Miele Refrigeration Manual KFN 14943 SDE

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Fridge/freezer combination with ice cube maker

NoFrost system and DynaCool

KFN 14943 SDE ed/cs

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - CA

M.-Nr. 07 995 260

Contents

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning the appliance On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Protective film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning the appliance on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning the appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To turn the refrigerator or freezer section on and off separately . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching off for extended periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Settings mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning the button sound on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Activating and deactivating the safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing the brightness of the temperature display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing the temperature display (Celsius/Fahrenheit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Super Cool, Super Freeze and DynaCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Super Cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Super Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DynaCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Contents

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Moving the serving shelf / bottle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Universal box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

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

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

Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hints for home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Freezing large items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Defrosting frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cooling drinks quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the cool pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the water inlet time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Appliance doors, side walls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the ice cube tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the exterior coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Active charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Replacing the active charcoal filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Contents

Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Notes on connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Climate class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Proper ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Supporting the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Aligning the appliance doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Description of the appliance

a ON button for the whole appliance and ON/OFF button for switching the refrigerator and freezer sections on and off individually.

b DynaCool button c Super Cool / Super Freeze button d Button to set the temperature (

X for colder) e Safety lock indicator light

(only visible when the lock is on) f Temperature display for the refrigerator / freezer sections g Button for switching between the refrigerator and freezer sections

(top: Refrigerator symbol; bottom: Freezer symbol) h Button to set the temperature (

Y for warmer) i Alarm off button

(only visible during door / temperature alarm) j Active charcoal filter change display

(only visible with prompt to change the active charcoal filter)

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Description of the appliance

a Fan b Interior lighting c Butter and cheese compartment d Bottle shelf e Egg tray / serving shelf f Retainer for the

Active AirClean filter g Shelves h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable drawers j Bottle divider k Bottle shelf l Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker m Freezer drawers with freezer calendar

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packing materials

The cardboard box and packing materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle.

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!

Disposal of an old appliance

Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials.

Before discarding an old appliance, disconnect it from the gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard.

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Warning and Safety Instructions

This appliance complies with all applicable safety laws and regulations. However, improper use can result in personal injury and material damage.

Read the operating instructions carefully before operating the appliance for the first time. They contain important information on the installation, safety, operation and care of your appliance. This will avoid the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Keep the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner!

Correct use

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This appliance is intended for domestic use only, specifically for the cool storage of food and drinks, for storing frozen food, for freezing fresh food and for making ice.

Any other use is not permitted and could be dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by incorrect use or operation.

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This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

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Persons incapable of using the appliance safely owing to their physical, sensory or mental capabilities or their inexperience or lack of knowledge must not use this appliance without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Safety with children

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Children may use the appliance without supervision only if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely. They must be able to recognize the potential hazards of improper operation.

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Supervise any children in the vicinity of the appliance. Do not allow children to play with the appliance, for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door.

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Technical safety

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Before setting up the appliance, check it for any external damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.

A damaged appliance may endanger your safety! Contact the Miele Service department.

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If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

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Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these installation and operating instructions.

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Before plugging in the appliance, make sure that the connection data

(voltage and frequency) indicated on the data plate corresponds with the electrical supply.

These data must match in order to avoid damaging the appliance. If in doubt, please contact a qualified electrician.

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Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by an extension cord or power bar, as they do not guarantee the required safety (risk of overheating, for example).

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The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it is properly grounded in compliance with all applicable local and national safety regulations. It is very important to ensure that this essential safety requirement is met. If there is any doubt about the grounding of your household wiring, have it inspected by a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for damages resulting from an inadequate grounding system (e.g.

electric shock).

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Only professionals who are duly authorized by the manufacturer may install or perform maintenance and repair work on this appliance.

Work performed by unqualified persons harbors the risk of serious harm to the user for which the manufacturer will not be held liable.

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Repair of the appliance during the warranty period should only be performed by a service technician authorized by the manufacturer, otherwise any damage will not be covered by the warranty.

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Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply prior to installation, maintenance or repair.

The appliance is disconnected when one of the following conditions is met:

– the appliance has been unplugged.

To unplug, pull carefully on the plug,

NOT on the cord.

– the respective breaker of the house wiring system is off.

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Defective components should only be replaced with genuine Miele original spare parts. Only with these parts does the manufacturer guarantee that they comply with the safety requirements.

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This appliance may not be used in mobile sites (e.g. ships).

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The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage resulting from a faulty connection to the water supply.

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Only qualified specialists should connect the appliance to the household water line or perform any repairs on the ice cube maker.

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The ice cube maker is not intended to be used with a hot water supply line.

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The fridge/freezer must be disconnected from the electrical power supply before the appliance is connected to the household water line.

Correct use

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Do not handle frozen items when your hands are wet. Your hands could freeze to the item(s). Risk of injury!

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Never put ice or popsicles in your mouth immediately after taking them out of the freezer - your lips or tongue could freeze to the item(s). Risk of injury!

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Never re-freeze food that has been partially or completed thawed.

Defrosted food should be used promptly, before it loses nutritional value or spoils. However, once it has been cooked, thawed food can be refrozen.

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Never store explosive materials or products with flammable propellants

(spray cans, for example) in the appliance. Sparking can occur when the thermostat switches on. This can cause flammable gasses to explode.

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Do not operate any electrical devices in the appliance (soft ice cream maker, for example). This could cause sparking. Danger of explosion!

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High proof alcohol should be stored upright in tightly closed bottles in the

10 refrigerator section.

Danger of explosion!

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Do not store cans or bottles in the freezer section that contain carbonated beverages or liquids that could freeze.

The cans or bottles could burst.

Risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance!

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Bottles that are put in the freezer for quick cooling must be removed within one hour. Otherwise, they could burst.

Risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance!

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Eating food stored for too long can cause food poisoning.

The storage life depends on many factors, including the quality of the food, how fresh it is, and the storage temperature. Always observe the manufacturer's recommended storage instructions and expiry dates.

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Never use a pointed or sharp-edged object to

– remove frost or ice,

– or to free frozen items or ice trays from the freezer.

This will damage the evaporators, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.

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Never place candles or electric heaters in the appliance to defrost it.

This can damage the plastic.

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Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers.

They may contain substances that can damage the plastic, or that could cause a build-up of potentially explosive gasses or pose a danger to health.


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Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals.

They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.

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If you store fatty or oily foods in the appliance or the appliance door, make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of the appliance.

This can cause the plastic to crack and break.

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Do not block the ventilation slits, because this interferes with proper air supply to the appliance. This in turn causes increased electricity consumption and may also result in damage to appliance parts.

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The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (room temperature range) and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is printed on the data plate inside the appliance.

If the room temperature is cold, this will cause the appliance to switch off for longer periods of time, with the result that it cannot maintain the required internal temperature.

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Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance.

The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

For stainless steel appliances:

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Do not put sticky notes, transparent tape, masking tape or other adhesive on the coated surface of the door, since the coating is getting damaged and loses its protective effect against soiling.

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The high quality surface coating of the door is getting easily scratched.

Even refrigerator magnets can cause these scratches.

Disposing of your old refrigerator / freezer

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Before disposing of your old fridge/freezer, first make the door latch or lock unusable.

This will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

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Be careful not to damage any part of the cooling system, for example by

– puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator.

– kinking any pipework.

– scratching the surface coating.

Caution: Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by failure to comply with these "Warning and

Safety Instructions".

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How to save energy

Installation site

Defrosting

Normal energy consumption

In a well ventilated room.

Increased energy consumption

In an enclosed, poorly ventilated room.

Temperature setting (dial)

Temperature setting

(digital)

Use

Protected from direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources (radiator, stove/oven).

