that the frozen food
does not begin to thaw.
Adjusting the interior fittings
39
Removing freezer drawers on
telescopic runners
Some of the freezer drawers are on tele-
scopic runners and can be removed for
filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
Holding the sides of the drawer at the
back, lift it up and then forwards and
out.
Push the runners back in again to
avoid damaging them.
Be careful not to wash out the spe-
cial lubricant in the telescopic run-
ners during cleaning.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
well-wrung out damp cloth to clean
them.
To replace the drawer, push the run-
ners back in completely and then
place the drawer on them.
Push the drawer into the appliance
until it clicks into position.
Removing the shelves.
The shelves can be removed.
Lift the shelf slightly at the front and
then pull it forwards and out.
Making ice cubes
40
For the automatic ice-cube maker to
operate, it must be connected to a
mains water connection (see “Mains
water connection”).
Danger to health!
The ice-cube maker and water sup-
ply pipework must be rinsed:
– before using for the first time,
– if the ice-cube maker has not been
used for a long time,
– regularly when in continuous use
(at least once a month), to remove
ice residues from the system (to
avoid a blockage of the water supply
pipework) and
– before switching the ice-cube
maker off for a long time. See
“Cleaning and maintenance” – “Rins-
ing the ice-cube maker” for details of
how to enable this function.
Ice cube maker with integrated
ice cube tray
Only make normal domestic quantities
of ice cubes with the ice maker.
After using the appliance for the first
time, it can take up to 24hours for the
first ice cubes to drop out of the ice-
cube maker and collect in the drawer.
After the ice-cube maker has been
turned off and on again, this process
lasts max. 6hours.
In the ice-cube drawer there is an
automatic ice-cube maker.
When the ice-cube maker is switched
on, the indicator light on the ice-cube
maker lights up.
Ice cubes can only be made when the
ice-cube drawer is completely closed.
Making ice cubes
41
An ice-cube tray, in which the ice
cubes are produced, is integrated in the
ice-cube maker.
The ice-cube tray automatically empties
into the drawer as soon as ice cubes
are produced. Once a certain fill level
has been reached, the automatic pro-
duction of ice cubes stops. The drawer
will not fill up to the top edge.
The ice-cube maker can be turned off
independently of the freezer if you do
not want to make any ice cubes.
If the ice-cube maker is turned off, the
ice-cube drawer can be used as an
extra drawer for freezing fresh food
and storing frozen food.
Switching the ice-cube maker
on and off
Make sure that the ice-cube drawer is
empty before switching on the ice-
cube maker.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the buttons for setting the tem-
perature (or ) repeatedly until the
the ice-cube maker symbol
flashes in the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
Use the and buttons to set the
ice-cube maker:
0: ice-cube maker is switched off
1: ice-cube maker is switched on
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied.
Touch the settings button to leave
settings mode or
close the appliance door.
Otherwise, the appliance will switch to
normal operation after approximately
one minute.
Making ice cubes
42
Making a large amount of ice
cubes
The amount of ice cubes produced de-
pends on the temperature in the freezer.
The lower the temperature, the more ice
cubes are produced within a given time.
At a temperature of -18°C, approx. 1kg
of ice cubes will be produced within
24hours.
Tip: If you require a large amount of ice
cubes, replace the full ice cube drawer
with the drawer beside it on the right.
The ice maker will begin to produce ice
cubes again as soon as this drawer has
been placed in position and closed
properly.
Changing the size of the ice
cubes
The size of the ice cubes depends on
the quantity of water being taken in.
You are able to set this quantity accord-
ing to your requirements. To make lar-
ger ice cubes, increase the amount of
water being taken in by the ice-cube
maker. The amount of water is set to
medium (E 3) at the factory.
Setting the water volume
The setting can only be selected if the
ice cube maker is switched on.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature (or ) repeatedly until
the the ice cube maker symbol
flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and sensor you
can now alter the water volume:
0: the ice cube maker is switched off
1: the ice cube maker is switched on
2: set the water volume
3: select the ice cube tray cleaning
position
4: rinse the ice cube maker
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
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43
By touching the or sensor, you
can now set the water volume you re-
quire (E1 to E8):
E1: low water volume
E8: high water volume
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode, or
Close the appliance door.
Otherwise the appliance will switch to
normal operation after approximately
one minute.
Switching the ice cube maker
on/off with the On/Off button
Pull the ice cube drawer out slightly.
Press the On/Off button on the ice
cube maker,
- until the indicator light comes on. The
ice cube maker symbol will ap-
pear in the display. The ice cube
maker is switched on.
- until the indicator light goes out. The
ice cube maker symbol will go out
in the display. The ice cube maker is
switched off.
Close the ice cube drawer.
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44
Switching the ice cube maker
off for a long time.
Risk of damage!
If the water inlet is blocked while the
ice cube maker is still in use, the wa-
ter inlet pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-
ter supply is turned off (e.g. while on
holiday).
Close the stopcock for the water in-
let.
If begins to flash in the display, this
means that there is still water remaining
in the ice cube maker.
Leave the ice cube maker on for an-
other day so that the remaining ice
cubes can be produced.
