Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 10 954 750
Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 14
How to save energy............................................................................................. 15
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 17
Control panel......................................................................................................... 17
Explanation of symbols ......................................................................................... 18
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 19
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 19
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 21
Before first use ...................................................................................................... 21
Cleaning the refrigerator...................................................................................21
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 21
Switching on the appliance ................................................................................... 21
Switching off the appliance................................................................................... 23
Turning off the refrigerator section separately.................................................. 23
Turning the refrigerator section back on again................................................. 23
Turning off for longer periods of time .................................................................... 24
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 25
. . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone ........................... 25
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ........................................................ 25
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 25
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 26
Setting the temperature for the refrigerator/freezer section .................................. 26
Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone....................................... 28
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ................................................. 29
The automatic SuperCool function ....................................................................... 29
Automatic SuperFreeze function ........................................................................... 30
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 32
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 32
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 33
Selecting additional settings.............................................................................. 34
Safety lock ........................................................................................................ 34
Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit)............................................................... 35
Acoustic signals ............................................................................................... 37
Display brightness ............................................................................................ 38
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Sabbath mode ................................................................................................... 39
Carbon filter replacement indicator.................................................................. 40
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 42
Various cooling zones ........................................................................................... 42
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 43
What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 44
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 44
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone........................................................ 45
Dry compartment ............................................................................................... 46
Humidity-controlled compartment , /.......................................................... 46
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 48
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ..................................................................... 48
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 48
Moving the shelf/shelf with lighting....................................................................... 48
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 49
PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers ............................................................................. 49
Moving the carbon filter ........................................................................................ 50
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 51
Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 51
What happens when you freeze fresh food?......................................................... 51
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 52
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 52
Defrosting......................................................................................................... 55
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 55
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 56
Making ice cubes ................................................................................................ 57
Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ....................................................... 57
Turning the ice cube maker on/off......................................................................... 58
Making a large quantity of ice cubes .................................................................... 59
Changing the size of the ice cubes ....................................................................... 59
Turning the ice cube maker on/off with the on/off button..................................... 60
Automatic defrosting .......................................................................................... 61
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 62
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 62
Rinsing the ice cube maker................................................................................... 63
Cleaning the ice cube tray..................................................................................... 64
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 65
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 67
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Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 69
Cleaning the ventilation grilles............................................................................... 69
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 69
Replacing the carbon filters .................................................................................. 70
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 71
Causes of noises ................................................................................................. 82
Technical Service................................................................................................. 83
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 83
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 83
Information for dealers ....................................................................................... 84
Demo mode ........................................................................................................ 84
Water connection ................................................................................................ 86
Information on the fresh water connection ........................................................... 86
Connecting the water supply line.......................................................................... 87
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 89
Installation information....................................................................................... 91
Side-by-side.......................................................................................................... 91
Installation location ............................................................................................... 91
Climate class ....................................................................................................92
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 92
Cabinet doors........................................................................................................ 93
Calculation of cabinet door size .......................................................................94
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 97
Wall spacer at the back....................................................................................98
Installation dimensions....................................................................................... 99
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors........................................ 100
Changing the door hinges ................................................................................ 101
Building in the appliance .................................................................................. 105
Fitting the cabinet doors ..................................................................................... 112
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Appropriate use
This appliance is intended for use in the home and similar
environments.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp
environments or in places exposed to rain.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food,
freezing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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Persons which lack physical, sensory or mental abilities or
experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or
instruction by a responsible person.
Safety with children
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or
near the appliance.
Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!
Technical safety
The refrigerant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements.
This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a
natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is
combustible, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not
increase 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
compressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around
the system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse
effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can cause severe irritation to the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact Miele Technical Service.
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The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every 11g of coolant at least 1m
3
of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the electricity supply.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele
authorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,
it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
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For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The machine must be disconnected from the power supply during
installation, maintenance, and repair work, and installation work on
the fresh water connection. The machine is only completely isolated
from the power supply when:
– the fuse has been tripped, or
– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
– the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when disconnecting it from the power supply.
Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs, or a faulty
fresh water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance, and repairs, installation work on the fresh
water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only
ever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not
repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original
parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
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Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
WARNING! Danger of overheating! Do not cover or block the air
vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapors to ignite.
Danger of fire and explosion.
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer section. The cans or bottles
could burst, causing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or popsicles in your mouth straight from the freezer
section. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or popsicles can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury.
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Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume
defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
When eating stored food, there is a danger 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. Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage
instructions.
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost or ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, 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.
Rinse the ice cube maker and the water supply line:
– before using for the first time,
– if the ice cube maker hasn't been used for a long time,
– regularly (at least once a month) if the ice cube maker is
constantly on to remove residual ice (and prevent the water
supply line from becoming blocked), and
– before switching the ice cube maker off for a long time.
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California Proposition 65
– This product contains chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
– This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl
Phthalate (DINP) which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
– This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-isodecyl
Phthalate (DIDP) which is known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Children could become trapped in the machine and could
suffocate.
– Remove the machine doors.
– Remove the drawers.
– Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot
climb inside.
Danger of electric shock!
– Cut the plug off the power cord.
– Cut the power cord off the old appliance.
Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or
inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.
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Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during
disposal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data
plate for coolant type).
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not
to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,
– kinking any pipework,
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
Caring for the environment
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Disposal of packaging material
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.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain valuable materials. They also
contain certain substances, compounds
and components which were essential
for the proper functioning and safe use
of the equipment. Handling these
materials improperly by disposing of
them in your household waste can be
harmful to your health and the
environment. Therefore, please do not
dispose of your old appliance with
regular household waste and follow
local regulations on proper disposal.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or
Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of your appliance before or
during transportation to an authorized,
environmentally friendly collection
depot.
This way, coolant in the pipework and
oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
does not pose a danger to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
See “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” for more information.
How to save energy
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Normal
energy consumption
Increased
energy consumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly
ventilated room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources
(radiator, range/oven).
Near a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal room
temperature is approx. 68°F
(20°C).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 77°F
(25°C).
Air vents uncovered and
dusted regularly.
Where the ventilation
openings are blocked and
full of dust.
Temperature
setting
39°F to 41°F (4°C to 5°C) in
the refrigerator section
The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
PerfectFresh Pro zone just
above 32°F (0°C)
0°F (-18°C) in the freezer
section
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Normal
energy consumption
Increased
energy consumption
Use The drawers and shelves are
in the original arrangement.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organized way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance will
cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
Store food covered or
wrapped.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
in order to allow the air to
circulate.
Overfilling the appliance will
cause poor air circulation
and a loss of coldness.
Guide to the appliance
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Control panel
a
On/Off button
for the whole appliance
b
Optical interface
(for Miele Service only)
c
For selecting the refrigerator or
freezer section
d
For switching the automatic
SuperCool and SuperFreeze
functions on/off
e
For setting the temperature
( for colder);
selection button in settings mode
f
For confirming your selection (OK
button)
g
For setting the temperature
( for warmer);
selection button in settings mode
h
For selecting and deselecting
settings mode
i
For deactivating the temperature/
door alarm
j
Display with temperature and
symbols (symbols only visible in
settings mode, in the event of an
alarm/message; see table for
explanation of symbols)
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Explanation of symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally
turning off the appliance, adjusting the
temperature, turning on the automatic
SuperCool/SuperFreeze functions or
entering settings
Ice cube maker For switching the ice cube maker on and
off, setting the water quantity, rinsing the
ice cube maker, setting the cleaning
position of the ice cube tray; flashes when
there is an ice cube maker fault
Audible signals Selection options for the button tone and
the door and temperature alarm tone
Display Brightness
Settings
For adjusting the brightness of the display
Carbon filter
replacement indicator
(Active AirClean)
This function must be activated after
installing a carbon filter; it lights up to
remind you to replace it
PerfectFresh Pro
temperature
For adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone
Sabbath Mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off
Power supply Confirms that the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on; flashes when there is a power
outage
Alarm Lights up when there is a door alarm;
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power outage or other malfunctions
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is active)
For turning off Demo mode
Accessories
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Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The non-slip fins of the bottle holder jut
out into the bottle shelf and make
bottles more secure when you open
and close the appliance door.
Butter dish
Egg tray
Cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer rising too quickly in the
event of a power outage. This can help
prolong the storage time.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at
different positions in the refrigerator
section.
Accessories
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KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filter
with holder
Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant
odors in the refrigerator section for
improved air quality.
The carbon filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
Now activate the carbon filter
replacement indicator in Settings mode
(see “Selecting additional settings” -
“Carbon filter replacement
indicator”).
KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the carbon filters
every 6months.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webstore, from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details) or from your Miele dealer.
Switching on and off
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Before first use
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective film
The stainless steel trim on the interior
shelves and door shelves in the
appliance has a layer of protective film
to prevent scratching in transit.
Remove this protective film once the
appliance has been installed.
Cleaning the refrigerator
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Clean the ice cube maker: after
selecting the “Rinse ice cube
maker” setting; the ice cube
maker and the water supply pipework
are rinsed automatically with water.
Operating the appliance
A light touch on the sensors is all that is
required to operate this appliance.
A tone will sound each time a sensor is
touched. You can deactivate this if you
wish (see “Selecting additional settings
- Audible signals”).
Switching on the appliance
Once the appliance is connected to the
electricity supply, the power supply
symbol will soon appear on the
display.
Touch the On/Off button.
The power connection symbol goes
out and the appliance starts to cool
down.
The sensor buttons for the available
zones will appear on the control panel:
The zone sensor button is highlighted in
yellow and the current temperature in
this zone appears on the display.
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When the door is opened, the interior
lighting comes on and the LED lighting
on the shelves becomes brighter until it
reaches its maximum brightness.
When the appliance is switched on for
the first time, the sensor button for the
Freezer Zone and the alarm symbol
flash until the set freezer temperature is
reached.
As soon as the set freezer temperature
is reached, the sensor button for the
Freezer Zone lights up (continuous light)
and the alarm symbol goes out.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it. Do not
place food in the Freezer Zone until it
has reached the required coldness (at
least 0°F/-18°C).
Individual settings can be set for each
zone.
Touch the sensor button for the zone
in which you want to adjust the
settings.
