Operating and installation
instructions
Freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GBM.-Nr. 11 548 390
Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions......................................................................5
Caring for the environment..............................................................................16
Installation..........................................................................................................17
Location...............................................................................................................17
Climate range.................................................................................................17
Installation notes.................................................................................................18
Adjoining cabinets/units.................................................................................18
Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor.......................................................19
Ventilation.......................................................................................................19
Door hinging...................................................................................................19
Side-by-side...................................................................................................20
Specifications for the mains water connection...................................................21
Building-in dimensions .......................................................................................22
Dimensions with appliance door open (opening angle 115°).........................24
Dimensions of the furniture front.........................................................................26
Installing the appliance........................................................................................27
Before starting...............................................................................................27
Tools required.................................................................................................27
Weight of the furniture front...........................................................................28
Aligning the building-in niche.........................................................................28
Checking the installation niche......................................................................29
Before installation...........................................................................................30
Preparing the building-in niche......................................................................31
Pushing the refrigeration appliance into the building-in niche.......................34
Aligning the refrigeration appliance................................................................35
Securing the refrigeration appliance in the building-in niche.........................38
Preparing to install the furniture fronts...........................................................40
Securing and aligning the furniture front........................................................43
Securing the covers.......................................................................................47
Securing the plinth ventilation grille and plinth panel.....................................49
Mains water connection......................................................................................50
Information about the mains water connection .............................................50
Connecting the refrigeration appliance to the water supply..........................51
Electrical connection...........................................................................................52
Saving energy....................................................................................................54
Guide to the appliance......................................................................................56
F2412Vi, F2413Vi............................................................................................56
F2802Vi, F2812Vi, F 2813 Vi, F2902Vi, F2912Vi.........................................57
Main screen.........................................................................................................58
Settings mode ................................................................................................59
Contents
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Accessories .......................................................................................................61
Accessories supplied..........................................................................................61
Optional accessories...........................................................................................61
Initial commissioning........................................................................................63
Before using for the first time..............................................................................63
Choosing the right door assistant (Push2open/Pull2open)...........................63
Miele@home...................................................................................................64
Operating the refrigeration appliance..................................................................65
Performing initial commissioning...................................................................66
Switching on and off.........................................................................................67
Switching off for longer periods of time..............................................................68
Selecting additional settings............................................................................69
Switching Keypad lock/on or off...............................................................69
Switching Eco mode on or off........................................................................70
Performing a Self test .....................................................................................71
Switching on the Door assistant......................................................................72
Switching off theDoor assistant .....................................................................74
Miele@home........................................................................................................74
Switching off theDemo mode..........................................................................76
Resetting the settings to their default settings..............................................77
Switching Sabbath modeon or off..................................................................79
Switching on, switching off or resetting theWater filter display ....................80
The correct temperature...................................................................................82
Setting the temperature.......................................................................................82
Temperature range .........................................................................................83
Using Super freeze............................................................................................84
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................85
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................87
Removing or moving the door shelves................................................................87
Removing or moving the shelves........................................................................87
Removing the shelf above the ice maker............................................................88
Removing the freezer baskets.............................................................................88
Removing the ice cube container........................................................................89
Freezing and storing food.................................................................................91
Maximum freezing capacity................................................................................91
Freezing fresh food..............................................................................................91
Storing frozen food..............................................................................................91
Contents
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Home freezing.....................................................................................................92
Placing frozen food in the freezer........................................................................93
Storage time for frozen food................................................................................93
Defrosting frozen goods......................................................................................94
Cooling drinks quickly.........................................................................................94
Making ice cubes..............................................................................................95
Automatic defrosting........................................................................................97
Cleaning and care.............................................................................................98
Cleaning agents...................................................................................................98
Before cleaning the refrigeration appliance.........................................................99
Interior cabinet and accessories.........................................................................99
Cleaning the door seal........................................................................................100
Cleaning the ventilation gaps..............................................................................100
Cleaning the water filter (IntensiveClear mesh filter)...........................................100
After cleaning......................................................................................................102
Water filter..........................................................................................................103
Changing the IntensiveClear active charcoal filter (see “Optional accessories”)104
Problem solving guide......................................................................................106
Noises.................................................................................................................116
Service................................................................................................................117
Contact in the event of a fault.............................................................................117
EPREL database.................................................................................................117
Warranty..............................................................................................................117
EU Conformity declaration...............................................................................118
UK Conformity declaration...............................................................................119
Copyrights and Licences..................................................................................120
Warning and Safety instructions
5
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow all information provided
on installing the refrigeration appliance, as well as the safety notes
and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.
Risk of injury and damage due to the refrigeration appliance
tipping over.
This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards
when the appliance door is open.
Keep the appliance door shut until the refrigeration appliance has
been built in and secured in its installation niche in accordance
with the operating and installation instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen
food, freeze fresh food and to make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Dir-
ective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect use or operation of the appliance.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Risk of death. Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing
panel in the large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climb
inside.
The appliance door hinges can cause injury. Keep children away
at all times.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-
propriate EU directives.
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.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-
gerant can damage the eyes and leaking refrigerant can ignite.
In the event of damage:
-Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
-Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
-Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
-Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
The more 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 1m
3
of
room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with
the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent
standard.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described,
for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO
45001.
The socket must not be concealed behind the refrigeration appli-
ance and must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the electrical supply in case of an emer-
gency.
If the electrical connection cable supplied is damaged, it must
only be replaced by an original spare part to prevent a hazard for the
user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when ori-
ginal Miele spare parts are used.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply dur-
ing installation, maintenance and repair work, and during installation
work on the mains water connection. It is only completely isolated
from the power supply when:
-the mains fuses are switched off, or
-the screw-out fuse is removed (where applicable), or
-the mains cable has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not the
cable when disconnecting it from the power supply.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs, or a faulty
mains water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs, installation work on the mains
water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only
ever be carried out by a Miele-authorised technician.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Warning and Safety instructions
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This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to
cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only
be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suit-
able for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a
Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service De-
partment. This refrigeration appliance contains several light sources
with at least energy efficiency classF.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty mains
water connection.
The ice-cube maker must only be connected to a cold water sup-
ply.
Risk of injury. Ensure that you do not come into contact with mov-
ing parts on dispensing mechanism of the ice cube maker or the
heating element on the ice cube maker.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cock-
roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperat-
ures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the
data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. A
lower ambient temperature will cause the compressor to switch off
for longer periods, meaning that the refrigeration appliance is unable
to maintain the required temperature.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
Warning and Safety instructions
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If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Do not store cans
or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze
in the freezer zone. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling
drinks quickly in the freezer zone, make sure bottles are not left in for
more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst.
Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.
Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-
tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times
will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of
the food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Accessories and spare parts
Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-
ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-
imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your refrigeration appliance.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mech-
anical or other types of aids which are not recommended by the
manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
-remove frost and ice,
-separate frozen food or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Transport
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Children playing could become trapped in the appliance and
could suffocate.
-Remove the appliance doors.
-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 power plug off the mains connection cable.
-Cut the mains connection cable off the old appliance.
Dispose of everything separately from the old appliance.
During and after disposal, make sure that the refrigeration appli-
ance is not placed near petrol or other flammable gases and liquids.
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).
Warning and Safety instructions
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Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
-puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
-bending any pipework, or
-scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet-
rates the airways.
Caring for the environment
16
Disposing of the packaging
material
The packaging material is used for
handling and protects the appliance
from transport damage. The packaging
material used is selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can generally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging material re-
duces the use of raw materials. Use
material-specific collection points for
valuable materials and take advantage
of return options. Your Miele dealer will
take the packaging material away.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with household waste or
if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with household waste.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance before or during disposal
in an authorised, environmentally
friendly manner.
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
points 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 old 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 des-
troying them, where this is possible.
These must be taken to a suitable col-
lection point where they can be handed
in free of charge. Please ensure that
your old appliance poses no risk to chil-
dren while being stored for disposal.
Installation
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Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your re-
frigeration appliance, please bear in
mind that it will use more energy if in-
stalled near to a heater, a cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat. Dir-
ect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor runs and the
higher the energy consumption of the
refrigeration appliance is.
When installing the refrigeration appli-
ance, please note the following:
-The socket must be easily accessible
in an emergency, not concealed be-
hind the appliance.
-The plug and power cable must not
touch the rear of the refrigeration ap-
pliance as they could be damaged by
vibrations from the appliance.
-Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind the refrigeration appliance.
If installation near a heat source is un-
avoidable, observe the following min-
imum distances between the appliance
and the heat source:
-At least 3cm
to electric or gas stoves
-At least 30cm
to oil or coal-based stoves
If it is not possible to observe these
minimum distances, an isolation plate
must be installed between the refrigera-
tion appliance and the heat source.
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 rangeAmbient temper-
ature
SN10to32°C
N16to32°C
ST16to38°C
T16to43°C
SN-ST10to38°C
SN-T10to43°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.
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Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on ex-
ternal refrigeration appliance panels,
which can cause corrosion.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered and
that the refrigeration appliance has
been installed in accordance with the
operating and installation instruc-
tions.
Installation notes
Risk of damage and injury due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance door(s) is (are) open.
Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the refrigeration appliance has been
built in and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Due to its weight and size, the refri-
geration appliance must be installed
by two people.
Adjoining cabinets/units
The appliance is screwed to the adjoin-
ing cabinets/units to the side and
above. For this reason, it is essential
that all cabinets/units are fixed to the
ground or wall.
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Load-bearing capacity of the niche
floor
To ensure the safe installation of the re-
frigeration appliance and to guarantee
its correct functioning, the floor of the
niche where the appliance is to be in-
stalled must be smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid ma-
terial.
Because the refrigeration appliance is
extremely heavy when fully loaded, it is
essential that the floor it stands on is
able to bear its weight. If necessary,
seek the advice of an architect or con-
struction expert.
When fully loaded, the weight of the re-
frigeration appliance is approx.:
F 2412/2413 Vi261 kg
F 2802 Vi, F 2812/2813 Vi368 kg
F 2902 Vi, F 2912 Vi426 kg
Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the com-
pressor will run more frequently and
for longer periods.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature for the compressor. This
may, in turn, cause damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
Door hinging
Risk of damage and injury when
changing the door hinges.
Changing the door hinges single-
handedly can cause damage to the
appliance and injury.
The refrigeration appliance is sup-
plied with fixed hinges. Under no cir-
cumstances should you attempt to
change the door hinges yourself.
If you need to change the door
hinges to the other side, please con-
tact the Miele Customer Service De-
partment.
Installation
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Side-by-side
This appliance can be installed side-by-
side with another refrigeration appli-
ance. The following overview will show
you which side-by-side installation op-
tions you have with your refrigeration
appliance.
Depending on the installation situ-
ation, you will need the side-by-side
installation kit for side-by-side installa-
tion (see “Accessories – Optional ac-
cessories”).
Instructions for installing refrigeration
appliances side-by-side can be found
in the side-by-side installation kit in-
stallation instructions.
. . .with partition wall
The wall a between the side-by-side
refrigeration appliances must be at
least 16mm thick.
If the door hinges of the refrigeration
appliances are next to each other,
you must take into account the thick-
ness of the furniture fronts and door
handles so that the appliance doors
do not collide and become damaged
if they are opened at the same time.
The refrigeration appliances are secured
individually in their installation niche us-
ing the supplied installation material.
If the partition wall a is narrower than
160mm, you will need the side panel
heater from the side-by-side installation
kit to prevent condensation from form-
ing and any resulting damage.
