Miele Refrigerator 06 207 300 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost free fridge freezer  
with Dynamic cooling  
KFN 8462 SD  
KFN 8662 SD  
KFN 8862 SD  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these operating instructions  
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before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 06 207 300  
 
Contents  
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Ice cubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
 
Description of the appliance  
aOn button for switching the whole  
appliance on and  
gMaster switch for switching  
the whole appliance on and off  
On/Off button for independently  
switching the refrigerator section on  
and off  
hFreezer section temperature display  
iFreezer section temperature selector  
buttons  
bRefrigerator section temperature  
left hand button: warmer  
right hand button: colder  
display  
cRefrigerator section temperature  
selector buttons  
jSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
left hand button: warmer  
right hand button: colder  
kAlarm off button  
dSuper cool button and indicator light  
eDynamic cooling button and  
indicator light  
fSafety lock indicator light  
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Description of the appliance  
aFan  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cInterior lighting  
dEgg tray  
eShelves  
fBottle rack  
gCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
hDoor shelves  
iFruit and vegetable containers  
jDivider  
kFreezer drawers with  
freezer calendar  
lMarker system for frozen food  
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Miele{home  
Optional accessory  
The Miele|home system gives you the  
ability to check information about your  
appliance at any time.  
For example, if a temperature alarm,  
power cut or other fault message  
occurs, this information will be relayed  
directly to the Miele|home system.  
You will need a Miele|home system  
(e.g. the Miele|home InfoControl)  
and your appliance must be fitted  
with the Communication module  
(XKM 2000 KF) to benefit from this  
feature.  
Please refer to the leaflet supplied with  
the Miele|home Communication  
module for details on how to install it  
and on how to sign it on to your  
Miele|home system.  
The Miele|home system is supplied  
with its own operating instructions.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Please ensure that the appliance  
presents no danger to children while  
being stored for disposal.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and can normally be  
recycled.  
It should be unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person. The  
plug must be rendered useless and the  
cable cut off directly behind the  
appliance to prevent misuse. See the  
"Warning and Safety" section of this  
booklet for further details.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are recycled.  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please dispose of your old appliance at  
your local community waste collection /  
recycling centre and not with your  
household waste.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it before or during  
transportation to an authorised  
collection depot.  
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework  
and oil in the compressor will be  
contained, and will not leak out into the  
environment.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas  
which is environmentally friendly.  
Although it is flammable, it does not  
damage the ozone layer and does not  
increase the greenhouse effect. The  
use of this environmentally friendly  
coolant has, however, led to a slight  
increase in the noise level of the  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
the compressor, you might be able to  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
system. This is unavoidable, but does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and installation of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before installation and before using  
it for the first time. They contain  
important notes on the installation,  
safety, operation and care of the  
appliance.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play on or near it, or to  
play with the controls. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open fires and anything which  
creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
Correct use  
This appliance is intended for  
domestic use only for the cool  
storage of foodstuffs as well as for  
storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh  
food and for preparing ice.  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot  
be held liable for damage caused by  
incorrect or improper use of the  
appliance.  
The more coolant there is in an  
appliance, the larger the room it  
should be installed in. In the event of a  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply, make sure that  
the rating on the data plate  
corresponds to the voltage and  
frequency of the household supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Installation work, maintenance and  
repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably qualified and competent  
persons in accordance with national  
and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and the  
manufacturer will not be held liable.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
appliance until after maintenance or  
repair work has been carried out.  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the appliance and an effective earthing  
system which complies with local and  
national safety regulations. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
requirement is present and regularly  
tested and where there is any doubt,  
the household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the wall  
socket and the plug has been  
withdrawn.  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or  
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
only assured if it has been installed  
and connected in accordance with  
these operating and installation  
instructions.  
This equipment may only be used  
in mobile installations such as  
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk  
assessment of the installation has been  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
Use  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
hands. Your hands may freeze to  
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
bare hands and never place ice  
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth  
straight from the freezer.  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not allow children to play with  
the appliance, for example to climb  
inside the drawers or to swing on the  
door.  
Observe the "use by" dates given  
on food to avoid the risk of food  
poisoning.  
