Operating and installation
instructions
Freezer
It is essential to read these operating and installation instructions
before installing and using the appliance. This prevents both personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
en- AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 618 791
Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions ............................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment......................................................................................... 17
Installation...................................................................................................................... 18
Location ...........................................................................................................................
18
Climate range ............................................................................................................ 18
Installation notes............................................................................................................
19
Adjoining cabinets/units.......................................................................................... 19
Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor............................................................... 20
Ventilation.................................................................................................................. 20
Door hinging .............................................................................................................. 20
Side-by-side units..................................................................................................... 21
Specifications for the mains water connection .........................................................
22
Installation dimensions .................................................................................................
23
Dimensions with the appliance door open (opening angle 115°)....................... 25
Dimensions of the furniture front.................................................................................
26
Installing the appliance..................................................................................................
27
Before you start ........................................................................................................ 27
Tools required............................................................................................................ 27
Weight of furniture front .......................................................................................... 28
Aligning the installation niche ................................................................................. 28
Checking the installation niche............................................................................... 29
Before installation..................................................................................................... 30
Preparing the installation niche .............................................................................. 31
Pushing the appliance into the niche..................................................................... 34
Aligning the appliance.............................................................................................. 35
Securing the appliance in the 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 cover ......................................... 49
Aligning the Ice/Water dispenser........................................................................... 50
Water connection...........................................................................................................
55
Information about the mains water connection................................................... 55
Connecting the appliance to the mains water supply......................................... 56
Electrical connection .....................................................................................................
57
Saving energy................................................................................................................. 58
Guide to the appliance................................................................................................. 60
Main screen.....................................................................................................................
61
Settings mode ...........................................................................................................
63
Accessories.................................................................................................................... 65
Accessories supplied.....................................................................................................
65
Contents
3
Optional accessories .....................................................................................................
65
Using for the first time ................................................................................................. 66
Before using for the first time.......................................................................................
66
Choosing the right Door assistant (Push2open/Pull2open) ............................. 66
Miele@home............................................................................................................. 67
Operating the refrigeration appliance..........................................................................
68
Using for the first time ............................................................................................. 69
Switching on and off..................................................................................................... 70
Switching off for longer periods of time......................................................................
71
Selecting further settings............................................................................................ 72
Switching the Keypad lock / on or off ................................................................
72
Switching Eco modeon or off.................................................................................
72
Carrying out a Self test .............................................................................................
73
Switching on the Door assistant..............................................................................
73
Switching off the Door assistant .............................................................................
75
Miele@home ..................................................................................................................
76
Switching off Demo mode.........................................................................................
77
Resetting the settings to their factory default settings ......................................
78
Selecting settings for lighting the Ice/Water dispenser......................................
80
Switching Sabbath modeon or off ..........................................................................
81
Switching on, switching off, or resetting theWater filter display ......................
82
The correct temperature.............................................................................................. 84
Setting the temperature ................................................................................................
84
Temperature range.................................................................................................... 85
Using SuperFreeze........................................................................................................ 86
Temperature and door alarm ...................................................................................... 87
Adjusting the interior fittings...................................................................................... 89
Moving or removing the adjustable shelves...............................................................
89
Removing the shelf above the ice cube maker ..........................................................
89
Removing the freezer baskets ......................................................................................
90
Freezing and storing food............................................................................................ 91
Freezing fresh food.........................................................................................................
91
Storing frozen food.........................................................................................................
91
Home freezing.................................................................................................................
92
Placing food in the freezer.............................................................................................
93
Operating the Ice/Water dispenser.......................................................................... 95
Switching the Dispenser unit on............................................................................
96
Dispensing chilled water ......................................................................................... 96
Dispensing ice cubes and crushed ice .................................................................. 97
Contents
4
Switching the Dispenser unit off ...........................................................................
97
Switching the system lock on/off ................................................................................
98
Automatic defrosting.................................................................................................... 99
Cleaning and care ......................................................................................................... 100
Cleaning agents ..............................................................................................................
100
Before cleaning the appliance ......................................................................................
101
Cleaning the interior and accessories .........................................................................
102
Emptying and cleaning the ice cube container ..........................................................
102
Cleaning the drip tray.....................................................................................................
103
Cleaning the door seal...................................................................................................
103
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .......................................................................................
103
Cleaning the water filter (IntensiveClear mesh filter) ...............................................
104
After cleaning ..................................................................................................................
105
Water filter...................................................................................................................... 106
Problem solving guide.................................................................................................. 107
Noises.............................................................................................................................. 000
Service............................................................................................................................. 119
Contact in case of fault..................................................................................................
119
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................
119
Copyright and licences ................................................................................................ 120
Warning and Safety instructions
5
This refrigeration appliance complies with current local and
national safety requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead
to personal injury and damage to property.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully
before using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They
contain important information on safety, installation, use and
maintenance of the appliance. 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
concerning the installation of the refrigeration appliance, as well as
safety notes and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Risk of injury and damage due to the refrigeration appliance
tipping over.
This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is
open.
Keep the appliance doors shut until the appliance has been built in
and secured in its housing in accordance with the operating and
installation instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
This refrigeration appliance is intended exclusively for domestic
use to store deep-frozen food, to freeze fresh food, to make ice cubes
and to dispense drinking water.
Any other usage is not permitted.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes may cause deterioration of the items stored.
The appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk
of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision and instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety.
They may only use the appliance unsupervised if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely and
are able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by
incorrect operation.
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Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
The appliance door hinges can cause injury. Keep children away at
all times.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
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Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with all current local and national safety
requirements.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
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 system. Unfortunately, these effects cannot be avoided,
but they do not 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
refrigerant can damage the eyes and leaking refrigerant can ignite.
In the event of any damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several
minutes.
- Call Miele.
The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage, if
the appliance 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.
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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 requirement
is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by
a qualified electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation with a self-sufficient or non-
mains synchronous energy supply system (e.g. isolated networks,
back-up systems) is possible. A requirement for the operation is that
the energy supply system complies with all current local and national
requirements that apply to stand-alone, solar and/or battery systems.
The protective measures provided in the installation and in this Miele
product must also be assured in their function and operation in
isolated operation or in non-mains synchronous operation, or
replaced with equivalent measures in the installation.
The socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must
be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly
disconnected from the electricity supply in case of an emergency.
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 original
Miele parts are used. For safety reasons, replacement may only be
carried out by a suitably qualified specialist or Miele Customer
Service.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
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For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply during
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 circuit breaker is switched off, or
- the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
- it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs, or a faulty
mains water connection can result in considerable danger for the
user.
Maintenance and repairs, installation work on the mains water
connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only be
carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele authorised technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele
original spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele spare parts are used.
This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to cope
with particular conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This lamp must only be
used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suitable
for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be replaced by a
Miele authorised technician. This refrigeration appliance contains
several light sources with at least energy efficiency classF.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty water
connection.
The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water
supply.
Danger of injury! Ensure that you do not come into contact with
moving parts on the dispensing mechanism of the ice cube maker or
the heating element on the ice cube maker.
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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 cockroaches
or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific
ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use it in ambient
temperatures for which it is not designed. The climate class is stated
on the data plate inside 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.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact with
plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the
plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of the
appliance.
Risk of fire and explosion! Do not store any explosive materials or
products containing flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) in the
refrigeration appliance. 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 appliance. Danger of sparking
and explosion.
Risk of injury and damage! Do not store cans or bottles containing
carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer zone.
They could burst.
Risk of injury and damage! When chilling drinks in the freezer zone,
make sure that bottles are not left in for more than one hour.
Otherwise they could burst, causing injury or damage.
Danger of injury! Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.
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Danger of injury! Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen goods can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a 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. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
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Accessories and spare parts
Only use original Miele accessories. Using spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty,
and Miele cannot accept liability.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a
minimum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation
of your refrigeration appliance.
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Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause
the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Warning: Do not use any mechanical tools or other types of aid
which are not recommended by the manufacturer to accelerate the
defrosting process.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged
or pointed objects to
- remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
- separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Risk of injury and damage! The refrigeration appliance is very heavy
and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Children playing could become trapped in the refrigeration
appliance and could suffocate.
- Remove the appliance door(s).
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance so
children cannot climb inside.
- If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
way you will prevent the risk of playing children accidentally
locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Risk of electric shock!
- Cut the electrical plug off the power supply cord.
- Cut the power supply cord off the old appliance.
Dispose of the electrical plug and power supply cord separately from
the old appliance.
During and after disposal, make sure that the refrigeration
appliance 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
manner (see the data plate for details of the refrigerant).
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
- bending any pipework, or
- scratching the surface coating.
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Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal
operation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal,
and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also reduces
the amount of waste in landfill sites.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out
of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation.
Only for Australia: Note for installer:
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging
included. Please retain and dispose of
EPS packaging responsibly. For further
information, please contact Miele.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials,
compounds, 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 general
waste or if handled incorrectly. Please
do not, therefore, dispose of your old
appliance with your household waste.
Take care not to damage your
refrigeration 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.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance prior to disposal. You should
remove any old batteries which are not
securely enclosed by the appliance and
remove any lamps without destroying
them, where this is possible. These
must be taken to a suitable collection
point where they can be handed in free
of charge. Please ensure that your old
appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored awaiting
disposal.
Installation
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Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your
refrigerator, please bear in mind that it
will use more energy if installed near a
heater, cooktop or other appliance that
gives off heat. Direct sunlight should
also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor will run and the
higher the energy consumption will be.
