Operating and Installation
Instructions
Freezer
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 11 451 860
Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 14
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 16
Control panel....................................................................................................... 16
Explanation of symbols ....................................................................................... 17
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the refrigerator................................................................................. 19
Operating the appliance...................................................................................... 19
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 20
The correct temperature................................................................................... 21
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 21
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 22
Using SuperFrost............................................................................................... 23
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 24
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 24
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 25
Cancelling the door alarm .............................................................................. 25
Selecting additional settings............................................................................ 26
Safety lock ...................................................................................................... 26
Audible signals............................................................................................... 27
Display brightness .......................................................................................... 28
Sabbath mode ................................................................................................. 29
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 31
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 31
What happens when you freeze fresh food?....................................................... 31
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 31
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 32
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 36
Removing freezer drawers on telescopic runners ............................................... 36
Removing the shelves ......................................................................................... 36
Making ice cubes .............................................................................................. 37
Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ..................................................... 37
Turning the ice cube maker on/off....................................................................... 38
Contents
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Making a large quantity of ice cubes .................................................................. 38
Changing the size of the ice cubes ..................................................................... 39
Turning the ice cube maker on/off with the on/off button................................... 40
Turning the ice maker off for a long time............................................................. 40
Automatic defrosting ........................................................................................ 41
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 42
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 42
Rinsing the ice cube maker................................................................................. 43
Cleaning the ice cube tray................................................................................... 44
Before cleaning ................................................................................................... 46
Removing the telescopic runners................................................................... 46
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 47
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 47
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 47
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 48
Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 57
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 58
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 58
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 58
Information for dealers ..................................................................................... 59
Demo mode ...................................................................................................... 59
Installation.......................................................................................................... 61
Installation ........................................................................................................... 61
Side-by-side................................................................................................... 61
Installation location ........................................................................................ 61
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 62
Door panel...................................................................................................... 64
Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 64
Installation dimensions........................................................................................ 66
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door............................................... 67
Changing the door hinges................................................................................... 67
Building in the appliance ..................................................................................... 71
Installing the cabinet door.............................................................................. 79
Water connection ................................................................................................ 85
Information on the fresh water connection .................................................... 85
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 87
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use, and mainte-
nance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance,
as well as the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Appropriate use
This appliance is intended for use in the home and similar environ-
ments.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ-
ments or in places exposed to rain.
This appliance is intended exclusively for domestic use to store
deep-frozen food, freeze fresh food, and make ice.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other simi-
lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di-
rective. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appli-
ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
This refrigeration appliance may only be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using
it.
The refrigeration appliance may only be used by these people with-
out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect opera-
tion.
Safety with children
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or
near the appliance.
Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!
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Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements..
This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is
combustible, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not con-
tribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the
noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compres-
sor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the cooling
circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not affect
the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact Miele Customer Service.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant, at least 1m
3
of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the electricity supply.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-
thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,
it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
During installation, side-by-side heater installation, maintenance
and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the elec-
trical power supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
- the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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- the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re-
moved or
- the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when removing it from the outlet.
Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-
paired by a Miele approved service technician.
Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original
parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
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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 in-
side 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 so that it cannot maintain the required tempera-
ture.
WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air
vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo-
nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store any explosive materials or
products containing flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.,
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance. Risk
of sparking and explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liq-
uids which could freeze in the freezer section. The cans or bottles
could burst, causing injury or damage.
Risk of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the
appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food
or to the metal.
Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and
never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from the
freezer section. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
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Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume de-
frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen af-
ter it has been cooked.
When eating stored food, there is a danger of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness
and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it is
stored. Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in-
structions.
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
Cleaning and maintenance
Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
- remove frost or ice,
- separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and must be transported by 2people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo-
cate.
- Remove the machine doors.
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot
climb inside.
DANGER of electric shock!
- Cut the plug off the power cord.
- Cut the power cord off the old appliance.
Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or
inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.
Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-
posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate
for coolant type).
Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not
to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,
- kinking any pipework,
- scratching the surface coating.
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Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper-
ation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene-
trates the airways.
Caring for the environment
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Disposal of packaging material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds, and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle electri-
cal and electronic appliances. By law,
you are solely responsible for deleting
any personal data from the appliance
prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorized col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored for disposal. For additional infor-
mation, see “IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS” in these operating and
installation instructions.
Saving energy
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Normal
energy consumption
Increased
energy consumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-
lated room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources (ra-
diator, range/oven).
Near a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal room tem-
perature is approx. 68°F
(20°C).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 77°F
(25°C).
Air vents uncovered and
dusted regularly.
Where the ventilation open-
ings are blocked and full of
dust.
Temperature
setting
0°F (-18°C) in the freezer The lower the temperature
set for the freezer, the higher
the energy consumption.
Saving energy
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Normal
energy consumption
Increased
energy consumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organized 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.
When shopping, use a
cooler bag and place the
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem-
perature inside the appli-
ance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the com-
pressor will run for longer
periods.
Store food well packaged. The evaporation or conden-
sation of liquids in the
Freezer Zone will cause a
loss of coldness.
Do not overfill the appliance
in order to allow the air to
circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
Guide to the appliance
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Control panel
a
On/Off button
for the whole appliance
b
Optical interface
(for Miele Technical Service only)
c
For turning the SuperFrost function
on and off
d
For setting the temperature
( for colder);
selection button in settings mode
e
For confirming your selection (OK
button)
f
For setting the temperature
( for warmer);
selection button in settings mode
g
For selecting and deselecting set-
tings mode
h
For switching the temperature and
door alarm off
i
Display with temperature and sym-
bols (symbols only visible in settings
mode, in the event of an alarm/mes-
sage; see table for explanation of
symbols)
Guide to the appliance
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Explanation of symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally turn-
ing off the appliance, adjusting the temper-
ature, turning on the SuperFrost function or
entering settings.
Audible signals Selection options for the button tone and
the door and temperature alarm tone
Miele@home (if avail-
able)
Only visible when the Miele@home commu-
nication module or communication stick is
used (see “Miele@home”)
Display Brightness
Settings
For adjusting the brightness of the display
Sabbath Mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off
Power supply Confirms that the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on, flashes when there is a power
outage
Alarm
(only visible when the
door or temperature
alarm sounds)
Lights up when there is a door alarm;
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power outtage or other fault
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is active)
For turning off Demo mode
Guide to the appliance
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This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
a
Control panel
b
Interior lighting
c
NoFrost unit
d
Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray
e
Freezer drawers (number depends on model)
f
Ice cube drawer with automatic ice maker
Switching on and off
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Before first use
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Removing the protective film
Carefully remove the protective film.
Cleaning the refrigerator
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Clean the ice cube maker: after se-
lecting the “Rinse ice cube maker”
setting; the ice cube maker and the
water supply pipework are rinsed au-
tomatically with water.
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the sen-
sors is all that is required to operate this
appliance.
A tone will sound each time a sensor is
touched. You can deactivate this if you
wish (see “Selecting additional settings
– Acoustic signals”).
Switching on the appliance
To enable the internal temperature to
get sufficiently cold, allow the appli-
ance to run for a few hours before
placing food inside it.
Once the appliance is connected to the
electricity supply, the power supply
symbol will soon appear in the dis-
play.
Touch the On/Off button.
The appliance will start cooling. The
power connection symbol goes out
and the temperature appears in the dis-
play.
The temperature display and the alarm
symbol will flash at the same time
until the required temperature is
reached. If the current temperature is
above 32°F (0°C), two bars will flash in
the display.
When the appliance door is opened, the
interior lighting comes on and the LED
lighting becomes brighter until it
reaches its maximum brightness.
Switching on and off
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Switching off the appliance
Touch the On/Off button.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature shown in the display
will go out and the power connection
symbol appears.
The cooling process is now turned off.
Switching off for longer peri-
ods of time
If, during a long absence, the refrig-
eration appliance is switched off but
not cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of bacteria building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigera-
tion appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not go-
ing to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Turn the appliance off.
Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-
cuit breaker.
Empty the ice cube drawer.
Risk of damage to the ice cube
maker.
If the water supply is cut off while the
ice cube maker is still in use, the wa-
ter intake pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-
ter supply is interrupted (e.g., while
on vacation).
Close the water supply faucet.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odors building up in-
side.
