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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-Freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all
instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance.
en - US, CA
M.-Nr. 10 160 250

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-Freezer Combination To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 10 160 250...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 5 Guide to the appliance ..........10 Optional accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents High humidity level . / -........39 Adjusting the interior fittings .
  • Page 4 Contents Lead free certificate ..........74 Service / Warranty .

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    The appliance is not accidents and machine damage. suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele will not be held liable for damage This appliance conforms to current resulting from incorrect or improper use safety requirements. Inappropriate or operation.

  • Page 6: Technical Safety

    – avoid open flames and anything that If the power cord is damaged, it creates a spark, must be replaced by a Miele authorized technician in order to protect the user – disconnect the appliance from the from harm.
  • Page 7 Installation, repair and maintenance onto the plastic parts of the appliance. work should be performed by a Miele This can cause the plastic to crack and authorized service technician in break.
  • Page 8 Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

  • Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Rinse the ice cube maker and the Danger of electric shock. water pipes: – Cut off the plug from the power cord – before using for the first time, and discard. – if the ice cube maker hasn't been –...

  • Page 10: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a For turning the entire appliance on e For setting the temperature and off. (X for colder), selection button in settings mode b Optical interface f For confirming a selection (OK (for Service use only) button) c For selecting the refrigerator or g For setting the temperature...
  • Page 11 Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function Safety Lock Prevents the user from unintentionally turning off the appliance, adjusting the temperature, turning on the SuperCool functions or entering settings. ® Ice Cube Maker Turning the ice cube maker on and off; setting the water quantity;...
  • Page 12 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Egg tray / Door shelf d Shelf e Shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g PerfectFresh Pro zone interior lighting h PerfectFresh Pro zone dry compartment i Condensate channel and drain hole j Moisture level control in the humidity-controlled compartment k PerfectFresh Pro zone...

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel maintenance – Each application of the Miele Stainless steel trim with LED lighting stainless steel conditioner forms a for shelf (FlexiLight) water and dirt repellent protective coating. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface.

  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, Maintenance poorly ventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Away from heat sources Near a heat source (radiator, (radiator, range/oven). range/oven).
  • Page 15 How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers and shelves are in the original arrangement. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 16: Turning The Appliance On And Off

    ^ Immediately after pulling the film off, along the rear edge of the bottle wipe the stainless steel surfaces with shelf. the Miele stainless steel conditioner provided. – Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top freezer Important! Each application of the drawer.

  • Page 17: Operating The Appliance

    Turning the appliance on and off Operating the appliance When the refrigerator door is opened, the interior lighting comes on and the The appliance is operated with the use LED lighting on the adjustable shelves of touch keys activated by a finger. becomes brighter until it reaches its A tone will sound each time a button is maximum brightness.

  • Page 18: Turning The Appliance Off

    Turning the appliance on and off Turning the appliance off Individual settings can be set for each cooling zone. ^ Touch the On/Off button. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated. ^ Touch the sensor button for the zone The temperature will go out and the in which you want to adjust the power supply symbol t will appear.

  • Page 19: Turning The Refrigerator Section Back On Again

    Turning the appliance on and off Turning off for longer periods Turning the refrigerator section back on again of time The refrigerator section can be turned If the appliance is not needed for a on separately. longer period of time: ^ turn the appliance off, ^ unplug the power cord or trip the circuit breaker,...

  • Page 20: The Right Temperature

    The right temperature It is very important to set the correct Automatic cold air circulation temperature for storing food in the (DynaCool) appliance. Bacteria will cause food The fan automatically turns on when the which is not stored at the correct cooling system for the refrigerator temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 21: Temperature Display

    The right temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer In normal operation the display The temperatures for the refrigerator shows the current average section and the freezer section are set refrigerator temperature and the separately. temperature in the warmest part of the freezer.
  • Page 22 The right temperature When you touch the buttons, you will Possible setting values for the see the following changes in the temperature display: The temperature can be selected within – When first touched: The last the following ranges: temperature selected flashes. –...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    The right temperature Adjusting the temperature in The last selected setting flashes in the display and the u lights up. the PerfectFresh Pro zone In the PerfectFresh Pro zone the temperature is maintained between 32°F (0°C) and 37°F (3°C). However, if you would like it to be warmer or colder, ^ You can now adjust the temperature e.g.

