Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en–AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 210 740
Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 18
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 18
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 18
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 20
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 20
Connecting the appliance ..................................................................................... 20
Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 21
Touch display ........................................................................................................ 21
Switching the appliance on ................................................................................... 21
Start screen ........................................................................................................... 22
Switching off the appliance................................................................................... 22
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 24
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 25
... in the refrigerator section .................................................................................. 25
... in the freezer section ......................................................................................... 25
Temperature display .............................................................................................. 26
Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 26
Temperature range ...........................................................................................27
Using SuperFreeze, SuperCool and DynaCool................................................. 28
SuperFreeze function ........................................................................................ 28
SuperCool function........................................................................................... 28
DynaCool function............................................................................................ 29
Switching a function on or off ............................................................................... 29
Displaying a selected function ......................................................................... 30
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 31
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 31
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 32
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 33
Settings overview .................................................................................................. 33
Contents
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Explanation of the different settings...................................................................... 35
Switching Party mode on/off ........................................................................ 35
Switching Holiday mode on/off .................................................................. 36
Using the minute minder (QuickCool timer) ................................................37
Activating or deactivating the safety lock/ .............................................. 38
Switching the appliance off ......................................................................... 38
Switching Sabbath mode on/off ................................................................... 39
Setting the time before the door alarm is triggered .....................................40
Switching the keypad tone / on/off.......................................................... 40
Setting the volume/Switching alarms and audible tones on/off .................40
Setting the display brightness ..................................................................... 41
Setting the temperature unit°C/°F ................................................................... 41
Switching Demo mode off............................................................................. 41
Resetting factory settings ........................................................................... 41
Accessing information................................................................................... 41
Reminder to replace charcoal filter..............................................................42
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........................................................................ 43
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 43
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator...................................... 44
Notes on buying food............................................................................................ 44
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 44
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ......................................... 45
Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf................................................................. 45
Moving the adjustable shelves .............................................................................. 45
Adjusting or removing the bottle holder................................................................ 45
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 46
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................... 46
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 47
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 47
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 47
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 48
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 51
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 51
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 52
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 53
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 53
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 54
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 55
Contents
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Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels....................................... 56
Stainless steel appliances ................................................................................56
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 56
Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance............... 56
Cleaning the door seals......................................................................................... 57
Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 57
Replacing the charcoal filters ................................................................................ 58
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 59
Noises................................................................................................................... 68
Service.................................................................................................................. 69
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 69
–Displaying licence agreements...................................................................... 69
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 69
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 70
Installation............................................................................................................ 71
Side-by-side installation........................................................................................ 71
Location................................................................................................................. 71
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 72
Fitting the supplied wall spacers........................................................................... 73
Installation ............................................................................................................. 73
Aligning the appliance ........................................................................................... 74
Installing the appliance in existing kitchen units ................................................... 74
Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 76
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 77
Aligning the appliance doors.............................................................................. 83
Warning and Safety instructions
5
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This appliance is intended for cooling and storing food and drinks
as well as for storing deep-frozen food, freezing fresh food and for
making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material (e.g. foil) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
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 has a lower greenhouse effect
than some other refrigerants.
The use of this coolant, however, leads 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 any flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– call Miele.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage,
if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible
gases building up. For every 11 g of coolant at least 1m
3
of room
space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated
on a 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains
connection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not
operate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to
moisture (e.g in a garage or laundry).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker has been switched off, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances
must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures) and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods, with the result that it cannot maintain the required
temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the
ventilation gaps in the appliance and built-in structure must not be
covered or blocked in any way. This would also increase the energy
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the appliance door, make sure that it does not come into contact
with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break
the plastic. Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of
the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components.
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. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
Danger of frost burn!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The
very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn
to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury!
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness
and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it is
stored. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's
packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process,
– separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of your old appliance
If your old appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This way you will
prevent the risk of playing children accidentally locking themselves in
and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal
operation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation!
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances, or contact Miele. You are
also responsible for deleting any
personal data that may be stored on the
appliance being disposed of.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
“Warning and Safety instructions” for
more information.
How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation/
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Where the ventilation gaps
are not covered and kept
free of dust.
Where the ventilation gaps
are covered or dusty.
Dust the compressor and
metal grille (heat exchanger)
at the back of the appliance
at least once a year.
Dust build-up on the
compressor and metal grille
(heat exchanger).
Temperature
settings
Refrigerator 4 to 5°C The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
Freezer section -18°C
How to save energy
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Use The drawers and shelves are
arranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will try to cool
down, and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Take a cooler bag when
shopping and load food in
the appliance as quickly as
possible on your return
home.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before it warms up too
much.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance will
try to cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids in
the refrigerator will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
Guide to the appliance
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Picture shows an example of an appliance
model.
a
Control panel with display
b
Interior lighting
c
Door shelf
d
Fan
e
Adjustable shelf
f
Bottle rack
g
Condensate channel and drain hole
h
Fruit and vegetable drawers
i
Bottle shelf with bottle holder
j
Recessed handle with door opening
aid (Click2open)
k
NoFrost module
l
Freezer drawers
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
Guide to the appliance
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Symbols in the display
Controls
Symbol Function
Standby For switching on the whole appliance;
For switching on the refrigerator section
separately
Settings mode For selecting settings (see “Selecting further
settings”)
/ Minus/plus For altering a setting (e.g. temperature)
OK For confirming a setting
/ Navigation arrow
Left/right
For scrolling in Settings mode to select a
setting
Back Exiting a menu
Information
Symbol Meaning
Standby The appliance is connected to the power
supply but is not switched on.
The refrigerator section is switched off
separately.
Freezer section Identifies the freezer section temperature
display
SuperCool (refrigerator
section)/ SuperFreeze
(freezer section)
Function can be selected depending on
section (see “Using SuperFreeze, SuperCool
and DynaCool”).
DynaCool (refrigerator
section)
Function can be selected depending on
section (see “Using SuperFreeze, SuperCool
and DynaCool”).
Temperature alarm Warning (see “Problem solving guide -
Messages in the display”)
Door alarm Warning (see “Problem solving guide -
Messages in the display”)
Power cut Warning (see “Problem solving guide -
Messages in the display”)
Accessories
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Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The fins of the bottle holder jut out into
the bottle shelf and make bottles more
secure when opening and closing the
appliance door.
Ice cube tray
Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Accessories are available from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details).
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally in the
refrigerator section using the bottle rack
to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed in
different positions in the refrigerator
section.
Accessories
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KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal
filter with holder
The charcoal filter neutralizes
unpleasant odours in the refrigerator
section for improved air quality.
The charcoal filter holder clips onto the
protective strip at the back of the shelf
and can be moved as necessary.
KKF-RF
ActiveAirClean replacement filters
Replacement filters to fit the Active
AirClean holder are available. We
recommend replacing the charcoal
filters every 6months.
Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.
Before using for the first time
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Before using for the first time
Removing packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the protective foil
The appliance is covered with
protective foil to protect it during
transportation.
Remove the protective foil only after
the appliance has been installed in its
intended location.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Connecting the appliance
Connect the appliance to the mains
electricity supply.
Standby
appears in the display.
Switching on and off
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Touch display
The touch display can be scratched
by pointed or sharp objects, e.g.
pens.
Only touch the display with your
fingers.
If your fingers are cold, the touch
display may not react.
Switching the appliance on
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for approx.
2hours before placing food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer until
the temperature is at least -18°C.
Standby
Touch briefly.
The welcome message
Miele - Willkommen will appear in the
display for approx. 3seconds.
