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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en – US, CA
M.-Nr. 10 516 570

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en – US, CA M.-Nr. 10 516 570...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 4 Caring for the environment ................ 12 How to save energy.....................  13 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Control panel ......................15 Optional accessories..................... 17 Switching on and off ...................  18 Before first use ...................... 18 Turning off for longer periods of time ..............
  • Page 3 Contents Freezing and storing food...................  33 Maximum freezing capacity .................. 33 What happens when you freeze fresh food?............33 Storing frozen food....................33 Home freezing ....................... 34 Defrosting ...................... 36 Making ice cubes .....................  37 Adjusting the interior fittings.................. 37 Defrosting......................

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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: Technical Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  People who lack physical, sensory or metal abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or have been instructed how to use it in a safe way and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect operation. Children ...
  • Page 6 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
  • Page 7 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician.  Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper use  The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance.
  • Page 9 Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage in- structions.  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Cleaning and care ...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  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. California Proposition 65  Appliances could produce or may contain some products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis- posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate for coolant type).  Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g.

  • Page 12: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 13: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
  • Page 14 How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers and shelves are in the original arrangement. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible. Store food cause a loss of coldness.

  • Page 15: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button for switching the re- h Temperature display frigerator section on or off i Main On/Off button for switching the b Button for setting the temperature in freezer section and the refrigerator the refrigerator section section on or off c Automatic SuperCool button...
  • Page 16 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Interior lighting d Egg tray / Door shelf e Shelf f Bottle shelf g Fruit and vegetable drawer h Condensate channel and drain hole i Freezer drawers...

  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webstore, from Miele di- Bottle rack rectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer. Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space.

  • Page 18: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Accessories Before first use - Bottle holder Packaging material The non-slip fins of the bottle holder jut  Remove all packaging material from out into the bottle shelf and make bot- the inside of the appliance. tles more secure when opening and Protective foil closing the appliance door.

  • Page 19: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching on Switching off To enable the temperature to get suffi- ciently cold inside the
 appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.  To switch off the freezer section and Do not place food in the freezer sec- the refrigerator section, press and tion until the temperature is cold...

  • Page 20: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Turning the refrigerator section back Turning off for longer periods on again of time The refrigerator section can also be  If, during a long absence, the ap- switched back on again separately. pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of bacteria building up inside the appliance.

  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the ap- In normal operation, the temperature pliance. Bacteria will cause food which display shows the actual mean re- is not stored at the correct temperature frigerator temperature and the cur- to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 22: Setting The Temperature For The Refrigerator And Freezer

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer The temperature can be selected within the following ranges:  Press the button for setting the tem- perature repeatedly until the tempera- – from 34°F (1°C) to 46°F (7°C) in the ture you want lights up in the temper- refrigerator section.

  • Page 23: Using Automatic Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off Automatic SuperCool The Automatic SuperCool function in the refrigerator The Automatic SuperCool function switches off automatically after approx. The Automatic SuperCool function can 12 hours. The Automatic SuperCool be used to rapidly reduce the tempera- symbol ...

  • Page 24: The Automatic Supercool Function In The Freezer

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFreeze The Automatic SuperCool function in the freezer The SuperFreeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 65 hours. For best results, turn on Automatic Su- The SuperFreeze symbol  will go out perCool before putting fresh food into and the appliance will run at normal the freezer.

  • Page 25: Temperature And Door Alarm

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

  • Page 26: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Activating and deactivating the safety Settings mode lock Certain settings on the appliance can The lock can be activated to prevent only be selected in settings mode. the appliance being switched off by Activating and deactivating the ...
  • Page 27 Selecting additional settings – To deactivate the lock Changing the temperature unit (Cel- sius or Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed in ei- ther Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. °F is set as default at the factory.  Press the SuperFreeze button for ap- –...
  • Page 28 Selecting additional settings  Press the main On/Off button to exit  Press the SuperFreeze button again Settings mode. to confirm your selection. The temperature will now be displayed  will start flashing in the display. in Celsius. – To change the temperature display to Fahrenheit ...

  • Page 29: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Various cooling zones Do not load more than a maximum of 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance Due to natural air circulation there are door. different temperature zones in the re- frigerator section. ...

  • Page 30: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The warmest area in the refrigerator section is in the top section of the door. tion Use this for storing butter so that it re- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration mains spreadable and cheese so that it at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-...