  • Page 24: Supercool

    SuperCool The SuperCool function in the Turning off SuperCool refrigerator The SuperCool function turns off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The SuperCool function can be used to The appliance then operates at normal rapidly reduce the temperature in the cooling capacity. refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).

  • Page 25: The Supercool Function In The Freezer

    SuperCool The SuperCool function in the Turning on SuperCool freezer When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the SuperCool function For best results, turn on SuperCool should be turned on 6 hours before putting fresh food into the beforehand.
  • Page 26 SuperCool Turning off SuperCool The SuperCool function will turn itself off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed ^ Touch the SuperCool button so that it in the freezer will determine the is no longer highlighted in yellow. duration before the SuperCool function turned off.

  • Page 27: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a However, if the temperature in the warning system to ensure that temperature increases in the freezer freezer remains above 0°F (-18°C) section do not go unnoticed and also for a long time, check that the frozen prevents energy from being wasted food has not started to defrost.

  • Page 28: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Turning off the audio alarm An alarm will sound if the door is left If the audio alarm bothers you, it can be open for too long. The alarm symbol ; silenced. will light up. The amount of time until the door alarm is triggered depends on the setting selected and can be either 2 minutes...

  • Page 29: Making Additional Settings

    Making additional settings Safety lock 0 Certain appliance settings can only be selected in the settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault – the appliance being switched off by messages are suppressed mistake, automatically, but the alarm symbol...

  • Page 30: Temperature Unit (Celsius Or Fahrenheit)

    Making additional settings Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. ^ By touching the X or Y button, you The factory default is Fahrenheit °F. can now select whether the safety lock is activated or deactivated: 0: the safety lock is deactivated Setting the temperature display to...
  • Page 31 Making additional settings ^ By tapping the X or Y button you can ^ Touch the buttons for setting the now select °C. temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until °C and °F flash in the display. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.

  • Page 32: Acoustic Signals )

    Making additional settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance features acoustic signals such as a keypad tone and acoustic alarm for the door and temperature ^ By tapping the X or Y button you can alarm. now select: 0: button tone off; door alarm off You can switch the button tone or the 1: button tone off;...

  • Page 33: Display Brightness S

    Making additional settings Display brightness s You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the light conditions in the room. ^ By tapping the X or Y button, you The display brightness can be adjusted can now alter the brightness of the in steps from 1 to 3.

  • Page 34: Sabbath Mode

    Making additional settings Sabbath mode ¬ Switching on Sabbath mode To facilitate religious customs, the appliance has a Sabbath mode. The following are switched off: ^ Tap the settings button. – the interior lighting when the door is opened, All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol –...
  • Page 35 Making additional settings The selection is saved and the ¬ symbol lights up. Sabbath mode is on when the ¬ symbol goes out after 3 seconds. ^ Turn Sabbath mode off when the Sabbath is over. Switching off Sabbath mode ^ Tap the settings button to leave Sabbath mode.

  • Page 36: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Various cooling zones Warmest area Due to the natural circulation of the air The warmest area in the refrigerator in the appliance, there are different section is in the top section of the door. temperature zones in the refrigerator Use this for storing butter so that it section.
  • Page 37 Storing food in the refrigerator section WARNING! Danger of fire Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.

  • Page 38: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Due to the optimum storage conditions Take food out of the PerfectFresh Pro in the PerfectFresh Pro zone for fruit, zone approx. 30 - 60 minutes before vegetables, fish, meat and dairy using it. The aroma and flavor do not products, food remains fresh for longer, fully develop until the food has and flavor and vitamins are retained.

  • Page 39: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Dry compartment , Humidity, controlled compartment ,, . / - The dry compartment is suitable for storing perishable foods such as: Low humidity , – fresh fish, shellfish, When this setting (,) is used, the –...
  • Page 40 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Regulating the humidity level in the If the humidity level in the humidity-controlled compartment humidity-controlled compartment is Use the slide control to regulate the high, condensate may collect on the humidity level in this compartment to ,, floor of the compartment or ., or -.
  • Page 41 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time), check the following: ^ Only place fresh food in the appliance. ^ Clean the PerfectFresh Pro compartments before storing food in them.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Adjustable shelf / Adjustable bottle shelf shelf with lighting ^ Lift up the door shelf / The LED lighting is located on the bottle shelf and pull it forward to stainless steel trim of the shelf. remove it.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh Pro The edge of shelf's rear stop must face upwards so that food does not touch zone compartments the rear wall and freeze to it. The compartments in the PerfectFresh Stops prevent the shelves from being Pro zone are on telescopic rails, and pulled out accidentally.
  • Page 44 Adjusting the interior fittings Take care when cleaning the appliance that you do not wash the special lubricant out of the telescopic runners. Wipe them with a well-wrung out damp cloth. ^ To refit the drawer, insert the compartment lid from beneath into the holders, and push it back into place.