If this does not happen and
appears in the display, the safety lock
is activated (see “Selecting further
settings” - “Activating or deactivating
the safety lock” - “Deactivating the
safety lock temporarily”).
°C
3
-18
°C
Start screen
The display changes to the start screen.
The interior lighting comes on and
becomes brighter until it reaches its
maximum brightness. The appliance is
now switched on and will start to cool.
The appliance will gradually reach the
pre-set temperatures:
– Temperature in the refrigerator
section= 3°C
– Temperature in the freezer section=
-18°C
Switching on and off
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Start screen
°C
3
-18
°C
The start screen is the screen from
which all settings can be selected.
The display is divided into several fields
for this purpose:
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section is in the upper
field.
Touch the temperature display to
access the refrigerator section display.
Here you can set or change the
temperature (see “The correct
temperature - Setting the temperature”)
as well as select the SuperCool and/
or DynaCool functions (see “Using
SuperFreeze, SuperCool and
DynaCool”).
The temperature display for the
freezer section is in the lower field.
This is also identified by.
Touch the temperature display to
access the freezer section display. Here
you can set or change the temperature
as well as select the SuperFreeze
function (see “Using SuperFreeze,
SuperCool and DynaCool”).
Settings mode is on the right-
hand side.
Touch the symbol to access Settings
mode. Here further settings can be
selected (see “Selecting further
settings”).
Switching off the appliance
You can switch the appliance off in
Settings mode (see “Selecting further
settings”).
°C
3
-18
°C
Start screen
Touch .
Settings mode
Use the or arrow sensors until
is displayed.
Switching off the appliance
Touch .
The temperature display goes out and
lights up.
The refrigerator section interior lighting
will go out and the cooling system
switches off.
will go out after approx. 10minutes.
The display goes dark and switches to
energy-saving mode.
Switching on and off
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Switching off the refrigerator section
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch
off the freezer section.
Useful tip: We recommend using the
Holiday mode function if you are away
on holiday (see “Selecting further
settings – Switching Holiday mode
on/off”), so that the appliance operates
at lower power rather than being
switched off completely.
If the Party mode, DynaCool or
SuperCool functions have been
previously selected, these will be
switched off automatically.
°C
3
-18
°C
Standby
Touch the temperature display in the
field for the refrigerator section.
3
°C
OK
Refrigerator section display
Touchor until is displayed.
Touch .
TouchOK to confirm your entry.
°C
-18
Start screen – refrigerator section switched
off
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out and
lights up.
The refrigerator section is switched off.
The temperature in the freezer section
will still be shown in the display. The
interior lighting of the refrigerator
section will go out.
Switching the refrigerator section on
separately (if previously switched off)
°C
-18
Start screen – refrigerator section switched
off
Touch in the field for the
refrigerator section.
4
°C
OK
Refrigerator section display
Touch or until 4°C is displayed.
TouchOK to confirm your entry.
Switching on and off
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The refrigerator section is switched on
and will start to cool. It will gradually
reach the set temperature. The interior
lighting will come on when the
refrigerator section door is opened.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a risk of mould forming
inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, observe the
following:
Switch the appliance off.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
Clean the appliance and leave the
door ajar to air the appliance and
avoid odours building up inside.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
instruction if you are switching the
refrigerator section off only for a
longer period of time.
The correct temperature
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Bacteria will cause food
which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– The more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open.
– The more food is stored in it.
– The warmer the food is which is
being put into it.
– The higher the ambient temperature.
The refrigeration appliance is
designed for use within specific
ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use it in ambient
temperatures for which it is not
designed.
... in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
... in the freezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10°C, the
bacteria become active in the food
again so it cannot be kept as long. For
this reason, partially defrosted or
defrosted food must not be refrozen.
Food may be refrozen once it has been
cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
bacteria.
The correct temperature
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Temperature display
°C
3
-18
°C
Start screen
In normal operation the upper
temperature display shows the
average, actual temperature in the
refrigerator section and the lower
temperature display the lowest
temperature in the freezer section at
the present time.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it may take
several hours for the selected
temperature to be reached and shown
as a constant temperature in the
display.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures for the refrigerator
and freezer sections can be set
independently of each other.
Touch the temperature display for the
section you want to change.
The previously set temperature will
appear.
4
°C
OK
Refrigerator section display
-18
°C
OK
Freezer section display
Use the and arrows to set a
higher or lower temperature.
The correct temperature
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Touch OK after setting the
temperature to confirm your entry.
Or wait approximately 8seconds
after the last touch of a sensor. The
temperature will then be adopted
automatically.
Useful tip: The newly set temperature
can also be confirmed and adopted by
closing the appliance door.
The temperature display will change to
the current temperature in the
appliance.
Temperature range
– The temperature in the refrigerator
section can be set from 1°C to 9°C.
– The temperature in the freezer
section can be set from -15°C and
-26°C.
Useful tip: If you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6hours
if the appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for an
accurate reading to be given.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, adjust it
again.
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The following functions are available
depending on the section:
– Refrigerator section
SuperCool and DynaCool
– Freezer section
SuperFreeze
See the following pages for more
information on these functions and how
to switch them on.
SuperFreeze function
For best results, switch on the
SuperFreeze function before putting
fresh food into the freezer. This helps
food to freeze quickly and retain its
nutrients, vitamins, flavours and
appearance.
Exceptions:
– When placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
– When freezing only up to 1kg fresh
food daily.
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, SuperFreeze should be
switched on 6 hours beforehand.
When freezing the maximum load of
food SuperFreeze should be switched
on 24hours beforehand.
When SuperFreeze is switched on, the
appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
The SuperFreeze function will switch
itself off automatically after approx.
65hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
duration before SuperFreeze switches
off.
Useful tip: To save energy, you can
manually switch off SuperFreeze once
the freezer reaches a constant
temperature of -18°C or colder. Monitor
the temperature in the freezer.
When SuperFreeze is switched off, the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
SuperCool function
The SuperCool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).
Useful tip: SuperCool is particularly
recommended for the rapid chilling of
large amounts of fresh food or drinks.
When SuperCool is switched on, the
appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator.
It switches itself off automatically after
approx. 12hours.
Useful tip: To save energy, you can
switch the SuperCool function off
yourself once the food and drinks are
sufficiently chilled.
When SuperCool is switched off the
appliance reverts to working at normal
power.
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DynaCool function
When the dynamic cooling function
(DynaCool) is not switched on, the
natural circulation of air will cause
different temperature zones in the
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air sinks
to the lowest section. Make use of the
different temperature zones when
placing food in the refrigerator (see
“Using the refrigerator efficiently”).
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, e.g. after your weekly shop, it
is a good idea to switch on DynaCool.
This way you can distribute the
temperature inside the appliance to all
areas more evenly so that all the food in
the refrigerator section will be chilled to
about the same degree.
The temperature can be set as usual
with the temperature control.
DynaCool should also be switched on
when:
– the ambient temperature in the room
is high, i.e. above 30 °C, and
– the room humidity level is high.
With DynaCool selected, the fan is
operating continuously: When the
compressor switches on, the fan also
switches on automatically.
Useful tip: As the energy consumption
is increased when DynaCool is
activated, it should be switched off
under normal conditions.
To save energy, the fan switches off
automatically when the door is open.
Switching a function on or off
Touch the temperature display for the
section you want.
3
°C
OK
Refrigerator section display - DynaCool,
SuperCool
-18
°C
OK
Freezer section display – SuperFreeze
The current temperature and and
or appear in the display.