  • Page 31: What To Be Aware Of When Shopping For Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator section What to be aware of when Storing food correctly shopping for food Food should generally be stored cov- ered or packaged in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed section. This will prevent food smells in the appliance is the most important from affecting other food, food from factor in determining how long it stays...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / bot- Moving the shelves tle shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food.  Lift up the door shelf / bottle shelf and pull it forward to remove it. ...

  • Page 33: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food If food is frozen quickly, the cells have Always observe USDA food safety less time to lose moisture, so they guidelines. shrink less. As there is not so much moisture loss, it is easier for the food to ...

  • Page 34: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
  • Page 35 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer - Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)  When freezing more than 2 lbs (1 kg) of fresh food, switch on the Super Ensure that the ventilation slots at freeze function for some time before the back of the freezer section are al- placing the food in the freezer (see...

  • Page 36: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Food group Storage time Frozen food can be thawed in various (Months) ways: Ice cream 2 to 6 – in the microwave, Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 – in a regular oven, using the "Fan" or "Defrost"...

  • Page 37: Making Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food Making ice cubes Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the drawers and glass plates from the freezer The drawers can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. You can also use the space in the  Fill the ice cube tray three quarters freezer more flexibly.

  • Page 38: Defrosting

    Defrosting Freezer section  WARNING! Danger of injury and damage! The appliance is equipped with a Do not use any mechanical or other "NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts types of aids which are not recom- automatically. mended by the manufacturer to ac- The moisture generated in the appli- celerate the defrosting process.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! Danger of electric shock! Cleaning and conditioning agents Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- used inside the appliance must be cuit breaker. food safe.  To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use Do not damage the coolant...

  • Page 40: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Shelf Preparing the appliance for cleaning Before cleaning the shelf remove the stainless steel trim at the front and the  Switch the appliance off. protective strip at the back of the shelf. The display goes out and cooling is To do this: turned off.

  • Page 41: 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 program selected must month. not exceed 131°F (55°C). Clean up any spills, stains or food immediately.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Door Seal

     Once the temperature in the freezer regular basis with a brush or vacuum section is cold enough, you can place cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- the food in the freezer drawers and uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- return the drawers to the freezer.

  • Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions

     Unauthorized installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele autho- rized technician. Problem Possible cause and solution...
  • Page 44 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution 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. In this way, the running time of the compressor is extended.
  • Page 45 The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged and needs to be  Contact Miele Service. replaced. Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli- ...
  • Page 46 Do not activate this setting although the controls for domestic use. and the interior lighting  Contact Miele Technical Service for information on are working. deactivating Demo mode. "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault.
  • Page 47 There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorized service technician.  Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light inten- sity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
  • Page 48 Frequently asked questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution 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 49: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.

  • Page 50: Technical Service

    Contact in case of fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. Contact information for Miele Techni- cal Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 51: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before  Danger of electric shock! plugging the appliance into the power The appliance must only be switched supply. This allows coolant and refriger- on when it has been installed in ac- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- cordance with the installation in- ulations.
  • Page 52 Electrical connection The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an in- an emergency so that the appliance can verter such as those used with an au- be quickly disconnected from the elec- tonomous energy source e.g. solar trical supply in case of an emergency.

  • Page 53: Installation Information

    Installation information   WARNING! This appliance must In environments with high hu- be built in, otherwise it could tip up. midity condensation may appear on the external surfaces of the appli- Install the appliance in accordance ance. with the installation instructions. Condensate can cause corrosion on external appliance walls.

  • Page 54: Ventilation

    Installation information The air at the back wall of the appliance Ventilation warms up. Therefore the cabinet must  WARNING! Fire hazard! be constructed in such a way that en- sures unhindered ventilation (see "Built- Operation of the appliance is limited. in dimensions").
  • Page 55 Installation information Lower ventilation slit If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila- tion openings, the ventilation open- The appliance can be ventilated via the ings must be larger than 31 square cabinet plinth with the ventilation grille inches.