Turn the ice cube maker off as soon
as the remaining ice cubes have been
produced.
Take the remaining ice cubes out of
the ice cube drawer and dispose of
them.
Automatic defrosting
45
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the appli-
ance collects on the condenser and is
automatically defrosted and dissipated
from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system en-
ables the freezer to remain permanently
ice-free. Food stored in the freezer will
not defrost with this system.
Cleaning and care
46
Do not let water get into the elec-
tronic module or the lighting.
Risk of damage due to moisture
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner can
damage plastic and and electrical
components.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the refrigeration appliance.
The data plate located inside the in-
terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli-
ance must not be removed. It contains
information which is required in the
event of a service call.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
To avoid damaging all the surfaces of
your appliance, do not use:
- cleaning agents containing soda, am-
monia, acids or chlorides
- cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
- abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners
- solvent-based cleaning agents
- stainless steel cleaning agents
- dishwasher cleaner
- oven sprays
- glass cleaning agents
- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers
- melamine eraser blocks
- sharp metal scrapers
We recommend using a clean sponge,
lukewarm water with a little washing-up
liquid to clean surfaces of the appli-
ance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
Cleaning and care
47
Rinsing the ice-cube maker
The ice-cube maker and water sup-
ply pipework must be rinsed:
– before using for the first time,
– if the ice-cube maker has not been
used for a long time,
– regularly when in continuous use
(at least once a month), to remove
ice residues from the system (to
avoid a blockage of the water sup-
ply) and
– before switching the ice-cube
maker off for a long time.
After selecting the “Rinse the ice-cube
maker” setting, the ice-cube maker
and the water supply pipework will be
rinsed automatically with water.
The ice-cube tray then rotates into the
cleaning position to allow you to dry it
by hand.
Water is collected in the ice-cube
drawer.
Make sure the ice-cube drawer is
empty before selecting the “Rinse the
ice-cube maker” setting. Otherwise,
the water will empty onto the contents
of the drawer.
The “Rinse ice-cube maker” setting
can only be selected when the ice-
cube maker is switched on.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the buttons for setting the tem-
perature ( and ) repeatedly until
the ice-cube maker symbol
flashes in the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and button,
you can now select the setting you
want:
0: the ice-cube maker is switched off
1: the ice-cube maker is switched on
2: set the water volume
3: select the ice-cube tray cleaning
position
4: rinse the ice-cube maker
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied. The
symbol in the display for the ice-cube
maker and the indicator light on the
ice-cube maker will flash while the ice-
cube maker is being rinsed.
You will hear the ice-cube tray turn so
that it is at an angle.
Wait until the ice-cube tray has com-
pleted this rotation before continuing.
The ice-cube maker will then switch off.
Cleaning and care
48
Carefully remove, the ice-cube
drawer, which will be full of water.
Empty and clean it.
The ice-cube tray cannot be removed
and must be cleaned in situ.
Dry the ice-cube tray with a soft
cloth.
When the ice-cube maker is switched
back on again, the ice-cube tray will
rotate back into the original position.
Cleaning the ice-cube tray
Clean the ice-cube tray:
- Before switching off the ice-cube
maker for a long period of time.
- Regularly, to remove ice and water
residues.
If you have previously selected the
setting “Rinse the ice-cube
maker” (see “Rinsing the ice-cube
maker”), the ice-cube tray will already
be in the cleaning position.
The ice-cube tray cannot be re-
moved and must be cleaned in situ. For
this reason the ice-cube tray must be
set to the cleaning position.
Selecting the cleaning position
The setting can only be selected if the
ice-cube maker is switched on.
Empty the ice-cube drawer.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection ap-
pear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the buttons for setting the tem-
perature (and) repeatedly until
the ice-cube maker symbol
flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm the
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the setting you
want:
0:the ice-cube maker is switched off
1:the ice-cube maker is switched on
2:set the water volume
3:select the ice-cube tray cleaning
position
4:rinse the ice-cube maker
Touch the OK sensor to confirm the
selection.
The selected setting will be applied and
you will hear the ice-cube tray rotate
into an angled position.
Wait until the ice-cube tray has com-
pleted this rotation before continuing.
The ice-cube maker will then switch off.
The symbol for the ice-cube maker
will disappear from the display.
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Remove the ice-cube drawer.
The ice-cube tray cannot be removed
and must be cleaned in situ.
Clean the ice-cube tray and the
ice-cube drawer with lukewarm water
and a little washing up liquid. Wipe
thoroughly with clean water and dry
with a cloth.
When the ice-cube maker is switched
back on again, the ice-cube tray will
rotate back into the original position.
Before cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
The display goes out and the cooling
function is switched off.
If this does not work, the safety lock is
activated (see “Selecting further set-
tings” – “Activating and deactivating the
safety lock”).
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Remove the shelves:
Lift them up at the front slightly and
then pull them forwards and out.
The telescopic runners on the
shelves are not dishwasher safe.
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Removing the telescopic runners
To remove the telescopic runners:
1. Push the catch upwards.
2. Push the telescopic runner to the
side.
3. Then pull the telescopic runner off to
the rear.