Touch the symbol for the required
function.
– If the symbol lights up orange, the
function is selected.
– If the symbol lights up white, the
function is deselected.
Touch OK to confirm your entry.
Or wait approximately 8seconds
after the last touch of a sensor. The
setting will then be adopted
automatically.
The SuperCool, SuperFreeze, or
DynaCool functions are switched on or
off.
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Functions that are switched on are not
displayed on the start screen.
Following an interruption to the power
supply any function which was
previously switched on will be
switched off.
Displaying a selected function
Touch the temperature display for the
relevant section.
The current temperature is shown in the
display. The symbol for the selected
function lights up orange.
Temperature and door alarm
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The 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 a door is left
open.
Temperature alarm
Health risk due to consumption
of spoiled food!
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, the frozen goods can start to
defrost. This shortens the shelf life of
the food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, use it as soon as possible or cook
it before freezing it again.
If the temperature in the freezer section
becomes too warm,
will light up red
in the freezer section temperature
display.
An alarm will sound until the cause of
the alarm is rectified or the alarm is
switched off.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The temperature alarm is only
displayed on the start screen and not
when selecting a setting.
A temperature alarm is displayed
before an existing door alarm.
The acoustic and visual signals will be
activated if:
– The appliance is switched on and the
temperature in the appliance differs
greatly from the set temperature.
– A lot of warm room air enters the
freezer as you are rearranging or
taking out frozen goods.
– You are freezing large amounts of
food at once.
– You are freezing warm food.
– There was a power outage.
– The appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop and
will go out
as soon as the temperature has
dropped down to the correct level
again.
Switching the temperature alarm off
early and checking the warmest
temperature
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish. You can also call up the warmest
temperature that occurred in the freezer.
Touch
.
The fault message is confirmed and the
alarm will stop. The start screen
appears in the display: the warmest
temperature recorded in the freezer
section will flash in the display for about
1minute. Then the current temperature
in the freezer will be displayed.
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You can exit the flashing temperature
display early:
Touch the temperature display for the
freezer section.
The flashing, warmest temperature
displayed will disappear. The display
will revert to showing the current
temperature in the freezer.
Door alarm
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy
consumption and food becoming warm
if the doors are left open.
If an appliance door is left open for a
longer period of time,
will light up
yellow in the relevant temperature
display. An alarm will sound four times.
If the cause of the alarm is not rectified
and the alarm is not switched off early,
the alarm will sound approx. every
3minutes.
The amount of time until the door alarm
is triggered depends on the setting
selected (factory default setting =
2minutes). The door alarm can also be
switched off (see “Selecting further
settings – Setting the volume/Switching
alarms and audible tones on/off”).
The alarm will stop and
will go out
in the display as soon as the door is
closed.
The door alarm is only displayed on
the start screen.
When you are in Settings mode, the
door alarm is automatically supressed.
No symbol will be displayed and no
alarm will sound.
If no alarm tone sounds in the event of
a door alarm, the alarm has been
switched off in Settings mode (see
“Selecting further settings – Setting
the volume/Switching alarms and
audible tones on/off”).
Switching the door alarm off early
You can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.
Touch
.
The current temperature is shown in the
display. The alarm will stop.
Selecting further settings
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Settings overview
The following settings can be activated or changed. The factory settings are
shown in bold or as a marked level in the segment bar.
Setting Selection/factory default
setting
Switching Party mode on/off On (orange symbol)/Off
Switch Holiday mode on/off On (orange symbol)/Off
Using the minute minder
(QuickCool Timer)
00:00–9:59 h:min
/ Switching the safety lock on/
off
On/Off
Switching off the appliance OK
Switching Sabbath mode on/
off
On (orange symbol)/Off
Changing the duration before
the door alarm sounds
Levels1–7 (level1 = 30sec)
(level4 = 2min)
/
Switching the keypad tone on/
off
On/Off
/ Setting the volume/Switching
alarms and audible tones on/
off
Off – level7
Setting the display brightness Levels 1–7
°C Changing the temperature unit °C/°F
Demo mode (only visible when
switched on)
Off
Resetting factory settings
Accessing information about
your appliance
Display (important when
reporting a fault to Miele
Service)
Reminder to replace charcoal
filter
On (orange symbol)/Off
Selecting further settings
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Selecting further settings
In Settings mode, certain settings
can be adjusted and functions selected,
allowing you to adjust the refrigeration
appliance to suit your requirements.
See the following pages for more
information on these settings.
The door alarm and other warnings
are automatically supressed when you
are in Settings mode. No symbols will
be displayed and no alarm will sound.
Exception: If there is an appliance fault
(F+numbers), Settings mode will be
exited automatically. The fault code
will be shown in the display and an
alarm will sound (see “Problem solving
guide – Messages in the display”).
Selecting the required setting
°C
3
-18
°C
Start screen
Touch .
Settings mode
Scroll left or right using
theorarrow sensors.
The symbol for the selectable setting
appears in the middle of the display.
The symbols for the next available
settings are visible in the background to
the right and left, but cannot be
selected.
Touch the symbol for the setting you
want (see “Settings overview”).
Depending on the setting selected,
there are two options:
1. You reach a sub-menu for selecting
further options or for entering values.
2. You select the setting directly. The
symbol turns orange and this
confirms your selection. If the symbol
is white, the function has not been
activated.
Selecting further settings
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Entering values
All values entered must be confirmed
withOK. If the value is not confirmed,
the display will revert to the start screen
after approx. 15seconds and the
selected or altered values will not be
adopted.
Exiting a menu (“Back”)
You can return to the previous screen
by touching.
Entries made before this which have not
been confirmed withOK will not be
saved.
Explanation of the different
settings
Switching Party mode on/off
This function is particularly useful if you
need to cool or freeze large quantities
of food and drinks quickly, and make
ice cubes, for example if you are
expecting a large number of guests.
SuperCool, DynaCool and SuperFreeze
are switched on automatically:
The refrigerator and the freezer section
are cooled down rapidly to their lowest
temperature (depending on the ambient
temperature).
Useful tip: Switch the function on
approx. 4 hours before placing food in
the appliance.
If Party mode cannot be activated, the
refrigeration section has been
switched off separately or Holiday
mode is switched on.
Party mode switches itself off
automatically after approx. 20hours.
However, you can switch it off early at
any time.
After a power failure, a previously
activated Party mode is switched off.
Selecting further settings
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Switching Holiday mode on/off
This function is useful when you go on
holiday if you do not wish to switch the
refrigerator section off completely and
do not need a high degree of cooling.
The freezer section remains switched
on at -18°C. The refrigerator section is
regulated at a temperature of 15°C,
remaining in operation whilst saving
energy.
As a result of the higher temperature
during Holiday mode, the shelf life of
the food is reduced.
Do not store any temperature-
sensitive food which goes off easily
such as fruit, vegetables, fish, meat
and dairy products during this time.
Food which does not go off quickly can
be stored in the refrigerator section for
some time at this moderate
temperature, and energy consumption
is lower than in normal operation.
This also prevents the build-up of
odours and mould which can occur if
the refrigerator section is switched off
and the door is closed.
When Holiday mode is switched on, this
is indicated on the start screen:
°C
-18
Holiday mode start screen
If Holiday mode cannot be switched
on, the refrigerator section has been
switched off separately.
If Party mode, SuperCool or DynaCool
are switched on, these will be
switched off when Holiday mode is
selected.
Selecting further settings
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Using the minute minder
(QuickCool timer)
The minute minder can be used to time
activities in the kitchen, e.g.chilling
pastry. An audible tone will sound at the
set time.