The selected sensor button will light up
yellow.
The Automatic SuperCool function can
be selected or the temperature can be
adjusted for the Fridge Zone.
The SuperCool function can be
selected or the temperature can be
adjusted for the Freezer Zone.
Please refer to the relevant sections for
more information.
If another zone is then selected, the
settings for the previously selected
zone will remain unchanged.
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Switching off the appliance
Touch the on/off button.
If this is not possible, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature shown on the display
will go out and the power supply
symbol will appear.
The interior lighting will go out and
cooling will be turned off.
Turning off the refrigerator section
separately
The refrigerator section can be turned
off without having to turn off the freezer
section. This is, for example, useful
when you go on vacation.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section until the yellow light goes out.
Dashes will temporarily appear on the
display.
Turning the refrigerator section back
on again
The refrigerator section can be turned
on separately.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section until the yellow light comes
back on.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section will light up. The
refrigerator section will start cooling and
the interior lighting will come on when
the door is opened.
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Turning off for longer periods
of time
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of bacteria building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. while on
vacation:
switch the appliance off,
unplug the power cord or trip the
circuit breaker,
empty the ice cube drawer,
close the shut-off valve in the water
supply line,
clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the
appliance and avoid odors building
up inside the appliance.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
two instructions if you are switching
the refrigerator section off for a longer
period of time.
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Bacteria will cause food
which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– if you open the door frequently or
keep it open too long,
– the more food that is stored in it
– if you put food in it that is too warm,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The
appliance is designed for use within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
. . . in the refrigerator section
and in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone
We recommend a temperature of 39°F
(4°C) in the refrigerator section.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone is controlled automatically, and is
maintained at 32 to 37 °F (0 to 3°C).
Automatic cold air circulation
(DynaCool)
The fan automatically turns on when the
cooling system for the refrigerator
section turns on. It distributes the
temperature in the refrigerator section
to all areas evenly so that all the food
inside will be chilled to about the same
degree.
. . . in the freezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
0°F (-18°C) is required. Partially
defrosted or fully defrosted food must
not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen
once it has been cooked.
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Temperature display
In normal operation the display shows
the current average refrigerator
temperature and the current
temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer.
If the temperature in the freezer section
is not within the normal 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
temperature to then be shown as a
constant temperature in the display.
if the temperature in the freezer
remains above 0°F(-18°C) for a
long time, check that the frozen food
has not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
Setting the temperature for the
refrigerator/freezer section
The temperatures for the refrigerator
and freezer sections are set separately.
Select the refrigerator or the freezer
section.
Use the two sensors below the
display to set the temperature.
When you touch the sensor
– the temperature drops
– the temperature increases
The temperature value flashes while the
temperature is being set.
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The following information appears on
the display when the sensors are
touched:
– With the first touch: The last
temperature set flashes.
– Each subsequent touch of the
sensor: The temperature changes in
1° increments.
– Keeping your finger on the sensor
changes the temperature
continuously.
Approx. 5seconds after you release the
button, the actual temperature in the
appliance will be displayed.
or
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours 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 amount of time, the
temperature is too high or too low,
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be selected within
the following ranges:
– from 37°F (3°C) to 49°F (9°C) in the
refrigerator section.
– from 7°F (-14°C) to -15°F (-26°C) in
the freezer section.
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Adjusting the temperature in
the PerfectFresh Pro zone
In the PerfectFresh Pro zone, the
temperature is kept at between 32°F
and 37°F (0°C and 3°C). However, if
you would like it to be warmer or colder,
for example for storing fish, you can
adjust the temperature slightly.
The preset temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone is5. If a
setting of between1and4 is
selected, the temperature may fall
below zero and food may freeze.
In this case, select a higher setting.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The last setting selected will flash and
the symbol will light up on the
display.
You can now adjust the temperature
in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by
touching the or button. You can
choose from settings 1to9:
1: lowest temperature;
9: highest temperature.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be adopted
and the symbol will flash.
Touch the settings button to exit
settings mode.
If you do not, the appliance will exit
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
The newly set temperature for the
PerfectFresh Pro zone will gradually be
reached.
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze
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The automatic SuperCool
function
The automatic SuperCool function can
be used to rapidly reduce the
temperature in the refrigerator section
to its lowest setting (in line with room
temperature).
Turning on automatic SuperCool
Automatic SuperCool is particularly
recommended for rapidly chilling large
amounts of fresh food or drink.
Select the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The refrigerator section symbol will light
up in yellow.
Touch the SuperCool button; it will
light up in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
section.
Turning off automatic SuperCool
The automatic SuperCool function turns
off automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The appliance will then continue to
operate at normal power.
To save energy, the automatic
SuperCool function can be turned off
once the food and drinks are sufficiently
chilled.
Select the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The refrigerator section symbol will light
up in yellow.
Touch the SuperCool button; the
yellow light will go out.
The appliance will run at normal power
again.
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Automatic SuperFreeze
function
For best results, turn on automatic
SuperFreeze before putting fresh food
in the freezer.
Fresh food will then be frozen quickly,
retaining its nutritional value, vitamin
content, appearance and taste.
Exceptions:
– If you are putting food already frozen
in the freezer.
– If you are only freezing up to 4.5lbs
(2kg) of fresh food daily.
Turning on automatic SuperFreeze
For freezing small quantities of food, the
automatic SuperFreeze function should
be turned on 6hours beforehand. If
you are freezing the maximum load of
food, the automatic SuperFreeze
function should be turned on 24hours
beforehand.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The freezer section symbol will light up
yellow.
Touch the SuperFreeze button; it will
light up in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.
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Turning off SuperFreeze
The automatic SuperFreeze function will
switch itself off automatically after
approx. 30-65 hours. The quantity of
fresh food placed in the freezer
determines just how long the
SuperFreeze function stays on. The
SuperFreeze symbol will then go out
and the appliance will run at normal
power again.
To save energy, the automatic
SuperFreeze function can be turned off
once a constant temperature of 0°F
(-18°C) has been reached inside the
freezer section. Check the temperature
inside the appliance.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The freezer section symbol will light up
yellow.
Touch the SuperFreeze button; the
yellow light will go out.
The appliance will run at normal power
again.
Temperature and door alarm
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Your appliance is equipped with a
warning system to ensure that
temperature increases in the freezer
section do not go unnoticed and also
prevents energy from being wasted
when a door is left open.
Temperature alarm
If the freezer temperature gets too high,
the freezer section sensor will flash and
the alarm symbol on the display will
flash, and an alarm will also sound.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognizes as being too
warm.
The audible and visual signals are, for
example, triggered:
– when the appliance is switched on if
the temperature in the appliance
differs too much from the set
temperature,
– if a lot of warm ambient air enters the
freezer when food is arranged or
removed,
– when you freeze large amounts of
food at once,
– when you freeze fresh food that is still
warm,
– after a power outage,
– if the appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop and the alarm
symbol go out as soon as the
temperature reaches the correct level
again. The light in the freezer section
button is then constant again.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
Cancelling the temperature alarm
If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be
switched off.
Touch the button to turn off the
temperature alarm.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol will remain on
until the set temperature has been
reached.
Temperature and door alarm
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Door alarm
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy
consumption and food becoming warm
if the door is left open.
An alarm will sound if the door is left
open for too long. The alarm symbol
will light up.
The amount of time until the door alarm
is triggered depends on the setting
selected and can be either 2minutes
(factory default) or 4minutes. However,
the door alarm can also be turned off
(see “Additional settings - Acoustic
signals”).
As soon as the door is closed, the
alarm goes off and the alarm symbol
disappears from the display.
If no alarm sounds even though there
is a door alarm, the alarm has been
turned off in settings mode (see
“Additional settings - Acoustic
signals”).
Cancelling the door alarm
If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be
switched off.
Touch the sensor to turn off the door
alarm.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbolwill continue to be
displayed until the door is closed.
Selecting additional settings
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Certain settings for the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
While you are in settings mode, the
door alarm and any other fault
messages are suppressed
automatically, but the alarm symbol
lights up on the display.
Available settings
Activate and deactivate the
safety lock
°C
°F
Select the temperature unit
(Celsius or Fahrenheit)
Turn the ice cube maker on/off
(set the amount of water; rinse
the ice cube maker; set the
cleaning position for the ice
cube tray)
Turn acoustic signals on/off
Change the brightness of the
display
Adjust the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone
Turn Sabbath mode on/off
Replace the carbon filters
(Active AirClean)
All available settings for the ice cube
maker are described in “Making ice
cubes” and “Cleaning and
maintenance”.
How to adjust the temperature in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone is described in
“The right temperature”.
All other available settings are
described below.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent:
– the appliance being turned off by
mistake,
– the temperature being changed by
mistake,
– automatic SuperCool and
SuperFreeze being selected by
mistake,
– settings being adjusted by mistake (it
is only possible to deactivate the
lock).
This prevents the appliance being
turned off or settings adjusted without
your knowledge, for example by
children.
Activating and 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.
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By touching theorsensor, 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 will be adopted
and thesymbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
Thesymbol will appear in the display
when the safety lock is activated.
Temperature unit (Celsius or
Fahrenheit)
The temperature can be displayed in
either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C.
Degrees Fahrenheit °F is the factory
setting.
Setting the temperature display to
Celsius
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
°C and °F flash on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
°F will flash on the display.
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You can now select °C by touching
the or button.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be saved.
Touch the settings button to exit
settings mode.
If you do not, the appliance will exit
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
The temperature will now be displayed
in Celsius.
Setting the temperature display to
Fahrenheit
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
°C and °F flash on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
°C will flash on the display.
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You can now select °F by touching
the or button.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be saved.
Touch the settings button to exit
settings mode.
If you do not, the appliance will exit
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
The temperature will now be displayed
in Fahrenheit.
Acoustic signals
The appliance has acoustic signals
such as the button tone and the door
and temperature alarms.
You can turn the button tone and the
door alarm on and off, but you cannot
turn off the temperature alarm.
There are four settings to choose from.
Option3is set at the factory; this
means that the button tone and the
door alarm are turned on.