After cleaning, reattach the telescopic
runners to the shelf.
1. Do so by hooking the telescopic run-
ner on at the rear.
2. Then clip the catches into position at
the front.
Cleaning the interior and ac-
cessories
The refrigeration appliance should be
cleaned regularly (at least once a
month).
Remove soiling immediately to pre-
vent it from drying on.
Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
- the freezer drawers
- the trim
- the shelves
- the telescopic runners on the shelves
- the cool packs.
These accessories should all be hand
washed.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
well-wrung out damp cloth to clean
them.
Be careful not to wash out the spe-
cial lubricant in the telescopic run-
ners during cleaning.
Leave the door open to air the appli-
ance for a short while and to prevent
odours building up.
Cleaning and care
51
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
Slide all shelves back into the appli-
ance.
Close the appliance door.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the Super freeze function
so that the freezer can cool down
quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
has reached the required temperat-
ure, place the food back in the freezer
drawers and put them back in the
freezer.
When the temperature in the freezer
is a constant -18°C or colder press
the Super freeze button to switch the
Super freeze function off.
Problem solving guide
52
Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily
remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be
needed.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,
and to correct it.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Problem Cause and remedy
The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The appliance is not switched on and the mains con-
nection symbol is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The mains
connection symbol appears in the display
when the appliance is switched off.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
The compressor 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.
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53
Problem Cause and remedy
The compressor is
switching on more fre-
quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the refri-
geration appliance is
too low.
The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or become too dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in-
side or frozen at the same time.
Only open the appliance door when necessary and
for as short a time as possible.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance door is not properly closed.
A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer
zone.
Close the appliance door.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af-
fect cooling and increase energy consumption.
Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The
higher the ambient temperature, the longer the com-
pressor has to run.
See the information in “Location” in “Installation”.
The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed
in the niche.
See the information in “Installation” and “Installing
the refrigeration appliance”.
The compressor is
switching on more fre-
quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the ap-
pliance is too low.
The temperature setting is too low.
Adjust the temperature.
A large amount of food is being frozen at once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The Super freeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch the Super freeze
function off yourself before this time.
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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.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigeration appli-
ance at the bottom near
the compressor (de-
pending on model).
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an oper-
ation and fault dia-
gnosis LED indicator
light.
The indicator light flashes several times every
5seconds.
A fault has occurred.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
The indicator light flashes regularly every
15seconds.
Not a fault. This flashing is normal.
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Display warnings
Message Cause and remedy
The symbol lights up
in the display. You can-
not switch the appli-
ance off.
The safety lock has been activated.
Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select-
ing further settings – Activating and deactivating
the safety lock”).
“F0toF9” appears in
the display.
There is a fault.
Call the Miele Service Department.
“FE*” appears in the dis-
play.
There is a fault.
Call the Miele Service Department.
The alarm symbol
lights up in the display
and an alarm sounds.
The door alarm has been activated.
Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol
will go out and the alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol
flashes in the display.
The temperature in the freezer zone has risen above
or fallen below the temperature which has been 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.
Rectify the cause of the alarm. The alarm symbol
will go out, and the alarm will stop sounding.
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.
When the ice cube
maker is switched on,
thesymbol flashes in
the display and the in-
dicator light on the ice
cube maker flashes.
The water supply is turned off.
Turn on the water supply.
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Message Cause and remedy
The ice maker
andalarm symbols
are flashing in the dis-
play. The indicator light
on the ice cube maker
is also flashing.
The is a fault with the ice cube maker.
Call the Miele Service Department.
The power failure sym-
bol, appears in the
display and the alarm
tone sounds.
The temperature display
will show the warmest
temperature recorded in
the freezer during a
power failure or an in-
terruption to the power
supply.
Indication of an power failure: the temperature in the
refrigeration appliance over the last few days or
hours has risen too high because of a power failure
or interruption to the power supply.
The refrigeration appliance will go back to the last
temperature setting when the power is back on.
Press the OK button.
The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.
The display will then revert to showing the current
temperature in the freezer.
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.
The symbol lights up
in the display, the appli-
ance does not get cold,
although the controls
and the interior lighting
are working.
Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appli-
ance to be presented in the showroom without the
cooling system being switched on. Do not activate
this setting for domestic use.
Switch off Demo mode (see “Information for deal-
ers - Demo mode”).
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57
Problems with the ice cube maker
Problem Cause and remedy
The ice cube maker will
not switch on.
The appliance is not connected to the power supply
or is not switched on.
Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance
back on.
The ice-cube maker is
not producing any ice
cubes.
The refrigeration appliance or the ice-cube maker is
not turned on.
Switch on the refrigeration appliance and the ice-
cube maker.
The water supply is not open or has not been vented.
Open the water supply.
Check whether the water supply has been vented.
The drawer of the ice-cube maker is not closed prop-
erly.
Push the drawer all the way in.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
causing the compressor to turn on more often and
the ice-cube maker has iced up.
Only open the appliance door when necessary and
for as short a time as possible.
The temperature in the freezer section is too high.
Select a lower temperature.
The water connection pressure is too low.
Check that the water connection is between
150kPa and 600kPa (1.5bar and 6bar).