A minute minder can be set for a
maximum duration of 9hours
and59minutes.
– Setting the minute minder
Touch .
Use or to set the hours.
Confirm withOK.
The hours are now set. You can now set
the minutes.
Use or to set the minutes.
Confirm withOK.
The minutes are now set. The set
minute minder time starts counting
down. If the appliance door is opened
again, the minute minder duration will
appear counting down in the display.
After approx. 3seconds, the display
changes to the start screen.
When you display or alter the minute
minder duration, the minute minder
countdown is paused.
When power is restored after an
interruption to the power supply, any
previously set minute minder is
deleted.
– When the minute minder duration
has elapsed
An audible signal will sound and will
flash.
Touch the display.
The start screen appears.
–Altering the minute minder
Open the appliance door.
and the minute minder countdown
appear in the display for approx.
3seconds.
During this time, touch the minute
minder countdown in the display.
Touch to alter the minute minder
duration. Proceed exactly as for
setting the minute minder duration
(see “Setting the minute minder”).
–Cancelling the minute minder
Open the appliance door.
and the minute minder countdown
appear in the display for approx.
3seconds.
During this time, touch the minute
minder countdown in the display.
Touch to delete the set minute
minder.
The start screen appears.
You can also alter or cancel a set
minute minder duration in Settings
mode.
Selecting further settings
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Activating or deactivating the safety
lock/
The safety lock can be activated to
secure against unintentional:
– switching off
– temperature adjustments
– selection of DynaCool, SuperCool
and SuperFreeze,
– adjustment of settings (only switching
off the safety lock is possible).
The safety lock prevents the appliance
being used without your knowledge, for
example by children.
The safety lock will remain activated
following an interruption to the power
supply, if previously switched on.
– Deactivating the safety lock
temporarily
Touch the display.
appears.
Touch for approx. 6 seconds.
You can now select further settings
(temperature, additional fuctions etc.).
When the appliance door is closed, the
safety lock is switched on again.
–Switching off the safety lock
Touch the display.
appears.
Touch for approx. 6 seconds.
The start screen appears.
Touch .
Select .
lights up orange.
Touch .
appears in the display. The safety
lock is switched off.
Switching the appliance off
The whole appliance can be switched
off with this function.
The temperature display goes out and
lights up.
The interior lighting goes out and
cooling is turned off.
will go out after approx. 10minutes
and the display will turn dark (energy-
saving mode).
Selecting further settings
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Switching Sabbath mode on/off
The appliance has a Sabbath mode to
support the observance of religious
customs.
The following are switched off:
– the interior lighting when the door is
opened,
– all acoustic and visual signals,
– the temperature display,
– the DynaCool, SuperCool,
SuperFreeze, Party mode and
Holiday mode functions (if previously
selected),
– the minute minder (if switched on
previously).
In addition, you cannot select any
settings in Settings mode.
The Sabbath mode will switch itself off
automatically after approx. 120hours.
Ensure that the appliance doors are
properly closed, as visual and
acoustic alarms are switched off.
Health risk due to consumption
of spoiled food!
As a possible power outage during
Sabbath mode is not displayed,
frozen food can thaw or defrost. This
shortens the shelf life of the food.
Check whether the frozen food has
started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, use it as soon as possible or cook
it before freezing it again.
– Switching Sabbath mode on
Touch .
lights up orange.
Then lights up white in the display.
Sabbath mode display
will go out after approx. 3seconds
and the display will go dark.
– Switching Sabbath mode off
prematurely
Touch the display.
appears.
Touch .
lights up orange.
Touch .
lights up white. The function is
switched off.
Selecting further settings
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Setting the time before the door
alarm
is triggered
The appliance has a door alarm. If a
door is open for a longer period of time
an alarm will sound (unless this has
been switched off: see “Setting the
volume/Switching alarms and audible
tones on/off”) and
will light up in the
display (see “Temperature and door
alarm – Door alarm”).
You can set the time before the door
alarm
sounds with the segment bar:
The time can be set in 30-second
increments, starting with 30seconds
(level 1=1filled-in segment) up to a
maximum of 3minutes 30seconds
(level7=7filled-in segments).
Switching the keypad tone
/
on/off
Each time a selectable field in the
display is touched, a keypad tone
sounds. You can switch this tone on
or off
.
Setting the volume/Switching alarms
and audible tones on/off
You can set the volume of the alarms
and audible tones in the segment bar:
If all segments are filled in, the
maximum volume is set.
If no segments are filled in, the alarms
and audible tones are switched off.
appears.
You will hear the volume change as it is
adjusted.
Alarms and audible tones for
temperature alarms, error messages,
interruptions to the power supply or a
set minute minder cannot be switched
off.
Selecting further settings
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Setting the display brightness
You can set the display brightness in
the segment bar:
If all segments are filled in, the
maximum brightness is selected.
You will see the brightness change as it
is being adjusted.
Setting the temperature unit°C/°F
You can choose between degrees
Celsius°C and degrees Fahrenheit°F
for the temperature display.
Switching Demo mode off
Demo mode allows the refrigeration
appliance to be presented in a
showroom without the cooling system
being switched on. Do not activate
this setting for domestic use.
If Demo mode has been switched on at
the factory, will show in the display.
You can switch the function off here.
If Demo mode has been switched off it
cannot be switched on again via
Settings mode.
Resetting factory settings
All settings are reset to the factory
default and the appliance is switched
off.
Accessing information
Appliance data (model number and
serial number) is shown in the display.
Useful tip: This data is important for
reporting an appliance fault to Miele's
customer service department.
Confirm with OK to leave the
information screen.
–Displaying licence agreements
Licences used can be displayed via ©.
Selecting further settings
42
Reminder to replace charcoal filter
The appliance is not supplied with
charcoal filters with holder KKF-FF
(Active AirClean). These are available
to purchase separately (see
“Accessories – Optional accessories”).
If the charcoal filter indicator has been
activated, you will be reminded to
replace the filters after approx.
6months (see “Cleaning and care –
Replacing the charcoal filters”).
Thesymbol will appear on the start
screen in the temperature display and
an alarm tone will sound (if switched
on).
Touch the symbol to confirm the
message. This resets the counter and
the display changes back to the start
screen.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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Different storage zones
Due to the natural air circulation there
are different temperature zones in the
refrigerator.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest
section of the appliance. Make use of
the different zones when placing food in
the appliance.
Useful tip: To allow air to circulate
efficiently, do not pack food too closely
together in the refrigerator.
If there is insufficient air circulation,
the cooling performance will
decrease and energy consumption
will increase.
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall
of the appliance.
Useful tip: Do not store food in such a
way that it touches the rear wall of the
refrigerator. as it may freeze to the back
wall.
This appliance has DynaCool, which
helps to keep an even temperature
when the fan is running. When
DynaCool is switched on, the
difference between the various zones
is less pronounced.
Warmest area
The warmest area is located in the top
section of the main storage area and
the door. Use this for storing butter so
that it remains spreadable and for
cheese so that it retains its flavour.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator
section is directly above the fruit and
vegetable drawer and at the back of the
appliance.
Use these areas to store all delicate and
highly perishable food, e.g.
– fish, meat, poultry
– sausage products, ready meals
– dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
quiche dough
– soft cheese and other dairy products
– pre-packed vegetables
– other fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4°C.
Using the refrigerator efficiently
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Food which is not suitable for
storage in the refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 5 °C because it
is sensitive to cold. Depending on the
type of food, the appearance,
consistency, flavour and/or vitamin
content may be altered if stored at too
cold a temperature.