  • Page 45: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food If food is frozen quickly, the cells have Always follow USDA guidelines on less time to lose moisture, so they food safety. shrink less. As there is not so much moisture loss, it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting WARNING! process, and very little water collects...

  • Page 46: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When removing the upper freezer ^ When freezing more than 4.5 Ibs drawers, please note: (2 kg) of fresh food, turn on the The bottom drawer must always SuperCool function some time before remain in the appliance.

  • Page 47: Thawing Frozen Foods

    Freezing and storing food Thawing frozen foods Cooling drinks quickly Frozen food can be thawed in various When cooling drinks quickly in the ways: freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise – in the microwave, they could burst.

  • Page 48: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to Rinse the ice cube maker along with operate it must be connected to the the water pipes: water supply. – before installation, – if the ice cube maker has not been Ice cube maker with integrated used for a longer period of time –...

  • Page 49: Turning The Ice Cube Maker On/Off

    Making ice cubes Turning the ice cube maker Make only the number of ice cubes On/Off required in your household with the ice cube maker. The drawer must be completely shut for ice cubes to be produced. ^ Touch the settings button. After the appliance is turned on for All symbols available for selection will the first time it can take up to 24...

  • Page 50: Changing The Size Of The Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes ^ Touch the buttons for setting the If you require a large quantity of ice temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until cubes, the symbol for the ice cube maker ® ^ replace the full ice cube drawer with flashes in the display.

  • Page 51: Turning The Ice Cube Maker On/Off With The On/Off Button

    Making ice cubes Turning the ice cube maker On/Off with the On/Off button ^ Open the ice cube drawer slightly. ^ Press and hold the On/Off button a on the ice cube maker – until the indicator light comes on. The symbol for the ice cube maker ®...

  • Page 52: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Freezer section WARNING! Risk of injury and The appliance is equipped with a damage. "NoFrost" system for automatic Do not use mechanical devices or defrosting as needed. other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser, recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 53: Cleaning And Care

    Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short To clean stainless steel surfaces on circuit. the appliance, use the Original Miele care product for stainless steel (see "Guide to the appliance - Optional The data plate located inside the accessories").

  • Page 54: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Ensure the ice cube drawer is empty before selecting the "Rinse the ice Rinse out the ice cube maker and cube maker" setting. The water will the water pipes: otherwise flow onto the contents of –...

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your Cleaning the ice cube tray selection. Clean the ice cube maker: The selected setting will be saved. The – before switching off the ice cube ice cube maker symbol ® will flash in maker for an extended period of the display and the indicator light will time,...

  • Page 56: Setting The Cleaning Position

    Cleaning and care ^ Remove and clean the ice cube Setting the cleaning position drawer. The setting can only be selected if The ice cube tray is not removable the ice cube maker is turned on. and can only be cleaned when in ^ Empty the ice cube drawer.

  • Page 57: Adjustable Shelf / Adjustable Shelf With Lighting

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting ^ Turn off the appliance. The display goes out and cooling is The stainless steel strip with LED turned off. lighting and the stainless steel strips If this does not happen, then the on the shelves are not safety lock is still activated (see...
  • Page 58 Cleaning and care Door shelves and bottle shelves The stainless steel facia panels on the door shelves and bottle shelves are not dishwasher-safe. To remove the stainless steel plinths, proceed as follows: ^ Place the door/bottle shelf with the ^ Take hold of the rear part of the front side on the work surface.

  • Page 59: Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Interior and accessories The following parts cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher: Clean the appliance at least once a – the stainless steel plinths on the door month. shelf / bottle shelf Remove any soiling immediately so –...

  • Page 60: Door Seal

    Cleaning and care ^ Remove any soiling on stainless steel After cleaning strips and plinths with the Miele care ^ Put all shelves and accessories back product for stainless steel. into the appliance. ^ Always wipe these surfaces with a...

