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To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
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M.-Nr. 09 942 920

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 09 942 920...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................5 Caring for the environment ................. 13 How to save energy ..................... 14 Guide to the appliance..................16 Control panel......................16 Optional accessories ..................... 19 Switching on and off .................... 20 Before using for the first time................. 20 Operating the appliance..................
  • Page 3 Contents Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator ........39 When shopping for food ..................39 Storing food correctly .................... 39 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone ............40 Dry compartment  ....................41 Humidity controlled compartment ,  / ............41 Humidity level not increased ................
  • Page 4 Cleaning the interior and accessories..............63 Door seal........................ 65 Ventilation gaps...................... 65 Problem solving guide ..................66 Noises ........................77 Miele@home ......................78 After Sales / Guarantee ..................80 Information for test institutes ................81 Information for dealers..................82 Demo mode  ......................82 Mains water connection ..................

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in‐ correct use of the appliance.

  • Page 6: Technical Safety

    Warning and Safety instructions  The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 7 – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several mi‐ nutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.  The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
  • Page 8 Installation, maintenance work and repair work, including installation work on the mains water connection and repairs to the ice/water dis‐ penser, must only be carried out by a Miele authorised service tech‐ nician.  The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water...
  • Page 9 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu‐ ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 10  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu‐ facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept lia‐...

  • Page 11: Transporting The Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions – remove frost and ice, – separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.  Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de‐ frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.  Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions – scratching the surface coating.

  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate‐ Disposal of your old appliance rial Electrical and electronic equipment of‐ ten contain valuable materials. They al‐ The packaging is designed to protect so contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐...

  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy consump‐ Increased energy con‐ tion sumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun‐ In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radia‐ (radiator, oven).
  • Page 15 How to save energy Normal energy consump‐ Increased energy con‐ tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar‐ ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.

  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor h Sensor for accessing or leaving set‐ for the whole appliance tings mode b Optical interface i For switching off the temperature or (for Service technicians only) door alarm c Selects the refrigerator and freezer j Display with temperature and sym‐...
  • Page 17 Choice of sensor tone and door and tem‐  perature alarm tone Miele@home Only visible when a communication module  is fitted and signed on (see "Miele@home") Display brightness set‐ For adjusting the brightness of the display  tings PerfectFresh Pro For altering the temperature in the ...
  • Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelf e Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g PerfectFresh Pro zone interior lighting h PerfectFresh Pro zone, dry compart‐ ment i Condensate channel and drain hole j Regulator for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled com‐...

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel care Each application of the Miele stainless Bottle rack steel conditioner (supplied in a bottle) forms a water and dirt repellent protec‐ tive coating. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface.

  • Page 20: Switching On And Off

    "Cleaning and care". along the rear edge of the bottle shelf, as shown. Tip: We recommend treating stainless steel surfaces with the Miele stainless - Cool pack steel conditioning agent immediately af‐  Place the cool pack in the top freezer ter removing the protective foil, (see drawer.

  • Page 21: Operating The Appliance

    Switching on and off Operating the appliance When the door is opened, the interior lighting comes on and the LED lighting A light touch of the finger on the sen‐ on the adjustable shelves becomes sors is all that is required to operate this brighter until it reaches its maximum appliance.

  • Page 22: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Individual settings can be set for each Switching off section.  Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock  Touch the sensor for the zone you is still activated. want to adjust the settings for. The temperature display will go out and The sensor that has been selected is the mains connection symbol ...

  • Page 23: Switching The Refrigerator Section Back On Again

    Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off for longer peri‐ back on again ods of time The refrigerator section can also be If the appliance is not going to be used switched back on again separately. for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ...

  • Page 24: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Automatic temperature distribution temperature for storing food in the ap‐ (Dynamic cooling) pliance. Micro-organisms will cause The Dynamic cooling fan switches on food which is not stored at the correct automatically when the cooling system temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 25: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the average, current temperature in and freezer sections are set independ‐ the refrigerator section and the tem‐ ently of one another.
  • Page 26 The correct temperature The following information shows in the If you have adjusted the temperature, display while the sensors are being wait for approx. 6 hours if the appli‐ touched: ance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before –...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone In the PerfectFresh Pro zone the tem‐ perature is maintained between 0 and  You can now adjust the temperature 3 °C. However, if you would like it to be in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by warmer or colder, e.g.

  • Page 28: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The appliance will then continue to refrigerator to its lowest setting (de‐...

  • Page 29: Super Freeze Function

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze function Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food Switch on Super freeze before putting in the freezer, the Super freeze function fresh food into the freezer. should be switched on 6 hours before‐ This helps food to freeze quickly and hand.
  • Page 30 Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch it‐ self off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the Super freeze func‐ tion switches off.