Please note the following when
installing the appliance:
- The mains socket must not be located
directly behind the appliance and
must be easily accessible.
- The plug and the power cable must
not touch the rear of the refrigeration
appliance as they could be damaged
by vibrations from the appliance.
- Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
If installation near a heat source is
unavoidable, observe the following
minimum distances between the
appliance and the heat source:
- at least 3cm
to electric or gas stoves
- at least 30cm
to oil or coal stoves.
If it is not possible to observe these
minimum distances, an insulation plate
must be installed between the
refrigeration appliance and the heat
source.
Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient
temperatures (climate range). Do not
use it in ambient temperatures for
which it is not designed. The climate
class is stated on the data plate inside
the refrigeration appliance.
Climate range Ambient
temperature
SN 10 to 32°C
N 16 to 32°C
ST 16 to 38°C
T 16 to 43°C
SN-ST 10 to 38°C
SN-T 10 to 43°C
A lower ambient temperature leads to
the compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.
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Risk of damage due to high
humidity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external 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
instructions.
Installation notes
Danger of damage and injury due
to the appliance tipping over!
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
door(s) is/are open.
Keep the appliance door(s) shut until
the appliance has been built in and
secured in its housing in accordance
with these operating and installation
instructions.
Due to the size and weight of the
appliance, installation must be
carried out by two people.
Adjoining cabinets/units
The appliance is screwed to the
adjoining 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
appliance and to guarantee its correct
functioning, the floor of the niche where
the appliance is to be installed must be
smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid
material.
Because the 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 construction expert.
When fully loaded, the approx. weight of
the appliance is:
F 2671 Vi 348 kg
Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation.
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the
compressor will run more frequently
and for longer periods.
This will result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, can result in damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
Door hinging
The appliance is supplied with fixed
hinges. The door hinge cannot be
changed.
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Side-by-side units
This appliance can be installed side by
side with another refrigeration
appliance. The following overview will
show you which side-by-side
installation options you have with your
refrigeration appliance.
Depending on the installation
situation, you may need the side-by-
side installation kit (see “Accessories -
Optional accessories”).
Instructions for installing appliances
side by side can be found in the side-
by-side installation kit installation
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 appliances
are next to each other, you must take
into account the thickness of the
cabinet fronts and door handles so
that the appliance doors do not
collide and become damaged if they
are opened at the same time.
The appliances are secured individually
in their niche using the supplied
installation material.
If the partition wall a is between 16 mm
and 160mm, you will need the side
panel heater from the side-by-side
installation kit to prevent condensation
from forming and any resulting damage.
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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 –
Installation 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.
. . .without partition wall
If the 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 regulations
in the country where the appliance is
being installed.
All units and systems used to supply
water to the refrigeration appliance
must also comply with the applicable
regulations in the respective country.
- The appliance may only be connected
to the water supply by a suitably
qualified technician.
- The quality of the water used must
conform to the requirements for
drinking water in the country where
the refrigeration appliance is being
used.
- Connect the stainless steel hose to
the fresh water supply and avoid
connection to a water supply in which
the water might stagnate.
- The appliance is only suitable for
connection to a cold water line.
- The water pressure must be between
200kPa and 800kPa (2 and 8bar).
- A tap must be provided between the
stainless steel hose and the mains
water supply to ensure that the water
supply can be shut off if necessary.
- The tap should be easily accessible
after the appliance has been built in.
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Installation dimensions
A
B
C
A B °C
F2671Vi 2134 – 2164 mm 610 mm 610 mm + 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 the appliance door open (opening angle 115°)
10 mm
D
A
B
C
A B* C* D (with a furniture
front of 19mm)
F 2671 Vi 677 mm Furniture
front
(19–38mm)
Door handle 296 mm
* The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the
design of the kitchen.
The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° because
otherwise the freezer baskets and ice cube container cannot be removed.
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Dimensions of the furniture front
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A B °C D E F G
F2671Vi 604
mm
302
mm
830.5
mm
2029
mm
230
mm
368
mm
≥ 102–132 mm
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Installing the appliance
Before you start
It is essential to read these operating
and installation instructions carefully
before starting to install the
appliance.
The refrigeration appliance should be
installed by a suitably qualified and
competent installer in accordance
with these operating and installation
instructions. Safe operation of the
appliance is only assured if it has
been installed and connected in
accordance with these operating and
installation instructions.
Danger of damage and injury due
to the appliance tipping over!
This appliance is very heavy and can
tip forwards when the door is open.
Keep the appliance door shut until
the appliance has been built in and
secured in its niche in accordance
with these operating and installation
instructions.
Due to the size and weight of the
appliance, installation must be
carried out by two people.
Tools required
- Cordless drill
- TX20 screwdriver
- Hammer drill
- Drill bits in various sizes, depending
on materials
- Hammer
- Open-end spanner
- Ratchet wrench, attachment: 8 mm
socket
- Adhesive tape
- Utility knife
- Pipe wrench
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Try square
Other
- Step ladder
- Hand trolley
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Weight of furniture front
Before fitting a furniture front, ensure
that its weight does not exceed the
maximum permitted weight:
Refrigeration
appliance
Max. weight of
furniture front
F2671Vi 71 kg
Risk of damage due to a furniture
front that is too heavy.
Fitting a furniture front which is
heavier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
Among other things, this damage can
lead to functional impairments.
Before fitting a furniture front, ensure
that its weight does not exceed the
maximum permitted weight.
Aligning the installation niche
The installation niche must be carefully
aligned using a spirit level before
installing the appliance. The niche
corners must be at 90° angles to each
other, otherwise the furniture panels will
not sit straight on all four corners of the
installation niche.
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Checking the installation niche
Check the installation dimensions
(see "Installation - Building-in
dimensions").
Check the position of the electrical
connection. The length of the mains
connection cable is 3 m.
The electrical socket must not be
concealed behind the appliance and
must be easily accessible in an
emergency.
Check the position of the mains water
connection. The available length of
the stainless steel hose is approx. 2
m.
The tap must not be concealed
behind the appliance and must be
easily accessible in an emergency.
Check the surroundings for possible
collisions (see "Installation -
Dimensions with appliance door
open").
Install the appliance in a stable, solid
installation niche, positioned on an
even and level floor.
Also check the installation niche for
the following criteria:
- The side panels of the installation
niche must be even.
- The surrounding walls of the niche
must be at least 16 mm thick.
- The surrounding walls must be
securely fixed to the floor or wall.
- Shortened side walls must be at least
100mm thick.
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Before installation
Before installation, remove any
accessories from the back of the
appliance.
Risk of damage due to
insufficient 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
installation 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 necessary
distance between the refrigeration
appliance and the installation niche.
Check the refrigeration appliance for
transport damage.
Do not install a damaged refrigeration
appliance.
Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered.
To protect the floor when installing
the appliance, secure an off-cut of
flooring (e.g. linoleum) or similar
material to the floor in front of the
installation area.
Do not remove the installation aids
from the appliance door. These will be
required later for aligning the
appliance in the building-in niche.
Danger of damage and injury due
to the appliance tipping over!
As soon as you unscrew the brackets
that fix the refrigeration appliance to
the pallet, the appliance is no longer
secured.
Due to its weight and size, the
refrigeration appliance must be
installed by two people.
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2
Unscrew the fixing brackets.
With the help of several people as
required, carefully lift the appliance
from the pallet, starting with the back
of the appliance.
Risk of damaging the floor due to
the load.
Moving the refrigeration appliance
may damage your floor.
Move the 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 installation niche
Danger of damage and injury due
to the appliance tipping over!
This refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and can tip forwards when the
door is open.
The housing unit must be secured to
the wall behind it and/or above it
with several screws. Only this will
prevent the appliance from tipping
over after being installed.
In addition, use the anti-tip brackets
provided to secure the housing unit.
The parts required for installation of
the appliance are supplied with the
appliance. The plastic bags supplied
are marked with letters for easy
identification.
Please take note of these letters
during the individual assembly steps
and use the applicable plastic bag
with the required installation material.
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The anti-tip brackets prevent the
refrigeration appliance from tipping.
The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix
the housing unit securely to the
surrounding walls.
Use 2 anti-tip brackets for each
individual 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 side of the
installation niche.
Depending on the subsequent
adjustment of the feet, the anti-tip
brackets are positioned 2134–
2164mm from the floor of the niche.
Risk of injury and damage due to
the refrigeration appliance tipping
over.
If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too
high, they cannot be used to secure
the refrigeration appliance.
The height between the
anti-tip brackets and the top of the
refrigeration appliance must not
exceed 8mm.
Make sure that the gap between the
refrigeration appliance‘s rear wall and
the installation 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 drill holes on the rear
wall of the installation niche.
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The accessory pack supplied
contains fastening screws for various
applications/materials:
Securing to a concrete wall
Securing to a wooden wall
Securing with a wooden wedge
Secure the housing unit to the wall
behind it and/or above it as required
using the anti-tip brackets.
Connect the refrigeration appliance to
the mains water supply (see
"Installation - Water connection").
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Pushing the appliance into the niche
Push the appliance into the niche,
taking care not to damage the
electrical and mains water
connections.
If you are installing several refrigeration
appliances side by side, secure the
appliances to one another now (see
the instructions for the side-by-side
installation kit).
To ensure that the refrigeration
appliance can then be aligned
correctly, the plinth ventilation grille
must be removed from the appliance
plinth:
Carefully guide a flat-head
screwdriver through the plinth
ventilation grille on both sides and
use it to push the internal plastic
latches outwards to release the plinth
ventilation grille.
