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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. 10 785 190

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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. 10 785 190...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 6 Caring for the environment ................ 15 Installation information .................. 16 Installation location ....................16 Climate class .................... 17 Installation notes ....................17 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............ 17 Adjoining cabinetry/units..................  17 Ventilation ...................... 17 Specifications for the plumbed water connection..........
  • Page 3 Switching Condensation Protection  on and off ..........67 Switching on Door Assistant  ................68 Switching off Door Assistant  ................69 Setting up Miele@home ..................70 Switching off Demo Mode .................. 74 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........74 Switching Vacation mode  on or off..............76 Switching Sabbath Mode ...
  • Page 4 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings................ 88 Moving the shelves in the appliance door............. 88 Moving the adjustable shelves ................88 Removing the hanging drawer ................89 Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone ........... 89 Removing the freezer baskets................90 Removing the dividing panel (depending on the model)........ 90 Removing the ice cube tray...................
  • Page 5 Contents Using an external water filter ................122 Lead-free certificate .................... 124 Technical Service.................... 125 Contact in case of fault ..................125 Warranty ......................125 Declaration of conformity .................  126 Copyright and licenses .................. 127...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc- tions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 7 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 8  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 9 Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.  Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply.  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo- nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. ...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance  Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.  Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  DANGER of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance  Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo- cate. – Remove the machine doors. – Remove the drawers. – Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Installation Information

    Installation information If installation near a heat source is un-  Risk of injury and damage. avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance must be built in, oth- mum distances between the appliance erwise it could tip over. and the heat source: Keep the appliance door(s) shut until –...

  • Page 17: Climate Class

    When fully loaded, the weight of the ap- 60°F to 109°F / 16°C to pliance is about: 43°C KF 2981 Vi 1142 lbs Operating in a room which is too cold (518 kg) will cause the compressor to turn off for...

  • Page 18: Specifications For The Plumbed Water Connection

    Installation information Specifications for the plumbed water Noncompliance with the specified di- connection mensions for the ventilation grille will cause the compressor to turn on – The machine may only be connected more often and run for longer peri- to the plumbed water connection by ods.

  • Page 19: Side-By-Side

    This is available from your If the partition wall a is thicker than Miele dealer or Miele Technical Ser- 6 5/16" (160 mm), you do not need the vice. side-by-side installation kit, nor the side Instructions for installing appliances panel heater.

  • Page 20: Installation Dimensions

    Installation dimensions – The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" above the floor. – The 1/4" plumbed water connection (not supplied) should not be positioned higher than 2" above the floor. The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency!
  • Page 21 Installation dimensions KF 2981 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 9 5/8" (22 mm) (244 mm) 3 5/8" 4" 4" (92 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...

  • Page 22: Dimensions When The Appliance Door Is Open (Opening Angle 90°/115°)

    Installation dimensions Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°) 36" (915 mm) 35 3/4" (908 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 24" 11 1/4" (610 mm) (286 mm) 4" (102 mm) 3/4" – 1 1/2" (19 – 38 mm) 17 5/6"...

  • Page 23: Dimensions Of The Cabinet Front

    Dimensions of the cabinet front KF 2981 Vi 35 3/4" (908 mm) 17 13/16" 17 13/16" (452,5 mm) (452,5 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 51 3/8" (1304 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 28 7/16" (722 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥...

  • Page 24: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance Before starting... Tools required It is essential to read these installa- – Cordless drill tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. – TX 20 screwdriver The appliance should be installed by – Hammer drill a suitably qualified tradesman in ac- cordance with these installation in- –...

  • Page 25: Weight Of Cabinet Fronts

    Building in the appliance Weight of cabinet fronts Aligning the installation niche Before installing the cabinet fronts, make sure that they do not exceed the maximum permitted weight: Appliance Max. Max. weight of weight of upper cabi- lower cabi- net fronts net front KF 2981 Vi Left 150 lb...

  • Page 26: Checking The Installation Space

    Building in the appliance Checking the installation Before installation space  Heavy weight!  Check the installation dimensions. This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open.  Check the position of the electrical and plumbing connections. ...