Turning acoustic tones on or off
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 in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
Selecting additional settings
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By touching theor sensors you
can now select the following:
0: Sensor tone off; Door alarm off
1: Sensor tone off; Door alarm on
(after 4minutes)
2: Sensor tone off; Door alarm on
(after 2minutes)
3: Sensor tone on; Door alarm on
(after 2minutes).
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be adopted
and the symbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
Display brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the
display to suit the ambient light
conditions in the room.
The display brightness can be adjusted
incrementally from1to3. The factory
default setting is 3(maximum
brightness).
Changing the brightness of 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 in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
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By touching the orsensor, 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 will be adopted
and thesymbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
Sabbath mode
The appliance has a Sabbath mode for
the purposes of religious observance.
The following are turned off:
– the interior lighting when the door is
opened,
– all acoustic and optical signals,
– the temperature display,
– automatic SuperCool and
SuperFreeze (if previously turned on),
– the ice cube maker (if previously
turned on).
The following can be selected:
– the settings button for turning off
Sabbath mode
– and the on/off button.
The Sabbath mode function will turn
itself off automatically after approx. 120
hours.
Ensure that the appliance doors are
properly closed, as visual and audible
alarms are switched off.
Risk of food poisoning!
Any interruption to the power supply
during this time will not be shown on
the display and the appliance will
then restart in Sabbath mode. When
Sabbath mode is ended, the power
outage will not be indicated on the
display.
If there is an interruption to the
power supply during Sabbath mode,
check the quality of the food. Do not
consume any defrosted food.
Selecting additional settings
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Turning on Sabbath mode
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 in the display.
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 the 1setting.
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.
Turn off Sabbath mode after the
Sabbath has passed.
Turning off Sabbath mode
Touch the Settings sensor to leave
Sabbath mode.
The temperature will appear in the
display and the interior lighting will
come on.
Carbon filter replacement
indicator
This appliance is not supplied with
carbon filters with a KKF-FF holder
(Active AirClean). The holder is
available as an optional accessory
(see “Accessories – Optional
accessories”).
The carbon filter replacement indicator
must be activated once the filters have
been installed.
You will be reminded to replace the
filters after approx.6months (see
“Cleaning and maintenance - Replacing
carbon filters”). Thesymbol is
illuminated in the display.
After replacing the filter(s), the counter
must be reset. The indicator will then go
out.
Selecting additional settings
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Activating the carbon filter
replacement indicator or resetting
the counter
Touch the settings sensor button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the sensor buttons for setting
the temperature ( or ) repeatedly
until the symbol flashes on the
display.
Touch the OK sensor button to
confirm the selection.
The most recently selected setting
flashes and the symbol lights up in
the display.
Touch or to make your selection
:Carbon filter replacement indicator
deactivated
1:Carbon filter replacement indicator
activated
2:Counter reset.
Touch the OK sensor button to
confirm the selection.
The selected setting is applied; the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor button to
exit Settings mode.
If you do not do this, the appliance
electronics will exit Settings mode
automatically after approximately one
minute.
Storing food in the refrigerator section
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Do not load more than a maximum of
35lb (16kg) of food in the appliance
door.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Do not operate any electrical
equipment inside the appliance. This
can cause sparking.
Danger of explosion!
Do not store any explosive materials
or products containing flammable
propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
machine.
If storing food which contains fat
or oil in the machine or the machine
door, stress cracks may be caused in
the plastic, resulting in it breaking.
Make sure that no oil or fat leaks
onto the plastic parts of the machine.
Various cooling zones
Due to natural air circulation there are
different temperature zones in the
refrigerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
the different temperature zones when
placing food in the appliance.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the refrigerator.
If there is insufficient air circulation
the cooling performance will
decrease and energy consumption
will increase.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the refrigerator.
Food must not touch the back of the
refrigerator section as it may freeze to
the back wall.
This appliance has DynamicCooling,
which helps to keep an even
temperature when the fan is running.
When DynamicCooling is turned on,
the difference between the various
zones is less pronounced.
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Warmest area
The warmest area in the refrigerator
section is in the top section of the door.
Use this for storing butter so that it
remains spreadable and cheese so that
it retains its flavor.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator
section is directly above the dividing
plate of the PerfectFresh Pro zone and
against the rear wall. However, it is even
colder inside the compartments in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone.
Use these areas in the refrigerator
section and in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone for all delicate and highly
perishable food, e.g.
– fish, meat, poultry,
– cold cuts, ready meals,
– dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream,
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
pie dough,
– pre-packed vegetables and other
fresh food whose best-before date
requires storage at a temperature of
at least 39°F (4°C).
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator
section
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)
because it is sensitive to cold.
Depending on the type of food, the
appearance, consistency, flavor and/or
vitamin content may be altered if stored
at too cold a temperature.
Food that is sensitive to cold includes:
– pineapple, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangos, melons,
papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit
(such as lemons, oranges,
mandarins, grapefruit),
– fruit that is not yet ripe,
– eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes,
peppers, tomatoes, zucchini,
– hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.
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What to be aware of when
shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return place food into
the appliance immediately.
Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged in the refrigerator
section (there are some exceptions to
this rule in the PerfectFresh Pro zone).
This prevents food smells from affecting
other foods, food from drying out, and
also any cross-contamination. This is
especially important when you are
storing animal products.
The storage life of food can be
significantly increased by setting the
correct temperature and maintaining
good standards of hygiene.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
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Thanks to the optimum storage
conditions in the PerfectFresh Pro zone
for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and
dairy products, food remains fresh for
longer, and flavor and vitamins are
retained.
The optimum storage temperature for
fresh food that is not sensitive to the
cold is 32°F and 37°F (0 to 3°C). This is
the temperature range which is
automatically maintained in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone. Food that is not
sensitive to cold can be stored in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone at this
temperature without loss of freshness
for considerably longer than in a
standard refrigerator.
The humidity level in the PerfectFresh
Pro zone can also be regulated to
provide the correct conditions for the
food stored. An increase in the humidity
level ensures that food retains its own
moisture and does not dry out so
quickly. Such food therefore remains
crisp and fresh for longer.
Food should be in good condition
from the start to get good storage
results.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh Pro
zone approx.30-60 minutes before
using it. The aroma and flavor do not
fully develop until the food has
reached room temperature.
The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided
into two compartments:
The Info system (shown here in
sections) above the PerfectFresh Pro
zone helps you to choose the correct
compartment and the appropriate
setting in the humidity-controlled
compartment.
– The upper dry compartment has a
temperature of between 32°F and
37°F (0°C and 3°C). The humidity
level in this compartment is not
increased ; this compartment is for
storing fish, meat, dairy products and
any other type of food as long as it is
packaged.
– The lower humidity-controlled
compartment (number depends on
model) has a temperature of 32°F
and 37°F (0°C to 3°C). The humidity
level can be kept low or high
/, depending on the position of
the slide control. If the humidity is
high, fruit and vegetables should be
stored here.
Each type of food has its own
characteristics and requires certain
storage conditions.
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Dry compartment
The dry compartment is suitable for
storing perishable foods such as:
– fresh fish and shellfish;
– meat and poultry;
– salads;
– dairy products such as yogurt,
cheese, cream, etc.;
– any type of food can in fact be stored
in this compartment, as long as it is
packaged.
The low temperature in the dry
compartment is its most distinctive
feature. The humidity level is similar to
that in a conventional refrigerator.
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorate faster
than fish, and fish deteriorates faster
than meat.
For hygiene reasons, you should always
keep these foods covered or wrapped.
Humidity-controlled
compartment , /
Regulating humidity in the humidity-
controlled compartment
A slide control is used to regulate the
amount of moisture in the humidity
controlled compartment with the
settings , and .
Push the slide control all the way to
the back and then slowly release it.
The slide control will automatically click
into the position.
To select setting or , push the
slide control to the back again and
release it so that it clicks into position
or .
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If you are not satisfied with your
stored food (for example food loses
its crispness or starts to shrivel up
after only a short storage time),
check the following:
Only put fresh food in the appliance.
The condition of the food when it is
first placed in the appliance is an
important factor in determining how
long it stays fresh.
Clean the PerfectFresh Pro
compartments before storing food in
them.
Very wet food should be dried off
before storage.
Do not store any food in the
PerfectFresh Pro zone that is
sensitive to cold (see “Food which
should not be stored in a
refrigerator”).
Select the correct PerfectFresh Pro
compartment and the appropriate
position of the slide control for the
humidity-controlled compartment
(low or high humidity) for the type of
food being stored.
High humidity (/) in the humidity-
controlled compartment is achieved
solely through the moisture contained
in the food stored, i.e. the more food
in the compartment, the more
moisture there is.
If too much moisture collects in the
compartment with setting and
this is affecting the food, select.
Otherwise, mop up the condensate
with a cloth (first and foremost from
the bottom and lid) or place a rack at
the bottom of the compartment to
allow any excess moisture to drain
off.
If the humidity level is too low despite
setting being selected, wrap the
food in airtight packaging.
If you think that the temperature in
the PerfectFresh Pro zone is not
correct, try adjusting it slightly by
1-2° using the refrigerator section
temperature control. To avoid frost
damage to food, a higher temperature
must be set if ice crystals begin to
form in the bottom of the
PerfectFresh Pro zone.
Adjusting the interior fittings
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Adjusting the door shelf/bottle
shelf
Danger of injury!
Only move the door shelves/bottle
shelves in the door when they are
empty.
Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,
then remove it by pulling it forwards.
Replace the shelf at the required
height. Ensure that it is securely
pushed back into position.
Adjusting the bottle holder
The bottle holder can be moved left or
right to create more room for drink
cartons.
The bottle holder can be removed
completely, for example for cleaning:
Lift up the bottle shelf and pull it out.
Detach the bottle holder from the
back edge of the bottle shelf.
Moving the shelf/shelf with
lighting
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Lift the shelf at the front, pull it
forwards slightly, lift the recess over
the shelf supports and move the shelf
up or down.
Push in the shelf until it clicks into
position.
The stop at the back of the shelf must
face upwards so that food does not
touch the rear wall and freeze to it.
Stops prevent the shelves from being
dislodged by mistake.
Shelf with lighting
The LED lighting is located on the
stainless steel trim of the shelf. By
adjusting the position of the shelf in the
refrigerator section, you can change the
illumination in this section as required.