Place the plinth ventilation grille to
one side.
Affix edge protection to the
adjacent furniture fronts.
Insert the plug connector at the back
of the appliance (see "Installation -
Electrical connection").
Insert the plug into the electrical
socket.
The electrical socket should not be
concealed behind the appliance and
must be easily accessible in an
emergency.
Do not locate multiple portable
socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Risk of damage due to electrical
overload.
If the refrigeration appliance is
electrically overloaded, this can
cause a short circuit and thus
damage your appliance.
When you install appliances side by
side, each refrigeration appliance
must have its own separate electrical
socket.
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Useful tip: Secure the mains
connection cable to prevent it becoming
caught: tie a piece of string to the
middle of the cable and as the
refrigeration appliance is being pushed
into the niche, pull the cable forward
underneath the appliance.
Carefully push the refrigeration
appliance into the niche.
Ensure the cable is not trapped
or damaged.
If the refrigeration appliance cannot
be pushed into the niche (because
the floor is uneven, for example),
unscrew the rear feet slightly (see
"Installation - Aligning the appliance")
and slide the appliance into the niche.
Remove the edge protection from
the adjacent furniture fronts.
Aligning the appliance
The installation aids on the
appliance door provide assistance with
the alignment of the refrigeration
appliance in the installation niche.
The installation aids are suitable for a
furniture front thickness of 19mm or
38mm.
Align the appliance with adjacent
furniture fronts as described below.
Furniture front thickness of 19mm
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Furniture front thickness of 38mm
The front and rear feet are height-
adjustable and can all be adjusted
from the front of the appliance.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
adjustment of the feet.
The foot adjustment can be damaged
by using an electric screwdriver.
Always adjust the front and rear feet
by hand.
Position the spacers supplied on
both sides at the markings next to the
adjustable feet in front of the
appliance.
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Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet
(attachment: 8mm socket) or a
TX20 screwdriver.
Adjust the front feet with a ratchet
(attachment: 8mm socket) or a
TX20 screwdriver.
Useful tip: Proceed carefully when
adjusting the feet, alternating between
the left and right feet.
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Place a spirit level across the
installation aids on the appliance
door to check the appliance’s
alignment.
Unscrew the feet and on both
sides at least until the marking on the
base has reached the minimum
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 32 mm in order to
ensure the ventilation of the
refrigeration appliance via the base.
Risk of damage if the feet are
adjusted too much.
The rear adjustable feet can be
damaged.
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 appliance
again using the installation aids
and the spirit level.
Securing the appliance in the niche
Screw the lugs of the fixing plate
into the cabinets/units above the
appliance.
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If it is not possible to secure the
appliance at the top, it can be attached
to the niche with the side mounting
brackets:
Fold out the side mounting brackets
.
Secure the side mounting brackets
with the screws provided.
Open the appliance door.
Screw the lugs of the mounting plate
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 appliances
can be secured to the adjacent
cabinets/units.
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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 bars from both
sides of the appliance door and keep
the bars and screws in a safe place –
they will be required later.
Close the appliance door.
Measure the gapX 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 store
them in a safe place – they will be
required later.
Take the mounting frame off the
appliance door by removing it
upwards.
Place the furniture front on a firm
surface with the inside facing
upwards (to avoid scratches, place a
blanket underneath).
Mark the distanceX -3mm on the
inner side of the furniture front.
Also locate and mark the centre
pointY on the furniture front.
Position the mounting frame
according to the markings on the
furniture front.
Pre-drill the holes.
Screw the mounting frame to the
furniture front:
Use at least one screw for each
retaining point on the mounting
frame.
Secure the mounting frame to the
top of the furniture front, using at
least 6screws depending on the size.
The mounting frame has several
different 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.
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Remove the drip tray grille and the
drip tray from the Ice/Water
dispenser.
Remove the frame from the Ice/Water
dispenser.
Screw the appliance handle to the
furniture front from the inside if
necessary (not for handle-free
kitchens).
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Now insert the angle bars on both
sides as far as they will go into the
provided spaces in the mounting
frame.
Securing and aligning the furniture
front
Open the appliance door and hang
the furniture front with its mounting
frame onto the threaded bolts .
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Press the angle bars into the white
plastic frame on both sides 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.
Align the depth of the furniture front
via the slots in the angle bars .
Align the height and sides of the
furniture front with the threaded bolts
using the TX 20 screwdriver.
Close the appliance door and check
the distance between the door and
adjacent furniture fronts again.
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Place the washers and nuts back in
position and tighten the nuts.
Tighten the screws in the angle
bars.
The furniture front is now secured.
Open the appliance door.
Remove the spacers from the
furniture front.
Fitting the mounting bracket
The mounting bracket is used to secure
the furniture front to the bottom of the
appliance door.
Do not fit the fixing bracket until the
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.
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Screw the fixing bracket securely
to the furniture front.
Tighten the screw at the bottom of
the appliance door.
Place the cover on the fixing
bracket.
Snap the cover onto the fixing
bracket so that it clicks into place.
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Securing the covers
The top cover must be assembled
as follows before it can be fitted:
Insert the two parts of the cover into
one another.
Cover viewed from the side
Place the assembled cover into the
gap above the appliance so that it
clicks into place. While doing so, slide
both parts of the cover together as
required.
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Fitting the cover in a side-by-side
combination
Insert the joining peg (from the side-
by-side installation kit) halfway into
the guide in the cover for the left-
hand appliance.
Place the second cover onto the pin
and press the two covers together.
Place the two covers together in the
niche above the appliances until they
click into place.
Fit the plastic covers on both sides
of the appliance door by clicking them
into the gap between the appliance
door and the furniture door, starting at
the bottom and working up to the top.
Secure at least 3 clips on both
sides of the appliance for the gap
covers.
Then attach the covers onto the
clips on both sides.
With a side-by-side installation, the
covers are only required on the outer
sides.
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Install the cover onto the light
contact switch.
Securing the plinth ventilation grille
and plinth cover
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 cover to the bottom
of the plinth ventilation grille.
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Aligning the Ice/Water dispenser
If necessary, the depth of the Ice/Water
dispenser can be aligned to line up with
the furniture front.
Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or switch
off the mains circuit breaker.
Carefully insert a screwdriver from the
side to remove the rear cover from
the dispensing unit.
Proceed with great care to avoid
scratching the cover when removing
it.
Use a spanner to loosen the nuts at
the back of the the dispensing unit
slightly by turning the nuts anti-
clockwise.
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Then use the 4 screws to line up the
depth of the dispensing unit on both
sides.
The protrusion from the inner to the
outer frame should be 1.8mm.
Align the frame perfectly with the
dispensing unit.
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Align the frame centrally.
Finally, use a spanner to tighten the
nuts by turning them clockwise.
Remove the frame again.
Attach the adhesive strips provided to
the 4 sides of the frame.
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Remove the film from each of the
adhesive strips.
Align the frame again perfectly with
the dispensing unit.
Refit the rear cover to the dispensing
unit, slotting it into place from above.
Insert the drip tray and the drip tray
grille.
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Then remove the film from both sides
of the dispensing unit.
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Water connection
Information about the mains water
connection
Risk of injury and damage due to
incorrect connection.
Failing to connect the appliance
correctly can result in personal injury
and/or material damage.
The appliance may only be
connected to the water supply by a
suitably qualified technician.
Disconnect the refrigeration
appliance from the power supply
before connecting it to the water
supply.
Turn off the tap before connecting
the refrigeration appliance to the
mains water.
Danger to health and property
due to contaminated water.
The quality of the water used 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.
Connection to the water supply must
comply with the applicable
regulations in the country where the
appliance is being installed. All units
and systems used to supply water to
the refrigeration appliance must also
comply with the applicable
regulations 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
pressure in the water line exceeds
800kPa (8bar).
With the pressure reducing valve
installed, the maximum water
connection pressure at the hose set
of the refrigeration appliance cannot
exceed 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. Old or used hoses must not
be connected to the appliance. The
stainless steel hose must not be
shortened, extended or replaced by
another hose.
The stainless steel hose must only be
replaced by an original Miele spare
part. A stainless steel hose which is
suitable for use with drinking water is
available to order from Miele (see
back cover for contact details).
A tap must be provided between the
stainless steel hose and the mains
water supply to ensure that the water
supply can be shut off if necessary.
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The tap should be easily accessible
after the appliance has been built in.
The stainless steel hose is 2m long and
is already installed on the refrigeration
appliance when it is delivered.
Connecting the appliance to the mains
water supply
By this time, the installation niche
should already be prepared so that the
appliance only needs to be pushed into
it.
When doing so, make sure that the
stainless steel hose is not kinked or
damaged.
Position the appliance slightly in front
of the niche.
The stainless steel hose of the
refrigeration appliance is ready for
connection.
Connect the stainless steel hose to
the tap.
Ensure that it is screwed into position
correctly and watertight.
Turn on the tap slowly and check the
whole water system for leaks.
The appliance can now be installed in
the niche (see “Installation - Installing
the appliance”).
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Electrical connection
The refrigeration appliance must only be
connected to an earthed socket using
the connection cable supplied.
The socket should 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 appliance to a multi-
socket plug adapter or to an
extension lead can overload the
cable.
For safety reasons, do not use an
extension cable or multi-socket
adapter.
All electrical work must be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
For safety reasons, we recommend
using a suitable residual current device
(RCD) in the relevant electrical
installation for connecting the
refrigeration appliance.
