Operating Instructions
Refrigerator
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be-
fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per-
sonal injury and damage to the appliance.
en - US, CA M.-Nr. 11 930 760
Contents
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Installation.......................................................................................................... 16
Installation site..................................................................................................... 16
Side-by-side combinations ............................................................................ 17
Climate range ................................................................................................. 18
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 18
Cabinet door........................................................................................................ 19
–Weight of the door panel............................................................................. 19
Horizontal and vertical gaps........................................................................... 20
Installation dimensions........................................................................................ 22
Installation in a tall cabinet/side view............................................................. 22
Connections and ventilation........................................................................... 23
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door............................................... 24
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 25
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 27
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 28
Status display...................................................................................................... 30
Using the appliance ....................................................................................... 30
Settings mode ........................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 33
Using the door-shelf fine adjustment............................................................. 33
Repositioning the door shelf with fine adjustment......................................... 33
Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................. 34
Clipping the egg trays on ............................................................................... 34
Adjusting or removing the bottle holder......................................................... 34
Moving the shelf/shelf with lighting................................................................ 35
Using the storage drawer (CompactCase) ..................................................... 35
Moving the storage drawer (CompactCase)................................................... 36
Moving the adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) ................. 36
Adjusting the bottle rack ................................................................................ 37
Using the bottle rack in the dividing plate...................................................... 37
Removing and reinserting the organization box............................................. 37
Inserting the adapters for the baking tray ...................................................... 38
Moving the carbon filter ................................................................................. 38
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 39
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 39
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Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 40
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 40
Connecting the appliance .............................................................................. 40
Filling and inserting the water container for the humidifier ............................ 40
Switching on the appliance ................................................................................. 40
Switching off the appliance................................................................................. 40
To note when switching off for longer periods of time................................... 41
The correct temperature................................................................................... 42
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 43
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 43
Possible temperature settings........................................................................ 43
Using Automatic SuperCool............................................................................. 44
Selecting additional settings............................................................................ 45
Explanation of the different settings.................................................................... 45
Party mode ................................................................................................. 45
Vacation mode.......................................................................................... 45
Switching the safety lock function/ on.................................................. 46
Sabbath mode ............................................................................................ 47
Information on Sabbath mode .................................................................... 47
Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ............................... 48
Miele@home................................................................................................... 48
Changing the volume of the alarms and audible signals/..................... 50
Adjusting the display brightness ............................................................... 50
Switching off Demo mode........................................................................... 51
Resetting the settings to their default settings......................................... 51
Information .................................................................................................. 51
Carbon-filter change indicator................................................................... 51
Cleaning mode ......................................................................................... 51
Door alarm ......................................................................................................... 53
Storing food in the fridge zone......................................................................... 54
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 54
Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge zone ................................... 55
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 55
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 56
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone ................................................. 57
PerfectFresh Active zone..................................................................................... 57
Humidity-controlled compartment ..................................................................... 57
Humidifier................................................................................................... 59
Contents
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Dry compartment ................................................................................................ 60
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 62
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 63
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 63
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 64
Cleaning the interior of the appliance ................................................................. 64
Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher........................................... 65
Removing, dismantling, and cleaning accessories ............................................. 65
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 73
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 73
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 73
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................. 74
Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 82
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 83
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 83
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 83
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use, and mainte-
nance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance
as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Appropriate use
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments such as
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ-
ments
–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
–bed and breakfast type environments
–catering and similar non-retail applications.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ-
ments or in places exposed to rain.
This refrigeration appliance is intended for domestic use only for
the cool storage of food and drink.
Any other usage is at the owner’s risk and could be dangerous.
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This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other simi-
lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di-
rective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
This refrigeration appliance may only be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using
it.
The refrigeration appliance may only be used by these people with-
out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect opera-
tion.
Safety with children
Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the appliance.
Children may only use the appliance even without supervision if
they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner, and if they are
able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper use.
Children must not clean or service the appliance unless they are
under supervision.
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!
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Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
The symbol is located on the compressor and indicates the dan-
ger of inflammable materials. Do not remove the label.
WARNING! The refrigerant inside the appliance (details on the data
plate) is environmentally friendly but flammable.
The use of this refrigerant does, however, sometimes lead 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 cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but
it does not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! When transporting and installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes and leaking refrigerant
can ignite.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact Miele Customer Service.
The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 8g of refrigerant, at least 3'3"
(1m)
3
of room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the re-
frigeration appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized with
the grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with national and local codes.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be
replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced
by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are
used.
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 in-
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
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Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
During installation, side-by-side heater installation, maintenance
and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the elec-
trical power supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
- the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
- the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re-
moved or
- the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when removing it from the outlet.
Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
Any manufacturer's warranty may be void if the appliance is not
repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re-
placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special bulb to cope
with particular conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical re-
sistance, abrasion resistance, and vibration). This bulb must only be
used for the purpose for which it is intended. The bulb is not suitable
for room lighting. Replacement bulbs may only be installed by an au-
thorized technician or by Miele Customer Service.
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Proper installation
When installing the refrigeration appliance, it is a mandatory re-
quirement to follow the installation instructions supplied with it.
Two people are required to install the appliance.
Change the door hinging (if necessary) as described in these in-
stallation instructions.
Only install the refrigeration appliance in a solid, rectangular, and
level housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.
Correct use
This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient tempera-
tures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.
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 compo-
nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store any explosive materials or
products containing flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
WARNING! Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equip-
ment (e.g., an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appli-
ance. Risk of sparking and explosion.
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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 in-
structions.
Accessories and parts
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a mini-
mum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any me-
chanical tools or other types of aid which are not recommended by
the manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process.
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, caus-
ing 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.
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Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and must be transported by two people.
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Disposal of your old appliance
DANGER! Risk of child entrapment! Children could become
trapped in the refrigeration appliance and could suffocate.
- Remove the appliance door(s).
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance so chil-
dren cannot climb inside.
- If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
Risk of electric shock!
- Cut the electrical 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.
If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
WARNING! Risk of fire due to escaping oil or refrigerant!
The refrigerant and oil inside the appliance are flammable. In high
enough concentrations, escaping refrigerant or oil may ignite if they
come into contact with an external heat source.
During disposal, make sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged in
order to prevent refrigerant and oil escaping in an uncontrolled man-
ner (see the data plate for details of the refrigerant).
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,
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- scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene-
trates the airways.
Symbol on the rear of the appliance (depending on model)
This label or a similar one is only relevant for recycling. Do not remove the lable.
This information refers to the foamed-in panels in the door and/or
the housing.
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.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds, and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with household waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with household waste.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tor before or during disposal in an au-
thorized, environmentally-friendly man-
ner.
This is to ensure that refrigerant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal lo-
cations to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer, or
with Miele, free of charge. By law, you
are solely responsible for deleting any
personal data from the appliance prior
to disposal. You are legally obliged to
remove any old batteries which are not
securely enclosed by the appliance and
to remove any lamps without destroying
them, where this is possible. These
must be taken to a suitable collection
point where they can be handed in free
of charge. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored for disposal.
Installation
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Installation site
WARNING! Risk of damage and
injury due to the refrigeration appli-
ance tipping over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forward when the
door is open.
Keep the appliance door(s) closed
until the refrigeration appliance has
been built in. The refrigeration appli-
ance must be secured in its building-
in niche in accordance with the oper-
ating and installation instructions.
Fire hazard and risk of damage
from appliances that give off heat.
Appliances that give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the refrigera-
tion appliance.
This refrigeration appliance must not
be installed underneath a cooktop.
Fire hazard and risk of damage
from open flames.
Open flames can set fire to the refrig-
eration appliance.
Keep open flames (such as a candle)
away from the refrigeration appli-
ance.
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on exter-
nal refrigeration-appliance panels.
This condensate can cause corrosion
on external appliance panels.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation please make sure
that the appliance door(s) closes
(close) properly and the refrigeration
appliance is installed in accordance
with these installation instructions.
The specified ventilation specifica-
tions must be observed.
When deciding where to install your re-
frigeration appliance, please bear in
mind that it will use more energy if in-
stalled near to a heater, a range, or an-
other appliance that gives off heat.
Avoid direct sunlight.
The higher the ambient temperature,
the longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption is.
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When installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, please note the following:
- The electrical outlet must be easily
accessible in an emergency and not
concealed behind the appliance.
- The electrical plug and power cord
must not touch the rear of the refrig-
eration appliance as they could be
damaged by vibrations from the ap-
pliance.
- Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind the refrigeration appliance.
- When installing the refrigeration ap-
pliance, make sure that the power
cord does not get trapped or dam-
aged.
- Do not position or operate power
bars, distributor strips, or other elec-
tronic devices (such as halogen
transformers) at the rear of the appli-
ance.
