Miele FNS37492IE 24" Freezer User Manual

Operating and Installation Instructions

Freezer

To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all

instructions before installing for using the appliance.

M.-Nr. 10 117 220en-US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................4

Guide to the appliance ............................................10

How to save energy ...............................................13

Turning the appliance on and off ....................................15

Before first use....................................................15

Operating the appliance ............................................15

Turning the appliance on............................................15

Turning the appliance off............................................16

Turning off the appliance in Sabbath mode ...........................16

Turning off for longer periods of time ..................................16

The right temperature .............................................17

Temperature display ...............................................17

Sets the temperature ...............................................18

Using SuperCool .................................................19

Temperature and door alarm .......................................20

Temperature alarm ................................................20

Door alarm .......................................................21

Selecting additional settings .......................................22

Safety lock 0 .....................................................22

Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) ...............................23

Acoustic signals ) ................................................25

Display brightness s...............................................26

Sabbath mode ¬ ..................................................27

Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................29

Freezer drawers on telescopic runners .................................29

Shelves .........................................................29

Freezing and storing food..........................................30

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................30

Freezing food.....................................................30

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................30

Placing food in the freezer ........................................30

Defrosting .......................................................31

Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................32

Using the cool pack................................................32

Making ice cubes .................................................33

Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ............................33

Contents

Turning the ice cube maker On/Off ....................................34

Making a large amount of ice cubes ................................34

Changing the size of the ice cubes .................................35

Setting the water quantity ...........................................35

Turning the ice cube maker On/Off with the On/Off button ..................36

Automatic defrosting..............................................37

Cleaning ........................................................38

Rinsing the ice cube maker ..........................................39

Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................40

Setting the cleaning position ......................................40

Interior and accessories ............................................43

Ventilation slits ....................................................44

Door seal ........................................................44

Frequently asked questions ........................................45

Noises ..........................................................54

Lead free certificate ...............................................55

Service / Warranty ................................................56

Warranty ......................................................56

Information for dealers/showrooms..................................57

Demo mode r.....................................................57

Caring for the environment.........................................61

Plumbing........................................................62

Information regarding the water connection .............................62

Electrical connection..............................................65

Installation information ............................................67

Side-by-side......................................................67

Location .........................................................67

Climate class ..................................................67

Ventilation .......................................................68

Ventilation slits ....................................................69

Before installation .................................................70

Installation dimensions ............................................71

Adjusting the door hinge ..........................................72

Changing the door hinging .........................................73

Installing the appliance ............................................77

Installing the custom door front .......................................85

Contact details ..................................................91

Contents

When using the appliance, follow

basic safety precautions, including

the following:

Read all instructions before

installation and use to prevent

accidents and machine damage.

This appliance conforms to current

safety requirements. Inappropriate

use can, however, lead to personal

injury and damage to property.

They contain important notes on

installation, safety, use and

maintenance. Miele cannot be held

liable for non-compliance with these

instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe

place and pass them on to any

future owner.

Correct use

This appliance is intended for use in

domestic households and similar

working and residential environments.

It is not intended for outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic

appliance to store deep-frozen food,

freeze fresh food, and make ice.

Any other usage is not supported by

the manufacturer and could be

dangerous.

This appliance is not suitable for

storing and keeping cool medicines,

blood plasma, laboratory preparations

or other such materials or products.

Incorrect use of the appliance for such

purposes can cause deterioration of the

items stored. The appliance is not

suitable for use in areas where there is

a risk of explosion.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage

resulting from improper or incorrect use

of the appliance.

The appliance can only be used by

people with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge

if they are supervised whilst using it or

have been shown how to use it in a safe

way and recognize and understand the

consequences of incorrect operation.

Safety with children

Children should be supervised in

the vicinity of the appliance.

Children ages eight and up may

only use the appliance oven without

supervision if they have been shown

how to use it in a safe manner, and if

they are able to recognize and

understand the potential risks of

improper use.

Children must not clean or service

the appliance unless they are under

supervision.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Children should be supervised when

they are near the appliance. This

appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk

of injury, do not allow children to play

with it or to use the controls. They will

not understand the potential dangers

posed by it. They should be supervised

whenever you are working in the

kitchen.

Ensure that any packing material is

disposed of safely and kept out of the

reach of children. Danger of

suffocation!

Technical safety

The coolant system is tested for

leaks.

This appliance contains the coolant

isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which

is environmentally friendly. Although it

is flammable, it does not damage the

ozone layer and does not increase the

greenhouse effect.

The use of this coolant has, however,

led to a slight increase in the noise level

of the appliance. In addition to the

noise of the compressor, you might be

able to hear the coolant flowing around

the system. This is unavoidable, and

does not have any adverse effect on

the performance of the appliance.

Care must be taken during the

transportation and setting up of the

appliance that no parts of the cooling

system are damaged. Leaking

refrigerant can damage the eyes.

In the event of any damage:

–

avoid open flames and anything that

creates a spark

–

disconnect the appliance from the

electrical power supply

–

air the room in which the appliance is

located for several minutes

–

contact Miele Technical Service

The more coolant there is in an

appliance, the larger the room in which

it should be installed. In the event of a

leakage, there is the danger of

combustible gases building up if the

appliance is in a small room.

For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m

room space is required. The amount of

coolant in the appliance is stated on the

data plate inside the appliance.

To avoid the risk of damage to the

appliance, make sure that the

connection data (fuse rating, frequency

and voltage) on the data plate

corresponds to the household supply.

Check that this is the case before

connecting the appliance. Consult a

qualified electrician if in any doubt.

Be certain your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a

qualified technician. To guarantee the

electrical safety of this appliance,

continuity must exist between the

appliance and an effective grounding

system. It is imperative that this basic

safety requirement be met. If there is

any doubt, have the electrical system of

the house checked by a qualified

electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

If the power cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by a Miele authorized

technician in order to protect the user

from harm.

Do not connect the appliance to the

electrical supply with a power bar or

extension cord. These are a fire hazard

and do not guarantee the required

safety of the appliance.

Do not use the appliance in areas

where there may be moisture or

splashing water (e.g., garages, laundry

rooms, etc.).

Moisture can reach the electrical

components and cause a short circuit.

This appliance is not to be used in

non-stationary locations, such as ships.

Do not use a damaged appliance. It

could be dangerous. Check the

appliance for visible signs of damage.

To ensure safe operation, use the

appliance only when it is installed.

The appliance must be

disconnected from the electrical supply

during installation, maintenance and

repair work, and installation work on the

water connection. The appliance is only

completely isolated from the electrical

supply when:

–

The circuit breakers on the electrical

service panel are tripped.

–

The screw-type fuses on the

electrical service panel have been

removed.

–

The power cord has been

unplugged.

Pull on the plug and not on the cord

when removing it from the outlet.

Installation, repair and maintenance

work should be performed by a Miele

authorized service technician in

accordance with national and local

safety regulations and the provided

installation instructions.

Contact Miele’s Technical Service

Department for examination, repair or

adjustment.

The ice cube maker is not intended

to be used with a hot water supply line.

Repairs and other work performed

by unauthorized persons could be

dangerous and may void the warranty.

Defective components should only

be replaced by Miele original parts.

Only with these parts can the

manufacturer guarantee the safety of

the appliance.

Proper use

The appliance is designed for use

within a certain climate range (ambient

temperatures), and should not be used

outside this range. The climate range

for your appliance is stated on the data

plate inside the appliance.

Installing it in a room with too low an

ambient temperature, e.g., a garage,

will lead to the appliance turning off for

longer periods so that it cannot

maintain the required temperature.

WARNING! Danger of damage from

overheating. May restirct operation.

Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in

structure, clear of obstruction.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

If you store fatty or greasy foods in

the appliance or the appliance door,

make sure that no oil or grease leaks

onto the plastic parts of the appliance.

This can cause the plastic to crack and

break.

Do not store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g., spray

cans). Electrical components could

cause flammable vapors to ignite.

Danger of fire and explosion.

Do not operate any electrical

equipment (e.g., an electric ice cream

maker) inside the appliance.

Danger of sparking and explosion!

Do not store cans or bottles

containing carbonated drinks or liquids

which could freeze in the freezer

section. The cans or bottles could

explode. Danger of injury and damage

to the appliance!

When cooling drinks quickly in the

freezer section, make sure bottles are

not left in for more than one hour;

otherwise they could burst, causing

injury and damage!

Never handle frozen food or the

metal parts of the appliance with wet

hands. Your hands may freeze to the

frozen food or to the metal. Danger of

frost burn!

Do not take ice cubes out with your

bare hands and never place ice cubes

or popsicles in your mouth straight from

the freezer section. The very low

temperature of the frozen ice or

popsicles can cause frost burn to the

lips and tongue. Danger of injury!

Do not refreeze partially or fully

defrosted food. Consume defrosted

food as soon as possible, as it will lose

its nutritional value and spoil if left for

too long. Defrosted food may only be

refrozen after it has been cooked.

When eating stored food, there is a

danger of food poisoning.

Storage times will depend on several

factors, including the freshness and

quality of the food, as well as the

temperature at which it is stored.