When the room temperature is ideal (approx. 20 °C (68 F)).

At a medium setting of 2 to 3.

In direct sunlight.

Near heat sources (radiator, stove/oven).

When the room temperature is high.

At a high setting: The lower the temperature in the appliance, the more energy it consumes.

Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46 to 54 F)

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39 to 41 F)

Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F)

Open the door only when necessary, and for as short a time as possible.

On appliances with a winter setting, make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the room temperature is warmer than

16 °C.

Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness.

Store food in an organized way.

Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.

Disorganized contents will take time to sort through, leaving the door open too long.

Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the compressor to run for a long time, with the appliance working 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 overfill the appliance.

Leave some room so that air can circulate properly.

Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice 1 cm thick has built up.

A layer of thick ice hinders cold air from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.

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Turning the appliance On and Off

Before using for the first time

Protective film

The stainless steel internal mouldings and supports of the appliance have a layer of protective film.

Stainless steel appliances also have a protective film on the external surfaces.

^ Do not remove this film until the appliance has been installed or built in.

Active charcoal filters

(Active AirClean Filters)

^ Place the enclosed active charcoal filters into the retainer and place the retainer on any shelf in the refrigerator section

(see "Active charcoal filters").

Cleaning and care

^ Wipe the stainless steel internal mouldings and supports of the appliance with the enclosed Miele stainless steel conditioner immediately after removing the protective film.

^ In the case of stainless steel appliances also wipe the side walls with the enclosed Miele stainless steel conditioner immediately after removing the protective film.

The appliance doors have a special coating that is resistant to soiling. Do

not wipe these with the Miele stainless steel conditioner!

Important! The Miele stainless steel conditioner provides a protective coating that helps to prevent resoiling!

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and then dry everything with a cloth.

Operating the appliance

To operate this appliance, simply touch the sensor buttons as needed.

Turning the appliance on

The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together with the

On/Off button.

^ Touch the On/Off button until the temperature display lights up.

The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the actual temperature in the refrigerator section.

If the temperature in the freezer section is above 0 °C, the temperature display will show only dashes. As soon as the temperature drops below 0 °C, the temperature display will show the actual temperature in the freezer section.

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The "Freezer" symbol and the Alarm off button will flash until the temperature in the freezer section is cold enough.

The appliance will now start cooling, and the interior light of the refrigerator will come on when you open the door.

To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.

Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is cold enough (at least -18 °C).

– select either Super cool or Super freeze, or

– adjust the temperature.

Please refer to the relevant section in the manual for more information.

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours.

Turning the appliance off

Use this button to switch back and forth between the refrigerator section and the freezer section.

If you want to select the freezer section

(e. g. to check the temperature),

^ Touch the On/Off button until all the indicators go out. (If this does not happen, the safety lock is still activated).

The refrigerator and freezer sections turn off one after the other.

The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is turned off.

^ touch the sensor button to switch from the refrigerator section to the freezer section until the "Freezer" symbol lights up yellow.

Depending on the selected temperature zone, you can

– select the DynaCool function,

To turn the refrigerator or freezer section on and off separately

The refrigerator and freezer sections can be turned on and off separately so that you can use one section only if you wish.

This is useful, for example when going on holiday, when you only need to have the freezer section running.

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^ Select the appliance section you wish to turn off.

The "Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol will light up yellow.

^ Touch the On/Off button until the

"Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol goes out.

That section is now switched off, while the other section remains on.

To turn a section back on again:

Switching off for extended periods of time

If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time:

^ turn the appliance off,

^ unplug the power cord from the wall socket or turn the circuit breaker off in the electrical panel,

^ empty and clean the ice cube tray,

^ close the water shut-off valve,

^ clean the appliance out,

^ leave the doors ajar to prevent any odour build-up in the appliance.

If, during a long absence, the appliance is turned off but not cleaned out and the doors are left closed, mould may build up in the appliance.

^ Select the section you wish to switch on; the corresponding symbol lights up yellow.

^ Touch the On/Off button until the temperature display lights up, or

^ Turn the appliance off and then back on again.

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Settings mode

Certain appliance settings can only be selected in the settings mode.

How to enter the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the respective sections of the manual.

Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode:

The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in the settings mode. Once the door is closed, the door alarm is reactivated.

Turning the button sound on and off

If you prefer the buttons to be silent when touched, you can turn the button sound off.

To enter or exit the settings mode c

To change the temperature display (Celsius/Fahrenheit)

(see "The correct temperature") t

To turn the button sound on or off

(see "Turning the appliance On and Off") b

To confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed (see "Active charcoal filters")

To turn the safety lock on or off

(see "Turning the appliance On and Off")

^ u

To change the brightness of the temperature display

(see "The correct temperature") d

To set the water inlet time for the ice cube maker

(see "Making ice cubes") e

^ Touch and leave your finger on the

X button.

^ Now tap once on the On/Off button

(without releasing the

X button!).

^ Keep your finger on the

X button for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display.

^ Keep tapping the

Xbutton until b is displayed.

^ Tap the On/Off button to confirm.

^ By tapping the

X button, you can now select whether you would like the button sound to be on or off: b 0: Button sound is off b 1: Button sound is on b –: Return to menu.

The old setting lights up, and the newly selected setting flashes.

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^ Tap the On/Off button to confirm the new setting.

^ Keep tapping the

Xbutton until c is displayed.

^ Tap the On/Off button.

You have now left the settings mode.

Activating and deactivating the safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being turned off inadvertently.


X button.

^ By tapping the

X button, you can now select whether you would like the safety lock to be on or off: u 0: Safety lock is activated u 1: Safety lock is deactivated u –: Return to menu.



^ Keep tapping the




The safety lock indicator light

X will light up when the safety lock has been activated.



X button!).



^ Keep tapping the

Xbutton until u is displayed.


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The correct temperature

The correct temperature is very important for storing food. If food is not stored at the correct temperature, bacteria can multiply rapidly, causing the food to spoil. This can be prevented or slowed down by selecting the correct temperature. Temperature affects the rate at which bacteria can multiply. Reducing the temperature slows down this process.

The temperature in the appliance will rise for the following reasons:

– if you open the door frequently, or keep it open too long,

– if you put too much food in it,

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

– if the ambient temperature is too high.

The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (room temperature range), and should not be used outside this range.

. . . in the freezer

For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for longer periods of time, the temperature needs to be at least

0°F (-18°C). At this temperature, most bacteria stop growing. However, when the temperature rises above 14°F

(-10°C) the bacteria become active, causing the food to start deteriorating and reducing the storage life. This is why any partially or completely thawed food must never be refrozen until it has been cooked. High cooking temperatures will kill most bacteria.

Temperature display

During normal operation, the temperature display shows on the control panel the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section.

. . . in the refrigerator

We recommend a temperature of 39°F

(4°C) in the middle of the appliance.

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Setting the temperature

The temperatures for the refrigerator section and the freezer section are set separately.

^ Select the refrigerator or the freezer section.

The Refrigerator or Freezer symbol lights up yellow.

^ Set the temperature with the buttons beside the display.

Tap the

X button: to decrease the temperature

Y button: to increase the temperature.

The temperature being set will flash in the display.

When you tap the buttons, you will see the following changes in the temperature display:

– When first tapped: The last

temperature selected flashes.

– Each subsequent tapping: adjusts the temperature in increments of 1°F / 1°C.

– Holding down the button will adjust the temperature continuously.

When the highest / lowest temperature is reached the

X / Y button disappears.

Approximately 5 seconds after you release the button, the actual average temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section will automatically be displayed.