If the mains connection cable is
damaged, it must only be replaced with
a specific mains connection cable of the
same type (available from Miele).
The data plate indicates the nominal
power consumption and the connection
data. Compare this information with the
data of the on-site electrical connection.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
Temporary or permanent operation with
a self-sufficient or non-mains
synchronous energy supply system (e.g.
isolated networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A requirement for the
operation is that the energy supply
system complies with all current local
and national requirements that apply to
stand-alone, solar and/or battery
systems.
The protective measures provided in the
domestic installation and in this Miele
product must also be assured in their
function and operation in isolated
operation or in non-mains synchronous
operation, or replaced with equivalent
measures in the installation.
Connecting the appliance
Insert the plug connector into the
back of the appliance.
Make sure that the plug connector has
locked into position correctly.
Insert the plug of the appliance into
the socket and switch it on.
The appliance is now connected to the
electricity supply.
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where there is a high room
temperature.
Ventilation gaps kept
uncovered and free of dust.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Temperature
settings
Freezer section -18°C With a low temperature
setting: The lower the
temperature in the
appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use Drawers and shelves
arranged 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 the door
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The
appliance will try to cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as quickly as
possible on your return
home.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature will raise the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance will
try to cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
Store food well packaged. The evaporation or
condensation of liquids in
the freezer will cause a loss
of coldness.
Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will cause
a loss of coldness.
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a
Display
b
On/Off switch
c
Ice cube maker
d
Ice cube container
e
Interior lighting
f
Shelves
g
Ice/Water dispenser in the appliance door
h
Freezer baskets
i
Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open)
j
Water filter
k
Control panel with display
l
Ice/Water dispenser spout
m
Drip tray with drip tray grille
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Main screen
°C
-18
1
2
3
4
5
a
SuperFreeze display
(only visible when the SuperFreeze function is switched on)
b
Temperature display (target temperature)
c
sensor
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
For adjusting various functions in Settings mode
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Control panel for Ice/Water dispenser
a
Sensor control for chilled water
b
Sensor control for ice cubes
c
Sensor control for crushed ice
d
System lock
activation/deactivation
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Settings mode
In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their
settings:
Symbol Function
Language Set
Display brightness Adjust (darker to brighter)
Colour scheme Set (black or white)
/ 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 further settings”)
Eco mode Switch on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Self test The system restarts and is checked for faults or
malfunctions
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Door assistant (Push2open or Pull2open) Switch on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
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Miele@home Set up, deactivate, or query Wi-Fi connection
status (see “Selecting further settings”)
* Demo mode Switch off
* (only visible when Demo mode is switched on,
see “Selecting further settings”)
Factory default settings Reset to factory default settings
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Dispenser unit lighting Select the lighting settings for the Ice/Water
dispenser
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Dispenser unit Switch the Ice/Water dispenser on or off
(see “Operating the Ice/Water dispenser”)
Sabbath mode Switch on or off
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Water filter display Switch on or off or reset
(see “Selecting further settings”)
Symbols in Settings mode
/ Scroll in Settings mode or select a setting
/ Change a setting (e.g. display brightness)
OK Confirm a setting
Exit the menu level
Accessories
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Accessories supplied
Appliance cable and plug
Water filter (IntensiveClear mesh
filter)
The IntensiveClear mesh filter, which is
already installed in the appliance, filters
the mains water for making ice cubes.
The IntensiveClear mesh filter does
not need to be replaced, just cleaned
(see “Cleaning and care - Cleaning the
water filter (IntensiveClear mesh
filter)”).
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products is available for your
appliance.
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels and
furniture can be easily removed with
this microfibre cloth.
Stainless steel front panel
Stainless steel front panels provide a
high-quality exterior design for your
refrigeration appliance.
Handles and plinth panels are also
available in a stainless steel look.
Side-by-side installation kit
To install two or more refrigeration
appliances next to one another, you will
need the side-by-side installation kit
(see “Installation - Side-by-side units”).
Accessories are available from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
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Before using for the first time
Allow the refrigeration appliance to
stand for approx. 1hour before
connecting it to the power supply.
This will prevent potential functional
problems with the appliance.
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Remove all packaging material,
including adhesive tape, before
switching on the appliance. The
adhesive tape is difficult to remove
from cold surfaces.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant
instructions 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 further settings - Switching
on the Door assistant ").
The factory default Door assistant is
Push2open.
Select the
Pull2open Door assistant if your
refrigeration appliance has a furniture
front with a handle.
Select the
Push2open Door assistant if your
refrigeration appliance has a handle-
free furniture front.
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Miele@home
Your refrigeration appliance is
equipped with an integrated Wi-Fi
module.
Networking is deactivated at the
factory.
To use this feature, you will need:
- a Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi network.
Once the refrigeration appliance is
connected to your Wi-Fi 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
refrigeration appliance
Connecting your refrigeration appliance
unit to your Wi-Fi network will increase
energy consumption, even when the
appliance is switched off.
Make sure that the signal of your Wi-
Fi network is sufficiently strong in the
area where you want to set up your
refrigeration appliance.
Availability of the Wi-Fi connection
The Wi-Fi connection shares a
frequency range with other appliances
(including microwave ovens and remote
control toys). This may result in sporadic
or even complete connection failures.
Therefore, a constant availability of
featured functions cannot be
guaranteed.
Miele@home availability
The ability to use the Miele App
depends on the availability of the
Miele@home service in your country.
The Miele@home service is not
available in every country.
For information about availability, please
visit www.miele.com.
Miele App
You can download the Miele App from
the Apple App Store
®
or the Google Play
Store™ free of charge (only functional in
selected countries).
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Operating the refrigeration
appliance
The touch display can be scratched
by pointed or sharp objects, e.g.
pens.
Only touch the display with your
fingers.
If your fingers are cold, the touch
display may not react.
°C
-18
The sensors 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 functions of the appliance
and alter their settings to some extent
(see "Selecting further settings").
Touch the sensor to open Settings
mode.
Use the and sensors to select
the function for which you wish to
adjust the settings.
Confirm your selection withOK.
Adjust the settings using either the
and sensors or the and
sensors.
Confirm your selection withOK.
The setting with the coloured
background is always the selected
setting; it can be confirmed directly
with OK.
Touch the sensor if you wish to
switch to the previous menu level or
terminate the process.
Every touch of the display is confirmed
by a keypad tone. You can switch off
this keypad tone in Settings mode.
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Using for the first time
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 appliance will start to cool and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
Miele will appear in the display.
When you switch the refrigeration
appliance on for the first time, you will
be asked to configure the following
settings:
- 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 appliance has been
integrated into your Wi-Fi network via
the App, the message Connection
successful will appear in your appliance's
display.
Confirm the process with OK again.
If the Wi-Fi connection is active, will
appear in the display.
Select Skip if you would prefer to set
up Miele@home later.
Touch the sensor if you want to
return to the previous menu level.
Set-up successful appears in the display.
Confirm the initial set-up with OK.
The main screen will appear in the
display (see "Guide to the appliance -
Main screen").
You cannot cancel the initial set-up
process. The only way to terminate the
process is to switch off the
refrigeration appliance, though the
process will continue when the
appliance is switched back on.
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Switching the appliance on
Open the appliance door.
Switch the refrigeration appliance on
by pressing the On/Off switch.
The appliance will start to cool and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
Miele will appear in the appliance
display, followed by the main screen.
°C
-18
The message Freezer temperature too
high. Max. temperature °C will appear in
the display when the appliance is
switched on for the first time or until the
selected temperature has been reached
in the freezer.
An alarm sounds.
Confirm the message with OK.
The message will disappear from the
display and the alarm will stop.
However, the message may reappear in
the display after a short time.
As soon as the selected temperature
has been reached in the freezer, the
message will disappear completely from
the display and the alarm will stop.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it. Do not
place food in the freezer until the
temperature has dropped to at least
-18°C.
Risk of damage due to high
humidity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external refrigeration appliance
panels. This condensation can cause
corrosion 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
appliance on if you are going to be
away for a long period of time.
Do not leave the refrigeration
appliance unattended for a long
period of time while it is switched on.
Switching off the appliance
Switch the appliance off by pressing
the On/Off switch.
The cooling and interior lighting are
switched off.
Please note: The refrigeration
appliance is not disconnected from
the power supply when it is switched
off with the On/Off switch.
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Switching off for longer periods
of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on
holiday:
Switch the appliance off.
Switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or switch off
the mains circuit breaker.
Risk of damage due to frozen
water intake pipe.
If the water supply is turned off while
the ice cube maker is still in
operation, the water intake pipe may
freeze.
Switch the Ice/Water dispenser off if
the water supply is to be interrupted
(e.g. during holidays).
Turn off the tap for the water supply
(approx. 3hours before switching off
the appliance to avoid the build-up of
mould caused by stagnant water).
Empty the ice cube container.
Clean the appliance.
Clean the water filter.
Leave the door ajar to air the
appliance and to prevent odours
building up.
If, during a long absence, the
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 appliance.
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In Settings mode , you can select
different functions of the refrigeration
appliance and alter their settings,
allowing you to adjust the appliance to
suit your requirements.
Only the functions in Settings mode
that require further explanation are
described below.
The door alarm and other warnings are
automatically disabled when the
appliance is in Settings mode.
Switching the Keypad lock /
on or off
Switching on the Keypad lock prevents
an inadvertent temperature adjustment
or unwanted changes while in Settings
mode.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectKeypad lock and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors 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 in the display to
indicate that the sensor lock is switched
on.