Observe the manufacturer's "use-by"

dates and storage instructions!

Use only genuine original Miele

parts. If parts or accessories from other

manufacturers are used, the warranty

may become invalid.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning and care

Do not use any oil or grease on the

door seals.

They can cause the seals to deteriorate

over time.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean

the appliance.

The steam can reach the electrical

components and cause a short circuit.

Never use a pointed or sharp-edged

object to

–

remove frost or ice

– separate frozen foods or remove ice

trays

This will damage the evaporators,

causing damage to the appliance.

Do not place electric heaters or

candles in the appliance to defrost it.

These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

de-icers

as they could contain substances

which could damage the plastic parts

or which might cause the build-up of

gases and pose a danger to health.

Rinse the ice cube maker and the

water pipes:

–

before using for the first time

–

if the ice cube maker hasn't been

used for a long time

–

regularly if the ice cube maker is

constantly on (at least once a month)

to remove ice residues and prevent

the water pipes from becoming

blocked

–

before turning off the ice cube maker

for a long period of time

Transport

Always transport the appliance in an

upright position and in its original

transport packaging to avoid damage

in transit.

The appliance is very heavy and

must be transported by two people.

Danger of injury and damage!

Disposal of your old appliance

There is a risk of suffocation.

Children playing can shut themselves in

and suffocate.

– Take the door(s) off.

– Remove the drawers.

– Leave the storage shelves in the

appliance so that children cannot

easily climb into the appliance.

Danger of electric shock.

–

Cut off the plug from the power cord

and discard.

–

Cut off the power cord from the

discarded appliance. Dispose of

separately from the appliance.

Ensure during and after disposal

that the appliance isn't stored in the

vicinity of gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When disposing of the appliance,

ensure that the refrigeration circuit is

not damaged to prevent uncontrolled

escape of the refrigerant it contains

(data on type plate) and oil.

Take care not to damage any part of

the cooling system, for example by

–

puncturing the coolant channels in

the evaporator,

–

kinking any pipework,

–

scratching the surface coating.

Caution: Spraying coolant can damage

the eyes.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND

PASS THEM ON TO ANY

FUTURE USER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Control panel

a For turning the entire appliance on

and off.

b Optical interface

(for Service use only)

c For turning the SuperCool function

on and off

d For setting the temperature

(X for colder), selection button in

settings mode.

e For confirming a selection (OK

button)

f For setting the temperature

(Y for warmer), selection button in

setting mode.

g For accessing or leaving

settings mode

h For turning off the door alarm

i Display with temperature and

symbols (symbols only visible in

settings mode, in the event of an

alarm/message; see table for

explanation of symbols)

Guide to the appliance

Explanation of symbols

Symbol Meaning Function

0 Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally

turning off the appliance, adjusting the

temperature, turning on the SuperCool

functions or entering settings.

) Acoustic signals Selection options for the keypad tone and

the door and temperature alarm tones

s Display brightness

settings

For adjusting the brightness of the display

¬ Sabbath mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off

t Power supply Confirms that the appliance is connected to

the electricity supply when it is not turned

on; flashes when there is a power cut

; Alarm Illuminates when the door alarm is activated;

flashes in case of a temperature alarm,

power failure, and additional fault messages

r Demo Mode

(only visible when

Demo mode is active)

For turning off Demo mode

Guide to the appliance

a Control panel

b Interior lighting

c Frost-free unit

d Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray

e Freezer drawers

f Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker

Guide to the appliance

Normal

energy consumption

Increased

energy consumption

Installation /

maintenance

In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed,

poorly ventilated room.

Protected from direct

sunlight.

In direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources

(radiator, range/oven).

Near a heat source (radiator,

range/oven).

Where the room temperature

is ideal, i.e., around 68°F

(20°C).

Where the room temperature

is higher.

Do not block the ventilation

openings, and keep them

free of dust.

Where the ventilation

openings are blocked and

full of dust.

Temperature

setting

0°F (-18°C) in the freezer

section

With a low temperature

setting: the colder the

temperature in the freezer

section, the higher the

energy consumption.

How to save energy

Normal

energy consumption

Increased

energy consumption

Use Drawers and shelves arranged

as they were when the

appliance was delivered.

Only open the doors when

necessary and for as short a

time as possible.

Store food in an organized

way.

Frequent opening of the door

for long periods will cause a

loss of coldness. The

appliance works harder to

cool down and the

compressor runs for longer

periods.

When shopping, use a cooler

box or bag and place the food

in the appliance as soon as

possible.

Replace items removed from

the appliance as soon as

possible before they warm up.

Allow hot food and drinks to

cool down before placing

them in the appliance.

Hot food or food at room

temperature raises the

temperature inside the

appliance.

The appliance works harder to

cool down and the

compressor runs for longer

periods.

Store food covered or

wrapped.

The evaporation or

condensation of liquids will

cause a loss of coldness.

Do not overfill the appliance in

order to allow the air to

circulate.

How to save energy

Before first use

Packaging material

Remove all packaging material from

the inside of the appliance.

Cleaning

Please refer to the relevant

instructions in the "Cleaning and

care" chapter.

Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories.

^ Clean the ice cube maker:

After selecting the "Rinse ice cube

maker" setting, the ice cube maker

and the water pipes are rinsed

automatically with water.

Operating the appliance

The appliance is operated with the use

of touch keys activated by a finger.

A tone will sound each time a button is

touched. You can deactivate this, if you

wish (see "Selecting additional settings

- Acoustic signals").

Turning the appliance on

Once the appliance has been

connected to the electrical supply, the

power supply symbol t will appear in

the display after a short while.

Touch the On/Off button.

The power supply symbol t goes out

and the temperature appears in the

display.

Two bars will flash in the display while

the current temperature is above 32°F

(0°C).

The appliance begins to cool.

The temperature display and the alarm

symbol ; will flash at the same time

until the required temperature is

reached.

When the appliance door is opened,

the interior lighting comes on and the

LED lighting becomes brighter until it

reaches its maximum brightness.

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.

Turning the appliance on and off

Turning the appliance off

Touch the On/Off button.

If this does not work, the safety lock

is activated.

The temperature will go out and the

power supply symbol t will appear.

The cooling process will be turned off.

Turning off the appliance in Sabbath

mode

The appliance can be turned off

directly at any time.

^ Touch the On/Off button.

The temperature will go out and the

power supply symbol t will appear.

The interior lighting goes out and the

cooling is turned off.

When the appliance is turned back

on again, Sabbath mode is

deactivated.

Turning off for longer periods

of time

If the appliance is not needed for a

longer period of time:

turn the appliance off,

unplug the power cord or trip the

circuit breaker,

empty the ice cube drawer,

close the water shut-off valve,

If the appliance is not needed for a

longer period of time:

^ clean the appliance, and

^ leave the door slightly ajar to air out

the appliance.

If, during a long absence, the

appliance is turned off but not

cleaned out and the doors are left

shut, there is a danger of bacteria

and odors building up inside the

appliance.

Turning the appliance on and off

It is very important to set the correct

temperature for storing food in the

appliance. Bacteria will cause food

which is not stored at the correct

temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen

food for a long time, a temperature of

0°F (-18°C) is required. Partially

defrosted or fully defrosted food must

not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen

once it has been cooked.

The temperature in the appliance will

rise for the following reasons:

– if you open the door frequently or

keep it open too long,

– if you put too much food in it,

– if you put food in it that is too warm,

– if the room temperature is too high.

The appliance is designed for use

within a certain climate range (room

temperature range) and should not

be used outside this range.

Temperature display

In normal operation the temperature

display shows the average, current

temperature in the freezer.

Depending on the ambient temperature

and the temperature setting, it can take

the appliance a few hours to reach the

temperature required and for this

temperature to then be shown as a

constant temperature in the display.

The right temperature

Sets the temperature

Use the two buttons underneath the

display to set the temperature.

By touching the button:

–

the temperature will get colder

– the temperature will get warmer

While the temperature is being set, the

temperature value will flash.

When you touch the buttons, you will

see the following changes in the

display:

– When first touched: The last

temperature selected flashes.

–

Each subsequent touch of the

button:

The temperature value adjusts in 1°

steps.

–

Keeping your finger on the button:

The temperature changes

continuously.

Approximately 5 seconds after you

release the button, the actual

temperature value in the appliance will

be displayed.

When you have adjusted the

temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours

if the appliance is not very full and for

approx. 24 hours if the appliance is

full before checking the temperature

display, as it will take this long for the

appliance to reach the temperature.

If, after this amount of time, the

temperature is too high or too low,

adjust it again.

Possible setting values for the

temperature

The temperature can be adjusted from

5°F to -18.4°F (-15°C to -28°C).

The right temperature

For best results, turn on SuperCool

before putting fresh food into the

freezer.

Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so

that the nutritional value, vitamin

content, appearance and taste are

maintained.

Exceptions:

–

if you have already put frozen food

into the freezer.

–

when freezing up to 4.5 lb (2 kg)

fresh food daily.