If you have adjusted the temperature, wait approx. 6 hours if the appliance is

not very full or approx. 24 hours if it is

full before checking the temperature display again. It will take that long to reach the selected temperature. If, after this amount of time, the temperature is too high or too low, you will need to adjust it again.

Temperature ranges

The temperature can be selected within the following ranges:

– In the refrigerator section, from 36 to

44°F (2°C to 7°C).

– In the freezer section, 6 to -15°F

(-14° 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 coldest temperature. If the ambient temperature is too high, it may not be possible for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature.

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Changing the brightness of the temperature display

You can adjust the brightness of the temperature display to suit the lighting conditions of the room.


Changing the temperature display

(Celsius/Fahrenheit)

The temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.

^ Touch the

X button and keep your finger on the button.

^ Touch the


^ Now tap once on the ON/OFF button

(WITHOUT releasing the

X button!).

^ Keep the finger on the

X button for another 5 seconds until c is displayed.

^ Again tap the

X button until d is displayed.

^ Tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.

^ By tapping the

X button you can now change the brightness of the temperature display: d 0: maximum brightness d 1: reduced brightness d –: return to menu.

The old setting is displayed steady, the setting to be selected flashes.

^ Whenever you finish changing a setting, tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.

^ Keep tapping the

X button until c is displayed.

^ Tap the ON/OFF button.

You have left the settings mode.



X button!).

^ Keep the finger on the


^ Again tap the

X button until t is displayed.


^ By tapping the

X button you can now change the brightness of the temperature display: t 0: ° F t 1: ° C t –: return to menu.

The old setting is displayed steady, the setting to be selected flashes.

^ Whenever you finish changing a setting, tap the ON/OFF button to confirm.

^ Keep tapping the




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Alarm

The appliance is equipped with an alarm system to ensure that the temperature in the freezer section does not rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open.

Switching the alarm off early

If the alarm signal bothers you, it can be silenced.

Switching the alarm system

ON

The alarm system is always active. It does not need to be switched on manually.

Temperature alarm

If the temperature in the freezer section becomes too warm, an alarm will sound.

The alarm off button flashes red and the

Freezer symbol flashes.

The audible and visible signals are triggered under the following conditions, for example:

– whenever too much warm air flows into the appliance, for example when food is being loaded, re-arranged or taken out.

– whenever large amounts of food are being frozen at once.

– after a power outage.

Once the the alarm condition has ended, the alarm stops and the displays go out.

^ Tap the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop.

The alarm off button and the Freezer symbol will continue to flash until the alarm condition has ended.

If the temperature was above 0°F

(-18°C) for a longer period of time you will need to check to make sure that no frozen food started to thaw.

Any food that started to thaw must be used as soon as possible!

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Alarm

Door alarm

If one of the appliance doors is left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes, the alarm signal will sound.

The alarm off button lights up red and the symbol of the temperature section with the open door flashes.

Once the appliance door is shut, the alarm stops and the displays go out.

Switching the door alarm off early

If the noise of the door alarm bothers you, it can be switched off early if you wish.

^ Tap the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop.

The alarm off button will light up steady and the symbol of the temperature section with the open door continues to flash until the appliance door is closed.

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Super Cool, Super Freeze and DynaCool

Super Cool

The Super Cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting

(depends on the room temperature).

Switching Super Cool ON

Super Cool is particularly recommended for the fast chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drinks.

Switching Super Cool OFF

The Super Cool function automatically switches off after approx. 6 hours. The appliance will then continue to run at normal power.

To save energy, you can switch off the

Super Cool function yourself once the food or drinks are sufficiently chilled.

^ Select the refrigerator section.

The Refrigerator symbol lights up yellow.



^ Tap the Super Cool button and the indicator light will come on yellow.

The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section.

^ Tap the Super Cool button, and it will then dim to light yellow.

The appliance now continues running at normal power.

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Super Freeze

For best results, switch on the Super

Freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer.

Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that the nutritional value, vitamins, appearance and taste are maintained.

Exceptions:

– if you are loading frozen food into the freezer.

– if you are not loading more than 2 kg fresh food into the freezer per day.

The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section.

Switching Super Freeze OFF

Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer, the Super Freeze function will automatically switch off after approx. 30 to 65 hours.

The appliance continues running at normal, energy-saving power.

To save energy, you can switch off the

Super Freeze function yourself once the freezer reaches a constant temperature of at least 0°F (-18°C).

Switching Super Freeze ON

The Super Freeze function should be switched on 6 hours before you place fresh food in the freezer. However, if you are planning to load the maximum

amount of food into the freezer, the

Super Freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand!

^ Select the freezer section.

The Freezer symbol lights up yellow.

^ Select the freezer section.

The Freezer symbol lights up yellow.

^ Tap the Super Freeze button so that the button changes to light yellow.

The appliance now continues running at normal power.

^ Tap the Super Freeze button and the indicator light will come on yellow.

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DynaCool

If the dynamic cooling function

(DynaCool) is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance can create 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").

If you are placing a large amount of the same type of food in the refrigerator at one time (e.g. for a party), it is a good idea to switch on the DynaCool function. It will help distribute the temperature evenly throughout the appliance so that all the food will be chilled to about the same temperature.

The temperature is set as usual.

Dynamic cooling should also be selected when:

– the room temperature is high (above approx. 86 °F (30°C) and

– the humidity is high.

Switching dynamic cooling ON

^ Tap the dynamic cooling button, and the indicator light will come on yellow.

Switching dynamic cooling OFF

Because dynamic cooling requires more energy, you should switch it off under normal conditions.



^ Tap the dynamic cooling button so that it changes to light yellow.

The fan automatically switches temporarily off, whenever the door is opened!



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Using the refrigerator efficiently

Different storage zones

Due to the natural circulation of 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 these different zones when placing food in the appliance.

This appliance has a dynamic cooling feature (DynaCool) helping to keep an even temperature when the fan is running. As a result, the differences between temperature zones are less pronounced.

Warmest area

The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this area to store items such as butter and cheese.

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator section is directly above the fruit and vegetable drawers.

Use these cold areas in the refrigerator for all highly perishable foods, such as:

– fish, meat, poultry,

– deli meats, store-bought meals,

– dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream,

– fresh bread dough, pastry dough, cake batters,

– dairy products.

– pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx. 4°C .

Never store explosive materials in the appliance, or products with flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans,). Danger of explosion!

If storing high-proof alcohol, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright.

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.

Do not allow food to touch the rear wall of the appliance, it may freeze to the wall.

Leave some space between items so that air can circulate freely around them. Do not cover the fan in the rear wall - this is important for cooling performance!

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Moving the shelves

The shelves in the refrigerator section can be adjusted according to the height of the food.

^ Lift the shelf, pull it forwards slightly, lift the recess over the support ribs and move the shelf up or down.

The edge of shelf's rear stop must face upwards so that food does not touch the rear wall and freeze to it.

Stops prevent the shelves from being pulled out accidentally.

To move the split shelf

^ remove the two halves of the glass plate and

Split shelf

In order to accomodate tall items such as tall bottles or containers in the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be gently pushed under the rear section:

^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly.

^ With the rear half pushed up, lift the front half of the glass shelf slightly, then slide it carefully under the rear half.

^ place the two support rails left and right on the support ribs at the desired height,

^ slide the glass shelves in one after the other.

The glass shelf with the limit stop must be placed at the back!

Fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers

The fruit and vegetable drawers are mounted on rollers and can be pulled out for loading and unloading. The roller plates can be removed for cleaning.

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Moving the serving shelf / bottle shelf

^ Lift the hanging container up and out of the stainless steel support frame.

^ Push the stainless steel support frame up and remove it by pulling it forward.