Remember that it can take up to 24hours to pro-
duce the first ice cubes.
The ice cube maker is
only producing small
ice cubes.
The size of the ice cubes produced depends on the
volume of the water intake which you can set ac-
cording to your requirements
Lengthen the water intake time for the ice cube
maker.
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58
Problem Cause and remedy
The ice cubes taste or
smell odd.
The ice cube maker is in continuous use and should
be cleaned regularly.
Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply pipe-
work regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing
the ice cube maker”).
The ice cube maker has been used very infrequently.
Ice cubes that are stored for a long period can ab-
sorb the taste and smell of other items.
Empty the ice cube drawer if you are not going to
use the ice cube maker for a long period of time.
Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply pipe-
work regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing
the ice cube maker”).
Unwrapped food is being stored in the freezer. Ice
can absorb the taste and smell of unwrapped food.
Only store food which has been wrapped in the
freezer section.
The ice cube drawer is dirty.
Clean the ice cube drawer.
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The interior lighting is not working.
Problem Cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The refrigeration appliance has not been switched
on.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15minutes if the appli-
ance door is left open. If this is not the case, then
there is a fault.
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live
electrical components.
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of
coming into contact with live electrical compon-
ents.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele
Customer Service Department.
Risk of injury from LED lighting.
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical in-
struments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
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60
Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
The door to the freezer
will not open because it
has been opened and
closed too many times
in succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening
and closing the door is preventing the door from
opening. Wait approx. 1minute and then try again.
It should now open without force.
Food has frozen to-
gether.
The food packaging was not dry when placed in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
There is no audible
alarm although the door
has been open for a
long time.
This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been
switched off in settings mode (see “Selecting fur-
ther settings – Audible signals”).
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
This is not a fault. The heat created by the evapor-
ator is used to prevent condensation.
Noises
61
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.
Service
62
Contact in the event of a fault
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer
Service Department.
You can book a Miele Customer Ser-
vice Department call-out online at
www.miele.com/service.
Contact information for the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department can be
found at the end of this document.
Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (Fabr./
SN/Nr.) when contacting the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department. This inform-
ation can be found on the data plate.
Please note that telephone calls may be
monitored and recorded for training
purposes and that a call-out charge will
be applied to service visits where the
problem could have been resolved as
described in this booklet.
The data plate can be found inside the
appliance.
EPREL database
From 1 March 2021, information on en-
ergy labelling and ecodesign require-
ments will be available in the European
Product Database (EPREL). You can
find the product database at the follow-
ing link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You
will be asked to enter the model identi-
fier.
The model identifier can be found on
the data plate.
SN-ST
R600a:
XXXXXX
Nr. XX/ XXXXXXXXX.
XXX l
XXg
Warranty
The appliance warranty is valid for 2
years from date of purchase. In the UK,
you must activate your cover by calling
0330 160 6640 or registering online at
www.miele.co.uk.
For more information on country-spe-
cific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele Customer Service.
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63
Demo mode
The appliance can be demonstrated in
the showroom or at exhibitions in
“Demo mode”. In this mode the control
panel and interior lighting are active but
the compressor remains switched off,
so that the appliance does not cool
down.
Switching on demo mode
Switch the appliance off by touching
the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
Place your finger on the sensor,
and leave it there.
At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of
the sensor).
Leave your finger on the sensor
until the symbol appears in the dis-
play.
Then release the sensor.
Demo mode is turned on and the
symbol is illuminated in the display.
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64
Switching off Demo mode
The symbol is lit up in the display.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
1 flashes in the display (means: Demo
mode is switched on) and the symbol
lights up.
Touch the or sensor until 0 ap-
pears (means: Demo mode is
switched off).
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to leave
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance exits set-
tings mode automatically after ap-
proximately one minute.
Demo mode is switched off, the sym-
bol goes out.
Installation
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65
Installation
Danger of damage and injury
due to the refrigeration appliance tip-
ping over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance door is open.
Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the refrigeration appliance has been
built in and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the refrigera-
tion appliance.
This refrigeration appliance must not
be installed underneath a hob.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from open flames.
Open flames can set fire to the refri-
geration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)
away from the refrigeration appli-
ance.
Side-by-side 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.
The FNS 37492 iE can be installed
“side-by-side” because it is equipped
with built-in heating units in the side
panels.
When installed next to other refriger-
ation appliances please note that
each appliance must be built into a
separate housing unit.
However, different refrigeration appli-
ances with integrated heating units can
be installed next to one another if they
are in separate built-in niches. Please
contact your dealer for specific informa-
tion about which combinations will work
with your refrigeration appliance.
Installation
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66
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your re-
frigeration appliance please bear in
mind that it will use more energy if in-
stalled near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat. Dir-
ect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
- The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed be-
hind the appliance.
- The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
- Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind this appliance.
Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on ex-
ternal refrigeration appliance panels,
which can cause corrosion.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered and
that the refrigeration appliance has
been installed in accordance with the
operating and installation instruc-
tions.
Climate range
The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient tem-
perature) and should not be used out-
side this range.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to switch off
for too long, causing the temperature
inside the appliance to rise with the risk
of food deteriorating and going off.