The message Press OK for 6 seconds to
unlock will appear in the display if you
select a sensor while the sensor lock is
switched on.
Follow the instructions in the display.
The display is unlocked briefly so you
can adjust settings as required. Closing
the appliance door will reactivate the
sensor lock.
Switching Eco modeon or
off
Eco modeis useful when going on a
holiday, for example, if you do not wish
to switch off the appliance completely
or do not need a high degree of cooling.
Energy consumption inEco mode is
lower than in normal operation.
The freezer is regulated to a
temperature of -16°C.
If the SuperFreeze function is
switched on, it will be switched off
whenEco mode is selected.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectEco mode and touch
OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to switch
Eco mode On or Off and confirm your
selection with OK.
Only the changed temperature in the
display indicates thatEco mode is
switched on.
Useful tip: You can also switch off the
Eco modefunction by directly adjusting
the temperature (see "The correct
temperature - Setting the
temperature").
Health risk due to consumption
of spoiled food.
The shelf life and quality of food may
be affected if the temperature
remains above -18°C for an extended
period.
Only ever switch on theEco mode
function for a limited period.
When switching to Eco mode, ensure
that the food in the freezer is already
properly frozen.
Do not freeze any new food while the
Eco modefunction is switched on.
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Carrying out a Self test
Perform a Self test if you feel that your
refrigeration appliance is not functioning
properly and needs to be checked for
any malfunctions.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectSelf test and touch
OK to confirm your selection.
Touch the sensor if you wish to
terminate the process.
The Self test starts and the appliance is
checked for any faults or malfunctions.
- If the Self test does not detect any
faults or malfunctions, the display will
show the message System restart.
- If the Self test does discover any
faults or malfunctions, they are
indicated as error messages in the
display.
An alarm tone also sounds.
If you find the alarm disruptive, you
can switch it off early by touching the
sensor.
Make a note of the error message(s)
displayed.
Contact customer service and inform
them of the error message(s) in the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
System restart will appear in the display.
The appliance will briefly switch off and
then back on automatically.
Self test completed will appear in the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
The main screen will appear in the
display.
Switching on the Door
assistant
You can choose between the two Door
assistants Push2open and Pull2open.
The factory default Door assistant is
Push2open.
The Push2open Door assistant is
suitable for furniture fronts without
handles. The door will open
automatically when you gently press
against it.
The Pull2open Door assistant is suitable
for furniture fronts with handles. The
appliance door can be opened easily
and with little effort.
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 the
automatic door opening is still
extended. If you have closed the
appliance door despite this, leave it
closed for 5 minutes. The automatic
door opening will reset itself.
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Switching onPush2open
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDoor assistant and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Mode and confirm your selection with
OK.
Use the and sensors to select
Push2open and confirm your selection
with OK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
previous menu level.
– Adjusting the intensity
You can also adjust the intensity of the
Push2openfunction. The lower the
intensity, the less force is required when
you push against the appliance door.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDoor assistant and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to
selectIntensity and touch OK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
the desired intensity (Low, Medium,
High) and select OK to confirm your
selection.
- Adjusting the duration of the
AutoClose 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
sensors to selectDoor assistant and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to
selectAutoClose and touch OK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
the duration (5 to 30 seconds) and
confirm your selection with OK.
To protect against unintentional
opening: If you do not pull the
appliance door open, it will close again
by itself after the duration defined by
you.
Switching onPull2open
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDoor assistant and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Mode and confirm your selection with
OK.
Use the and sensors to select
Pull2open and confirm your selection
with OK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
previous menu level.
– Adjusting the intensity
You can also adjust the intensity of the
Pull2openfunction. The lower the
intensity, the less force is required when
you pull the appliance door open.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDoor assistant and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
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Use the and sensors to
selectIntensity and touch OK to
confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
the desired intensity (Low, Medium,
High) and touch OK to confirm your
selection.
Switching off the Door
assistant
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDoor assistant and
confirm your selection with OK.
Use the and sensors to select
Mode and confirm your selection with
OK.
Use the and sensors to select Off
and confirm your selection with OK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
previous menu level.
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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 Wi-Fi
network.
Connect your refrigeration appliance
as described in “Using for the first
time”.
Deactivating Miele@home
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectMiele@home and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Deactivate and confirm your selection
with OK.
Deactivation successful will appear in the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
Your refrigeration appliance is now
disconnected from your Wi-Fi network.
The symbol will go out in the display.
Activating Miele@home
If you have previously activated
Miele@home and then deactivated
the connection, you can reactivate the
connection.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectMiele@home and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Activate and confirm your selection
with OK.
Activation successful will appear in the
display.
Confirm the message with OK.
If the Wi-Fi connection is active, will
appear in the display.
Checking the Wi-Fi connection status
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectMiele@home and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Connection status and confirm your
selection with OK.
Information about the Wi-Fi connection
status will appear in the display:
- connected: strong connection
- connected: average connection
- connected: weak connection
- : no connection
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Setting up Miele@home again
If you have changed your Wi-Fi network,
you can set up Miele@home again for
your appliance.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectMiele@home and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Set up again and confirm your
selection with OK.
Reset configuration?will appear in the
display.
Use the and sensors to select
Yes or No and confirm your selection
with OK.
Resetting the network configuration
Reset the appliance's settings to the
factory 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, in the case of the latter, a
previous owner is no longer able to
access the appliance.
Reset the settings of the refrigeration
appliance as described in the chapter
“Resetting the settings to their
factory default settings ”.
Switching off Demo mode
Demo mode allows the appliance to
be presented in a showroom without
the cooling system being switched
on. Do not activate this setting for
domestic use.
If Demo mode has been switched on
at the factory, will show in the
display.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDemo mode and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Press OK for 4 seconds to deactivate will
appear in the display.
Follow the instructions in the display.
The countdown Demo mode will deactivate
in seconds will appear in the display.
Demo mode deactivated. Appliance cooling
switched on will appear in the display.
Confirm the message with OK.
The main screen will appear in the
display.
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Resetting the settings to their factory default settings
You can reset the appliance's settings to their default settings.
Reset the appliance's settings to the factory 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, in the case of
the latter, a previous owner is no longer able to access the appliance.
In Settings mode, use the and sensors to selectFactory default settings
and touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select Reset and confirm your selection with OK.
After a short while, Settings reset will appear in the display.
Confirm the message with OK.
The initial setup process restarts (see “Using for the first time - Before using for the
first time”).
The refrigeration appliance's settings will be reset to the following values:
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Function Factory default setting
Language English
Display brightness middle value
(4 of 7 segments)
Colour scheme black
/ 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 lighting Automatic
Dispenser unit switched on
Sabbath mode switched off
Water filter display switched on
Temperature -18°C
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Selecting settings for lighting
the Ice/Water dispenser
In Settings mode, you can select
settings for the lighting of the Ice/
Water dispenser.
Lighting for Ice/Water dispenser
switches on automatically
The lighting is automatically switched
on when a container is placed under the
Ice/Water dispenser.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDispenser lighting and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Mode and confirm your selection with
OK.
Use the and sensors to select
Automatic and confirm your selection
with OK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
main screen.
Lighting for Ice/Water dispenser
switches on manually
The lighting is switched on by pressing
any sensor on the control panel of the
Ice/Water dispenser.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDispenser lighting and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Mode and confirm your selection with
OK.
Use the and sensors to select
Manual and confirm your selection
with OK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
main screen.
Lighting for Ice/Water dispenser
switches off after a certain time
The Ice/Water dispenser lighting
switches off after a set time (0–
30seconds).
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDispenser lighting and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
AutoOff and confirm your selection
with OK.
Use the and sensors to set the
time you want. Keeping your finger on
the sensor changes the time
continuously.
Confirm your selection withOK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
main screen.
Switching off the Ice/Water dispenser
lighting
The Ice/Water dispenser lighting is
switched off completely.
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In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDispenser lighting and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Mode and confirm your selection with
OK.
Use the and sensors to select Off
and confirm your selection with OK.
Touch the sensor to return to the
main screen.
Switching Sabbath modeon
or off
The refrigeration appliance has a
Sabbath mode to support the observance
of religious customs.
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
you cannot configure 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
sensors to selectSabbath mode and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select On
or Off and confirm your selection with
OK.
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
will appear in the display and the
display brightness will be reduced (the
display does not change when the
appliance door is closed).
When Sabbath mode is switched on,
the following functions are switched off:
- the Door assistant
(with furniture fronts without handles,
the appliance door will have to be
pulled from the bottom or side)
- the lighting
- all acoustic and visual signals
- the temperature display
- the SuperFreeze function
(if previously switched on)
- the ice cube maker
(if previously switched on)
- The Ice/Water dispenser
(if previously switched on)
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You can still select:
- the sensor for Settings mode so
that Sabbath mode can be switched off.
The Sabbath mode function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
125hours.
Health risk due to consumption
of spoiled food.
As a power cut during Sabbath mode
is not indicated, frozen goods 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, use
it as soon as possible or cook it
before freezing it again.
Switching on, switching off, or
resetting theWater filter
display
Depending on the quantity of ice cubes
produced, the Water filter display will
remind you approx. every 6months that
the water filter needs to be cleaned.
Clean the water filter will appear in the
display.
See “Cleaning and care - Cleaning the
water filter (IntensiveClear mesh filter)”
for information on how to clean the
IntensiveClear water filter.