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Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack is available as an
optional accessory (see “Accessories -
Optional accessories”).
The bottle rack can be placed at
different positions in the appliance.
Lift the front of the rack and pull it
forwards slightly until the notch at the
side is in line with the shelf support. It
can then be raised or lowered to the
required level.
The stop bar at the back must point
upwards to prevent the bottles from
touching the back wall.
Stops prevent the bottle rack from
being dislodged by mistake.
PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers
The drawers in the PerfectFresh Pro
zone are on telescopic rails, and can be
removed for filling, emptying or cleaning
purposes:
To make it easier to pull out the
drawers, remove the bottle shelf from
the appliance door.
Pull the drawers out as far as they will
go.
Hold the sides of the drawers
towards the back, lift them slightly
and pull them out.
Push the runners back in again to
avoid damaging them.
Carefully pull out the lid between the
drawers slightly, and lift it down and
out.
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Take care when cleaning the
appliance that you do not wash the
special lubricant out of the
telescopic rails.
Wipe the rails with a damp cloth.
To replace the drawer lid, insert it
from beneath into the holders, and
push it back until it clicks into place.
Inserting the drawers
Push the runners back in completely
and then place the drawers on them.
Push the drawers back into the
appliance until they click into
position.
Moving the carbon filter
The carbon filter with KKF-FF holder
(Active AirClean) is available as an
optional accessory (see “Accessories -
Optional accessories”).
When you are storing very strong-
smelling food (e.g., cheese):
– Place the holder with the carbon
filters on the adjustable shelf where
this food is being kept.
– Change the carbon filters sooner if
necessary.
– Use additional carbon filters (with
holders) in the appliance (see
“Accessories – Optional
accessories”).
The holder for the carbon filters sits on
the protective strip at the back of the
adjustable shelf.
To move the carbon filter, pull the
holder up and off the protective strip.
Refit it on the protective strip of the
adjustable shelf you wish to use it on.
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Always observe USDA food safety
guidelines.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Do not operate any electrical
equipment inside the appliance. This
can cause sparking.
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
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour
period is given on the data plate:
“Freezing capacity ....lbs/24 hrs.”
What happens when you freeze
fresh food?
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and flavor are maintained.
The longer food is frozen, the more
water it loses from each individual cell
in to the intermediate spaces. The cells
then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is
reabsorbed by the cells. In practical
terms, this means that the food loses a
substantial amount of liquid, which can
be seen by the fact that a large pool of
water collects around it.
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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
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, make sure to check:
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the expiration date and
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than 0°F (-18°C).
Buy frozen food at the very end of
your shopping trip.
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Home freezing
Only freeze food that is fresh and in
good condition.
Tips for home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for home freezing:
fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, baked goods, 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, sour cream,
mayonnaise, whole eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain color, taste, aroma, and
vitamin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so, place them portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes.
Then, remove and plunge the
vegetables into ice-cold water to cool
quickly. Leave the vegetables to
drain.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets, etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film. to
prevent them from freezing together
in a block.
– Do not season raw food or blanched
vegetables with herbs or salt before
freezing. Cooked food should only be
lightly seasoned. The flavor of some
herbs intensifies when frozen.
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– Placing hot food or drink in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot food
and drink to cool down before
placing it in the freezer.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
–Suitable packaging
– Plastic films
– Freezer bags
– Aluminum foil
– Freezer containers
–Unsuitable packaging
– Packing paper
– Parchment paper
– Cellophane
– Garbage bags
– Plastic shopping bags
Remove as much air as possible from
the packaging before sealing.
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– bag clips
– string or bag ties, or
– freezer tape.
Tip: Freezer bags and tubular
polyethylene film may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Label the packaging with the
contents and the date of freezing.
Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 4.5lbs
(2kg) of fresh food, switch on the
automatic SuperFreeze function some
time before placing food in the freezer
(see “Using automatic SuperCool and
SuperFreeze - SuperFreeze”). This
helps food which is already stored in
the freezer to remain frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
The following maximum loads
must not be exceeded:
– freezer drawer = 55lbs (25kg)
– glass cold plate = 77lbs (35kg)
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
When placing items in the freezer,
ensure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
from sticking together when frozen.
- Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the upper freezer
drawers.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the middle as quickly as
possible.
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- Freezing the maximum amount (see
data plate)
Ensure ventilation slots at the back
of the freezer section are always free
from obstruction.
If the ventilation slots are blocked,
this will affect performance and the
energy consumption will increase.
Make sure when arranging food on
the glass plate that it does not block
the ventilation slots.
When removing the freezer drawers,
please note that the bottom freezer
drawer must always remain in the
freezer.
Remove the upper freezer drawers.
Spread out the food on the upper
glass cold plates so that it freezes
through to the middle as quickly as
possible.
Once the food has frozen:
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawer and push it back in.
Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food is very variable,
even at a constant temperature of 0°F
(-18°C). Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. For example fat
can become rancid from contact with
oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide
values for the storage life of different
food groups in the freezer section.
Food group Storage
time
(Months)
Ice cream 2 to 6
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6
Cheese 2 to 4
Fish, oily 1 to 2
Fish, lean 1 to 5
Sausage, ham 1 to 3
Game, pork 1 to 12
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18
Herbs 6 to 10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
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Defrosting
Frozen food can be thawed in various
ways:
– in the microwave,
– in a regular oven, using the “Fan” or
“Defrost” setting
– at room temperature,
– in the refrigerator section (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
skillet.
Meat and poultry (e.g. hamburger,
chicken, fish) should not come into
contact with other foods while
defrosting. Catch the defrosting liquid
and dispose of it carefully.
Fruit can be thawed at room
temperature, either in the 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
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
Never re-freeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Cooling drinks quickly
Risk of injury from broken glass!
Bottles and cans of drinks,
particularly carbonated drinks, can
burst when frozen.
Do not freeze any drinks in bottles or
cans.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Removing the drawers and glass
plates from the freezer
The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying or cleaning purposes.
You can also use the space in the
freezer more flexibly. If you wish to
freeze large items such as a turkey or
game, the glass cold plates between
the drawers can be removed.
Pull out the drawers as far as they will
go, and then lift them up and out.
Lift the glass plate slightly, pull it
forwards and out.
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Using accessories
Using the cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer from rising too quickly in
the event of a power outage. This can
help prolong the storage life.
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
of the freezer section.
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24hours.
In the event of a power outage:
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.
Tip: The cool pack can also be used to
keep food or drinks cool for a short
period of time in a cool box or bag.
Making ice cubes
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For the automatic ice maker to
operate, it must be connected to a
water supply (see “Water supply”).
Caution
The first three batches of ice cubes
made after the ice maker is started
up must not be consumed, as the
water will have been used for the
initial rinse through the water supply
line.
This applies to the initial
commissioning as well as when
using the appliance again after it has
been turned off for a long while.
Ice cube maker with integrated
ice cube tray
Only make normal domestic quantities
of ice cubes with the ice cube maker.
After the initial commissioning of the
machine, 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, it can take up
to 6hours for this process to be
completed.
The ice cube drawer contains an
automatic ice cube maker.
When the ice cube maker is switched
on, the indicator light on it lights up.
Ice cubes can only be made when the
ice cube drawer is completely closed.
An ice cube tray where ice cubes are
produced is integrated into the ice cube
maker.
The ice cube tray automatically empties
into the drawer as soon as the ice
cubes are ready. The ice cube maker
automatically stops making ice cubes
when the ice cube drawer is full. The
drawer will not fill up to the top edge.
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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.
Turning the ice cube maker on/
off
Check that the ice cube drawer is
empty before turning the ice cube
maker on.
Touch the settings sensor button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and
thesymbol will flash.
Touch the sensor button for setting
the temperature ( or ) repeatedly
until the symbol for the ice cube
maker flashes on the display.
Touch the OK sensor button to
confirm the selection.
Touch the and sensor buttons to
make the settings for the ice cube
maker:
0: Ice cube maker is turned off
1: Ice cube maker is turned on
Touch the OK sensor button to
confirm the selection.
The selected setting is saved.
Touch the settings sensor button to
exit Settings mode or
close the appliance door.
The electronics will otherwise switch to
normal operation after approx. one
minute.
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Making a large quantity of ice
cubes
The amount of ice cubes made by the
machine depends on the temperature in
the Freezer Zone. The lower the
temperature, the more ice cubes are
produced within a given time. At a
temperature of 0°F(18°C), approx.
2lb(1kg) of ice cubes will be produced
within 24hours.
Tip: If you require a large quantity of ice
cubes, replace the full ice cube drawer
with the drawer to the right of it.
The ice cube maker will start making ice
cubes again as soon as this drawer is
closed.
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
according to your wishes. To make
larger 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 quantity
This setting can only be selected if the
ice cube maker is on.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol for the ice cube maker
flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the water quantity
settings:
0: the ice cube maker is off
1: the ice cube maker is on
2: set the water quantity
3: select the ice cube tray cleaning
position
4: rinse the ice cube maker
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
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By touching the or button, you
can now set the water volume you
require (E1 to E8):
E1: low
E8: high
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be saved.
Touch the settings button to exit
settings mode or
close the appliance door.
The electronics will otherwise switch to
normal operation after approx. one
minute.
Turning the ice cube maker on/
off with the on/off button
Open the ice cube drawer slightly.
Press the on/off button on the ice
cube maker
– until the indicator light comes on. The
symbol for the ice cube maker
will appear on the display. The ice
cube maker is now on.
– until the indicator light goes out. The
symbol for the ice cube maker
will disappear from the display. The
ice cube maker is now off.
Close the ice cube drawer.
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WARNING! Danger of injury and
damage!
Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not
recommended by the manufacturer
to accelerate the defrosting process.
Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh Pro zone
The refrigerator section and the
PerfectFresh Pro zone defrost
automatically.
Condensate and ice can build up on the
back wall of the refrigerator section and
the PerfectFresh Pro zone while the
appliance is in use. You do not need to
remove this build-up, as it will
evaporate automatically in the warmth
generated by the compressor.
The condensate drains through a
channel and drain pipe into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
The condensate must always be
able to drain properly.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this.