  • Page 27: Preparing The Installation Niche

    Building in the appliance As soon as you have set the appliance upright, you can move it using the rollers on the bottom. Preparing the installation niche  Keep the appliance door closed until the appliance is secured inside the niche! ...
  • Page 28 Building in the appliance Securing the installation niche The provided anti-tip brackets  en- sure the installation niche is securely fixed to the wall.  Make sure that the gap between the appliance's rear wall and the installa- tion niche does not exceed 2"...
  • Page 29 Building in the appliance Retaining screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack: Securing with a wooden wedge  Secure the installation niche to the wall using the anti-tip brackets .  Now prepare the plumbed water con- nection for the appliance (see “Plumbed water connection”).

  • Page 30: Pushing The Appliance Into The Niche

    Building in the appliance Pushing the appliance into the niche Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec- tions. If you are installing several appliances side by side, now secure the appli- ances to one another (see the instruc- tions for the side-by-side installation kit).

  • Page 31: Aligning The Appliance

    Building in the appliance Tip: Secure the power cord to prevent it becoming caught: Tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and as the appliance is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord forward underneath the appliance.
  • Page 32 Building in the appliance The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad- justed from the front:  Risk of damage! Do not under any circumstances use a cordless screwdriver to adjust the front and rear feet. ...
  • Page 33 Building in the appliance  Risk of damage! Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7/16" (62 mm) (max. niche height of 84" (2,164 mm)). Otherwise the rear foot adjustment will be damaged. ...

  • Page 34: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance If it is not possible to secure the appli- Securing the appliance in the ance at the top, it can be attached to niche the niche with the side fixing plates:  Open out the side fixing lugs . ...

  • Page 35: Preparing The Cabinet Fronts

    Building in the appliance  Open both appliance doors. Preparing the cabinet fronts  Open all appliance doors as far as they will go.  Screw the mounting plate lugs  at the top and bottom to the cabinets/ units adjacent to the appliance. In a side-by-side combination, only the external panels of the two appli- ...
  • Page 36 Building in the appliance  On both sides, unscrew the angle trims  from the upper appliance doors and place the trims and screws to one side – they will be required later.  Close the upper appliance doors.  Measure the gap X between the ad- justing bars and the upper edge of the adjacent cabinet front.
  • Page 37 Building in the appliance  Secure the mounting frame  to the top of the cabinet front, using at least 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frames have several dif- ferent types of holes to take account of a variety of cabinet fronts. When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the cabinet door.

  • Page 38: Securing And Aligning The Cabinet Fronts

    Building in the appliance Securing and aligning the cabi- net fronts  Open both appliance doors and hang  Now insert the angle trims  as far each cabinet front with its mounting as they will go into the provided spa- frame ...
  • Page 39 Building in the appliance curely into place. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E.  Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .  Place the spacers  from the outside on top of the cabinet front on both sides.

  • Page 40: Mounting The Retaining Brackets

    Building in the appliance  Close the appliance doors and check the distance between each door and adjacent cabinet doors.  Measure the gap Y between the ad-  Place the washers and nuts  back justing bar for the lower appliance in position and tighten the nuts .
  • Page 41 Building in the appliance  Slide the top and bottom retaining  Screw the retaining brackets  se- brackets  from both sides onto the curely to the cabinet fronts. screw at the bottom of the appliance door.  Tighten the screws at the bottom of the appliance door.

  • Page 42: Securing The Covers

    Building in the appliance Securing the covers  The top cover  must be assembled as follows before it can be installed:  Place the covers  on the retaining brackets .  Insert the two parts of the cover into one another. ...
  • Page 43 Building in the appliance  Place the assembled cover  into the gap above the appliance so it  On both the upper and lower appli- clicks into place. While doing so, ance doors, mount the plastic cov- slide both parts of the cover together ers ...
  • Page 44 Building in the appliance  Slide the cover onto the lower appli- ance door from the inside.  Secure both sides of the appliance using at least 3 clips  for the cov- ers.  Install the cover  onto the light con- tact switch.

  • Page 45: Securing The Toe-Kick Board And Cover

    Building in the appliance Securing the toe-kick board Limiting the opening angle of and cover the appliance doors The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the upper appliance doors to be opened wide. If, for example, the appliance doors hit an adjacent wall when they are opened, you should limit the opening angle of the appliance doors to 90°:...