Storage times will depend on several  
factors, including the freshness and  
quality of the food as well as the  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on food  
manufacturer’s packaging on storage  
conditions required as well as the "use  
by" date.  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
thawed food. Defrosted food  
should be used up as quickly as  
possible, as food soon loses its  
nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted  
food may only be re-frozen after it has  
been cooked.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
– remove frost and ice,  
Do not store explosive materials in  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Thermostats switching on may  
produce sparks which could present a  
fire hazard. Flammable compounds  
could explode.  
– separate frozen foods and remove  
ice trays. They will damage the  
evaporator, causing irreversible  
damage to the appliance.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles in the appliance to defrost  
it. These can damage the plastic parts.  
Do not use any electrical  
equipment in this appliance, e.g.  
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking  
and explosion!  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause the  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed and stored upright.  
Danger of explosion.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
containing carbonated drinks or  
liquids which could freeze in the  
freezer. The cans or bottles could  
explode. Danger of injury and damage  
to the appliance.  
Do not use any oils or grease on  
the door seals, as these will cause  
the seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
Do not allow grease or oil from  
foods placed in the refrigerator to  
spill or come into contact with plastic  
surfaces. Do not store cooking oil in the  
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can  
cause stress cracks to occur in the  
plastic components in the door.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
freezer, make sure bottles are not  
left in for more than one hour;  
otherwise they could burst. This could  
result in injury or damage.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in Disposal of your old appliance  
the appliance as this would impair  
Before disposing of an old  
the efficiency of the appliance, increase  
appliance, first make the door latch  
the electricity consumption and could  
or lock unusable.  
cause damage to the appliance.  
This way you will prevent children from  
The appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
(ambient temperatures), and should not  
be used outside this range. The climate  
range for your appliance is stated on  
the data plate inside the appliance.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
can lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut  
off the cable and render any plug  
unusable.  
Be careful not to damage any part  
of the pipework whilst awaiting  
disposal, e.g. by  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Pressurised steam could  
reach the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy consumption Increased energy  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
(radiator, oven.  
Where the ambient room  
temperature is ideal at approx.  
20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient  
room temperature.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
approximate (set in  
stages).  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: The lower the  
temperature in the freezer, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Cellar section 8 to 12°C  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer  
than 16 °C.  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
StayFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18°C  
Use  
Only open the door when  
Frequent opening of the door for  
necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of  
as possible.  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
If food is not stored in an  
organised way, searching for an  
item will mean the door is open for  
longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run  
for a long time, as the appliance  
will have to work harder to lower  
the temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation  
of liquids will cause a loss of  
coldness in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the  
refrigerator to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance to  
allow air to circulate.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold  
ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and  
up.  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Cool pack  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and Place the cool pack in the top freezer  
the accessories with warm water and drawer or to save space on the freezer  
a little washing up liquid, and then  
dry with a soft cloth.  
tray. The cool pack will be at its most  
effective after it has been in the freezer  
for approx. 24 hours.  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for  
between 11/2 and 2 hour after  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
Switching off  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel.  
The temperature display goes out and  
the cooling process is switched off. If  
this does not happen, then the safety  
lock has been activated.  
Switching on  
The refrigerator and freezer sections  
are switched on together by pressing  
the master switch on the right hand  
side of the control panel.  
To switch the refrigerator section off  
separately  
The refrigerator section can be  
switched off without having to switch off  
the freezer section. This is useful e.g.  
whilst on holiday.  
^ Press the master switch.  
The refrigerator section temperature  
display lights up.  
Bars light up in the freezer section  
temperature display.  
The appliance starts cooling.  
^ Press the On/Off button for the  
refrigerator section on the left hand  
side of the control panel.  
You can also switch the whole  
The refrigerator section temperature  
display goes out and the refrigerator  
section switches off.  
appliance on by pressing the On/Off  
button for the refrigerator section on the  
left hand side of the control panel.  
Allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it. This will  
ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
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Switching on and off  
To switch the refrigerator section on  
again  
The safety lock indicator light X will  
light up when the safety lock has been  
activated.  
^ Press the On/Off button on the left  
hand side of the control panel again.  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel to  
come out of the setting mode.  
The refrigerator section temperature  
display lights up. The refrigerator  
section starts cooling. The interior  
light will come on when the door is  
opened.  
The electronics will then switch over to  
normal operation after a couple of  
minutes.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
Safety lock  
The safety lock can be activated to  
prevent the appliance being switched  
off inadvertently.  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday,  
Activating or de-activating the safety  
lock  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the doors ajar to air the  
appliance.  