Freezer Zone
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the condenser
and is automatically defrosted and
evaporates periodically.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. However, the
food stored in the freezer will not
defrost.
Cleaning and care
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WARNING! Danger of electric
shock!
Unplug the appliance or trip the
circuit breaker.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Do not damage the coolant
pipework.
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the lighting.
Steam from a steam cleaning
appliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner!
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
The data plate located inside the
appliance 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 the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use
– cleaning products containing soda,
ammonia, acid, or chloride,
– lime scale removers,
– abrasive cleaning products, such as
scouring powder, scouring liquid, or
pumice stones,
– cleaners containing solvents,
– stainless steel cleaners,
– dishwasher detergent,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
such as pot scrubbers,
– eraser sponges,
– sharp metal scrapers.
We recommend using a clean sponge,
lukewarm water with a little liquid dish
soap to clean the surfaces of the
appliance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
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Rinsing the ice cube maker
Rinse out the ice cube maker and
water supply line:
– 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
residual ice from the system (to avoid
blocking the water supply line) and
– before switching the ice cube
maker off for a long time.
When you select “Rinse the ice cube
maker,” the ice cube maker and the
water supply line are rinsed
automatically.
The ice cube tray then moves to the
cleaning position so that it can be dried
by hand.
The water collects in the ice cube
drawer .
Ensure the ice cube drawer is empty
before selecting the “Rinse the ice
cube maker” setting, or the water will
flow onto the contents of the drawer.
“Rinse the ice cube maker” can only
be selected when the ice cube maker
is on.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the
temperature ( and ) repeatedly
until the symbol for the ice cube
maker flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the setting you
want:
0: the ice cube maker is off
1: the ice cube maker is 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 will be saved. The
ice cube maker symbol will flash on
the display and the indicator light on the
ice cube maker for as long as the ice
cube maker is being rinsed.
You will hear the ice cube tray turning to
a slanted position.
Wait until the ice cube tray has
stopped moving before continuing.
The ice cube maker will then turn off.
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Carefully remove the ice cube drawer,
which is now full of water, and empty
and clean it.
The ice cube tray is not detachable
and can only be cleaned when in
place.
Dry the ice cube tray with a cloth.
As soon as the ice cube maker is
turned on, the ice cube tray rotates
back to its original position.
Cleaning the ice cube tray
Clean the ice cube tray
– before switching off the ice cube
maker for a long time.
– regularly, to remove residual ice
and water.
If you have already 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 is not detachable
and can only be cleaned when in place.
You can put the ice cube tray in the
cleaning position.
Setting the cleaning position
This setting can only be selected if the
ice cube maker is on.
Empty the ice cube drawer.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the
symbol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the
temperature ( and ) repeatedly
until the symbol for the ice cube
maker flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the setting you
want:
0: the ice cube maker is off
1: the ice cube maker is 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 saved and you
will hear the ice cube tray moving into a
slanted position.
Wait until the ice cube tray has
stopped moving before continuing.
The ice cube maker will then turn 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 is not detachable
and can only be cleaned when in
place.
Clean the ice cube tray and the ice
cube drawer with lukewarm water
and liquid dish soap. After cleaning,
wipe thoroughly with a clean, damp
cloth and then dry with a cloth.
As soon as the ice cube maker is
turned on, the ice cube tray rotates
back to its original position.
Preparing the appliance for
cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
The display goes out and cooling is
turned off.
If this does not happen, then the safety
lock is still activated (see “Selecting
additional settings - Activating/
deactivating the lock”).
Unplug the appliance or trip the
circuit breaker.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Remove the door shelf/bottle shelf
from the door.
Remove the PerfectFresh Pro zone
drawers and the their lids (see
“Adjusting the interior fittings -
PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers”).
Remove the glass plate from the
divider panel.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Cleaning and care
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Dismantling the shelves / shelves
with lighting
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting must not be placed in water.
Clean the stainless steel trim with
LED lighting with a damp cloth.
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting and stainless steel trim on
the shelves is not suitable for
dishwashers.
Remove the trim before putting the
shelves in the dishwasher.
To remove the stainless steel trim and
the back protective strips, proceed as
follows:
Place the shelf on a soft surface (e.g.
a dish towel) with the top side facing
downwards.
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting has metal discs (contacts) at
the front left corner which supply
power to the LED lighting.
These can be damaged when the
trim is removed.
Ensure that you always loosen the
other side from the contacts (metal
discs) first.
Grasp the plastic surround on the
left-hand side of the stainless steel
trim at its furthest back point.
1. Pull the plastic surround from the
shelf and
2. pull the trim off at the same time.
Then do the same on the opposite
side.
3. Remove the protective strip.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel strip / the protective strip by
following the same procedure in
reverse.
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Dismantling the bottle and door
shelves
The stainless steel trim on the
bottle and door shelves is not
suitable for dishwashers.
Remove the trim before cleaning the
door shelves in a dishwasher.
To remove the stainless steel trim,
proceed as follows:
Place the door/bottle shelf with the
front side to the work surface.
Remove one end of the trim and pull
it off the shelf. The entire section of
stainless steel trim will now come off
the shelf.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel trim to the shelf by following the
same procedure in reverse.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Clean up any spills, stains or food
immediately. Do not allow them to dry
and stick to the appliance.
Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
liquid dish soap.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel trim on the bottle
and door shelves is not suitable for
dishwashers.
Remove the stainless steel trim and
strips before putting the shelves in
the dishwasher.
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
– the stainless steel trim or strips
– the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves
– all compartments and the
compartment lid (depending on
model)
– the cool pack
Clean these parts by hand.
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The following parts can be cleaned in
the dishwasher:
The maximum temperature of the
dishwashing program selected must
not exceed 131°F (55°C).
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup etc.
may discolor the plastic parts in the
dishwasher.
This discoloration does not affect the
stability of the parts.
– bottle holder, butter dish, egg tray
(depending on model)
– bottle shelf and door shelf on the
inside of the door (without stainless
steel trim)
– the shelves (with the trim and strips
removed)
Clean the condensate channel and
drain opening frequently using a
cotton swab or similar item to ensure
that condensate can drain away
freely.
Remove the PerfectFresh Pro zone
drawers to clean the condensate
channel and drain.
Be careful not to wash out the
special lubricant in the telescopic
runners during cleaning.
The PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers
are on telescopic runners. Clean the
telescopic runners with a damp cloth.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while and to
prevent odors developing.
Cleaning and care
69
Cleaning the door seal
If the door seal is damaged or
has come out of the groove, the door
will not close properly and this will
affect cooling.
Condensation will form in the inside
and this can cause a build-up of ice.
Do not damage the door seal, and
make sure that it does not come out
of its groove.
Do not use any grease or oil on the
door seal as this will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous
over time.
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped thoroughly dry with a cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation grilles
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
The air vents should be cleaned on a
regular basis with a brush or vacuum
cleaner (you could use a Miele
vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for
example).
Starting up the appliance after
cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.
Reconnect to the power supply and
switch the appliance back on.
Switch on the automatic SuperFreeze
function for a while so that the freezer
section can cool down quickly.
Switch on the automatic SuperCool
function for a while so that the
refrigerator section can cool down
quickly.
Put the food back in the appliance
and close the door.
Push the freezer drawers with the
frozen food back into the freezer
section and close the door.
Switch off the automatic SuperFreeze
function as soon as the temperature
in the freezer section is a constant
0°F (-18°C) or colder.
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Replacing the carbon filters
The carbon filter with KKF-FF holder
(Active AirClean) is available as an
optional accessory (see “Guide to the
appliance” section “Optional
accessories”).
Replace the carbon filters in the holder
around every 6months.
Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters
can be obtained from the Miele
Technical Service, from your dealer, or
from Miele's website.
Tip: The carbon filter holder is
dishwasher safe.
Pull the carbon filter holder upward to
remove it from the adjustable shelf.
When in position, the carbon filters
must not touch the back wall of the
machine, as the moisture could
cause them to stick to it.
Insert the new carbon filters deep
enough in the holder to ensure that
they do not protrude over the edge
of the holder.
Remove both carbon filters and place
the new filters with the surrounding
edge pointing downward in the
holder.
Place the holder in the middle of the
raised edge at the back of any of the
adjustable shelves, so that it clicks
into position.
Frequently Asked Questions
71
With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the
machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied
without contacting the Service Department.
This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it.
To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible
until the fault has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and solution
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 power
supply symbol is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical
outlet.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The power
supply symbol appears in the display when the
appliance is switched off.
Check whether the 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 Technical
Service for assistance.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The
temperature in the
appliance rises.
Not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The food begins to thaw.
The room temperature is too low for this appliance.
If the room temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer to
become too warm.
See the “Installation location” section in the
“Installation information”.
Increase the room temperature.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The compressor is
turning on more
frequently and for
longer periods of time;
the temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The ventilation grille is obstructed or dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to
remove any dust.
The appliance doors have been opened too frequently
or a large amount of fresh food has been put in all at
once for storage or freezing.
Only open the appliance doors when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance doors are not closed properly. A thick
layer of ice may have already formed in the freezer.
Close the appliance doors.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will
affect cooling and increase energy consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
ambient temperature, the longer the compressor has
to run.
See “Installation location”.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food was put in for freezing all at
once.
See the information in the section on “Freezing
and storing food”.
The Automatic SuperCool function is still turned on.
To save energy, you can turn Automatic SuperCool
off early yourself.
The SuperFrost function is still turned on.
To save energy, you can turn SuperFrost off early
yourself.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
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. In this way, the running time of
the compressor is extended.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigerator at the
bottom near the
compressor (depending
on model).
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an
operation and fault
diagnosis LED indicator
light.
The indicator light flashes several times every
5seconds.
A fault has occurred.
Contact the Technical Service department.
The indicator light flashes regularly every
15seconds.
Not a fault. This flashing is normal.
The door seal is
damaged and needs to
be replaced.
No tools are required to change the door seal.
Contact Miele Service.
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the
appliance.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in
the groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check whether the door seal is damaged.
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Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and solution
The symbol lights up
in the display. You
cannot switch the
appliance off.
The safety lock has been activated.