  • Page 46: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before  Risk 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 47 Electrical connection Connecting the appliance If the outlet is no longer accessible after installation, an additional means of dis- connection must be provided for all poles. Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all-pole dis- connect device with a contact opening of at least 1/8"...

  • Page 48: Water Connection

    Water connection Information on the fresh water Avoid connection to a water supply connection in which the water might stagnate. This can affect the taste of water and The machine may only be connected ice cubes. to the fresh water supply by qualified technicians.

  • Page 49: Installing The Water Hose To The Appliance

    Water connection Installing the water hose to the appliance Before establishing the plumbed-wa- ter connection, ensure that the appli- ance is disconnected from the power supply. 7/16" When installing the water hose, make  Connect the water hose  to the sure that it is neither kinked nor dam- shut-off valve.

  • Page 50: 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 51 How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers, and shelves are arranged as they were when the appliance was de- livered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.

  • Page 52: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Automatic door opening b Display c On/Off switch d Interior lighting e Shelves f Holder for the Active AirClean filter g Door shelves in the appliance door h Hanging drawer...
  • Page 53 Guide to the appliance i Door pillar with integrated heating (Condensation Protection) j Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta- bles k Dry compartment with low temperature for food which goes off quickly l Ice maker m Freezer baskets n Ice-cube container o Water filter The dry compartment in the SmartFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold...

  • Page 54: Main Screen

    Sensor control  for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e SuperFrost display (only visible when the SuperFrost function has been switched on) f Temperature display (target temperature) for the freezer section.

  • Page 55: Settings Mode

    Door Assistant Switch on ( Push2Open Pull2Open ) or switch off (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Set up, deactivate, or query WLAN connection Miele@home status (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)

  • Page 56: Symbols In Settings Mode

    Guide to the appliance  Switch on or off Sabbath Mode (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Water Filter Display Switch on or off or reset (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Switch on or off or reset Display Active Air- Clean Filter (see “Selecting additional settings”) Symbols in settings mode ...

  • Page 57: Accessories

    Accessories Water filter Accessories supplied (Bypass/Active charcoal filter) Appliance plug The water filter filters supply water for making ice cubes. Labels for the SmartFresh zone Each type of food has its own charac- The appliance is supplied with a water teristics which determine the specific filter (Active charcoal filter) that filters storage conditions it requires.

  • Page 58: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Side-by-side installation kit Optional accessories For installing two or more appliances A range of useful Miele accessories and next to each other. care products are available for your ap- pliance. Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webstore, from Miele di-...

  • Page 59: Before First Use

    Before first use Sticking on the SmartFresh zone la- Before first use bels Allow the appliance to stand for ap- The labels supplied for the two com- prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to partments in the SmartFresh zone help the power supply.

  • Page 60: Inserting The Active Airclean Filters

    Before first use Tip: If you are not satisfied with the po- Inserting the Active AirClean filters sitioning of the labels, you can easily Your refrigeration appliance is equipped pull them off and stick them on again. with 2 Active AirClean filters which neu- In addition, they can be removed with- tralize unpleasant odors in the Fridge out leaving any residue.

  • Page 61: Using The Appliance

     Touch the symbol  to open settings interior lighting will come on when the mode. appliance door is opened.  Use the arrow buttons  and  to Miele will then appear in the appliance select the function whose settings display. you wish to adjust.
  • Page 62 Before first use  Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele@home now (to do this, following the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings”, section “Set up Miele@home”).  Select Skip if you would prefer to set later. Miele@home ...

  • Page 63: Switching On And Off

    “off” position. The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened. Miele will then appear on the main screen in the appliance display. The message Freezer temperature too high.

  • Page 64: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time:  turn the appliance off,  unplug the appliance or disconnect the fuse,  close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx.

  • Page 65: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings In settings mode , certain settings Switching Eco Mode  on or can be adjusted and functions selected, allowing you to adjust the machine to Eco Mode  is useful when going on vaca- suit your requirements. tion, for example, if you do not wish to The following section only describe the switch off the appliance completely or functions in settings mode ...