The correct temperature
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the ap-
pliance. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-
ences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
0°F (-18°C) is required. At this tempera-
ture the growth of bacteria is generally
halted. As soon as the temperature
rises above 14°F (-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 re-frozen. Food may be re-
frozen once it has been cooked, as the
high temperatures achieved when
cooking destroy most bacteria.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
- the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
- the more food that is stored in it,
- the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
- and the higher the ambient tempera-
ture surrounding it. The appliance is
designed for use within specific am-
bient temperatures (climate range).
Do not use in ambient temperatures
for which it is not designed.
Temperature display
In normal operation, the temperature
display shows the average, current
temperature in the freezer zone.
If the temperature is not within the nor-
mal temperature display range, dashes
will flash in the display instead of the
temperature.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this tem-
perature to then be shown as a con-
stant temperature in the display.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
The correct temperature
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Setting the temperature
Use the two sensors below the dis-
play to set the temperature.
When you touch the sensor
- The temperature decreases.
- The temperature increases.
The temperature value flashes while the
temperature is being set.
The following information appears in the
display when the sensors are touched:
- With the first touch: The last temper-
ature set flashes.
- Each subsequent touch: The temper-
ature changes in 1°F increments.
- Keeping your finger on the sensor
changes the temperature continu-
ously.
Approximately 5seconds after the last
time a sensor was touched, the actual
temperature inside the appliance will
automatically be displayed.
Or
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approximately 6hours if the
appliance is not very full and for ap-
proximately 24hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature
display. It will take this long for an accu-
rate reading to be given.
If the temperature is still too high or
too low at the end of this time, adjust
it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
5°F to -18°F (-15°C to -28°C).
Using SuperFrost
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SuperFrost function
For best results, turn on the SuperFrost
function before putting fresh food into
the freezer.
Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that
the nutritional value, vitamin content,
appearance, and taste are maintained.
Exceptions:
- Placing food in the freezer that is al-
ready frozen.
- Only freezing up to 4.4lbs (2kg) of
fresh food daily.
Turning on SuperFrost
The SuperFrost function should be
turned on 6hours before placing food
in the freezer. When freezing the maxi-
mum amount of food, the SuperFrost
function should be switched on
24hours beforehand.
Touch the SuperFrost button; it will
light up in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
zone.
Turning off SuperFrost
The SuperFrost function turns off auto-
matically after approx. 65hours. The
exact amount of time will vary accord-
ing to how much fresh food is placed in
the freezer. The SuperFrost symbol
will go out and the appliance will run at
normal power again.
To save energy, you can manually
switch off the SuperFrost function once
the freezer zone reaches a constant
temperature of 0°F (-18°C) or colder.
Monitor the temperature inside the
freezer.
Touch the SuperFrost button; the yel-
low light will go out.
The appliance will then continue run-
ning at normal power.
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 cannot rise
unnoticed and to avoid energy being
wasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
If the freezer temperature becomes too
warm, the alarm symbol for the
freezer flashes in the display and an
alarm will also sound.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the appli-
ance recognizes as being too warm.
The acoustic and visual signals are trig-
gered, for example:
- when the appliance is switched on
and the temperature in the appliance
differs significantly from the set tem-
perature,
- if a lot of warm room air enters the
freezer when food is being loaded,
rearranged, or taken out,
- when freezing large amounts of food
at once,
- when freezing fresh food which is still
warm,
- after a power outage,
- if the appliance has a fault.
The alarm will stop sounding and the
alarm symbol will go out as soon as
the temperature has dropped to the
correct level again.
Cancelling the temperature alarm
If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be
switched off.
Touch the button to turn off the tem-
perature alarm.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbol will remain on un-
til the set temperature has been
reached.
Temperature and door alarm
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Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the door is left
open for too long. The alarm symbol
will light up.
The amount of time until the door alarm
is triggered depends on the setting se-
lected and can be either 2minutes (fac-
tory default) or 4minutes. However, the
door alarm can also be turned off (see
“Selecting additional settings – Acous-
tic signals”).
As soon as the door is closed, the
alarm stops sounding and the alarm
symbol disappears from the display.
If no alarm sounds even though there
is a door alarm, the alarm has been
turned off in settings mode (see “Se-
lecting additional settings – Acoustic
signals”).
Cancelling the door alarm
If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be
switched off.
Touch the sensor to turn off the door
alarm.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm symbolwill continue to be
displayed until the door is closed.
Selecting additional settings
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Certain settings for the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
While you are in settings mode, the
door alarm and any other fault mes-
sages are suppressed automatically,
but the alarm symbol lights up on
the display.
Available settings
Activate and deactivate the
safety lock
Turn the ice maker on/off (set
the amount of water; rinse the
ice maker; set the cleaning po-
sition for the ice cube tray)
Switch acoustic signals on/off
Change the brightness of the
display
Switch Sabbath mode on/off
All available settings for the ice maker
are described in “Making ice cubes”
and “Cleaning and maintenance”.
All other available settings are de-
scribed below.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to pre-
vent:
- the appliance being switched off by
mistake,
- the temperature being changed by
mistake,
- selection of the SuperFrost function,
- settings being adjusted by mistake (it
is only possible to deactivate the
safety lock).
This prevents the appliance being
switched off or settings adjusted with-
out your knowledge; for example, by
children.
Activating and deactivating the safety
lock
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the symbol
flashes.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
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By touching theorsensor, you
can now select whether the safety
lock is activated or deactivated:
0: the safety lock is deactivated
1: the safety lock is activated.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be adopted
and thesymbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after ap-
proximately one minute.
Thesymbol will appear in the display
when the safety lock is activated.
Audible signals
The appliance has audible signals such
as the button tone and the door and
temperature alarms.
You can turn the button tone and the
door alarm on and off, but you cannot
turn off the temperature alarm.
There are 4settings to choose from.
Option3is set at the factory; this
means that the button tone and the
door alarm are switched on.
Switching acoustic signals on/off
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the sym-
bol will flash.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature (or) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes on the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm the
selection.
The most recently selected setting
flashes and the symbol lights up on
the display.
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28
Now touch the or sensors to se-
lect:
0:keypad tone off; door alarm off
1:keypad tone off; door alarm on
(after 4minutes)
2:keypad tone off; door alarm on
(after 2minutes)
3:keypad tone on; door alarm on
(after 2minutes)
Touch the OK sensor to confirm the
selection.
The selected setting is applied; the
symbol flashes.
Touch the settings sensor to exit set-
tings mode.
If you do not do this, the appliance
electronics will exit settings mode au-
tomatically after approximately
1minute.
Display brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the
display to suit the ambient light condi-
tions in the room.
The display brightness can be adjusted
incrementally from1to3. The factory
default setting is 3(maximum bright-
ness).
Changing the brightness of the dis-
play
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the sym-
bol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
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By touching the orsensor, you
can now alter the brightness of the
display:
1: Dimmest setting
2: Medium setting
3: Brightest setting.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be adopted
and thesymbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after ap-
proximately one minute.
Sabbath mode
The appliance offers a Sabbath mode
for the purposes of religious obser-
vance.
The following are switched off:
- the interior lighting when the appli-
ance door is opened,
- all acoustic and visual signals,
- the temperature display,
- SuperFrost (if previously selected).
The following can be selected:
- the settings button for turning off
Sabbath mode
- and the On/Off button.
The Sabbath mode function will turn it-
self off automatically after approxi-
mately 120hours.
Ensure that the appliance door is
properly closed, as visual and acous-
tic alarms are switched off.
Danger of food poisoning!
Any power outage during Sabbath
mode will not be shown on the dis-
play. After a power outage, the appli-
ance will restart in Sabbath mode.
When power is restored, no notifica-
tion of the power outage will appear
on the display.
If there is a power outage during
Sabbath mode, check the quality of
the food. Do not consume any de-
frosted food.
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Turning on Sabbath mode
Touch the Settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and the sym-
bol flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature ( or ) repeatedly until
the symbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The last selected setting flashes and
the symbol lights up in the display.
By touching the or sensor you
can now switch on Sabbath mode. To
do this, select the 1setting.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is applied, the
symbol lights up.
As soon as the symbol goes out in
the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath
mode is switched on.
Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab-
bath has passed.