- The floor at the installation site must
be horizontal and level and must be
as high as the surrounding floor.
Side-by-side combinations
Risk of damage due to conden-
sation on external appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity
and a lack of ventilation, condensa-
tion can build up on external appli-
ance panels, which can cause corro-
sion.
Do not place refrigeration appliances
directly next to or on top of one an-
other.
Your refrigeration appliance can be in-
stalled with another refrigeration appli-
ance next to it as it is equipped with in-
tegrated heaters in the side panels.
Each of the two refrigeration appliances
must be built into a separate housing
unit.
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Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient temper-
atures (climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is not
designed. The climate range is stated
on the data plate in the interior cabinet
of the refrigeration appliance.
Climate range Ambient temper-
ature
SN 50 to 90°F
(10to32°C)
N 61 to 90°F
(16to32°C)
ST 61 to 100°F
(16to38°C)
T 61 to 109°F
(16to43°C)
SN-ST 50 to 100°F
(10to38°C)
SN-T 50 to 109°F
(10to43°C)
A lower ambient temperature leads to
the compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the refrigeration appli-
ance to rise with the risk of food deteri-
orating and going off.
Ventilation
WARNING! Fire hazard and risk
of damage due to insufficient ventila-
tion.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the compres-
sor will run more frequently and for
longer periods. This causes in-
creased energy consumption and an
increased compressor operating
temperature, which can result in
damage to the compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps.
The ventilation gaps must never be
obstructed.
They must also be cleaned on a reg-
ular basis to remove dust.
There must be a gap of at least
½inch (13mm) between the back of
the appliance and the rear wall. If this
gap is not maintained, this will result
in increased energy consumption.
Air at the back of the refrigeration appli-
ance gets warm. The appliance housing
unit must therefore be constructed to
allow sufficient space for ventilation
(see “Installation dimensions” and the
installation instructions provided).
- To ensure ventilation an air channel of
a minimum 1 1/2" (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
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passage volume of at least 31"²
(200cm
2
) to allow the warm air to
dissipate unimpeded.
- If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila-
tion openings, the ventilation open-
ings must be larger than 31"²
(200cm
2
). The passage volume of
31"² (200cm
2
) is the total area of the
opening slits in the grille.
- Important! The larger the ventilation
slits, the more economically the ap-
pliance will work.
Lower ventilation slit
The appliance can be ventilated via the
cabinet plinth with the ventilation grille
supplied or with a minimum ventilation
opening of 31 in
2
cross-section area.
When using the grille supplied, please
proceed as follows:
Cut an opening in plinth as shown
in the diagram.
Place ventilation grille in the open-
ing.
Push snap fasteners into the venti-
lation grille from behind until the
hooks touch the plinth.
Reinstall the plinth with the ventilation
grille.
Cabinet door
An cabinet door is required.
The cabinet door must be at least 5/8“
(16mm) / 3/4” (19mm) thick.
–Weight of the door panel
If the door panel is too heavy
damage can occur.
Installing a door panel which is heav-
ier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This can cause subsequent func-
tional problems.
Before installing the door panel, en-
sure that the weight of the door
panel does not exceed the maximum
permitted weight.
The maximum permissible weight of the
door panel is:
Refrigeration appliance lb (kg)
KS 7793 D 57 (26)
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Horizontal and vertical gaps
Depending on the style of kitchen cabi-
netry, the thickness and edge radius of
the custom door panel and the gap that
runs around the door, vertically and hor-
izontally, are specified.
It is essential to pay attention to the
following:
- Horizontal gap
The gap between the door panel and
the housing-unit door above or below it
must be at least 1/8" (3mm).
- Vertical gap
If the gap between the refrigeration-
appliance door panel and the adjoin-
ing housing-unit door or wall on the
hinged side is too small, the appli-
ance door could collide with the ad-
joining housing-unit door or wall
when opened.
It may be necessary to adjust the
size of this gap to suit the thickness
and edge radius of the door panel.
This must be taken into consideration
when planning your kitchen and when
replacing an old refrigeration appliance
with a new one to ensure the installation
conditions required are met.
Door
panel
thick-
ness
A [in
(mm)]
Gap X[in (mm)]
for different edge radiiB
R0 R1.2 R2 R3
≥5/8"-
3/4"
(16–19)
min. 1/8" (3)
13/16"
(20)
3/16"
(5)
3/16"
(4)
3/16"
(4)
1/8"
(3.5)
13/16"
(21)
3/16"
(5.5)
3/16"
(5)
3/16"
(4.5)
3/16"
(4)
7/8" (22) 1/4"
(6.5)
1/4"
(6)
3/16"
(5.5)
3/16"
(5)
PP
PP
Adjoining housing-unit door
A=Door-panel thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
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PP
PP
Adjoining side wall
A=Door-panel thickness
B=Edge radius
X=Gap
Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing-
unit body and the side wall. This way
you will get a sufficiently wide gap.
Tip: Please also see the diagram and
information on the following pages on
calculating the cabinet door height.
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Installation dimensions
Installation in a tall cabinet/side view
All dimensions are given in inches (mm).
* The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of
221/16"(560mm). The refrigeration appliance is fully capable of functioning at a
niche depth of 215/8"(550mm) but will consume slightly more energy.
Before installation, ensure the housing-unit dimensions are the correct size.
Niche height
A
KS 7793 D 69 3/4"-70 3/8" (1,772–1,788 mm)
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Connections and ventilation
All dimensions are given in inches (mm).
The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure
the correct functioning of the refrigeration appliance.
a
Front view
b
Power cord, length=7' 2" (2,200mm)
A longer power cord is available to order from Miele Customer Service.
c
Ventilation cut-out min. 31"² (200cm²)
d
Ventilation
e
No connections permitted in the rear panel
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Limiting the opening angle of
the appliance door
The door hinges are set at the factory to
enable the appliance door to be opened
wide.
If the opening angle of the appliance
door needs to be limited to approx. 90°,
the hinge can be adjusted to accommo-
date this.
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be installed before the
appliance is installed.
Insert the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The appliance door opening angle is
now limited to approximately 90°.
Installation
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Electrical connection
Risk of electric shock!
The appliance must only be switched
on when it has been installed in ac-
cordance with the installation in-
structions.
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 rel-
evant regulations.
Do not install a fuse into neutral cur-
rent or grounding electrical circuit.
Do not use extension cords or un-
grounded (two prong) adapters.
Do not use a frayed or damaged
power cord.
Risk of electric shock!
For protection against electric shock,
this appliance is equipped with a
pole-free plug which is protected
against reverse polarity. The electri-
cal outlet must be properly
grounded.
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 refriger-
ator oil to settle in accordance with reg-
ulations.
Ensure that the voltage of the power
supply corresponds with the connection
voltage of the appliance. A power sup-
ply of 110–120V, 60Hz and 10–
16Amp, which is protected by a power
switch or a fuse, is required to operate
the appliance.
The manufacturer recommends operat-
ing the appliance on a dedicated circuit
to avoid overloading the electrical cir-
cuit.
All relevant legal electrical, fire, and
building regulations must be observed
when installing the electrical outlet and/
or the appliance.
In certain countries, appliances are re-
quired 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, the appliance must be
installed and connected by a suitably
qualified electrician in accordance with
all relevant local and national regula-
tions and standards, including fire pre-
vention.
The socket must not be concealed be-
hind the appliance and must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical
supply in case of an emergency.
Installation
*INSTALLATION*
26
If the outlet is no longer accessible after
installation, an additional means of dis-
connection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole dis-
connect device with a contact opening
of at least 1/8" (3mm). These can be
circuit breakers, fuses, and relays.
The plug and power cord must not
come into contact with the back of the
appliance as vibrations can cause dam-
age to these components. This could
result in a short circuit.
Do not plug other appliances into elec-
trical outlet behind this appliance.
Temporary or permanent operation on
an autonomous power supply system or
a power supply system that is not syn-
chronized with the grid power supply
(e.g., island networks, back-up sys-
tems) is possible. A prerequisite for op-
eration is that the power supply system
complies with the specifications of
EN50160 or an equivalent standard.
The function and operation of the pro-
tective measures provided in the do-
mestic electrical installation and in this
Miele product must also be maintained
in isolated operation or in operation that
is not synchronized with the grid power
supply, or these measures must be re-
placed by equivalent measures in the
installation.
If the power cord needs to be replaced,
this must be performed by a qualified
technician.
Connecting the appliance
Insert the electrical plug into the back
of the refrigeration appliance.
Make sure that the electrical plug has
clicked into position correctly.
Insert the electrical plug of the refrig-
eration appliance into the socket.
The refrigeration appliance is now con-
nected to the electricity supply.
Saving energy
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How to save energy:
Installation
location
The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am-
bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process.
Therefore, you should:
- Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room.
- Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source
(heater element, range).
- Protect the refrigeration appliance from direct sunlight.
- Ensure an ideal ambient temperature of 68°F (20°C).
- Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to remove any
dust.
Temperature
setting
The colder the temperature, the higher the energy consumption.
The following settings are recommended:
- 39 to 41°F (4 to 5°C) in the refrigerator section.
- PerfectFresh Active zone just above 32°F (0°C).
Use Energy consumption is increased by heat input and impeded air
circulation. Therefore, you should:
- Only open the appliance door(s) when necessary and for as
short a time as possible. Arrange the food in such a way that
makes it easy to find in the appliance.
- Always close the appliance door(s) properly after opening
them.
- Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in
the refrigeration appliance.
- Store food well packaged or covered.
- Do not overfill the compartments to allow air to circulate.
- Place frozen food in the refrigerator section to defrost.
- Keep drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
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Guide to the appliance
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a
Display
b
Fan with lighting
c
Dry back wall
d
Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight 2.0)
e
Egg tray
f
Door shelf with fine adjustment
g
Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray)
h
Drawer module (CompactCase) for storing small containers
i
Flexible bottle rack
j
Space for a baking tray (ComfortSize)
k
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
l
Dividing plate with bottle rack; with humidifier and water container for the hu-
midity-controlled compartment
m
Lid for setting the moisture level in the humidity-controlled compartment
n
Humidity-controlled compartment for fruit and vegetables (PerfectFresh Active
zone)
o
Organization box
p
Condensate channel and drain hole
q
Dry compartment with low temperature for food which goes off quickly (Per-
fectFresh Active zone)
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Status display
The touch display can be scratched by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., pens.
Only touch the display with your fingers.
If your fingers are cold, the touch display may not react.
40
°F
1
2
3
4
a
Temperature display for the refrigerator section
b
Settings mode sensor control
for adjusting various settings in Settings mode
c
Display for Miele@home connection status
(only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up)
d
Demo-mode display
(only visible when the Demo-mode function has been switched on)
Using the appliance
Touch the area/symbol you want on the status display.
Swipe left or right across the display until the value/symbol you want is shown in
the middle.
Tap on the option you want on the display to confirm.
The selected value/symbol will light up orange (except for a few exceptions).
To leave the Settings level, tap on or OK.
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Settings mode
In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their
settings to some extent:
Symbol Function Factory
default
Switching the Party-mode function on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Off
Switching the Vacation-mode function on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Off
/ Switching the lock function on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
(Off)
Switching the Sabbath-mode function on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Off
Calling up information on the Sabbath-mode function
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
––
Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
1:00
Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Active
zone
(see “The correct temperature”)
5
Switching the humidifier on or off or adjusting its inten-
sity (see “Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone”)
Off
Setting up the Miele@home function for the first time,
activating and deactivating WiFi,
or resetting the network configuration
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
APP
/
Switching the keypad tone on or off On
/ Changing the volume of the alarms and audible signals
or switch them off entirely
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
On
/level5
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Changing the display brightness
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Level4
°C / °F Changing the temperature unit
(°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
°C
Switching the Demo-mode function off
(only visible when switched on)
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Off
Resetting to default settings
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
––
Calling up information (model identifier and serial num-
ber) about your refrigeration appliance
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
––
Switching on the reminder to change the
carbon filter (see “Optional accessories”)
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Off
Switching Cleaning mode on or off
(see “Cleaning and care”)
Off
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Adjusting the interior fittings
Using the door-shelf fine adjustment
Use the fine adjustment if you need
greater height clearance on the door
shelf/bottle shelf.
You can change the height of the door
shelf while it is loaded.
Hold the door shelf in both hands,
press the gray buttons on both sides
under it and move it.
Repositioning the door shelf with fine
adjustment
Only move the door/bottle shelves in
the appliance door when they are
empty.
Take hold of the sides of the door
shelf with both hands so that you are
touching each of the gray buttons un-
derneath it.
Press the gray buttons at the same
time and slide the door shelf up and
off the guide rails.
Remove the guide rail from the lugs
and move it to the desired position.
Move the second guide rail parallel to
the first rail.
Push the shelf down onto the guide
rails.
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Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf
Only move the door/bottle shelves in
the appliance door when they are
empty.
Push the door/bottle shelves upward,
then remove them by pulling them
forward.
Replace the door/bottle shelves at
the required height.
Clipping the egg trays on
Clip the egg trays onto the rear edge
of the door shelf.
Adjusting or removing the bottle
holder
The non-slip fins of the bottle holder
make bottles more secure when you
open and close the appliance door.
The bottle holder can be moved left or
right to create more room for drink car-
tons.
The bottle holder can be removed com-
pletely, e.g., for cleaning:
Pull the bottle holder up to remove it.
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Moving the shelf/shelf with lighting
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
Raise the shelf slightly at the front
and pull it forward a little.
Lift it until the notches at the side are
in line with the shelf supports. The
shelf can then be raised or lowered to
the required level.
Push the shelf in.
Make sure that the shelf with lighting
clicks into position.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from be-
ing dislodged by mistake.
Using the storage drawer (Compact-
Case)
The storage drawer (CompactCase) is
suitable for storing small containers and
tubes.
However, it can also be moved down
slightly to accommodate larger contain-
ers.
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
Tilt the drawer up slightly and remove
the drawer.
Now insert the drawer from above
into the lower holder in the support
as required.
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Moving the storage drawer (Com-
pactCase)
Remove the drawer.
Use both hands to slightly lift the
shelf including the holder at the front
1.).
Pull the shelf forward slightly 2.) and
lift it, making sure that the notches on
the left and right are in line with the
shelf supports.
Move the shelf up or down as
needed.
Push the shelf back as far as it will
go.
Insert the drawer from above into the
upper or lower holder in the support
as required.
Moving the adjustable shelf with piv-
otable glass shelf (FlexiTray)
Risk of damage caused by load-
ing too much food and not distribut-
ing items evenly.
Loading too much food and not dis-
tributing items evenly can damage
the pivotable glass shelf.
Do not exceed the maximum load
size of 17.6 lb (8kg). Arrange food
items evenly across the full surface
of the shelf.
The pivotable glass shelf can be turned
180° clockwise, improving access to
the food placed at the back.
Danger of injury from dropping
the glass shelf.
The pivotable glass shelf can come
out when removing the adjustable
shelf, causing the glass shelf to drop
out of the tray and break.
Keep hold of the pivotable glass
shelf when removing the adjustable
shelf.
You can move the adjustable shelf with
pivotable glass shelf as you wish.
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Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack can be placed at differ-
ent positions in the appliance.
Lift the bottle rack slightly at the front,
pull it forward a little, lift the recess
over the shelf supports, and move the
shelf up or down.
The stop bar at the back must face up-
ward to prevent the bottles from touch-
ing the back wall.
Stoppers prevent the bottle rack from
being dislodged by mistake.
Using the bottle rack in the dividing
plate
In the dividing plate, either the bottle
rack or the glass shelf can be used.
Remove the glass shelf at the back of
the dividing plate and keep it in a safe
place.
Place the bottles as far back as pos-
sible with the bases at the back of
the appliance.
Tip: If the bottles hang over the edge of
the bottle rack, adjust the bottom bottle
shelf by moving it upward.
Removing and reinserting the organi-
zation box
The additional organization box in the
PerfectFresh Active zone makes it eas-
ier for you to organize your food.
Lift the box at the rear first when you
want to remove it.
To reinsert the organization box in the
drawer, place the front section in first.
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Inserting the adapters for the baking
tray
The supplied adapters enable you to in-
sert a baking tray in your refrigerator
section with ease. The baking tray can
be no more than 183/8"(466mm)
wide, 147/16"(386mm) deep, and
2"(50mm) high.
Snap the adapters into place on the
lowermost shelf supports on the side
walls of the refrigerator section.
Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
Place the baking tray on the adapters
in the refrigerator section and slide it
in as far as it will go.
Tip: Let the baking tray cool down to
room temperature before putting it in
the refrigerator section.
Moving the carbon filter
KKF-FS carbon filters with holder (Ac-
tive AirClean) are available as optional
accessories (see “Optional acces-
sories”).
When you are storing very strong-
smelling food (e.g., cheese):
- Place the holder with the carbon fil-
ters on the adjustable shelf where this
food is being kept.
- Change the carbon filters sooner if
necessary.
- Use more carbon filters (with holders)
in the appliance (see “Optional ac-
cessories”).
The holder for the carbon filters sits on
a protective strip at the back of the ad-
justable shelf.
To move the carbon filter, pull the
holder up and off the protective strip.
Then pull the protective strip off the
shelf.
Reinstall it on the shelf you wish to
use it on.
Reinstall the holder on the protective
strip.