^ Press and hold the Super freeze  
button pressed in for approx.  
5 seconds.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the doors are left  
shut there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
The Super freeze indicator light flashes  
and a ; flashes in the temperature  
display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button again.  
; lights up in the temperature display.  
^ You can now choose between ; 0  
and ; 1 by pressing the temperature  
selector buttons:  
0: the safety lock is de-activated,  
1: the safety lock is activated.  
^ Press the Super freeze button to save  
the setting.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
. . . in the freezer section  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature  
colder than -18 °C is required. At this  
temperature the growth of  
micro-organisms is generally halted. As  
soon as the temperature rises above  
-10 °C, the micro-organisms become  
active in the food again so that 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 micro-organisms.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
Temperature selection in the  
refrigerator / freezer section  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
The temperatures for the refrigerator  
section and for the freezer section are  
set independently from one another  
using the two buttons under the  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
appropriate temperature display.  
Press the  
. . . in the refrigerator section  
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C  
in the refrigerator section.  
left button:  
to raise the temperature  
right button: to reduce the temperature  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display.  
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The correct temperature  
After setting the temperature you can  
see the following information in the  
display by pressing the buttons:  
appliance may not reach the lowest  
temperature.  
Temperature displays  
– When first pressed, the last  
temperature selected flashes.  
During normal operation the  
temperature displays on the control  
panel show the temperature in the  
middle of the refrigerator section and  
the temperature in the warmest part of  
the freezer section.  
– Each subsequent press of the button  
adjusts the temperature shown in  
1 °C steps.  
– Keeping the button pressed in  
adjusts the temperature continually.  
If the temperature in the appliance is  
not within the range that the appliance  
is able to display (above 0 °C in the  
refrigerator section, and below 0 °C in  
the freezer section), bars will flash in  
the temperature displays.  
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of  
the button the current actual  
temperature of the refrigerator or  
freezer section is automatically shown.  
If you have adjusted the temperature,  
wait for approx. 6 hours if the  
appliance is not very full and for  
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is  
full before checking the temperature  
display as it will take this long for the  
display to show the accurate  
temperature of the appliance. If, after  
this time, the temperature is still too high  
or too low, you will need to adjust it  
again.  
The temperature displays flash, if  
– a different temperature is being set,  
– the temperature in the appliance has  
risen by several degrees, indicating  
that the appliance is warming up too  
much.  
This loss of coldness is no cause for  
concern in the following circumstances:  
– when the door has been left open for  
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a  
large amount of food,  
Temperature range  
The temperature can be adjusted:  
– when fresh food is being frozen.  
– In the refrigerator section from 2 °C  
to 11 °C  
However, if the temperature in the  
freezer section remains above -18 °C  
for a long time, check that the frozen  
food has not started to defrost. If it has  
started thawing, check that the food is  
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly  
as possible.  
– In the freezer section from -16 °C to  
-26 °C  
The ambient temperature in the room  
and the installation location can affect  
the time it takes for the appliance to  
reach the lowest temperature. If the  
ambient temperature is too high, the  
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The correct temperature  
Temperature display brightness  
The electronics will then switch over to  
normal operation after a couple of  
minutes.  
The appliance is supplied with the  
brightness of the temperature display  
set as low as possible. However, if the  
door is opened, a setting changed or if  
the alarm is sounding, the temperature  
display will appear much brighter for  
approx. 1 minute.  
You can adjust the level of brightness:  
^ Press and hold the Super freeze  
button pressed in for approx.  
5 seconds.  
The Super freeze indicator light flashes  
and a ; flashes in the temperature  
display.  
^ Press one of the temperature selector  
buttons repeatedly until an ^ appears  
in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button again.  
^ lights up in the temperature display.  
^ You can now adjust the level of  
brightness by pressing the  
temperature selector buttons. You  
can choose from settings 1 to 5:  
1: lowest setting,  
5: brightest setting.  
^ Press the Super freeze button to save  
the setting.  
^ Press the master switch on the right  
hand side of the control panel to  
come out of the setting mode.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer section  
cannot rise unnoticed.  
An alarm will sound and the freezer  
section temperature display will flash if  
the temperature in the freezer section  
becomes too warm. The temperature  
the appliance is set at determines the  
temperature the appliance recognises  
as being too warm.  