  • Page 66: Performing A Self Test

    Selecting additional settings Performing a Self Test   Health risk caused by decom- posing food. Perform a Self Test if you are concerned The usability and quality of food in that your appliance is not working prop- the Freezer Zone may deteriorate if erly and want to check if it is suffering the temperature remains above 0°F from any problems.

  • Page 67: Switching Condensation Protection  On And Off

    Selecting additional settings The main screen appears on the display Switching Condensation Pro- again. tection  on and off The door pillar of the upper left appli- ance door (see “Product description”) features integrated heating. Switch the heating on if you notice con- densation on the door pillar between the Fridge Zone doors or on the door seals.

  • Page 68: Switching On Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings  Use the  and  arrow buttons to Switching on Door Assistant  select Mode and touch OK to confirm You can choose between the two Door your selection. Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open  Use the  and  arrow buttons to The default Door Assistant is select and touch OK to...

  • Page 69: Switching Off Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings  Use the  and  sensor controls to  Use the  and  arrow buttons to select the duration (5 to 30 seconds) select the desired intensity ( and touch OK to confirm your selec- ) and touch OK to con- Medium High tion.

  • Page 70: Setting Up Miele@Home

    To use this feature, you will need: – a WiFi network – the Miele@mobile app – a Miele user account. The user ac- count can be created via the Please observe and follow the safety Miele@mobile app. information and warnings in these...
  • Page 71  Confirm your selection with OK.  Use the  and  arrow buttons to select and touch OK to via the App confirm your selection.  Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- low the instructions in the app.
  • Page 72 The  symbol will go out in the display. play.  Confirm the process with OK. To be able to use the Miele@home functions, you also have to register your appliance in the app.  As soon as your appliance has been...
  • Page 73 Selecting additional settings Activating Miele@home Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, If you have already activated you can set up Miele@home again for Miele@home and then disconnected your appliance. the connection, you can still reactivate the connection.

  • Page 74: Switching Off Demo Mode

    Selecting additional settings Switching off Demo Mode  Resetting the settings to their default settings  Demo mode allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom with- You can reset the appliance's settings out the cooling system being to their default settings. switched on.
  • Page 75  Eco Mode Switched off  Condensa- Switched off tion Pro- tection  Door As- Push2open sistant  Switched off Miele@ho  Vacation Switched off  Ice Maker Switched on  Sabbath Switched off Mode  Switched on Water Filter Display ...

  • Page 76: Switching Vacation Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Vacation mode   Health risk caused by decom- on or off posing food. The usability and quality of food in Tip: Vacation  is useful when going on the Fridge Zone may deteriorate if vacation, for example, if you do not the temperature remains above 37°F wish to switch off the Fridge Zone com- (4°C) for an extended period.

  • Page 77: Switching Sabbath Mode  On/Off

    Selecting additional settings Turning on Vacation mode  Switching Sabbath Mode  On/  In Settings mode  use the  and  arrow buttons to select “Vacation” The appliance offers a Sabbath Mode and touch to confirm your selec- for the purposes of religious obser- tion.

  • Page 78: Switching On, Switching Off Or Resetting Water Filter Display

    Mode  so that Sabbath mode can New water filters (Bypass and Active be switched off. charcoal filters) are available from The Sabbath Mode function will switch Miele, from your dealer, or via the in- off automatically after approx. ternet. 125 hours. ...
  • Page 79 Selecting additional settings Switching on Water Filter Display The Water Filter Display has been switched off.  In settings mode , use the  and  arrow buttons to select Water Filter Resetting Water Filter Display Display and select OK to confirm your After replacing the water filter (see “Wa- selection.

  • Page 80: Switching On, Switching Off, Or Resetting The Display Active Airclean Filter

    Active AirClean Filter ”). The    has Display Active AirClean Filter New Active AirClean filters are avail- been switched off. able from Miele Technical Service, Resetting the Display Active AirClean your Miele dealer, or online. Filter The  must be Display Active AirClean Filter reset each time the filter is replaced, so that it is displayed again after 6 months.
  • Page 81 Selecting additional settings  Use the  and  arrow buttons to select  Reset and touch OK to confirm your selection. Change Active AirClean Filter  message disappears from the display. Display Active AirClean Filter   has been reset.

  • Page 82: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the Fridge Zone and in the temperature for storing food in the ap- SmartFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a refrigerator tempera- is not stored at the correct temperature ture of 37°F (4°C) in the Fridge Zone.