Foods which are sensitive to cold
include:
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passionfruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges,
mandarines, grapefruits
– Fruit (which is not yet ripe)
– Eggplants, cucumbers, potatoes,
capsicums, tomatoes, zucchini
– Hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan,
mountain cheese
Notes on buying food
The freshness of the food when it is first
placed in the appliance is the most
important factor for how long it stays
fresh. Freshness is essential for a long
shelf life.
Take into account the use-by date and
the correct storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator, e.g.
transporting food in a warm car, should
be kept to a minimum.
Useful tip: Take a cooling bag when
shopping, and load food in the
appliance as soon as possible.
Storing food correctly
Ensure that food stored in the
refrigerator section is in packaging or
covered properly. This will prevent
food smells from affecting other foods,
food from drying out, and also cross-
contamination of bacteria. This is
especially important when storing meat
products.
By ensuring that the temperature
settings are correct and by taking
appropriate hygiene measures, you can
prolong the storage life of your food
considerably.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable drawers.
Protein rich food
Please note that foods rich in protein
deteriorate faster than others. Shellfish,
for example, deteriorates faster than
fish, and fish deteriorates faster than
meat.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section)
45
Adjusting the door shelves/
bottle shelf
Only move door/bottle shelves when
they are empty.
Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,
then remove it by pulling it forwards.
Replace the shelf at the required
height. Ensure that it is securely
pushed back into position.
Moving the adjustable shelves
Stoppers prevent the shelves from
being dislodged by mistake.
The shelves can be adjusted
according to the height of the food.
1. Lift the shelf up slightly at the front.
2. Pull it forwards a little and lift it until
the notch at the side is in line with
the shelf support. It can then be
raised or lowered to the required
level.
The raised edge on the protective strip
at the back must face upward to
prevent food from touching the back
wall of the appliance and freezing to it.
Adjusting or removing the
bottle holder
The bottle holder can be moved to the
left or right to create more room for
drink cartons.
The bottle holder can be removed, for
example for cleaning:
Detach the bottle holder from the
back edge of the bottle shelf.
The bottle holder can be replaced after
cleaning.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section)
46
Adjusting the bottle rack
The bottle rack is available as an
optional accessory (see “Guide to the
appliance - Optional accessories”).
The bottle rack can be placed on
different levels in the appliance.
Raise the rack and pull it forwards
slightly until the notch at the side is in
line with the shelf support. It can then
be raised or lowered to the required
level.
The stop bar at the back must face
upward to prevent the bottles from
touching the back wall.
The bottle rack has stoppers at the
sides to prevent it from being pulled
out unintentionally.
Moving the charcoal filters
Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
AirClean) holder are available as
optional accessories (see “Guide to
the appliance - Optional accessories”).
When you are storing very strong
smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese):
– Place the holder with the charcoal
filters on the shelf where this food is
kept.
– Change the charcoal filters sooner if
necessary.
– Use more charcoal filters (with
holders) in the appliance (see
“Accessories - Optional
accessories”).
The holder for the charcoal filters sits
on the protective strip at the back of the
shelf.
To move the charcoal filters, pull the
holder upwards to remove it from the
protective strip.
Refit it on the protective strip of the
shelf you wish to use it on.
Freezing and storing food
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Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and flavour are maintained.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells,
which then shrink. During the defrosting
process, only some of this water is
reabsorbed by the cells. In practice this
means that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is much less
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during defrosting, and very
little water collects around the defrosted
food.
Storing frozen food
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, make sure to check:
– that the packaging is not damaged
– the use-by-date and
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored at the store.
The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18°C.
Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cooler bag or cool box to transport it.
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
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48
Home freezing
Only freeze food which is fresh and
in good condition.
Tips on home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks,
egg whites and a range of pre-
cooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched
before freezing. To blanch, immerse
the trimmed and washed vegetables
in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
Remove and plunge into ice-cold
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack
ready for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets,
schnitzel or rolled meat with a sheet
of plastic freezer film. This prevents
them from freezing together in a
block.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before freezing.
Only season cooked food lightly
before freezing. The taste or intensity
of some spices alters when frozen.
– Allow hot foods and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in
the freezer causes food that is
already frozen to partially thaw and
increases energy consumption.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– Plastic cling wrap
– Tubular polyethylene film
– Aluminum foil
– Freezer containers and bags
Unsuitable packing material
– Wrapping paper
– Grease-proof paper
– Cellophane
– Bin bags
– Plastic shopping bags
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer burn on food.
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– freezer tape
Useful tip: Freezer bags and tubular
polyethylene film may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
Label the packaging with the
contents and the date of freezing.
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Before placing food in the appliance
When freezing more than 2kg of
fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze
function for some time before placing
the food in the freezer (see “Using
SuperFreeze, SuperCool and
DynaCool - SuperFreeze function”).
This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the freezer
Risk of damage due to heavy
loads.
Loading food which is too heavy can
cause damage to the freezer
drawers/glass plates.
Do not exceed the maximum load:
– freezer drawer = 25kg
– glass plate = 35kg
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food as this will cause frozen
food to begin to thaw.
Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
–Freezing small amounts of food
Freeze small items 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 the maximum amount of
food
If the ventilation gaps are blocked
the cooling performance will
decrease and energy consumption
will increase.
When placing food in the freezer,
make sure that the ventilation gaps
are not blocked.
Please note that when removing the
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer
must always remain in the appliance.
Remove the upper freezer drawers.
Place the food flat on the upper glass
plates so that it freezes through to the
core as quickly as possible.
After the initial freezing process:
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawer and push it back in.
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Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food varies greatly,
even when a constant temperature of
-18°C is maintained. Even in frozen
products, degradation processes take
place, only at a much slower rate. For
example, fat can become rancid from
contact with oxygen in the air. Lean
meat can therefore be stored
approximately twice as long as fatty
meat.
The storage times quoted are guide
values for the storage life of different
food groups in the freezer.
Food group Storage
time
(months)
Ice cream 2 to 6
Bread, baked goods 2 to 6
Cheese 2 to 4
Fish, oily 1 to 2
Fish, lean 1 to 5
Sausage, ham 1 to 3
Game, pork 1 to 12
Poultry, beef 2 to 10
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18
Herbs 6 to 10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Defrosting frozen food
Never refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Defrosted food may
only be refrozen after it has been
cooked.
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven
– in an oven using “Fan Heat” or the
“Defrost” setting
– at room temperature
– in the refrigerator section (the cold
given off by the frozen food helps to
keep the other food cold)
– in a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially defrosted fish or
meat can be placed directly into a hot
frying pan.
Thicker pieces of meat and fish (e.g.
minced beef, chicken, fish fillet) should
not come into contact with other food
when defrosting. Collect the defrosting
liquid and then pour it away, making
sure you wash the container it was in,
the sink and your hands.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
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Cooling drinks quickly
To cool drinks quickly in the refrigerator
section, switch on the SuperCool
function.
If you want to cool a large amount of
drinks, or if you want to cool drinks in
the freezer section, select Party mode
in Settings mode.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour. Otherwise
they could burst, causing injury or
damage.
Useful tip: To avoid forgetting about
bottles placed in the freezer you can set
the minute minder (QuickCool timer)
in Settings mode.
Using accessories
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full with water and place it on the
bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
remove the ice tray from the freezer if
it is stuck.
Useful tip: Ice cubes can be removed
easily from the tray by holding it under
running water for a short time.