Switching on the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Switching the alarm off early  
Once the set temperature has been  
reached in the freezer section, the  
alarm switches off and the temperature  
display stops flashing and lights up  
constantly. However, if the noise  
disturbs you, you can turn the alarm off  
before this if you wish.  
The alarm will sound and the  
temperature display will flash,  
– if the freezer door has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load, to  
re-arrange or to take food out.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
Door alarm  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display will continue to flash until the  
set temperature has been reached.  
The display then stops flashing and  
lights up constantly. The alarm  
system is now ready should it be  
needed again.  
The alarm will sound if the freezer  
section door has been left open for  
more than approx. 60 seconds.  
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Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Super cool  
Freezing fresh food  
The Super cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
rapidly reduce the temperature in the  
refrigerator section to its lowest setting  
(depending on the room temperature).  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
appearance and taste are not impaired.  
Switching on Super cool  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
Super cool is particularly  
recommended for faster chilling of  
large amounts of fresh food or drink.  
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have  
less time to lose moisture, so they  
shrink less. As there is not so much  
moisture, it is easier for the food to  
reabsorb it during the defrosting  
process. There will be very little water  
around the defrosted food.  
^ Press the Super cool button, the  
Super cool indicator light will come  
on.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the  
refrigerator section.  
Switching off Super cool  
The Super cool function switches itself  
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.  
The indicator light goes out and the  
appliance continues running at normal  
power.  
To save energy, the Super cool function  
can be switched off once food and  
drinks are sufficiently chilled.  
^ Press the Super cool button. The  
Super cool indicator light will go out,  
and the appliance will continue to  
operate at normal power.  
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Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Super freeze  
Switching off Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer section.  
Depending on the amount of food  
placed in the freezer section the Super  
freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 30 to 60  
hours. The Super freeze indicator light  
will go out and the appliance will  
continue running at normal power.  
Exceptions:  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
To save energy the Super freeze  
function can be switched off once a  
constant temperature of -18 °C or  
colder has been reached in the freezer  
section.  
– when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food  
daily.  
Switching on Super freeze  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer section, the Super freeze  
function should be switched on 6 hours  
beforehand. When freezing the  
maximum load of food the Super  
freeze function should be switched on  
24 hours beforehand.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will go out  
and the appliance will continue to  
operate at normal power.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will come  
on.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the freezer  
section.  
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Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling  
Dynamic cooling m  
Switching off Dynamic cooling  
When the Dynamic cooling function is  
not switched on, the natural circulation  
of air in the appliance will cause  
different temperature zones in the  
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will  
sink to the lowest section of the  
appliance. You should bear this in mind  
when placing food in the appliance  
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").  
However, if you are placing a large  
amount of food in the refrigerator at any  
one time, it is a good idea to switch on  
Dynamic cooling. This way you can  
distribute the temperature inside the  
appliance to all areas more evenly so  
that all the food will be chilled to about  
the same degree.  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will go out.  
The fan for Dynamic cooling  
automatically switches off whilst the  
door is open.  
The temperature is set as normal with  
the temperature control.  
Dynamic cooling should also be  
selected when:  
– the ambient temperature in the room  
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and  
– the room humidity level is high.  
Switching on Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will come on.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
Do not store explosive materials in  
Due to the natural circulation of the air  
in the appliance, there are different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest  
section of the appliance. Make use of  
the different zones when placing food  
in the appliance.  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
Coldest area  
Do not store cooking oil in the  
refrigerator door.  
Traces of oil can cause stress  
cracks to occur in the plastic  
components in the door.  
The coldest area in a refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the appliance, as it may freeze to the  
back wall.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
Not all food is suitable for storing in the  
refrigerator. These include:  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
– Fruit and vegetables which are  
sensitive to cold, such as bananas,  
avocado pears, papaya, passion  
fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes  
and cucumbers  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
– Fruit which is not yet ripe  
– Potatoes  
Warmest area  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. Use this for storing butter  
and cheese.  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Storing food correctly  
Store food covered or packaged. This  
will prevent food smells or tastes from  
affecting other foods, and prevent food  
from drying out and also any  
cross-contamination of bacteria. The  
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella,  
can be avoided by setting the correct  
temperature and maintaining good  
standards of hygiene.  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables can be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
However, you should bear in mind that  
some types of vegetables give off a  
natural gas which speeds up the rate at  
which food perishes. Some fruit and  
vegetables react strongly to this gas  
and should not be stored together.  
Examples of fruit which produce a  
large amount of this natural gas are:  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado pears and  
figs.  
Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of fruit  
and vegetables are:  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,  
apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes,  
pears, nectarines and peaches.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
Adjusting the door shelves  
The shelves can be adjusted according ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then  
to the height of the food.  
remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out  
half way, and then lift it out.  
^ Replace the door shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ With the rear barrier facing upwards,  
place the shelf at the required  
position.  
Moving the bottle divider  
The rear barrier must face upwards to  
prevent food from touching the back  
of the appliance and freezing to it.  
(depending on model)  
The bottle divider can be moved to the  
left or right to ensure that bottles are  
held securely in position when the door  
is opened and shut.  
The shelf which does not have this  
rear barrier must always be fitted in  
the top shelf position. This gives you  
more flexibility for arranging storage  
within the refrigerator.  
(depending on model)  
Split shelf  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf  
forwards slightly and then push it  
carefully under the rear half.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Home freezing  
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  
Only freeze fresh food which is in good  
condition.  
Hints on home freezing  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate  
“Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs”.  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Storing frozen food  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use by date,  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed. To blanch: bring a large  
saucepan of water to the boil and  
immerse the vegetables in the fast  
boiling water for 2-3 minutes,  
depending on the variety. Remove,  
and plunge into cold water to cool  
quickly. Drain and pack ready for  
freezing.  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or box to transport it.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
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Freezing and storing food  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
lightly before freezing but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Before placing food in the freezer  
section  
When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh  
food, switch on the Super freeze  
function for some time before placing  
the food in the freezer (see "Super  
freeze").  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw and increases  
the energy consumption  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Placing food in the freezer section  
Food to be frozen can be placed  
anywhere in the freezer section.  
Packing  
Each drawer and separator plate  
can be loaded with a maximum of  
25 kg.  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
When freezing large items e.g. a turkey  
or a large joint of meat, the separator  
plate in between two of the freezer  
drawers can be removed to give more  
room. This way food can be stored in  
the space of two drawers.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
The bottom freezer drawer must not  
be taken out of the appliance.  
If you remove the top drawer make  
sure that you do not block the  
ventilation slits in the back wall of  
the appliance.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer burn on food.  
They are important for trouble-free  
operation of the appliance.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the drawers or on the separator  
plates so that it freezes through to the  
core as quickly as possible.  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat-sealing kits.  
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Freezing and storing food  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Use the markers to indicate the type of  
food being frozen, and turn the dials to  
the appropriate number to indicate the  
month the food was first placed in the  
freezer.  
When freezing, make sure that food  
already frozen does not come into  
contact with fresh food being frozen  
as this could cause the frozen food  
to begin to defrost.  
Defrosting  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
Freezer calendar  
– in a microwave oven,  
The freezer calendar on the freezer  
drawer gives the length of time which  
various foods can be stored for  
effectively.  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost"  
setting,  
– at room temperature,  
– in a refrigerator,  
Where the storage time given on the  
packaging differs, follow the advice on  
the packaging.  
– in a steam oven.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and  
wash the container it was in, the sink  
and your hands. Danger of salmonella  
poisoning!  
Marker system for frozen food  
Markers serve as a reminder of how  
long food has been stored.  
Each freezer drawer has two slide  
markers with dials. The months are  
represented on the dials as 1 – 12.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packing, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh  
vegetables.  
^ Slide the markers onto the guide  
runners on the edge of the drawers.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cooling drinks  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
Drinks are best cooled quickly in the  
refrigerator section using the Super  
cool function. If bottles are, however,  
placed in the freezer section for rapid  
cooling, make sure they are not left in  
for more than one hour, as they could  
burst.  
Ice cubes  
Freezer tray  
(with or without release button  
depending on model)  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
^ Press down the release button on the  
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa-  
ter. Any excess will flow out through  
the outlet.  
^ Now pull the release button up to  
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray  
on the bottom of one of the freezer  
drawers.  
^ Space the food out loosely on the  
tray.  
^ Hang the tray in one of the upper  
freezer drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
Leave food for 10 - 12 hours to freeze  
thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it to a  
freezer bag or suitable container once  
frozen. Place the bag or container in  
the freezer drawer.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cool pack  
(depending on model)  
The cool pack prevents the  
temperature in the freezer rising too  
quickly in the event of a power cut.  