When planning installation niches,
please note that the niche into which
the refrigeration appliance with the
side panel heater is installed must be
4mm wider (see “Installation –
Building-in dimensions”).
If the partition wall a is thicker than
160mm, you do not need the side-by-
side installation kit, nor the side panel
heater.
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. . .without partition wall
If the refrigeration appliances are to be
installed next to each other without a
partition wall between them, they will
need to be joined together with the
side-by-side installation kit. In addition,
you must install the side panel heater to
prevent condensation from forming and
any resulting damage.
Specifications for the mains
water connection
-Connection to the water supply must
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the country where the appli-
ance is being installed.
All appliances and systems used to
supply water to the refrigeration ap-
pliance must also comply with the
applicable regulations in the respect-
ive country.
-The appliance may only be connec-
ted to the mains water supply by suit-
ably qualified persons.
-The quality of the incoming water
must conform to the requirements for
drinking water in the country where
the refrigeration appliance is being
used.
-Connect the stainless steel hose of
the refrigeration appliance to the
fresh water supply and do not con-
nect to a water supply in which the
water might stagnate.
-The refrigeration appliance is only
suitable for connection to a cold wa-
ter line.
-The water pressure must be between
200kPa and 800kPa (2 and 8bar).
-A stopcock must be provided
between the stainless steel hose and
the mains water supply to ensure that
the water supply can be cut off if ne-
cessary.
-Make sure that the stopcock is still
accessible after the refrigeration ap-
pliance has been installed.
Installation
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Building-in dimensions
A
B
C
ABC
F2412/2413Vi2134–2164mm458mm610mm + furniture
front (19–38mm)
F2802Vi,
F2812/2813Vi
2134–2164mm762mm610mm + furniture
front (19–38mm)
F2902Vi,
F2912Vi
2134–2164mm915mm610mm + furniture
front (19–38mm)
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30 mm
22 mm
≥ 262 mm
73 – 102 mm
≥ 102 mm
≥ 85 mm
Side view
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Dimensions with appliance door open (opening angle 115°)
10 mm
D
A
B
C
AB*C*D (with a furniture
front of 19mm)
F2412/2413Vi525mmFurniture
front
(19–38mm)
Door handle237mm
F2802Vi,
F2812/2813Vi
829mmFurniture
front
(19–38mm)
Door handle363mm
F2902Vi,
F2912Vi
982mmFurniture
front
(19–38mm)
Door handle428mm
* The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the
design of the kitchen.
Installation
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The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° because oth-
erwise the freezer baskets and ice cube container cannot be removed.
Installation
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Dimensions of the furniture front
A
B
C
ABC
F 2412/2413 Vi451 mm2029 mm≥ 102–132 mm
F 2802 Vi,
F 2812/2813 Vi
756 mm2029 mm≥ 102–132 mm
F 2902 Vi,
F 2912 Vi
908 mm2029 mm≥ 102–132 mm
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Installing the appliance
Before starting...
It is essential to read these operating
and installation instructions carefully
before starting to install the refrigera-
tion appliance.
The refrigeration appliance should be
installed by a suitably qualified in-
staller in accordance with these op-
erating and installation instructions.
Safe operation of the refrigeration
appliance is only assured if it has
been installed and connected in ac-
cordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Risk of damage and injury due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance door is open.
Keep the appliance door shut until
the refrigeration appliance has been
built in and secured in its niche in ac-
cordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Due to its weight and size, the refri-
geration appliance must be installed
by two people.
Tools required
-Cordless drill
-TX20 screwdriver
-Hammer drill
-Drill bits in various sizes,
depending on materials
-Hammer
-Open spanner
-Ratchet wrench, attachment: socket,
8mm
-Adhesive tape
-Utility knife
-Pipe wrench
-Spirit level
-Tape measure
-Pencil
Other
-Step ladder
-Sack truck
Installation
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Weight of the furniture front
Before fitting a furniture front, ensure
that the weight of the furniture front
does not exceed the maximum permit-
ted weight:
Refrigeration appli-
ance
Max. weight of
the furniture
front
F2412/2413Vi59kg
F2802Vi,
F2812/2813Vi
28kg
F2902Vi, F2912Vi34kg
If the furniture front is too heavy,
this can cause damage.
Fitting a furniture front which is heav-
ier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This damage can affect various
factors, such as operation of the ap-
pliance.
Before fitting a furniture front, ensure
that the weight of the furniture front
does not exceed the maximum per-
mitted weight.
Aligning the building-in niche
The building-in niche must be carefully
aligned using a spirit level before the re-
frigeration appliance is installed. The
niche corners must be at 90° angles to
each other, otherwise the furniture front
will not sit straight on all 4corners of
the building-in niche.
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Checking the installation niche
Check the installation dimensions
(see “Installation – Installation dimen-
sions”).
Check the position of the electrical
connection. The length of the elec-
trical connection cable is 3m.
The electrical socket must not be
concealed behind the appliance and
must be easily accessible in an
emergency.
Check the position of the fresh water
connection. The available length of
the stainless steel hose is approx.
2m.
The stopcock must not be concealed
behind the appliance and must be
easily accessible in an emergency.
Check the surroundings for possible
collisions (see “Installation – Dimen-
sions with appliance door open”).
Only install the refrigeration appliance
in stable, solid installation niches, po-
sitioned on an even and level floor.
Also check the installation niche for
the following criteria:
-The side walls of the installation
niche must be even.
-The surrounding walls of the installa-
tion niche must be at least 16mm
thick.
-The surrounding walls must be se-
curely fixed to the floor or wall.
-Shortened side walls must be at least
100mm deep.
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Before installation
Before installation, remove any ac-
cessories from the back of the appli-
ance.
Risk of damage due to insuffi-
cient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
sufficiently ventilated, this may cause
mould to form and, in the long term,
lead to damage to the outside of the
refrigeration appliance and in the in-
stallation niche.
Do not remove the spacers from the
outside of the appliance under any
circumstances.
Do not compress the spacers under
any circumstances.
The spacers guarantee the neces-
sary distance between the refrigera-
tion appliance and the installation
niche.
Check the refrigeration appliance for
transport damage.
Do not install a damaged refrigera-
tion appliance.
Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered.
To protect the floor during installation,
secure an off-cut of flooring or similar
material to the floor in front of the in-
stallation area.
Do not remove the installation aids
from the appliance door. These will
be required later for aligning the ap-
pliance in the building-in niche.
Risk of damage and danger of
injury due to the refrigeration appli-
ance tipping over.
As soon as you unscrew the brack-
ets that fix the refrigeration appliance
to the pallet, the appliance is no
longer secured.
Due to its weight and size, the refri-
geration appliance must be installed
by two people.
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2
Unscrew the fixing brackets.
With the help of several people as re-
quired, carefully lift the refrigeration
appliance from the pallet, starting
with the back of the appliance.
Risk of damaging the floor from
the load.
Moving the refrigeration appliance
can cause damage to the floor.
Move the refrigeration appliance
carefully on floors that are sensitive
to scratching.
As soon as you have set the appliance
upright, you can move it using the
rollers on the bottom.
Preparing the building-in niche
Risk of damage and injury due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
appliance doors are open.
The building-in niche must be se-
cured to the wall behind it and/or
above it with several screws. Only
this will prevent the refrigeration ap-
pliance from tipping over after being
installed.
In addition, use the provided anti-tip
brackets to secure the building-in
niche.
The parts required for installation are
supplied with the refrigeration appli-
ance. The plastic bags supplied are
marked with letters for easy identifica-
tion.
When performing the individual as-
sembly steps, observe the letters
specified and use the matching
plastic bag with the required installa-
tion equipment.
The anti-tip brackets prevent the refri-
geration appliance from tipping.
The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix
the building-in niche securely to the
surrounding walls.
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Use 2 anti-tip brackets for each in-
dividual refrigeration appliance or 4
anti-tip brackets for each (side-by-
side) combination of 2 appliances.
Position the anti-tip brackets on
the left and right of the building-in
niche.
Depending on the subsequent adjust-
ment of the feet, the anti-tip brackets
are positioned 2134–2164mm from
the floor of the niche.
Risk of injury and damage due to
tipping refrigeration appliance.
If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too
high up, they cannot be used to se-
cure the refrigeration appliance.
The distance between the
anti-tip brackets and the refrigeration
appliance must not exceed 8mm.
Make sure that the gap between the
refrigeration appliance‘s rear wall and
the building-in niche does not exceed
51mm.
Place a wooden wedge behind the
anti-tip brackets if necessary.
While holding the anti-tip brackets in
place, mark the necessary drill holes
on the rear wall of the building-in
niche.
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The accessory pack supplied con-
tains fixing screws for various applic-
ations/materials.
Securing to a concrete wall
Securing to a wooden wall
Securing with a wooden wedge
Secure the building-in niche to the
wall behind it and/or above it as re-
quired using the anti-tip brackets.
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the mains water supply (see “Installa-
tion – Mains water connection”).
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Pushing the refrigeration appliance
into the building-in niche
Push the refrigeration appliance into
the niche, taking care not to damage
the electrical and mains water con-
nections.
If you are installing several refrigera-
tion appliances side by side, now se-
cure the appliances to one another
(see the installation instructions for the
side-by-side installation kit).
To ensure that the refrigeration appli-
ance can then be aligned correctly,
the plinth ventilation grille must be re-
moved from the appliance plinth:
Carefully guide a flat-head screw-
driver through the plinth ventilation
grille on both sides and use it to
push the internal plastic latches out-
wards to release the plinth ventilation
grille.
Place the plinth ventilation grille to
one side.
Affix edge protection to the adja-
cent furniture fronts.
Insert the plug connector at the back
of the refrigeration appliance (see “In-
stallation – Electrical connection”).
Insert the plug into the socket.
The electrical socket must not be
concealed behind the appliance and
must be easily accessible in an
emergency.
Risk of damage due to electrical
overload.
If the refrigeration appliance is elec-
trically overloaded, this can cause a
short circuit and thus damage your
refrigeration appliance.
When you install appliances side by
side, each refrigeration appliance
must have its own separate electrical
socket.
Tip: Secure the power cable to prevent
it becoming caught: tie a piece of string
to the middle of the cable and as the re-
frigeration appliance is being pushed
into the niche, pull the cable forward
underneath the appliance.
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Carefully push the refrigeration appli-
ance into the niche.
If the refrigeration appliance cannot
be pushed into the niche (because
the floor is uneven, for example), un-
screw the rear adjustable feet slightly
(see “Installation – Aligning the refri-
geration appliance”) and slide the re-
frigeration appliance into the niche.
Remove the edge protection from
the adjacent furniture fronts.
Aligning the refrigeration appliance
The installation aids on the appli-
ance door provide assistance with the
alignment of the refrigeration appli-
ance in the building-in niche.
The installation aids are suitable for a
furniture front thickness of 19mm or
38mm.
Align the refrigeration appliance with
adjacent furniture fronts as described
below.
Furniture front thickness of 19mm
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Furniture front thickness of 38mm
The adjustable feet at the front and
back of the appliance can all be adjus-
ted from the front of the appliance.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
feet adjustment.
You may damage the adjustable feet
if you use a cordless screwdriver.
Always adjust the front and rear feet
by hand.
Position the supplied spacers on
both sides on the markings next to
the adjustable feet at the front of the
refrigeration appliance.
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Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at-
tachment: socket, 8mm) or a TX20
screwdriver.
Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at-
tachment: socket, 8mm) or a TX20
screwdriver.
Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting
the feet, alternating between the left
and right feet.
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Place a spirit level across the installa-
tion aids on the appliance door to
check the refrigeration appliance’s
alignment.
Unscrew the adjustable feet
and on both sides at least until the
marking on the plinth has reached the
specified distance of 32mm on the
spacer. The standard dimension of
32mm relates to a niche height of
2134mm.
It is important to adjust the feet to a
height of at least 32mm so that the
ventilation of the refrigeration appli-
ance via the plinth functions correctly.
Risk of damage if the feet are
adjusted too much.
The rear adjustable feet can be dam-
aged.
Unscrew the feet only until the
marking on the plinth is aligned to a
maximum of 62mm (max. niche
height of 2164mm).
Check the alignment of the refrigera-
tion appliance again using the install-
ation aids and the spirit level.
Securing the refrigeration appliance
in the building-in niche
Screw the lugs for the fixing plate
into the cabinets/units above the ap-
pliance.
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If it is not possible to secure the refri-
geration appliance at the top, it can be
attached to the building-in niche with
the side fixing plates:
Open out the side fixing lugs.
Screw the side fixing lugs to the
adjacent cabinets/units.
Open the appliance door.
Screw the fixing plate lugs at the
top and bottom to the cabinets/units
adjacent to the appliance.
In a side-by-side combination, only
the external panels of the two refriger-
ation appliances can be secured to the
furniture wall.
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Preparing to install the furniture
fronts
Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
Unscrew the installation aids from
the appliance door.
Unscrew the angle trims from both
sides of the appliance door and place
the trims and screws to one side –
they will be required later.
Close the appliance door.
Measure the gap X between the
mounting frame and the upper edge
of the adjacent furniture front.
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Remove the nuts and washers
from the threaded bolts and place
them to one side – they will be re-
quired later.
Take the mounting frame off the
appliance door by removing it up-
wards.
For cassette fronts: always pay atten-
tion to the length of the screws when
securing the metal strip to the fur-
niture front.
Place the furniture front on a firm sur-
face, with the external side facing
downwards (place on a blanket or
similar to prevent it from becoming
scratched).
Mark the distance X-3mm on the
inner side of the furniture front.
Also locate and mark the centre point
Y on the furniture front.
Position the mounting frame ac-
cording to the markings on the fur-
niture front.
Pre-drill the holes.
Screw the mounting frame to the
furniture front:
Use at least one screw for each re-
taining point on the mounting
frame.
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Secure the mounting frame to the
top of the furniture front, using 6 to
10screws depending on the size.
The mounting frame has several differ-
ent types of holes to take account of a
variety of furniture fronts.
When securing the frame, always
screw into the strongest part of the
furniture front. To do this, select
screws which are slightly shorter than
the thickness of the furniture front.
For cassette fronts: only secure the
mounting frame to the outer frame
with the screws.
Screw the appliance handle to the
furniture front from the inside if ne-
cessary (not for handle-free kitchens).
Now insert the angle trims on both
sides as far as they will go into the
provided spaces in the mounting
frame.
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Securing and aligning the furniture
front
Open the appliance door and hang
the furniture front on its frame onto
the threaded bolts.
Press the angle trims into the white
plastic frame on both sides from the
outside and screw them on loosely at
first. Spare screws are provided in the
plastic bag marked with the letter E.
Place the spacers on top of the
corners of the furniture front on both
sides.
Close the appliance door and check
the distance between the door and
adjacent furniture fronts again.
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Align the depth of the furniture front
via the gaps in the angle trims.
Align the height and sides of the fur-
niture front using the threaded
bolts.
Close the appliance door and check
the distance between the door and
adjacent furniture fronts again.
Place the washers and nuts back
in position and tighten the nuts.
The furniture front is now secured.
Now tighten the screws in the angle
trims.
Open the appliance door.
Remove the spacers from the fur-
niture front.
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Mounting the fixing bracket
The fixing bracket is used to secure the
furniture front to the bottom of the ap-
pliance door.
Do not mount the fixing bracket until
the refrigeration appliance (or side-by-
side combination, if applicable) has
been installed and the furniture front
has been aligned.
Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
Slide the fixing bracket sideways
onto the screw at the bottom of the
appliance door.
Screw the fixing bracket securely
to the furniture front.
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Tighten the screw at the bottom of
the appliance door.
Fit the cover over the fixing
bracket.
Click the cover onto the fixing
bracket.
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Securing the covers
Before the cover can be installed
in the gap above the refrigeration ap-
pliance, it must be assembled as fol-
lows:
Insert the two parts of the cover into
one another.
Cover viewed from the side
Place the assembled cover into
the gap above the refrigeration appli-
ance so it clicks into place. While do-
ing so, slide both parts of the cover
together as required.
Installing the cover in a side-by-side
combination
Insert the pin (from the side-by-side
installation kit) halfway into the chan-
nel in the cover for the left-hand refri-
geration appliance.
Place the second cover onto the pin
and press the two covers together.
Click the two covers together into the
gap above the refrigeration appli-
ances.
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Fit the plastic covers on both sides
of the appliance door by clicking
them into the gap between the appli-
ance door and the furniture front,
starting at the bottom and working up
to the top.
Secure both sides of the refrigeration
appliance using at least 3 clips for
the covers.
Now attach the covers onto the re-
taining clips on each side.
In the case of side-by-side installa-
tion, the covers are only required on
the outer side.
Fit the cover onto the light contact
switch.
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Securing the plinth ventilation grille
and plinth panel
Click the plinth ventilation grille
onto the bottom of the appliance
plinth.
If necessary, cut the plinth panel to
the required length and height (cut
along the lower edge of the plinth
where it touches the floor).
Secure the plinth panel to the bottom
of the plinth ventilation grille.
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Mains water connection
Information about the mains water
connection
Risk of injury and appliance
damage if appliance is not connec-
ted properly.
Failing to connect the appliance
properly can result in personal injury
and/or material damage.
The appliance may only be connec-
ted to the mains water connection by
suitably qualified specialists.
Disconnect the refrigeration ap-
pliance from the power supply before
connecting it to the mains water sup-
ply.
Close the stopcock before connect-
ing the refrigeration appliance to the
mains water supply.
Risk to health and risk of dam-
age due to contaminated water.
The quality of the incoming water
must conform to the requirements for
drinking water in the country where
the refrigeration appliance is being
used.
Connect the refrigeration appliance
to the drinking water supply.
This refrigeration appliance meets the
requirements of IEC61770 and
EN61770.
Connection to the water supply must
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the country where the appli-
ance is being installed. All appliances
and systems used to supply water to
the refrigeration appliance must also
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the respective country.
The water connection pressure needs
to be between 200kPa and 800kPa
(2bar and 8bar).
Risk of damage due to excessive
water connection pressure.
Excessive water connection pressure
in the water line can cause damage
to the refrigeration appliance.
You must install a pressure reducing
valve if the water connection pres-
sure in the water line exceeds
800kPa (8bar).
With the pressure reducing valve in-
stalled, the maximum water connec-
tion pressure at the hose set of the
refrigeration appliance cannot ex-
ceed 1000kPa (10bar).
Contact a plumbing specialist if you
are unsure of your water connection
pressure.
Use fresh water to ensure that the
quality of the ice cubes remains high.
Connect the stainless steel hose to
the fresh water supply and avoid
connection to a water supply in
which the water might stagnate.
Only use the stainless steel hose
supplied. The stainless steel hose
must not be shortened, extended or
replaced by a different hose.
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The stainless steel hose must only
be replaced by an original Miele
spare part. The food-grade, stainless
steel hose is available to order from
the Miele webshop, from the Miele
Customer Service Department or
from your local Miele dealer.
A stopcock must be provided between
the stainless steel hose and the mains
water supply to ensure that the water
supply can be cut off if necessary.
Make sure that the stopcock is still
accessible after the refrigeration ap-
pliance has been installed.
The stainless steel hose is 2m long and
is already installed on the refrigeration
appliance when it is delivered.
Connecting the refrigeration appli-
ance to the water supply
By this time, the installation niche
should already have been prepared so
that the refrigeration appliance needs
only to be pushed into it.
When doing so, make sure that the
stainless steel hose is not kinked or
damaged.
Position the refrigeration appliance
slightly in front of the installation
niche so that the stopcock can still be
accessed.
The stainless steel hose for the refriger-
ation appliance is ready for connec-
tion at the rear of the appliance.
Connect the stainless steel hose to
the stopcock.
Ensure that the threaded union is
properly connected and does not
leak.
Slowly open the water supply stop-
cock and check the whole water sys-
tem for leaks.
The appliance can now be installed in
the niche (see “Installing the refrigera-
tion appliance” in “Installation”).
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Electrical connection
The refrigeration appliance must only be
connected to an earthed socket using
the mains connection cable supplied.
The socket must be easily accessible
after the refrigeration appliance has
been installed. If the socket is not easily
accessible, ensure that a suitable
means of disconnection is provided on
the installation side for each pole.
Risk of fire from overheating.
Connecting the refrigeration appli-
ance to a multi-socket plug adapter
or to an extension lead can overload
the cable.
For safety reasons, do not use an ex-
tension lead or multi-socket adapter.
The electrical installation must comply
with VDE0100 requirements.
For safety reasons, we recommend us-
ing a type residual current device
(RCD) in the assigned electrical installa-
tion for connecting the refrigeration ap-
pliance.
If the mains connection cable is dam-
aged, it must only be replaced with a
specific mains connection cable of the
same type (available from the Miele
Customer Service Department). For
safety reasons, such replacement may
only be carried out by a qualified spe-
cialist or the Miele Customer Service
Department.
These operating instructions and the
data plate indicate the nominal power
consumption and the appropriate fuse
rating. Compare this information with
the data of the on-site electrical con-
nection. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation on
an autonomous power supply system or
a power supply system that is not syn-
chronised with the mains power supply
(e.g. island networks, back-up systems)
is possible. A prerequisite for operation
is that the power supply system com-
plies with the specifications of
EN50160 or an equivalent standard.
The function and operation of the pro-
tective measures provided in the do-
mestic electrical installation and in this
Miele product must also be maintained
in isolated operation or in operation that
is not synchronised with the mains
power supply, or these measures must
be replaced by equivalent measures in
the installation. As described, for ex-
ample, in the current version of VDE-
AR-E2510-2.
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Connecting the appliance
Insert the plug connector into the
socket at the back of the refrigeration
appliance.
Make sure that the plug connector has
clicked into position correctly.
Insert the plug of the refrigeration ap-
pliance into the socket.
The refrigeration appliance is now con-
nected to the electricity supply.
Saving energy
54
Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room.In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-
ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Temperature
setting
Freezer section -18°CThe lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
UseDrawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Frequent opening of doors
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The appli-
ance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping, and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem-
perature inside the appli-
ance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the com-
pressor will run for longer
periods.