Turning on SuperCool

When freezing small quantities of food

in the freezer, the SuperCool function

should be turned on 6 hours

beforehand. When freezing the

maximum load of food, the SuperCool

function should be turned on 24 hours

beforehand.

Touch the SuperCool button so that it

is highlighted in yellow.

The temperature in the appliance

now begins to fall since it is

operating at maximum cooling

capacity.

Turning off SuperCool

The SuperCool function will turn itself

off automatically after approx. 65 hours.

The quantity of fresh food placed in the

freezer will determine the duration

before the SuperCool function turned

off. The SuperCool ª symbol will go out

and the appliance will run at normal

cooling capacity again.

To save energy, the SuperCool function

can be turned off once a constant

temperature of 0°F (-18°C) is reached

inside the freezer section. Check the

temperature inside the appliance.

^ Touch the SuperCool button so that it

is no longer highlighted in yellow.

The appliance now continues

running at normal cooling capacity.

Using SuperCool

Your appliance has been fitted with a

warning system which ensures that the

temperature in the freezer section

cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid

energy being wasted if the door is left

open.

Temperature alarm

If the freezer temperature becomes

too warm, the alarm symbol ; for the

freezer flashes in the display and an

alarm will also sound.

The point in time at which the appliance

detects a temperature range as too

warm depends on the selected

temperature.

The audio and visual signals are

triggered, for example:

– when the appliance is turned on and

the temperature in the freezer differs

greatly from the set temperature,

– when too much warm air flows into

the appliance, for example, when

food is being re-arranged or taken

out,

–

when freezing large amounts of food

at once,

–

when there is a loss of power,

–

when the appliance is defective.

The alarm will stop and the alarm

symbol ; will go out as soon as the

temperature has dropped down to the

correct level again.

However, if the temperature in the

freezer remains above 0°F (-18°C)

for a long time, check that the frozen

food has not started to defrost. If it

has, check that the food is safe to

use and if it is, then use it as soon

as possible or cook it before

freezing it again.

Turning off the audio alarm

If the audio alarm bothers you, it can be

silenced.

^ Touch the button to turn off the

temperature alarm.

The alarm will stop and the alarm

symbol ; will continue to flash until the

temperature has dropped down to the

correct level again.

Temperature and door alarm

Door alarm

An alarm will sound if the door is left

open for too long. The alarm symbol ;

will light up.

The amount of time until the door alarm

is triggered depends on the setting

selected and can be either 2 minutes

(factory default) or 4 minutes. However,

the door alarm can also be turned off

(see "Additional settings - Acoustic

signals").

As soon as the door is closed, the

audio alarm is silenced and the alarm

symbol ; will disappear from the

display.

If no audio alarm sounds even

though a door alarm is available, then

the audio alarm has been turned off

in settings mode (see "Additional

settings - Acoustic signals").

Turning off the audio alarm

If the audio alarm bothers you, it can be

silenced.

Touch the button to turn off the door

alarm.

The audio alarm will stop.

The alarm symbol ; will continue to

be displayed until the door is closed.

Temperature and door alarm

Certain appliance settings can only be

selected in the settings mode.

While you are in settings mode, the

door alarm and any other fault

messages are suppressed

automatically, but the alarm symbol

; lights up in the display.

Available settings

0 Activating and deactivating the

safety lock

°C

°F

Select the temperature unit

(Celsius or Fahrenheit)

) Turning acoustic signals On/Off

s Changing the brightness of the

display

¬ Turning Sabbath mode On/Off

These settings are described in greater

detail below.

Safety lock 0

The safety lock can be activated to

prevent:

–

the appliance being turned off by

mistake,

–

the temperature being changed by

mistake,

–

selection of the SuperCool function,

–

settings being adjusted by mistake (it

is only possible to deactivate the

lock).

This prevents the appliance being

turned off or settings adjusted without

your knowledge, by children, for

example.

Activating and deactivating the

safety lock

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the

display and the 0 lights up.

Selecting additional settings

By touching the X or Y button, you

can now select whether the safety

lock is activated or deactivated:

0: the safety lock is deactivated

1: the safety lock is activated

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted

and the 0 symbol will flash.

^ Touch the settings button to leave the

settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the

settings mode automatically after

approximately one minute.

The 0 symbol will appear in the

display when the safety lock is

activated.

Temperature unit (Celsius or

Fahrenheit)

The temperature can be displayed in

either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C.

The factory default is Fahrenheit °F.

Setting the temperature display to

Celsius

^ Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

^ Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

°C and °F flash in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

°F flashes in the display.

Selecting additional settings

By tapping the X or Y button you can

now select °C.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted.

^ Touch the settings button to leave the

settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the

settings mode automatically after

approximately one minute.

The temperature will now be displayed

in Celsius.

Setting the temperature display to

Fahrenheit

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

°C and °F flash in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

°C flashes in the display.

^ By tapping the X or Y button you can

now select °F.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted.

Touch the settings button to leave the

settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the

settings mode automatically after

approximately one minute.

The temperature will now be displayed

in Fahrenheit.

Selecting additional settings

Acoustic signals )

The appliance has acoustic signals

such as the sensor tone and the door

and temperature alarms.

You can turn the button tone or the door

alarm acoustic alarm on or off, but you

cannot deactivate the temperature

alarm.

There are four settings to choose from.

Option 3 is set the factory, i.e. the

button tone and the door alarm are

turned on.

Turning acoustic signals On/Off

^ Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the ) symbol flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the

display and the ) lights up.

By touching the X or Y button you

can now select:

0: button tone off; door alarm off

1: button tone off; door alarm on

(after 4 minutes)

2: button tone off; door alarm on

(after 2 minutes)

3: button tone on; door alarm on

(after 2 minutes)

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted

and the ) symbol will flash.

Touch the settings button to leave the

settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the

settings mode automatically after

approximately one minute.

Selecting additional settings

Display brightness s

You can adjust the brightness of the

display to suit the light conditions in the

room.

The display brightness can be changed

in increments from 1 to 3. The factory

default setting is option 3, maximum

brightness.

Changing the brightness of the

display

^ Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the s symbol flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the

display and the s lights up.

By touching the X or Y button, you

can now alter the brightness of the

display:

1: dimmest setting

2: medium setting

3: brightest setting.

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted

and the s symbol will flash.

^ Touch the settings button to leave the

settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the

settings mode automatically after

approximately one minute.

Selecting additional settings

Sabbath mode ¬

The appliance offers a Sabbath mode

for the purposes of religious

observance.

The following are turned off:

–

the interior lighting when the door is

opened,

–

all acoustic and optical signals,

–

the temperature display,

–

the SuperCool function (if previously

selected).

The following can be selected:

– the settings sensor for turning off

Sabbath mode

– and the On/Off button,

The Sabbath mode function will turn

itself off automatically after approx. 120

hours.

Temperature regulation is limited in

Sabbath mode.

Ensure that the doors are properly

closed, as optical and acoustic

alarms are turned off. Any power

failure during this time is not shown in

the display. After a power failure, the

appliance restarts in Sabbath mode.

Turning on Sabbath mode

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

^ Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the ¬ symbol flashes in the display.

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the

display and the ¬ lights up.

By touching the X or Y button, you

can now turn on Sabbath mode. To

do this, select setting 1.

Selecting additional settings

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting is applied, the ¬

symbol lights up.

As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in

the display after about 3 seconds,

Sabbath mode is turned on.

Turn off Sabbath mode after the

Sabbath has passed.

Turning off Sabbath mode

^ Touch the settings button to leave

Sabbath mode.

The temperature will appear in the

display and the interior lighting will

come on.

Selecting additional settings

Freezer drawers on telescopic

runners

Some of the freezer drawers are on

telescopic runners and can be

removed for filling, emptying or

cleaning purposes.

^ Pull the drawer out as far as it will go.

^ Holding the sides of the drawer at the

back, lift it up and then forwards and

out.

Push the runners back in again to

avoid damaging them.

Take care when cleaning the

appliance that you do not wash the

special lubricant out of the

telescopic runners. Wipe them with

a damp cloth only.

Inserting the fruit and vegetable drawer

Push the runners back in completely

and then place the drawer on them.

Push the drawer into the appliance

until it clicks into position.

Shelves

The shelves can be removed.

Lift the shelf slightly at the front and

then pull it forwards and out.

Adjusting the interior fittings

Always follow USDA guidelines on

food safety.

WARNING!

Danger of fire

Do not use electrical appliances

inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance,

unless they are of the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Maximum freezing capacity

To ensure that fresh food placed in the

freezer freezes through to the core as

quickly as possible, the maximum

freezing capacity must not be

exceeded. The maximum freezing

capacity for freezing within a 24-hour

period is given on the data plate:

"Freezing capacity ....Ibs/24 hrs."

Freezing food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly

as possible so that the nutritional value

of the food, its vitamin content,

appearance and flavor are maintained.

Never re-freeze partially or fully

defrosted food. Defrosted food may

only be re-frozen after it has been

cooked.

Before placing food in the freezer

When freezing more than

4.5 lb (2 kg) of fresh food, turn on the

SuperCool function some time before

placing food in the freezer (see

"Using SuperCool").