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Accessories supplied
Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass
shelf (FlexiTray)
Adapters for the baking tray
Egg tray
Bottle holder
Organization box
Flexible bottle rack
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
KKF-FS carbon filter with holder (Ac-
tive AirClean)
Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant
odors in the refrigerator section for im-
proved air quality.
KKF-RF replacement charcoal filters
(ActiveAirClean)
Replacement filters to fit the holder are
available. We recommend replacing the
charcoal filters every 6months.
Bottle rack
For a description, see “Guide to the ap-
pliance – Adjusting the interior fittings”.
Organization box
For a description, see “Guide to the ap-
pliance – Adjusting the interior fittings”.
Optional accessories can be ordered
from the Miele webshop or your Miele
dealer.
Switching on and off
40
Before using for the first time
Remove all packaging material and
protective film.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories (see “Cleaning and
care”).
Connecting the appliance
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the electricity supply as described in
“Electrical connection”.
Mielewill then appear on the appliance
display, followed by.
Filling and inserting the water con-
tainer for the humidifier
Fill the water container for the humid-
ifier with fresh drinking water (see
“Storing food in the PerfectFresh Ac-
tive zone – Humidity-controlled com-
partment”).
Place the water container in the divid-
ing plate between the refrigerator
section and PerfectFresh Active zone
(see “Storing food in the PerfectFresh
Active zone – Humidity-controlled
compartment”).
Switching on the appliance
Open the appliance door.
Tap on the display.
The refrigeration appliance will start to
cool and the interior lighting will come
on when the appliance door is opened.
The refrigeration appliance will adjust to
the preset temperature.
To enable the temperature to get suf-
ficiently cold inside the refrigeration
appliance, allow the appliance to run
for a few hours. Do not place food in
the refrigeration appliance until it has
reached the preset temperature.
Switching off the appliance
Touch the temperature display on the
display.
Swipe right until is shown in the
middle.
Tap.
The cooling and interior lighting are
switched off.
will appear in the display.
Please note: the refrigeration appli-
ance is not disconnected from the
power supply when it is switched off.
Switching on and off
41
To note when switching off for longer
periods of time
If, during a long absence, the refrig-
eration appliance is switched off but
not cleaned and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of bacteria building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigera-
tion appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not go-
ing to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Turn the appliance off.
Unplug the appliance’s electrical plug
or switch off the breaker.
Take the water container for the hu-
midifier out of the appliance, empty it,
then clean and dry it.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door open to air the appli-
ance and avoid odors building up in-
side.
The correct temperature
42
It is very important to set the correct
temperature to ensure the shelf life of
food. Reducing the temperature re-
duces the growth rate of microorgan-
isms. Food does not spoil as quickly.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
- the more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept open
- the more food that is stored in it
- the warmer the food is that is being
put into it
- the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli-
ance is. This refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
...in the refrigerator section and in
the PerfectFresh Active zone
We recommend a temperature of 39°F
(4°C) in the refrigerator section.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Ac-
tive zone is controlled automatically and
maintained at 32 to 37°F (0 to 3°C).
Automatic cold air circulation (Dyna-
Cool)
The fan automatically turns on when the
cooling system for the refrigerator sec-
tion turns on. It distributes the tempera-
ture in the refrigerator section to all ar-
eas evenly so that all the food inside will
be chilled to about the same degree.
The correct temperature
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Temperature display
In normal operation, the temperature
display shows the current average
refrigerator section temperature in-
side the refrigeration appliance.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this tem-
perature to then be shown as a con-
stant temperature on the display.
Setting the temperature
Touch the temperature display on the
display.
Swipe left or right until the tempera-
ture you want is shown in the middle.
Tap the temperature you want to con-
firm.
The temperature display will then
change back to the current temperature
in the refrigeration appliance.
Possible temperature settings
- Refrigerator section: 37 to 48°F (3 to
9°C)
Adjusting the PerfectFresh Active
zone temperature
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Ac-
tive zone is automatically maintained
between 32and37°F (0and3°C).
However, if you would like it to be
warmer or colder, e.g., when storing
fish, you can adjust the temperature
slightly in increments.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the setting you
want (1: lowest temperature; 9: high-
est temperature) is shown in the mid-
dle.
Tap on the setting you want to con-
firm.
The default setting for the tempera-
ture is5.
Under certain circumstances, a set-
ting from1 to4 can cause negative
temperatures to be reached. This can
cause food to freeze.
Check the temperature setting.
If you change the temperature set-
ting:
Check the temperature display after a
few hours. It will take this long for an
accurate reading to be given.
- Wait for approx.6hours if the refrig-
eration appliance is not very full.
- Wait for approx.24hours if the refrig-
eration appliance is full.
If, after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low:
Adjust the temperature again.
Using Automatic SuperCool
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Automatic SuperCool
When switched on, the Automatic Su-
perCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator section to its lowest set-
ting (depending on the ambient tem-
perature). The refrigeration appliance
will work at full power and lower the
temperature. Select this function for
the rapid chilling of large amounts of
fresh food or drink.
When the Automatic SuperCool func-
tion is switched on, the appliance
may make more noise than usual.
The Automatic SuperCool function
should be switched on 4hours before
placing food or drinks in the refrigera-
tor section.
The Automatic SuperCool function
will switch itself off automatically after
approx. 12hours. The appliance will
then run at normal power again.
Tip: To save energy, you can switch the
Automatic SuperCool function off
yourself once food and drinks are suffi-
ciently chilled.
Switching Automatic SuperCool on
and off
Touch the temperature display for the
refrigerator section.
Touch to switch the Automatic Su-
perCool function on and off again.
When the Automatic SuperCool func-
tion is switched on, will light up or-
ange.
Tap on the temperature display to
leave the Settings level.
Selecting additional settings
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Explanation of the different
settings
Only the settings that require further ex-
planation are described below.
The door alarm and other warnings
are automatically suppressed when
you are in Settings mode.
Party mode
The Party mode function is recom-
mended if you wish to chill large
amounts of fresh food or drink quickly.
Tip: Switch on the Party mode func-
tion approx. 4hours before placing
food and drinks in the appliance.
When Party mode is switched on, the
Automatic SuperCool function is
switched on automatically.
Party mode cannot be switched on
if Vacation mode is switched on.
The Party mode function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
24hours. However, you can switch
the Party mode function off early at
any time.
Vacation mode
The Vacation mode function is
useful when you go on vacation, for
example, if you do not wish to switch
off the refrigerator section completely
or do not need a high degree of cool-
ing.
If Vacation mode is switched on, this
will be indicated on the status display. It
can be switched off via the status dis-
play or Settings mode.
The refrigerator section is regulated at a
temperature of 59°F (15°C), which auto-
matically sets the temperature in the
PerfectFreshActive zone to between 48
and 53°F (9 and 12°C), thus remaining
in operation while saving energy.
Food which does not spoil quickly can
be stored in the refrigerator for some
time at this moderate refrigerator tem-
perature. Energy consumption is lower
than in normal operation.
This also prevents the build-up of
odors and bacteria which can occur if
the refrigerator section is switched off
and the appliance door is closed.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
The usability and quality of food in
the refrigerator section may deterio-
rate if the temperature remains above
37°F (4°C) for an extended period.
Only ever switch on the Vacation-
mode function for a limited pe-
riod.
Do not store any temperature-sensi-
tive food which spoils easily, such as
fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, and
dairy products, during this time.
Selecting additional settings
46
Switching the safety lock function/
on
When the safety lock function is
switched on, it protects the refrigeration
appliance from being switched off or
adjusted unintentionally by unautho-
rized persons, e.g., children.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
When the safety lock function is
switched on, will light up orange.
Close the appliance door. Only then
will the safety lock function be ac-
tive.
Deactivating the safety lock func-
tion/ temporarily
If you want to adjust the temperature,
for example, you can deactivate the
safety lock function temporarily:
Touch the temperature display.
Touch for approx. 6seconds.
The display switches to the temperature
controls.
Now select the required settings.
Closing the appliance door will reacti-
vate the safety lock function.
Switching the safety lock function/
off completely
Tap.
Touch for approx. 6seconds.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
When the safety lock function is
switched off, will light up.
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Sabbath mode
The appliance features a Sabbath mode
for the purposes of religious obser-
vance.
If Sabbath mode is switched on, this
will be indicated on the status display.
The display switches off after 3sec-
onds.
When Sabbath mode is switched
on, you cannot make any settings on
your refrigeration appliance.
Ensure that the appliance door is
properly closed, as visual and audible
alarms are switched off.
The Sabbath mode function will
switch off automatically after approx.
120hours.
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
the following are deactivated:
- the interior lighting when the appli-
ance door is opened
- all audible and visual signals
- the temperature display
All other functions switched on previ-
ously remain activated.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
As power failures are not indicated
while Sabbath mode is active,
food may be exposed to increased
temperatures for a certain period of
time. This will reduce the storage life
of the food.