  • Page 31: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a However, if the temperature in the warning system which ensures that the freezer remains above -18 °C for a temperature in the freezer cannot rise long time, check that the frozen food unnoticed and to avoid energy being has not started to defrost.

  • Page 32: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you, you can The appliance is fitted with a warning switch the alarm off if you wish. system to avoid increased energy con‐ sumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open.

  • Page 33: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to pre‐ vent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although mistake, the alarm symbol ...

  • Page 34: Audible Tones

    Selecting further settings Audible tones  The appliance has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms.  By touching the  or  sensor, you You can switch the sensor tone or the can now select whether the safety door alarm tone on or off but you can‐...

  • Page 35: Display Brightness

    Selecting further settings Display brightness  The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room. The display brightness can be adjusted  By touching the  or sensor you can now select: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default setting is 3 (maximum brightness).

  • Page 36: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode  The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observ‐ ance.  By touching the  or  sensor you The following are switched off: can now alter the brightness of the display: –...
  • Page 37 Selecting further settings Switching on Sabbath mode As soon as the  symbol goes out in the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.  Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...

  • Page 38: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx.

  • Page 39: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storage in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is the most important Not all food is suitable for refrigeration factor in determining how long it stays at temperatures below 5°C as some fresh, and how long it can be kept in...

  • Page 40: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The PerfectFresh Pro zone provides – In the top dry compartment the ideal storage conditions for fruit, vege‐ temperature is between 0 - 3 °C and tables, fish, meat and dairy products. the humidity level is not increased . Food stays fresh considerably longer Use this compartment to store fish, while retaining both flavour and vita‐...

  • Page 41: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Dry compartment  Humidity controlled compart‐ ment ,  /  The dry compartment is ideal for stor‐ ing foods which perish easily, such as Humidity level not increased  – fish and seafood; At the ...
  • Page 42 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Regulating the humidity level in the High humidity in the humidity con‐ humidity-controlled compartment trolled compartment can cause con‐ densate to build up on the floor of The regulator is used to adjust the rela‐ the compartment as well as beneath tive humidity in the humidity controlled the lid.
  • Page 43 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The following tips may help if you  Increased humidity  /  in the hu‐ find that food you have stored does midity controlled compartment is not keep well (e.g. food becomes achieved via the moisture present in limp or wilts after only being stored the food being stored, i.e.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / bot‐ Adjustable shelves / Adjusta‐ tle shelf ble shelves with lighting  Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, The LED lighting is located in the stain‐ then remove it by pulling it forwards less steel trim of the adjustable shelves.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the bottle rack PerfectFresh Pro zone com‐ partments The compartments in the PerfectFresh Pro zone are on telescopic runners, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. Remove the bottle shelf from the door to make it easier to take out the com‐...
  • Page 46 Adjusting the interior fittings Take care when cleaning the appli‐ ance that you do not wash the spe‐ cial lubricant out of the telescopic runners. Wipe them with a well-wrung out damp cloth only.  To replace the compartment lid, in‐ sert it from beneath into the holders, and push it back until it clicks into place.

  • Page 47: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity – the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop. The To ensure that fresh food placed in the length of time it can be kept is re‐ freezer freezes through to the core as duced if it has been stored at a tem‐...

  • Page 48: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing fore freezing, but care should be tak‐ en as the taste of some spices alters Only freeze fresh food which is in a when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...

  • Page 49: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food  Make a note of the contents and the Before placing food in the freezer date of freezing on the packaging.  When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function some time before placing food in the freezer (see "Us‐...

  • Page 50: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Please note that when removing the drawers, the lowest freezer drawer Frozen food can be defrosted in differ‐ must always remain in the freezer. ent ways: – in a microwave oven, When placing food on the glass cold plate, make sure that you do not –...

  • Page 51: Cooling Drinks

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks Never re-freeze partially or fully de‐ frosted food. Consume defrosted When cooling drinks quickly in the food as soon as possible as it will freezer, make sure bottles are not left lose its nutritional value and spoil if in for more than one hour;...

  • Page 52: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to The ice cube maker and water sup‐ operate it must be connected to the ply pipework must be rinsed: mains water supply (see "Mains water – before using for the first time, supply").

  • Page 53: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On And Off

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker on and Only make normal domestic quantities of ice cubes with the ice cube maker. Ice cubes can only be made when the ice cube drawer is closed completely. After the appliance is switched on for the first time, it can take up to ...

  • Page 54: Making A Large Amount Of Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Making a large amount of ice cubes Setting the water volume The amount of ice cubes which the ap‐ The size of the ice cubes produced de‐ pliance makes depends on the temper‐ pends on the water pressure present ature in the freezer section.

  • Page 55: Switching The Ice Cube Makeron/Off With The On/Off Button

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker  By touching the  or  sensor, you on/off with the On/Off button can now set the water volume you re‐ quire (E1 to E8):  Pull the ice cube drawer out slightly. E1: low water volume E8: high water volume ...