This helps food which is already

stored in the freezer to remain frozen.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum loading

weights must not be exceeded:

– Top freezer drawer = 11 lb (5 kg)

– Freezer drawer = 55 lb (25 kg)

– Shelf = 77 lb (35 kg)

Unfrozen food should not touch

frozen food as this will cause frozen

food to begin to thaw.

^ When placing items in the freezer,

ensure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them

from sticking together when frozen.

–

Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the upper freezer

drawers.

Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer drawer so that it freezes

through to the core as quickly as

possible.

Freezing and storing food

When removing the upper freezer

drawers, please note:

The bottom drawer must always

remain in the appliance.

When placing food on the shelf,

make sure that you do not block the

ventilation slits in the back wall of

the appliance. They are important

for trouble-free operation of the

appliance and normal energy

consumption.

–

Freezing the maximum amount

(see data plate)

^ Remove the upper freezer drawers.

^ Place the food flat on the upper

shelves so that it freezes through to

the core as quickly as possible.

Once frozen:

^ Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

– Large items

If you wish to freeze large items such

as a turkey or ham, the shelves

between the drawers can be removed.

Remove the upper freezer drawers

and carefully lift and slide out the

shelves.

Defrosting

Frozen food can be thawed in various

ways:

–

in the microwave

–

at room temperature

–

in the refrigerator (as it thaws, the

frozen food will help cool the other

food in the refrigerator)

–

in a steam oven

Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or

fish can be placed directly into a hot

skillet.

Meat and poultry (e.g. hamburger,

chicken, fish fillets) may not come into

contact with other foods while

defrosting. Catch the defrosting liquid

and dispose of it carefully.

Fruit can be thawed at room

temperature, either in the packaging or

in a covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while

still frozen. Just put straight into boiling

water or hot fat. The cooking time is

slightly less than that of fresh

vegetables due to changes in the cell

structure.

Never re-freeze partially or fully

defrosted food. Defrosted food may

only be re-frozen after it has been

cooked.

Freezing and storing food

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.

Using the cool pack

The cool pack prevents the

temperature in the freezer rising too

quickly in the event of a power cut. This

can help prolong the storage time.

Place the cool pack in the top drawer

of the freezer section.

The cool pack will be at its most

effective after it has been in the

freezer for approx. 24 hours.

In the event of a power failure:

^ Place the frozen cool pack directly on

top of the frozen food in the front of

the top drawer.

When placing fresh food in the freezer,

use the cool pack to separate the fresh

food from the food which is already

frozen so that the frozen food does not

begin to thaw.

The cool pack can also be used to

keep food or drinks cool for a short

period of time in a cooler box or bag.

Freezing and storing food

For the automatic ice cube maker to

operate it must be connected to the

water supply.

Ice cube maker with integrated

ice cube tray

The automatic ice cube maker b is

located in the a ice cube freezer

drawer.

As soon as the ice cube maker is

turned on, the ® symbol lights up in

the display and the indicator light

illuminates on the ice cube maker.

An ice cube tray c where ice cubes

are produced is integrated in the ice

cube maker b.

The ice cube tray automatically empties

into the drawer as soon as ice cubes

are produced.

Rinse the ice cube maker along with

the water pipes:

– before installation,

– if the ice cube maker has not been

used for a longer period of time

– during regular daily use (at least

once a month) to remove ice

residues from the system (this will

avoid a blockage in the water pipes)

and

– before the ice cube maker is to be

turned off for a long time.

See "Cleaning and care - Rinse the

ice cube maker" on how to select

this function.

Ensure the ice cube drawer is empty

before turning on the ice cube

maker.

Making ice cubes

Turning the ice cube maker

On/Off

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the symbol for the ice cube maker ®

flashes in the display.

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

^ Touch the X and Y buttons to set the

ice cube maker:

0: Ice cube maker is turned off

1: Ice cube maker is turned on

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted.

Touch the settings button to leave

settings mode,

close the appliance door.

The electronics will otherwise switch to

normal operation after one minute.

Make only the number of ice cubes

required in your household with the

ice cube maker.

The drawer must be completely shut

for ice cubes to be produced.

After the appliance is turned on for

the first time it can take up to 24

hours for the first ice cubes to drop

out of the ice cube maker and collect

in the drawer.

Thereafter, when the ice cube maker

is turned off and then on again it will

take up to a maximum of 6 hours for

ice cubes to be produced.

The ice cube maker can be turned off

independently of the freezer section if

you do not want the appliance to

make any ice cubes.

If the ice cube maker is turned off,

the ice cube drawer can be used as

an extra drawer for freezing fresh

food and storing frozen food.

Making a large amount of ice cubes

The amount of ice cubes which the

appliance makes depends on the

temperature in the freezer section. The

lower the temperature, the more ice

cubes are produced within a certain

time frame. At a temperature of 0°F

(-18°C), approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of ice

cubes will be produced within 24 hours.

Ice cube production is halted

automatically as soon as the ice cube

drawer is full.

Making ice cubes

If you require a large quantity of ice

cubes,

replace the full ice cube drawer with

the drawer beside it on the right.

The ice cube maker will begin to

produce ice cubes again as soon as

this new drawer has been placed in

position and closed properly.

Changing the size of the ice cubes

The size of the ice cubes depends on

the quantity of water being taken in.

You are able to set this quantity

according to your wishes.

Setting the water quantity

The size of the produced ice cube

depends on the water pressure and set

water intake time of the ice cube maker.

If, for example, the ice cube maker

only makes small ice cubes, the water

pressure is low. To produce larger ice

cubes, the water quantity of the ice

cube maker must be increased. A

medium-sized water quantity (E3) has

been set at the factory.

The setting can only be selected if

the ice cube maker is turned on.

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the symbol for the ice cube maker ®

flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The X and Y buttons can be used to

set whether the water quantity is to

be changed:

0: Ice cube maker is switched off

1: Ice cube maker is switched on

2: Set the water quantity

3: Ice cube tray cleaning position

4: Rinse the ice cube maker

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

^ Touch the X and Y buttons to set the

required water quantity (E1 to E8):

E1: small quantity

E8: large quantity

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted.

Touch the settings button to leave

settings mode,

close the appliance door.

The electronics will otherwise switch to

normal operation after one minute.

Making ice cubes

Turning the ice cube maker

On/Off with the On/Off button

Open the ice cube drawer slightly.

^ Press and hold the On/Off button a

on the ice cube maker

– until the indicator light comes on.

The symbol for the ice cube maker

® will appear in the display. The ice

cube maker is now on.

– until the indicator light goes out.

The symbol for the ice cube maker

® will disappear from the display.

The ice cube maker is now off.

Close the ice cube drawer.

Making ice cubes

WARNING! Risk of injury and

damage.

Do not use mechanical devices or

other means to accelerate the

defrosting process, other than those

recommended by the manufacturer.

The appliance is equipped with a

"NoFrost" system for automatic

defrosting as needed.

The moisture generated in the

appliance collects on the condenser,

and is automatically defrosted and

evaporates periodically.

This automatic defrosting system

enables the freezer to remain

permanently ice-free, but the food

stored in the freezer will not defrost.

Automatic defrosting

WARNING!

Danger of electric shock.

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect

power.

Danger of fire.

Do not damage the refrigerant

circuit.

Do not let water get into the

electronic unit.

Cleaning water must not get into the

drain hole.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

the appliance. Steam could reach

electrical components and cause a

short circuit.

The data plate located inside the

appliance must not be removed. It

contains information which is

required in the event of a service call.

Information regarding cleaning

agents

To better maintain your appliance

avoid the following:

–

cleaning products containing soda,

ammonia, acid or chloride

–

lime removers

–

abrasive cleaning products, such as

scouring powder, scouring liquid, or

pumice stones

–

cleaners containing solvents

–

stainless steel cleaners

– dishwasher detergent

– oven sprays

– hard, abrasive sponges and

brushes, such as pot scrubbers

– eraser sponges

– sharp metal scrapers

Glass cleaners may be used to

clean the exterior. However do not

allow them to sit or "puddle", this can

cause damage to the surface.

Remove the cleaner promptly.

Cleaning and conditioning agents

used inside the appliance must be

food safe.

Use warm water and liquid dish soap.

The following pages contain

important information on cleaning.

Cleaning

Rinsing the ice cube maker

Rinse out the ice cube maker and

the water pipes:

– before using for the first time,

– if the ice cube maker has not been

used for quite a while,

– regularly (at least once a month) if

it is constantly being used, to

remove any ice residues and

therefore avoid an blockages in the

water pipes, and

– before switching the ice cube

maker off for an extended period of

time.

After selecting "Rinse the ice cube

maker," the ice cube maker b and the

water pipes will automatically be rinsed.

The ice cube tray will turn to the

cleaning position so that it can be dried

by hand.

The water is collected in the ice cube

drawer a.

Ensure the ice cube drawer is empty

before selecting the "Rinse the ice

cube maker" setting. The water will

otherwise flow onto the contents of

the drawer.

"Rinse the ice cube maker" can only

be selected when the ice cube

maker is switched on.

^ Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

^ Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the symbol for the ice cube maker ®

flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The required setting can be selected

by touching the X and Y buttons:

0: Ice cube maker is switched off

1: Ice cube maker is switched on

2: Set the water quantity

3: Set cleaning position for the ice

cube tray

4: Rinse the ice cube maker

Cleaning

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be saved. The

ice cube maker symbol ® will flash in

the display and the indicator light will

flash on the ice cube maker as long as

the ice cube maker is being rinsed.

You will hear the ice cube tray turning

to a slanted position.

Wait until the rotation has stopped

before continuing.

The ice cube maker will then turn off.

^ Carefully remove the ice cube drawer

which is now filled with water. Then

empty and clean it.

The ice cube tray is not removable

and can only be cleaned when in

place.

^ Dry the ice cube tray b with a soft

cloth.

As soon as the ice cube maker is

turned on, the ice cube tray rotates

back to its original position.

Cleaning the ice cube tray

Clean the ice cube maker:

– before switching off the ice cube

maker for an extended period of

time,

– regularly to remove any ice and

water residues.

If you have already selected the

setting "Rinse the ice cube maker"

(see "Rinsing the ice cube maker"),

the ice cube tray will already be in

the cleaning position.

The ice cube tray b is not removable

and can only be cleaned when in

place. You can therefore place the ice

cube tray in the cleaning position.

Setting the cleaning position

The setting can only be selected if

the ice cube maker is turned on.

Empty the ice cube drawer.

Cleaning

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the symbol for the ice cube maker ®

flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

^ The required setting can be selected

by touching the X and Y buttons:

0: Ice cube maker is turned off

1: Ice cube maker is turned on

2: Set the water quantity

3: Set cleaning position for the ice

cube tray

4: Rinse the ice cube maker

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting is saved and you

will hear the ice cube tray moving into a

slanted position.

Wait until the rotation has stopped

before continuing.

The ice cube maker will then switch off.

The symbol for the ice cube maker ®

will disappear from the display.

Remove and clean the ice cube

drawer.

The ice cube tray is not removable

and can only be cleaned when in

place.

^ Clean the ice cube tray b.

As soon as the ice cube maker is

turned on, the ice cube tray rotates

back to its original position.

Cleaning

Before cleaning

Turn off the appliance.

The display goes out and cooling is

turned off.

If this does not happen, then the

safety lock is still activated (see

"Selecting additional settings -

Deactivating the lock").

Unplug the appliance or trip the

circuit breaker.

Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

^ Remove the shelves:

Lift them up at the front slightly and

then pull them forwards and out.

The telescopic runners on the

shelves are not dishwasher safe.

To remove the telescopic runners:

^ 1. Press the catch up.

^ 2. Push the telescopic runner to the

side and then 3. backwards.

After cleaning, reattach the

telescopic runners to the shelf.

To do this, hook the telescopic runner

onto the shelf and then click the

catch into position.

Cleaning

Interior and accessories

Clean the appliance at least once a

month.

Remove any soiling immediately so

that it does not dry up.

Clean the interior and any

accessories with warm water and

liquid dish soap applied with a soft

sponge. After cleaning, wipe with a

clean, damp cloth and then dry with

a soft cloth.

The ice cube tray is dishwasher safe.

The maximum temperature of the

dishwashing program selected must

not exceed 130°F (55°C). Contact

with natural dyes from carrots,

tomatoes and ketchup may discolor

the plastic parts in the dishwasher.

This discoloring does not affect the

stability of the parts.

The following parts cannot be cleaned

in a dishwasher:

–

the ice cube drawer

–

the freezer drawers

–

the shelves

–

the telescopic runners on the shelves

–

the cool packs

Wipe the telescopic runners with a

damp cloth to clean them.

Be careful not to wash out the

special lubricant in the telescopic

runners during cleaning.

^ Clean all other parts and accessories

by hand.

^ Leave the door open to air the

appliance for a short while.

Cleaning

Ventilation slits

The ventilation slits should be

cleaned on a regular basis with a

brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up

of dust will increase the energy

consumption of the appliance.

Door seal

Do not use any grease or oil on the

door seal as these will cause the

seal to deteriorate and become

porous over time.

^ The door seal should be cleaned

regularly with clean water and then

wiped thoroughly dry with a soft

cloth.

After cleaning

Slide all shelves back into the

appliance.

Close the appliance door.

Connect the appliance again and

turn it on.

Turn on the SuperCool function in the

freezer to cool it down quickly.

Place the freezer drawers with the

frozen food back in the freezer.

As soon as the freezer section

reaches a constant temperature of at

least 0°F (-18°C), press the

SuperCool button to turn off the

function.

Cleaning

With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser

vice call.

If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,

please contact Miele Technical Service.

To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until

the malfunction has been corrected.

Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in strict

accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs

could cause personal injury or machine damage and may void the warranty.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does

not get cold and the

display is not lit up.

The appliance is not turned

on and the power supply

symbol t is lit up in the

display.

^ Touch the On/Off button.

The plug is not properly

plugged into the electrical

outlet.

^ Insert the plug correctly

into the socket. The power

supply symbol t appears

in the display when the

appliance is turned off.

Check whether the fuse

has tripped. There could

be a fault with the

appliance, the household

electrical wiring or another

electrical appliance.

Contact a qualified

electrician or Miele

Technical Service for

assistance.

The appliance does

not get cold,

although the

controls and the

interior lighting are

working.

Demo mode is turned on

and the r symbol lights up

in the display. This allows

the appliance to be

presented in the showroom

without the cooling system

being turned on. Do not

activate this setting for

domestic use.

Turn off Demo mode (see

"Information for dealers -

Demo mode").

Frequently asked questions

The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,

and the temperature in the appliance drops.

Problem Possible cause Solution

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 why the appliance

door is not closing

properly.

A large amount of food is

being frozen at once.

See "Freezing and storing

food".

The SuperCool function for

the freezer is still turned on.

It will turn itself off

automatically after approx.

65 hours.

You can turn off the

SuperCool function earlier to

save energy.

^ Press the SuperCool

button.

The compressor

runs continuously.

To save energy, the

compressor runs at a lower

speed, but for longer, when

less cooling is required. In

this way, the running time of

the compressor is

extended.

None

Frequently asked questions

The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,

and the temperature in the appliance drops.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The compressor is

turning on more

frequently and for

longer periods.

The ventilation slits in the

housing unit have been

covered or become too

dusty.

Do not block the

ventilation slits.

Clean the ventilation slits

on a regular basis.

The door has been opened

too frequently, or a large

amount of food has been

put in at once.

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 door is not properly

closed.

A thick layer of ice may

have developed in the

freezer section.

^ Close the 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 capacity and

increase the energy

consumption.

Defrost the freezer section

and clean it.

The room is too warm. The

higher the room

temperature, the longer the

compressor has to run.

See "Installation location".

The appliance was not

properly installed in the

niche.

See "Installation" and

"Installing the appliance".

Frequently asked questions

The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of

time, the temperature in the appliance rises.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The temperature in

the appliance is too

high.

This is not a fault.

Correct the temperature

setting.

Check the temperature

again after 24 hours.

The food begins to

thaw.

The room temperature is

too low for this appliance.

If the room temperature is

too low, the compressor will

run less frequently. This

may cause the freezer to

become too warm.

See "Installation location".

Increase the room

temperature.

Frequently asked questions

Indication in the display

Problem Possible cause Solution

"F0 to F9" appears in

the display.

There is a fault.

Contact Miele Technical

Service.

"FE*" appears in the

display.

There is a fault.

Contact Miele Technical

Service.

The ® symbol

flashes and the

indicator light on the

ice cube maker

flashes when the ice

cube maker is

turned on.

The water supply line is not

open.

Open the water intake.

The ® and ;

symbols flash. The

indicator light on the

ice cube maker also

flashes.

The is a fault with the ice

cube maker.

^ Contact Miele Technical

Service.

The alarm symbol ;

lights up in the

display together with

a refrigerator section

button, and an

acoustic alarm can

be heard.

The door alarm has been

activated.

^ Close the appliance door.

The alarm symbol ; will

go out and the acoustic

alarm will stop.

Frequently asked questions

Indication in the display

Problem Possible cause Solution

The alarm symbol

; flashes in the

display.

The temperature in the

freezer has risen higher or

fallen lower than the

temperature which has

been set. This could be due

to:

–

the door being opened

too frequently.

–

a large quantity of fresh

food has been placed in

the freezer at once

without turning on the

SuperCool function.

– there has been a lengthy

interruption of the power

supply.

Remedy the alarm. The

alarm symbol ; will

disappear and the

audible tone will stop.

Depending on the

temperature, check

whether the food has

defrosted or started to

defrost. If this is the case,

cook the food before

freezing again.

The acoustic alarm

sounds and the

power failure symbol

t appears in the

display.

The temperature

display also shows

the warmest

temperature

recorded in the

freezer during the

loss of power or

interruption of the

electricity supply.

The temperature in the

appliance rose too much

over the past days or hours

because of a power outage

or interruption of the

electrical supply.