Turning off Sabbath mode
Touch the Settings sensor to leave
Sabbath mode.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
play and the interior lighting will come
on.
Freezing and storing food
31
Always observe USDA food safety
guidelines.
Risk of fire from electrical appli-
ances.
Operating electrical devices in the
appliance can cause sparks to form.
Do not operate any electrical devices
inside the appliance.
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be ex-
ceeded. The maximum freezing capac-
ity for freezing within a 24-hour period
is given on the data plate: “Freezing ca-
pacity ....lbs/24 hrs.”
What happens when you freeze
fresh food?
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible so that the nutritional value
of the food, its vitamin content, appear-
ance and flavor 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 re-
absorbed by the cells. What this means
in practice is that the food loses more
moisture. You can see this in the large
amount of water that collects around
the food when it defrosts.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
Storing frozen food
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted food. Defrosted food must
only be re-frozen 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 expiration date
- the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the store
The length of time food can be kept
is reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than 0°F (-18°C).
Buy frozen food at the very end of
your shopping trip.
Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
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32
Home freezing
Only freeze food that is fresh and in
good condition.
Tips for home freezing
- The following types of food are suit-
able for home freezing:
fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, veg-
etables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy prod-
ucts, baked goods, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites, and a range of pre-
cooked meals.
- The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
lettuce, radishes, sour cream, may-
onnaise, whole eggs in their shells,
onions, whole raw apples and pears.
- To retain color, taste, aroma, and vi-
tamin C, vegetables should be
blanched before they are frozen. To
do so, place them portion by portion
into boiling water for 2–3minutes.
Then, remove and plunge the vegeta-
bles into ice-cold water to cool
quickly. Leave the vegetables to
drain.
- Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for consider-
ably longer.
- Separate chops, steaks, cutlets, etc.
with a sheet of plastic freezer film. to
prevent them from freezing together
in a block.
- Do not season raw food or blanched
vegetables with herbs or salt before
freezing. Cooked food should only be
lightly seasoned. The flavor of some
herbs intensifies when frozen.
- Placing hot food or drink in the
freezer causes food that is already
frozen to partially thaw and increases
energy consumption. Allow hot food
and drink to cool down before plac-
ing it in the freezer.
Packaging food for freezing
Freeze food in portions.
–Suitable packaging
- Plastic films
- Freezer bags
- Aluminum foil
- Freezer containers
–Unsuitable packaging
- Packing paper
- Parchment paper
- Cellophane
- Garbage bags
- Plastic shopping bags
Remove as much air as possible from
the packaging before sealing.
Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands,
- bag clips,
- string or bag ties, or
- freezer tape.
Tip: Freezer bags and poly tubing may
also be sealed using home heat sealing
kits.
Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
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33
Before placing food in the freezer
When freezing more than 4.4lb (2kg)
of fresh food, switch on the Super-
Frost function some time before plac-
ing the food in the freezer (see “Su-
perFrost”).
This helps food which is already stored
in the freezer to stay frozen.
Placing food in the freezer zone
The following maximum loading
weights must not be exceeded:
– Top freezer drawer = 11lb (5kg)
– Freezer drawer = 55lb (25kg)
– Glass shelf = 77lb (35kg)
Unfrozen food should not touch
frozen food, as this will cause the
frozen food to begin to thaw.
When placing items in the freezer
zone, ensure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
from freezing together or to the walls.
- Freezing small amounts of food
Place the food in the lower freezer
drawers.
Place the food flat in the bottom of
the freezer drawer so that it freezes
through to the middle as quickly as
possible.
When placing food on the glass shelf
make sure that you do not block the
ventilation slits in the back wall of the
appliance. They are important for en-
suring trouble-free operation and
normal energy consumption.
- Freezing the maximum amount (see
data plate)
Remove the freezer drawers.
Place the food flat on the glass
shelves so that it freezes through to
the middle as quickly as possible.
Once the food has frozen:
Place the frozen food in the freezer
drawer and push it back in.
- Large items
If you wish to freeze large items, such
as turkey or game, you can remove the
glass shelves between the freezer draw-
ers.
Remove the freezer drawers. Remove
the glass shelves by lifting them
slightly and pulling them forward and
out.
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Storage time for frozen food
The storage life of food is very variable,
even at a constant temperature of 0°F
(-18°C). Decomposition processes also
take place in frozen food, albeit at a
very reduced speed. Fat can become
rancid from contact with oxygen in the
air, for example. This is why lean meat
can be stored approx. twice as long as
fatty meat.
The storage times quoted are guide val-
ues for the storage life of different food
groups in the Freezer Zone.
Food group Storage
time
(Months)
Ice cream 2to6
Bread, baked goods 2to6
Cheese 2to4
Fish, oily 1to2
Fish, lean 1to5
Sausage, ham 1to3
Game, pork 1to12
Poultry, beef 2to10
Vegetables, fruit 6to18
Herbs 6to10
Where the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Defrosting frozen goods
Never re-freeze partially or fully de-
frosted food. Defrosted food may only
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Frozen food can be defrosted in differ-
ent ways:
- In a microwave
- In an oven using “Convection” or the
“Defrost” setting
- At room temperature
- In the Fridge Zone (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep the
other food cold)
- In a steam oven
Flat pieces of partially thawed meat
or fish can be placed directly into a hot
skillet.
Meat and poultry (e.g.,hamburgers,
chicken, fish) should not come into con-
tact with other foods while defrosting.
Catch the defrosting liquid and dispose
of it carefully.
Fruit can be thawed at room tempera-
ture, either in the packaging or in a cov-
ered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot grease. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh vegeta-
bles due to changes in the cell struc-
ture.
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35
Cooling drinks quickly
Risk of injury from broken glass!
Bottles and cans of drinks, particu-
larly carbonated drinks, can burst
when frozen.
Do not freeze any drinks in bottles or
cans.
Using accessories
WARNING! DANGER of injury
and damage!
Do not use any mechanical or other
types of aids which are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer to ac-
celerate the defrosting process.
Using the cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature
in the freezer zone from rising too
quickly in the event of a power outage.
This can help prolong the storage life.
Place the cool pack in the top drawer
of the freezer zone.
The cool pack will be at its most effec-
tive after it has been in the freezer for
approx. 24hours.
–In the event of a power outage
Place the frozen cool pack directly on
top of the frozen food in the front of
the top drawer.
Tip: When placing fresh food in the
freezer, use the cool pack to separate
the fresh food from the food which is al-
ready frozen so that the frozen food
does not begin to thaw.
Tip: The cool pack can also be used to
keep food or drink cool for a short pe-
riod of time in a cool box or bag.
Adjusting the interior fittings
36
Removing freezer drawers on
telescopic runners
Some of the freezer drawers are on tele-
scopic runners and can be removed for
filling, emptying, or cleaning purposes.
Pull the drawers out as far as they will
go.
Holding the sides of the drawer at the
back, lift it up and then forward and
out.
Push the runners back in again to
avoid damaging them.
Be careful not to wash away the spe-
cial lubricant in the telescopic run-
ners during cleaning.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
damp cloth to clean them.
To replace the drawer, push the run-
ners back in completely and then
place the drawer on them.
Push the drawer into the appliance
until it clicks into position.
Removing the shelves
The shelves can be removed.
Lift the shelf slightly at the front and
then pull it forward and out.
Making ice cubes
37
For the automatic ice maker to oper-
ate, it must be connected to a water
supply (see “Water supply”).
Danger to health!
Rinse out the ice maker and water
supply line:
–before using for the first time,
–if the ice maker has not been used
for a long time,
–regularly when in continuous use
(at least once a month) to remove
residual ice from the system (to avoid
blocking the water supply line) and
–before switching the ice maker off
for a long time. See “Cleaning and
care – Rinsing the ice maker” for de-
tails of how to enable this function.
Ice cube maker with integrated
ice cube tray
Only make normal domestic quantities
of ice cubes with the ice cube maker.
After the initial commissioning of the
machine, it can take up to 24hours for
the first ice cubes to drop out of the
ice cube maker and collect in the
drawer.
After the ice cube maker has been
turned off and on again, it can take up
to 6hours for this process to be com-
pleted.
The ice cube drawer contains an au-
tomatic ice cube maker.
When the ice cube maker is switched
on, the indicator light on it lights up.