Completely deactivate the safety lock (see
“Selecting additional settings”, section “Activating
and deactivating the safety lock”).
The alarm symbol
and the sensor for one
of the sections have lit
up on the display, and
an alarm is sounding.
The door alarm has been activated.
Close the appliance door. The alarm
symbolwill go out and the alarm will stop.
The alarm
symboland the
Freezer Zone sensor
button are flashing in
the display. An alarm is
also sounding.
The temperature alarm has been activated.
The temperature in the Freezer Zone has risen higher
or fallen lower than the temperature that has been set.
This could be due to, for example:
– the Freezer Zone door being opened too often or
being left open
– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in the
freezer all at once without the SuperFrost function
being turned on
– a lengthy power outage
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The alarm symbol goes out and the sensor button
for the Freezer Zone lights up again constantly. The
alarm is silenced.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, cook it
before freezing it again.
The symbol flashes
on the display and the
indicator light on the ice
cube maker flashes
when the ice cube
maker is switched on.
The water supply line is not open.
Open the water supply line.
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Message Possible cause and solution
The ice cube maker
and alarm symbols
are flashing on the
display. The indicator
light on the ice cube
maker is also flashing.
There is a fault with the ice cube maker.
Contact Miele Service.
lights up in the
display.
The Replace carbon filter reminder setting has been
activated. This is the reminder to change the filter
(Active AirClean).
Replace the carbon filter in the holder (see
“Cleaning and maintenance - Replacing the filter”).
Reset the counter (see “Selecting further settings –
Carbon filter replacement indicator”).
The power outage
symbol, appears in
the display and the
alarm sounds.
The temperature display
will show the warmest
temperature recorded in
the freezer during a
power outage or an
interruption to the
power supply.
There is a power outage: The temperature in the
appliance over the last few days or hours has risen
too high because of a power outage or interruption to
the power supply.
The appliance will go back to the last temperature
setting when the power is restored.
Press the alarm off sensor button.
The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.
The display will then revert to showing the current
temperature in the Freezer Zone.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, cook it
before freezing it again.
“F0toF9” appears in
the display.
There is a fault.
Contact Miele Technical Service.
“FE*” appears on the
display.
There is a fault.
Contact Miele Service.
The symbol has lit up
on the display and the
appliance is not cooling
although the controls
and the interior lighting
are working.
Demo mode is on. This allows the appliance to be
presented in the showroom without the cooling
system being switched on. Do not activate this setting
for domestic use.
Turn off demo mode (see “Information for dealers -
Demo mode”).
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Problems with the ice cube maker
Problem Possible cause and solution
You cannot turn the ice
cube maker on.
The appliance is not connected to the power supply
or is not switched on.
Reconnect to the power supply and switch the
appliance back on.
The ice cube maker is
not producing any ice
cubes.
The appliance and/or the ice cube maker is not
turned on.
Turn on the appliance and/or the ice cube maker.
The water supply line is not open.
Open the water intake.
The ice cube maker drawer is not closed properly.
Push the drawer all the way in.
The ice cube tray is not positioned correctly.
Adjust the position of the ice cube tray.
The temperature in the Freezer Zone is too high.
Select a lower temperature.
The water supply to the ice cube maker has been
interrupted.
Check the water connection and the hose.
The filter in the end of the water inlet hose or the filter
in the connection on the appliance is blocked.
Clean the filters.
The water line has not been vented.
Have a qualified professional check that the water
line has been properly vented before calling
Technical Service.
The appliance door and/or freezer drawers have been
opened too frequently, causing the compressor to
turn on more frequently and the ice cube maker to ice
up.
Only open the appliance door and freezer drawers
when necessary and for as short a time as
possible.
Remember it can take up to 24hours to produce the
first ice cubes after initial commissioning.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The ice cube maker is
only producing small
ice cubes.
The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity of
water supplied. You are able to set this quantity as
required.
To make larger ice cubes, increase the amount of
water supplied to the ice cube maker.
The ice cubes have an
unpleasant odor or
flavor.
The ice cube maker is in constant use and needs to
be cleaned regularly.
Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply line
regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice
cube maker”).
The ice cube maker is seldom used. If you do not use
it very often, ice cubes that are stored for a long
period can absorb 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 time.
Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply line
regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice
cube maker”).
There is unpackaged/unwrapped food in the freezer
section. Ice can absorb the taste and smell of
unwrapped food.
All food in the freezer section must be wrapped.
The ice cube drawer is dirty.
If necessary, clean the ice cube drawer.
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The interior lighting is not working.
Problem Possible cause and solution
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance has not been turned on.
Turn the appliance on.
Sabbath mode is on: The display is black and the
appliance is cooling.
Touch the settings sensor buttons to exit Sabbath
mode.
The temperature will then appear on the display and
the interior lighting will come on (see “Selecting
further settings” – “Switching Sabbath mode on/off”).
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches
itself off automatically after approx. 15minutes if the
appliance door is left open. If this is not the cause,
there is a fault.
Risk of electric shock!
There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.
The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced
by Technical Service.
Risk of injury from LED lighting! The light
intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or
damaged, or be removed due to damage. This
could cause injury to your eyes.
Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g., a magnifying
glass).
Contact Technical Service.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The LED lighting on one
of the shelves is not
work working.
The shelf is not sitting correctly in the shelf supports.
Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the
shelf supports. The shelf has metal discs
(contacts) at the front left corner which supply
power to the LED lighting.
Push in the shelf until it clicks into position.
The metal disc is not clean and dry.
Clean it with a damp cloth and dry with a lint-free
cloth.
The LED lighting on the stainless steel strip is faulty.
Danger of electric shock.
There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.
The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced
by Miele Service.
Risk of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity
corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or
damaged, or be removed due to damage. This
could cause injury to your eyes.
Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. a magnifying
glass).
Replace the shelf with LED lighting (available from
Miele Service).
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The LED lighting is not
working on any of the
shelves.
Liquid has spilt onto the LED lighting on one of the
shelves or the metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand
shelf supports.
The safety switch-off mechanism has switched off the
LED lighting on all the shelves.
Wipe the stainless steel strip with LED lighting with
a damp cloth and dry it or let it dry outside the
appliance. Clean the metal discs (contacts) in the
shelf support in the same way.
Ensure that the contacts are clean and dry before
replacing the shelves with LED lighting.
Push in the shelf until it clicks into position.
Close the appliance door.
When the door is opened again, the interior lighting
will come on.
If this does not happen, there is a fault.
Contact Miele Service.
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Other problems
Problem Possible cause and solution
The door to the freezer
section 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.
The floor of the
refrigerator section is
wet.
The drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole.
There is no acoustic
alarm although the door
has been open for a
long time.
This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been turned off
in settings mode (see “Selecting additional settings -
Acoustic signals”).
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
This is not a fault. The warmth created by the
evaporator is used to prevent condensation.
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Normal
noises
Cause
Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates
through the pipes.
Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
motor on or off.
Sssrrrrr... You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the
appliance.
Crack... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the
compressor and the coolant circulating through the system).
Noises Possible cause and solution
Rattling,
clinking
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture. Move it away.
Drawers, baskets 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 the cable clips.
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Contact in case of fault
In the event of a fault which you cannot
remedy yourself, please contact your
Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service.
Contact information for Miele
Technical Service can be found at the
end of this document.
Please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance when
contacting Miele. Both pieces of
information can be found on the data
plate.
You will find the data plate inside your
appliance.
Warranty
For more information about warranty
conditions, please contact Miele
Technical Service.
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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 off.
Turning on demo mode
Switch the appliance off using the on/
off button.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is still activated.
The temperature shown on the display
will go out and the power supply
symbol will appear.
Touch and hold the button.
At the same time, briefly touch the
on/off button (without letting go of
the button!).
Keep your finger on the button
until the symbol appears on the
display.
Release the button.
Demo mode is on and the symbol is
illuminated on the display.
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Turning off Demo mode
Thesymbol is illuminated in the
display.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and thesymbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature (or) repeatedly
until thesymbol flashes in the
display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The1 symbol flashes in the display
(meaning: Demo mode is active) and
thesymbol is illuminated.
Touch theorsensor so that the
symbol 0appears in the display
(meaning: Demo mode is inactive).
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be adopted
and thesymbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after
approximately one minute.
Demo mode is turned off and
thesymbol disappears.
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Information on the fresh water
connection
The machine may only be connected
to the fresh water supply by qualified
technicians.
Disconnect the machine from the
power supply before connecting it to
the fresh water supply.
Turn off the water supply before
connecting the water supply line for
the ice cube maker.
The water quality must comply with
the requirements for drinking water in
the country in which the machine is
being operated.
WARNING! Connect to potable water
supply only.
Connection to the household water
supply must comply with the
applicable regulations in the country
in which the machine is being
installed.
All units and systems used to supply
water to the machine must also
comply with the applicable
regulations in the respective country.
The appliance is only suitable for
connection to a cold water supply,
which
– is directly connected to the water
supply in order to ensure a circulation
of the water in the cold water line.
Avoid using a water line in which the
water is allowed to pool. This can
affect the taste of water and ice
cubes.
– withstands the operating pressure.
– fulfills the hygiene regulations.
Water pressure on-site:
– Minimum: 21.76psi (1.5bar)
– Maximum: 87.02psi (6bar)
A shut-off valve must be provided
between the water line and the water
supply of the building to ensure that the
water supply can be cut off if
necessary.
Make sure that the shut-off valve is
still accessible after the appliance
has been installed.
Risk of damage!
If the water supply is cut off while the
ice cube maker is still in use the
water intake pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice cube maker off if the
water supply is interrupted (e.g. while
on vacation).
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Connecting the water supply
line
Before establishing the fresh water
connection, ensure that the machine
is disconnected from the power
supply.
Before the cold water line is used for
the first time, it must be vented by a
suitably qualified plumber.
The fresh water connection is at the
back of the machine, at the bottom.
The connection parts included with the
machine permit the connection of
various water lines (water line not
supplied). Do not connect old water
lines that have been used before.
The solenoid valve has a has a 3/4"
BPT connection thread.
Remove the cap from the solenoid
valve.
Insert the adapter into the union
nut.
Risk of damage!