The climate range is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10to +32°C
N +16to +32°C
ST +16to +38°C
T +16to +43°C
A freezer from the SN climate range
can operate without any difficulties in
rooms with a cooler ambient temper-
ature (down to +5°C).
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67
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”):
- Air intake occurs via the plinth at
the bottom of the appliance and the
air escapes at the top at the back
of the housing unit.
- A ventilation gap of at least 40mm
depth must be allowed behind the re-
frigeration appliance for air to circu-
late.
- The ventilation cross-sections in the
plinth, housing unit and above the
appliance must each provide an un-
obstructed airflow of at least 200cm²
to ensure that warm air can circulate
without hindrance.
If ventilation grilles are to be inserted
into the ventilation gaps, the ventila-
tion gaps must be larger than
200cm². The unobstructed airflow of
200cm² is calculated by adding up
the total area of ventilation openings
in the grilles.
- Important. The larger the ventilation
gaps, the less energy the refrigeration
appliance will use.
The ventilation gaps must not be
covered or blocked in any way. They
must also be regularly dusted.
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Top ventilation gap
The ventilation gap at the top of the ap-
pliance can be constructed in different
ways:
a
directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 200cm²)
b
between the kitchen furniture and
the ceiling
c
in a suspended ceiling
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.
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Appliance
furniture
door
thickness
A [mm]
Gap X [mm]
for different
edge radiiB
R0 R1.2 R2 R3
≥16–19 min. 3
20 5 4 4 3.5
21 5.5 5 4.5 4
22 6.5 6 5.5 5
Adjoining kitchen furniture front
A=Furniture front thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Adjoining side wall
A=Furniture front thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing
unit carcase and the side wall. This way
you will get a sufficiently wide gap.
Weight of the furniture door
If the furniture door panel is too
heavy, this can cause damage.
Fitting a furniture door panel which is
heavier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This can cause subsequent func-
tional problems.
Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not ex-
ceed the maximum permitted.
Refrigeration appli-
ance
Maximum
weight of fur-
niture door in kg
FNS 37492 iE 26
When fitting large or divided furniture
doors, an extra fitting kit or set of fix-
ing brackets should be used. These
are available to order from the Miele
Customer Service department or deal-
ers.
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Before installing the appliance
Take the accessory pack which in-
cludes installation parts and other ac-
cessories out of the appliance and re-
move the packaging strap holding the
door in place.
Do not remove the following from
the back of the appliance:
- The spacers (depending on model)
These ensure the gap required
between the back of the appliance
and the wall is maintained.
- The bags (depending on model) loc-
ated inside the metal grille (heat ex-
changer).
These are important for the correct
functioning of the appliance. Their
contents are non-toxic and are not
dangerous.
Remove the cable clip from the back
of the appliance.
Open the appliance door and remove
the red safety catch (depending on
model).
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71
Does your old appliance have a dif-
ferent hinging mechanism?
If your old appliance had a different
type of hinging, the furniture door can
still be used. Remove the old hinges
from the housing unit. They are no
longer required because the furniture
door is now fitted to the appliance door.
All the necessary parts are supplied or
can be ordered from Miele.
Stainless steel front
(depending on model)
If your old appliance had different
hinging and you cannot, or do not wish
to use your old door, you can use a
stainless steel front instead.
Contact Miele for information on suit-
able stainless steel fronts.
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Building-in dimensions
* The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560mm deep niche. The
appliance is fully functional in a 550mm niche but the energy consumption will be
slightly higher.
Before installation, ensure the the housing unit dimensions are the correct size.
The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure
the correct functioning of the appliance.
Niche height [mm]
A
FNS 37492 iE 1772 – 1788
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Limiting the opening angle of
the appliance door
The door hinges are set ex works to en-
able the appliance door to be opened
wide.
However if the opening angle of the ap-
pliance door needs to be limited for any
reason, the hinge can be adjusted to
accommodate this.
If the appliance door hits an adjacent
wall when opened, for example, the
opening angle can be limited toapprox.
90°:
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the refri-
geration appliance is installed.
Insert the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The appliance door opening angle is
now limited to approx. 90°.
Changing the door hinging
If the model number for your refrigera-
tion appliance does not include the let-
ter “S”, it is supplied with hinges on the
right. If left-hand hinging is required, the
hinges must be changed.
If the model number for your refrigera-
tion appliance includes the letter “S”, it
is supplied with hinges on the left.
Do not change the hinging if this appli-
ance is going to be installed side by
side with a refrigerator. The freezer must
be installed to the left of the refrigerator
in a separate building-in niche.
If right-hand hinging is required, the
hinges can be changed.
Always change the door hinging
with the assistance of another per-
son.
If the door seal is damaged or has
slipped out of its groove, the appli-
ance door may not close properly
and cooling performance will be re-
duced. Condensate will build up in
the interior cabinet and this can
cause a build-up of ice.
Do not damage the door seal and
ensure it does not slip out of its
groove.
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Preparing to change the door hinging
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance door and your floor from
damage.
Open the appliance door.
Lift off the covers , and .
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Slightly loosen the screws and
in the hinges.
