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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. 09 836 570...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 12 How to save energy..................... 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Optional accessories..................... 18 Switching on and off ................... 19 Before using for the first time ................19 Switching off for longer periods of time ..............
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Contents Defrosting...................... 35 Cleaning and care .................... 37 Cleaning agents..................... 37 Preparing the appliance for cleaning..............38 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............39 Cleaning the door seal ..................40 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................40 Replacing the charcoal filters ................40 What to do if ... ....................
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
/ recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation / 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.
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer A build-up of ice slows compartment when a layer down the cooling process. of ice 0.5 cm (max.) thick has built up.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button c Display b Super cool button d Menu symbol (Settings mode: for switching the safety lock on/off) e Super cool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Freezer compartment (depending on model) c Door shelf / Egg tray d Interior lighting e Adjustable shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Bottle shelf h Fruit and vegetable drawer (depending on model) This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
Guide to the appliance Bottle rack Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel,...
Switching on and off Accessories Before using for the first time - Bottle holder Packaging material The flexible ribs grip the bottles Remove all packaging material from securely when the door is opened and the inside of the appliance. closed.
Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, Press the On/Off button. there is a danger of mould building The appliance will start to cool and the up inside the appliance.
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 4 °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 Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. Press the button for setting the temperature repeatedly until the temperature you want lights up in the Setting the temperature temperature display. If the appliance door is opened very The first time you press the button the often, or if large quantities of food are...
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 Super cool symbol will go out refrigerator to its lowest setting and the appliance will then continue to (depending on the room temperature).
Selecting further settings Settings mode Settings mode is used for activating and deactivating the safety lock. Press the Super cool button briefly to Activating or deactivating the activate the lock. safety lock The lock symbol will light up. Settings mode is represented in the display by the menu symbol .
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Selecting further settings – To deactivate the safety lock Press the Super cool button for approx. 5 seconds. The lock symbol and the Menu symbol will light up and will start flashing in the display. Settings mode is now activated. ...
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 Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storage in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed section 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...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator section. This will prevent food smells from affecting other food, food from drying out, and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is especially important for storing protein- based food such as meat or fish.
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Moving the shelves bottle shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door/bottle shelf at the required position.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active AirClean) holder are available as optional accessories (see "Accessories - optional accessories"). With very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): – Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) before freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices Only freeze fresh food which is in a alters when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
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Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Make a note of the contents and the Storage time for frozen food date of freezing on the packaging. The storage life of food is very variable, even at a constant temperature of Before placing food in the freezer -18 °C.
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) – in an oven using "Fan heat" or the Cooling drinks "Defrost" setting, To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator section, and switch on – at room temperature, the Super cool function. –...
Defrosting properly. Too thick a layer of ice also Refrigerator section reduces efficiency and increases energy The refrigerator section defrosts consumption. automatically. The freezer compartment should be Condensate and frost can build up on defrosted from time to time. It must the back wall of the refrigerator section be defrosted if a layer of ice approx.
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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...
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: Steam from a steam cleaning – cleaning agents containing soda, appliance could reach the electrical ammonia, acids or chlorides components and cause a short...
Cleaning and care Adjustable shelf Preparing the appliance for cleaning Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel). Switch the appliance off. The display goes out and cooling is switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting further settings - Activating or...
Cleaning and care The following parts are suitable for Cleaning the interior and cleaning in a dishwasher: accessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance regularly, at dishwashing programme selected least once a month, and the freezer must not exceed 55 °C. compartment each time it is defrosted.
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from your Miele Cleaning the ventilation gaps dealer, Miele or via the internet at A build-up of dust will increase the www.miele-shop.com. energy consumption of the appliance.
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Cleaning and care Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the framed edge pointing downwards in the holder. Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf, so that it clicks into position.
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 is not...
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What to do if ... 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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What to do if ... 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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Do not activate this setting cold, although the for domestic use. controls and the interior Contact the Miele Service Department for lighting are working. information on deactivating Demo mode. "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault.
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Danger of electric shock. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
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What to do if ... Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the The condensate drain hole is blocked. refrigerator section is Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. wet. Food has frozen The food packaging was not dry when placed in the together.
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 This appliance must be built in, In environments with high otherwise it could tip up. humidity condensation can build up on the external appliance panels. Fire risk and danger of damage! This can lead to corrosion of the panels.
Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Ventilation plinth, housing unit and above the If the ventilation gaps given are appliance must each provide an not observed, the compressor will unobstructed airflow of at least run more frequently and for longer 200 cm²...
Installation Top ventilation gap Furniture door panel The ventilation gap at the top of the Horizontal and vertical gaps appliance can be constructed in Depending on the style of kitchen different ways: furniture the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door and the gap that runs around the door, vertically and horizontally, are specified.
Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg K 32222 i, K 32223 i K 32242 iF, K 32243 iF K 33222 i K 34222 i, K 34223 i K 34242 iF, K 34243 iF Adjoining kitchen furniture front Fitting large or divided furniture A = Furniture front thickness...
Installation Before installing the appliance Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ...
They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door. All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from Miele. Stainless steel front (depending on model) If your old appliance had different...
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 ventilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance.
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 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: ...
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Changing the door hinging Refitting the door Place the door with the outer side upwards on a stable surface. Danger of injury. Do not close the hinges. Undo screws completely. Fit bracket on the opposite side ...
Changing the door hinging Changing the hinging of the freezer compartment door Open the freezer compartment door . Flip the cover on bearing block down. Unscrew bearing block and take Hang appliance door onto pre- off the freezer compartment door ...
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Changing the door hinging Screw door catch into place on the opposite side, having turned it by 180 °C. Plug the holes with stoppers supplied. Fit bearing block together with freezer compartment door in position at the top , then tighten bearing block ...
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 tipping.
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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 installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: ** Number depending on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
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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 using hexagonal screw . Screw a second pair of fixing brackets securely ...
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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.
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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 the lower edge of the top fixing. 2.
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Installing the appliance Check the position of the fixing Installing the appliance. bracket at the top and bottom front 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.
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Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall. Press the appliance against the side Secure fixing bracket to the of the housing unit on the hinge side. housing unit side wall with screw .
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Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 140 cm For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit: ...
Installing the appliance Fitting the furniture door If fitted in a run of units make sure that the top edge of the furniture door is at the same height as neighbouring unit doors. The furniture door must be fitted correctly and not under tension. The next section gives instructions on how to fit a furniture door that is at least 16–19 mm thick.
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Installing the appliance Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Fit side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if required). ...
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Installing the appliance Open the appliance door. Aligning the door Hang the furniture door onto - Side adjustments (X) adjusting bolts . Slide the furniture door. Loosely attach nuts on the - Height adjustment (Y) adjusting bolts. ...
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Installing the appliance Whilst counterholding adjusting Drill holes in the furniture door and bolts with a screwdriver, tighten fit screws . Make sure the two nuts on the appliance door with metal edges are aligned (Symbol //). ring spanner . ...
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Installing the appliance Tighten all screws again. 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.
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