  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser- vice call. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele Technical Service. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until the malfunction has been corrected.
  • Page 62 Frequently asked questions The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, and the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Correct the temperature The temperature in The temperature setting is setting. the appliance is too too low.
  • Page 63 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Do not block the The compressor is The ventilation slits in the ventilation slits. turning on more cabinetry have been frequently and for covered or become too ^ Clean the ventilation slits longer periods.
  • Page 64 Frequently asked questions The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time, the temperature in the appliance rises. Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Correct the temperature The temperature in This is not a fault. setting. the appliance is too high.
  • Page 65 Frequently asked questions Indication in the display Problem Possible cause Solution "F0 to F9" appears in ^ Contact Miele Technical There is a fault. Service. the display. ^ Contact Miele Technical "FE*" appears in the There is a fault. Service.
  • Page 66 Frequently asked questions Indication in the display Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Remedy the alarm. The The alarm symbol The affected refrigerator ; and a refrigerator alarm symbol ; will section is warmer or colder disappear and the button section sensor than the set temperature, for the affected button are flashing...
  • Page 67 The LED lighting on the steel strip with LED stainless steel strip is faulty. lighting. It can be ordered from Miele Technical Ser- vice or your dealer. Do not remove the light cover. If the cover is damaged or has been...
  • Page 68 ^ Push in the shelf until it clicks into position. ^ Close the appliance door. When the door is opened again, the interior lighting will come on. ^ Contact Miele Technical If this is not the case, then Service. there is a fault.
  • Page 69 15 minutes if the door is left will come on. open. ^ Contact Miele Technical If this is not the case, then Service. there is a fault. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Technical Service.
  • Page 70 Frequently asked questions Other problems Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Use a blunt instrument Food has frozen The food packaging was (such as a spoon handle) together or to the not dry when loaded in the to carefully pry them wall.
  • Page 71 The ® and ; ^ Contact Miele Technical The is a fault with the ice Service. symbols flash. The cube maker. indicator light on the ice cube maker also flashes.
  • Page 72 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause Solution ^ To make larger ice cubes, The ice cube maker The size of ice cubes is producing only produced depends on the the incoming water volume of the ice cube small ice cubes? water pressure and water maker must be extended.

  • Page 73: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor kicks on. Blub, blub..A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates through the pipes. Click..Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the motor on or off.

  • Page 74: Lead Free Certificate

    Lead free certificate This product is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29 D-33332 Gütersloh...

  • Page 75: Service / Warranty

    – Miele Technical Service. telephone number. See back cover of the this manual contact details. When contacting Miele Technical Ser- vice, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.

  • Page 76: Information For Dealers/Showrooms

    Information for dealers/showrooms Demo mode r This appliance can be presented in retails stores and in showrooms with the help of the "Demo mode." The controls ^ Place your finger on the X button and and lighting will still work, but the hold it there.
  • Page 77 Information for dealers/showrooms Switching off Demo mode The r is illuminated in the display. ^ Tap the X or Y button so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). ^ Tap the settings button. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

  • Page 79: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.

  • Page 80: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging Disposal of your old appliance materials Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact The packaging is designed to protect your local recycling authority about the the appliance from damage during possibility of recycling these materials.

  • Page 81: Plumbing

    Plumbing Information regarding the The appliance must be connected to a cold water line that: water connection – is directly connected to the fresh All plumbing work should be carried water supply in order to ensure a out by a suitable qualified person, in circulation of the water in the cold accordance with local and national water line.
  • Page 82 Plumbing The water connection can be found at the back of the appliance. The solenoid In the following, please note: valve b has a 3/4" connection thread. inserting the water filter incorrectly can cause damage! The connection parts included with the appliance permit the connection of ^ Place the water filter e on top of the various water lines (a water line is not...
  • Page 83 Plumbing Caution! Risk of damage to the ice cube maker! During the operation of the ice cube maker, do not interrupt the water supply. ^ Secure the water line g using the retaining clip j. ^ Slowly open the water shut-off valve and check for leaks.

  • Page 84: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Failure to follow these This appliance is equipped with instructions can result in death, fire, a three-prong grounding plug to or electrical shock. prevent shock hazards. It should be plugged directly into a properly Improper connection of the grounded outlet.
  • Page 85 Electrical connection The appliance must be connected to an Do not use an extension cord to electrical outlet that is properly connect the appliance to the power grounded. The electrical installation supply. Extension cords do not must comply with the applicable guarantee the required safety of the electrical code.

  • Page 86: Installation Information

    Installation information Important! In environments with To avoid tipping over, the appliance high humidity condensation can must be properly installed and build up on the appliance exterior secured. and ultimately cause corrosion on the outer walls. To prevent this from happening, we WARNING! recommend installing the appliance Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazard...