Store food well packaged.The evaporation or condens-
ation of liquids in the freezer
zone will cause a loss of
coldness.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
Guide to the appliance
56
F2412Vi, F2413Vi
a
Display
b
On/Off switch
c
Shelves in the appliance door
d
Interior lighting
e
Shelves
f
Ice cube maker
g
Ice cube container
h
Freezer baskets
i
Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open)
j
Water filter
Guide to the appliance
57
F2802Vi, F2812Vi, F 2813 Vi, F2902Vi, F2912Vi
a
Display
b
On/Off switch
c
Shelves in the appliance door
d
Interior lighting
e
Shelves
f
Ice cube maker
g
Ice cube container
h
Freezer baskets
i
Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open)
j
Water filter
Guide to the appliance
58
Main screen
°C
-18
1
2
3
4
5
a
SuperFreeze display
(only visible when the SuperFreeze function has been switched on)
b
Temperature display (target temperature)
c
Sensor control
for setting the temperature
d
Display for Miele@home connection status
(only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up)
e
Settings mode
sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode
Guide to the appliance
59
Settings mode
In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their
settings to some extent:
SymbolFunction
Language Set
Display brightness Adjust (darker to brighter)
Colour scheme Set (dark or bright)
/ Buzzer tones Adjust the volume or switch off the Buzzer tones
completely (e.g. for the door alarm)
/
Keypad tone Adjust the volume or switch off the Keypad tone
completely
°F/°C Temperature unit Set (°Fahrenheit or °Celsius)
/ Keypad lock Switch on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Eco mode Switch on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Self test The system restarts and is checked for faults or
malfunctions
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Door assistant (Push2open or Pull2open) Switch on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
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60
Miele@home Set up, deactivate or query WiFi connection status
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
*Demo mode Switch off
* (only visible when Demo mode, is switched on
see “Selecting additional settings”)
Factory default set-
tings
Reset to default settings
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Dispenser unit Switching the ice cube maker on and off
(see “Making ice cubes”)
Sabbath mode Switch on or off
(see “Selecting additional settings”)
Water filter display Switch on or off or reset
(see "Selecting additional settings”)
Symbols in Settings mode
/ Scroll in Settings mode or select a setting
/ Change a setting (e.g. display brightness)
OKConfirm a setting
Exit the menu level
Accessories
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Accessories supplied
Appliance plug
Water filter (IntensiveClear mesh fil-
ter)
The IntensiveClear mesh filter, which is
already installed in the refrigeration ap-
pliance, filters supply water for making
ice cubes.
The IntensiveClear mesh filter does
not need to be replaced, just cleaned
(see “Water filter (IntensiveClear mesh
filter)” in ”Cleaning and care”.
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your ap-
pliance.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-
moving fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Stainless steel front panel
Stainless steel front panels give your re-
frigeration appliance a high-quality ap-
pearance.
Handles and plinth panels are also
available in stainless steel look.
Water filter (IntensiveClear active
charcoal filter)
The IntensiveClear active charcoal filter
improves the taste and smell of the ice
cubes by removing chlorine and other
substances from the mains water.
You can replace the IntensiveClear
mesh filter installed in your refrigera-
tion appliance with an IntensiveClear
active charcoal filter.
Unlike the IntensiveClear mesh filter,
the IntensiveClear active charcoal filter
does need to be replaced regularly
(see “Changing the IntensiveClear act-
ive charcoal filter” in “Water filter”).
Metal filler panel for cassette fronts
If you wish to install two furniture fronts
next to each other instead of one fur-
niture front, they will have to be con-
nected with a metal filler panel.
Side-by-side installation kit
To install two or more refrigeration ap-
pliances next to one another, you will
need the side-by-side installation kit
(see “Installation – Side-by-side”).
Accessories
62
Hinge pocket
If the door hinging needs to be changed
on your refrigeration appliance, the up-
per plinth ventilation grille must be con-
verted. A new hinge pocket is required
in order to do this.
The door hinging must only be changed
by the Miele Customer Service Depart-
ment.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-
ectly (see back cover for contact de-
tails) or from your Miele dealer.
Initial commissioning
63
Before using for the first time
Allow the refrigeration appliance to
stand for approx. 1hour before con-
necting it to the power supply.
This will prevent potential functional
problems with the refrigeration appli-
ance.
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Always remove all packaging mater-
ial, including adhesive tape, before
switching on the refrigeration appli-
ance. The adhesive tape is difficult to
remove from cold surfaces.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Choosing the right door assistant
(Push2open/Pull2open)
The door assistant helps you to open
the appliance door.
You can choose between the two door
assistants Push2open and Pull2open (see
“Selecting additional settings – Switch-
ing on the Door assistant ”).
The default door assistant is Push2open.
Select the
Pull2open door assistant if your refri-
geration appliance has a furniture
front with a handle.
Select the
Push2open door assistant if your refri-
geration appliance has a handle-free
furniture front.
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64
Miele@home
Your refrigeration appliance is
equipped with an integrated WiFi
module.
Networking is deactivated at the fact-
ory.
To use this feature, you will need:
-A WiFi network
-The Miele app
-A Miele user account You can create
a user account via the Miele app.
The Miele app will guide you as you
connect your refrigeration appliance to
your home WiFi network.
Once the refrigeration appliance is con-
nected to your WiFi network, you can
use the app to carry out the following
activities, for example:
-Call up information on the operating
status of your refrigeration appliance
-Change the settings on your refriger-
ation appliance
Connecting your refrigeration appliance
to your WiFi network will increase en-
ergy consumption, even when the ap-
pliance is switched off.
Make sure that the signal of your
WiFi network is sufficiently strong in
the place where you want to set up
your refrigeration appliance.
Availability of the WiFi connection
The WiFi connection shares a frequency
range with other appliances (including
microwave ovens and remote control
toys). This can give rise to sporadic or
even complete connection failures.
Therefore, the availability of featured
functions cannot be guaranteed.
Miele@home availability
The ability to use the Miele app de-
pends on the availability of the
Miele@home service in your country.
The Miele@home service is not avail-
able in every country.
For information about availability,
please visit www.miele.com.
Miele App
The Miele App is available to download
free of charge from the Apple App
Store
®
or from the Google Play Store™.
Initial commissioning
65
Operating the refrigeration ap-
pliance
The touch display can be scratched
by pointed or sharp objects, e.g.
pens.
Only touch the display with your fin-
gers.
If your fingers are cold, the touch
display may not react.
°C
-18
The sensor controls underneath the
temperature display can be selected
directly by touch; the symbols and text
in or above the temperature display can
only be displayed.
Settings mode
In Settings mode, you can select
different refrigeration appliance func-
tions and alter their settings to some
extent (see “Selecting additional set-
tings”).
Touch the sensor control to open
Settings mode.
Use the and sensor controls to
select the function for which you wish
to adjust the settings.
Confirm your selection with OK.
Adjust the settings using either the
and sensor controls or the and
sensor controls.
Confirm your selection with OK.
The setting with the coloured back-
ground is always the selected setting;
it can be confirmed directly with OK.
Touch the sensor control if you
wish to switch to the previous menu
level or terminate the process.
Every touch of the display is con-
firmed with an audible keypad tone.
You can switch off this keypad tone in
Settings mode.
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66
Performing initial commissioning
Open the appliance door.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on
by pressing the On/Off switch.
The On/Off switch is located below
the display.
The refrigeration appliance will start to
cool and the interior lighting will come
on when the appliance door is opened.
Miele will appear in the refrigeration ap-
pliance display.
When you switch the refrigeration ap-
pliance on for the first time, you will
be asked to make the following set-
tings:
-Set theLanguage
(if you accidentally select the
wrongLanguage, return to Settings
mode and use the symbol to
change the language)
-Set theTemperature unit:
°C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees
Fahrenheit)
-Set up Miele@home:
Select Continue if you would like to set
up Miele@home now. You will then be
guided by the display and the Miele
app.
As soon as your refrigeration appliance
has been integrated into your WiFi net-
work, the message Connection successful
will appear on your refrigeration appli-
ance‘s display.
Confirm the process with OK again.
If the WiFi connection is active, will
appear on the display.
Select Skip if you would prefer to set
up Miele@home later.
Touch the sensor control if you
want to return to the previous menu
level.
Set-up successful will appear in the dis-
play.
Confirm initial commissioning with
OK.
The main screen will appear on the dis-
play (see “Appliance description – Main
screen”).
You cannot terminate the initial com-
missioning process. The only way to
terminate the process is to switch off
the refrigeration appliance, though the
process will continue when the appli-
ance is switched back on.
Switching on and off
67
Switching the refrigeration ap-
pliance on
Open the appliance door.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on
by pressing the On/Off switch.
The refrigeration appliance will start to
cool and the interior lighting will come
on when the appliance door is opened.
Miele will appear on the refrigeration ap-
pliance display, followed by the main
screen:
°C
-18
The message Freezer temperature too
high. Max. temperature °C will appear on
the display when the appliance is
switched on for the first time or until the
selected temperature has been reached
in the freezer zone.
An alarm tone will sound.
Confirm the message with OK.
The message will disappear from the
display and the alarm tone will stop.
However, the message may reappear
on the display after a brief delay.
As soon as the selected temperature
has been reached in the freezer zone,
the message will disappear completely
from the display and the alarm tone will
stop.
To enable the temperature to get suf-
ficiently cold inside the refrigeration
appliance, allow the appliance to run
for a few hours before placing food
in it. Do not place food in the freezer
zone until it is cold enough there (at
least -18°C).
Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on ex-
ternal refrigeration appliance panels.
This condensation can cause corro-
sion and lead to damage on external
appliance panels.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
Do not switch the refrigeration appli-
ance on if you are going to be away
for a long period of time.
Do not leave the refrigeration appli-
ance unattended for a long period of
time while it is switched on.
Switching the refrigeration appliance
off
Switch the refrigeration appliance off
by pressing the On/Off switch.
The cooling and interior lighting are
switched off.
Please note: the refrigeration appli-
ance is not disconnected from the
power supply when it is switched off
with the On/Off switch.
Switching on and off
68
Switching off for longer peri-
ods of time
If the refrigeration appliance is not go-
ing to be used for a longer period of
time:
Switch the refrigeration appliance off.
Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or discon-
nect the fuse.
Risk of damage due to frozen
water inlet pipe.
If the water inlet is blocked while the
ice maker is still in use, the water in-
let pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice maker off if the water
supply is turned off (e.g. while on
holiday).
Close the stopcock in the water sup-
ply line (approx. 3hours before
switching off the refrigeration appli-
ance to avoid the build-up of mould
caused by stagnant water).
Empty the ice cube container.
Clean the refrigeration appliance.
Clean the water filter.
Leave the door ajar to air the refriger-
ation appliance and prevent odours
from building up inside it.
If, during a long absence, the refri-
geration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door(s) left
shut, there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigera-
tion appliance.
Selecting additional settings
69
In Settings mode , you can select dif-
ferent refrigeration appliance settings
and alter their settings to some extent,
allowing you to adjust the appliance to
suit your requirements.
Only the functions in Settings mode
that require further explanation are de-
scribed below.
The door alarm and other warnings
are automatically disabled when the
appliance is in Settings mode.
Switching Keypad lock/
on or off
Switch Keypad lock on if you wish to
protect your refrigeration appliance
from unwanted temperature changes or
other unintentional adjustments in Set-
tings mode.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensor controls to select Keypad
lock and select OK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
switch the sensor lock On or Off and
select OK to confirm your selection.
The sensor lock will not be activated
until you close the appliance door.
Nothing will appear on the display to in-
dicate that the sensor lock is switched
on.
The message Press OK for 6 seconds to
unlock will appear on the display if you
select a sensor control while the sensor
lock is switched on.
Follow the instructions on the display.
The display is unlocked briefly so you
can adjust the setting as required. Clos-
ing the appliance door will reactivate
the sensor lock.