Push the door outwards, take it off
its hinges and place it to one side.
Undo the screws completely.
Fit the bracket on the opposite
side and loosely fit the screws .
Remove the screws completely
and loosely screw them in on the op-
posite side.
If you have put locking pins into the
hinges to stop the door opening too
far, remove the locking pins from the
top of the hinges.
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To remove the soft-close mechanism
Warning. The soft-close mech-
anism snaps shut when dismantled.
Danger of injury.
Place the door with the outer side
downwards on a stable surface.
Remove the soft-close mechanism
from the ball joint.
Unscrew holder and remove the
soft-close mechanism.
Undo ball joint using a screwdriver
and reposition and secure it as
shown.
Now turn the appliance door over so
that the outer side is now facing up-
wards (the hinges remain open).
Danger of injury.
Do not close the hinges.
Remove screws completely.
Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners .
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To secure the soft-close mechanism
Turn the appliance door over again so
that the outer side is now facing
downwards.
Screw holder onto the hinge and
tighten securely.
Open out soft-close mechanism
and hook it into the ball joint.
Hang appliance door onto pre-fit-
ted screws and , and tighten
screws and securely.
Replace covers , and .
Refit the locking pins into the top of
the hinges to prevent the door open-
ing too far.
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Installing the appliance
Two people are required for installing
the appliance.
Install the appliance in a stable, solid
housing unit, positioned on an even
and level floor.
Secure the housing unit against tip-
ping.
Use a spirit level to align the housing
unit. The corners of the housing unit
must be at 90° angles to each other,
otherwise the door will not sit straight
on all 4corners.
The required ventilation gaps must be
provided (see “Installation” – “Install-
ation notes”).
To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:
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Parts required for installation:
All installation parts are number coded.
This coding is also used in the installa-
tion instructions.
- For installing the appliance in its
housing unit:
*These parts are only supplied with ap-
pliances with a niche height of 140cm
or more.
**Quantity depends on niche height;
max. quantity applies to appliances re-
quiring niche height of 140cm or more
(also contains additional installation
parts for fitting large or divided furniture
doors).
- For fitting the furniture door:
**Quantity depends on niche height.
Also contains additional installation
parts for fitting large or divided furniture
doors.
All fitting instructions given are for a
right-hand hinged appliance. If you
have converted the appliance to left-
hand hinging, you will need to adapt
these instructions accordingly.
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Preparing the appliance
Position the appliance in front of the
housing unit.
Slide the cover strip into the hold-
ers as shown.
If the appliance is hinged on the left,
slide the tabs of the cover strip into
the right-hand opening of the holder.
Risk of damage to the fixing
bracket and cover.
The cover on the fixing bracket can
easily become detached.
Always close the cover as soon as
you have finished working on the
bracket.
Loosely screw the fixing brackets
into the pre-drilled holes in the appli-
ance door using hex screws.
Tip: Secure a pair of fixing brackets in
the handle area of the door.
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Close the covers.
Push the appliance two thirds of the
way into the building-in niche. When
pushing the appliance into its niche,
make sure that the mains cable does
not get trapped.
Tip: To help you push it into position, tie
a piece of string around the plug to
“lengthen” the power cable.
Then pull the cable by the end of the
string through the housing unit. It will
then be easier to connect once the ap-
pliance is in the unit.
With 16mm thick unit walls only:
Clip spacers and on the right-
hand side of the hinges.
Open the appliance door.
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Remove the cover.
Loosely fit the connecting bracket
using the screws.
Tip: Do not tighten the screws so that
you can adjust the position of the con-
necting bracket.
Fit the stopper onto the fixing
bracket.
Loosely fit the fixing bracket using
the screws.
Tip: Do not tighten the screws so that
you can adjust the position of the con-
necting bracket.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the sealing strip.
Fix the sealing strip flush with the
front of the appliance on the door
opening side.
1. Position the sealing strip flush with
the lower edge of the top connecting
bracket.
2. Stick it down along its entire length.
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Installing the appliance
If the appliance is pushed too far into
the niche, the appliance doors may
not close properly once the furniture
door has been fitted. This can cause
ice to build up, condensate to accu-
mulate and lead to faults in the appli-
ance. These can all lead to increased
energy consumption.
Push the appliance into the building-
in niche making sure a gap of 42mm
is maintained all round between the
appliance carcase and the front of
the housing unit side walls.
Push the appliance into the niche un-
til all fixing brackets at the top and
bottom are in line with the front edge
of the housing unit side wall.
- With 16mm thick walls:
The spacers should touch the front
edge of the housing unit side walls at
the top and bottom.
- With 19mm thick walls:
The front edges of the top and bot-
tom hinges should be flush with the
front edge of the housing unit side
wall.
This will create a gap all round of
42mm to the front edges of the hous-
ing unit side walls.
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Important for furniture with door fit-
tings (e.g. stubs, seals, etc.).
Take the dimensions of the fittings
into account.
Check to make sure there is a gap all
round of 42mm to the front edges of
the door fittings.
Pull the refrigeration appliance for-
wards by the appropriate dimension.
