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Operating and installation instructions
Refrigerator
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. 09 939 120

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator 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. 09 939 120...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 11 How to save energy.....................  12 Guide to the appliance .................. 14 Optional accessories..................... 17 Switching on and off ...................  18 Before using for the first time ................18 Operating the appliance ..................
  • Page 3 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............43 Cleaning the door seal ..................44 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................44 Problem solving guide .................. 45 Noises........................ 53 Miele@home...................... 54 After Sales / Guarantee.................. 56 Information for dealers .................. 57 Demo mode ......................57 Electrical connection .................. 59 Installation......................
  • Page 4: 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 5 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 6: Technical Safety

    – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.  The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
  • Page 7  If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger.  Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 8 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 9  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 liab- ility.
  • Page 10: Transporting The Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance  Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.  Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mater- Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic equipment of- ten contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be po- transportation.
  • Page 12: 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 (radi- (radiator, oven).
  • Page 13 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 14: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor d For setting the temperature for the whole appliance ( = colder), Selector sensor in settings mode b Optical interface e OK sensor for confirming a selection (for Service technicians only) c On/Off sensor for the f For setting the temperature Super cool function...
  • Page 15 Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door alarm tone  Miele@home Only visible when a communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed on (see "Miele@home")  Display brightness set- For adjusting the brightness of the display tings ...
  • Page 16 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Adjustable shelves with lighting (FlexiLight) d Door shelf / Egg tray e Adjustable shelves f Bottle rack g Bottle shelf h PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment i Condensate channel and drain hole j Regulator for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled com- partments (depending on model)
  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Stainless steel care Optional accessories Each application of the Miele stainless Bottle rack steel conditioner (supplied in a bottle) forms a water and dirt repellent protect- ive coating. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface.
  • Page 18: Switching On And Off

     Attach the bottle holder centrally along the rear edge of the bottle Tip: We recommend treating stainless shelf, as shown. steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent immediately after removing the protective foil (see "Accessories - Optional accessories").
  • Page 19: Operating The Appliance

    Switching on and off Operating the appliance Switching off A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance. A tone will sound each time a sensor is  Touch the On/Off sensor. touched.
  • Page 20: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer peri- ods of time  If, during a long absence, the ap- pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the appliance.
  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- and in the PerfectFresh zone pliance. Micro-organisms will cause We recommend a temperature of 4 °C food which is not stored at the correct in the refrigerator section.
  • Page 22: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature – Leaving a finger on the sensor Temperature display changes the temperature continu- In normal operation the temperature ously. display shows the average, current Approximately 5 seconds after the last temperature in the refrigerator. time a sensor has been touched, the current temperature inside the appli- Depending on the ambient temperature ance is automatically shown.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Zone

    The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone In the PerfectFresh zone the temperat- ure is maintained between 0 and 3 °C.  You can now adjust the temperature However, if you would like it to be in the PerfectFresh zone by touching warmer or colder, e.g.
  • Page 24: Using Super Cool

    Using Super cool Switching off Super cool Super cool function 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- work at normal power.
  • Page 25: Door Alarm

    Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning Switching the door alarm off system to avoid increased energy con- early sumption and food becoming warm if If the noise disturbs you, you can the door is left open. switch the alarm off if you wish. The alarm will sound if the door is left open for a long time.
  • Page 26: 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 the mistake, alarm symbol ...
  • Page 27: Audible Tones

    Selecting further settings Audible tones  The appliance has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door alarm.  By touching the  or  sensor, you The sensor tone and door alarm tone can now select whether the safety can be switched on or off.
  • Page 28: Display Brightness

    Selecting further settings  By touching the  or sensor you Display brightness  can now select: The display brightness can be adjusted 0: sensor tone off; door alarm off to suit lighting conditions in the room. 1: sensor tone off; door alarm on (after 4 minutes) The display brightness can be adjusted 2: sensor tone off;...
  • Page 29: 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 can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: –...
  • Page 30 Selecting further settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode 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 31: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section – pre-packed vegetables and other Different storage zones 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 tem- approx.
  • Page 32: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storage in the refrigerator sec- The freshness of food when first placed tion in the appliance is the most important factor in determining how long it stays Not all food is suitable for refrigeration fresh, and how long it can be kept in the at temperatures below 5°C as some...
  • Page 33: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal The PerfectFresh zone is di- storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, vided into two areas: fish, meat and dairy products. Food – The temperature is between 0-3 °C in stays fresh considerably longer while the top dry compartment and the retaining both flavour and vitamins.
  • Page 34: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Dry compartment  Humidity controlled compart- ment ,  The dry compartment is ideal for storing foods which perish easily, such as The humidity controlled compartment has a regulator which is used to adjust –...
  • Page 35 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone  Increased humidity  in the humidity The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does controlled compartment is achieved not keep well (e.g. food becomes via the moisture present in the food limp or wilts after only being stored being stored, i.e.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Adjustable shelves / Ad- bottle shelf justable 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 37: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the bottle rack PerfectFresh zone compart- ments The compartments in the PerfectFresh 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- partments.
  • Page 38 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, insert it from beneath into the holders, and push it back until it clicks into place.
  • Page 39: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section and PerfectFresh zone whilst the com- pressor is running. You do not need to remove this, as it will defrost and evap- orate automatically with the warmth generated by the compressor.
  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    – sharp metal scrapers. or the metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand shelf supports. We recommend treating stainless steel surfaces with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent (see "Guide to the appliance - Optional accessories"). Cleaning water must not get into the Unlike stainless steel cleaning agents, drain hole.
  • Page 41: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care To remove the stainless steel trim with Preparing the appliance for LED lighting or the stainless steel trim cleaning and the rear protective strips, proceed  Switch the appliance off. as follows: The display goes out and cooling is ...
  • Page 42 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 43: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care The following parts are suitable for Cleaning the interior and ac- cleaning in a dishwasher: cessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance at least once a dishwashing programme selected month. must not exceed 55 °C Remove soiling immediately to pre- vent it from drying on.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Door Seal