Ice cubes can only be made when the
ice cube drawer is completely closed.
An ice cube tray where ice cubes are
produced is integrated into the ice cube
maker.
The ice cube tray automatically empties
into the drawer as soon as the ice
cubes are ready. The ice cube maker
automatically stops making ice cubes
when the ice cube drawer is full. The
drawer will not fill up to the top edge.
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The ice cube maker can be turned off
independently of the freezer if you do
not want to make any ice cubes.
If the ice cube maker is turned off, the
ice cube drawer can be used as an ex-
tra drawer for freezing fresh food and
storing frozen food.
Turning the ice cube maker on/
off
Check that the ice cube drawer is
empty before turning the ice cube
maker on.
Touch the settings sensor button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and thesym-
bol will flash.
Touch the sensor button for setting
the temperature ( or ) repeatedly
until the symbol for the ice cube
maker flashes on the display.
Touch the OK sensor button to con-
firm the selection.
Touch the and sensor buttons to
make the settings for the ice cube
maker:
0: Ice cube maker is turned off
1: Ice cube maker is turned on
Touch the OK sensor button to con-
firm the selection.
The selected setting is saved.
Touch the settings sensor button to
exit Settings mode or
close the appliance door.
The electronics will otherwise switch to
normal operation after approx. one
minute.
Making a large quantity of ice
cubes
The amount of ice cubes made by the
machine depends on the temperature in
the Freezer Zone. The lower the temper-
ature, the more ice cubes are produced
within a given time. At a temperature of
0°F(-18°C), approx. 2lb(1kg) of ice
cubes will be produced within 24hours.
Tip: If you require a large quantity of ice
cubes, replace the full ice cube drawer
with the drawer to the right of it.
The ice cube maker will start making ice
cubes again as soon as this drawer is
closed.
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Changing the size of the ice
cubes
The size of the ice cubes depends on
the quantity of water being taken in.
You are able to set this quantity accord-
ing to your wishes. To make larger ice
cubes, increase the amount of water
being taken in by the ice cube maker.
The amount of water is set to medium
(E3) at the factory.
Setting the water quantity
This setting can only be selected if the
ice cube maker is on.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the sym-
bol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the tem-
perature ( or ) repeatedly until the
symbol for the ice cube maker
flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the water quantity
settings:
0: the ice cube maker is off
1: the ice cube maker is on
2: set the water quantity
3: select the ice cube tray cleaning
position
4: rinse the ice cube maker
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the or button, you
can now set the water volume you re-
quire (E1 to E8):
E1: low
E8: high
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be saved.
Touch the settings button to exit set-
tings mode or
close the appliance door.
The electronics will otherwise switch to
normal operation after approx. one
minute.
Making ice cubes
40
Turning the ice cube maker on/
off with the on/off button
Open the ice cube drawer slightly.
Press the on/off button on the ice
cube maker
- until the indicator light comes on. The
symbol for the ice cube maker
will appear on the display. The ice
cube maker is now on.
- until the indicator light goes out. The
symbol for the ice cube maker
will disappear from the display. The
ice cube maker is now off.
Close the ice cube drawer.
Turning the ice maker off for a
long time.
Risk of damage!
If the water supply is cut off while the
ice maker is still in use, the water in-
take pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice maker off if the water
supply is interrupted (e.g., while on
vacation).
Close the faucet in the water supply
line.
If begins to flash in the display, it
means that there is still some water re-
maining in the ice maker.
Leave the ice maker turned on for an-
other day so that the remaining ice
cubes can be produced.
Turn the ice maker off as soon as the
remaining ice cubes have been pro-
duced.
Take the remaining ice cubes out of
the ice cube container and dispose of
them.
Automatic defrosting
41
The appliance is equipped with a
“NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts
automatically.
The moisture generated in the appli-
ance collects on the condenser and is
automatically defrosted and evaporates
periodically.
This automatic defrosting system en-
ables the Freezer Zone to remain per-
manently ice-free. However, the food
stored in the freezer will not defrost.
Cleaning and care
42
WARNING! DANGER of electric
shock!
Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-
cuit breaker.
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Do not damage the coolant
pipework.
Do not let water get into the
electronic unit.
Steam from a steam cleaning ap-
pliance could reach the electrical
components and cause a short cir-
cuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
The data plate located inside the ap-
pliance must not be removed. It con-
tains information which is required in
the event of a service call.
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 products containing soda,
ammonia, acid, or chloride,
- lime scale removers,
- abrasive cleaning products, such as
scouring powder, scouring liquid, or
pumice stones,
- cleaners containing solvents,
- stainless steel cleaners,
- dishwasher detergent,
- oven sprays,
- glass cleaning agents,
- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
such as pot scrubbers,
- eraser sponges,
- sharp metal scrapers.
We recommend using a clean sponge,
lukewarm water with a little liquid dish
soap to clean the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
The following pages contain important
information on cleaning.
Cleaning and care
43
Rinsing the ice cube maker
Risk to health due to contami-
nated water.
Bacteria can develop in water which
has been sitting in the water supply
lines for several days. This poses a
risk to your health.
Rinse out the ice cube maker and
water supply line:
–before using for the first time,
–if the ice cube maker has not been
used for a long time (more than
5days),
–regularly when in continuous use
(at least once a month) to remove
residual ice from the system (to avoid
blocking the water supply line),
–before switching the ice cube
maker off for a long time.
After selecting the “Rinse the ice cube
maker” setting, the ice cube maker
and the water supply pipework will be
rinsed automatically with water.
The ice cube tray then moves to the
cleaning position so that it can be dried
by hand.
The water collects in the ice cube
drawer .
Check that the ice cube drawer is
empty before selecting “Rinse the ice
cube maker”. Otherwise, the water will
empty onto the contents of the
drawer.
“Rinse the ice cube maker” can only
be selected when the ice cube maker
is on.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the sym-
bol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the tem-
perature ( and ) repeatedly until
the symbol for the ice cube maker
flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the setting you
want:
0: The ice cube maker is switched off
1: The ice cube maker is switched on
2: Set the water volume
3: Select the ice cube tray cleaning
position
4: Rinse the ice cube maker
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is saved. The ice
cube maker symbol in the display
and the indicator light on the ice cube
maker will flash while the ice cube
maker is being rinsed.
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44
You will hear the ice cube tray turning to
a slanted position.
Wait until the ice cube tray has
stopped moving before continuing.
The ice cube maker will then switch off.
Carefully remove the ice cube drawer,
which is now full of water. Empty and
clean it.
The ice cube tray cannot be removed
and must be cleaned in situ.
Dry the ice cube tray with a cloth.
As soon as the ice cube maker is
switched on, the ice cube tray rotates
back to its original position.
Cleaning the ice cube tray
Clean the ice cube tray:
- Before switching off the ice cube
maker for a long period of time
- Regularly, to remove ice and water
residues.
If you have already selected the set-
ting “Rinse the ice cube maker” (see
“Rinsing the ice cube maker”), the ice
cube tray will already be in the clean-
ing position.
The ice cube tray cannot be re-
moved and must be cleaned in situ. For
this reason the ice cube tray must be
set to the cleaning position.
Cleaning and care
45
Setting the cleaning position
This setting can only be selected if the
ice cube maker is on.
Empty the ice cube drawer.
Touch the settings button.
All symbols available for selection will
appear on the display and the sym-
bol will flash.
Touch the buttons for setting the tem-
perature ( and ) repeatedly until
the symbol for the ice cube maker
flashes on the display.
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
By touching the and buttons,
you can now select the setting you
want:
0:The ice cube maker is switched off
1:The ice cube maker is switched on
2:Set the water volume
3:Select the ice cube tray cleaning
position
4:Rinse the ice cube maker
Touch the OK button to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting is saved and you
will hear the ice cube tray moving into a
slanted position.
Wait until the ice cube tray has
stopped moving before continuing.
The ice cube maker will then switch off.
The symbol for the ice cube maker
will disappear from the display.
Remove the ice cube drawer.
The ice cube tray cannot be removed
and must be cleaned in place.
Clean the ice cube tray and the ice
cube drawer with lukewarm water
and liquid dish soap. Wipe thoroughly
with clean water and dry with a cloth.
As soon as the ice cube maker is
switched on, the ice cube tray rotates
back to its original position.