Do not insert the water filter the
wrong way around, as this can cause
damage.
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Insert the water filter with the
depression facing downward toward
the adapter.
Risk of damage!
Do not overtighten the union nut, as
this can cause damage.
Connect the union nut to the
solenoid valve, and tighten it.
If you want to divert the water line by
90°, screw on the elbow.
In case of a 1/4" water line:
Connect the water line (e.g.,
copper) to the adapter or elbow
using the clamping ring and nut.
In case of a water line with a 7/16"-24
UNS thread:
Connect the water line directly to
the adapter or elbow (a
clamping ring and nut are not
required).
Secure the water line to the casing
using the retaining clip.
Slowly open the non-return valve in
the water supply line and check the
whole water system for leaks.
The machine can now be connected
to the power supply (see “Electrical
connection”).
When pushing the machine into the
niche, do not bend or damage the
water line.
Push the machine into its final
position.
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Danger of electric shock!
The appliance must only be switched
on when it has been installed in
accordance with the installation
instructions.
Ground the appliance.
The appliance must not be grounded
via a gas pipe.
If in doubt, have a suitably qualified
and experienced electrician check
that the installation complies with
relevant regulations.
Do not install a fuse into neutral
current or grounding electrical circuit.
Do not use extension cords or
ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
Do not use a frayed or damaged
power cord.
Danger of electric shock!
For protection against electric shock
this appliance is equipped with a
pole-free plug which is protected
against reverse polarity. The plug
must be grounded in the usual way.
Do not remove the round grounding
connector pin from the plug.
Use only a grounded plug adapter.
Wait for 1hour after installation before
plugging the appliance into the power
supply. This allows coolant and
refrigerator oil to settle in accordance
with regulations.
Ensure that the voltage of the main
power supply corresponds with the
connection voltage of the appliance. A
power supply of 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz and
15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side
installation) with a NEMA 5-15 molded
plug, which is protected by a main
switch or a fuse, is required to operate
the appliance.
The manufacturer recommends
operating the appliance on a separate
circuit to avoid overloading the
electrical circuit.
All relevant legal electrical, fire and
building regulations must be observed
when installing the socket and/or the
appliance.
In certain countries appliances are
required to be connected to the
electrical supply via a wall-mounted
ON/OFF switch.
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock
or other injuries installation and
connection of the appliance must be
carried out by a suitably qualified
electrician in accordance with all
relevant local and national regulations
and standards, including fire prevention.
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The outlet must be easily accessible in
an emergency so that the appliance can
be quickly disconnected from the
electrical supply in case of an
emergency.
The socket must be located so that the
upper edge is a maximum
82" (2100mm) distance from the upper
edge of the base of the kitchen cabinet.
If the outlet is no longer accessible
once the appliance has been installed,
an all-pole disconnect device with a
contact opening of at least 1/8" (3mm)
must be present on site. The
disconnect device may be circuit
breaker, a fuse, or a contactor
(compliant with local regulations).
The plug and power cord must not
come into contact with the back of the
appliance as vibrations can cause
damage to these components. This, in
turn, could result in a short circuit.
Do not plug in other devices behind this
appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to an
inverter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. solar
power. When switched on, peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the appliance,
causing it to overheat.
If the power cord needs to be replaced,
this must be done by a qualified
technician.
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Side-by-side
The appliance has two side-wall heaters
encased in foam and can be installed
side-by-side with other appliances.
Each appliance must be installed in its
own niche.
Please contact your dealer for specific
information about which combinations
will work with your appliance.
WARNING! This appliance must
be built in, otherwise it could tip
over!
Install the appliance in accordance
with the installation instructions.
Fire hazard and risk of damage!
The appliance must not be installed
underneath a cooktop.
Installation location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your
appliance, please bear in mind that the
energy consumption will increase if
installed near to a heater, a cooker, or
other appliance that gives off heat.
Direct sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor has to run and
the higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
– The electrical socket must be easily
accessible in an emergency and not
concealed behind the appliance.
– The plug and power cord must not
touch the back of the appliance as
they could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.
– Do not plug other appliances into
electrical sockets behind this
appliance.
In environments with high
humidity condensation may appear
on the external surfaces of the
appliance.
Condensate can cause corrosion on
external appliance walls.
For prevention, it is advisable to
install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air
conditioned room.
After installation make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, the
air vents are not covered and that
the appliance has been installed in
accordance with these installation
instructions.
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Climate class
The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Climate
class
Room temperature
SN 50°F to 90°F / 10°C to 32°C
N 60°F to 90°F / 16°C to 32°C
ST 60°F to 100°F / 16 to 38°C
T 60°F to 109°F / 16 to 43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will cause the compressor to turn off for
too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise,
resulting in damage.
Ventilation
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Operation of the appliance is limited.
Keep the ventilation slits free from
obstruction.
If the ventilation slits are not kept
free and unobstructed the
compressor will switch on more
often and will run for longer.
This can cause higher energy
consumption and to an increased
compressor operating temperature,
which can result in damage to the
compressor.
Do not block the ventilation slits.
The air at the back wall of the appliance
warms up. Therefore the cabinet must
be constructed in such a way that
ensures unhindered ventilation (see
“Built-in dimensions”).
– The air influx enters via the toe-
kick and the air outlet is at the top
at the rear of the cabinet.
– To ensure ventilation an air channel of
a minimum 9/16" (40mm) depth
must be provided at the back of the
appliance.
– The ventilation slits in the toe-kick, in
the cabinet and under the top of the
cabinet must provide a total passage
volume of at least 31 square inches
to allow the warm air to dissipate
unimpeded.
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If you wish to fit a grille in the
ventilation openings, the ventilation
openings must be larger than 31
square inches. The passage volume
of 31 square inches is the total area
of the opening slits in the grille.
– Important! The larger the ventilation
slits, the more economically the
appliance will work.
The ventilation slits must not be
blocked or obstructed in any way.
Clean the ventilation slits on a
regular basis.
Top ventilation gap
The ventilation gap at the top of the
appliance can be constructed in
different ways:
a
Directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 31sqinches (200cm²))
b
Between the kitchen cabinetry and
the ceiling
c
In a suspended ceiling
Cabinet doors
An upper cabinet door for the
refrigerator section and a lower cabinet
door for the freezer section are
required.
The cabinet doors must be at least
5/8“ (16mm) / 3/4” (19mm) thick.
If the cabinet doors are too
heavy, this can cause damage!
Fitted cabinet doors that exceed the
permissible weight can cause
damage to the hinges, which can
affect the functioning of the
appliance.
Before fitting cabinet doors, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted.
Appliance Maximum weight of
cabinet door
Upper
cabinet
door
Lower
cabinet
door
KFNS 37692
iDE-1
37.5lbs
(17kg)
26.5lbs
(12kg)
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Calculation of cabinet door size
The width of the cabinet door
depends on the style of the kitchen and
the gap between the unit door panels.
When calculating the height of the
cabinet door, remember that the top
edge of the door must be at the same
height as that of the doors of the
adjacent units.
The following gaps are required:
– The horizontal gap between the
cabinet door and the cupboard door
above it must be at least 1/8" (3mm).
– The vertical gap between the cabinet
doors should be approx. 1/8" (3mm).
The exact value will depend on the
radius of the edge of the cabinet
door.
The cabinet door must be fitted
correctly and not under tension.
Tip: Please also see the diagram and
information on the following pages on
calculating the cabinet door height.
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Cabinet door dimensions
min
/
max
height of freezer section cabinet door
min
/
max
height of refrigerator section cabinet door
Refrigerator section cabinet door
Freezer section cabinet door
Refrigerator section appliance door
Freezer section appliance door
Fitted unit cover panel
Fitted unit cabinet base
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A 27 3/8" (695mm)
B 9/16" (15mm)
C 24 3/4" (629mm)
D 38 15/16" (989mm)
E 70 3/8" (1788mm)
F approx. 1/8" (3mm)
G
1-4
3/4" (19mm)
Calculating the height of the cabinet
doors
These examples are based on the
following measurements, which may
vary depending on the design of the
kitchen:
– The horizontal gap between cabinet
doors and is F=approx.
1/8" (3mm). This gap must be within
the hatched area (see drawing).
– The thickness of the cover panel
and the base of the fitted unit is
usually 3/4" (19mm).
–Height of freezer section cabinet
door
1. The freezer section cabinet door
must be at least A=27
3/8" (695mm) to cover the bottom
section of the appliance.
2. To cover the front of the cabinet floor
panel, add the height of the
cabinet base to height A:
min
=A+G
4
= 28 1/8" (714mm).
3. The height of the cabinet door may
need to be altered depending on the
adjacent kitchen units:
max
=A+G
4
+D- 1/8" (3mm)=28
9/16'' (726mm).
–Height of refrigerator section
cabinet door
This height is calculated on the basis of
the freezer section cabinet door
height:
1. Height of freezer section cabinet
door=
max
:
min
=A+G
3
+G
4
-
max
-
1/8“ (3mm)
=43 3/16” (1097mm)
2. Height of freezer section cabinet
door=
min
:
max
=A+G
3
+G
4
-
min
-
1/8“ (3mm)
=43 11/16” (1109mm)
Installation information
97
Before installing the appliance
Before installation, remove the bag of
installation and other accessories
from the appliance and remove the
profile strip from the outer appliance
door.
Do not remove the following from
the back of the appliance
– the spacers (depending on the
model). They ensure the distance
required between the back of the
appliance and the wall.
– the bags located in the metal grille
(heat exchanger, depending on
model).
These are required for the functioning
of the appliance. Their contents are
not toxic or hazardous.
Remove the cable clips from the back
of the appliance.
Remove red transport safety
device (depending on model) and
use the stopper supplied to cover the
hole.
Installation information
98
Wall spacer at the back
At a furniture depth of less than
213/4'' (553mm), you can remove the
wall spacer from the back of the
appliance so that you can push the
appliance right into the niche.
Removing the wall spacer can
increase energy consumption as
there is then a smaller ventilation
area.
Loosen the screw and remove the
wall spacer.
Installation dimensions
99
* The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of
221/16“(560mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth
of 215/8”(550mm), but will consume slightly more energy.