^ Replace the stainless steel support frame at the desired location. Make sure that it is securely pushed back into position.

Universal box

Food can be stored as well as served in the universal box.

^ Some stainless steel frames are more easily removed and replaced, if you grasp the stainless steel frame together with the rear bar and remove it lifting upwards.

^ Place the hanging container into the stainless steel frame.

The hanging containers can be removed from the serving shelves for loading and unloading and then replaced.

The hanging containers with the food can be placed directly on the table for serving.

The universal box consists of a deep container a and a shallow container b; both containers can be placed in the stainless steel support frame as hanging containers.

If you wish to use the universal box to serve food,

^ place the shallow container b in the stainless steel frame and use the deep container as a lid a.

For serving, the universal box with the food can be completely removed from the holder and placed directly on the table.

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Adjusting the bottle divider

The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right. This holds the bottles more securely in position when the door is opened and closed.

The bottle divider can be removed completely (e.g. for cleaning):

^ Slide the front edge of the bottle divider up and lift the bottle divider out.


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Freezing and storing food

Maximum freezing capacity

To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity within a 24-hour period is listed on the data plate, as "Freezing capacity ...kg/24 h".

The maximum freezing capacity specified on the data plate was determined according to DIN EN ISO

15502.

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible so that the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are maintained.

The longer it takes to freeze the food, the more water is lost from its cells, which then shrink.

Later, when the food is defrosted, only a portion of this liquid is reabsorbed by the cells.

This means that the food looses a lot of its moisture. You can recognize this by the large pool of water that collects around the defrosted food.

If food is frozen quickly, there is less time for the cells to lose moisture, so they shrink less.

Also, because a smaller amount of moisture is lost, it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process. Very little water collects around the defrosted food!

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, make sure to check:

– that the packaging is not damaged,

– the expiry date and

– the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored by the shop. If the food is being stored at a temperature warmer than 0°F

(-18°C), this reduces the storage life of the frozen food.

^ Buy frozen food at the very end of your shopping trip, and wrap it in newspaper or use a cooler box or bag to transport it.

^ Place frozen food in the freezer immediately upon returning home.

Never re-freeze partially or completely thawed food. However, once thawed food has been thoroughly cooked you may freeze it again.

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Home freezing

Only freeze food that is fresh and in good condition!

Hints for home freezing

– The following types of food are

suitable for home freezing: fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, baked goods, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and most pre-cooked meals.

– The following types of food are not

suitable for freezing: grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in the shell, onions, whole raw apples and pears.

– To retain colour, taste, flavour and vitamin C, vegetables should be blanched prior to freezing. To blanch, immerse small batches of the vegetable in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetable and plunge into cold water to cool quickly. Transfer to a colander and drain.

– Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer.

– To prevent chops, cutlets, and steaks from sticking together in solid blocks, separate them with a sheet of plastic film.

– Do not salt or season raw foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Cooked food may be seasoned lightly before freezing, but note that the flavour of some spices deteriorates when frozen.

– Do not place very warm or hot foods or beverages in the freezer to prevent already frozen food from thawing and to save energy.

Packing

^ Freeze food in portions.

Suitable packing materials:

– plastic film

– freezer bags (polyethylene)

– aluminum foil

– freezer containers.

Unsuitable packing materials:

– packing paper

– parchment paper

– cellophane

– garbage bags

– plastic shopping bags.

^ Expel as much air as possible from the package before sealing.

^ Close the packaging tightly with

– rubber bands

– plastic clips

– string or bag ties

– freezer tape.

Polyethylene freezer bags can also be sealed with home sealing kits.

^ Label the package with the contents and the date of freezing.

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Before placing food in the freezer

^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super

Freeze function ahead of time (see

Super Freeze).

This will protect the food that is already in the freezer with an added boost of cold.

Placing food in the freezer

Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section.

Larger quantities should be placed directly on the glass shelves, where they will freeze more quickly, which is better for maintaining quality. To do this, first remove the freezer drawers.

Always leave the bottom freezer drawer in the appliance!

When you remove the top freezer drawers, take care not to cover the ventilation slits on the rear wall of the appliance. They are important for trouble-free operation!

When freezing, make sure that already frozen food does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen so that the frozen food does not start to defrost.

Freezing large items

If you wish to freeze large items such as turkey or game you can remove the glass shelves between the freezer drawers. To do this:

^ Remove the freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass shelves!

Freezer calendar

The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer shows the normal storage times in months for various types of fresh-frozen food.

For store-bought frozen foods, observe the storage life specified on the packaging.

Each freezer drawer and glass shelf has a maximum load capacity of

25 kg.

^ Spread the food to be frozen across the entire bottom of the freezer drawer or across the glass shelves so that it will freeze through to the core as quickly as possible.

^ When placing items in the freezer, make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them from sticking together when frozen.

2 - 3 months:

Cakes, ice cream, stews

3 - 5 months:

Fish, mushrooms, bread

6 - 8 months:

Pork, veal, poultry

10 - 12 months:

Beef, fruit, vegetables

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Defrosting frozen foods

Frozen food can be defrosted in various ways:

– in the microwave,

– in a regular oven, using the "fan" or

"defrost" setting,

– at room temperature,

– in the refrigerator (as it thaws, the frozen food will help cool the other food in the refrigerator),

– in a steam oven.

Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or fish can be placed directly into a hot skillet.

Fruit can be thawed at room temperature, either in the packaging or in a covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. You can place them directly in simmering water or hot oil. Because of changes in the cell structure, the cooking time is slightly shorter than for fresh vegetables.

Never re-freeze partially or completely defrosted food.

However, once defrosted food has been thoroughly cooked you may freeze it again.

Cooling drinks quickly

To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator section, and switch on the Super Cool function. However, if you choose to place bottles in the freezer, make sure that they are not left in for more than one hour, as they could burst.

Using the cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer from rising too quickly in the event of a power outage.

Place the cool pack in the upper drawer, directly on top of the food. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours.

If there is a power outage, place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer to keep the food cold for as long as possible.

When placing fresh food in the freezer, use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the already frozen food so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw.

The cool pack can also be used to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time in a cooler box or bag.

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Making ice cubes

For the automatic ice cube maker to operate it must be connected to the domestic water supply.

Turning the ice cube maker on

^ Turn the freezing zone on

^ Open the ice cube drawer slightly.

Do not use the first three containers full of ice cubes, as the water will have been used to rinse through the waterlines.

This also applies when making ice for the first time after not having used the appliance for a while.

^ Press the On/Off button a on the ice cube maker. The indicator light will come on.

^ Close the ice cube drawer.

Ice cubes can only be produced if the ice cube drawer is completely closed.

After the appliance is turned on for the first time it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker into the drawer.

After turning the ice maker on and off again, this process takes a maximum of

6 hours.

Making larger quantities of ice cubes

The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the temperature in the freezer section. The lower the temperature, the more ice cubes are produced over a period of time.

Ice cube production is halted automatically as soon as the ice cube container is full.

If you need a large amount of ice cubes,

^ Exchange the full ice cube drawer with the drawer on the right beside it.

As soon as the drawer is closed, the ice cube maker starts again with production.

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Turning the ice cube maker off

The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer section if you do not want to make any ice cubes.

Setting the water inlet time

The size of ice cubes produced depends on the water pressure and water inlet time set on the ice cube maker.

For example, if the ice cube maker produces only small ice cubes, the water pressure is too low. To make larger ice cubes, the water inlet time of the ice cube maker must be extended:

^ Turn the ice cube maker on again.

^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light comes on.

When the ice cube maker is turned off, the ice cube drawer can also be used for freezing and storing of food.


X button.