The first time the water filterneeds to
be cleaned, the display will remind you
automatically; the reminder does not
need to be switched on separately.
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Switching on theWater filter display
If theWater filter display has been
switched off, it must be switched on
again if required.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectWater filter display
and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensors to select On
and confirm your selection with OK.
The Water filter display has been switched
on.
Switching off theWater filter display
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectWater filter display
and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensors to select Off
and confirm your selection with OK.
TheWater filter display has been switched
off.
Resetting theWater 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 approx. 6months.
If you do not reset the reminder, it will
appear again and again.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectWater filter display
and selectOK to confirm your
selection.
Use the and sensors to select
Reset and confirm your selection with
OK.
The Clean the water filtermessage
disappears from the display.
The Water filter display has been activated
for the next time the water filter requires
cleaning.
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature to ensure the shelf life of
food. Reducing the temperature reduces
the growth rate of microorganisms.
Food does not spoil as quickly.
To freeze fresh food, a temperature of
-18°C is required. This will prolong the
storage life of your food and retain its
quality.
As soon as the temperature rises above
-10°C, the bacteria become active in
the food again so it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be refrozen.
Food may be refrozen once it has been
cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved during cooking destroy most
bacteria.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
- the more often the door is opened and
the longer it is kept open.
- the more food is stored in it.
- the warmer the food is which is being
put into it.
- the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration
appliance. This refrigeration appliance
is designed for use within specific
ambient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use it in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
Setting the temperature
Touch the sensor for setting the
temperature.
The previously set temperature will
appear.
Use the and sensors to set the
temperature. Keeping your finger on
the sensor changes the temperature
continuously.
Confirm the temperature setting
withOK or wait approx. 8seconds
after the last touch of a sensor. The
temperature will then be adopted
automatically.
Useful 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
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours if the appliance is full
before checking the temperature. It will
take this long for the required
temperature to be reached.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, adjust it
again.
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Temperature range
The temperature can be set from -14°C
to -24°C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can
affect the time it takes for the
appliance to reach the lowest
temperature.
If the ambient temperature is too
high, the appliance may not reach the
lowest temperature.
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SuperFreeze function
For best results, switch on the
SuperFreeze function before putting
fresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Exceptions:
- When placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
- If you only freeze up to 2kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on SuperFreeze
SuperFreeze should be switched on 4–
6hours before you place food in the
freezer. When freezing the maximum
amount of food the SuperFreeze
function should be switched on
24hours beforehand.
Touch the sensor for setting the
temperature.
Touch the sensor to switch the
SuperFreeze function on.
The symbol will be highlighted in
colour and the newly set temperature
value of -30°C will appear in the
display.
Confirm the setting with OK or wait
approx. 8seconds after the last touch
of the sensor. The setting will then be
automatically adopted.
The symbol will light up in the
temperature display.
The appliance will run at maximum
power.
Switching off SuperFreeze
Touch the sensor for setting the
temperature.
The symbol will be highlighted in
colour and the temperature value of
-30°C is shown in the display.
Touch the sensor to switch the
SuperFreeze function off.
The symbol is no longer highlighted in
colour and the previous temperature
setting appears again in the display.
Confirm the setting with OK or wait
approx. 8seconds after the last touch
of the sensor. The setting will then be
automatically adopted.
The symbol disappears from the
temperature display.
The refrigeration appliance will run at
normal power again.
If you do not switch off the SuperFreeze
function, it will turn itself off
automatically after approx. 54hours.
The quantity of fresh food placed in the
freezer will determine the time before
SuperFreeze switches off.
The appliance will then run at normal
power again.
Useful tip: To save energy, you should
manually switch the SuperFreeze
function off once the freezer reaches a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder. Check the temperature in the
freezer.
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The appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarm
TheFreezer temperature too high. Max.
temperature °C message appears in the
display if the temperature in the freezer
zone becomes too warm.
An alarm also sounds.
The temperature display shows the
highest value that occurred during the
temperature rise.
The acoustic and visual signals are
triggered, 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 room air enters the freezer as
food is being loaded, rearranged or
taken out
- when freezing large amounts of food
at once
- when you freeze fresh food that is still
warm
- after a power cut.
The alarm will stop and the message in
the display will go out as soon as the
reason for the alarm has been resolved.
Health risk due to consumption
of spoiled food.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long time,
the frozen goods may start to defrost.
This shortens the shelf 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, use
it as soon as possible or cook it
before freezing it again.
Switching the temperature alarm off
early
Before you switch the temperature
alarm off, you must determine the
cause and rectify it.
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
Touch the OKsensor.
The alarm will stop and the message will
disappear from the display.
Temperature and door alarm
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Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the appliance
door has been left open for longer than
2minutes.
In addition, theClose the door message
will appear in the display.
As soon as the door is closed, the alarm
will stop and the message in the display
will disappear.
Switching the door alarm off early
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
Touch the OKsensor.
The alarm will stop and the message will
disappear from the display.
The alarm will sound again and the
message will reappear in the display
after a while if the appliance door has
not been closed.
Adjusting the interior fittings
89
Moving or removing the
adjustable shelves
Hold the shelf on both sides 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 refit it in the
required position in the guide with the
catches.
Make sure that the shelf is straight.
Removing the shelf above the
ice cube maker
Use both hands to grip the front of
the shelf from below and press it on
both sides until you feel resistance.
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.
Adjusting the interior fittings
90
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°
because 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
basket out.
To refit it, pull the telescopic
runners out as far as they will go.
Place the freezer basket on the
runners.
Slide the basket all the way back in
until it engages in the snap fastening.
Freezing and storing food
91
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and flavour are maintained.
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
reabsorbed by the cells. In practice this
means 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 much less
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during defrosting, and very
little water collects around the
defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, make sure to check:
- that the packaging is not damaged
- the use-by date and
- the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored at the store.
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
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cooler bag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer as soon as
possible after returning home.
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Home freezing
Only freeze food which is fresh and in
good condition.
Tips on home freezing
- The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre-cooked
meals.
- The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream,
mayonnaise, eggs in their shells,
onions, whole raw apples and pears.
- To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched before
freezing. To blanch, immerse the
trimmed and washed vegetables in
boiling water for 2-3 minutes. 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
considerably longer.
- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets,
schnitzel or rolled meat with a sheet
of plastic freezer film. This prevents
them from freezing together in a block.
- Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing. The taste or intensity
of some spices alters when frozen.
- Allow hot foods and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in
the freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
- Plastic cling wrap
- Tubular polyethylene film
- Aluminum foil
- Freezer containers and bags
Unsuitable packing material
- Wrapping paper
- Grease-proof paper
- Cellophane
- Bin bags
- Plastic shopping bags
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer burn on food.
Close the packaging tightly with
- Rubber bands
- Plastic clips
- String or bag ties
- Freezer tape
Useful tip: Freezer bags and tubular
polyethylene film may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Label the packaging with the contents
and the date of freezing.
Before placing food in the
appliance
When freezing more than 2kg of fresh
food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function some time before placing the
food in the freezer (see “Using
SuperFreeze”).
Freezing and storing food
93
This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed
anywhere in the freezer, preferably in
the lowest freezer basket.
Place large quantities of food in the
large freezer basket.
Place the food to be frozen 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.
Please follow the guidelines in the ta-
ble below regarding recommended
weights for the baskets:
Upper
freezer
basket
Lower
freezer
basket
F2671Vi 20 kg 20 kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food varies greatly,
even when a constant temperature of
-18°C is maintained. Even in frozen
products, degradation processes take
place, only at a much slower rate. For
example, fat can become rancid from
contact with oxygen in the air. Lean
meat can therefore be stored
approximately twice as long as fatty
meat.
The storage times quoted are guide
values for the storage life of different
food groups in the freezer.
Food group Storage time
(months)
Ice cream 2 to 6
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6
Cheese 2 to 4
Fish, oily 1 to 2
Fish, lean 1 to 5
Sausage, ham 1 to 3
Game, pork 1 to 12
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18
Herbs 6 to 10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
By keeping the freezer at a constant
temperature of -18°C and taking
appropriate hygiene measures, you can
maximize the storage life of your food
and avoid food waste.
Freezing and storing food
94
Defrosting frozen food
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
- in a microwave oven
- in an oven using “Fan Heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
- at room temperature
- in the refrigerator section (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)
- in a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially defrosted fish or
meat can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Thicker pieces of meat and fish (e.g.
minced beef, chicken, fish fillet) should
not come into contact with other food
when defrosting. Collect the defrosting
liquid and then pour it away, making
sure you wash the container it was in,
the sink and your hands.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature 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
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
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.
Operating the Ice/Water dispenser
95
The Ice/Water dispenser requires a
mains water connection in order for it
to operate (see “Installation – Water
connection”).
If you do not dispense chilled water or
ice from the Ice/Water dispenser for a
long period of time, the water/ice may
become stale. Regularly dispense
water/ice in order to achieve the best
water quality.
Risk of injury from broken glass.
Use a sturdy container for collecting
water and ice cubes.
Risk of injury due to incorrect
handling.
Risk of injury from holding your hands
under the Ice/Water dispenser.
Do not hold your hands under the
Ice/Water dispenser.
Risk of injury due to incorrect
handling.
Risk of injury from reaching into the
discharge opening of the ice cube
container.
Never reach into the discharge
opening of the ice cube container.
Risk to health due to
contaminated water.
The consumption of polluted water
can lead to health problems.