If there is a power failure during Sab-
bath mode, check the quality of
the food.
Switching Sabbath mode off
Tap the black display.
will appear on the display.
Tap.
lights up orange.
Tap the symbol again.
When Sabbath mode is switched off,
the symbol will light up white.
Information on Sabbath mode
This product is certified by Star-K, an
international institute for kosher certifi-
cation.
You can find the Star-K certification ver-
sion here.
Selecting additional settings
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Changing the time before the door
alarm
is triggered
You can set how quickly the door alarm
should sound after an appliance door
has been opened.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until
is shown
in the middle.
Tap
.
Swipe left or right until the time you
want between 30seconds and 3min-
utes 30seconds is shown in the mid-
dle.
Tap on the setting you want to con-
firm.
Miele@home
Your refrigeration appliance is
equipped with an integrated WiFi
module.
Networking is deactivated at the fac-
tory.
To use this feature, you will need:
- a WiFi network
- the Miele app
- a Miele user account You can create
a user account via the Miele app.
The Miele app will guide you as you
connect your refrigeration appliance to
your home WiFi network.
Once the refrigeration appliance is con-
nected to your WiFi network, you can
use the app to carry out the following
activities, for example:
- Call up information on the operating
status of your refrigeration appliance.
- Change the settings on your refriger-
ation appliance.
Connecting your refrigeration appliance
to your WiFi network will increase en-
ergy consumption, even when the ap-
pliance is switched off.
Make sure that the signal of your
WiFi network is sufficiently strong in
the place where you want to set up
your refrigeration appliance.
Selecting additional settings
49
Availability of the WiFi connection
The WiFi connection shares a frequency
range with other appliances (including
microwave ovens and remote control
toys). This can cause sporadic or even
complete connection failures. There-
fore, the availability of featured func-
tions cannot be guaranteed.
Miele@home availability
The ability to use the Miele app de-
pends on the availability of the
Miele@home service in your country.
The Miele@home service is not avail-
able in every country.
For information about availability,
please visit www.miele.com.
Miele App
The Miele App is available to download
free of charge from the Apple App
Store
®
or from the Google Play Store™.
Setting up Miele@home for the first
time
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Tap on the connection method you
wish to use (app or WPS).
After you have successfully logged in,
will appear on the status display.
If a connection could not be created,
will appear.
In this case, start the process again.
Deactivating or activating the WiFi
connection
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Tap to deactivate the WiFi connec-
tion.
will appear on the display.
Tap to reactivate the WiFi connec-
tion.
Tap to exit the menu level.
When the WiFi connection is active,
will light up on the status display.
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Resetting the network configuration
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe right until is shown in the
middle.
Tap.
TapOK.
All entered settings and values for
Miele@home are reset to the default
settings.
The WiFi connection has been deacti-
vated. will go out on the status dis-
play.
Reset the network configuration if
you are disposing of or selling your
refrigeration appliance, or if you are
putting a used refrigeration appliance
into operation. All personal data is
removed from the refrigeration appli-
ance. This will also ensure that a pre-
vious owner is no longer able to ac-
cess the refrigeration appliance.
Changing the volume of the alarms
and audible signals/
You can change the volume of the
alarms and audible signals (e.g., in the
event of a door alarm or a fault mes-
sage). Alternatively, you can switch the
alarms and audible signals off if you
find them annoying.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the volume
you want is shown in the middle.
Confirm the volume you want by tap-
ping on the segment bar.
When the alarms and audible signals
are switched off, will appear.
Adjusting the display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness to
the lighting conditions in the room.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the brightness
you want is shown in the middle.
Confirm the brightness you want by
tapping on the segment bar.
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Switching off Demo mode
Demo mode allows the refrigeration
appliance to be presented in the show-
room without the cooling system being
switched on. Do not activate this setting
for domestic use.
If Demo mode has been switched on
as a default setting, will show on the
status display.
Tap.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
After Demo mode has been switched
off, the refrigeration appliance shuts
down and must be switched on again.
Resetting the settings to their default
settings
All settings made on the refrigeration
appliance will be reset to default set-
tings (for settings; see “Guide to the ap-
pliance”).
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
will appear on the display.
Touch OK.
The refrigeration appliance shuts down
and must be switched on again.
Information
Appliance data (model identifier and
serial number) is shown on the display.
Keep this appliance data to hand; you
will need it:
- When integrating the refrigeration ap-
pliance into your WiFi network (see
“Selecting additional settings –
Miele@home”).
- When reporting an appliance fault to
Miele Customer Service (see “Ser-
vice”).
- When retrieving information from the
EPREL database (see “Service”).
Carbon-filter change indicator
After inserting the carbon filter (optional
accessory), you must activate the car-
bon-filter change indicator in Set-
tings mode.
The carbon-filter change indicator
on the status display will remind you
to replace the carbon filter approx. ev-
ery 6months (see “Cleaning and care
– Replacing the carbon filters”).
Cleaning mode
Cleaning mode makes it easier to
clean the refrigerator section (see
“Cleaning and care”). The interior
lighting remains switched on, even
though the refrigerator section is
switched off. The audible signal will
stop and the symbols on the display
will also go out.
If Cleaning mode is switched on,
this will be indicated on the status dis-
play.
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After cleaning, Cleaning mode must
be switched off. If the appliance door is
closed for more than 10minutes,
Cleaning mode switches itself off
automatically.
Door alarm
53
The refrigeration appliance is
equipped with a warning system to
avoid increased energy consumption
and food becoming warm if the appli-
ance door is left open.
If the appliance door is left open for a
longer period of time,
will light up
yellow in the temperature display. An
alarm will also sound.
You can change the time before the
door alarm is triggered. However, the
door alarm can also be turned off (see
“Selecting additional settings”).
The alarm will stop and
will go out
on the display as soon as the door is
closed.
Turning the door alarm off early
If the alarm disturbs you, it can be
turned off early.
Touch
in the display.
The alarm will stop and the
symbol
will go out.
If the appliance door is not closed, the
alarm will sound again after 3minutes.
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Risk of explosion due to
flammable mixes of gases.
Electrical components can cause
flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Do not store any explosive materials
or products containing flammable
propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. The spray cans in ques-
tion can be identified by the contents
printed on the can or by a flame
symbol. Electrical components can
cause escaping gases to ignite.
Risk of damage due to greasy or
oily foods.
If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil in the refrigeration appliance
or the appliance door, make sure
that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this
could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic.
Make sure that no fat or oil leaks
onto the plastic parts of the refrigera-
tion appliance.
If there is insufficient air circulation,
the cooling performance will de-
crease and energy consumption will
increase.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do
not pack food too closely together in
the appliance.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the appliance.
Different storage zones
Due to natural air circulation, there are
different temperature zones in the re-
frigerator section.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-
tion of the refrigeration section. Make
use of the different zones when placing
food in the appliance.
This appliance has DynamicCooling,
which helps to keep an even tempera-
ture when the fan is running. When
DynamicCooling is turned on, the dif-
ference between the various zones is
less pronounced.
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 re-
mains spreadable and cheese so that it
retains its flavor.
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55
Coldest area
The coldest area in the fridge zone is di-
rectly above the PerfectFreshActive
zone dividing plate and at the back of
the appliance. The temperature in the
PerfectFreshActive zone compartments
is even colder.
A temperature setting of 39°F (4°C)
combined with appropriate hygiene
measures delays the propagation of
bacteria, e.g., salmonella and listeria,
which can lead to serious food poi-
soning.
Therefore, you should use these areas
in the fridge zone and in the Perfect-
FreshActive zone to store all delicate
and highly perishable food, including:
- fish, meat, poultry
- cold cuts, ready-made meals
- dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
- fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza
dough, or pie dough
- raw-milk cheese and other raw-milk
products
- pre-packed vegetables
- other fresh food (with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 39°F (4°C))
Food which is not suitable for
storage in the fridge zone
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 40°F (5°C) be-
cause it is sensitive to cold.
Foods which are sensitive to cold in-
clude:
- pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits
- fruit (which is not yet ripe)
- eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, pep-
pers, tomatoes, zucchini
- hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan)
Notes on buying food
The freshness of the food when it is first
placed in the appliance is the most im-
portant factor for how long it stays
fresh.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the fridge, e.g., transporting
food in a warm car, should be kept to a
minimum.
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56
Storing food correctly
Ensure that food stored in the fridge
zone is in packaging or covered prop-
erly (some exceptions apply in the Per-
fectFreshActive zone).
This will prevent food odors from affect-
ing other food, stop food from drying
out, and also prevent any cross-con-
tamination of bacteria. This is particu-
larly important when storing meat prod-
ucts. Make sure that food such as raw
meat and fish in particular does not
come into contact with other food.