The appliance will go back

to the last temperature

setting when the power is

back on.

^ Touch the Alarm Off

button.

The warmest temperature

display will go out. The

display will then revert to

showing the current

temperature in the freezer

section.

Depending on the

temperature displayed,

you should check the

condition of food in the

freezer. If it has defrosted

or started to defrost,

check that it is still safe to

use and, if so, use it as

soon as possible.

Defrosted food may only

be re-frozen after it has

been cooked.

Frequently asked questions

Interior lighting

Problem Possible cause Solution

The LED lighting is

not working.

To avoid overheating, the

lighting turns itself off

automatically after approx.

15 minutes if the door is left

open.

Close the appliance door.

When the door is opened

again, the interior lighting

will come on.

If this is not the case, then

there is a fault.

Contact Miele Technical

Service.

The LED lighting may only

be repaired or replaced by

Miele Technical Service.

There are live electrical

components under the

lighting cover. Danger of

injury and damage to the

appliance.

Do not remove the cover.

If the cover is damaged

or needs to be removed

due to damage, use

caution. There are lasers

in the lighting (laser

beam class 1M) which

you should avoid looking

at directly. Do not use

optical instruments

(magnifying glass or

similar) to look at the

lighting either.

Frequently asked questions

Problems with the ice cube maker

Problem Possible cause Solution

You cannot turn

the ice cube maker

on.

The appliance is not

connected to the power

supply or is not turned on.

Connect the appliance

and turn it on.

The ice cube maker

does not produce

any ice cubes.

The appliance or the ice

cube maker is not turned

on.

Turn the appliance and

the ice cube maker on.

The water supply line is not

open.

Open the water intake.

The drawer of the ice cube

maker is not closed

properly.

Push the drawer all the

way in.

The ice cube tray is not

positioned correctly.

^ Correct the position of the

ice cube tray.

The temperature in the

freezer section is too high.

^ Select a lower

temperature.

The ® symbol

flashes and the

indicator light on

the ice cube maker

flashes when the

ice cube maker is

turned on.

The water supply line is not

open.

^ Open the water intake.

The ® and ;

symbols flash. The

indicator light on

the ice cube maker

also flashes.

The is a fault with the ice

cube maker.

Contact Miele Technical

Service.

Frequently asked questions

Other problems

Problem Possible cause Solution

Food has frozen

together or to the

wall.

The food packaging was

not dry when loaded in the

freezer.

Use a blunt instrument

(such as a spoon handle)

to carefully pry them

apart.

There is no acoustic

alarm although the

door has been open

for a long time.

This is not a fault. The alarm

tone has been turned off in

settings mode (see

"Selecting additional

settings - Acoustic signals").

None

The appliance

cannot be turned

off.

The safety lock is activated.

The 0 symbol is lit up in the

display.

Turn off the safety lock

(see "Selecting settings -

deactivating the safety

lock").

The external walls

of the appliance feel

warm.

This is not a fault. The

warmth created by the

evaporator is used to

prevent condensation.

None

Frequently asked questions

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor

kicks on.

Blub, blub.... A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates

through the pipes.

Click.... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the

motor on or off.

Sssrrrrr.... In multi-section and frost-free appliances, the movement of

air circulating through the appliance can sometimes just

barely be heard.

In appliances with a water tank, a humming noise can be

heard when the water pump is running.

Crack... A cracking noise can be heard when the appliance materials

expand.

Keep in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the compressor

and the refrigerant circulating through the system).

Noises that you

can easily

eliminate

Possible cause Solution

Rattling, clinking The appliance is not level. Realign the appliance using a

level, by raising or lowering

the screw feet underneath the

appliance.

The 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.

The transport cord clips are

still hanging on the back of the

appliance.

Remove the cord clips.

Noises

This product is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California

"lead free" compliance.

Miele & Cie. KG

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D-33332 Gütersloh

Lead free certificate

In the event of a fault which you cannot

correct yourself, please contact

–

your Miele dealer

–

Miele Technical Service.

See back cover of the this manual

contact details.

When contacting Miele Technical Ser

vice, please quote the model and serial

number of your appliance. This

information is given on the data plate

inside your appliance.

Warranty

For additional information, please refer

to your warranty booklet.

See the end of these operating and

installation instructions for this

telephone number.

Service / Warranty

Demo mode r

This appliance can be presented in

retails stores and in showrooms with the

help of the "Demo mode." The controls

and lighting will still work, but the

compressor will not operate.

Switching on the Demo mode

Switch the appliance off by tapping

the On/Off button.

If this does not work, the safety lock

is still activated.

The temperature will go out and the

mains connection symbol t will

appear.

Place your finger on the X button and

hold it there.

At the same time, briefly tap the

On/Off button (without letting go of

the X button).

^ Keep your finger on the X button until

the r symbol appears in the display.

^ Then, take your finger off the X

button.

Demo mode is switched on and the r

symbol is illuminated in the display.

Information for dealers/showrooms

Switching off Demo mode

The r is illuminated in the display.

Tap the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will

appear in the display and the 0 symbol

flashes.

^ Tap the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until

the ) symbol flashes in the display.

^ Tap the OK button to confirm your

selection.

1 flashes in the display (Demo mode is

active) and the r symbol is illuminated.

Tap the X or Y button so that 0

appears in the display (Demo mode

is inactive).

Tap the OK button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted

and the s symbol will flash.

^ Tap the settings button to leave the

settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance exits the

settings mode automatically after

approximately one minute.

The Demo mode is switched off and the

r symbol disappears.

Information for dealers/showrooms

Installation Instructions

Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most

current product specification, technical & warranty information.

To prevent accidents

and machine damage

read these instructions

before

installation or use.

Disposing of the packaging

materials

The packaging is designed to protect

the appliance from damage during

transportation. The packaging materials

used are selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for disposal

and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

bags, etc. are disposed of safely and

kept out of the reach of children. Return

the packaging to your dealer.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances may contain materials

that can be recycled. Please contact

your local recycling authority about the

possibility of recycling these materials.

Please take care not to damage the

pipework while the appliance is being

stored for transport to a waste disposal

facility.

By protecting the pipework, you help

keep the coolants and compressor oil

from contaminating the environment.

Before discarding an old appliance

disconnect it from the electrical supply

and cut off the power cord to prevent it

from becoming a hazard.

Caring for the environment

Information regarding the

water connection

All plumbing work should be carried

out by a suitable qualified person, in

accordance with local and national

regulations.

Disconnect the appliance from the

power supply before connecting it to

the water supply.

Before connecting the water hose

for the ice cube maker, ensure the

water supply is completely turned

off.

The water being used should meet

the drinking water standards of the

country where the machine is used.

All devices used for connecting the

appliance to the water supply must

comply with the current national and

local safety regulations in the

country in which the appliance is

being installed.

All units and systems used to supply

water to the appliance must also

comply with the applicable

requirements of the respective

country.

The appliance must be connected to

a cold water line that:

–

is directly connected to the fresh

water supply in order to ensure a

circulation of the water in the cold

water line.

Avoid using a water line in which the

water is allowed to pool.

This can affect the taste of water

and ice cubes.

–

withstands the operating pressure.

–

fulfills the hygiene regulations.

The water pressure must be between

22 and 87 psi (1.5 and 6 bar).

A shut-off valve must be provided

between the water line and the water

supply of the building to ensure that the

water supply can be cut off if

necessary.

The water supply should be easily

accessible after the machine has

been built in.

Before commissioning, the water

line needs to be vented by a

qualified technician:

Plumbing

The water connection can be found at

the back of the appliance. The solenoid

valve b has a 3/4" connection thread.

The connection parts included with the

appliance permit the connection of

various water lines (a water line is not

included in delivery).

Remove the cap a from the solenoid

valve b.

Insert the adapter c into the union

nut d.

In the following, please note:

inserting the water filter incorrectly

can cause damage!

Place the water filter e on top of the

adapter e as shown in the picture.

Do not over-tighten the union

nut, damage can result!

Connect the union nut d to the

solenoid valve b and tighten it.

If you want to divert the water line by

90°, screw on the elbow f.

In case of a water line with a 1/4"

thread:

^ Connect the water line g (e.g.,

copper) using the clamping ring h

and the nut i on the adapter c or

elbow f.

In case of a water line with a 7/16"

24-UNS thread:

Connect the water line g directly to

the adapter c or elbow f (a

clamping ring h and nut i are not

required).

Plumbing

^ Secure the water line g using the

retaining clip j.

^ Slowly open the water shut-off valve

and check for leaks.

The appliance can now be

connected to the power supply (see

"Electrical connection").

Slide the appliance into the desired

position.

When doing so, make sure that the

water does not get kinked or damaged.

After a maximum of 24 hours, the

first ice cubes will drop out of the ice

cube maker and collect in the

drawer.

Caution! Risk of damage to the ice

cube maker! During the operation of

the ice cube maker, do not interrupt

the water supply.

Plumbing

Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death, fire,

or electrical shock.

Improper connection of the

equipment grounding conductor

may result in electric shock.