Clean the ice cube drawer when the ice cube maker will be turned off for a long period of time.



X button!).



^ Keep tapping the

Xbutton until e is displayed.


^ Keep tapping the

Xbutton until e 2 is displayed.

^ Tap the On/Off button again to confirm.

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^ By tapping the

X button you can now change the duration of the water supply:

E1: Shortest water inlet time,

E8: Longest water inlet time.

E -: Back to the menu.



^ Keep tapping the

Xbutton until e – is displayed.


^ Keep tapping the




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Automatic defrosting

Refrigerator section

The refrigerator defrosts automatically.

During normal operation, condensate and frost can build up on the rear wall of the refrigerator and drawers.

You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the heat generated by the appliance.

The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance.

Freezer section

The freezer defrosts automatically.

The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time.

This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, however the food stored remains frozen.

Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are unblocked so that condensate can flow away easily.

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Make sure that no water gets into the electronics or into the lighting.

Do not let any cleaning water get into the condensate drain opening.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Never remove the data plate inside the appliance.

It contains important information that is required in the event of a service call.

The stainless steel doors have a special coating that is soil-resistant.

Do not wipe these with the stainless steel conditioner, because it will leave visible streaks.

For the care and cleaning of stainless steel surfaces use the

Miele stainless steel conditioner

(available from Miele Customer Service).

It contains substances that protect the material and, compared to a stainless steel cleaner, no polishing agents. This gently removes soiling and each application forms a protective film that is stain- and water-repellent.

To avoid damage to the surfaces do not use any

– cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acid or chloride,

– limescale removers,

– abrasive cleaning agents e.g.

powder or cream cleansers, pumice stone,

– cleaners containing solvents,

– stainless steel cleaners,

– dishwasher detergent,

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaners,

– abrasive hard sponges and brushes, such as pan scrubbers,

– magic erasers,

– sharp metal scrapers.

Before cleaning

^ Turn the appliance off.

^ Unplug the power cord from the wall socket or turn the circuit breaker off in the electrical panel.

^ Remove any chilled food from the appliance and store it in a cool place.

^ Take all removable parts out for cleaning.

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^ To clean the bottle and serving shelves in the door remove the hanging containers from their stainless steel frames for cleaning.

To remove the stainless steel cover of the butter and cheese compartment

(inside at the top of the door), do the following:

^ Remove the entire butter and cheese compartment.

^ Open the lid of the butter and cheese compartment.

The stainless steel cover fits tightly on top of the plastic lid and must be loosened using the right amount of force.

Cleaning the interior and accessories

^ Clean the appliance at least once a month.

Use lukewarm water and some liquid dish soap for cleaning.

The following parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher:

– butter dish, egg trays, ice cube tray

(depending on the model)

– bottle and serving shelves inside the door (without the stainless steel frames)

– butter and cheese compartment

(without the stainless steel cover)

The stainless steel cover and the stainless steel frames inside the door are not dishwasher safe!

^ Loosen one side of the stainless steel cover from the edge of the lid (1.).

^ Push the white plastic buttons out of the recesses (2.).

^ Reattach the stainless steel cover to the lid of the butter and cheese compartment using the reverse sequence.

The maximum temperature of the dishwashing program selected must not exceed 55 °C.

Contact with natural dyes from carrots, tomatoes and ketchup may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher.

This discolouring does not affect the stability of the parts.

^ Clean the adjustable shelves and drawers inside the appliance by hand; these parts are not dishwasher safe.

^ Clean the condensate channel and drain opening more frequently using a cotton swab, or similar, so that condensate can drain away unobstructed.

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^ After washing, wipe the interior and accessories with clean water, then dry with a soft cloth.

Leave the appliance doors open for a short time.

^ Soiling can be removed with the

Miele stainless steel conditioner.

^ Wipe the stainless steel covers and stainless steel frames down with

Miele stainless steel conditioner immediately after each cleaning.

This protects the stainless steel surface and prevents resoiling.

Appliance doors, side walls

It is advisable to remove soiling on the appliance doors and side walls right away.

If soiling is left on, it may be impossible to remove and the surfaces can discolour or change.

^ Clean the surfaces with a clean sponge cloth, liquid dish soap and warm water.

You can also use a clean, damp microfiber cloth without a cleaning agent.

^ After washing, rinse everything with clean water, then dry with a soft cloth.

For stainless steel appliances, the following also applies:

– Appliance doors

The appliance doors are finished with a high-quality surface coating. It protects them from soiling and makes cleaning easier.

Do not treat the appliance doors with

– stainless steel cleaners:

The coating will be damaged!

– Miele stainless steel conditioner:

It will leave visible streaks!

All surfaces are susceptible to scratches.

All surfaces may become discoloured or change, when they come into contact with unsuitable cleaning materials.

– Side walls

^ Soiling can be removed with the

Miele stainless steel conditioner.

^ Wipe the stainless steel covers and stainless steel frames down with

Miele stainless steel cleaning agent immediately after each cleaning.

This forms a protective film each application that is stain- and water-repellent. This protects the stainless steel surface and prevents it from becoming soiled again quickly.

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Cleaning the ice cube tray

The ice cubes freeze in the ice cube tray before they fall into the ice cube drawer.

Clean the ice cube tray regularly with warm water and some dishwashing liquid to remove ice and water residue.

The ice cube tray is not removable and can only be cleaned in place.

Also clean the ice cube maker before turning it off for an extended time.

^ Push the ice cube drawer fully in within the next 60 seconds.

You will hear the ice cube tray turning to a slanted position.

^ Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before continuing.

You can then clean the ice cube tray in the appliance:

^ Remove the ice cube drawer and clean it.

^ Connect the appliance to the electricity supply.

^ Open the ice cube drawer slightly.

^ Press the On/Off button a on the ice cube maker. The indicator light will come on.

^ Empty the ice cube drawer.

^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker and hold it for at least

12 seconds.

The indicator light flashes slowly at first and then rapidly.

^ Clean the ice cube tray b in the ice cube maker.

After cleaning

^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker.

^ Push the ice cube drawer in again.

You will hear the ice cube tray returning to its original position.

The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again after a maximum of 6 hours.

Discard the first three containers of ice cubes. They are not suitable for consumption, because dishwashing liquid has been used for cleaning.

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Ventilation slits

^ The ventilation slits should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the amount of energy the appliance consumes.

Door seal

Do not use any grease or oil on the door seal as this will cause the seal to deteriorate over time.

The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped thoroughly dry with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the exterior coils

The metal coils on the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) need to be dusted and cleaned at least once a year. A build-up of dust will increase the amount of energy the appliance consumes.

When cleaning the coils, be careful not to tear off, kink or otherwise damage any wiring or other parts.

After cleaning

^ Replace all the parts of the refrigerator section.

^ Return food to the refrigerator section,

^ plug in the power cord and turn the appliance on.

^ Turn on the Super Freeze function to cool down the freezer section quickly.

^ Once the temperature in the freezer section is cold enough, you can place the food in the freezer drawers and return the drawers to the freezer.

^ Turn off the Super Freeze function as soon as the freezer section has reached a constant temperature of at least -18 °C.

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Active charcoal filter

The prompt to change the active charcoal filter will occur approx. every 6 months.

When the display for an active charcoal filter change lights up red, the active charcoal filters must be changed.

Replacing the active charcoal filters

^ Place the retainer in the middle of the rear limit stop of any shelf so that it engages.

To confirm the filter change,

^ touch the display for an active charcoal filter change for approx. 2 seconds.

The display for an active charcoal filter change goes out and the timer is reset.

^ Pull the retainer for the active charcoal filters up and off the shelf.