The first 5 glasses of chilled water
and the first 30–40 ice cubes made
after the Ice/Water dispenser 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 using it for the first
time as well as when using the
appliance again after it has been
switched off for a long time.
Risk of damage due to blocking
of the ice cube maker.
The ice maker can become blocked
and, as a result, be damaged.
Do not place any bottles or food into
the ice cube container to chill them
quickly.
If the Ice/Water dispenser is not used
again within 2minutes or if the
appliance door is opened, the Ice/
Water dispenser will switch to standby
mode automatically and the lighting
will go out.
After it has been activated again, it can
take a few seconds before chilled
water and ice is dispensed again.
Operating the Ice/Water dispenser
96
Switching the Dispenser
unit on
Ice cubes can only be made when the
ice cube container is completely
closed.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDispenser unit and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select On
and confirm your selection with OK.
Close the appliance door.
The Ice/Water dispenser is now ready
for operation.
All sensors in the Ice/Water dispenser
control panel should now be highlighted
in white.
If this is not the case, the system lock
has been activated (the sensor will
be highlighted in white; see “Operating
the Ice/Water dispenser – Switching
the system lock on/off”).
Once the freezer has cooled down to its
set temperature, the ice cube maker will
fill with water.
As soon as the water is frozen, ice
cubes will fall out of the ice cube maker
into the ice cube container.
Ice cube production is halted
automatically when the ice cube
container is full.
After the Ice/Water dispenser has
been switched on, it can take up to
24hours until the first serving of ice
cubes is ready.
After the appliance door has been
opened and closed, it can take several
seconds until the Ice/Water dispenser
is ready for operation and the sensors
can be operated again.
Dispensing chilled water
After the initial commissioning, there
may be air in the water circuit.
Dispense water until there are no more
air bubbles.
All materials used in the Ice/Water
dispenser are odourless and do not
affect flavour.
If you dispense chilled water again
after a long period of time, the water
may be stale. In this case, pour away
the first 15glasses of water.
Regularly dispense water/ice in order
to obtain the best water quality.
Place a sturdy container under the
Ice/Water dispenser.
Press and hold the chilled water
sensor.
Chilled water will be dispensed from the
spout as long as the sensor is pressed.
After approx. 30seconds, dispensing is
ended automatically. If you wish to
dispense more water, wait 5seconds
and then press the sensor again.
If you want the water to be colder,
dispense ice cubes into the container
beforehand.
If a large amount of water is
dispensed, the water can become
warmer.
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Dispensing ice cubes and crushed ice
After the Ice/Water dispenser has
been switched on, it can take up to
24hours until the first serving of ice
cubes is ready.
Place a sturdy container under the
Ice/Water dispenser.
Press and hold the sensor for ice
cubes or crushed ice.
Ice will be dispensed from the spout as
long as the sensor is pressed.
After approx. 30seconds, dispensing is
ended automatically. If you wish to
dispense more ice, wait 5seconds and
then press the sensor again.
Take your finger off the sensor when
the container is almost full. Otherwise
it will overfill or the ice will block the
spout.
The ice cube maker can make up to
approx. 2.4kg of ice cubes in
24hours.
The amount of ice cubes produced
depends on the temperature in the
freezer. The lower the temperature,
the more ice cubes are produced
within a given time.
Empty and clean the ice cube
container at regular intervals, or at
least when you have not produced
any ice cubes for longer than a week
(see “Cleaning and care – Emptying
and cleaning the ice cube
container”).
This will ensure that you always have
fresh ice cubes, and the ice cubes
will not clump together.
Switching the Dispenser
unit off
Turn off the tap of the water supply
approx. 3hours before switching off
the refrigeration appliance to avoid
the build-up of mould caused by
stagnant water.
In Settings mode, use the and
sensors to selectDispenser unit and
touch OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensors to select Off
and confirm your selection with OK.
The Ice/Water dispenser is now
switched off; the sensors in the control
panel are no longer highlighted in white.
Operating the Ice/Water dispenser
98
Switching the system lock on/
off
You can use the system lock to protect
the Ice/Water dispenser from
unauthorised use, such as by children.
Touch the sensor until it is
highlighted in white and a short tone
sounds.
The remaining sensors of the Ice/Water
dispenser are now locked and cannot be
selected.
To switch off the system lock, touch
the sensor for approx. 3seconds
until it is no longer highlighted in
white and a short tone sounds.
Automatic defrosting
99
The appliance is equipped with a
"NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the appliance
collects on the evaporator and is
automatically defrosted and dissipated
from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in the
freezer will not defrost with this system.
Cleaning and care
100
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the lighting.
Risk of damage due to moisture
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaning
appliance can damage plastic parts
and electrical components.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance.
The data plate located inside the
refrigeration appliance must not be
removed. It contains information
which is required in the event of a
fault.
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. powder
cleaners and cream cleaners
- solvent-based cleaning agents
- stainless steel cleaning agents
- dishwasher cleaner
- oven sprays
- glass cleaning agents
- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers
- dirt erasers
- sharp metal scrapers.
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used in the interior of the
refrigeration appliance must be food
safe.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little dishwashing liquid to clean
the appliance.
The drip tray grille, back and frame of
the Ice/Water dispenser are finished
with a high-quality surface coating. It
is resistant to soiling and easy to clean.
Cleaning and care
101
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning and maintenance.
The surface coating will be damaged.
Do not treat the drip tray grille, back
and frame of the Ice/Water dispenser
with
– stainless steel cleaning agents:
The coating will be damaged.
– Miele care product for stainless
steel:
This will cause noticeable smearing.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning.
The surface coating will be damaged.
Do not clean the drip tray or the drip
tray grille of the Ice/Water dispenser
in the dishwasher.
Risk of damage caused by
adhesives.
Adhesives will damage the surface
coating, causing it to lose its dirt-
repellent properties.
Do not adhere sticky notes,
transparent tape, masking tape or
other adhesives to parts of the Ice/
Water dispenser.
Before cleaning the appliance
Switch the 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").
Cleaning and care
102
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Clean the appliance regularly, or at
least once a month.
Remove soiling immediately to
prevent it from drying on.
Clean the interior with a solution of
lukewarm water and a little
dishwashing liquid. Rinse all parts by
hand. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
After cleaning, wipe with a damp
cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the door open for a short time
to air out the appliance and avoid the
formation of odours.
Aluminium frames
The frames on the shelves are partially
made from aluminium.
Aluminium is a dynamic material. The
reflection and appearance of
aluminium changes in different lights
and environments and depending on
the angle you view it from. It is also
susceptible to scratching.
The aluminium frames may become
discoloured or get damaged if soiling
is left on for too long.
Remove any soiling from the
aluminium frames immediately.
Emptying and cleaning the ice
cube container
Clean the ice cube container
regularly. This ensures that fresh ice
cubes are always produced.
Empty the ice cube container on a
regular basis. This prevents ice cubes
from freezing together.
The ice cube container is very heavy
when filled. Pull it out using both
hands.
Open the appliance door.
Lift the ice cube container with both
hands and pull it forwards to remove
it from the refrigeration appliance.
Empty the ice cube container and
rinse it with warm water.
Dry the ice cube container thoroughly
so that new ice cubes will not freeze
onto the surfaces.
Cleaning and care
103
To reinsert the ice cube container,
push it into the refrigeration appliance
until it clicks into position.
If you cannot push the ice cube
container back in all the way, turn the
screw conveyor inside a little.
Cleaning the drip tray
The drip tray catches excess water.
To avoid a build-up of odour, the drip
tray should be cleaned every day.
Remove the drip tray grille.
Remove the drip tray and clean it.
Dry the drip tray with a cloth.
Reinsert the drip tray and the drip tray
grille.
Cleaning the door seal
Risk of damage due to incorrect
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 seals.
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy 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 and care
104
Cleaning the water filter
(IntensiveClear mesh filter)
Depending on the quantity of ice cubes
produced, the IntensiveClear mesh filter
must be cleaned approx. every
6months.
Clean the water filter appears 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 mesh out of the back of the
filter cartridge 3..
Rinse the mesh under lukewarm
running water. Turn the mesh over
under the running water to clean it on
all sides.
4.
Reinsert the mesh into the back of
the filter cartridge 4..
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105
5.
Slide the filter cartridge as far as it will
go into the filter opening 5.), making
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
running out.
If the filter cartridge is not fitted
correctly, there is a risk of water
leaking out of the 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 via the Settings mode
in the display (see "Selecting further
settings - Resetting the Water filter
display").
After cleaning
Refit all shelves and accessories in
the appliance.
Switch the appliance on again.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
on for a while so that the freezer can
cool down quickly.
Once the freezer has reached the
required temperature, place the
frozen food back in the freezer
baskets.
Switch the SuperFreeze function
off as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
Water filter
106
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
regularly.
After inserting a new water filter,
dispose 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 in the
display.
Clean the IntensiveClear mesh filter
(see “Cleaning and care - Cleaning
the water filter (IntensiveClear mesh
filter)”).
Problem solving guide
107
Many malfunctions and minor faults that can occur in daily operation can be
corrected without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because
you will not need a service call.
You can find information on how to remedy faults yourself at
www.miele.com.au/service or www.miele.co.nz/service and on the Miele website.
Please note, however, that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service
visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and remedy
If you feel that your
refrigeration appliance is
not working properly,
you can perform a Self
test. Your appliance will
be checked for any faults
or malfunctions.
Any errors identified during the Self test are shown in
the display.
Perform the Self test (see “Selecting further
settings - Carrying out a Self test”).