If you are in any doubt as to whether

the appliance has been properly

grounded, have the appliance

checked by a qualified electrician or

service technician.

Installation, repairs and other work

by unqualified persons could be

dangerous. The manufacturer will

not be held responsible for damage

or injury arising from unauthorized

work.

Before installing the appliance,

verify that the voltage, load and

circuit rating information found on

the data plate match the household

electrical supply.

To guarantee the electrical

safety of this appliance, continuity

must exist between the appliance

and an effective grounding system.

It is imperative that this basic safety

requirement be met. If there is any

doubt, have the electrical system of

the house checked by a qualified

electrician.

This appliance is equipped with

a three-prong grounding plug to

prevent shock hazards. It should be

plugged directly into a properly

grounded outlet. Do not cut or

remove the grounding prong from

the plug. If the plug does not fit the

outlet, have the proper outlet

installed by a licensed electrician.

Do not use extension cords or

ungrounded (two prong) adapters.

Connect this appliance to a 110 –

120 VAC, 60 Hz and 15 amp (20 amp

for side-by-side) circuit with a circuit

breaker or fuse.

This appliance must be grounded

according to local or national codes.

Electrical connection

The appliance must be connected to an

electrical outlet that is properly

grounded. The electrical installation

must comply with the applicable

electrical code.

The plug must be easily accessible and

not concealed behind the appliance so

that the appliance can quickly be

disconnected from the electricity

supply in an emergency. In addition, no

other appliances should be plugged

into a socket located directly behind

this appliance.

The power cord must not come into

contact with the back of the appliance,

as they could be damaged by

vibrations from the appliance. This may

result in a short circuit.

Do not use an extension cord to

connect the appliance to the power

supply. Extension cords do not

guarantee the required safety of the

appliance (e.g. they pose a danger of

overheating).

Do not connect the appliance to

stand-alone inverters, such as those

used with an autonomous energy

source, e.g. solar power systems.

Otherwise, when the appliance is

switched on, peak loads in the system

can cause the safety shutdown

mechanism to be triggered. This can

damage electronic units.

In addition, the appliance must not be

used with energy-saving devices,

which reduce the amount of energy

supplied to the appliance and cause it

to overheat.

If the power cord needs to be replaced,

this work must only be performed by a

qualified electrician.

Electrical connection

To avoid tipping over, the appliance

must be properly installed and

secured.

WARNING!

Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazard

due to instability of the appliance, it

must be secured in accordance with

the instructions.

Side-by-side

The FNS 37492 iE refrigerator/freezer

has two side-wall heaters encased in

foam and can be built into separate

cabinet units arranged side-by-side

with all appliances.

Please contact your dealer for

specific information about which

combinations will work with your

appliance.

Location

This appliance should not be installed

where it is exposed to direct sunlight or

directly adjacent to a heat-producing

appliance such as an oven or a

radiator. The higher the ambient

temperature of the room, the longer the

compressor runs, and the more energy

the appliance requires to operate. The

appliance should be installed in a dry,

well ventilated room.

The following should also be taken into

consideration:

–

The electrical socket must be easily

accessible in an emergency, not

concealed behind the appliance.

–

The plug and cord must not touch

the rear of the appliance as they

could be damaged by vibrations

from the appliance.

–

Do not plug in other devices behind

this appliance.

Important! In environments with

high humidity condensation can

build up on the appliance exterior

and ultimately cause corrosion on the

outer walls.

To prevent this from happening, we

recommend installing the appliance

in a dry and/or an air-conditioned

room with sufficient ventilation.

Once you have completed the

installation, please make sure that the

appliance door closes properly, that

the ventilation openings are not

covered and that the appliance has

been installed as described.

Climate class

The appliance is designed for use

within a certain climate range (ambient

temperatures) and should not be used

outside this range. The climate range of

the appliance is stated on the data

plate inside the appliance.

Climate

class

Room temperature

+50°F to +90°F (+10°C to +32°C)

+60°F to +90°F (+16°C to +32°C)

+60°F to +100°F (+16°C to +38°C)

+100°F to 110°F (+16°C to +43°C)

Operating in a room which is too cold

will cause the compressor to turn off for

too long, causing the internal

temperature in the appliance to rise

resulting in damage.

Installation information

Ventilation

WARNING! Danger of damage from

overheating. May restrict operation.

Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in

structure, clear of obstruction.

The ventilation gaps given must be

observed, otherwise the compressor

will run more frequently and for

longer periods. This will result in

increased energy consumption and

a higher operating temperature for

the compressor. This may, in turn,

cause the compressor to be

damaged.

Air at the back of the appliance gets

warm. The appliance housing unit must

therefore be constructed to allow

sufficient space for ventilation (see

"Installation dimensions"):

– Air intake a occurs via the plinth at

the bottom of the appliance and the

air escapes at the top b at the rear

of the housing unit.

– A ventilation gap of at least 1 5/8"

(40 mm) depth must be provided

behind the appliance for air to

circulate.

–

The ventilation cross-sections in the

plinth, housing unit and above the

appliance must amount to at least

78 3/4"

to ensure that air can

circulate without obstruction.

–

Important. The appliance uses less

energy, the larger the ventilation

cross-section.

The ventilation cross-sections must

not be blocked or covered in any

way.

They also need to be

dusted/cleaned on a regular basis.

Installation information

Top ventilation cross-section

The ventilation cross section at the top

of the appliance can be constructed in

different ways:

a directly above the appliance with a

ventilation grille (free airflow of at

least 78 3/4"

b in between the housing unit and the

ceiling.

c through a suspended ceiling.

Ventilation slits

If you would like to use the ventilation

slits, proceed as follows:

^ Cut an opening in the plinth b as

shown in the figure.

^ Place the ventilation slits a into the

opening.

^ Push the snap connector c into the

ventilation slits from the rear until the

hooks are touching the plinth.

^ Reinstall the plinth with the ventilation

slits.

Installation information

Before installation

Before installation, remove the

accessories bag containing

installation components and

accessories from the appliance, and

remove the sealing strip from the

appliance door.

Do not remove the following from the

back of the appliance:

– The spacers (depending on model).

These ensure the gap required

between the back of the appliance

and the wall is maintained.

– Depending on model, the pouches

located in the metal grille (heat

exchanger).

They are required for the correct

functioning of the appliance. The

contents are not poisonous or

dangerous.

Remove any cable clips from the

back of the appliance.

Check that all parts at the back of the

appliance are unhindered. Carefully

remove any hindrance.

^ Remove the red transport safety

device a and close the created hole

with the included stopper b.

Wall spacer on the rear side

At a furniture depth below 21 3/4''

(553 mm), you can remove the wall

spacer from the rear side of the

appliance so that you can push the

appliance completely into the nice.

The removal of the wall spacer can lead

to a higher energy consumption since

the ventilation cross-section is reduced.

Loosen the screw and remove the

wall spacer.

Installation information

Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified

ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct

functioning of the appliance.

Niche height

FNS 37492 iE 69 3/4" - 70 3/8"

(1772 - 1788 mm)

Installation dimensions

The door hinges are factory set so that

the door can be opened wide.

However if the opening angle of the

door needs to be limited for any reason,

the hinge can be adjusted to

accommodate this.

If, for instance, when it is opened the

appliance door would hit an adjacent

wall, you should limit the opening angle

of the appliance door to 90°:

^ Insert the limit pins provided into the

hinges from above.

This will limit the opening angle of the

appliance door to 90°.

Adjusting the door hinge

Always change the door hinge with

the assistance of another person.

The appliance is supplied right-hand

hinged. If left-hand hinging is required,

the hinges must be changed:

You will need the following tools for

changing the door hinging:

^ Open the appliance door.

^ Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from

the appliance door (depending on

model).

Pull off the covers a, b, c.

^ Slightly loosen the screws d and e

on the hinges.

^ Push door f outwards and take it off

its hinges.

Changing the door hinging

^ Remove the screws d completely.

^ Place the mounting bracket g on the

opposite side and loosely screw in

the screws d.

^ Remove screws e completely and

loosely screw them in on the opposite

side.

If you had inserted pins into the

hinges to limit the door's opening

angle: remove the pins upwards out

of the hinges.

Unscrew the door closing dampers

Attention! When removed from the

unit, the soft-close mechanism

snaps shut. Risk of injury!

Place the door with the outer side

downwards on a stable surface.

^ Remove the soft-close mechanism h

from the ball joint.

^ Unscrew the mount i and pull the

soft-close mechanism h towards you

to remove it.

Using a screwdriver, remove the ball

joint j and screw it into the adjacent

hole.

Changing the door hinging

Now turn over the appliance door so

that outer side faces upwards

(hinges remain open).

Do not close the hinges. Danger of

injury.

^ Remove the screws k.

^ Place each hinge in the corner

diagonally opposite from its original

position l.

Fastening the soft-close mechanism

Now turn over the appliance door so

that the outer side faces downwards.

^ Screw the mount i onto the hinge

and firmly tighten.

^ Pull the soft-close mechanism so that

it extends h and hook it onto the ball

joint.