Adjusting the interior fittings
Removing the drawers and glass
shelves from the freezer
The drawers can be removed for filling,
emptying, or cleaning.
You can also expand the space
available in the freezer section. If you
wish to freeze large items such as a
turkey or game, you can remove the
glass shelves between the freezer
drawers. To do this:
Pull out the drawer as far as it will go,
and then lift it up and out.
Lift the glass shelf slightly, pull it
forward and out.
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Refrigerator section
The refrigerator section defrosts
automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
while the compressor is running. You do
not need to remove this, as it will
defrost and evaporate automatically
with the warmth generated by the
appliance.
The condensate is drained away
through a channel and drain hole, then
fed into an evaporation system at the
back of the appliance.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this.
Condensate must be able to drain
away unhindered at all times.
Freezer section
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the
appliance collects on the evaporator
and is automatically defrosted and
dissipated from time to time.
This automatic defrosting system
enables the freezer to remain
permanently ice-free. Food stored in the
freezer will not defrost with this system.
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Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the lighting.
Risk of damage due to moisture
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaning
appliance can damage plastic parts
and electrical components.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance.
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is required
in the event of a fault.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers,
– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
the appliance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
Cleaning and care
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Preparing the appliance for
cleaning
Switch the appliance off.
appears in the display and cooling is
switched off. If this is not the case, the
safety lock is on (see “Further settings -
Switching off the safety lock”).
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Remove the door shelves and the
bottle shelves from the door.
Take out the freezer drawers and
glass shelves.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Dismantling an adjustable shelf
Before cleaning the shelf remove the
plastic strip and protective strip at the
back of the shelf. Proceed as follows:
Place the shelf on a worktop covered
with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).
First pull the plastic strip off, starting
from one side.
Pull the protective strip off.
After cleaning the shelf reattach the
plastic strip and the protective strip.
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Cleaning the interior and
accessories
The appliance should be cleaned
regularly, or at least once a month.
Clean up any spills, stains or food
immediately. Do not allow them to
dry and stick to the appliance.
Clean the interior with a clean
sponge, lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
Remove the plastic strips before
cleaning the adjustable shelves and
door shelves in a dishwasher.
The following parts are not
dishwasher-safe:
– the plastic strips
– all drawers and drawer lids (supplied
depending on model)
– the bottle rack
Clean these parts by hand.
Risk of damage as a result of
excessively high dishwasher
temperatures.
Some parts of the appliance may
become unusable, e.g. deform, if
they are washed in the dishwasher at
more than 55°C.
For the dishwasher-safe parts, only
use dishwasher programmes with a
maximum temperature of 55°C.
Contact with natural dyes from
carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may
discolour the plastic parts in the
dishwasher. This discolouration does
not affect the stability of the parts.
The following parts are dishwasher-
safe:
– the bottle holder, ice cube tray
(included depending on model)
– the door and bottle shelves in the
door (with plastic strips removed)
– the adjustable shelves (with the strips
removed and without the printing)
– the holder for the charcoal filter
(available as an optional accessory)
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently using a straw or
cotton tip or similar item to ensure
that condensate can drain away
freely.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while and to
prevent odours building up.
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Cleaning the front of the
appliance and the side panels
If soiling is left on for any length of
time, it may become impossible to
remove. Surfaces may suffer
discolouration or damage.
Therefore it is best to remove soiling
from the appliance doors and side
panels immediately.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching. Contact with unsuitable
cleaning agents can alter or
discolour the surfaces.
See the information on “Cleaning
agents” at the beginning of this
section.
Clean the surfaces with a clean
sponge and a solution of warm water
and washing-up liquid. A clean, damp
microfibre cloth without cleaning
agent can also be used.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
Stainless steel appliances
Appliance front
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning.
The front finish (CleanSteel) will be
damaged.
Do not use a stainless steel
cleaning agent on this surface.
The appliance front has a special high-
quality coating (CleanSteel). It is
resistant to soiling and easy to clean.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting
brush, for example). A build-up of
dust will increase the energy
consumption of the appliance.
Cleaning the compressor and
metal grille at the back of the
appliance
A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning.
Cables and other components can
get torn off, bent or damaged.
Carefully clean the compressor and
metal grille.
The compressor and metal grille at the
back of the appliance (heat exchanger)
should be dusted at least once a year.
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Cleaning the door seals
If a door seal is damaged or has
come out of the groove, the door will
not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Risk of damage due to incorrect
cleaning.
If you treat the door seals with oils or
grease, they can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Starting up the appliance after
cleaning
Refit all shelves and accessories in
the appliance.
Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Switch on the SuperFreeze function
for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.
Switch on the SuperCool function for
a while so that the refrigerator section
can cool down quickly.
Place food back in the refrigerator
section and close the door.
Place the freezer drawers with the
frozen food back into the freezer
section and close the door.
Switch off the SuperFreeze function
as soon as the temperature in the
freezer is a constant -18°C or colder.
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Replacing the charcoal filters
Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active
AirClean) holder are available as
optional accessories (see “Guide to
the appliance - Optional accessories”).
Replace the charcoal filters in the
holder every 6months.
If you would like to be reminded
automatically every 6months, switch on
the replace charcoal filter reminder (see
“Selecting further settings – Reminder
to replace charcoal filter”).
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters
can be obtained from Miele or the
Miele online shop.
Useful tip: The holder for the charcoal
filters is dishwasher-safe.
Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards
to remove it from the shelf.
When in position the charcoal filters
must not touch the back wall of the
appliance as the moisture could
cause them to stick to the back wall.
Insert the new charcoal filters into
the holder so that they do not
protrude over the edge of the holder.
Remove both charcoal filters and
place the new filters with the raised
edge pointing downwards in the
holder.
Place the holder in the middle of the
raised edge at the back of the shelf
so that it clicks into position.
Touch to confirm that the filters
have been replaced.
The change charcoal filters indicator will
go out and the counter is reset.
Problem solving guide
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With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied
without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't
need a service call.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits
where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating
instructions.
To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The appliance is not
getting cold and the
interior lighting does
not come on when the
door is opened.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not properly inserted into the socket.
Insert the plug into the socket correctly.
The mains circuit breaker has tripped. There could be
a fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
The compressor runs
continuously.
Not a fault! To save energy, the compressor runs at a
lower speed when less cooling is required. This
increases the running time of the compressor.
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and for
longer periods of time.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The ventilation gaps are covered or have become too
dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a
regular basis.
The doors have been opened too frequently, or a
large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for
refrigerating or freezing.
Only open the doors when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
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Problem Possible cause and remedy
The appliance doors are not closed properly. A thick
layer of ice may have formed in the freezer section.
Close the appliance doors.
After a while the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has formed, it will decrease the
cooling performance and increase the energy
consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient room temperature is too high. The higher
the room temperature, the longer the compressor will
run.
See “Installation – Location”.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food has been placed in the freezer
at once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The SuperCool function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch SuperCool off
early yourself.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch SuperFreeze off
early yourself.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The
temperature in the
appliance rises.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The food begins to defrost.
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
section to become too warm.
See “Installation – Location”.
Increase the temperature of the room.
The door seal is
damaged and needs to
be replaced.
No tools are required to change the door seal.
Change the door seal. A replacement is available
from Miele.
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Problem Possible cause and remedy
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the
appliance.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the
groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check if the door seal is damaged.
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Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and remedy
lights up in the
display, the appliance
does not get cold even
though the controls and
the interior lighting are
working.
Demo mode is switched on.