Cleaning and care
46
Before cleaning
Turn the appliance off.
The display goes out and the cooling
function is turned off.
If this does not work, the safety lock is
activated (see “Selecting additional set-
tings – Activating and deactivating the
safety lock”).
Unplug the appliance or flick the cir-
cuit breaker to off.
Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
Remove the shelves:
Lift them up at the front slightly and
then pull them forward and out.
The telescopic runners on the
shelves are not dishwasher safe.
Removing the telescopic runners
To remove the telescopic runners:
1. Push the catch upward.
2. Push the telescopic runner to the
side.
3. Then pull the telescopic runner off to
the rear.
To reattach the telescopic runners to
the shelf after cleaning:
1. Hook the telescopic runner on at the
rear.
2. Then clip the catches into position at
the front.
Cleaning and care
47
Cleaning the interior and ac-
cessories
The appliance should be cleaned
regularly (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
liquid dish soap.
After cleaning, wipe with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
- the freezer drawers
- the trims
- the shelves
- the telescopic runners on the shelves
- the cool packs
Clean these accessories by hand.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
damp cloth to clean them.
Be careful not to wash out the spe-
cial lubricant in the telescopic run-
ners during cleaning.
Leave the door open for a short while
to air the appliance sufficiently and
prevent odor buildup.
Cleaning the door seal
Risk of damage as a result of in-
correct cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oils or
grease, it can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ventilation gaps
A build-up of dust will increase the en-
ergy consumption of the appliance.
The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (you could
use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dusting
brush, for example).
After cleaning
Slide all shelves back into the appli-
ance.
Close the appliance door.
Reconnect to the power supply and
switch the appliance back on.
Switch on the SuperFrost function for
a while so that the freezer zone can
cool down quickly.
Once the temperature in the freezer
zone is cold enough, you can place
the food in the freezer drawers and
return the drawers to the freezer.
As soon as the freezer zone reaches
a constant temperature of at least 0°F
(-18°C), press the SuperFrost button
to turn off the function.
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With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma-
chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with-
out contacting the Service Department.
This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it.
To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un-
til the fault has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and solution
The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The appliance is not switched on and the power sup-
ply symbol is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical
outlet.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The power
supply symbol appears in the display when the
appliance is switched off.
Check whether the fuse has tripped. There could be
a fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Technical
Service for assistance.
The compressor runs
continuously.
Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at
a lower speed when less cooling is required. This
increases the compressor run time.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The compressor is turn-
ing on more frequently
and for longer periods
of time; the temperature
in the appliance is too
low.
The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov-
ered or become too dusty.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to re-
move any dust.
The door has been opened too frequently, or a large
amount of fresh food has been placed inside and/or
frozen at the same time.
Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
The appliance door is not properly closed.
A thick layer of ice may have already formed in the
freezer.
Close the appliance door.
After a while, the temperature will return to normal by
itself.
If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af-
fect cooling and increase energy consumption.
Defrost the appliance and clean it.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
ambient temperature, the longer the compressor has
to run.
See the “Installation location” section in the “In-
stallation information”.
The appliance was not properly installed in the niche.
See the “Installation information” and “Building in
the appliance” sections.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The compressor is turn-
ing on more frequently
and for longer periods
of time; the temperature
in the appliance is too
low.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
A large amount of food was put in for freezing at
once.
See the information in the section on “Freezing
and storing food”.
The SuperFrost function is still turned on.
To save energy, you can switch the SuperFrost
function off early yourself.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The tempera-
ture in the appliance
rises.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too
high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24hours.
The food begins to thaw.
The ambient temperature is too low for this appli-
ance.
If the ambient temperature is too low, the compres-
sor will run less frequently. This may cause the
freezer to become too warm.
See the information in the section on “Installation –
Installation location”.
Increase the ambient temperature.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigerator at the
bottom near the com-
pressor (depending on
model).
The electronic for the
compressor is equipped
with an operation and
fault diagnosis LED in-
dicator light.
The indicator light flashes several times every 5sec-
onds.
A fault has occurred.
Contact Customer Service.
The indicator light flashes regularly every 15sec-
onds.
This is not a fault. This flashing is normal.
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Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and solution
The symbol lights up
in the display. You can-
not switch the appli-
ance off.
The safety lock has been activated.
Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select-
ing additional settings”, section “Activating and de-
activating the safety lock”).
“F0toF9” appears in
the display.
There is a fault.
Contact Miele Technical Service.
“FE*” appears on the
display.
There is a fault.
Contact Miele Service.
The alarm symbol
lights up in the display.
An alarm also sounds.
The door alarm has been activated.
Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol
will go out, and the alarm will stop sounding.
The alarm symbol
flashes in the display.
The temperature in the freezer zone has risen higher
or fallen lower than the set temperature.
This could be due to, for example:
– the appliance door being opened too often, or
being left open,
– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in
the freezer all at once without the SuperFrost
function being turned on, or
– a prolonged power outage.
Rectify the cause of the alarm. The alarm symbol
will go out, and the alarm will stop sounding.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, cook it
before freezing it again.
The symbol flashes
on the display and the
indicator light on the ice
cube maker flashes
when the ice cube
maker is switched on.
The water supply line is not open.
Open the water supply line.
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Message Possible cause and solution
The ice cube maker
and alarm symbols
are flashing on the dis-
play. The indicator light
on the ice cube maker
is also flashing.
There is a fault with the ice cube maker.
Contact Miele Service.
The power failure sym-
bol, appears in the
display and the alarm
sounds.
The temperature display
will show the warmest
temperature recorded in
the freezer during a
power failure or an in-
terruption to the power
supply.
There is a power failure: The temperature in the ap-
pliance over the last few days or hours has risen too
high because of a power failure or interruption to the
power supply.
The appliance will go back to the last temperature
setting when the power is restored.
Press the OK button.
The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.
The display will then revert to showing the current
temperature in the freezer section.
Depending on the temperature displayed, you
should check whether food in the freezer has
started to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, cook it
before freezing it again.
The symbol has lit up
on the display and the
appliance is not cooling
although the controls
and the interior lighting
are working.
Demo mode is on. This allows the appliance to be
presented in the showroom without the cooling sys-
tem being switched on. Do not activate this setting
for domestic use.
Turn off demo mode (see “Information for dealers -
Demo mode”).
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Problems with the ice cube maker
Problem Possible cause and solution
You cannot turn the ice
cube maker on.
The appliance is not connected to the power supply
or is not switched on.
Reconnect to the power supply and switch the ap-
pliance back on.
The ice maker is not
producing any ice
cubes.
The appliance and/or the ice maker is not turned on.
Turn on the appliance and/or the ice maker.
The water intake is not open or has not been vented.
Open the water intake.
Check that the water supply has been vented.
The ice maker drawer is not closed properly.
Push the drawer all the way in.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
causing the compressor to turn on more frequently
and the ice maker to ice up.
Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
The temperature in the freezer zone is too high.
Select a lower temperature.
The water pressure is too low.
The water pressure must be between 121 and
87psi (1.5 and 6bar).
Remember that it can take up to 24hours for the
production of ice cubes to commence.
The ice cube maker is
only producing small
ice cubes.
The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity of
water supplied. You are able to set this quantity as
required.
To make larger ice cubes, increase the amount of
water supplied to the ice cube maker.
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The ice cubes have an
unpleasant odor or fla-
vor.
The ice cube maker is in constant use and needs to
be cleaned regularly.
Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply line
regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice
cube maker”).
The ice cube maker is seldom used. If you do not use
it very often, ice cubes that are stored for a long pe-
riod can absorb the taste and smell of other items.
Empty the ice cube drawer if you are not going to
use the ice cube maker for a long time.
Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply line
regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice
cube maker”).
There is unpackaged/unwrapped food in the freezer
section. Ice can absorb the taste and smell of un-
wrapped food.
All food in the freezer section must be wrapped.
The ice cube drawer is dirty.
If necessary, clean the ice cube drawer.
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The interior lighting is not working.
Problem Possible cause and solution
The interior lighting is
not working.
The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on.
Turn the refrigeration appliance on.
To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it-
self off automatically after approximately 15minutes
if the appliance door is left open. If this is not the
cause, there is a fault.
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 compo-
nents.
Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting
may only be repaired or replaced by Customer
Service.