By ensuring that the temperature set-
tings are correct and by taking ap-
propriate hygiene measures, you can
prolong the storage life of your food
considerably. This prevents food
waste.
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57
PerfectFresh Active zone
The PerfectFresh Active zone satisfies
the requirements of a chill compart-
ment to DINEN62552:2020.
The PerfectFresh Active zone provides
ideal storage conditions for fruit, veg-
etables, fish, meat, and dairy products.
Food stays fresh considerably longer
while retaining both flavor and vitamins.
The temperature in the PerfectFresh Ac-
tive zone is controlled automatically and
maintained at 32to37°F (0to3°C).
While lower than the temperature in a
standard refrigerator section, this is the
optimum temperature range for storing
fresh food which is not sensitive to
cold.
The humidity level in the PerfectFresh
Active zone can also be regulated to
suit the food being stored. If the humidi-
fier is switched on, water vapor is
supplied to the stored fruit and vegeta-
bles. The humidifier switches on ap-
proximately every 90minutes and each
time the appliance door is opened.
Food retains its own moisture if stored
at a higher humidity and so does not
dry out as quickly.
Remember that the fresher the food
when it is placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh Ac-
tive zone approx.30to60minutes be-
fore using it. The aroma and taste do
not fully develop until the food has
reached room temperature.
Humidity-controlled compart-
ment
| |
The upper humidity-controlled com-
partment has a temperature of 32 to
37°F (0to3°C), and the humidity level
is increased depending on the position
of the compartment lid: not in-
creased or increased.
Low humidity
When the setting is used, the humid-
ity-controlled compartment becomes a
dry compartment (see “Dry compart-
ment”).
Increased humidity
When this setting is used, the compart-
ment is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
Increased moisture in the humidity-
controlled compartment can cause a
build-up of condensate.
If you find that too much condensate
has formed and this is affecting the
food, proceed as follows:
Wipe off any condensate with a
cloth.
Open the compartment lid by moving
it to the low humidity position.
Switch the humidifier off.
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Selecting increased humidity
When the setting is used, the hu-
midifier should be switched on.
The energy consumption does in-
crease slightly when the humidifier
is switched on. The appliance may
also make more noise than usual.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left until the humidifier intensity
you want (1: low humidity; 3: maxi-
mum humidity) is shown in the mid-
dle.
Tap the setting you want to confirm.
The symbol lights up orange.
Open the drawer of the humidity-con-
trolled compartment.
Slide the compartment lid backward
as far as it will go.
The compartment lid is closed and the
humidity remains in the compart-
ment.
Selecting low humidity
When the setting is used, the humid-
ifier should be switched off.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in
the middle.
Tap.
Swipe right and tap.
The symbol lights up white.
Open the drawer of the humidity-con-
trolled compartment.
Pull the compartment lid forward as
far as it will go.
The compartment lid is open and the
humidity drops.
If the food is higher than the edge of
the drawer, pushing in the drawer
may alter the position of the com-
partment lid, causing it to close.
When filling the drawer, take care to
ensure that the food does not touch
the compartment lid.
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Humidifier
When the humidifier is switched on,
water vapor is supplied to the fruit and
vegetables stored in the humidity-con-
trolled compartment each time the ap-
pliance door is opened and approxi-
mately every 90minutes. The water
vapor provides additional humidity in
the humidity-controlled compartment.
The humidifier and its water container
are located in the dividing plate be-
tween the refrigerator section and Per-
fectFresh Active zone.
Check and pay attention to the follow-
ing before switching the humidifier on
(see “Selecting additional settings”):
- The water container must have been
cleaned, filled with water, and in-
serted securely.
- The lid for the humidity-controlled
compartment must be closed
(setting).
The water in the water container
should last for approx. 4months.
The water container will only need to
be refilled if the humidifier is no longer
producing any water vapor.
Risk of damage due to incor-
rectly filled water container.
Liquids containing sugar can dam-
age the humidifier.
Use only fresh drinking water to fill
the water container.
Risk to health due to contami-
nated water.
Using contaminated water can lead
to poisoning.
Use only fresh drinking water to fill
the water container.
Risk to health due to contami-
nated water.
Bacteria can develop in water which
has been sitting in the water con-
tainer for too long. This poses a risk
to your health.
Clean the water container for the hu-
midifier and fill it with fresh drinking
water if the refrigeration appliance,
the refrigerator section, or the humid-
ifier has been switched off for an ex-
tended period of time (more than
2days).
Clean the water container for the hu-
midifier and fill it with fresh drinking
water if Vacation mode has been
switched on for an extended period
of time (more than 2weeks).
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Filling the water container for the hu-
midifier
Press on the outer corners at the
back of the glass shelf.
The glass shelf will lift up at the front.
Lift up the shelf and fold it back.
The glass shelf will stand upright.
Push the slider to the left.
The water container will spring out of
the recess.
Remove the water container and fill it
up to the marker with drinking water.
Reinsert the water container.
Fold the glass shelf back down.
Dry compartment
|
The lower dry compartment has a
temperature of 32to 37°F (0to 3°C)
and the humidity is not increased.
The dry compartment is suitable for
storing perishable foods such as:
- fresh fish and shellfish
- meat, poultry, and sausage
- deli 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.
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates
faster than meat.
Always keep these foods covered or
wrapped.
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Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep
well (e.g., food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time):
Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is cru-
cial to maintaining freshness.
Clean the compartments in the PerfectFresh Active zone before storing food in
them.
Very wet food should be dried off before storing it.
Do not store food which is sensitive to cold in the PerfectFresh Active zone (see
“Storing food in the refrigerator section – Food which is not suitable for storage
in the refrigerator section”).
Select the correct PerfectFresh Active compartment for the food as well as the
correct position for the compartment lid (low humidity or humidity in-
creased).
An increased humidity level in the humidity-controlled compartment is
achieved with the moisture present in the food being stored if the food is stored
unwrapped. The more food stored in the compartment, the higher the humidity.
Do not overfill the compartments.
If you find that too much condensate has formed when using the setting and
this is affecting the food:
- Wipe off any condensate with a cloth.
- Place a rack or similar item in the compartment so that excess moisture can
drain away.
- Open the compartment lid by moving it to the low humidity position and
switch the humidifier off.
If the humidity level is too low despite the setting, wrap the food in airtight
packaging.
If you think that the temperature in the PerfectFresh Active zone is too high or
too low, try regulating it slightly first by changing the temperature in the refrigera-
tor section by 1or2°F. If ice crystals start to form on the floor of the Perfect-
Fresh Active compartments, increase the temperature as otherwise the cold
temperature will damage the food.
If adjusting the temperature in the refrigerator section does not remedy the prob-
lem, adjust the temperature in the PerfectFresh Active zone (see “The correct
temperature”).
Defrosting
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WARNING! DANGER of injury
and damage!
Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer to ac-
celerate the defrosting process.
Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh Active zone
The refrigerator section and the
PerfectFresh Active zone defrost auto-
matically.
The condensate drains through a chan-
nel and drain hole into an evaporation
system at the back of the refrigeration
appliance. The warmth generated by
the compressor causes the condensate
to evaporate automatically.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this. The
condensate must always be able to
drain properly.
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WARNING! DANGER of electric
shock!
Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-
cuit breaker.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Do not damage the coolant
pipework.
The data plate located inside the inte-
rior cabinet of the refrigeration appli-
ance must not be removed. It contains
information which is required in the
event of a service call.
Do not let water get into the elec-
tronic or the lighting.
Risk of damage due to moisture
penetration.
The steam from a steam cleaner can
damage plastic and electrical com-
ponents.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the refrigeration appliance.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and care products used in
the interior cabinet of the refrigera-
tion appliance must be food safe.
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use the following:
- cleaning agents containing soda, am-
monia, acids, or chloride
- cleaning agents containing limescale
remover
- abrasive cleaning agents, such as
scouring powder, scouring liquid, or
pumice stones
- cleaning agents containing solvents
- stainless steel cleaners
- dishwasher cleaning agents
- oven sprays
- glass cleaners
- 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 appli-
ance.
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Preparing the refrigeration ap-
pliance for cleaning
Tip: Switch Cleaning mode on. The
cooling system in the refrigerator sec-
tion is switched off, but the interior
lighting remains switched on.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown
in the middle.
Tap.
To leave this Settings level, tap.
If Cleaning mode is switched on,
this will be indicated on the status dis-
play.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Take out any removable accessories
for cleaning (see “Removing, disman-
tling, and cleaning accessories”).
Cleaning the interior of the ap-
pliance
Clean the appliance regularly, or at
least once a month.
If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove under certain circumstances.
Surfaces may become discolored or
damaged.
It is therefore best to remove any
soiling immediately.
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.
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently using a cotton
swab or similar item to ensure that
condensate can drain away freely.