Tip: If possible, remove the door fittings
and push the refrigeration appliance
into the niche until all fixing brackets at
the top and bottom are touching the
front edge of the housing unit side wall.
Align the appliance on both sides by
altering the adjustable feet using the
spanner supplied.
Securing the refrigeration appliance
in the niche
Press the appliance against the side
of the housing unit on the hinge side.
Screw the chipboard screws
through the hinge plates at the top
and bottom to secure the appliance
to the housing unit.
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Push the loose fixing brackets against
the housing unit wall.
Secure the fixing bracket to the
housing unit side wall with the
screw.
Tip: Pre-drill the hole.
The appliance must not pull back
into the unit, as otherwise the gap of
42mm will not be maintained all the
way round.
Using your thumb, push the protrud-
ing bracket towards the housing unit
wall whilst tightening the screws.
Secure the fixing bracket to the
housing unit side wall with the
screws.
Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
Re-tighten screws and .
Snap off any protruding ends from
the fixing brackets. They are no
longer required and can be disposed
of.
Replace covers and on the fix-
ing brackets.
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Only for an appliance with a niche
height greater than 140cm
To enhance the stability of the appli-
ance in the unit, push the rods supplied
in underneath the appliance between it
and the floor of the housing unit:
First secure the handle to one of
the stabilising rods.
Push the stabilising rod into the
guide hole as far as it will go. Remove
the handle, fit it to the other rod
supplied and push this into its guide
as far as it will go.
Tip: Keep the handle somewhere safe
in case you ever need to fit the appli-
ance into a new housing unit.
Close the appliance doors.
Fitting the furniture door
If fitted in a run of units make sure that
the top edge of the furniture door is at
the same height as neighbouring unit
doors.
The furniture door must be fitted cor-
rectly and not under tension.
The next section gives instructions on
how to fit a furniture door that is at
least 16–19 mm thick.
The distance between the appliance
door and the fixing bracket is set to
8mm at the factory. Check this dis-
tance and adjust it if necessary.
Push the fitting aids up to the
height of the furniture door: the lower
edge X of the fitting aids must be at
the same height as the upper edge of
the furniture door being fitted (see
in diagram).
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Tip: Push up the fitting aids with the
furniture front until they are at the same
height as the doors of adjacent kitchen
units.
Undo the nuts and take the fixing
bracket off together with the fitting
aids.
Place the furniture door with the outer
side downwards on a stable surface.
Using a pencil, lightly mark a line
down the centre of the inside of the
furniture door.
Hang the fixing bracket with the
fitting aids onto the inside of the fur-
niture door. Align the fixing bracket
centrally.
Attach the fixing bracket securely us-
ing at least 6 short chipboard
screws. (On cassette doors only
use 4 screws on the edges).
Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
Pull the fitting aids upwards to re-
move them.
Turn them around and fit them into
the middle slots on the fixing bracket
for safe keeping.
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Slide the side cover onto the fixing
bracket on the side opposite the
hinge.
Turn the furniture door over and at-
tach the handle (if required).
Open the appliance door.
Hang the furniture door onto the ad-
justing bolts.
Loosely attach the nuts on the ad-
justing bolts.
Aligning the door
Check the distance between the door
and adjacent furniture doors. The dis-
tance should be the same.
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X: side adjustments
Slide the furniture door.
Y: height adjustment
A gap of 8mm is set between the ap-
pliance door and the fixing bracket.
This must only be adjusted within its
permitted range.
Use a screwdriver to adjust the
bolts.
Whilst counterholding the adjusting
bolts with a screwdriver, tighten
the nuts with a spanner.
The cover strip must be com-
pletely hidden in the niche and must
not protrude.
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Open the cover.
Fit the screws into the holes.
Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
Risk of damage to the fixing
bracket and cover.
The cover on the fixing bracket can
easily become detached.
Always close the cover as soon as
you have finished working on the
bracket.
Close the door.
Z: depth adjustment
Check the distance between the fur-
niture door and the housing unit. A dis-
tance of approx. 2mm is required.
Loosen the screws at the top of
the appliance door and the screw
at the bottom of the fixing bracket.
Tighten all the screws again.
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Replace the cover and click it into
place.
Close the covers on the fixing brack-
ets.
To make sure the appliance is cor-
rectly fitted:
- The door must close properly.
- The door must not touch the housing
unit.
- The seal at the top edge of the
handle side must fit properly.
To double check place a torch in the
appliance and close the door.
Turn the lights out in the room. If you
can see any light shining out from the
sides double check the installation.
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Mains water connection
Information about the mains water
connection
Risk of injury and appliance
damage if appliance is not connec-
ted properly.
Failing to connect the appliance
properly can result in personal injury
and/or material damage.
The appliance may only be connec-
ted to the mains water connection by
suitably qualified specialists.
Disconnect the refrigeration ap-
pliance from the power supply before
connecting it to the mains water sup-
ply.
Close the stopcock before connect-
ing the refrigeration appliance to the
mains water supply.
Risk to health and risk of dam-
age due to contaminated water.
The quality of the incoming water
must conform to the requirements for
drinking water in the country where
the refrigeration appliance is being
used.
Connect the refrigeration appliance
to the drinking water supply.