Risk of injury from LED lighting.
This lighting corresponds to risk group RG2. If the
cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury.
If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a
close range directly into the lighting with optical in-
struments (e.g., magnifying glass or similar).
Contact Customer Service.
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Other problems
Problem Possible cause and solution
The door to the Freezer
Zone will not open be-
cause it has been
opened and closed too
many times in succes-
sion.
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 to-
gether or to the wall.
The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the
freezer.
Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to
carefully pry them apart.
An alarm does not
sound even though the
appliance door has
been open for a long
time.
This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been
switched off in settings mode (see “Acoustic sig-
nals” under “Selecting additional settings”).
The external walls of
the appliance feel
warm.
This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evap-
orator is used to prevent condensation.
Causes of noises
57
Normal
noises
Cause
Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.
Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates
through the pipes.
Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
motor on or off.
Sssrrrrr... You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the ap-
pliance.
Crack... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the com-
pressor and the coolant circulating through the system).
Noises Possible cause and solution
Rattling,
clinking
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appli-
ance or place something underneath it.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furni-
ture. 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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58
Contact in the event of a fault
In the event of a fault which you cannot
remedy yourself, please contact your
Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.
You can book a Miele Service Call on-
line at www.miele.com/service.
Contact information for Miele Cus-
tomer Service can be found at the end
of this document.
Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (SN)
when contacting Miele Customer Ser-
vice. Both pieces of information can be
found on the data plate.
You will find the data plate inside your
appliance.
Appliance warranty and prod-
uct registration
You can register your product and/or
view the manufacturer´s warranty terms
and conditions for Miele appliances and
vacuum cleaners at
www.mieleusa.com.
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59
Demo mode
The appliance can be demonstrated in
the showroom or at exhibitions in
“Demo mode”. In this mode, the control
panel and interior lighting are active but
the compressor remains off.
Turning on demo mode
Switch the appliance off by touching
the On/Off button.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is activated.
The temperature shown on the display
will go out and the power connection
symbol appears.
Touch and hold the button.
At the same time, briefly touch the
on/off button (without letting go of
the button!).
Keep your finger on the button un-
til the symbol appears on the dis-
play.
Release the button.
Demo mode is on and the symbol is
illuminated on the display.
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60
Turning off Demo mode
Thesymbol is illuminated in the dis-
play.
Touch the settings sensor.
All symbols available for selection will
appear in the display and thesymbol
flashes.
Touch the sensors for setting the
temperature (or) repeatedly un-
til thesymbol flashes in the display.
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The1 symbol flashes in the display
(meaning: Demo mode is active) and
thesymbol is illuminated.
Touch theorsensor so that the
symbol0appears in the display
(meaning: Demo mode is inactive).
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
The selected setting will be adopted
and thesymbol will flash.
Touch the settings sensor to leave the
settings mode.
Otherwise the appliance will exit the
settings mode automatically after ap-
proximately one minute.
Demo mode is turned off and
thesymbol disappears.
Installation
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Installation
Side-by-side
The appliance has two side-wall heaters
encased in foam and can be installed
side-by-side with other appliances.
Each appliance must be installed in its
own niche.
Please contact your dealer for specific
information about which combinations
will work with your appliance.
WARNING! This appliance must
be built in, otherwise it could tip
over!
Install the appliance in accordance
with the installation instructions.
Fire hazard and risk of damage!
The appliance must not be installed
underneath a cooktop.
Installation location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
When deciding where to install your ap-
pliance, please bear in mind that the
energy consumption will increase if in-
stalled near to a heater, a cooker, or
other appliance that gives off heat. Di-
rect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor has to run and
the higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the appliance, please
note:
- The electrical socket must be easily
accessible in an emergency and not
concealed behind the appliance.
- The plug and power cord must not
touch the back of the appliance as
they could be damaged by vibrations
from the appliance.
- Do not plug other appliances into
electrical sockets behind this appli-
ance.
Risk of damage due to high hu-
midity.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on exter-
nal refrigeration appliance panels,
which can cause corrosion.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a
dry and/or air-conditioned room with
sufficient ventilation.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance doors close properly, the
ventilation gaps are not covered, and
the refrigeration appliance has been
installed in accordance with these
operating and installation instruc-
tions.
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Climate class
The appliance is designed for use within
specific ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use in ambient tempera-
tures for which it is not designed.
If the room is too cold, the compressor
will turn off for too long, causing the in-
ternal temperature in the appliance to
rise. In turn, this can result in food dete-
riorating and going off.
The climate class is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate class Room tempera-
ture
SN 50°F to 90°F /
10°C to 32°C
N 60°F to 90°F /
+16°C to +32°C
ST 60°F to 100°F /
+16to +38°C
T 60°F to 109°F /
+16to +43°C
A freezer from the SN climate class
can operate without any difficulties in
rooms with a cooler ambient tempera-
ture (down to +41°F/5°C).
Ventilation
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Operation of the appliance is limited.
Keep the ventilation slits free from
obstruction.
If the ventilation slits are not kept
free and unobstructed the compres-
sor will switch on more often and will
run for longer.
This can cause higher energy con-
sumption and to an increased com-
pressor operating temperature,
which can result in damage to the
compressor.
Do not block the ventilation slits.
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The air at the back wall of the appliance
warms up. Therefore the cabinet must
be constructed in such a way that en-
sures unhindered ventilation (see “Built-
in dimensions”).
- The air influx enters via the toe-
kick and the air outlet is at the top
at the rear of the cabinet.
- To ensure ventilation an air channel of
a minimum 9/16" (40mm) depth
must be provided at the back of the
appliance.
- The ventilation slits in the toe-kick, in
the cabinet and under the top of the
cabinet must provide a total passage
volume of at least 31 square inches
to allow the warm air to dissipate
unimpeded.
If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila-
tion openings, the ventilation open-
ings must be larger than 31 square
inches. The passage volume of 31
square inches is the total area of the
opening slits in the grille.
- Important! The larger the ventilation
slits, the more economically the ap-
pliance will work.
The ventilation slits must not be
blocked or obstructed in any way.
Clean the ventilation slits on a regu-
lar basis.
Top ventilation gap
The ventilation gap at the top of the ap-
pliance can be constructed in different
ways:
a
Directly above the appliance with a
ventilation grille (free airflow of at
least 31sqinches (200cm²))
b
Between the kitchen cabinetry and
the ceiling
c
In a suspended ceiling
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Door panel
The required door panel must be min.
5/8” (16mm) and max. 3/4” (19mm)
thick.
–Weight of the door panel
If the door panel is too heavy
damage can occur.
Installing a door panel which is heav-
ier than the maximum permitted
weight could damage the hinges.
This can cause subsequent func-
tional problems.
Before installing the door panel, en-
sure that the weight of the door
panel does not exceed the maximum
permitted weight.
Before installing the cabinet door, en-
sure that the weight of the door does
not exceed the maximum permitted
weight.
Appliance Maximum weight
of cabinet door in
lbs (kg)
FNS 37492 iE 57 (26)
Before installing the appliance
Before installation, remove the bag of
installation and other accessories
from the appliance and remove the
profile strip from the outer appliance
door.
Do not remove the following from
the back of the appliance
- the spacers (depending on the
model). They ensure the distance re-
quired between the back of the appli-
ance and the wall.
- the bags located in the metal grille
(heat exchanger, depending on
model).
These are required for the functioning
of the appliance. Their contents are
not toxic or hazardous.
Remove the cable clips from the back
of the appliance.
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Open the appliance door and remove
the red transport clips (depending
on model).
Wall spacer at the back
At a furniture depth of less than
213/4'' (553mm), you can remove the
wall spacer from the back of the appli-
ance so that you can push the appli-
ance right into the niche.
Removing the wall spacer can in-
crease energy consumption as there
is then a smaller ventilation area.
Loosen the screw and remove the
wall spacer.
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Installation dimensions
* The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of
221/16“(560mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth
of 215/8”(550mm), but will consume slightly more energy.
If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation
that it has precisely the correct dimensions. The specified ventilation grille dimen-
sions must be observed to ensure that the appliance functions correctly.
Installation
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Limiting the opening angle of
the appliance door
The door hinges are set at the factory to
enable the appliance door to be opened
wide.