  • Page 56: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section PerfectFresh Pro zone The appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer defrosts auto‐ The refrigerator section and the matically. PerfectFresh Pro zone defrost automati‐ cally. The moisture generated in the appli‐ ance collects on the condenser and is Condensate and frost can build up on automatically defrosted and dissipated...

  • Page 57: Cleaning And Care

    Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the lighting We recommend treating stainless or the metal discs (contacts) in the steel surfaces with Miele stainless left-hand shelf supports. steel conditioning agent (see "Guide to the appliance - Optional accesso‐...

  • Page 58: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker The Rinsing setting can only be se‐ lected when the ice cube maker is The ice cube maker and water sup‐ switched on. ply pipework must be rinsed: – before using for the first time, –...

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care  Carefully remove, the ice cube draw‐ Cleaning the ice cube tray er, which will be full of water. Empty Clean the ice cube tray, and clean it. – before switching off the ice cube The ice cube tray cannot be removed maker for a long time and must be cleaned in situ.
  • Page 60 Cleaning and care  Touch the sensors for setting the When the ice cube maker is switched temperature ( and ) repeatedly back on again, the ice cube tray will until the ice cube maker symbol  rotate back into the original position. flashes in the display.

  • Page 61: Before Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning Adjustable shelves / Adjustable shelves with lighting  Switch the appliance off. The stainless steel trim with LED The display goes out and cooling is lighting or the stainless steel trim on switched off. the adjustable shelves is not suita‐ If this does not happen, then the safety ble for cleaning in a dishwasher.
  • Page 62 Cleaning and care Bottle and door shelves The stainless steel trim on the bottle and door shelves is not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. To remove the stainless steel trim, pro‐ ceed as follows:  Place the shelf on a worktop, with the ...

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and ac‐ The stainless steel trim on the bottle cessories or door shelves is not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. Clean the appliance at least once a Remove the stainless steel trim and month.
  • Page 64 – the adjustable shelves (with the trim removed) Tip: It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel con‐ ditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent re-soiling.

  • Page 65: Door Seal

    Cleaning and care Door seal  Once the temperature in the freezer section has reached the required Do not use any grease or oil on the temperature, place the food back in door seal as these will cause the seal the freezer drawers and put them to deteriorate and become porous back in the freezer section.

  • Page 66: Problem Solving Guide

     Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au‐ thorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not The appliance is not switched on and the mains con‐...
  • Page 67 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool‐ ing is required. The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre‐...
  • Page 68 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The temperature setting is too low. switching on more fre‐  Adjust the temperature. quently and for longer A large amount of food is being frozen at once. periods of time, so the ...
  • Page 69 Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault. the display.  Call the Miele Service Department. There is a fault. "FE*" appears in the dis‐  Call the Miele Service Department. play.
  • Page 70 The is a fault with the ice cube maker. The ice maker  and alarm  symbols  Call the Miele Service Department. are flashing in the dis‐ play. The indicator light on the ice cube maker is also flashing.
  • Page 71 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Cause and remedy The ice cube maker will The appliance is not connected to the power supply not switch on. or is not switched on.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
  • Page 72 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Cause and remedy The ice cube maker is The size of the ice cubes produced depends on the only producing small water pressure present and the water intake time ice cubes. which has been set for the ice cube maker.
  • Page 73 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. Caution. Laser beam class 1M Do not remove the lighting covers.
  • Page 74 When the door is opened again, the interior lighting will come on. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.  Call the Miele Service Department. The LED lighting on one The shelf has not been positioned correctly on the of the shelves is not shelf supports.
  • Page 75 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. Do not remove the cover. If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage, exercise caution.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening section will not open and closing the door is preventing the door from because it has been opening.

  • Page 77: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 78: Miele@Home

    Miele@home a Miele@home communication enabled appliance b Miele@home communication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XKM3000Z c Miele@home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision func‐ tionality d Miele@home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop...
  • Page 79 WLAN  to display status information about Further information regarding signed on appliances and carry out Miele@home is available on the internet certain functions. and in the instruction manuals of the various Miele@home components. – Household network ...

  • Page 80: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact been resolved as described in this details. booklet. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num‐ ber of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.

  • Page 81: Information For Test Institutes

    Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according The PerfectFresh Pro zone satisfies to relevant standards and directives. the requirements of a chill compart‐ ment to EN ISO 15502. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed: –...

  • Page 82: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode  The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the control  Place your finger on the  sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there.
  • Page 83 Information for dealers Switching off Demo mode The  symbol is lit up in the display.  Touch the  or  sensor until 0 ap‐ pears (means: Demo mode is switch‐ ed off).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...

