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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. 09 828 110...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 12 How to save energy..................... 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Control panel ......................15 Switching on and off ................... 17 Before using for the first time ................17 Cleaning and care ....................
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Contents Ice cubes ....................... 27 Cooling drinks ....................... 27 Defrosting...................... 28 Cleaning and care .................... 30 Preparing the appliance for cleaning..............31 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............31 Cleaning the door seal ..................32 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................32 Problem solving guide ..................
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 incorrect use of the appliance.
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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.
In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – 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.
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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.
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Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
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Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept...
Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic equipment often 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 transportation.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged 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.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button b Temperature selector button c Temperature display d Super cool button and indicator light...
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Guide to the appliance a Freezer compartment* b Adjustable shelf c Condensate channel and drain hole d Fruit and vegetable drawer* e Butter and cheese compartment f Door shelf g Interior lighting h Bottle shelf * depending on model...
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off for longer periods of time Packaging material If, during a long absence, the Remove all packaging material from appliance is switched off but not the inside of the appliance. cleaned and the door(s) left shut, Cleaning and care there is a danger of mould building...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 5 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature The temperature can be set slightly Setting the temperature colder within the displayed ranges The temperature can be adjusted from (e.g. between 5 °C and 3 °C). 1 °C to 9 °C. Press the button for setting the The higher or lower the temperature in temperature repeatedly until the the refrigerator section, the higher or indicator for 5 °C lights up.
Using Super cool Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function will switch itself The Super cool function can be used to off automatically after approx. 6 – rapidly reduce the temperature in the 12 hours. The indicator light will go out refrigerator section to its lowest setting and the appliance will run at normal (depending on the room temperature).
Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Danger of explosion. The warmest area in the refrigerator Do not store explosive materials in section is at the top in the front area the appliance or any products and in the door. Use this for storing containing propellants (e.g.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Fruit and vegetables – Pineapples, avocados, bananas, pomegranates, mangoes, melons, Fruit and vegetables can be stored papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits loose in the fruit and vegetable drawer. (such as lemons, oranges, mandarins, grapefruit), Protein rich food Please note that food rich in protein –...
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Split shelf The shelves can be adjusted according In order to accommodate tall items in to the height of the food. the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be pushed carefully under the rear section.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Buy frozen food once you have Using the freezer compartment finished the rest of your shopping, Use the freezer compartment to: and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it. –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) 3 minutes, depending on variety. – plastic carrier bags Remove, and plunge into ice-cold Expel as much air as possible from water to cool quickly. Drain and pack the packaging. ready for freezing. ...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Approx. 24 hours after placing fresh Storage time for frozen food food in the freezer compartment The storage life of food is very variable, The food will be frozen. even at a constant temperature of -18 °C.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in defrosted food. Consume defrosted different ways: food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if –...
Defrosting In certain circumstances, too thick a Refrigerator section layer of ice can prevent the freezer The refrigerator section defrosts compartment door from closing automatically. properly. Too thick a layer of ice also reduces efficiency and increases energy Condensate and frost can build up on consumption.
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Defrosting Switch the appliance off. To defrost Disconnect it from the mains. Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible. The longer Leave the freezer compartment door the food is left out at room open. temperature, the faster it defrosts. To speed up defrosting, a bowl of hot water (not boiling) can be placed on a Do not use a steam-cleaning...
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Cleaning and care Cleaning and conditioning agents Do not let water get into the used inside the appliance must be electronic unit or the lighting. food safe. Steam from a steam cleaning To avoid damaging all the surfaces of appliance could reach the electrical your appliance, do not use: components and cause a short...
Cleaning and care The following parts cannot be cleaned Preparing the appliance for in a dishwasher: cleaning – shelves Switch the appliance off. – all drawers and the drawer lid Disconnect the appliance from the (depending on model) mains.
The ventilation gaps should be and close the door. cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners)
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance does not The appliance has not been switched on.
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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 cooling is required. The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more covered or become too dusty.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The temperature setting is too low. switching on more Adjust the temperature. frequently and for The freezer compartment door (depending on model) longer periods of time, is not closed properly. so the temperature in ...
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen The food packaging was not dry when placed in the together. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. There is a thick layer of The freezer compartment door is not closing properly.
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Problem solving guide The interior lighting is not working. Problem Cause and remedy The interior lighting is If the lamp does not light up when the door is opened not working. and the temperature display is illuminated the lamp is defective.
Fire hazard. Only use a genuine Miele original LED lamp. Do not use similar LED lamps from other sources. LED lamps are available from Miele or from your Miele dealer. The following lamps, available from Miele, are suitable: 220 – 240 V, max.
Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
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 number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for mains electricity supply by an extension connection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz lead. Extension leads do not guarantee supply.
Installation Climate range Fire risk and danger of damage! The appliance is designed for use within This refrigerator must not be installed a certain climate range (ambient underneath a hob. temperatures) and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of Location the appliance is stated on the data plate This appliance should be installed in a...
Installation Ventilation Before installing the appliance Remove the cable clip from the back Ventilation takes place through a of the appliance. ventilation grille in the appliance plinth. The ventilation grille must not be covered or blocked in any way. It should be dusted on a regular basis.
Installation Plinth height B depends on the Building-in dimensions building-under height: With a niche height of 820 mm the plinth height will be 100 - 170 mm. The plinth height depends on the height of the furniture front panel. With a niche height of 870 mm the plinth height will be 150 - 220 mm.
Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex works to enable 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 accommodate this.
Adjusting the door hinges If you would like the appliance door to be cushioned so that it opens more softly, the spring tension on the appliance door can be adjusted. To do this, use an allen key to adjust the door hinges.
Changing the door hinging Appliance door Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the Open the appliance door. door is to be hinged. If left hand hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ...
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Changing the door hinging Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges. Hang appliance door onto pre-fitted screws, and tighten screws securely. Replace covers , and . Remove screws and plug the empty holes with the stoppers ...
Changing the door hinging (depending on model) Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door Screw door catch into place on the opposite side, having turned it by 180 °C. Plug the holes with stoppers Open the freezer compartment door supplied.
Installing the appliance Weight of the furniture door Positioning the appliance Before fitting a furniture door, ensure The feet should be almost fully that the weight of the door does not screwed in when you push the exceed the maximum permitted: appliance into the niche.
Installing the appliance This will create a gap all round of 42 Aligning the appliance mm to the front edges of the housing Take the bottom shelf out of the door. unit side walls. This will make it easier to install the appliance.
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Installing the appliance The ventilation grill must not be covered. Use an allen key to unscrew both front feet. Tip: As soon as the feet have been unscrewed slightly, you can adjust them with a screwdriver at the bottom of the Building-under Dimension D foot (see small illustration).
A fitting kit for securing the appliance at the sides when building it under a granite worktop is available from Miele. A gap of 8 mm must be set between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
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Installing the appliance Using a pencil, lightly mark a line Hang the furniture door onto down the centre of the inside of the adjusting bolts . furniture door . Loosely attach nuts on the Hang fixing bracket with the fitting adjusting bolts.
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Installing the appliance Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver, tighten nuts on the appliance door with screwdriver. Attach the appliance door and the furniture door using screws through fixing brackets : – Drill holes in the furniture door (mark the position of the holes first).
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Installing the appliance Fit the cover in position. To make sure the appliance is correctly 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.