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Switching Eco mode on or
off
Eco mode is useful when you go on holi-
day, for example, if you do not wish to
switch off the refrigeration appliance
completely or do not need a high de-
gree of cooling. Energy consumption in
Eco mode is lower than in normal opera-
tion.
The freezer zone is regulated to a tem-
perature of -16°C.
If the SuperFreeze function is
switched on, it will be switched off
when Eco mode is selected.
In Settings mode, use the
andsensor controls to select
Eco mode and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
switch the Eco mode On or Off and se-
lect OK to confirm your selection.
Only the changed temperature on the
display indicates that Eco mode is
switched on.
Tip: You can also switch off the Eco
mode function by directly adjusting the
temperature (see “The correct tem-
perature – Setting the temperature”).
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
The usability and quality of food may
deteriorate if the temperature re-
mains above -18°C for an extended
period.
Only ever switch on the Eco mode
function for a limited period.
When switching to the Eco mode
function, check that the food in the
freezer zone is already properly
frozen.
Do not freeze any new food while the
Eco mode function is switched on.
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71
Performing a Self test
Perform a Self test if you are concerned
that your refrigeration appliance is not
working properly and want to check if it
is suffering from any problems.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectSelf
test and selectOK to confirm your se-
lection.
Touch the sensor control if you
wish to terminate the process.
The Self test starts and the refrigeration
appliance is checked for any faults or
malfunctions.
-The message System restart will ap-
pear on the display if the self test
does not discover any faults or mal-
functions.
-If the self test does discover any
faults or malfunctions, they are indic-
ated as error messages on the dis-
play.
An alarm will also sound.
If you find the alarm disruptive, you
can switch it off in advance by touch-
ing the sensor control.
Make a note of the error message(s)
displayed.
Contact the Miele Customer Service
Department and inform them of the
error message(s) on the display.
Confirm the message with OK.
System restart will appear on the display.
The refrigeration appliance briefly
switches off and then back on automat-
ically.
Self test completed will appear on the dis-
play.
Confirm the message with OK.
The main screen will appear on the dis-
play again.
Selecting additional settings
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Switching on the Door assist-
ant
You can choose between the two door
assistants: Push2open and Pull2open.
The default door assistant is Push2open.
The Push2open door assistant is suitable
for furniture fronts without handles. The
appliance door opens automatically
when you gently press against it.
The Pull2open door assistant is suitable
for furniture fronts with handles. The ap-
pliance door can be opened easily with
little force.
Risk of damage if the appliance
door is closed prematurely.
When the door assistant is switched
on, repeatedly closing the appliance
door early can lead to damage or
malfunctions.
Refrain from holding onto or closing
the appliance door while automatic
door opening is still extended. How-
ever, if you have closed the appli-
ance door, leave it closed for
5minutes. Automatic door opening
resets itself.
Switching on Push2open
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDoor
assistant and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Mode and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Push2open and select OK to
confirm your selection.
Touch the sensor control to return
to the previous menu level.
– Adjusting the intensity
You can also adjust the intensity of the
Push2openfunction. The lower the set
intensity, the less force required when
you push against the appliance door.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDoor
assistant and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectIn-
tensity and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select the right intensity (Low, Medium,
High) and select OK to confirm your
selection.
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73
– Adjusting the duration of the Auto-
Close function
You can also adjust the duration for
how long the appliance door will remain
open until it closes automatically.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDoor
assistant and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectAuto-
Close and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select the duration (5 to 30seconds)
and touch OK to confirm your selec-
tion.
To protect against inadvertent open-
ing: if you do not pull the appliance
open, it will close again by itself after a
duration defined by you.
Switching on Pull2open
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDoor
assistant and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Mode and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Pull2open and select OK to
confirm your selection.
Touch the sensor control to return
to the previous menu level.
– Adjusting the intensity
You can also adjust the intensity of the
Pull2openfunction. The lower the set in-
tensity, the less force required when
you pull the appliance door.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDoor
assistant and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectIn-
tensity and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select the right intensity (Low, Medium,
High) and select OK to confirm your
selection.
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74
Switching off theDoor assist-
ant
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDoor
assistant and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Mode and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Off and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Touch the sensor control to return
to the previous menu level.
Miele@home
Setting up Miele@home
The message Set up Miele@home only
appears if the refrigeration appliance
has not yet been connected to a WiFi
network.
Connect your refrigeration appliance
as described in “Before using for the
first time”.
Deactivating Miele@home
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to se-
lectMiele@home and selectOK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Deactivate and select OK to
confirm your selection.
Deactivation successful will appear on the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
Your refrigeration appliance is now dis-
connected from your WiFi network.
The symbol will go out on the dis-
play.
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75
Activating Miele@home
If you have already activated
Miele@home and then disconnected
the connection, you will need to react-
ivate the connection.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to se-
lectMiele@home and selectOK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Activate and select OK to con-
firm your selection.
Activation successful will appear on the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
If the WiFi connection is active, will
appear on the display.
Checking the WiFi connection status
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to se-
lectMiele@home and selectOK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Connection status and select OK
to confirm your selection.
Information about the WiFi connection
status will then appear on the display:
-connected: there is a strong con-
nection
-connected: there is an average
connection
-connected: there is a weak con-
nection
-: disconnected
Setting up Miele@home again
If you have changed your WiFi network,
you can set up Miele@home again for
your refrigeration appliance.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to se-
lectMiele@home and selectOK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Set up again and select OK to
confirm your selection.
Reset configuration?will appear on the
display.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Yes or No and select OK to
confirm your selection.
Resetting the network configuration
Reset the refrigeration appliance’s set-
tings to the default settings when dis-
posing of your refrigeration appliance,
selling it or putting a used refrigeration
appliance into operation. This will re-
set the network configuration so that
all personal data is deleted from the
refrigeration appliance. This will also
ensure that a previous owner is no
longer able to access the refrigeration
appliance.
Reset the settings of the refrigeration
appliance as described in the chapter
“Resetting the settings to their default
settings”.
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Switching off theDemo
mode
Demo mode allows the refrigeration
appliance to be presented in the
showroom without the cooling sys-
tem being switched on. This setting
is not needed for domestic use.
If Demo mode has been switched on
as a default setting, will show on the
display.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectDemo
mode and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Press OK for 4 seconds to deactivate will
appear on the display.
Follow the instructions on the display.
The countdown Demo mode will deactiv-
ate in seconds will appear on the display.
Demo mode deactivated. Appliance cooling
switched on will appear on the display.
Confirm the message with OK.
The main screen will appear on the dis-
play again.
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Resetting the settings to their default settings
You can reset the refrigeration appliance‘s settings to their default settings.
Reset the refrigeration appliance’s settings to the default settings when disposing
of your refrigeration appliance, selling it or putting a used refrigeration appliance
into operation. This will reset the network configuration so that all personal data
is deleted from the refrigeration appliance. This will also ensure that a previous
owner is no longer able to access the refrigeration appliance.
In Settings mode, use the and sensor controls to selectFactory default
settings and selectOK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to select Reset and select OK to confirm your
selection.
After a brief delay, Settings reset will appear on the display.
Confirm the message with OK.
The initial commissioning process restarts (see “Initial commissioning – Starting up
for the first time”).
The refrigeration appliance‘s settings will be reset to the following values:
Selecting additional settings
78
FunctionDefault setting
Language English
Display brightness Middle value
(4 of 7 segments)
Colour scheme Dark
/ Buzzer tones Middle value
(4 of 7 segments)
/
Keypad tone Middle value
(4 of 7 segments)
°C/°F Temperature unit °Celsius
/ Keypad lock Switched off
Eco mode Switched off
Door assistant Push2open
Miele@home Switched off
Dispenser unit Switched on
Sabbath mode Switched off
Water filter display Switched on
Temperature -18°C
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Switching Sabbath modeon
or off
The refrigeration appliance has a Sab-
bath mode to support the observance of
religious customs.
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 in Sabbath
mode.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectSab-
bath mode and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select On or Off and select OK to con-
firm your selection.
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
will appear on the display and the
display brightness will be reduced (the
display does not change when the ap-
pliance door is closed).
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
the following functions are switched off:
-Door assistant
(for furniture fronts without handles,
the appliance door will have to be
pulled from the bottom or side)
-Lighting
-All acoustic and visual signals
-Temperature display
-The SuperFreeze function
(if previously switched on)
-The ice cube maker
(if previously switched on)
You can still select:
-The sensor control for Settings
mode so that Sabbath mode can be
switched off.
The Sabbath mode function will switch it-
self off automatically after approx.
125hours.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
As any mains outage during Sabbath
mode is not indicated, the frozen
food may thaw or defrost. This
shortens the shelf life of the food.
Check the quality of the food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, then use it as soon as possible or
cook it before freezing it again.
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Switching on, switching off or
resetting theWater filter dis-
play
Depending on the quantity of ice cubes
produced, the Water filter display will re-
mind you approx. every 6months that
the IntensiveClear mesh filter has to be
cleaned. Clean the water filter appears on
the display.
See “Water filter (IntensiveClear mesh
filter)” in “Cleaning and care” for in-
structions on how to clean the water fil-
ter (IntensiveClear mesh filter).
The first time the mesh filter needs to
be cleaned, the display will remind you
automatically; the reminder does not
need to be switched on separately.
Switching the Water filter display
on
If theWater filter display has been
switched off, it must be switched on
again if required.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectWater
filter display and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select On and select OK to confirm
your selection.
The Water filter display is now switched
on.
Switching the Water filter display
off
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectWater
filter display and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Off and select OK to confirm
your selection.
TheWater filter display has been switched
off.
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81
Resetting the Water filter display
After you have cleaned the water filter,
you must reset the Water filter display so
that it will be displayed automatically
again after 6months.
If you do not reset the display, it ap-
pears again and again.
In Settings mode, use the
and sensor controls to selectWater
filter display and selectOK to confirm
your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to
select Reset and select OK to confirm
your selection.
The message Clean the water filter will
disappear from the display.
The Water filter display is now activated
for the next time the water filter requires
cleaning.
The correct temperature
82
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-
ences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of bacteria is generally hal-
ted. As soon as the temperature rises
above -10°C, the bacteria become act-
ive in the food again so it cannot be
kept as long. For this reason, partially
defrosted or defrosted food must not be
re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it
has been cooked, as the high temperat-
ures achieved when cooking destroy
most bacteria.
The temperature in the refrigeration ap-
pliance will rise:
-The more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept
open.
-The more food is stored in it.
-The warmer the food is which is be-
ing put into it.
-The higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appli-
ance. This refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
Setting the temperature
Touch the sensor control to set the
temperature.
The previously set temperature will ap-
pear.
Use the and sensor controls to
set the temperature. Keeping your fin-
gers on the sensor controls changes
the temperature continuously.
Confirm the temperature setting
withOK or wait approx. 8seconds
after the last touch of the sensor con-
trol. The temperature will then be
automatically adopted.
Tip: The newly set temperature can also
be confirmed and adopted by closing
the appliance door.
The temperature display always shows
the required temperature.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6hours if the refri-
geration appliance is not very full and
for approx. 24hours if the refrigera-
tion appliance is full before checking
the temperature display. It will take this
long for the appliance to give an accur-
ate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, you will need
to adjust it again.
The correct temperature
83
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
-14°C to -24°C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can af-
fect the time it takes for the appli-
ance to reach the lowest temperat-
ure.
If the ambient temperature is too
high, the appliance may not reach
the lowest temperature.