If necessary, contact customer service and inform
them of the error message(s) in the display.
The refrigeration
appliance is not getting
cold and the interior
lighting does not come
on when the appliance
door is opened.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on. The temperature appears
in the display.
The plug is not properly inserted into the socket or the
socket is not switched on.
Insert the plug into the socket correctly and switch
on.
The mains circuit breaker has tripped. There could be
a fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
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108
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The ventilation gaps in the housing unit are covered or
have become too dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a regular
basis.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently, or
a large amount of fresh food has been placed inside or
frozen at the same time.
Only open the 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.
Close the appliance door.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and increase the energy
consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The higher
the room temperature, the longer the compressor will
run.
See the information in "Installation - Location".
The refrigeration appliance was not properly installed
in the niche.
See the information in “Installation” and “Installing
the appliance”.
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109
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and for longer
periods of time. The
temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
The door is not properly closed.
Check whether the appliance door closes properly.
A large amount of food was placed in the freezer at
once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch the SuperFreeze
function off earlier.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The temperature
in the 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
refrigeration appliance.
If the ambient temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer to
become too warm.
See the information in "Installation - Installation
location".
Increase the ambient temperature.
The compressor runs
continuously.
This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
runs at a lower speed when less cooling is required.
This increases the running time of the compressor.
Food has frozen
together.
The food packaging was not dry when loaded 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.
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Problem Possible cause and remedy
No alarm sounds despite
an appliance door being
open.
You have deactivated the alarm.
Switch the alarm back on via the Settings mode .
The Sabbath mode function is switched on: The
temperature display is dark and the symbol is
shown in the display.
You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time (see
"Selecting further settings - Switching Sabbath
mode on and off").
The door of the
appliance cannot be
opened.
The Pull2openDoor assistant is switched on but the
appliance has a handle-free furniture front.
With handle-free furniture fronts, switch on the
Push2openDoor assistant (see “Selecting further
settings - Switching on the Door assistant ”).
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
assistant is deactivated.
Pull the door open from the bottom or from the side.
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Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and remedy
The alarm sounds and
the message Freezer
temperature too high. Max.
temperature °C appears in
the display.
The temperature in the freezer has risen significantly.
This could be due to, for example:
– the freezer door being opened too often, or
being left open
– a large amount of food being frozen at once
– an interruption to the power supply.
If you find the alarm disruptive, you can switch it off
early by touching the OK sensor.
The alarm will stop.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
The message will disappear from the display and the
alarm will stop.
The temperature display will show the highest
temperature that was reached in the freezer zone.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has started
to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food may only
be refrozen after it has been cooked.
In the event of a power cut, 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 container
when they expand.
The alarm sounds and
the message Close the
door appears in the
display.
The appliance door is open.
Close the appliance door.
If you want to switch the alarm off early, touch the
OK sensor in the display.
The alarm will stop.
The temperature display
is dark and the symbol
lights up in the display.
Sabbath mode is switched on. The interior lighting is
switched off and the refrigeration appliance is cooling.
You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time (see
“Selecting further settings - Switching Sabbath
mode on and off”).
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Message Possible cause and remedy
F Please call Miele Service
appears in the display
and an alarm sounds.
There is a fault.
Make a note of the fault message if necessary.
Call Miele.
To switch the alarm off, touch the symbol.
The fault message will not disappear from the display
until the fault has been rectified.
The symbol lights up in
the display. The
refrigeration appliance
does not get cold, but
the appliance controls
are working.
Demo mode is switched on. Demo mode allows the
appliance to be presented in a showroom without the
cooling system being switched on. Do not activate
this setting for domestic use.
Switch off Demo mode (see “Selecting further
settings - Switching off Demo mode ”).
Problems with the Ice/Water dispenser
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The Ice/Water dispenser
cannot be switched on.
The refrigeration appliance is not connected to the
power supply.
Check that the refrigeration appliance is connected
to the electricity supply.
The system lock of the Ice/Water dispenser is active
(the sensor is highlighted in white).
Switch off the system lock (see “Operating the Ice/
Water dispenser – Switching the system lock on/
off”).
The Ice/Water dispenser
is not immediately ready
for operation after
having been switched
on.
This is not a fault. After the appliance door has been
opened and closed, it can take several seconds until
the Ice/Water dispenser is ready for operation.
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Problem Possible cause and remedy
No ice cubes are
dispensed.
The Ice/Water dispenser spout is blocked by clumps
of ice.
Remove the ice that has clumped together.
Empty the ice cube container at the latest if you
have not produced any ice cubes for a week (see
“Cleaning and care – Emptying and cleaning the ice
cube container”).
After the Ice/Water dispenser has been switched on,
it can take up to 24hours until the first serving of ice
cubes is ready.
The chilled water from
the Ice/Water dispenser
does not taste good.
If you dispense chilled water again after a long period
of time, it may be stale.
In this case, pour away the first 15glasses of water.
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Problems with the ice cube maker
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The ice cube maker is
not producing any ice
cubes or no chilled
water is being
dispensed.
The appliance or the Ice/Water dispenser has not
been switched on.
Make sure that the appliance is switched on.
Make sure that the Ice/Water dispenser is switched
on.
The mains water connection has not been installed.
Make sure that the mains water connection is
installed correctly.
The tap is not turned on or has not been vented.
Turn on the tap.
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 is too high.
Set the temperature in the freezer lower (see “The
correct temperature”).
The freezer door has been opened too frequently,
causing the compressor to turn on more often and the
ice cube maker has iced up.
Only open the door when necessary and for as short
a time as possible.
The water pressure is too low.
Check whether the water pressure is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
Check if an incorrect valve has been installed,
making the pressure too low.
After the Ice/Water dispenser has been switched on,
it can take up to 24hours until the first serving of ice
cubes is ready.
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Problem Possible cause and remedy
The ice cube maker is
only producing small ice
cubes.
Several household appliances connected to the mains
water connection are in operation. This 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 pressure is
between 200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
Check if an incorrect valve has been installed.
The ice cube maker is
producing only a few or
deformed ice cubes or
only a little cold water is
being dispensed.
The water filter is clogged.
Check whether the water filter needs to be changed
or cleaned.
The water pressure is too low.
Check whether the water pressure is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
The temperature in the freezer is too high.
Set 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 if the ice cube container is dirty and clean it if
necessary.
The ice cube maker 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.
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Problem Possible cause and remedy
Water is flowing out of
the appliance.
The water intake is faulty.
Close the tap immediately.
Check the water pipe for damage.
Call Miele immediately.
Check whether the water pressure is too high.
If the water pressure is too high, this can cause leaks
(see “Installation - Water connection”).
Check whether the water pressure is between
200kPa and 800kPa (2bar and 8bar).
Check if an incorrect valve has been installed.
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The interior lighting is not working
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
The Sabbath modefunction is switched on: The
temperature display is dark and the symbol lights up
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
components.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
must only be repaired or replaced by a qualified
technician.
Danger of injury from LED lighting.
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Call Miele.
Noises
118
Normal
noises
What causes 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 coolant is circulating
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
appliance.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Please bear in mind that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating
in the system is unavoidable.
Noises Possible cause and remedy
Rattling,
vibrating,
clinking
The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance
using a spirit level. Do so by raising or lowering the adjustable
feet underneath 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
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You can find information on how to
remedy faults yourself and about Miele
spare parts at www.miele.com.au/
service or www.miele.co.nz/service.
Contact in case of fault
In the event of a fault which you cannot
remedy yourself, please contact Miele.
You can book a Miele customer service
call-out online at www.miele.com.au/
service or www.miele.co.nz/service.
Contact information for Miele can be
found at the end of this booklet.
Please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance when
contacting Miele. Both of these can be
found on the data plate inside the
refrigeration appliance or, depending on
the model, in the settings mode under
information.
The data plate is located inside the
refrigeration appliance.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2years.
For further information, please refer to
your warranty booklet.
Copyright and licences
120
For the purpose of operating and controlling the appliance, Miele uses proprietary
or third-party software that is not covered by open source licensing terms. These
items of software/software components are protected by copyright. The copyright
powers of Miele and third parties must be respected.
In addition, the appliance contains software components which are distributed
under open source licensing terms. You can view these open source components
along with the associated copyright notices, copies of the valid licensing terms and
any further information in the document “Open Source Information and Licenses”.
The liability and warranty arrangements for the open source licences displayed at
this location only apply in relation to the respective rights holders.
The appliance contains, in particular, software components which are licensed by
the rights holders under the GNU General Public License, version2, or the GNU
Lesser General Public License, version2.1. For a period of at least 3years following
the purchase or delivery of the appliance, Miele shall provide you or third parties
with a machine-readable copy of the source code for the open source components
contained in the appliance, which are licensed under the terms of the GNU General
Public License, version2, or the GNU Lesser General Public License, version2.1.
The source code shall be made available on a data carrier (CD-ROM, DVD or USB
stick). To obtain this source code, please contact us, specifying the product name,
serial number and purchase date, by sending us an e-mail ([email protected]) or
writing to the following address:
Miele & Cie. KG
Open Source
GTZ/TIM
Carl-Miele-Straße 29
33332 Gütersloh, Germany
We wish to draw your attention to the limited warranty for the benefit of rights
owners under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version2, and the
GNU Lesser General Public License, version2.1:
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.
Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.
Miele New Zealand Limited
Miele Global Headquarters
Germany
Miele & Cie. KG
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33332 Gütersloh
Federal Republic of Germany
IRD 98 463 631
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