Place the ice pack in the upper drawer  
directly on top of food or to save space  
on the freezer tray. The cool pack will  
be at its most effective after it has been  
in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.  
If there is a power cut, place the cool  
pack directly on top of the frozen food  
in the upper drawer so that the food will  
be kept cold for as long as possible.  
When placing fresh food in the freezer,  
use the cool pack to separate the fresh  
food from the food which is already  
frozen so that the frozen food does not  
begin to thaw.  
The cool pack can also be used in a  
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for  
a short period of time.  
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Defrosting  
Refrigerator section  
Freezer section  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator section  
whilst it is in use. These are  
This freezer is equipped with a "Frost  
free" system. The freezer section  
defrosts automatically.  
automatically removed and defrosted  
by the appliance.  
The moisture generated in the  
appliance collects on the condenser  
and is automatically defrosted and  
dissipated from time to time.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer section to remain  
permanently ice-free, however, the food  
stored in the freezer section will not  
defrost.  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the outer casing, the  
interior and accessories  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids or  
chemical solvents.  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
Use warm water with a little washing up  
liquid. Wash all accessories by hand  
only. Do not wash in a dishwasher. The  
butter dish is, however, dishwasher  
safe.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month.  
Make sure that water cannot get into  
the electronic unit, into the light or  
into the ventilation gaps.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
condensate can drain away  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
Do not let water get into the  
drainage channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ After cleaning, wipe the outer casing,  
the interior and accessories with a  
damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
Leave the doors open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
E-Cloth  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is required  
in the event of a service call.  
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available  
from the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department which is suitable for  
cleaning surfaces such as stainless  
steel, glass, plastic and chrome  
without the use of chemicals.  
Before cleaning  
^ Switch the appliance off by pressing  
the master switch, switching off at the  
wall socket and removing the plug.  
Door handle  
Aluminium is affected by the way that  
light falls on it, by the surrounding  
environment and by the angle you  
observe it from.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
The aluminium coloured handle may  
suffer discolouration or damage if  
soiling is left on it for too long.  
^ The stainless steel trim can be pulled  
off the front edge of the refrigerator  
section shelves for cleaning.  
Remove any soiling straight away.  
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Cleaning and care  
Warning: The handle is susceptible to  
scratches and abrasions.  
Metal grille at the back of the  
appliance  
In addition to the cleaning agents  
mentioned previously, you should also  
avoid  
The metal grille at the back of the  
appliance (heat exchanger) should be  
dusted at least once a year. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
consumption of the appliance.  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
When cleaning the grille, make sure  
that the pipework and other  
components do not get broken or  
damaged in any way.  
– cleaning agents containing chloride,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners.  
After cleaning  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,  
or sponges which have been  
previously used with abrasive  
cleaning agents.  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the refrigerator section.  
^ Place food back in the refrigerator  
section, close the appliance doors,  
insert the plug in the socket and  
switch the refrigerator section and  
the freezer section on.  
– dishwasher detergent.  
Ventilation gaps  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned regularly with a brush or  
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust  
will increase the energy consumption  
of the appliance.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the freezer section can cool  
down quickly. The indicator light will  
come on.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
section has reached the required  
temperature place the food back in  
the freezer drawers and place them  
back in the freezer section.  
Door seals  
Do not use any grease or oil on the  
door seals as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing  
the super freeze button when the  
temperature in the freezer is a  
constant -18 °C or colder.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
The indicator light will go out.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section or freezer section is too low.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations. Repairs  
and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for unauthorised work.  
^ Select a warmer temperature.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Has a large amount of fresh food  
been put in at the same time for  
freezing?  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer, causing the temperature in  
the refrigerator section to fall  
automatically.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting the Service  
Department.  
^ Super cool has not switched itself off.  
Super cool only switches itself off  
after 6 hours.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the refrigerator section or freezer  
section does not get cool.  
^ Super freeze has not switched itself  
off. Super freeze only switches itself  
off after 30-60 hours.  
^ Check whether the respective section  
is switched on. The relevant  
temperature display must be lit up.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
too dusty.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
^ Check whether, the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
appliance has become too dusty.  
^ The doors have been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
. . . the door to the freezer section will  
not open because it has been opened  
and closed too many times in  
succession.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
This is not a fault. The suction caused  
by opening and closing the door is  
preventing the door from opening. Wait  
a few minutes and then try again. It  
should now open without force.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer section is too  
warm.  
. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the  
temperature displays.  