Using Super freeze
84
SuperFreeze function
For best results, switch the SuperFreeze
function on before putting fresh food
into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and re-
tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and
appearance.
Exceptions:
-When you place food that is already
frozen in the freezer
-When you only freeze up to 2kg of
fresh food daily
Switching on SuperFreeze
SuperFreeze should be turned on 4–
6hours before you place food in the
freezer. When you freeze the maximum
amount of food the SuperFreeze func-
tion should be switched on 24hours
beforehand.
Touch the sensor control to set the
temperature.
Touch the sensor control to switch
the SuperFreeze function on.
The symbol will be highlighted in col-
our and the newly set temperature value
of -30°C will appear on the display.
Confirm the setting with OK or wait
approx. 8seconds after the last press
of the button. The setting will be
automatically adopted.
The symbol will light up on the tem-
perature display.
The refrigeration appliance will now run
at maximum power.
Switching off SuperFreeze
Touch the sensor control to set the
temperature.
The symbol will be highlighted in col-
our and the temperature value of -30°C
will be shown on the display.
Touch the sensor control to switch
the SuperFreeze function off.
The symbol will no longer be high-
lighted in colour and the previous tem-
perature setting will appear again on the
display.
Confirm the setting with OK or wait
approx. 8seconds after the last press
of the button. The setting will be
automatically adopted.
The symbol will disappear from the
temperature display.
The refrigeration appliance will continue
running at normal power.
If you do not turn off the SuperFreeze
function, it will turn itself off automatic-
ally after approx. 54hours. The quantity
of fresh food placed in the freezer will
determine the exact time before the Su-
perFreeze function turns off.
The refrigeration appliance will then run
at normal power again.
Tip: To save energy, you should manu-
ally switch the SuperFreeze function off
once the freezer reaches a constant
temperature of -18°C or colder. Monitor
the temperature in the freezer zone.
Temperature and door alarm
85
The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarm
The Freezer temperature too high. Max.
temperature °C message will appear on
the display if the temperature in the
freezer zone becomes too warm.
An alarm will also sound.
The temperature display will show the
highest temperature that was reached
during the time in which the temperat-
ure rose.
Audible and visual signals will be activ-
ated, for example:
-When the refrigeration appliance is
switched on and the temperature in
the appliance differs greatly from the
set temperature
-If a lot of warm room air enters the
freezer when frozen food is being
loaded, rearranged or taken out
-When large amounts of food are
frozen at once
-When fresh food which is still warm is
frozen
-After an extended mains outage
The alarm will be silenced and the mes-
sage on the display will go out as soon
as the reason for the alarm has been re-
solved.
Health risk caused by decom-
posing food.
If the temperature in the freezer re-
mains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen food can start to defrost.
This will reduce the storage life of the
food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, then use it as soon as possible or
cook it before freezing it again.
Temperature and door alarm
86
Switching the temperature alarm off
early
Before you switch the temperature
alarm off, you must determine the
cause and rectify it.
If the alarm disturbs you, it can be
turned off early.
Touch the OKsensor.
The alarm will stop and the message
will disappear from the display.
Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the appliance
door has been left open for longer than
2minutes.
The message Close the door will also ap-
pear on the display.
As soon as the appliance door is
closed, the alarm tone will stop and the
message in the display will go out.
Switching the door alarm off early
If the alarm disturbs you, it can be
turned off early.
Touch the OKsensor control.
The alarm will stop and the message
will disappear from the display.
After a certain time, the alarm will
sound again and the message will re-
appear on the display until the appli-
ance door has been closed.
Adjusting the interior fittings
87
Removing or moving the door
shelves
Only move or remove the door
shelves when they are empty.
Hold the shelf on the frame with both
hands and lift it slightly so that it can
be lifted with the catches on both
sides over the guide.
Remove the shelf or place it in the re-
quired position with the catches in
the guides at the same height again.
Make sure that the shelf is straight.
Tip: For the purposes of loading and
unloading or cleaning, the baskets in
the shelves can be removed from their
holders completely.
Removing or moving the
shelves
Use both hands to grip the shelf from
below and raise it slightly so that it
can be lifted with the catches over
the guide at the back.
Pull the shelf forwards.
Remove the shelf or place it in the re-
quired position, with the catches in
the guide again.
Make sure that the shelf is straight.
Adjusting the interior fittings
88
Removing the shelf above the
ice maker
Use both hands to grip the front of
the shelf from below and press it on
both sides until you feel resist-
ance.
When pulling out and inserting the
shelf, make sure that the side walls
are not damaged.
Carefully pull the shelf out to the
front.
To insert it, slide the shelf slowly onto
the guide on both sides and then
slide it all the way in.
Removing the freezer baskets
Open the appliance door as wide as
possible.
The opening angle of the appliance
door must not be limited to 90° be-
cause otherwise the freezer baskets
cannot be removed.
Pull the freezer basket out as far as it
will go.
Raise the snap fastening on both
sides, unclip and carefully lift the bas-
ket out.
To replace it, pull the telescopic run-
ners out as far as they will go.
Place the freezer basket back in
again.
Slide the basket all the way back in
again until it engages in the snap
fastening.
Removing the dividing panel
(depending on the model)
Pull the freezer basket out as far as it
will go.
Adjusting the interior fittings
89
To release the holders, use a suitable
object to turn the slots in the pegs to
a horizontal position(1.).
Remove the pegs from the hold-
ers(2.).
Pull the dividing panel upwards to re-
move it.
To reinsert the dividing panel, place
the holders in an upright position and
position the dividing panel into the
holders so that you hear it click into
place.
Insert the pegs into the holders and
use a suitable object to turn the slots
in the pegs into a vertical position.
Push the freezer basket all the way
back in.
Removing the ice cube con-
tainer
Open the appliance door as far as it
will go.
The opening angle of the appliance
door must not be limited to 90° be-
cause otherwise the upper freezer
basket cannot be pulled out as far as
it will go.
Pull the upper freezer basket out as
far as it will go.
Tilt the ice cube container for-
wards and pull it up and out to re-
move it.
Ice cube production does not stop
when the ice cube container has
been removed. Ice cubes can fall
into the freezer basket underneath.
Only remove the ice cube container
for the shortest time possible or
switch off the ice maker beforehand
(see “Switching off the ice maker” in
“Making ice cubes”).
Adjusting the interior fittings
90
To replace the ice cube container, pull
the upper freezer basket out again as
far as it will go.
Insert the ice cube container with the
rearmost side first, so that it engages.
Push the upper freezer basket all the
way back in.
Freezing and storing food
91
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be ex-
ceeded. The maximum freezing capa-
city for freezing within a 24-hour period
is given on the data plate: “Freezing ca-
pacity...kg/24hrs”.
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells,
which then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is re-
absorbed by the cells. What this means
in practice is that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting pro-
cess, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted food. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check:
-That the packaging is not damaged
-The use-by date
-The temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop.
The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18°C.
Buy frozen food once you have fin-
ished the rest of your shopping and
wrap it in newspaper or use a cool
bag or cool box to transport it.
Put it into the freezer as soon as pos-
sible.
Freezing and storing food
92
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
-The following types of food are suit-
able for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve-
getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, cakes, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre-
cooked meals.
-The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, soured
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
-To retain colour, taste, aroma and vit-
amin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so place them portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes.
Remove, and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack
ready for freezing.
-Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for consid-
erably longer.
-Separate chops, steaks, cutlets etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
This prevents them from freezing to-
gether in a block.
-Do not salt or season raw food or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Cooked food should only be lightly
salted and seasoned. Some herbs in-
tensify the taste of food when frozen.
-Placing hot foods or drinks in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot foods
and drinks to cool down before pla-
cing them in the freezer.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
–Suitable packing material
-Plastic freezer bags
-Tubular polythene freezer bags
-Aluminum foil
-Freezer containers
–Unsuitable packing material
-Wrapping paper
-Greaseproof paper
-Cellophane
-Bin bags
-Plastic carrier bags
Expel as much air as possible from
the packaging.
Close the packaging tightly with
-Rubber bands
-Plastic clips
-String
-Freezer tape
Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
Freezing and storing food
93
Before placing food in the ap-
pliance
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function some time before placing the
food in the freezer (see “Super-
Freeze”).
This helps create a cold reserve in food
which is already stored in the freezer.
Placing frozen food in the
freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed any-
where in the freezer zone. Preferably
freeze food in the upper freezer basket,
as this is the best location for quick and
gentle freezing.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the basket so that it freezes through
to the core as quickly as possible.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
Slide the freezer baskets in as far as
they will go.
Please follow the guidelines in the ta-
ble below regarding recommended
weights for the baskets:
Upper
freezer
basket
Lower
freezer
basket
F2412/2413Vi12kg12kg
F2802Vi,
F2812/2813Vi
28kg28kg
F2902Vi,
F2912Vi
36kg36kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause the
frozen food to begin to thaw.
Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food is very variable,
even at a constant temperature of
-18°C. Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. For example, fat
can become rancid from contact with
oxygen in the air. This is why lean meat
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide val-
ues for the storage life of different food
groups in the freezer zone.
Food groupStorage
time
(Months)
Ice cream2to6
Bread, baked goods2to6
Cheese2to4
Fish, oily1to2
Fish, lean1to5
Sausage, ham1to3
Game, pork1to12
Poultry, beef2to10
Vegetables, fruit6to18
Herbs6to10
For standard freezing results, follow the
advice on packaging.
Freezing and storing food
94
By keeping the freezer zone at a con-
stant temperature of -18°C and taking
appropriate hygiene measures you can
maximise the storage life of your food
and avoid food waste.
Defrosting frozen goods
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted food. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Frozen goods can be defrosted in differ-
ent ways:
-In a microwave oven
-In an oven using “Fan heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
-At room temperature
-In the refrigerator zone (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)
-In a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially thawed meat
or fish can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Meat and poultry (e.g. mince, chicken,
fish fillets) should not come into contact
with other foods while defrosting. Catch
the liquid from defrosting and dispose
of it carefully.
Fruit should be defrosted at room tem-
perature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh veget-
ables due to changes in the cell struc-
ture.
Cooling drinks quickly
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise
they could burst, causing injury and
damage.
Making ice cubes
95
For the automatic ice cube maker to
operate, it must be connected to a
mains water supply (see “Mains water
connection”).
Risk to health due to contamin-
ated water.
Consuming polluted water can lead
to illnesses.
The first 3batches of ice cubes
made after the ice cube maker is
started up must not be consumed,
as the water will have been used for
the initial rinsing of the water supply
line.
This applies to the initial commis-
sioning as well as when using the re-
frigeration appliance again after it
has been turned off for a long time.
Switching on the ice maker
Make sure that the ice cube container
is correctly located underneath the
ice maker.
In Settings mode, use the
andsensor controls to select
Dispenser unit and select OK to con-
firm your selection.
Use the andsensor controls to
select On and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Once the freezer zone has cooled down
to its set temperature, the ice maker will
fill with water.
As soon as the water is frozen, the ice
cubes drop out of the ice maker into the
ice cube container.
Ice cube production is halted automat-
ically when the ice cube container is
full.
The ice maker can make up to approx.
1.3kg of ice cubes in 24hours.
The amount of ice cubes made by the
appliance depends on the temperature
in the freezer zone. The lower the
temperature, the more ice cubes
are produced.
After you have set up the appliance for
the first time, it can take up to
10hours for the first ice cubes to drop
out of the ice maker and collect in the
ice cube container.