  • Page 83: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Temperature range Setting the temperature The temperature can be adjusted:  Touch the  symbol for setting the temperature. – From 36°F (2°C) to 46°F (8°C) in the Fridge Zone The previously set temperatures of the Fridge and Freezer Zones are displayed. –...

  • Page 84: Using Automatic Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Switching off SuperCool SuperCool function  Touch the  symbol in the display for The SuperCool function can be used to setting the temperature. rapidly reduce the temperature in the Fridge Zone to its lowest setting (de- The  symbol is highlighted in color pending on the room temperature).
  • Page 85 Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFrost SuperFrost function  Touch the  symbol for setting the For best results, turn on the SuperFrost temperature. function before putting fresh food into the freezer. The  symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of -22°F Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that (-30°C) is shown in the display.

  • Page 86: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a If the temperature remains above 0°F warning system which ensures that the (-18°C) for a long time, check that temperature in the freezer cannot rise the frozen food has not started to de- unnoticed and to avoid energy being frost.
  • Page 87 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance doors have been left open for longer than 2 minutes. The  Close the door message also ap- pears in the display. As soon as the doors are closed, the alarm will stop and the message in the display will go out.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves in the ap- Moving the adjustable shelves pliance door If necessary, the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad- Danger of injury! justed: Only move the shelves in the door when they are empty.

  • Page 89: Removing The Hanging Drawer

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the hanging drawer Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone The hanging drawer can be moved to the left or right if required. The compartments in the Fridge Zone are on telescopic runners, and can be To clean the hanging drawer, remove it removed for filling, emptying, or clean- as follows:...

  • Page 90: Removing The Freezer Baskets

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the dividing panel (de- Removing the freezer baskets pending on the model) The freezer baskets can also be re- The dividing panel in the freezer basket moved if necessary (e.g., for cleaning). can be removed for cleaning: ...

  • Page 91: Removing The Ice Cube Tray

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the ice cube tray The ice cube tray can be removed for cleaning:  Open the lower appliance door as wide as possible.  Tilt the ice cube tray forwards and pull it up and out to remove it. Ice cube production does not stop when the ice cube tray has been re- moved.

  • Page 92: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Always observe USDA food safety guidelines. Due to natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the re-  Risk of fire from electrical appli- frigerator section. ances. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec- Operating electrical devices in the tion of the refrigeration section.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Notes On Buying Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the ap- pliance.

  • Page 95: Storing Food In The Smartfresh Zone

    Storing food in the SmartFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment SmartFresh zone with moisture regulator The SmartFresh zone provides ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, and dairy products. Food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavor, and vitamins. The humidity level in the humidity-con- The SmartFresh zone comprises a hu- midity-controlled and a dry compart- trolled compartment can be regulated...
  • Page 96 Storing food in the SmartFresh zone Increased moisture in the humidity- controlled compartment can, in some circumstances, cause a build- up of condensate. This should be removed with a cloth. Slide control at  = moisture in- Regulating the humidity level in the creased slightly humidity-controlled compartment We recommend this setting ...

  • Page 97: Dry Compartment With Low Temperature

    Storing food in the SmartFresh zone Dry compartment with low tempera- Take food out of the dry compartment ture approximately 30 to 60 minutes before using it. The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature. Max. load Max.
  • Page 98 Storing food in the SmartFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (for example, the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time):  Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is cru- cial to maintaining freshness.

  • Page 99: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food What happens when you freeze Always observe USDA food safety fresh food? guidelines. Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  Risk of fire from electrical appli- as possible so that the nutritional value ances. of the food, its vitamin content, appear- Operating electrical devices in the ance and flavor are maintained.

  • Page 100: Storing Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food Storing frozen food Home freezing Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Only freeze food that is fresh and in frosted food. Defrosted food may only good condition. be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Tips for home freezing When buying frozen food to store in –...