However, if the opening angle of the
door needs to be limited for any reason,
the hinge can be adjusted to accommo-
date this.
If the appliance door hits an adjacent
wall when opened, for example, the
opening angle can be limited to ap-
prox.90°:
The locking pins for limiting the door
opening must be installed before the
appliance is installed.
Insert the locking pins supplied for
limiting the door opening into the
hinges from above.
The appliance door opening angle is
now limited to approximately90°.
Changing the door hinges
Always change the door hinging with
the assistance of another person.
The appliance is supplied with right-
hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is re-
quired, the hinges must be changed:
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Open the appliance door.
Lift off the covers: , , and .
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Slightly loosen the hinge screws:
and.
Push the appliance door outward,
take it off its hinges and place it to
one side.
Undo the screws completely.
Install the bracket on the opposite
side and attach the screws loosely.
Undo the screws completely and
loosely screw them in on the opposite
side.
If you have inserted pins into the
hinges to limit the opening angle of
the door, lift the pins up and out of
the hinges.
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Removing the soft-close mechanism
Warning! The soft-close mecha-
nism folds in when dismantled!
Danger of injury!
Place the door on a stable surface
with the front facing down.
Remove the soft-close mechanism
from the ball joint.
Unscrew the mount and pull the
soft-close mechanism toward you
and off.
Using a screwdriver, remove the ball
joint and screw it into the adjacent
hole.
Now turn over the appliance door so
that the front is facing up (hinges re-
main open).
Danger of injury!
Do not close the hinges.
Remove the screws .
Replace the hinges in their diagonally
opposite corners.
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Fastening the soft-close mechanism
Now turn over the appliance door so
that the outer side faces downward.
Screw the mount onto the hinge
and firmly tighten.
Open out the soft-close mecha-
nism, and hook it onto the ball
joint.
Hang the appliance door onto the
pre-fitted screws and , and se-
curely tighten the screws and .
Replace the covers: , , and .
Refit the locking pins into the top of
the hinges to prevent the door from
opening too far.
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Building in the appliance
Two people are required to install the
appliance.
Install the appliance in a stable, solid
cabinet, positioned on an even and
level floor.
Secure the cabinetry against tipping.
Use a spirit level to align the cabinet.
The cabinet corners must be at 90°
angles to each other, otherwise the
cabinet door will not sit straight on all
4corners.
The required ventilation gaps must be
provided (see “Installation – Installa-
tion notes”).
To install the appliance, you will need
the following tools:
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Parts required for installation:
All installation parts are number-coded.
This coding is also used in the installa-
tion instructions.
- For building the appliance into the
niche:
*These parts are only supplied with ap-
pliances with a niche height of
55"(140cm) or more.
**Number depends on niche height;
maximum number applies to appliances
requiring a niche height of 55"(140cm)
or more (also contains additional instal-
lation parts for fitting large or divided
cabinet doors).
- For installing the cabinet door:
**Number depends on niche height.
Also contains additional installation
parts for fitting large or divided cabinet
doors.
All installation instructions given are
for a right-hand hinged appliance. If
you have converted the appliance to
left-hand hinging, you will need to
adapt these instructions accordingly.
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Preparing the appliance
Position the appliance directly in front
of the cabinet niche.
Push the filler strip lugs into the
holders from the front.
If the appliance is hinged on the left,
slide the lugs into the right-hand
opening of the holder.
Risk of damage to the securing
bracket and cover.
The cover on the securing bracket
can easily become detached.
Always close the cover as soon as
you have finished working on the
bracket.
Loosely screw the securing brack-
ets into the pre-drilled holes in the
appliance door using the hex
screws.
Tip: Secure a pair of brackets in the
handle area of the door.
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Close the covers.
Push the appliance two-thirds of the
way into the built-in niche. Take care
not to trap the power cord when
pushing the appliance into its niche.
Tip: Tie a piece of string to the plug to
“lengthen” the power cord; this will help
you to push the appliance into position.
Pull the power cord through the cabinet
by the other end of the string so that
the appliance can be connected to the
power supply easily after installation.
With 5/8" (16mm) thick cabinet walls
only:
Clip the spacers and onto the
right of the hinges.
Open the appliance door.
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Remove the cover.
Loosely fit the connecting bracket
using the screws.
Tip: Do not tighten the screws, to allow
for the position of the connecting
bracket to be adjusted.
Push the contact component onto
the fixing bracket.
Loosely fit the securing bracket
using the screws.
Tip: Do not tighten the screws, to allow
for the position of the connecting
bracket to be adjusted.
Carefully remove the protective film
from the sealing strip.
Stick the sealing strip onto the
side of the appliance on which the
door will open, flush with the front.
1. Align the sealing strip with the bot-
tom edge of the top fixing bracket.
2. Stick it down along its entire length.
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Building in the appliance
If the appliance is pushed too far into
the niche, the appliance door may
not close properly once the cabinet
door has been fitted. This can cause
ice to build up, condensate to accu-
mulate, and cause the appliance to
malfunction. These can all lead to in-
creased energy consumption.
Push the appliance into the built-in
niche, making sure a gap of
15/8" (42mm) is maintained all
around between the appliance cas-
ing and the front of the cabinet side
walls.
Now push the appliance into the
niche until all fixing brackets at the
top and bottom are touching the front
edge of the cabinet side wall.
- 5/8" (16mm) thick walls:
The spacers should touch the front
edge of the cabinet side walls at the
top and bottom.
- 3/4" (19mm) thick walls:
The front edges of the top and bot-
tom hinges should be flush with the
front edge of the cabinet side wall.
This ensures a distance of
15/8" (42mm) to the front edges of the
cabinet unit side walls all the way
round.
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Important for cabinetry with door fit-
tings (such as stubs and seals).
Take the dimensions of the fittings
into account.
Check to make sure there is a gap all
round of 15/8" (42mm) to the front
edges of the door fittings.
Pull the appliance forward by the ap-
propriate dimension.
Tip: If possible, remove the door fittings
and push the appliance into the niche
until all securing brackets at the top and
bottom are touching the front edge of
the cabinet side wall.
Align the appliance on both sides via
the adjustable feet so that it stands
level.
Securing the appliance in the niche
Push the appliance onto the cabinet
wall on the hinge side.
Screw the particle board screws
through the hinge plates at the top
and bottom to secure the appliance
to the housing unit.
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Push the loose securing bracket
against the cabinet wall.
Fix the securing bracket to the
cabinet wall with the screw.
Tip: Pre-drill the hole.
The appliance must not pull back
into the unit, as otherwise the gap of
1 5/8" (42mm) will not be maintained
all the way round.
Push the protruding bracket toward
the cabinet wall using your thumb
while tightening the screws.
Fix the securing bracket to the
cabinet wall with the screws.
Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
Re-tighten screws and .
Snap off any protruding ends from
the securing bracket. They are no
longer required and can be disposed
of.
Place the covers and on the se-
curing bracket.
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Only for an appliance with a niche
height greater than 55" (140cm)
To give the appliance additional security
in the niche, push the rods supplied be-
tween the appliance and the cabinet
base:
First secure the handle to one of
the stabilizing rods.
Use the handle to push the stabilizing
rod into the guide as far as it will
go. Remove the handle and fit it to
the other stabilizing rod supplied and
push this into its guide as far as it will
go.
Tip: Keep the handle somewhere safe
in case you ever need to fit the appli-
ance into a new housing unit.
Close the appliance doors.
Installing the cabinet door
If installed in a run of units, make sure
that the top edge of the cabinet door
is at the same height as neighboring
unit doors.
The cabinet door must be installed
level, and not under tension.
The next section gives instructions on
how to install a cabinet door that is at
least 5/8" - 3/4" (16 - 19mm) thick.
The distance between the appliance
door and the mounting frame is set to
5/16" (8mm) at the factory. Check
this distance and adjust it if neces-
sary.
Push the installation aids to the
height of the cabinet door. The lower
contact edge X of the installation aids
must be at the same height as the
upper edge of the cabinet door to be
installed (symbol).
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Tip: Push up the installation aids to-
gether with the cabinet front until they
are at the same height as the neighbor-
ing unit doors.
Unscrew the nuts and remove the
mounting frame together with the
installation aids.
Place the cabinet door on a stable
surface with the outer side facing
downward.
Draw a faint central line with a pencil
on the inside of the cabinet door.