    LED lighting. Tip: It is important to treat the stainless Push the shelf in until it clicks into po- steel trim with Miele stainless steel con- sition, as otherwise the lighting will not ditioning agent each time it is cleaned.
  • Page 45: 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...
  • Page 46 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- covered or become too dusty.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy An LED indicator light is This is not a fault. The electronic unit for the com- flashing at the back of pressor is equipped with an operation and fault dia- the appliance at the gnosis LED indicator light which flashes every 15 bottom near the com- seconds (depending on model).
  • Page 48  Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol   and an alarm sounds. will go out and the alarm will stop. "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault. the display.  Call the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The safety lock is activated. The  symbol is lit up in You cannot switch the appliance off. the display.  Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Ac- tivating or deactivating the safety lock"). There is no audible This is not a fault.
  • Page 53: 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 54: Miele@Home

    Miele@home a Miele@home communication enabled appliance b Miele@home communication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XK- M3000Z 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...
  • Page 55 Miele@home Please note that the Miele@home and – In Germany, network enabled appli- SuperVision system is currently only ances can be integrated into the available in selected countries. QIVICON Smart Home Platform in- stead of the Miele@home Gateway This appliance / is network enabled (www.qivicon.de).
  • Page 56: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact de- resolved as described in this booklet. tails. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance. This information is given on the data...
  • Page 57: 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. the compressor remains switched off, so that the appliance does not cool down.
  • Page 58 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 switched off).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.
  • Page 59: 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 (e.g.
  • Page 60: Installation

    Installation Climate range This appliance must be built in, oth- erwise it could tip up. The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient tem- peratures) and should not be used out- Location side this range. The climate range of the This appliance should not be installed appliance is stated on the data plate in- where it is exposed to direct sunlight or...
  • Page 61 Installation Top ventilation gap The ventilation gap at the top of the ap- pliance can be constructed in different ways: – Air intake  occurs via the plinth at the bottom of the appliance and the air escapes at the top  at the rear a directly above the appliance with a of the housing unit.
  • Page 62: Before Installing The Appliance

     Check that all parts at the back of the hinging and you cannot, or do not wish appliance are unhindered. Carefully to use your old door, you can use a remove any hindrance. stainless steel front instead. Contact Miele for information on suit- able stainless steel fronts.
  • Page 63: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. The appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher. Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent- ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function- ing of the appliance.
  • Page 64: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Door

    Limiting the opening angle of the door 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 accom- modate this.
  • Page 65: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. 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 66 Changing the door hinging 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.  Undo screws  completely.  Fit bracket  on the opposite side and loosely fit screws .
  • Page 67 Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mech- anism  Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards.  Undo ball joint  using a screwdriver and reposition and secure it as shown.
  • Page 68 Changing the door hinging  Hang appliance door  onto pre-fit- ted screws  and , and tighten screws  and  securely.  Replace covers ,  and .  Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the door open- ing too far.
  • Page 69: 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 70 Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – required for fitting the furniture door: 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: ** Number depending on niche height.
  • Page 71: Preparing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance  Position the appliance in front of the housing unit.  Screw fixing bracket  into the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door us- ing hexagonal screw .  Screw a second pair of fixing brack- ets securely ...
  • Page 72 Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls:  Clip spacers  and  on the right- hand side of the hinges.  Open the appliance door.  Remove cover .  Secure part  using screws  loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance.
  • Page 73 Installing the appliance Installing the appliance.  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 ...
  • Page 74: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installing the appliance  Check the position of the fixing Securing the appliance in the bracket at the top and bottom front niche edge of the furniture side wall again. This will create a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the housing unit side walls.
  • Page 75 Installing the appliance  Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required.  Replace covers  and  on the fix- ing brackets.  Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall.  Secure fixing bracket  to the hous- ing unit side wall with screw .
  • Page 76: Fitting The Furniture Door

    Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche Fitting the furniture door height greater than 140 cm The furniture door must be at least For additional stability of the appliance 16 mm thick and not exceed 19 mm in the unit, push the rods supplied in thick.
  • Page 77 These are niture door being fitted (see  on the available to order from Miele. diagram).
  • Page 78 Installing the appliance  Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push fitting aids  together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors.  Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
  • Page 79 Installing the appliance  Open the appliance door.  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).  Hang the furniture door onto adjust- ing bolts .
  • Page 80: Aligning The Door

    Installing the appliance Aligning the door  Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten - Side adjustments (X) nuts  on the appliance door with ring spanner .  Slide the furniture door.  Cover strip  must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
  • Page 81 Installing the appliance  Tighten all screws again.  Replace top cover , and click it into place.  Drill holes  in the furniture door and fit screws . Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol //).  Close the appliance door and the fur- niture door.
  • Page 82 Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...
  • Page 83 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 Internet: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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