Check the temperature displays about  
6 hours after switching on the  
appliance. The display will not show a  
temperature until the temperature in the  
appliance has reached a certain level.  
^ Is the room temperature lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance is designed?  
If so, raise the temperature of the  
room.  
. . . the following appear in one of the  
temperature displays "F1" to "F5".  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long causing the freezer  
section to become too warm.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . "nA" appears in the freezer  
. . . food has frozen together.  
section temperature display.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
The freezer section temperature has  
risen too high at some point during the  
last couple of days because of a power  
cut.  
. . . the alarm sounds and the freezer  
section temperature display flashes.  
^ Press the alarm off button whilst "nA"  
is lit up in the display.  
The freezer section temperature has  
risen above the set temperature  
because  
The alarm will stop and the  
temperature display will show the  
warmest temperature recorded in the  
freezer section during the power cut.  
^ the freezer section door has been  
opened too frequently, or large  
amounts of fresh food have been put  
in at once for freezing.  
Depending on the temperature  
displayed, you should check the  
condition of food in the freezer. If it has  
defrosted or started to defrost, check  
that it is still safe to use and if so use it  
as soon as possible. Defrosted food  
may only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.  
Once the problem has been resolved  
the freezer section temperature display  
will light up constantly and the alarm  
will go off.  
The warmest temperature will show in  
the display for about 1 minute. The  
display will then revert to showing the  
actual current temperature in the  
freezer section.  
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Problem solving guide  
At the end of a power cut, the  
appliance will start operating again at  
the last temperature setting selected.  
^ Replace the lamp.  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.  
. . . the super freeze or super cool  
indicator light is not lit up although  
the appliance is working.  
The indicator light is defective. Call the  
Service Department.  
. . . you cannot switch the appliance  
off.  
^ Screw the new lamp into the  
connection. Ensure it goes in  
correctly and make sure that seal (3)  
makes a tight fit.  
The safety lock has been activated.  
. . . . the interior light in the  
refrigerator section is not working.  
^ Replace the cover by clipping it in at  
the rear and then pressing it in at the  
sides.  
^ Was the refrigerator section door left  
open for too long? The lighting  
switches itself off automatically after  
approx. 15 minutes.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator  
section is wet.  
If this is not the case, then the lamp is  
defective:  
The drain hole is blocked.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains. Switch off at the wall and  
withdraw the plug from the socket, or  
disconnect the mains fuse or remove  
the screw-out fuse in countries where  
this is applicable.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
^ Press the sides of the lamp cover  
inwards (1), disengage the cover (2)  
and unclip it at the rear.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them?  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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Service Department  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
Your Miele Dealer  
or  
The Miele Service Department (see  
back cover for address).  
When contacting your Dealer or the  
Service Department, please quote the  
model and serial number of your  
appliance. This information is given on  
the data plate.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to  
improve our service.  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate. Please ensure  
that these match the household mains  
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the  
plug.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,  
VDE 0100, Section 739).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
The appliance must not be connected  
to an inverter and must not be used  
with a plug adapter as these can cause  
damage to the appliances electronic  
unit.  
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Installation  
temperature in the appliance to rise  
with the risk of frozen food defrosting.  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliances energy consumption.  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered over. The air inlet and outlet  
must not be covered or blocked in any  
way. They should be dusted on a  
regular basis.  
Location  
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room.  
The room temperature should not go  
above or below the climate range for  
which the appliance is designed. The  
higher the ambient temperature of the  
room, the more energy the appliance  
requires to operate.  
Installation  
^ Remove any cable clips from the  
back of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Remove  
any hindrance.  
It should not be installed where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight or directly  
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance  
such as an oven or a radiator.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position. The appliance can be  
placed directly against a wall.  
Climate range  
The appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
this appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Aligning the appliance  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
ST  
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+18 °C to +38 °C  
+18 °C to +43 °C  
+10 °C to +38 °C  
+10 °C to +43 °C  
T
^ To align the appliance adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
SN-ST  
SN-T  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long causing the internal  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right hand  
hinged. If left hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
^ Remove the cover caps from the  
opposite side, and fit them into the  
empty holes.  
Removing the door handles:  
Changing over the doors:  
First the side section of the handle must  
be removed:  
^ Open the lower door.  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back, creating a  
gap d between side section b and  
mounting plate c.  
^ Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a  
out, then pull it forwards and out.  