If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation
that it has precisely the correct dimensions. The specified ventilation grille
dimensions must be observed to ensure that the appliance functions correctly.
Niche height
A
Freezer section
B
KFNS 37692 iDE-1 69 3/4“-70 3/8”
(1772-1788 mm)
27 3/8" (695 mm)
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors
100
The door hinges are set ex factory to
allow the appliance doors to be opened
wide.
However, if the opening angle of the
doors needs to be limited for any
reason, the hinge can be adjusted to
accommodate this.
If, for example, the appliance doors
would otherwise hit an adjacent wall,
you should limit their opening angle to
approx.90°.
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be fitted before the
appliance is installed.
The refrigerator section door must be
removed in order to insert the pins into
the upper hinge of the freezer section
door.
Insert the pins supplied into the
hinges from above.
This will limit the opening angle of the
appliance door to approx.90°.
Changing the door hinges
101
Always change the door hinging with
the assistance of another person.
The appliance is supplied with right-
hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is
required, the hinges must be changed:
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Open both appliance doors.
Remove the door shelves/bottle
shelves from the appliance door.
Remove the covers, , , and.
Changing the door hinges
102
Danger of injury! The hinges can
snap closed.
Leave them open.
Slightly loosen the hinge screws
and.
Push the appliance doors and
outward and take them off.
Undo the screws completely.
Fit the bracket on the opposite
side and attach the screws
loosely.
Undo the screws completely and
loosely screw them in on the opposite
side.
If you have inserted pins into the
hinges to limit the opening angle of
the door:
Lift the pins up and out of the hinges.
Carry out the following steps for each
door.
Changing the door hinges
103
Unscrew the soft-close mechanism
The soft-close mechanism folds
in when dismantled.
Place the door with the front facing
down on a stable surface.
Remove the soft-close mechanism
from the ball joint.
Unscrew the mount and pull the
soft-close mechanism towards you
and off.
Using a screwdriver, remove the ball
joint and screw it into the adjacent
hole.
Now turn over the appliance door so
that outer side faces upwards (hinges
remain open).
Do not close the hinges.
Remove the screws .
Place each hinge in the corner
diagonally opposite its original
position .
Changing the door hinges
104
Fastening the soft-close mechanism
Now turn over the appliance door so
that the outer side faces downwards.
Screw the mount onto the hinge
and firmly tighten.
Pull the soft-close mechanism so
that it extends, and hook it onto the
ball joint.
Push appliance doors and onto
screws and (pre-fitted) and
tighten screws and .
Replace covers , , and .
Refit the pins into the top of the
hinges to prevent the doors from
opening too far.
Building in the appliance
105
Two people are required to install the
appliance.
Install the appliance in a stable, solid
housing unit, positioned on an even
and level floor.
Secure the cabinetry against tipping.
Align the appliance using a spirit
level. The cabinet corners must be at
90°angles to each other otherwise
the cabinet door will not sit straight
on all 4corners.
The required ventilation slits must be
ensured (see “Installation -
Ventilation” and “Installation
dimensions”).
To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:
Building in the appliance
106
Parts required for installation:
All installation parts are number-coded.
This coding is also used in the
installation instructions.
– For building the appliance into the
niche:
– For installing the cabinet doors:
All installation 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.
Preparing the appliance
Position the appliance directly in front
of the cabinet niche.
Push the filler strip lugs into the
holders from the front.
Building in the appliance
107
Use the Allen key to screw the
fixing brackets into the pre-drilled
holes in the appliance door.
Screw a second pair of fixing
brackets into the handle area of
the door. Use the pre-drilled holes in
the appliance door.
Push the appliance two-thirds of the
way into the building-in niche. Take
care not to trap the power cord when
pushing the appliance into its niche.
Tip: Tie a piece of string to the plug to
“lengthen” the power cord; this will help
you to push the appliance into position.
Pull the power cord through the cabinet
by the other end of the string so that
the appliance can be connected to the
power supply easily after installation.
With 5/8" (16mm) thick unit walls
only:
Clip the spacers and onto the
right of the hinges.
Open the appliance doors.
Building in the appliance
108
Remove the cover.
Screw the fixing place loosely into
the top left of the appliance using the
screws. So that you can adjust the
position of this part, do not tighten
the screws yet.
Push the contact component onto
the fixing bracket.
Screw the fixing bracket loosely
into the bottom of the appliance with
the screws. So that you can adjust
the position of this part, do not
tighten the screws yet.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the profile strip.
Stick the profile strip onto the side
of the appliance on which the door
will open, flush with the front.
1. Align the profile strip with the bottom
edge of the top fixing bracket.
2. Stick it down along its entire length.
Building in the appliance
109
Building in the appliance
If the appliance is pushed too far into
the niche, the doors may not close
properly once the cabinet doors have
been installed. This can cause ice to
build up, condensate to accumulate,
and cause the appliance to
malfunction. These can all lead to
increased energy consumption.
Push the appliance into the building-
in niche making sure a gap of
15/8" (42mm) is maintained all
round between the appliance casing
and the front of the cabinet side
walls.
Now push the appliance into the
niche until all fixing brackets at the
top and bottom are touching the front
edge of the cabinet side wall.
This ensures a distance of
15/8" (42mm) to the front edges of
the cabinet side walls all the way
round.
– 5/8" (16mm) thick walls:
The spacers should touch the front
edge of the cabinet side walls at the
top and bottom.
– 19mm thick walls:
The front edges of the top and
bottom hinges should be flush with
the front edge of the cabinet side
wall.
Building in the appliance
110
Important for cabinetry with door
fittings (e.g., knobs, raised seals,
etc.):
The dimension of these must be taken
into account to ensure there is a gap
of15/8"(42mm) all round.
Pull the appliance forwards by the
appropriate dimension.
Check again to make sure there is a
gap of 15/8"(42mm) to the front
edges of the door fittings all round.
Tip: If possible, remove the door fittings
and push the appliance into the niche
until all fixing brackets at the top and
bottom are touching the front edge of
the cabinet unit side wall.
Align the appliance on both sides via
the adjustable feet using the wrench
supplied, so that it stands upright.
Securing the appliance in the
niche
Push the appliance onto the cabinet
wall on the hinge side.
To join the appliance to the cabinet,
screw fixing plate screws into the
top, middle and bottom of the lug of
the hinge.
Building in the appliance
111
Push the loose securing bracket
against the cabinet wall.
Fix securing bracket to the cabinet
wall with screw. Pre-drill the hole
in the cabinet wall if necessary.
Fix securing bracket to the cabinet
wall with screws. Pre-drill the holes
in the cabinet wall if necessary.
Caution! Press the protruding
bracket against the cabinet wall with
your thumbs while tightening the
screws. The appliance must not shift
backwards.
Now tighten screws and again.
Snap off any protruding ends from
the securing bracket. They are no
longer required and can be disposed
of.
Place relevant covers and on
the securing bracket.
Building in the appliance
112
To give the appliance additional security
in the niche push the batons supplied
between the appliance and the cabinet
base:
First secure handle to one of the
batons.
Guide it into the channel as far as it
will go. Now remove the handle,
place it on the other baton and guide
this in too.
Important! Keep the handle in case
you want to move the appliance at a
later date.
Close the appliance doors.
Fitting the cabinet doors
An installation set or an extra pair of
securing brackets is available from
Miele Service or from specialist
retailers for the installation of large
and divided cabinet doors.
Complete the following steps on both
doors.
The distance between the appliance
door and the mounting frame is set to
5/16" (8mm). Check this distance
and adjust it if necessary.
Push the installation aids to the
height of the cabinet: the lower
contact edge X of the installation aids
must be at the same height as the
upper edge of the cabinet door to be
fitted (symbol).
Building in the appliance
113
Tip: Push installation aids to the
height of the adjacent cabinet doors
with the cabinet front.
Unscrew nuts and remove
mounting frame together with
installation aids .
Place the cabinet door with the outer
side downwards on a stable surface.
Draw a faint central line with a pencil
on the inside of cabinet door.
Hang mounting frame with the
installation aids on the inside of the
cabinet door. Align the mounting
frame centrally.
Secure the mounting frame with at
least 6short fixing plate screws.
(for cassette doors use only 4screws
at the edge). Pre-drill the holes in the
cabinet door if necessary.
Pull the installation aids upwards and
out.
Turn the installation aids and push
them all the way into the middle slot
of the mounting frame for safe
keeping.
Building in the appliance
114
Push side cover onto the mounting
frame opposite the hinge side.
Turn the cabinet door over and attach
the handle (if required).
Open the appliance door.
Hang the cabinet doors on adjusting
bolts.
Screw nuts loosely onto the
adjusting bolts.
Close the door and check the
distance between the door and
adjacent cabinets and fixtures. The
gaps should be even.
Building in the appliance
115
Adjusting the position of the door
- Adjusting the sides (X)
Adjust the cabinet door.
- Adjusting the height (Y)
Turn adjusting bolts with a
screwdriver.
The distance between the appliance
door and the mounting frame is set to
8mm. Only adjust the distance within
the given range.
Tighten nuts on the appliance
doors with ring spanner while
counter-holding adjusting bolts
with a screwdriver.
Filler strip must not protrude; it
must completely disappear into the
niche.
Building in the appliance
116
Pre-drill fixing holes in the cabinet
door and fasten screws. Make sure
both metal edges are flush
(//symbol).
Close the appliance door and the
cabinet door.
- Adjusting the depth (Z)
Loosen screws at the top of the
appliance door and screw at the
bottom of the securing bracket. Push
on the appliance door until there is a
gap of 1/16" (2mm) between the
cabinet door and the cabinet carcase.
Tighten all the screws again.
Replace upper cover and click it
into place.
Push up side covers so that they
audibly click into place.
Building in the appliance
117
The appliance is properly installed in
the niche if:
– The doors close properly.
– The doors are not sitting against the
cabinet carcase.
– The seal on the top corner of the
handle side is firmly seated.
To check this, place a lamp that is
switched on inside the appliance and
close the appliance doors.
Make the room dark and then check
whether you can see light shining out
from the sides of the appliance. If so,
go back and check the individual
installation steps.
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Phone:
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of your appliance available when
contacting Technical Service.
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Importer
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