Switch Demo mode off (see “Selecting further
settings – Switching Demo mode off”).
Nothing is visible in the
display. The display is
dark.
Energy-saving mode is switched on. If the appliance
has not been operated for a while (approx.
10minutes), the display switches off.
Touch the display.
The last display will appear.
Sabbath mode is switched on. The interior lighting is
switched off and the appliance is cooling.
Touch the display.
will light up white in the display (see “Selecting
further settings – Switching Sabbath mode on/off”).
lights up in the
display and the
appliance cannot be
operated.
The safety lock is switched on.
Deactivate the safety lock temporarily or switch it
off completely (see “Selecting further settings -
Activating or deactivating the safety lock”).
lights up in the
refrigerator temperature
display and an audible
tone sounds.
The Reminder to replace charcoal filter setting has
been activated. This is the reminder to change the
Active AirClean charcoal filters.
Confirm that the filters have been replaced by
touching in the display, and replace the
charcoal filters in the holder (see “Cleaning and
care - Replacing the charcoal filters”).
lights up yellow in
the temperature display
for the refrigerator
section and/or the
freezer section and an
alarm sounds.
The door alarm has been activated (also see
“Temperature and door alarm”).
Touch
in the display.
The alarm message is confirmed and the warning
tone stops.
The current temperature is shown again in the display.
Close the relevant appliance door.
The alarm will stop.
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Message Possible cause and remedy
lights up red in the
freezer section
temperature display and
an alarm sounds.
The temperature alarm has been activated (see
“Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in
the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower
than the temperature set.
Possible reasons for this include:
– The appliance door has been opened too
frequently.
– A large quantity of fresh food has been placed in
the freezer without switching on the SuperFreeze
function.
– A prolonged power cut (mains outage) has
occurred.
– The appliance has a fault.
Touch
in the display.
The alarm message is confirmed:
goes out and
the alarm stops.
The start screen appears in the display: the warmest
temperature recorded in the freezer section will flash
in the display for about 1minute. Then the current
temperature in the freezer will be displayed.
You can exit the flashing temperature display early:
Touch the temperature display for the freezer
section.
The warmest temperature display will disappear. The
display will revert to showing the current temperature
in the freezer.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
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Message Possible cause and remedy
lights up red in the
display and an alarm
sounds.
There is a power cut: The temperature in the
appliance over the last few days or hours has risen
too high because of a power cut or an interruption to
the power supply.
Touch
in the display.
The fault message is confirmed:
goes out and the alarm will stop.
The start screen appears in the display: the warmest
temperature recorded in the freezer section will flash
in the display for about 1minute. Then the current
temperature in the freezer will be displayed.
You can exit the flashing temperature display early:
Touch the temperature display for the freezer
section.
The warmest temperature display will disappear. The
display will revert to showing the current temperature
in the freezer. The appliance will operate at the last
temperature setting when the power is restored.
Rectify the cause of the alarm.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. Defrosted food
may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
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Message Possible cause and remedy
lights up red in the
display, a fault code F
with numbers appears
and an alarm sounds.
There is a fault.
To switch the alarm off touch in the display.
Call Miele.
To report the fault you need the fault code and also
the model number and serial number of your
appliance. You can access these in the display.
To do this touch in the display.
The appliance data required will be shown in the
display.
Confirm with OK to exit the information display, and
the fault code will be shown again in the display.
The appliance can be switched off directly from the
fault code display.
Touch .
There is an appliance fault: This display will override
any settings which have just been selected.
An appliance fault has priority over any current door
and/or temperature alarms in the display.
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The interior lighting is not working
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The interior lighting is
not working.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch the appliance on.
Sabbath mode is switched on: the display is dark
and the appliance is cooling.
Touch the display.
will light up white in the display (see “Selecting
further settings – Switching Sabbath mode on/off”).
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches
itself off automatically after approx. 15minutes if the
door is left open. If this is not the case, there is a fault.
Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live
electrical components!
When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of
coming into contact with live electrical
components.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
must only be repaired or replaced by a qualified
technician.
Danger of injury from LED lighting!
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, the eyes may be injured.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).
Call Miele.
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Other problems
Problem Possible cause and remedy
The door to the freezer
will not open because it
has been opened and
closed too many times
in succession.
This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening
and closing the door is preventing the door from
opening. Wait approx. 1minute and then try again. It
should now open without force.
Food has frozen
together.
The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or
plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully.
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
This is not a fault. The heat which results from the
cooling process is used to avoid the build-up of
condensation on the appliance.
There is no audible
alarm although the door
has been open for a
long time.
This is not a fault. The alarm has been switched off in
Settings mode (see “Selecting further settings –
Setting the volume/Switching alarms and audible
tones on/off”).
Sabbath mode has been switched on.
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Normal
noises
What causes them
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
Blubb,
blubb ...
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr ... You can sometimes hear the sound of the fan inside the
appliance.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises Possible cause and remedy
Rattling,
vibrating,
clinking
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture. Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the
appliance. Remove the cable clips.
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Contact in case of fault
In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
Miele.
Contact information for Miele can be
found at the end of this booklet.
Please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance when
contacting Miele. This information can
be found on the data plate.
The data plate is located inside the
appliance.
Displaying appliance
information
This can be found in Settings mode
under Information (see “Selecting
further settings – Accessing
information”) or on the data plate inside
the appliance.
–Displaying licence agreements
Licences used can be displayed via ©.
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2years.
For more information about country-
specific warranty terms and conditions,
please contact Miele.
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The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an AC single-phase 220–
240V50Hz supply.
The fuse rating must be at least 10A.
This appliance must be connected to a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
installation must be in compliance with
current local and national safety
regulations.
The socket must not be concealed
behind the appliance and must be
easily accessible so that the appliance
can be quickly disconnected from the
electricity supply in case of an
emergency.
If the socket is no longer accessible
after installation, an additional means of
disconnection must be provided for all
poles. Suitable means of disconnection
include switches with an all-pole
contact gap of at least 3mm. These
include isolator switches, fuses and
relays.
The mains plug and mains connection
cable must not come into contact with
the back of the appliance as vibrations
can cause damage to these
components. This could result in a short
circuit.
Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply using an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Do not connect the appliance to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous energy source, e.g.
solar power.
When the appliance is switched on,
power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This could damage the
electronics. The appliance must not be
used with so-called energy-saving
devices either. These reduce the
amount of energy supplied to the
appliance, causing it to overheat.
If the mains cable needs to be replaced,
this must be done by a qualified and
competent electrician.
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Fire risk and danger of damage
from appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Do not place appliances which give
off heat, such as mini-ovens, double
burner hobs or toasters on the
refrigeration appliance.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from open flames!
Open flames can set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)
away from the refrigeration
appliance.
Side-by-side installation
Risk of damage due to
condensation on the external
appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external appliance panels, which can
cause corrosion.
Do not place different refrigeration
appliance models directly next to
one another.
Your refrigeration appliance must not be
installed side-by-side with another
refrigeration appliance because it is not
equipped with built-in heating units in
the side panels.
Please contact Miele for information on
which combinations are suitable for
your appliance.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your
appliance please bear in mind that it will
use more energy if installed near a
heater, cooktop or other appliance that
gives off heat. Direct sunlight should
also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor will run and the
higher the energy consumption will be.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
– The mains socket must not be
located directly behind the appliance
and must be easily accessible.
– The plug and cable must not touch
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.
– Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind this appliance.
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Risk of damage due to
condensation on the external
appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external appliance panels, which can
cause corrosion.