Leave the door open to air the refrig-
eration appliance sufficiently for a
short while and to prevent odor build-
up.
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65
Cleaning accessories by hand
or in the dishwasher
The following components must be
cleaned by hand only:
- the stainless steel trims or strips
- Flexible bottle rack
- door shelf with fine adjustment
- the plastic parts of the adjustable
shelf with pivotable glass shelf (Flexi-
Tray)
- the rear protective strip and the side
supports of the storage drawer (Com-
pactCase)
- adjustable shelf with printing
- the dividing plate and bottle rack
- all drawers and compartment lids
(these vary depending on model)
- the organization box
The following components are dish-
washer-safe:
Risk of damage due to high dish-
washer temperatures.
Parts of the refrigeration appliance
may become unusable, e.g., deform,
if they are washed in the dishwasher
at more than 130°F (55°C).
For dishwasher-safe components, al-
ways select dishwasher programs
with a maximum temperature of
130°F (55°C).
Contact with natural dyes from car-
rots, tomatoes, and ketchup, etc., may
discolor the plastic parts in the dish-
washer. This discoloration does not af-
fect the stability of the parts.
- bottle holder, egg tray
- shelves and bottle shelves in the ap-
pliance door (without stainless steel
trim)
- door shelf with fine adjustment
- the adjustable shelves (without the
strips or printing)
- the 2pieces that make up the water
container for the humidifier
- the adapters for the baking tray
- the holder for the carbon filter (avail-
able as an optional accessory)
Removing, dismantling, and
cleaning accessories
Removing the door shelf with fine ad-
justment
Hold the door shelf in both hands,
press the gray buttons on both sides
under it, and slide it up off the guide
rails.
Remove the guide rail from the lugs.
Once you have cleaned it, move the
guide rail to the desired position and
place the second guide rail parallel to
the first rail on the opposite side.
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Push the shelf back down onto the
guide rails.
Dismantling the door shelf/bottle
shelf
Remove the stainless steel trim before
cleaning the door shelf/bottle rack in a
dishwasher.
To remove the stainless steel trim, pro-
ceed as follows:
Place the door shelf/bottle rack on
the countertop.
Press the retainer out of the recess.
The entire section of stainless steel
trim will now come off the shelf.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel trim to the shelf by following the
same procedure in reverse.
Dismantling the adjustable shelf/ad-
justable shelf with lighting
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
The stainless steel trim with LED
lighting will be damaged if you place
it in water for cleaning.
Clean the stainless steel trim with
LED lighting with a damp cloth.
Remove the stainless steel trim or
stainless steel trim with LED lighting
before cleaning the adjustable shelf.
Place the adjustable shelf on a soft
surface (e.g., a dish towel) with the
top side facing downward.
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct handling.
When you remove the stainless steel
trim with LED lighting, the metal con-
tacts can be damaged.
These contacts in the front left cor-
ner supply power to the LED lighting.
Ensure that you always loosen the
other side from the contacts (metal
discs) first.
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Grasp the plastic surround on the
left-hand side of the stainless steel
trim at its rearmost point.
1. Pull the plastic surround from the ad-
justable shelf and
2. pull the trim off at the same time.
Then do the same on the opposite
side.
After cleaning, reattach the stainless
steel trim by following the same pro-
cedure in reverse.
Dismantling the adjustable shelf with
pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray)
Danger of injury from dropping
the glass shelf.
The pivotable glass shelf can come
out when removing the adjustable
shelf, causing the glass shelf to drop
out of the tray and break.
Keep hold of the pivotable glass
shelf when removing the adjustable
shelf.
Place the adjustable shelf with piv-
otable glass shelf on a countertop
covered with a soft material (e.g., a
dish towel).
Bring the tray to the front. Use the
opening to lift the glass shelf from un-
derneath and remove it.
Move the tray back to its original po-
sition resting on the adjustable shelf.
The tray can only be detached from
the adjustable shelf once it has been
returned to its original position and is
resting on the adjustable shelf. The
fastener must be sitting in the circu-
lar recess at the end of the runner
guide.
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Take a firm hold of the top right of the
bottom adjustable shelf and pull the
tray firmly off the adjustable shelf.
The fastener on the tray comes loose
from the circular recess at the end of
the runner guide.
You can now dismantle all the parts and
clean them.
Underneath the plastic shelf, there is a
glass shelf which is held in place with
retainers on the outer edge of the
adjustable shelf.
The glass shelf can also be removed
for cleaning as described below:
Move the shelf so that the stainless
steel trim is at the back and the front
edge hangs over the countertop
slightly.
Release the retainers and lift the
shelf up.
The glass shelf comes loose. Both parts
can now be cleaned.
Assembling the adjustable shelf with
pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray)
Put the plastic adjustable shelf down
on the countertop so that the recess
is at the top and the stainless steel
trim is at the front.
Place the glass shelf in the
grooves and then secure it in the
retainers.
Turn over the shelf so that the plastic
surface is facing upward.
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Place the frame on the adjustable
shelf so that the arrows on the ad-
justable shelf line up with the re-
cesses on the frame.
Take hold of the tray with the fastener
facing downward and push the fas-
tener firmly into the circular recess at
the end of the runner guide.
Place the glass shelf in the tray.
Removing and dismantling the stor-
age drawer (CompactCase)
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
Tilt the drawer up slightly and remove
the drawer.
Use both hands to slightly lift the
shelf including the holder at the front
1.).
Pull the shelf forward slightly 2.) and
lift it out either up or at an angle to re-
move it, making sure that the notches
on the left and right are in line with
the shelf supports.
Place the shelf and support on a
worktop covered with a soft material
(e.g., a dish towel).
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Pull off the supports from the sides of
the shelf 1.).
Pull off the stainless steel trim at the
front 2.).
Pull off the rear protective strip 3.).
After cleaning the shelf, reattach the
stainless steel trim, the protective
strip, and the supports.
Insert the shelf together with the sup-
port into the refrigerator either from
above or from the side.
Push the shelf back as far as it will
go.
Insert the drawer from above into the
upper or lower guide in the holder as
required.
Removing the drawers from the re-
frigerator section
Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.
Holding the sides of the drawer at the
back, lift it up and then forward and
out.
Push the telescopic runners back in
again to avoid damaging them.
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
The telescopic runners contain a
special lubricant which can be
washed out during cleaning, damag-
ing the rails.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
damp cloth to clean them.
Replacing the drawers
Place the drawer on the fully re-
tracted telescopic runners.
Push the drawer into the refrigeration
appliance until it clicks into position.
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Removing and dismantling the water
container for the humidifier
Risk to health due to contami-
nated water.
Bacteria can develop in water which
has been sitting in the water con-
tainer for too long. This poses a risk
to your health.
Clean the water container for the hu-
midifier and fill it with fresh drinking
water if the refrigeration appliance,
the refrigerator section, or the humid-
ifier has been switched off for an ex-
tended period of time (more than
2days).
Clean the water container for the hu-
midifier and fill it with fresh drinking
water if Vacation mode has been
switched on for an extended period
of time (more than 2weeks).
Press on the outer corners at the
back of the glass shelf.
The glass shelf will lift up at the front.
Lift up the shelf and fold it back.
The glass shelf will stand upright.
Push the slider to the left.
The water container will spring out of
the recess.
Remove the water container.
Separate the water container into its
2pieces and clean them by hand or
in the dishwasher.
Reinsert the water container.
Fold the glass shelf back down.
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Removing the dividing plate and bot-
tle rack
Remove the glass shelves at the front
and back of the dividing plate.
Lift the bottle rack at the front and
pull it out.
After cleaning, slide the bottle rack all
the way in and push it down.
Place the glass shelves back on the
dividing plate.
Removing the compartment lid
Lift the lid at the front and pull it out.
After cleaning, slide the compartment
lid back in again.
Replacing the carbon filters (optional
accessories)
Replace the carbon filters in the holder
around every 6months.
The symbol on the status display re-
minds you that the carbon filter needs
to be changed.
Replacement KKF-RFcarbon filters
can be obtained from Miele Customer
Service, or from the Miele webshop.
Pull the carbon filter holder upward to
remove it from the adjustable shelf.
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
protective strip at the back of the ad-
justable shelf so that it clicks into po-
sition.
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Touch the symbol on the display
to confirm that the filters have been
replaced.
The “Replace carbon filter” reminder
will go out on the display and the
counter will be reset.
The symbol will go out on the status
display.
Cleaning the door seal
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oil or
grease, it can become porous.
Do not use oil or grease on the door
seal.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the en-
ergy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dust
brush, for example).
After cleaning
Switch the Cleaning mode function
off again by tapping on the status
display.
Tap again.
When Cleaning mode is switched off,
the symbol will light up white.
The refrigeration appliance will start
cooling again.