  • Page 101: Placing Food In The Freezer Zone

    Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Before placing food in the freezer causes food that is already freezer frozen to partially thaw and increases  When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) energy consumption. Allow hot food of fresh food, switch on the Super- and drink to cool down before plac- Frost function some time before plac-...
  • Page 102 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods The storage life of food is very variable, Never re-freeze partially or fully de- even at a constant temperature of 0°F frosted food. Defrosted food may only (-18°C). Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

  • Page 103: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice maker to oper- The Ice Maker can make up to 2.9 lb ate, it must be connected to a water (1.3 kg) of ice cubes in 24 hours. supply (see “Water connection”). The amount of ice cubes made by the appliance depends on the temperature ...
  • Page 104 Making ice cubes Switching off Ice Maker The Ice Maker can be turned off inde- pendently of the Freezer Zone if you do not want to make any ice cubes.  Close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx. 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build-up of bacteria caused by stagnant water).

  • Page 105: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Freezer Zone  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 106: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! To avoid damaging the surfaces of your Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- appliance, do not use cuit breaker. – cleaning products containing soda, ammonia, acid, or chloride, ...

  • Page 107: Before Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance Interior and accessories  Turn the appliance off completely by Clean the appliance regularly, or at pressing the On/Off switch. least once a month. Clean up any spills, stains, or food  Unplug the appliance or switch off immediately.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Door Seal

    A build-up of dust will increase the en- ergy consumption of the appliance.  The air vents should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- ple). After cleaning ...

  • Page 109: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
  • Page 110 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is The ventilation slits in the cabinetry have been cov- switching on more fre- ered or become too dusty. quently and for longer  Do not block the ventilation slits. periods of time, so the ...
  • Page 111 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high. on less and less often  Correct the temperature setting. and for shorter periods  Check the temperature again after 24 hours. of time.
  • Page 112 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The appliance door Push2Open  Door Assistant is switched on at the cannot be opened when same time as Sabbath Mode. Sabbath Mode is  When Sabbath Mode is switched on, the Door As- switched on.
  • Page 113 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The warning sounds The temperature in the appliance has risen signifi- and the message Freezer cantly. temperature too high. Max. This could be due to, for example: appears in temperature °F –...
  • Page 114 Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution “ F Please contact Miele There is a fault. Technical Service. ” ap-  Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and  Contact Technical Service.
  • Page 115 Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The Ice Maker is not The appliance and/or the Ice Maker is not turned on. producing any ice  Turn on the appliance and/or the Ice Maker. cubes.
  • Page 116 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The Ice Maker is pro- Several household appliances connected to the ducing only small ice plumbed water connection are in operation, which cubes. has reduced the amount of water being taken in. ...
  • Page 117  Close the water shut-off valve immediately!  Check the water line for damage.  Contact Miele Technical Service.  Check whether the water pressure is too high Too high water pressure can cause leakages.  Check that the water pressure is between 29 and 116 psi (2 and 8 bar).
  • Page 118 Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The appliance has not been turned on. not working.  Turn the appliance on. Sabbath Mode is switched on: The temperature dis- play is dark and ...

  • Page 119: 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 120: Water Filter

    In this case, you can switch off the Water Filter Display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Switch- ing off the Water Filter Display”). New water filters (Bypass filters and OdorFree charcoal filters) are available from Miele Technical Service, from your dealer, or via the internet.

  • Page 121: Changing The Water Filter

    Water filter Tip: The old water filter can be dis- Changing the water filter posed of with household trash. Air in the system can cause water to gush out and the filter to spring out when it is removed. Take great care when changing the water filter.

  • Page 122: Using An External Water Filter

    Water filter  Now reset the Water Filter Display us- ing Settings mode  in the display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Resetting Water Filter Dis- play ”). When it is time to change the water fil- ter again, the reminder for the Water Fil- ter Display ...
  • Page 123 For estimated costs of replacement elements please contact • For questions or concerns, please contact Customer Service at your local dealer, go to www.miele-shop.com or call Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€0,09/Min.). Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€ 0,09/Min.).

  • Page 124: Lead-Free Certificate

    This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA against compliance. NSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Strasse 29 D-33332 Gütersloh Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29...

  • Page 125: 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 126: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...

  • Page 127: Copyright And Licenses

    You will need to enter the specific product name. Miele will provide the source code for all components of software licensed under the GNU General Public Licence and comparable Open Source licenses. For source code requests, please e-mail info@miele.com.
  • Page 131 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...
  • Page 132 KF 2981 Vi en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 190 / 02...

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