Changing the active charcoal filters at a later date

If you do not have any new active charcoal filters, you can order new ones from your Miele dealer. You can change the active charcoal filters at a later date.

If you are bothered by the red active charcoal filter change display, you can turn it off:

^ Remove the two active charcoal filters and insert the new filters into the retainer with the encircling edge down.

^ touch the display for an active charcoal filter change for approx.

2 seconds.

The active charcoal filter change display goes out.

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Active charcoal filter

If you changed the active charcoal filters at a later date and the active charcoal filter change display is off, the timer must be reset via the settings mode:

^ Touch the


Tip:

If you are storing strong-smelling food

(e.g. very strong cheese),

– place the retainer with the active charcoal filters on the same shelf as the strong-smelling food,

– if necessary, change the active charcoal filters earlier (and reset the timer),

– put additional active charcoal filters

(with retainer) in the appliance.



X button!).



^ Keep tapping the

X button until ^ is displayed.


^ Now keep tapping the

X button until you see

^ 2 in the display.

^ Tap the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds to confirm.

The timer is reset.

^ Keep tapping the




Active AirClean filters and retainers are available from your Miele dealer or from Miele Customer Service.

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Troubleshooting

Repairs to electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified professionals. Work performed by unqualified persons can place the user at considerable risk of harm.

However, you can correct the following minor problems yourself:

What should I do if . . .

. . . the refrigerator or freezer section does not cool?

^ Check that the respective section is switched on. The corresponding temperature display should be lit up.

^ Check that the plug of the appliance is correctly inserted into the electrical outlet.

^ Check that the circuit breaker has not tripped; there may be a power failure, the fridge-freezer, or another device could be defective. Call a qualified electrician or Customer Service.

^ Check the temperature settings.

. . . the door to the freezer section cannot be opened and closed several times in succession?

This is no cause for concern. Repeated opening and closing of the door can cause strong suction. The door can be opened without difficulty if you wait a few minutes.

. . . the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is too cold?

^ Set a warmer temperature.

^ Check that the doors are properly closed.

^ Did you freeze a large quantity of food all at once?

This causes the appliance to run for a long time, and the temperature drops automatically.

^ The Super Cool function has not yet switched off.

^ The Super Freeze function has not yet switched off.

. . . the compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long?

^ Check whether the ventilation slits are blocked or dusty.

^ Check whether the metal coil (heat exchanger) at the rear of the appliance is dusty.

^ The doors have been opened frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in all at once for freezing.

^ Check that the doors are closing properly.

. . . the compressor runs non-stop?

To save energy, the compressor switches to a lower rpm when less cooling is required. This increases the appliance's running time.

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Troubleshooting

. . . the frozen food thaws because it is too warm in the freezer section?

^ Did the room temperature drop below that for which the appliance was designed?

. . . "

_F" appears in the temperature

display?

This indicates a problem. Call

Customer Service.

Increase the room temperature.

The compressor will run less often if the room temperature is too low. Therefore it may become too warm in the freezer section.

. . . the active charcoal filter change display lights up red?

^ Change the active charcoal filters.

If necessary, order replacement filters from your Miele dealer.

. . . food has frozen to the freezer floor or walls?

Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to carefully pry the items off.

. . . "nA" appears in the temperature

display?

The temperature has risen too high at some point during the past few hours or days because of a power outage.

^ While "

nA" is illuminated, press the audio alarm off button.

. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm off button is flashing?

A temperature section is too warm because, for instance,

^ the appliance door has been opened frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in all at once for freezing.

^ the ventilation slits are blocked.

When the problems have been solved, the alarm and the displays go out.

. . . bars light up in the temperature displays?

Check the temperature display approx.

6 hours after the appliance has been switched on. Only temperatures within the range the appliance can display will be shown.

The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section during the power outage.

Depending on the temperature, check to see whether the food in the freezer thawed partially or completely. If that is the case, cook the food before refreezing it.

The warmest recorded temperature will appear in the display for approx.

1 minute. Then the display will revert to the actual current temperature in the freezer section.

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Troubleshooting

. . . "dn" appears in the temperature

display?

The demo mode is activated.

^ Call Customer Service.

. . . the ice cube maker will not switch on?

^ Check that the appliance is connected to the power supply.

^ Increase the water inlet time (see

"Making ice cubes").

. . . the indicator light on the ice cube maker is flashing?

The ice cube tray is in the cleaning position (see "Cleaning and care").

If that is not the reason, then there is a problem.

^ Call Customer Service.

. . . the ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes?

^ Was the water supply line purged of air before the appliance was used for the first time?

^ Check that the ice cube maker is switched on.

^ Check that the freezer section is switched on.

^ Check that the water supply valve is open.

^ Check that the ice cube drawer is completely closed.

Remember that it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to be produced.

. . . the appliance cannot be switched off?

The safety lock is activated.

. . . the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working?

^ Was the appliance door left open for a long time? The lighting automatically switches off if the door has been open for approx. 15 minutes.

If that is not the reason, then the interior lighting is defective.

. . . the ice cube maker is producing only small ice cubes?

Various sizes of ice cubes are produced within a certain period of time, depending on the water pressure.

For instance if the ice cube maker only produces small ice cubes, then your water pressure is low.

^ Unplug the appliance, or turn off respective circuit breaker of the house wiring system.

^ Remove the front panel.

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Troubleshooting

^ Pull out the glass plate.

^ Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a new one.

Light bulb specifications:

110 - 120 V, max. 25 W, E 14 base.

^ Slide the glass plate in again.

^ Replace the panel and engage the catches.

. . . the floor of the refrigerator section is wet?

The drain hole is blocked.

^ Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole.

If a malfunction cannot be corrected using this troubleshooting guide, please contact Miele Customer Service.

To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until the malfunction has been corrected.

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Normal noises

Brrrrr...

Blubb, blubb....

Click....

Sssrrrrr....

Crack..

Noises

What causes them?

Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise may get louder for brief periods, whenever the motor kicks in.

A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the motor on or off.

In multi-zone and frost-free appliances, the movement of air circulating through the appliance can sometimes just barely be heard.

The cracking is then always to be heard whenever it comes to material expansions within the equipment.

Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the compressor, and the coolant circulating through the system).

Noises that you can easily rectify

Rattling, vibrating

What causes them, and what can you do about them?

The appliance is uneven: Balance the appliance using a level, and by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance, or placing something underneath them.

The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture: Move it away.

Drawers, baskets, or shelves are unstable or sticking:Check all removable items and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are 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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After sales service

In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the

Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet.

When contacting the Technical Service

Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance given on the data plate inside the appliance.

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Water supply

Notes on connecting to the water supply

Connecting to the water supply

The appliance must be connected to the water supply by a qualified professional.

Disconnect the refrigerator/freezer from the electric power supply prior to connecting to the water supply.

A water shut-off valve with

3

/

4

" thread is required for connection to the water supply.

The water being used should meet the drinking water standards of the country where the machine is used.

– The appliance is in compliance with the requirements of IEC 61770 and

EN 61770.

– All units and systems used to deliver the water to the appliance must conform with the regulations of the respective country.

– The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply only.

– The water pressure must be between

1.5 and 6 bar.

– The stainless steel hose is 1.5 m long.

The stainless steel hose can be lengthened with an extension hose. It must be fitted by a qualified technician.

The extension hose is available from

Miele Customer Service.

– A water shut-off valve must be provided between the stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary.

^ Connect the straight end of the stainless steel hose to the water shut-off valve.

^ Ensure that it is properly screwed into position.

Before using the appliance for the first time, the water supply line needs to be purged of air by a qualified technician:

– The stainless steel hose should be filled with as much water as possible immediately before connecting to the solenoid valve.