Risk of damage due to blocking
of the ice maker.
The ice maker could become
blocked and, as a result, be dam-
aged.
Do not place any bottles or food into
the ice cube container to chill them
quickly.
Empty the ice cube container at reg-
ular intervals, or if you have not pro-
duced any ice for more than a week.
This will ensure that you always have
fresh ice and the ice cubes will not
form a clump.
Ice cube production does not stop
when the ice cube container has
been removed. Ice cubes can fall
into the freezer basket underneath.
Only remove the ice cube container
for the shortest possible time or
switch off the ice maker before re-
moving it.
Making ice cubes
96
Switching the ice maker off
The ice maker can be turned off inde-
pendently of the freezer zone if you do
not want to make any ice cubes.
Close the stopcock in the water sup-
ply line approx. 3hours before
switching off the refrigeration appli-
ance to avoid the build-up of mould
caused by stagnant water.
In Settings mode, use the
andsensor controls to select
Dispenser unit and select OK to con-
firm your selection.
Use the andsensor controls to
select Off and select OK to confirm
your selection.
Automatic defrosting
97
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The refrigeration ap-
pliance defrosts automatically.
The moisture generated in the appli-
ance collects on the condenser and is
automatically defrosted and dissipated
from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system en-
ables the freezer to remain permanently
ice-free. Food stored in the freezer will
not defrost with this system.
Cleaning and care
98
Do not let water get into the elec-
tronic unit or the lighting.
Risk of damage due to moisture
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaner can
damage plastic and and electrical
components.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the refrigeration appliance.
The data plate located inside the in-
terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli-
ance must not be removed. It contains
information which is required in the
event of a service call.
Cleaning agents
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
-Cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides
-Cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
-Abrasive cleaning agents (e.g. scour-
ing powder, scouring liquid or pumice
stones)
-Cleaning agents containing solvents
-Stainless steel cleaning agents
-Dishwasher cleaner
-Oven sprays
-Glass cleaning agents
-Hard, abrasive sponges and brushes
(e.g. pot scourers)
-Eraser stain remover blocks
-Sharp metal scrapers
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used in the interior cabinet of the re-
frigeration appliance must be food
safe.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid for clean-
ing.
Cleaning and care
99
Before cleaning the refrigera-
tion appliance
Switch the refrigeration appliance off
by pressing the On/Off switch.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning (see “Adjusting the interior
fittings”).
Interior cabinet and accessor-
ies
Clean the refrigeration appliance reg-
ularly, or at least once a month.
Remove soiling immediately to pre-
vent it from drying on.
Clean the interior cabinet of the refri-
geration appliance with a solution of
lukewarm water and a little washing-
up liquid. Wash all parts by hand. Do
not wash in a dishwasher.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the door open to air the refri-
geration appliance sufficiently for a
short while and to prevent odour
buildup.
Aluminium frames
The frames for the shelves inside the
appliance and the door shelves are
partially made from aluminium.
Aluminium is a dynamic material. The
reflection and appearance of alu-
minium changes in different lights and
environments and depending on the
angle you observe it from. It is also
susceptible to scratching.
The aluminium frames may become
discoloured or damaged if soiling is
left on for too long.
Remove any soiling from the alu-
minium frame immediately.
Cleaning and care
100
Cleaning the door seal
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oils or
grease, it can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal.
The door seal should be cleaned reg-
ularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the en-
ergy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting
brush, for example).
Cleaning the water filter (In-
tensiveClear mesh filter)
Depending on the quantity of ice cubes
produced, the IntensiveClear mesh filter
must be cleaned approx. every
6months.
Clean the water filter will appear in the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
1.
2.
Turn the cap of the filter cartridge
anti-clockwise until it is in the vertical
position 1.) and slide it out of the filter
opening 2.).
3.
Pull the filter out of the back of the fil-
ter cartridge 3.).
Cleaning and care
101
Rinse the filter under running luke-
warm water. Turn the filter over under
the running water to clean it on all
sides.
4.
Reinsert the filter into the back of the
filter cartridge 4.).
5.
Slide the filter cartridge as far as it
will go into the filter opening 5.), mak-
ing sure the cap is vertical.
6.
Turn the cap of the filter cartridge
clockwise until it is in the horizontal
position 6.).
Risk of damage caused by water
rushing out.
If the filter cartridge is not fitted cor-
rectly, there is a risk of water leaking
out of the refrigeration appliance.
When fitting the filter cartridge, be
sure to turn it as far as the marker.
Once the IntensiveClear mesh filter has
been cleaned, the water filter display
must be reset using Settings mode
on the display (see “Resetting the Water
filter display” in “Selecting additional
settings”).
Cleaning and care
102
After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
in the refrigeration appliance.
Switch the refrigeration appliance
back on.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
on for a while so that the freezer zone
can cool down quickly.
Once the freezer zone has reached
the required temperature, place the
freezer baskets containing the frozen
food back in the freezer zone.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
off as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
Water filter
103
The refrigeration appliance is supplied
with a water filter (IntensiveClear mesh
filter) that filters mains water for making
ice cubes.
The IntensiveClear mesh filter filters
suspended particles from the mains
water – not bacteria or microbes.
The water filter does not need to be
replaced. However, to ensure the
highest quality of the ice cubes, it is
essential to clean the water filter regu-
larly.
After inserting a new water filter, dis-
pose of all ice cubes produced in the
next 24hours following the change.
Depending on the quantity of ice cubes
produced, the IntensiveClear mesh filter
must be cleaned approx. every
6months.
Clean the water filter appears on the dis-
play.
Clean the IntensiveClear mesh filter
(see “Cleaning the water filter (Intens-
iveClear mesh filter)”, in “Cleaning
and care”).
Water filter
104
Changing the IntensiveClear
active charcoal filter (see “Op-
tional accessories”)
Risk to health due to contamin-
ated water.
If the IntensiveClear active charcoal
filter is not replaced on a regular
basis, it may become contaminated.
Change the IntensiveClear active
charcoal filter regularly. New Intens-
iveClear active charcoal filters are
available from Miele Customer Ser-
vice, from your dealer or via the in-
ternet.
Only switch off the Water filter display
if an external water filter has been at-
tached to your household water sup-
ply in place of the IntensiveClear act-
ive charcoal filter.
Tip: If you have replaced the Intensive-
Clear mesh filter with an IntensiveClear
active charcoal filter, you can use the
Water filter display as a reminder to
change the IntensiveClear active char-
coal filter. The reminder appears ap-
proximately every 6 months.
Depending on the quantity of ice cubes
produced, the IntensiveClear active
charcoal filter needs to be changed ap-
proximately every 6 months.
Clean the water filter will appear in the
display.
A buzzer also sounds.
Confirm the message with OK.
Please note:
-If an external water filter is at-
tached to your household water
supply, use an IntensiveClear
mesh filter in place of the previ-
ously installed IntensiveClear act-
ive charcoal filter (see “Accessor-
ies – Optional accessories”).
-After inserting a new water filter
(IntensiveClear mesh filter and In-
tensiveClear active charcoal filter),
dispose of all ice cubes produced
in the next 24hours following the
change.
-If you have not used the refrigera-
tion appliance or the ice cube
maker much in the last few weeks
or months, or if the ice cubes
smell unpleasant, replace the In-
tensiveClear active charcoal filter.
Air in the system can cause water to
gush out and the filter to spring out
when it is removed. Take great care
when changing the water filter.
1.
2.
Water filter
105
Turn the cap of the filter cartridge
anti-clockwise until it is in the vertical
position 1.) and slide it out of the filter
opening 2.).
Remove the safety cap from the new
filter cartridge.
4.
3.
5.
Loosen the cap from the sides of the
old filter cartridge 3.) and remove the
cap 4.).
Clip the cap onto the new filter cart-
ridge 5.).
Empty the old filter cartridge.
Tip: The old filter cartridge can be dis-
posed of with household waste.
6.
Slide the new filter cartridge as far as
it will go into the filter opening 6.),
making sure the cap is vertical.
7.
Turn the cap of the filter cartridge
clockwise until it is in the horizontal
position 7.).
Risk of damage caused by water
rushing out.
If the filter cartridge is not fitted cor-
rectly, there is a risk of water leaking
out of the refrigeration appliance.
When fitting the new filter cartridge,
be sure to turn it as far as the
marker.
Once the IntensiveClear active charcoal
filter has been replaced, the water filter
display must be reset using Settings
mode on the display (see “Resetting
the Water filter display ” in “Selecting
additional settings”).
After inserting a new IntensiveClear
active charcoal filter, dispose of all
ice cubes produced in the next
24hours following the change.
Problem solving guide
106
Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily
remedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call
the Miele Customer Service Department.
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 unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
ProblemCause and remedy
If you are concerned
that your refrigeration
appliance is not work-
ing properly, you can
perform a Self test. Your
refrigeration appliance
will be checked for any
faults or malfunctions.
Any errors identified during the self test are shown on
the display.
Perform a self test (see “Selecting additional set-
tings – Performing a Self test”).
If necessary, contact the Miele Customer Service
Department and inform them of the error mes-
sage(s) on the display.
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 has not been switched
on.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on. The temper-
ature appears on the display.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
Insert the plug into the socket.
The mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault
with the refrigeration appliance, the household elec-
trical wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Cus-
tomer Service Department.
Problem solving guide
107
ProblemCause and remedy
The compressor is
switching on more fre-
quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the refri-
geration appliance is
too low.
The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
covered or become too dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
or a large amount of fresh food has been placed in-
side or frozen at the same time.
Only open the appliance door when necessary and
for as short a time as possible.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance door is not properly closed.
A thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer
zone.
Close the appliance door.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af-
fect cooling and increase energy consumption.
Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The
higher the ambient temperature, the longer the com-
pressor has to run.
See the information in “Location” in “Installation”.
The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed
in the niche.
See the information in “Installation” and “Installing
the refrigeration appliance”.
The compressor is
switching on more fre-
quently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the ap-
pliance is too low.
The temperature setting is too low.
Adjust the temperature.
A large amount of food is being frozen at once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The Super freeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch the Super freeze
function off yourself before this time.
Problem solving guide
108
ProblemCause and remedy
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The temperat-
ure in the refrigeration
appliance rises.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too
high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The frozen food begins to defrost.
The ambient temperature is too low for this refrigera-
tion appliance.
If the ambient temperature is too low, the com-
pressor will run less frequently. This may cause the
freezer section to become too warm.
See the information in “Installation – Installation
site”.
Increase the ambient temperature.
The compressor runs
continuously.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less
cooling is required.
Food has frozen to-
gether.
The food packaging was not dry when placed in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
An alarm sounds.The appliance door has been open for longer than
2minutes.
Close the appliance door.
No alarm sounds des-
pite the appliance door
being open.
You have switched off the buzzer.
Switch the buzzer back on using Settings
mode.
The Sabbath mode function is switched on: the tem-
perature display is dark and the symbol is shown in
the display.
You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time (see
“Selecting additional settings – Switching Sabbath
mode on or off”).
Problem solving guide
109
ProblemCause and remedy
The appliance door
cannot be opened.
The Pull2opendoor assistant is switched on but the
refrigeration appliance has a handle-free furniture
front.
For handle-free furniture fronts, switch on the
Push2open door assistant (see “Selecting addi-
tional settings – Switching on the Door assist-
ant”).
The appliance door
cannot be opened when
Sabbath mode is
switched on.
The Push2opendoor assistant is switched on at the
same time as Sabbath mode.