Place all shelves and accessories
back in the appliance.
Switch on the Automatic Super-
Cool function for a while so that
the temperature inside the refrigera-
tion appliance will drop quickly.
Place food in the refrigeration appli-
ance as soon as it reaches the re-
quired coldness.
Close the appliance door(s).
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Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily reme-
died. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact
Miele Customer Service.
Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser-
vice.
The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or
a fault and to resolve it.
To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un-
til the fault has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and solution
The refrigeration appli-
ance is not getting cold
and the interior lighting
does not come on when
the appliance door is
opened.
The refrigeration appliance is not switched on and
the symbol is lit up on the display.
Turn the refrigeration appliance on.
The electrical plug is not properly plugged into the
socket.
Insert the electrical plug into the socket. If the re-
frigeration appliance is switched off, will appear
on the display.
The fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the
appliance, the household electrical wiring, or another
appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Customer
Service.
The compressor runs
continuously.
Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed when less cooling is required. This
increases the compressor run time.
The compressor is turn-
ing on more frequently
and for longer periods
of time; the temperature
in the refrigeration ap-
pliance is too low.
The ventilation gaps are obstructed or dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to re-
move any dust.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in
the appliance.
Only open the appliance door when necessary and
for as short a time as possible.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance door is not properly closed.
Close the appliance door.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
ambient temperature, the longer the compressor
runs.
See the information in the section on “Installation –
Installation location”.
The appliance was not properly installed in the niche.
Install the refrigeration appliance in the niche as
described in the installation instructions supplied
with it.
The temperature setting in the refrigeration appliance
is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
The Automatic SuperCool function is still turned
on.
Switch off the Automatic SuperCool function
earlier to save energy.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The tempera-
ture in the appliance
rises.
This is not a fault. The temperature is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the re-
frigeration appliance.
The appliance door may
not close correctly.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in
the groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check whether the door seal is damaged.
The door seal is dam-
aged or needs to be re-
placed.
No tools are required to change the door seal.
Change the door seal. A replacement is available
from Technical Service.
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Other problems
Problem Possible cause and solution
The floor of the refriger-
ator section is wet.
The drain hole is blocked.
Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole.
An alarm does not
sound even though the
appliance door has
been open for a long
time.
This is not a fault. The alarm has been switched off in
Settings mode. If you want to switch the acoustic
alarm back on again:
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until the volume you want is
shown in the middle.
Confirm the volume you want by tapping on the
segment bar.
When the alarms and audible signals are switched
on, will appear.
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Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and solution
lights up on the
status display,
the refrigeration
appliance does
not get cold even
though the con-
trols and the inte-
rior lighting are
working.
Demo mode has been activated.
Tap.
Tap.
Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle.
Tap.
After Demo mode has been switched off, the refrig-
eration appliance shuts down and must be switched
on again.
is lit up on the
display and the
appliance cannot
be used.
The Cleaning mode function is still switched on.
Switch the Cleaning mode function off again by
tapping on on the status display.
Tap again.
When Cleaning mode is switched off, the symbol
will light up white.
The refrigeration appliance will start cooling again.
Nothing is visible on the
display. The display is
completely blank.
Sabbath mode is switched on: the interior lighting
is switched off and the appliance is cooling down.
Tap on the black display.
will appear on the display.
Tap.
lights up orange.
When Sabbath mode is switched off, the symbol
will light up white.
is lit up on the
display and the
appliance cannot
be used.
The safety lock function has been activated.
Unlock the refrigeration appliance temporarily or
switch the safety lock function off completely (see
“Selecting additional settings – Deactivating the
safety lock function/ temporarily/switching
off completely”).
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Message Possible cause and solution
The symbol lights up
on the status display
and an audible signal
also sounds.
The carbon-filter change indicator reminds you
that the carbon filter needs to be changed.
Replace the carbon filter in the holder (see “Clean-
ing and care – Replacing the carbon filters (op-
tional accessories)”) and touch the symbol on
the display to confirm that you have changed the
carbon filter.
The symbol will go out on the status display.
lights up yellow on
the display and an
alarm also sounds.
The door alarm has been activated.
Touch and hold
in the display for a few sec-
onds.
The alarm will stop and the
symbol will go out.
Close the appliance door.
lights up red in
the display and a
fault code F with
numbers may ap-
pear. An alarm
will also sound.
There is a fault.
Tap on the display to switch the alarm off.
Contact Miele Customer Service.
To report the fault, you need the fault code and also
the model identifier and serial number of your refrig-
eration appliance. You can access this information on
the display.
To do this, touch on the display.
The appliance data required will be shown on the
display.
Confirm with OK to exit the information display and
the fault code will be shown again on the display.
The refrigeration appliance can be switched off di-
rectly from the fault-message display.
There is an appliance fault: this display always has
priority over any settings which have just been se-
lected.
An appliance fault has priority over any current door
and/or temperature alarms displayed.
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Problems with the humidifier
Problem Possible cause and solution
The humidifier is not
supplying moisture to
the food in the Perfect-
Fresh Active zone.
The humidifier is not switched on.
Tap on the symbol in Settings mode.
The compartment lid has been pulled forwards to the
“Low humidity” setting.
Push the compartment lid backward so that the
“Increased humidity” setting is selected.
There is not enough water in the water container.
Fill the water container with fresh drinking water.
The water container is not installed correctly.
Insert the water container, making sure it clicks
into position correctly.
There is dirt in front of the humidifier.
Clean the humidifier and water container.
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The interior lighting is not working
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live electrical components.
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live
electrical components.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or re-
placed by Customer Service.
Risk of injury from LED lighting.
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the cover is defective, there is a
risk of eye injury.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a close range directly into the
lighting with optical instruments (e.g., magnifying glass or similar).
Problem Possible cause and solution
The interior lighting is
not working.
The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on.
Turn the refrigeration appliance on.
Sabbath mode is switched on: the display is dark
and the refrigeration appliance is cooling.
Tap on the black display.
will appear on the display.
Tap.
lights up orange.
Tap on the symbol in Settings mode.
When Sabbath mode is switched off, the symbol
will light up white.
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it-
self off automatically after approximately 15minutes
if the appliance door is left open. If this is not the
cause, there is a fault.
Contact Miele Customer Service.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The LED lighting on one
of the adjustable
shelves is not working.
The shelf is not sitting correctly on the shelf sup-
ports.
Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the
shelf supports. The shelf has metal contacts at the
front left corner which supply power to the LED
lighting.
Push in the shelf until it clicks into position.
The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty.
Replace the stainless steel trim with LED lighting.
A replacement is available from Miele Customer
Service.
The LED lighting is not
working on any of the
shelves.
Liquid has been spilt onto the LED lighting on one of
the shelves or into the contact openings on the left-
hand shelf supports.
The safety shut-off mechanism has switched off the
LED lighting on all the shelves.
Wipe the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with
a damp cloth and dry it or leave it outside the re-
frigeration appliance to dry.
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 Customer Service.
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The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation.
If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy
but operate for longer. The volume will be lower.
Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high.
The volume will be higher.
Normal
noises
Cause
Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the compressor switches on.
Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates
through the pipes.
Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
compressor on or off.
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 com-
pressor and the refrigerant circulating through the cooling circuit).
Noises Cause and solution
Rattling,
clinking
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a level by
raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the refrigera-
tion appliance.
For niches of 55'' (140cm) and more: place the stabilizing rods
supplied underneath the appliance base.
Drawers, baskets, or shelves are jiggling or are stuck. Check all
removable parts and reinsert them correctly if required.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them a
little.
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Information to help you rectify faults
yourself and about Miele spare parts
can be found at www.miele.com/ser-
vice.
Contact in the event of a fault
In the event of a fault which you cannot
remedy yourself, please contact your
Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.
You can book a Miele Service Call on-
line at www.miele.com/service.
Contact information for Miele Cus-
tomer Service can be found at the end
of this document.
Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (SN)
when contacting Miele Customer Ser-
vice. Both pieces of information can be
found on the data plate.
You will find the data plate inside your
appliance.
Displaying appliance informa-
tion
This can be found in Settings mode un-
der Information (see “Selecting addi-
tional settings”) or on the data plate in-
side the refrigeration appliance.
Appliance warranty and prod-
uct registration
You can register your product and/or
view the manufacturer´s warranty terms
and conditions for Miele appliances and
vacuum cleaners at
www.mieleusa.com.
9 Independence Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
www.mieleusa.com
U.S.A.
Miele, Inc.
National Headquarters
Please have the model and serial number
of your appliance available when
contacting Customer Service.
Canada
Importer
Miele Limited
Headquarters and Miele Centre
Customer Support
Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353)
161 Four Valley Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8
www.miele.ca
Customer Care Centre
Phone:
1-800-565-6435
905-532-2272
International Headquarters
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