– Mop up any spillage with a cloth.

The water shut-off valve must be accessible after installation.

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Water supply

^ Attach the stainless steel hose to the solenoid valve at the bottom rear side of the appliance.

^ Ensure that the hose is correctly fitted and that it is water-tight.

^ Slowly open the water shut-off valve and check the whole water system for leaks.

^ The appliance can now be connected to the power supply (see

"Electrical connection").

^ Slide the appliance into the desired position.

When doing so, make sure that the stainless steel hose does not get kinked or damaged.

After a maximum of 24 hours, the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer.

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Electrical information

,

Avoid the risk of electrical shock

- Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

- Do not move the ground plug.

- Do not use an adapter.

- Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock.

If you are in any doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded, have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician.

Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage or injury arising from unauthorized work.

Before installing the appliance, verify that the voltage, load and circuit rating information found on the data plate match the household electrical supply.

If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele

Technical Service.

V 1-800-565-6435

The appliance is supplied with a

UL-listed, 3-wire power cord and

NEMA 5-15 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V, 60 Hz supply.

The fuse rating is 15 amps.

The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle.

The receptacle must be installed by a licensed electrician only.

In the case of side-by-side installations, a separate outlet must be used for each appliance.

Ideally, the power outlet should be next to the appliance and easily accessible.

Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by an extension cord.

Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance

(danger of overheating).

This appliance must not be connected to the inverter of an autonomous power supply, e.g. a solar power system.

When switching the appliance on, a surge in power could trigger the safety cut-out mechanism. This could damage the electronic unit.

The appliance must not be used with so-called energy saving devices. These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm. Using such devices could alter the specification of the product.

If any changes are needed to the household wiring or power supply, this work must be performed by a qualified electrician.

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Installation information

Do not place any devices that produce heat (such as a toaster or microwave) on top of the appliance.

This would increase the energy consumption of the appliance.

If the room is too cold, it will cause the cooling system in the appliance to remain off for too long. This may lead to higher temperatures in the appliance and the frozen food may even start thawing.

This fridge/freezer should not be placed side-by-side with another one.

Because the appliance does not?have heated side walls, a side-by-side arrangement can lead?to a build-up of condensation water.

Contact your dealer for advice.

Proper ventilation

The air behind the appliance gets warm. In order to ensure adequate ventilation, you must make sure that the ventilation slits are not covered or blocked in any way.

Also, the ventilation slits must be dusted or cleaned on a regular basis.

Location

The appliance should not be installed directly next to a heat source (such as a kitchen range or a heater) or under a window in direct sunlight. The higher the ambient temperature, the longer the appliance?will run and the higher the energy consumption.

Choose a dry, well-ventilated room for installation.

Installation

^ First remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance.

^ Check that all the parts on the rear of the appliance are free to move.

Carefully bend any attached components out of the way.

^ Gently slide the appliance into the desired location.

^ The rear of the appliance can be directly against the wall.

Climate class

The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (room temperature range) and should not be used outside this range. The climate range is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

Climate class

SN

N

ST

T

Room temperature

+10 °C to +32 °C

+16 °C to +32 °C

+16 °C to +38 °C

+16 °C to +43 °C

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Adjustments

^ Use the wrench provided to adjust the front feet as needed, so that the appliance is levelled.

Supporting the appliance door


^ In any case unscrew foot a until it is on the ground. Then unscrew the foot another 90°.

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Appliance dimensions

KFN 14943 SDE ed

A

2020

B

750

C

630

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The appliance comes with right-hand hinging. If left-hand door hinging is required, the door hinge must be changed:

You will need the following tools to

change the door hinging:

– a Phillips screwdriver,

– a flathead screwdriver,

– various sizes of Torx screwdrivers,

– an open-end wrench.

Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another person.

Removing the door handles:

Changing the door hinging

^ When you pull on the door handle a, the sidebar b moves backwards.

^ Pull the sidebar b forcefully backwards out of the track.

^ Now loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the mounting plate and remove the handle.

^ Remove the covers from the opposite side and place them on the holes that are now empty.

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Before changing the hinging, remove any items of food from the shelves in the appliance door.

Removing the top soft-close mechanism:

^ Open the top door of the appliance.

^ Loosen panel a from the soft-close mechanism: From below, slide a flathead screwdriver into the recesses, then slowly and carefully lift off the panel.

Be careful not to damage the door seal.

If the door seal is damaged, the appliance door may not close properly and there will not be enough refrigeration!

^ Slide panel a in the direction of the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance.

^ Place the securing device b

(supplied with the appliance) on the soft-close mechanism c so that it engages.

With the securing device in place, the joint cannot snap shut. Do not remove the securing device until instructed to!

^ Using a flathead screwdriver, carefully lift the top and the bottom of the cover d from the retainer.

^ Push pin e up and out using a flathead screwdriver.

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^ Remove cover d.

Now the soft-close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected.

^ Remove panel a.

Removing the top door of the appliance:

^ Push the shock absorber arm f as far as possible towards the handle side.

^ Loosen the screws g on the soft-close mechanism and the spacer.

^ In the middle, pry out the housing with the soft-close mechanism using a flathead screwdriver.

^ Then, pry the housing with the soft-close mechanism out of the retainer from the appliance side.

^ Put the soft-close mechanism aside.

^ Push the spacer out towards the hinge side.

^ Put the spacer aside.

^ Loosen the cover h by carefully sliding a flathead screwdriver from below into the recess.

^ Remove the cover h together with?the mounting bracket i.

^ Loosen the mounting bracket i from the cover h by pushing it slightly to the left and then removing the cover plate towards the front.

^ Turn the mounting bracket i 180°.

^ Place the cover h on the front of the mounting bracket i and push it to the right. The writing must be visible.

^ Unscrew the bearing j mechanism, turn it 180° and replace it on the opposite side. If necessary, pre-punch the screw holes.

^ Remove the top cover k by pushing it from back to front and lifting it up.

^ Remove cover l upwards.

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Caution! The top door of the appliance is no longer secured as soon as the hinge bracket is removed!

^ Close the top door of the appliance.

^ Loosen the screws m on the top hinge bracket n and remove the hinge bracket by pulling up.

^ Carefully lift and remove the top door of the appliance and set aside.

^ Make sure that the bearing pin in the middle of the appliance stays in place, otherwise nothing is holding the bottom door of the appliance!

^ Engage the cover h together with the mounting bracket i on the opposite side.

^ Now place the cover d on the opposite side.

Removing the bottom soft-close mechanism:

^ Open the bottom door of the appliance.

Be careful not to damage the door seal.

If the door seal is damaged, the appliance door may not close properly and there will not be enough refrigeration!

^ Slide panel a in the direction of the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance.

^ Place the securing device b

(supplied with the appliance) on the soft-close mechanism c.

With the securing device in place, the joint cannot snap shut. Do not remove the securing device until instructed to!

^ From the side, carefully lift off the cover d using a flathead screwdriver.

^ If necessary, tilt the appliance backwards slightly with the assistance of another person.

^ Loosen panel a from the soft-close mechanism: Slowly pry the panel off from the top.

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^ Put the spacer aside.

Removing the bottom door of the appliance:

^ Push pin e up and out.

Now the soft-close mechanism and the appliance are no longer connected.

^ Remove panel a.

^ Push the shock absorber arm f as far as possible towards the handle side.

^ Loosen the screws g on the soft-close mechanism and the spacer.

^ In the middle, pry out the housing with the soft-close mechanism using a flathead screwdriver.

^ Then, pry the housing with the soft-close mechanism out of the retainer from the appliance side.

^ Put the soft-close mechanism aside.