When Sabbath mode is switched on, the door as-
sistant is deactivated.
Pull the appliance door open from below or from
the side.
Problem solving guide
110
Display warnings
MessageCause and remedy
The warning sounds
and the message Freezer
temperature too high. Max.
temperature °C appears
on the display.
The temperature in the refrigeration appliance has
risen significantly.
This could be due to, for example:
–The appliance door being opened too often, or
being left open
–A large amount of food being frozen at once
–An extended mains outage
If you find the alarm disruptive, you can switch it
off in advance by touching the OK sensor.
The alarm will stop.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The alarm will stop and the error message will disap-
pear from the display.
The temperature display will show the highest tem-
perature that was reached during the time in which
the temperature in the freezer zone rose.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has star-
ted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, it should be
used as soon as possible. Defrosted food may
only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
In the event of a mains outage, check whether
there are any ice cubes in the ice cube container
and dispose of these. Otherwise, the ice cubes will
freeze together and can damage the ice cube con-
tainer when they expand.
The warning sounds
and the message Close
the door will appear on
the display.
The appliance door is open.
Close the appliance door.
If you wish to turn the alarm off early, touch the OK
sensor on the display.
The alarm will stop.
Problem solving guide
111
MessageCause and remedy
The temperature display
is dark and the sym-
bol is shown in the dis-
play.
The Sabbath mode function is switched on. The in-
terior lighting is switched off and the refrigeration ap-
pliance is cooling down.
You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time (see
“Selecting additional settings – Switching Sabbath
mode on or off”).
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appears on the display
and an alarm sounds.
There is a fault.
Make a note of the error message if necessary.
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
To turn the alarm off, touch the symbol.
The error message will not disappear from the dis-
play until the error has been rectified.
The voltage level is too high/low.
Observe the connection data under “Installation –
Electrical connection”.
Contact the Miele Customer Service Department if
necessary.
To turn the alarm off, touch the symbol.
The error message will not disappear from the dis-
play until the error has been rectified.
The symbol lights up
in the display. The refri-
geration appliance does
not get cold, although
the appliance controls
are working.
The Demo mode is switched on. Demo mode allows
the refrigeration appliance to be presented in the
showroom without the cooling system being
switched on. This setting is not needed for domestic
use.
Switch off Demo mode (see “Selecting additional
settings – Switching Demo modeoff”).
Problem solving guide
112
Problems with the ice cube maker
ProblemCause and remedy
The ice maker is not
producing any ice
cubes.
The refrigeration appliance and the ice maker are not
switched on.
Switch the refrigeration appliance and the ice
maker on.
Check whether the water filter is inserted correctly.
The mains water connection has not been installed.
Make sure that the mains water connection has
been installed correctly.
The water supply is not open or has not been vented.
Open the water supply.
Check whether the water supply has been vented.
There is a kink in the water hose.
Check the water hose and replace it if necessary.
The temperature in the freezer zone is too high.
Select a lower temperature.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
causing the compressor to turn on more often and
the ice maker has iced up.
Only open the appliance door when necessary and
for as short a time as possible.
The water connection pressure is too low.
Check that the water connection is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
Check whether an incorrect valve has been in-
stalled, making the pressure too low.
Remember that it can take up to 10hours to pro-
duce the first ice cubes.
Problem solving guide
113
ProblemCause and remedy
The ice maker is only
producing small ice
cubes.
Several household appliances connected to the
mains water connection are in operation, which has
reduced the amount of water being taken in.
Avoid using the dishwasher, washing machine,
etc. at the same time.
The water filter is clogged.
Check whether the water filter needs to be
cleaned.
The water connection pressure is too low.
Check that the water connection is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
Check whether an incorrect valve has been in-
stalled.
The ice maker is produ-
cing only a few or de-
formed ice cubes.
The water filter is clogged.
Check whether the water filter needs to be
cleaned.
The water connection pressure is too low.
Check that the water connection is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
The temperature in the freezer zone is too high.
Select a lower temperature.
The ice cubes taste or
smell odd.
The ice cube container is in constant use and needs
to be cleaned regularly.
Check whether the ice cube container is dirty and
clean it if necessary.
The ice cube container is rarely used. Ice cubes that
are stored for a long time can absorb the taste and
smell of other items.
Empty and clean the ice cube container if you are
not going to use it for a long time.
Unwrapped food is stored in the freezer zone. Ice can
absorb the taste and smell of unwrapped food.
Only store packaged food in the freezer zone.
The water filter is dirty.
Check whether the water filter needs to be
cleaned.
Problem solving guide
114
ProblemCause and remedy
Water is flowing out of
the refrigeration appli-
ance.
The water inlet is faulty.
Close the stopcock immediately.
Check whether the water line is damaged.
Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
Check whether the water pressure is too high.
If the water pressure is too high, this can cause leaks
(see “Mains water connection” in ”Installation”).
Check whether the water pressure is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
Check whether an incorrect valve has been in-
stalled.
Problem solving guide
115
The interior lighting is not working.
ProblemCause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The refrigeration appliance has not been switched
on.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on.
The Sabbath modefunction is switched on: the tem-
perature display is dark and the symbol is shown in
the display.
You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time via the
Settings mode.
There is a fault.
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live
electrical components.
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of
coming into contact with live electrical compon-
ents.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele
Customer Service Department.
Risk of injury from LED lighting.
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, there is a danger of eye injury.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical in-
struments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Call the Miele Customer Service Department.
Noises
116
Normal
noises
What is causing them?
Brrrrr...A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the compressor switches on.
Blubb,
blubb...
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.
Sssrrrrr...You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the ap-
pliance.
Crack...A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the refrigeration 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).
NoisesCause and remedy
Rattling, vi-
brating
The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance us-
ing a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet under-
neath the refrigeration appliance.
The refrigeration appliance is touching another appliance or
piece of furniture. Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are jiggling or are stuck. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching. Separate them.
Service
117
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 Customer Ser-
vice call-out online 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 numbers can be found on
the data plate inside the refrigeration
appliance or, depending on the model,
in Settings mode under Information.
The data plate can be found in the in-
terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli-
ance.
EPREL database
Since 1 March 2021, information on en-
ergy labelling and ecodesign require-
ments has been available in the
European Product Database (EPREL).
You can find the product database at
the following link https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You will be asked
to enter the model identifier.
The model identifier can be found on
the data plate inside the refrigeration
appliance or, depending on the model,
in Settings mode under Information.
Service après-vente
114
Contact en cas d'anomalies
Vous n'arrivez pas à résoudre l'anoma-
lie par vous-même? Contactez le ser-
vice après-vente Miele ou votre reven-
deur Miele.
Vous pouvez prendre rendez-vous en
ligne avec le service après-vente Miele
sous www.miele.com/service.
Les coordonnées du service après-
vente Miele figurent en fin de notice.
Veuillez indiquer le modèle et la réfé-
rence de votre appareil (N° de série, de
fabrication). Ces deux indications fi-
gurent sur la plaque signalétique.
La plaque signalétique est située à
l'intérieur de l'appareil.
Base de données EPREL
À partir du 1er mars 2021, des informa-
tions sur l'étiquetage énergétique et les
exigences en matière d'écoconception
seront disponibles dans la base de
données européenne sur les produits
(EPREL). Le lien suivant https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu/ permet d'accéder à
la base de données sur les produits. Il
vous est demandé de saisir ici la dési-
gnation du modèle.
Vous trouverez la désignation du mo-
dèle sur la plaque signalétique.
Garantie
La garantie est accordée pour cet ap-
pareil selon les modalités de vente par
le revendeur ou par Miele pour une pé-
riode de 24 mois.
Pour plus d'informations reportez-vous
aux conditions de garantie fournies au-
près du service après-vente Miele.
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Warranty
For information on the appliance war-
ranty specific to your country please
contact Miele. See back cover for ad-
dress.
In the UK, your appliance warranty is
valid for 2 years from the date of pur-
chase. However, you must activate your
cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or re-
gistering online at www.miele.co.uk.
EU Conformity declaration
118
Miele hereby declares that this freezer
complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The complete text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available from one of
the following internet addresses:
-Products, Download from
www.miele.ie
-For service, information, operating in-
structions etc: go to www.miele.ie/
domestic/customer-informa-
tion-385.htm and enter the name of
the product or the serial number
Frequency band
of the WiFi mod-
ule
2.4000GHz –
2.4835GHz
Maximum trans-
mitting power of
the WiFi module
<100mW
UK Conformity declaration
119
Miele hereby declares that this freezer
complies with UK Radio Equipment
Regulations 2017, as amended.
The complete text of the UK declaration
of conformity is available from one of
the following internet addresses:
-Products, Download from
www.miele.co.uk
-For service, information, operating in-
structions etc: go to
www.miele.co.uk and enter the name
of the product or the serial number
Frequency band
of the WiFi mod-
ule
2.4000GHz –
2.4835GHz
Maximum trans-
mitting power of
the WiFi module
<100mW
Copyrights and Licences
120
Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called
Open Source Licence for the operation and control of the appliance. This software/
these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of
Miele and third parties have to be respected.
Furthermore, this appliance contains software components which are distributed
under Open Source licence conditions. Please refer to the document “Open
Source Information and Licenses” for the Open Source components contained
therein, together with the corresponding copyright notices, copies of the licence
terms valid at the time, and any further information. The liability and warranty pro-
visions of the Open Source licence terms and conditions as stated therein apply
only in relation to the respective rights holders.
In particular, the appliance contains software components licenced by the copy-
right holders under the GNU General Public License, Version 2, or the GNU Lesser
General Public License, Version 2.1. For a period of at least 3 years from the date
of purchase or delivery of the appliance respectively, Miele offers to provide you or
third parties with a machine-readable copy of the source code of the Open Source
components contained in the appliance and licenced under the terms of the GNU
General Public License, Version 2, or the GNU Lesser General Public License, Ver-
sion 2.1, on a data carrier (CD-ROM, DVD or USB stick). Please contact us via e-
mail ([email protected]) or the below postal address and state the product name,
the serial number and the date of purchase to obtain this source code.
Miele & Cie. KG
Open Source
GTZ/TIM
Carl-Miele-Straße 29
33332 Gütersloh
Please note the limited warranty in favour of the rights holders under the terms of
the GNU General Public License, Version 2, and the GNU Lesser General Public Li-
cense, Version 2.1:
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY of FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License and GNU
Lesser General Public License for more details.
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Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk, E-mail: [email protected]
Australia
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ACN 005 635 398
ABN 96 005 635 398
Level 4, 141 Camberwell Road
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Tel: 1300 464 353
Internet: www.miele.com.au
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Fax: (852) 3579 1404
Email:
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Commercial Plot 9,
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New Delhi - 110025
E-mail: customercare@miele.in
Website: www.miele.in
India
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Ireland
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50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +603-6209-0288
Fax: +603-6205-3768
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IRD 98 463 631
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Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
New Zealand
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Internet: www.miele.co.nz
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Tel: +65 6735 1191
Fax: +65 6735 1161
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.sg
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P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021
Tel: (011) 875 9000
Fax: (011) 875 9035
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.miele.co.za
South Africa
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Showroom 1, Eiffel 1 Building
P.O. Box 114782 - Dubai
Tel. +971 4 3044 999
Fax. +971 4 3418 852
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E-Mail: [email protected]
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Manufacturer:
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Thailand
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BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier
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North Klongton Sub-District
Vadhana District
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