To prevent this, it is advisable to
install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air
conditioned room.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, that
the specified ventilation gaps are
adhered to, and that the appliance
has been installed in accordance
with these installation instructions.
Climate range
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 range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10 to +32°C
N +16 to +32°C
ST +16 to +38°C
T +16 to +43°C
Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the compressor switching
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise with
the risk of food deteriorating and going
off.
Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation!
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the
compressor will run more frequently
and for longer periods. This will
result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, can result in damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm.
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Fitting the supplied wall
spacers
The wall spacers supplied must be
used in order to achieve the stated
energy consumption values and to
prevent the build-up of condensation
at high ambient temperatures.
Appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35mm with the wall spacers
fitted. If the wall spacers are not used,
the functionality of the appliance is not
affected. However, energy
consumption is slightly increased with
less distance between the appliance
and the wall.
Fit the wall spacers onto the back of
the appliance on the top left and
right.
Installation
Two people are required for
installing the appliance.
The appliance must be empty
when it is installed.
Move the appliance carefully on
floors that are sensitive to scratching
to prevent damage.
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
Prepare the appliance for installation
as close as possible to its intended
installation location.
Release the mains connection cable
from the back of the appliance.
Remove the cable clip from the back
of the appliance.
Move the appliance carefully to its
intended installation location.
Position the appliance with the wall
spacers (if used) or the back close to
the wall.
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Aligning the appliance
To align the appliance, adjust the
front feet using the spanner supplied.
Supporting the appliance door
Ensure that you unscrew the
adjustable foot from the lower
hinge plate with the enclosed
spanner until it sits on the floor. Then
unscrew the foot by a further ¼turn.
Installing the appliance in
existing kitchen units
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation!
If the appliance is not ventilated
sufficiently, the compressor will run
more frequently and for longer
periods. This will result in increased
energy consumption and a higher
operating temperature of the
compressor. This, in turn, can result
in damage to the compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
The larger the ventilation gap, the
more economically the compressor
will work.
– A ventilation gap of at least 50mm
depth must be provided at the back
of the appliance behind the whole
width of the top box for air to
circulate.
– The ventilation gap under the ceiling
must be at least 300cm
2
to ensure
that the warm air can escape
unhindered.
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Top box
Refrigeration appliance
Housing unit
Wall
* The appliance depth is increased by
approx. 35 mm for appliances with
wall spacers fitted.
The appliance can be built into a run of
kitchen units and installed directly next
to a kitchen furniture unit. The
appliance front must protrude in front of
furniture fronts by at least 65mm. This
enables the doors to be opened and
shut without being obstructed. To
match the height of the kitchen units in
the run, the appliance can be fitted with
a suitable top box.
When installed next to a wall a
distance of at least 40mm must be
maintained on the hinge side between
the wall and the appliance.
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Appliance dimensions
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 35mm with the
wall spacers supplied fitted.
A
[mm]
B
[mm]
C
[mm]
D
[mm]
KFN28032 D ws 1,006 754 1,817 1,806
KFN 28032 D edt/cs 1,006 754 1,817 1,806
Changing the door hinging
77
The appliance is supplied with right-
hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is
required, the hinges must be changed.
Danger of injury and damage
when changing the door hinging!
There is an increased danger of
injury and damage if the refrigeration
appliance is installed by a single
person.
Always change the door hinging with
the help of a second person.
If a door seal is damaged or has
come out of the groove, the door will
not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.
Preparing to change the door hinging
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance doors and your floor from
damage.
Remove the adjustable shelves/bottle
shelf from the appliance door.
Removing the top covers
Close the upper door.
Remove the cover by sliding it
forwards from the back and then
lifting it off.
Remove the cover by pulling it
upwards.
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Removing the upper door
Danger of injury when removing
the upper door!
The appliance door is no longer
secure once the hinge plate has
been removed.
The door must be held by a second
person.
Loosen the screws in the upper
hinge plate and pull it upwards and
off.
Danger of injury when removing
the upper door!
As soon as the hinge pin is located in
the upper door rather than in the
middle hinge plate, the lower door is
not secured and could fall off.
Ensure that the hinge pin remains
located in the middle hinge plate and
in the lower door.
Lift the upper door off and place it
carefully to one side.
Removing the lower door
Danger of injury when removing
the lower door!
As soon as the hinge pin is removed
from the lower door, the door will no
longer be secured.
The door must be held by a second
person.
Close the lower door.
Remove the hinge pin from the
bearing bush in the lower door.
Useful tip: Watch the grey plastic
cap on the middle hinge plate. It can
fall off when the door is removed.
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Lift the lower door off and place it
carefully to one side.
Changing over the lower hinge
plate
Pull the hinge pin complete with
washer and adjusting foot upwards to
remove.
Unscrew the hinge plate.
Remove the stopper from the
hinge plate.
Slightly loosen the screw of the
door closing aid on the hinge plate
.
Turn the door closing aid 90°
clockwise into the opposite hole in
the hinge plate.
Then tighten the screw.
Insert the stopper into the other
hole.
Remove the cover and refit on the
opposite side.
Screw the hinge plate onto the
opposite side with the screws ,
using only the outer two slots. Do not
use the middle screw . Otherwise
you will not be able to align the door
later on.
Reinsert the hinge pin complete
with washer and adjustable foot.
Important: The lug on the hinge pin
must point to the back again.
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Changing the middle hinge
plate over
Pull the cover off.
Unscrew the hinge plate with the
protective film underneath.
Turn the hinge plate 180° and
screw it into position with the
protective film on the opposite side.
The protective film protects the
appliance housing from damage.
Turn the grey plastic cap 180° and
refit it in the hinge plate.
Useful tip: The plastic cap fits over
the protruding bearing bush so that this
is covered from underneath and from
the side.
Turn the cover 180° and refit it on
the opposite side.
Preparing the doors
Useful tip: Place a suitable cover over
a stable surface to protect the
appliance door from damage. Place the
door on it with the outside facing down.
Carry out the following steps on both
doors.
Changing over the bearing bush
stopper
Pull the stopper out of the door
bearing bush and replace it on the
opposite side.
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Changing over the spring clip
Place the spring clip (closing hook)
on the opposite side:
Press the lug downwards and push
the spring clip to the side out of
the guide.
Push the spring clip into the guide
on the opposite side until it clicks into
place.
Refitting the lower door
Place the door onto the lower
hinge pin from above.
Close the appliance door .
Insert the middle hinge pin through
the middle hinge plate into the
bearing bush.
Important: The lug on the hinge pin
must point backwards again and must
be guided into the groove on the hinge
plate.
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Refitting the upper door
Place the upper door onto middle
hinge pin.
Close the upper door.
Inserting the upper hinge plate
Fit the hinge plate on the opposite
side and secure it in place with the
screws. If necessary, drill pilot
holes for the screws or use a battery
operated screwdriver.
Replace the covers and on the
opposite side.
Align the door with the appliance
housing using the slots in the lower
hinge plate. Then tighten the screws.
Aligning the appliance doors
83
The appliance doors can be aligned
with the appliance housing after they
have been fitted.
In the following illustration the door is
not shown in the closed position to
make it easier to see what you have to
do.
To align the lower door use the long
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:
Remove the centre screw from the
hinge plate.
Slightly loosen both outer screws.
Align the door by sliding the hinge
plate to the left or right.
Then tighten the screws. The
screw does not need to be refitted.
To align the upper door, use the outer
slots in the middle hinge plate:
Slightly loosen both screws.
Align the door by sliding the hinge
plate to the left or right.
Then tighten the screws.
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