^ Push the spacer out towards the hinge side.

^ Close the bottom door of the appliance.

^ Pull the bearing pin i in the middle of the appliance up and out.

^ Carefully lift and remove the bottom door of the appliance and set aside.

^ Pull cover j off.

^ Unscrew the hinge bracket k, rotate it 180°, then screw it onto the opposite side.

^ Turn the plastic cap h 180° and replace it on the hinge bracket k in the middle.

^ Now place the cover j on the other side.

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^ Lift the plugs l out of the door bearing bushing in the appliance door and place it on the other side

Mounting the bottom door of the appliance:

^ Unscrew the bearing mechanism g from the hinge bracket h, turn it 180° and screw it into the opposite hole of the hinge bracket.

^ Insert the plug d in the other hole.

^ Remove cover h.

^ Remove screw i and insert it in the outermost hole on the opposite side.

^ Place cover h in the holes on the other side turned by 180°.

^ Screw the hinge bracket f onto the other side using only the two outer elongated holes. Do not use the

middle screw; only this allows later alignment of the appliance door using the outer, elongated holes!

^ Important! Screw the adjustment foot c on the bearing pin a fully in.

^ Replace the complete bearing pin a with washer b and adjustment foot c. Important! The latching lug on the bearing pin must face upwards again.

^ Place the lower door of the appliance onto the bearing pin a from above.


^ Pull the complete bearing pin a with washer b and adjustment foot c upwards and out.

^ Remove plug d.

^ Loosen screws e and remove the hinge bracket f.

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^ Insert the bearing pin i in the centre of the appliance through the hinge bracket k into the bottom door of the appliance.

^ Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer (A).

^ Hook the soft-close mechanism into the retainer (B) on the appliance side.

Mounting the bottom soft-close mechanism:

Push both parts outwards until they engage.

^ Remove the cover a from the panel b, turn it 180° and replace it on the other side.

^ With screw c, attach the spacer and the soft-close mechanism.

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Mounting the top door of the appliance:

^ Place the top door of the appliance on the bearing pin i in the middle of the appliance.


^ Hang the panel b on the shock absorber arm d.

^ Pull the shock absorber arm d towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin e from the top so that the square rests in the recess.

^ Put on the cover f in such a way that it engages.

Take care that the cover f is seated correctly to ensure that the door closes properly and the pin is secured.

^ Remove the securing device g.

^ Put the hinge bracket n on the opposite side and and fasten it with the screws m.

The screw holes may have to be pre-punched or use a power screwdriver.

^ Now place the cover k on the opposite side.

^ Align the appliance door with the appliance housing via the elongated holes in the bottom hinge bracket.

Tighten the screws.

^ Place the panel b onto the soft-close mechanism from above, engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top.


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Mounting the top soft-close mechanism:


^ Remove the cover a from the panel b, turn it 180° and replace it on the other side.

^ With screw c, attach the spacer and the soft-close mechanism.

^ Hook the spacer on the handle side into the retainer (A).

^ Hook the soft-close mechanism into the retainer (B) on the appliance side.

Push both parts outwards until they engage.

^ Hang the panel b on the shock absorber arm d.

^ Push the cover e on from the side so that the openings for the pinf are on top of each other.

^ Pull the shock absorber arm d towards the hinge bracket and insert the pin f from the top so that the square rests in the recess.

^ Then engage the cover e fully.

Take care that the cover e is seated correctly to ensure that the door closes properly and the pin is secured.

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^ Remove the securing device g.

^ Place the panel b onto the soft-close mechanism from above, engaging it at the bottom first and then at the top.


The mounting plate c must be positioned on the door housing in such a way that when the door is closed the mounting plate is aligned with the outside wall of the appliance.

If this is not the case,

^ turn both of the pre-mounted set screws a with an Allen key until the mounting plate c is at the correct angle.

^ tightening all 4 screws b.

^ From the appliance side, slide the sidebar d onto the guide for the mounting plate, until it audibly engages.

Remounting the door handles:

The following instructions must be followed when attaching the door handle, otherwise the door seal could be damaged.

Make sure that the sidebar d does not come in contact with the door seal when the door is opened. This would damage the door seal over time.

If this alignment is off, you can correct it by

^ adjusting the mounting plate c again using the set screws a, until the mounting plate and the sidebar d are at the correct angle and the sidebar no longer touches the seal when the door is opened.

^ First, loosely screw the door handle onto the opposite side with the two front screws b.

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Aligning the appliance doors

The appliance doors can be aligned with the appliance housing afterwards.

In the following figure, the appliance door is not closed so that the individual steps can be seen more clearly.

Align the bottom door in the bottom hinge bracket using the outer, elongated holes:

Align the top door using the elongated holes in the middle hinge bracket:

^ Loosen the three screws c slightly.

^ Align the appliance door by moving the hinge bracket to the right or left.

^ Tighten the screws c.

^ Remove the middle screw a from the hinge bracket.

^ Loosen the two outer screws b slightly.

^ Align the appliance door by moving the hinge bracket to the right or left.

^ Tighten the screws b; screw a does not need to be screwed on again.

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Installing the appliance

The ventilation cross-sections must not be blocked or covered in any way.

They also need to be dusted/cleaned on a regular basis.

a adapter cabinet b appliance c kitchen cabinet d wall

The appliance can be installed in any fitted kitchen. To match the appliance to the height of the fitted kitchen, a suitable adapter cabinet a can be installed over the appliance.

A ventilation gap of at least 2 inches

(50 mm) must be provided between the adapter cabinet and the kitchen wall.

The ventilation cross-section below the room ceiling must be at least 46 in

2

(300 cm

2

) so that warm air can escape without obstruction. Otherwise the appliance has to work harder, which results in increased energy consumption.

If installing with standard kitchen cabinets (max. depth 580 mm), the appliance can be set up directly next to the kitchen cabinet. In that case the side of the appliance door would project 34 mm and the middle of the appliance 55 mm beyond the front of the kitchen cabinet. This allows the appliance door to open and close properly.

If the appliance is installed next to a

wall d, a gap of at least 55 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall d and the appliance b. This allows space for the handle when the door is open.

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Miele Refrigeration Manual KFN 14943 SDE

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Fridge/freezer combination with ice cube maker

NoFrost system and DynaCool

KFN 14943 SDE ed/cs

en - CA

Disposal of packing materials

Disposal of an old appliance

Correct use

Safety with children

Technical safety

Correct use

Disposing of your old refrigerator / freezer

Before using for the first time

Operating the appliance

Turning the appliance on

Cool pack

Turning the appliance off

Switching off for extended periods of time

Settings mode

. . . in the freezer

Temperature display

. . . in the refrigerator

Setting the temperature

Switching the alarm off early

Switching the alarm system

ON

Temperature alarm

Door alarm

Switching the door alarm off early

Super Cool

Super Freeze

DynaCool

Different storage zones

Moving the shelves

Split shelf

Fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers

Moving the serving shelf / bottle shelf

Universal box

Adjusting the bottle divider

Maximum freezing capacity

Freezing fresh food

Storing frozen food

Home freezing

Freezing large items

Freezer calendar

Defrosting frozen foods

Cooling drinks quickly

Using the cool pack

Turning the ice cube maker on

Turning the ice cube maker off

Setting the water inlet time

Refrigerator section

Freezer section

Before cleaning

Cleaning the interior and accessories

Appliance doors, side walls

Cleaning the ice cube tray

Ventilation slits

Door seal

Cleaning the exterior coils

After cleaning

Replacing the active charcoal filters

Notes on connecting to the water supply

Connecting to the water supply

Proper ventilation

Location

Installation

Adjustments

Supporting the appliance door

Appliance dimensions

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