  • Page 56: Cabinet Doors

    Lower cabinet cabinet The cabinet door must be installed door door level, and not under tension. KFN 37232 iD 37.5 lbs 26.5 lbs Tip: Please also see the diagram and (17 kg) (12 kg) information on the following pages on calculating the cabinet door height.
  • Page 57 Installation information Cabinet door dimensions  /  height of freezer section cabinet door   /  height of refrigerator section cabinet door   Refrigerator section cabinet door  Freezer section cabinet door  Refrigerator section appliance door  Freezer section appliance door  Fitted unit cover panel  Fitted unit cabinet base...
  • Page 58 Installation information – Height of freezer section cabinet 27 3/8" (695 mm) door  9/16" (15 mm) 1. The freezer section cabinet door 24 3/4" (629 mm) must be at least A = 27 3/8" (695 mm) to cover the bottom 38 15/16" (989 mm) section of the appliance. 70 3/8"...

  • Page 59: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation information Before installing the appliance  Before installation, remove the bag of installation and other accessories from the appliance and remove the profile strip from the outer appliance door.  Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance ...

  • Page 60: Installation Dimensions

    Installation dimensions * The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of 22 1/16" (560 mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth of 21 5/8" (550 mm), but will consume slightly more energy. If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation that it has precisely the correct dimensions.
  • Page 61 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors The door hinges are set ex factory to al- low the appliance doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the doors needs to be limited for any rea- son, the hinge can be adjusted to ac- commodate this.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Door Hinge

    Adjusting the door hinge  Open both appliance doors. Always change the door hinge with the assistance of another person.  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.
  • Page 63 Adjusting the door hinge  Loosen screws  and  on the  Remove screws  completely. hinges a little.  Place securing element   on the op-  Push appliance doors  and  out- posite side and loosely fasten screws  . wards and take them off.
  • Page 64 Adjusting the door hinge Complete the following steps on both doors.  Place the door with the outer side up- wards on a stable surface. Risk of injury! Do not close the hinges.  Push appliance doors  and  onto  Remove screws . pre-inserted screws ...

  • Page 65: Building In The Appliance

    Building in 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 cabinetry against tipping. ...

  • Page 66: Preparing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance The following installation parts are – For fitting the cabinet doors: required: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. – For building the appliance into the niche: All installation steps are shown on a right-hinged appliance.
  • Page 67 Building in the appliance Only in the case of 5/8" (16 mm) thick unit walls:  Screw securing bracket  to the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door us- ing Allen key .  Screw a second pair of securing brackets  into the handle area of the door using the pre-drilled holes in ...
  • Page 68 Building in the appliance  Carefully remove the protective foil from profile strip .  Stick profile strip  flush onto the front side of the appliance on which the door will open.  Remove cover . 1. To do this, place the profile strip on ...
  • Page 69 Building in the appliance  Check the position of the securing Building in the appliance bracket at the top and bottom front edge of the cabinet side wall again. In this way a distance of 1 1/2" (42 mm) to the front edges of the cabinet side walls is maintained all round.

  • Page 70: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche  Push the loose securing bracket against the cabinet wall.  Fix securing bracket  to the cabinet  Push the appliance onto the cabinet wall with screw . Pre-drill the hole wall on the hinge side.
  • Page 71 Building in the appliance To give the appliance additional security in the niche push the batons supplied between the appliance and the cabinet base:  Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed ...

  • Page 72: Fitting The Cabinet Doors

    An installation set or an extra pair of securing brackets is available from – The gap between the cabinet door Miele Service or from specialist retail- and the cupboard door above it must ers for the installation of large and di- be min.
  • Page 73 Building in the appliance  Place the cabinet door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push installation aids  to the height of the adjacent cabinet doors with the cabinet front.  Draw a faint central line with a pencil on the inside of cabinet door .
  • Page 74 Building in the appliance  Open the appliance door.  Push side cover  onto the mounting frame opposite the hinge side.  Turn the cabinet door over and attach the handle (if required).  Hang the cabinet doors on adjusting bolts .

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Position Of The Door

    Building in the appliance Adjusting the position of the door  Tighten nuts  on the appliance doors with ring spanner  while counter-holding adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver. - Adjusting the sides (X)  Adjust the cabinet door.  Filler strip  must not protrude; it must completely disappear into the - Adjusting the height (Y) niche.
  • Page 76 Building in the appliance  Tighten all the screws again.  Pre-drill fixing holes  in the cabinet  Replace upper cover  and click it door and fasten screws . Make sure into place. both metal edges are flush (// sym- bol).  Close the appliance door and the cabinet door.
  • Page 77 Building in the appliance The appliance is properly installed in the niche if: – The doors close properly. – The doors are not sitting against the cabinet carcase. – The seal on the top corner of the handle side is firmly seated. ...
  • Page 79 Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
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