Changing the door hinging

^ Hang the appliance door f onto the

pre-fitted screws d and

e, and then

tighten the screws d and

^ Replace the covers a, b, and c.

Refit the locking pins into the top of

the hinges to prevent the doors

opening too far.

Changing the door hinging

Two people are required to install the

appliance.

Install the appliance in a stable, solid

housing unit, positioned on an even

and level floor.

Secure the housing unit against

tipping.

^ Use a level to align the housing unit.

The corners of the housing unit must

be at a 90° angle to each other,

otherwise the cabinet door will not

align correctly with all 4 corners of

the housing unit.

The required ventilation

cross-sections must be ensured (see

"Installation - Ventilation" and

"Installation dimensions").

To install the appliance you will need

the following tools:

Installing the appliance

Parts required for installation

All installation parts are number coded.

This coding is also used in the

installation instructions.

–

Required for installing the

appliance in its housing unit:

* These parts are only supplied with

appliances with a niche height of 55''

(140 cm) or more.

** Number depending on niche height.

Also contains additional installation

parts for fitting large or divided furniture

doors.

–

Required for fitting the cabinet

door:

** Number depending on niche height.

Also contains additional installation

parts for fitting large or divided furniture

doors.

All installation instructions given are

for a right-hand hinged appliance. If

you have converted the appliance to

left-hand hinging, you will need to

adapt these instructions accordingly.

Preparing the appliance

^ Position the appliance in front of the

housing unit.

Installing the appliance

^ Fit the straps of the compensation

strip a into the strut seats from the

front.

Screw fixing bracket d using hex

screw e to the pre-drilled holes in

the appliance door. Using the

pre-drilled holes in the appliance

door, secure a second pair of fixing

brackets d in the handle area of the

door.

Push the appliance two-thirds of the

way into the installation space.

Ensure that the power cord does not

get caught.

Tip to help you push it into position:

Tie a piece of string around the plug to

"increase" the length of the power cord.

Then pull the cord by the end of the

string through the housing unit. It will

then be easier to connect once the

appliance is in the unit.

Only in the case of 5/8" (16 mm) thick

unit walls:

Clip the spacers b and c on the

right-hand side of the hinges.

Open the appliance door.

Installing the appliance

^ Remove the cover f.

^ Secure the fastening part g using

screws h loosely into the top

left-hand side of the appliance. Do

not tighten the screws so that you

can adjust the position of this part.

Fit the cover i onto the fixing

bracket j.

Then screw fixing bracket j using

screws k loosely into the bottom of

the appliance. Do not tighten the

screws so that you can adjust the

position of this part.

Screw in adjustable feet l

completely.

Installing the appliance

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

from sealing strip m.

^ Secure the sealing strip m flush with

the front of the appliance on the door

opening side.

1. Position the sealing strip flush with

the lower edge of the top fixing.

2. Stick it down along its entire

length.

Installing the appliance

Push the appliance into the niche

until all of the brackets are in line with

the front edge of the furniture side

wall.

–

n With 5/8" 16 mm thick walls:

The spacers should touch the front

edge at the top and bottom of the

side walls of the housing unit.

–

o With 3/4" (19 mm) thick walls:

The front edges of the top and

bottom hinges should be flush with

the front edge of the housing side

walls.

Installing the appliance

Check the position of the fixing

bracket at the top and bottom front

edge of the cabinet side wall again.

This will help maintain a 1 5/8"

(42 mm) distance all the way around

from the front edges of the cabinet

side walls.

On cabinetry with door fittings (e.g.

stubs, seals etc.) the dimension of

these must be taken into account when

making sure there is a gap all round of

1 5/8" (42 mm).

Pull the appliance forward the

appropriate amount to suit the

installed dimensions.

The hinges and covers will now be

positioned to suit the dimensions.

Tip: Remove the door fittings. This will

ensure that the door is flush with the

surrounding kitchen unit cabinet doors.

^ p Align the appliance on both sides

by altering the adjustable feet using

the wrench supplied.

If the all round gap of 1 5/8" (42 mm)

is not maintained between the

appliance housing and the front

edge of the housing unit side wall,

the door may not shut properly.

This can cause ice to build up,

condensate to accumulate and lead

to faults in the appliance. These can

all lead to increased energy

consumption.

Securing the appliance in the

niche

Push the hinged side of the

appliance to the cabinet wall.

Screw the particleboard screws s

through the hinge plates at the top,

bottom and then in the middle to

secure the appliance to the housing

unit.

Installing the appliance

^ Push the loose bracket against the

cabinet wall.

^ Secure mounting bracket j to the

housing unit side wall with screw s.

Drill holes in the housing unit side

walls if necessary.

Secure bracket g to the housing unit

side walls using screws t. Drill holes

in the housing unit side walls if

necessary.

Attention! Push the protruding

bracket using your thumb towards

the housing unit wall while tightening

the screws. The appliance must not

pull back into the unit.

Retighten screws h and k.

Snap off any protruding ends from

the mounting bracket. They are no

longer required.

^ Replace covers f and u on the

mounting brackets.

Installing the appliance

Only for an appliance with a niche

height greater than 55'' (140 cm)

For additional stability of the appliance

in the unit, push the rods supplied in

underneath the appliance between it

and the floor of the housing unit:

^ Then secure handle v to one of the

rods w.

Use the handle to push the rod into

the guide as far as it will go.

Remove the handle and fit it to the

other rod and push this into its guide

as far as it will go.

Important! Keep the handle

somewhere safe in case you ever

need to fit the appliance into a new

housing unit.

Close the appliance door.

Installing the appliance

Installing the custom door

front

The cabinet door must be at least of

5/8" (16 mm) thick and not exceed 3/4"

(19 mm) thick.

The following gap dimensions must be

maintained:

–

The gap between the cabinet door

and the unit door above must be at

least 1/8" (3 mm).

–

The vertical gap between cabinet

doors should also be about 1/8"

(3 mm). The exact dimension will

vary depending on the radius of the

cabinet door edges.

If fitted in a run of units make sure that

the top edge of the cabinet door is at

the same height as neighboring unit

doors.

The door panel must be installed

correctly and not under tension.

Installing a door front which is

heavier than the maximum permitted

could damage the hinges. This can

cause damage.

Before installing door fronts ensure that

the weight of the door does not exceed

the maximum permitted:

Appliance Maximum weight

of furniture door

in Ib (kg)

FNS 37492 iE 50.7 (23)

When fitting large or divided cabinet

doors an extra fitting kit or set of

fixing brackets should be used.

These are available to order from

Miele.

Installing the appliance

^ A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) is set ex works

between the appliance door and the

fixing bracket. Double check this gap

and reset it if necessary.

^ Push the installation aids b up to the

height of the cabinet door: the lower

edge X of the installation aids must

be at the same height as the upper

edge of the cabinet door being fitted

(see - on the diagram).

Tip: Push installation aids b together

with the cabinet front up to the height of

the adjoining unit cabinet doors.

^ Remove the nuts c and take the

mounting bracket d off together with

installation aids b.

Installing the appliance

Place the door panel with the outer

side downwards on a stable surface.

^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line

down the center of the inside of the

panel e.

^ Hang the fixing bracket d with the

fitting aids onto the inside of the

cabinet door. Align the bracket

centrally.

Attach the mounting bracket securely

using at least 6 short particle board

screws f. Drill holes in the cabinet

door if necessary.

Pull the installation aids upwards to

remove them g. Turn them around

and fit them into the middle slots on

the bracket for safe keeping.

Secure the side cover q to the

bracket on the opposite side of the

hinge.

^ Turn the door over and attach the

handle (if required).

Installing the appliance

Open the appliance door.

^ Hang the door panel on the threaded

bolts h.

^ Screw the nuts c loosely onto bolts.

^ Close the door and check the

distance between the door and

neighboring cabinet doors. The gaps

should be even.

Adjusting the position of the door

– Side adjustments (X)

^ Adjust the door panel.

– Height adjustment (Y)

^ Tighten the nuts with a wrench h.

A gap of 3/8" (8 mm) is factory set

between the appliance door and the

bracket. This must only be adjusted

within its permitted range.

Installing the appliance

^ While counterholding adjusting bolts

h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c

on the appliance door with ring

spanner j.

^ Cover strip k must be completely

hidden in the niche, and must not

protrude.

^ Drill holes l in the door panel and fit

screws m. Make sure the two metal

edges are aligned (Symbol II).

^ Close the appliance door and the

cabinet door.

Adjusting the position of the door

–

Depth adjustment (Z)

Loosen screws i at the top of the

appliance door, and screw n on the

mounting bracket at the bottom. By

moving the cabinet door, create a

gap of 1/16" (2 mm) between the

cabinet door and the housing unit.

Installing the appliance

Tighten all the screws again.

^ Replace top cover o, and click it into

place.

Replace side covers p, making sure

you hear them click into place.

The following confirms that the

appliance is correctly installed:

–

The door must close properly.

–

The door must not touch the furniture

body.

–

The seal at the upper corner of the

side with the handle contacts tightly.

Installing the appliance

M.-Nr. 10 117 220 / 00en-US

FNS 37492 iE

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