Hang the mounting frame with the
installation aids on the inside of the
cabinet door. Align the mounting
frame centrally.
Attach the mounting frame securely
using at least 6 short chipboard
screws. (On raised paneled doors,
only use 4 screws on the edges.) Pre-
drill holes into the cabinet door if nec-
essary.
Pull the installation aids upward to re-
move them.
Turn them around and push them all
the way into the middle slots on the
mounting frame for safekeeping.
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Attach the side cover to the
mounting frame on the side opposite
the hinge.
Turn the cabinet door over and attach
the handle (if required).
Open the appliance door.
Hang the cabinet door on the adjust-
ing bolts.
Screw the nuts loosely onto the
adjusting bolts.
Close the door and check the dis-
tance between the door and adjacent
cabinet doors. The distance should
be the same.
Adjusting the position of the door
Check the distance between the door
and adjacent cabinet doors. The dis-
tance should be the same.
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X: side adjustments
Move the cabinet door.
Y: height adjustment
The distance between the appliance
door and the mounting frame is set to
5/16" (8mm). Only adjust the distance
within the specified range.
Turn the adjusting bolts with a
screwdriver.
While counterholding the adjusting
bolts with a screwdriver, tighten
the nuts with a wrench.
The filler strip must not protrude; it
must completely disappear into the
niche.
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Open the cover.
Fit the screws into the holes.
Tip: Pre-drill the holes.
Risk of damage to the securing
bracket and cover.
The cover on the securing bracket
can easily become detached.
Always close the cover as soon as
you have finished working on the
bracket.
Close the cover and close the door.
Z: depth adjustment
Check the distance between the cabi-
net door and the housing unit. A dis-
tance of approximately 1/16" (2mm) is
required.
Loosen screws and .
Tighten all the screws again.
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Replace the cover and click it into
place.
Close the covers on the securing
brackets.
The appliance is properly installed in
the niche if:
- the door closes properly
- the door does not touch the housing
unit
- the seal on the top corner of the han-
dle side is firmly seated
To double check place a flashlight in
the appliance and close the door.
Turn the lights out in the room. If you
can see any light shining out from the
sides, double check the individual in-
stallation steps.
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Water connection
Information on the fresh water con-
nection
Risk of injury and appliance
damage if appliance is not con-
nected properly.
Failing to connect the appliance
properly can result in personal injury
and/or material damage.
The appliance may only be con-
nected to the fresh water connection
by qualified technicians.
Disconnect the refrigeration ap-
pliance from the power supply before
connecting it to the water supply.
Close the faucet before connecting
the refrigeration appliance to the wa-
ter supply.
Risk to health and risk of dam-
age due to contaminated water.
The quality of the incoming water
must conform to the requirements for
drinking water in the country where
the refrigeration appliance is being
used.
Connect the refrigeration appliance
to the drinking water supply.
Connection to the water supply must
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the country where the appli-
ance is being installed. All appliances
and systems used to supply water to
the refrigeration appliance must also
comply with the applicable regula-
tions in the respective country.
The appliance is only suitable for
connection to a cold water supply,
which
- is directly connected to the water
supply in order to ensure a circulation
of the water in the cold water line.
Avoid using a water line in which the
water is allowed to pool. This can af-
fect the taste of water and ice cubes.
- withstands the operating pressure.
- fulfills the hygiene regulations.
Water pressure on-site:
- Minimum: 21.76psi (1.5bar)
- Maximum: 87.02psi (6bar)
A shut-off valve must be provided be-
tween the water line and the water sup-
ply of the building to ensure that the
water supply can be cut off if neces-
sary.
Make sure that the shut-off valve is
still accessible after the appliance
has been installed.
Risk of damage!
If the water supply is cut off while the
ice cube maker is still in use the wa-
ter intake pipe can freeze up.
Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-
ter supply is interrupted (e.g. while
on vacation).
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Before establishing the fresh water
connection, ensure that the appli-
ance is disconnected from the power
supply.
The fresh water connection is at the
back of the appliance, at the bottom.
The connection parts included with the
appliance permit the connection of vari-
ous water lines (water line not supplied).
Do not connect old water lines that
have been used before.
The solenoid valve has a metric
R3/4 connection thread.
Remove the cap from the solenoid
valve.
Insert the adapter into the union
nut.
Risk of damage!
Do not insert the water filter the
wrong way around, as this can cause
damage.
Insert the water filter with the de-
pression facing downward toward the
adapter.
Risk of damage!
Do not overtighten the union nut, as
this can cause damage.
Connect the union nut to the sole-
noid valve, and tighten it.
If you want to divert the water line by
90°, screw on the elbow.
In case of a water line with a 1/4"
thread:
Connect the water line (e.g., cop-
per) to the adapter or elbow us-
ing the clamping ring and nut.
In case of a water line with a 7/16"-24
UNS thread:
Connect the water line directly to
the adapter or elbow (a clamp-
ing ring and nut are not re-
quired).
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Secure the water line to the casing
using the retaining clip.
Slowly open the faucet in the water
supply line and check the whole wa-
ter system for leaks.
The appliance can now be connected
to the power supply (see “Electrical
connection“).
When pushing the appliance into the
niche, do not bend or damage the
water line.
Push the appliance into its final posi-
tion.
Electrical connection
Danger of electric shock!
The appliance must only be switched
on when it has been installed in ac-
cordance with the installation in-
structions.
Ground the appliance.
The appliance must not be grounded
via a gas pipe.
If in doubt, have a suitably qualified
and experienced electrician check
that the installation complies with rel-
evant regulations.
Do not install a fuse into neutral cur-
rent or grounding electrical circuit.
Do not use extension cords or un-
grounded (two prong) adapters.
Do not use a frayed or damaged
power cord.
Danger of electric shock!
For protection against electric shock
this appliance is equipped with a
pole-free plug which is protected
against reverse polarity. The plug
must be grounded in the usual way.
Do not remove the round grounding
connector pin from the plug.
Use only a grounded plug adapter.
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Wait for 1hour after installation before
plugging the appliance into the power
supply. This allows coolant and refriger-
ator oil to settle in accordance with reg-
ulations.
Ensure that the voltage of the main
power supply corresponds with the
connection voltage of the appliance. A
power supply of 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz and
15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side instal-
lation) with a NEMA 5-15 molded plug,
which is protected by a main switch or
a fuse, is required to operate the appli-
ance.
The manufacturer recommends operat-
ing the appliance on a separate circuit
to avoid overloading the electrical cir-
cuit.
All relevant legal electrical, fire and
building regulations must be observed
when installing the socket and/or the
appliance.
In certain countries appliances are re-
quired to be connected to the electrical
supply via a wall-mounted ON/OFF
switch.
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock
or other injuries installation and connec-
tion of the appliance must be carried
out by a suitably qualified electrician in
accordance with all relevant local and
national regulations and standards, in-
cluding fire prevention.
The outlet must be easily accessible in
an emergency so that the appliance can
be quickly disconnected from the elec-
trical supply in case of an emergency.
The socket must be located so that the
upper edge is a maximum
82" (2100mm) distance from the upper
edge of the base of the kitchen cabinet.
If the outlet is no longer accessible
once the appliance has been installed,
an all-pole disconnect device with a
contact opening of at least 1/8" (3mm)
must be present on site. The discon-
nect device may be circuit breaker, a
fuse, or a contactor (compliant with lo-
cal regulations).
The plug and power cord must not
come into contact with the back of the
appliance as vibrations can cause dam-
age to these components. This, in turn,
could result in a short circuit.
Do not plug in other devices behind this
appliance.
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Do not connect the appliance to an in-
verter such as those used with an au-
tonomous energy source e.g. solar
power. When switched on, peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices ei-
ther. These reduce the amount of en-
ergy supplied to the appliance, causing
it to overheat.
If the power cord needs to be replaced,
this must be done by a qualified techni-
cian.
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Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone:
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U.S.A.
Miele, Inc.
National Headquarters
Please have the model and serial number
of your appliance available when
contacting Customer Service.
Canada
Importer
Miele Limited
Headquarters and Miele Centre
800-843-7231
609-419-4298
Customer Service & Support
Phone:
Fax:
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www.miele.ca
888-99-MIELE(64353)
888-586-8056
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Phone:
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