This refrigeration appliance meets the
requirements of IEC61770 and
EN61770.
Connection to the water supply must
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the country where the appli-
ance is being installed. All appliances
and systems used to supply water to
the refrigeration appliance must also
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the respective country.
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The water connection pressure needs
to be between 150kPa and 600kPa
(1.5bar and 6bar).
Use fresh water to ensure that the
quality of the ice cubes remains high.
Connect the stainless steel hose to
the mains water supply and avoid
connection to a water supply in
which the water might stagnate.
Only use the stainless steel hose
supplied. The stainless steel hose
must not be shortened, extended or
replaced by a different hose.
The stainless steel hose must only
be replaced by an original Miele
spare part. The food-grade, stainless
steel hose is available to order from
the Miele webshop, from the Miele
Customer Service Department or
from your local Miele dealer.
A stopcock must be provided between
the stainless steel hose and the mains
water supply to ensure that the water
supply can be cut off if necessary.
Make sure that the stopcock is still
accessible after the refrigeration ap-
pliance has been installed.
The stainless steel hose supplied is 4'
11" (1.5 m)m long.
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Water supply
Ensure that the connections are tight
and leak-proof.
Risk of damage to the stainless
steel hose.
The water supply from the tap to the
ice cube maker has been interrupted.
Do not bend or damage the stainless
steel hose.
A stopcock with a metric R3/4thread
must be incorporated when connect-
ing to the water supply.
The solenoid valve is located at the
back of the refrigeration appliance at
the bottom. It also has a metric
R3/4connection.
Connect the straight end of the stain-
less steel hose to the stopcock.
The stainless steel hose should be at-
tached to the solenoid valve at the
bottom of the appliance at the back.
Secure the stainless steel hose to the
appliance housing with the retaining
clip.
Slowly open the water supply stop-
cock and check the whole water sys-
tem for leaks.
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the power supply (see “Electrical
connection”).
Push the refrigeration appliance into
its final position.
After a maximum of 24hours, the first
ice cubes will drop out of the ice-cube
maker and collect in the drawer.
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Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for con-
nection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10A.
This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
installation must be in compliance with
current local and national safety regula-
tions, (e.g. VDE0100 in Germany / BS
7671 in the UK). We recommend the
use of a suitable RCD .
The socket must not be concealed be-
hind the appliance and must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical
supply in case of an emergency.
If the socket is no longer accessible
after installation, an additional means of
disconnection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole con-
tact gap of at least 3mm. These in-
clude miniature circuit breakers, fuses
and contactors (EN60335).
The mains plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact with
the back of the appliance as vibrations
can cause damage to these compon-
ents. This could result in a short circuit.
Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous energy source e.g.
solar power.
When the appliance is switched on,
power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This could damage the elec-
tronic module. The appliance must not
be used with so-called energy saving
devices either. These reduce the
amount of energy supplied to the appli-
ance, causing it to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replaced,
this must be performed by a qualified
electrician.
United Kingdom
Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW
Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: [email protected]
Australia
Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
1 Gilbert Park Drive
Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Tel: 1300 464 353
Internet: www.miele.com.au
Miele Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.
1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road
Jing' an District
200040 Shanghai, PRC
Tel: +86 21 6157 3500
Fax: +86 21 6157 3511
E-mail: [email protected],
Internet: www.miele.cn
China Mainland
Miele (Hong Kong) Ltd.
41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place
23 Wang Tai Road
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2610 1025
Fax: (852) 3579 1404
Email:
Website: www.miele.hk
Hong Kong, China
Miele India Pvt. Ltd.
1st Floor, Copia Corporate Suites,
Commercial Plot 9,
Mathura Road, Jasola,
New Delhi - 110025
E-mail: customercare@miele.in
Website: www.miele.in
India
Miele Ireland Ltd.
2024 Bianconi Avenue
Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Tel: (01) 461 07 10
Fax: (01) 461 07 97
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.ie
Ireland
Malaysia
Miele Sdn Bhd
Suite 12-2, Level 12
Menara Sapura Kencana
Petroleum
Solaris Dutamas No. 1
Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +603-6209-0288
Fax: +603-6205-3768
Miele New Zealand Limited
IRD 98 463 631
8 College Hill
Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
New Zealand
Tel: 0800 464 353
Internet: www.miele.co.nz
New Zealand
Miele Pte. Ltd.
29 Media Circle
#11-04 ALICE@Mediapolis
Singapore 138565
sTel: +65 6735 1191
Fax: +65 6735 1161
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.sg
Singapore
Miele (Pty) Ltd.
63 Peter Place
Bryanston 2194
P.O. Box 69434
Bryanston 2021
Tel: (011) 875 9000
Fax: (011) 875 9035
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.co.za
South Africa
Miele Appliances Ltd.
Showroom 1
Eiffel 1 Building
P.O. Box 114782 - Dubai
Tel. +971 4 3044 999
Fax. +971 4 3418 852
800-MIELE (64353)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.miele.ae
United Arab Emirates
Manufacturer:
Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany
Thailand
Miele Appliances Ltd.
BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier
43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303
689 Sukhumvit Road
North Klongton Sub-District
Vadhana District
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif
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