  • Page 87: Ventilation

    Installation information – Air intake a occurs via the plinth at Ventilation the bottom of the appliance and the air escapes at the top b at the rear WARNING! Danger of damage from overheating. May restrict operation. of the housing unit. Keep ventilation openings, in the –...

  • Page 88: Ventilation Grill

    Installation information Ventilation grill Top ventilation grille The ventilation grille at the top of the During construction the ventilation grill appliance can be constructed in can be built-in. different ways: ^ Cut an opening into the plinth b, as shown in the illustration above. ^ Place the ventilation grill a into the a directly above the appliance with a cut-out.

  • Page 89: Before Installation

    Installation information Before installation ^ Before installation, remove the accessories bag containing installation components and accessories from the appliance, and remove the sealing strip from the appliance door. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch a (depending on model).

  • Page 90: Installation Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFNS 37692 iDE 69 3/4" - 70 3/8" 27 3/8" (1772 - 1788 mm) (695 mm)

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Door Hinge

    Adjusting the door hinge The door hinges are factory set so that the door can be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. If, for instance, when it is opened the appliance door would hit an adjacent wall, you should limit the opening angle...

  • Page 92: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Open both appliance doors. Always change the door hinging with ^ Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the assistance of another person. the appliance door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed: You will need the following tools for changing the door hinging:...
  • Page 93 Changing the door hinging ^ Slightly loosen the screws e and f ^ Remove the screws e completely. on the hinges. ^ Place the mounting bracket i on the ^ Slide the doors g and h outwards opposite side and loosely screw in the screws e.
  • Page 94 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. Unscrew the door closing dampers Caution. When removed from the unit, the soft-close mechanism snaps shut. Risk of injury! ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Using a screwdriver, remove the ball downwards on a stable surface.
  • Page 95 Changing the door hinging Fastening the soft-close mechanism ^ Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards. ^ Screw the mount k onto the hinge and firmly tighten. ^ Pull the soft-close mechanism so that ^ Slide the appliance doors g and h it extends j and hook it onto the ball onto the premounted screws e and...

  • Page 96: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance To install the appliance you will need Two people are required to install the the following tools: appliance. ^ Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. ^ Secure the housing unit against tipping.

  • Page 97: Preparing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – Required for fitting the cabinet door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – Required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All installation instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 98 Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into the installation space. Ensure that the power cord does not get caught. Tip to help you push it into position: Tie a piece of string around the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 99 Installing the appliance ^ Now screw the adjustable feet l all the way in. ^ Remove the cover f. ^ Secure the fastening part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
  • Page 100 Installing the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing Installing the appliance bracket at the top and bottom front ^ Push the appliance into the niche edge of the cabinet side wall again. until all of the brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side This will help maintain a 1 5/8"...

  • Page 101: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Push the loose bracket against the cabinet wall. ^ Secure mounting bracket j to the ^ Push the hinged side of the housing unit side wall with screw s. appliance to the cabinet wall. Drill holes in the housing unit side ^ Screw the particleboard screws s walls if necessary.
  • Page 102 Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the mounting bracket. They are no longer required.

  • Page 103: Installing The Custom Door Front

    (kg) lb (kg) cabinet door edges. KFNS 37692 iDE 44 (20) 26 (12) If fitted in a run of units make sure that the top edge of the cabinet door is at the same height as neighboring unit doors.
  • Page 104 Installing the appliance Complete the following steps on both doors. Tip: Push installation aids b together with the cabinet front up to the height of the adjoining unit cabinet doors. ^ A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
  • Page 105 Installing the appliance ^ Place the door panel with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Secure the side cover q to the bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. ^ Turn the door over and attach the handle (if required).

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Position Of The Door

    Installing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Adjusting the position of the door ^ Hang the door panel on the threaded – Side adjustments (X) bolts h. ^ Adjust the door panel. ^ Screw the nuts c loosely onto bolts. –...
  • Page 107 Installing the appliance ^ while holding the adjusting bolts h in ^ Drill holes l in the door panel and fit screws m. Make sure the two metal place with a screwdriver, tighten the nuts c on the appliance doors with a edges are aligned (Symbol II).
  • Page 108 Installing the appliance ^ Tighten all the screws again. The following confirms that the appliance is correctly installed: – The doors close properly. – The doors do not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the upper corner of the side with the handle contacts tightly.
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