^ Place a suitable object (e.g. a spoon  
handle) in gap d, and slowly lever  
the handle towards the door.  
^ Use a screwdriver to remove cover  
b, then close the door.  
^ Remove screw c completely.  
Be careful not to let the "spoon  
handle" slip, causing damage to the  
appliance.  
^ Pull door support d together with  
hinge pin e downwards, then tilt it  
forwards and take it off.  
^ Open the lower appliance door, move  
it downwards and take it off.  
The side section b can now be  
removed.  
^ With the upper door g closed, pull  
hinge pin f downwards to remove it.  
^ Pull side section b out of the guides  
on the mounting plate.  
^ Loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the  
mounting plate, and remove the  
handle.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Remove spacer g with a screwdriver  
and refit it on the opposite side.  
^ Remove plugs j from the door  
bearing bushes in the doors and refit  
on the opposite side.  
^ Hang the upper door in hinge pin c  
(remember to use washer a), then  
close the door.  
^ Push middle hinge pin f from below  
through hinge bracket e into the  
upper appliance door.  
^ Check that the upper door is  
correctly aligned. If necessary align it  
using the long slots in hinge bracket  
e.  
^ Hang the lower door in hinge bracket  
e then close the appliance door.  
^ Open the upper door, and pull it  
downwards and off. Take care not to  
lose washer a.  
^ Using a screwdriver remove covers  
b.  
^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using  
the spanner supplied, and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Put covers b back on again from  
behind and then push them firmly  
into place.  
^ Exchange cover h in the middle of  
the appliance with hinge bracket e.  
To do this:  
Undo screws i, pull cover h and  
hinge bracket e off to the side, turn  
around and refit and screw into  
position on the opposite side.  
^ Pull bearing bush d downwards out  
of hinge bracket e and refit it from  
above into the hinge bracket.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Refitting the handles:  
In the following illustration the lower  
door is not shown in the closed  
position to make it easier to see  
what happens next.  
Please make sure you follow the  
instructions below carefully when  
you refit the handle. The door seal  
will be damaged if the handle is  
fitted incorrectly.  
^ Loosely attach the handle to the  
opposite side of the door with the two  
front screws b.  
^ Turn door support b around, pull  
hinge pin a out, and refit on the  
opposite side.  
Mounting plate c must be positioned  
on the side of the door so that when the  
door is closed it is flush with the side of  
the appliance.  
^ Fit both parts into hinge plate f. To  
do this push hinge pin a through  
hinge plate f into door support b.  
Swing the door support in, push  
upwards and re-assemble with screw  
c.  
If this is not the case,  
^ Tighten both grub screws a with the  
allen key provided until mounting  
plate c lines up correctly.  
^ Align the lower door with the  
appliance housing using the long slot  
in hinge plate f. Then tighten screw  
c.  
^ Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b.  
^ Slide the side section of the handle  
d into the guides on the mounting  
plate until it clicks into place.  
^ Refit plinth fascia d, pushing it firmly  
into position.  
^ With the lower door open, secure  
cover e to the front of the plinth  
fascia.  
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Changing the door hinging  
It is important to check that the side  
section of the handle d does not  
come into contact with the door seal  
when opening the door, as this  
would damage the door seal  
permanently.  
If, after you have refitted the handle,  
you find that the side section does  
touch the door seal when the door is  
opened:  
^ Realign mounting plate c with grub  
screws a until the mounting plate  
and the side section of the handle d  
are at the correct angle and the side  
section does not touch the seal when  
the door is opened.  
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Building in the appliance  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
When built into a kitchen run (max.  
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be  
installed directly next to a kitchen  
furniture housing unit. The appliance  
door b will protrude in front of furniture  
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by  
51 mm in the middle of the door. This  
enables the doors to be opened and  
shut without being obstructed.  
When installed next to a wall c a  
distance of approx. 36 mm is needed  
on the hinge side between the wall and  
the appliance, so that the doors and  
handles have sufficient space for  
opening.  
The appliance can be installed in a  
kitchen run. To match the height of the  
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can  
be fitted with a suitable top box a.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance and top box, if fitted, for air  
to circulate.  
A gap of at least 40 mm is required  
between the top of the appliance (or  
top box) and the ceiling to ensure that  
air can circulate without hindrance.  
Otherwise the appliance has to work  
harder, resulting in an increase in  
electricity consumption.  
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