  • Page 84: Mains Water Connection

    Mains water connection Notes on connection to the Connection to the household water water supply supply must comply with current na‐ tional and local safety regulations in Connection to the mains water sup‐ the country in which the appliance is ply should only be carried out by a being installed.

  • Page 85: Connection To The Water Inlet

    Miele replacement hose (availa‐ purged of air by a qualified and compe‐ ble from Miele). Make sure the water tent person. hose is suitable for food use. – The stainless steel hose should be fil‐...
  • Page 86 Mains water connection  The stainless steel hose should be at‐ tached to the solenoid valve at the bottom of the appliance at the back.  Secure the stainless steel hose to the appliance housing with the retaining clip. Ensure that all connections are water tight.

  • Page 87: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for con‐ mains electricity supply by an extension nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.

  • Page 88: Installation

    Installation This appliance must be built in, oth‐ Important. In environments with erwise it could tip up. high humidity condensation can build up on external appliance panels. This can lead to corrosion of the panels. Location For prevention, it is advisable to install This appliance should not be installed the appliance with sufficient ventila‐...

  • Page 89: Climate Range

    Installation Climate range Ventilation The appliance is designed for use with‐ The ventilation gaps given must be in a certain climate range (ambient tem‐ observed, otherwise the compressor peratures) and should not be used out‐ will run more frequently and for lon‐ side this range.
  • Page 90 Installation flow of at least 200 cm² to ensure Top ventilation gap that air can circulate without hin‐ The ventilation gap at the top of the ap‐ drance. pliance can be constructed in different ways: If ventilation grilles are to be inserted into the ventilation gaps, the ventila‐...

  • Page 91: Before Installing The Appliance

    All functioning of the appliance. The the necessary parts are supplied or can contents are not poisonous or dan‐ be ordered from Miele. gerous.  Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance.

  • Page 92: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ven‐ tilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct func‐ tioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFN 37692 iDE 1772 – 1788...

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex works to en‐ able the door to be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommo‐ date this.

  • Page 94: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging  Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging.  Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the appliance door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ...
  • Page 95 Changing the door hinging  Slightly loosen screws  and  in  Undo screws  completely. the hinges.  Fit bracket  on the opposite side  Push doors  and  outwards and and loosely fit screws . take them off their hinges.
  • Page 96 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury.  Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ...
  • Page 97 Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mechanism  Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards.  Screw holder  onto the hinge and tighten securely.  Push appliance doors  and  onto ...

  • Page 98: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will need Two people are required for installing the following tools: the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the housing unit against tip‐ ping.
  • Page 99 Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – required for fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa‐ tion instructions. – required for installing the appli‐ ance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 100 Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance  Position the appliance in front of the housing unit.  Screw fixing bracket  using hex screw  to the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door. Using the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door, secure a second pair of fixing brack‐...
  • Page 101 Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls:  Clip spacers  and  on the right- hand side of the hinges.  Open both appliance doors.  Remove cover .  Secure part  using screws  loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance.
  • Page 102 Installing the appliance  Now screw in adjustable feet  com‐ pletely.  Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip .  Fix sealing strip  flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side. 1. Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing.
  • Page 103 Installing the appliance Installing the appliance.  Check the position of the fixing bracket at the top and bottom front  Push the appliance into the niche un‐ edge of the furniture side wall again. til all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side This will create a gap all round of 42 wall.
  • Page 104 Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche  Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall.  Secure fixing bracket  to the hous‐  Press the appliance against the side ing unit side wall with screw . Drill of the housing unit on the hinge side.
  • Page 105 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 fixing bracket. They are no longer required.

  • Page 106: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    – The vertical gap between furniture doors should also be about 3 mm. KFN 37692 iDE 17 The exact dimension will vary de‐ pending on the radius of the furniture When fitting large or divided furniture door edges.
  • Page 107 Installing the appliance Carry out the following steps on both doors. Tip: Push fitting aids  together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors.  A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works be‐ tween the appliance door and the fix‐...
  • Page 108 Installing the appliance  Place the furniture door with the out‐ er side downwards on a stable sur‐ face.  Fit side cover  to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and at‐ tach the handle (if required).

  • Page 109: Aligning The Door

    Installing the appliance  Open the appliance door. Aligning the door  Hang the furniture door onto adjust‐ - Side adjustments (X) ing bolts .  Slide the furniture door.  Loosely attach nuts  on the adjust‐ - Height adjustment (Y) ing bolts.
  • Page 110 Installing the appliance  Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts  Drill holes  in the furniture door and  with a screwdriver, tighten nuts  fit screws . Make sure the two met‐ on the appliance door with ring span‐ al edges are aligned (Symbol //). ner .
  • Page 111 Installing the appliance  Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is cor‐ rectly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the han‐ dle side must fit properly.
  • Page 115 Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24 Dubai Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Tel: +971-4-341 84 44 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie Fax: +971-4-341 88 52 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany Internet: www.miele.ae...
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