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Miele KFNS 37692 iDE Operating And Installation Instructions

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To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
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en – AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 11 450 630

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer To prevent 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 – AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 450 630...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 14 Saving energy ......................  15 Guide to the appliance .................. 17 Control panel ......................17 Explanation of symbols ..................18 Accessories ...................... 20 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Optional accessories..................... 20 Switching on and off ...................
  • Page 3 Contents Using the refrigerator efficiently ................  39 Different storage zones ..................39 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator ........40 Notes on buying food.................... 40 Storing food correctly.................... 40 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone............ 41 Dry compartment ...
  • Page 4 Problem solving guide .................. 66 Noises........................ 77 Service........................ 78 Contact in case of fault ..................78 Warranty ........................ 78 Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents .... 79 Demo mode ......................79 Installation...................... 81 Installation advice....................81 Side-by-side units .................... 81 Location......................

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    “Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety instructions”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 6 The appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 7 – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – call Miele.  The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room should be in which it is installed. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is a danger of combustible gases building up.
  • Page 8  If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a hazard.  Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
  • Page 9  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water supply.  Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty water connection.  The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele authorised technician.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct 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 inside the appliance.
  • Page 11 Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and use-by dates.  Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions  Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.  Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance  If your old appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This way you will prevent the risk of playing children accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection/recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact Miele. You are also responsible for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of. Take care not to damage the pipework...

  • Page 15: Saving Energy

    Saving 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 situated near a heat Situated near a heat source source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient Where there is a high room room temperature is approx.
  • Page 16 Saving energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption The drawers and shelves are 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.

  • Page 17: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor h For selecting and deselecting the for the whole appliance settings mode b Optical interface i For switching the temperature and (for Service only) door alarms on and off c For selecting the refrigerator or j Display with temperature display and freezer section symbols (symbols are only visible in...

  • Page 18: Explanation Of Symbols

    Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function  Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of the appliance, unintended temperature adjustment, unintended switching on of SuperCool and Super Freeze, and unintended entry of settings  Ice cube maker Switching the ice cube maker on and off;...
  • Page 19 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Egg tray/door shelf d Adjustable shelf e Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g PerfectFresh Pro zone interior lighting h PerfectFresh Pro zone dry compartment i Condensate channel and drain hole j Slide control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    The fins of the bottle holder jut out into the bottle shelf and make bottles more Optional accessories secure when opening and closing the appliance door. A range of useful Miele accessories and care products is available for your Butter dish appliance. Care of stainless steel...
  • Page 21 KKF-RF Active AirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to fit the Active AirClean holder are available. We recommend replacing the charcoal filters every 6 months. Accessories are available from Miele directly (see back cover for contact details).

  • Page 22: Switching On And Off

    Cleaning the appliance Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”. Important: Each time the Miele Care  Touch the On/Off sensor. product for stainless steel is used, it The mains connection symbol  goes applies a protective film that is stain out and the appliance starts to cool.
  • Page 23 Switching on and off When the refrigerator door is opened, Individual settings can be set for each the interior lighting comes on and the cooling zone. LED lighting on the adjustable shelves becomes brighter until it reaches its maximum brightness. When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the sensor for the freezer ...

  • Page 24: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off back on again The refrigerator section can be switched on separately.  Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated. The temperature display disappears ...

  • Page 25: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off 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, there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the appliance. If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, observe the following:...

  • Page 26: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Automatic temperature distribution temperature for storing food in the (DynaCool) appliance. Bacteria will cause food The fan switches on automatically when which is not stored at the correct the cooling system for the refrigerator temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 27: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer section In normal operation the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator display shows the current mean section and the freezer section are set refrigerator section temperature and separately. the current temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section.
  • Page 28 The correct temperature The following information appears in the If you have adjusted the temperature, display while the sensors are being wait for approx. 6 hours if the touched: appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is –...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone In the PerfectFresh Pro zone, the temperature is automatically maintained  You can now adjust the temperature between 0 and 3 °C. However, if you in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by would like it to be warmer or colder, e.g.

  • Page 30: Using Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze Switching off SuperCool SuperCool The SuperCool function switches off The SuperCool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The appliance will then run at normal refrigerator to its lowest setting power.

  • Page 31: Superfreeze

    Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze Switching off SuperFreeze SuperFreeze The SuperFreeze function switches Switch the SuperFreeze function on itself off automatically after approx. 30– before putting fresh food into the 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food freezer. placed in the freezer will determine the This helps food to freeze quickly and duration before the SuperFreeze retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours...

  • Page 32: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a  If the temperature in the freezer warning system which ensures that the remains above -18 °C for a long temperature in the freezer zone cannot time, check that the frozen food has rise unnoticed and to avoid energy not started to defrost.

  • Page 33: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early Door alarm If the noise of the alarm disturbs you, The appliance is fitted with a warning you can switch the alarm off early if you system to avoid increased energy wish.

  • Page 34: Further Settings

    Further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – switching off, automatically deactivated although the –...

  • Page 35: Audible Tones

    Further settings Audible tones  The appliance has audible tones such as the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarms.  By touching either the  or  sensor you can now set whether the safety The keypad tone and door alarm lock is switched on or off: warning tone can be switched on or off, 0: safety lock is switched off...

  • Page 36: Display Brightness

    Further settings Display brightness  You can adjust the display brightness to suit the light conditions in the room.  By touching the  or  sensor you The display brightness can be adjusted can now select: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default 0: keypad tone off;...

  • Page 37: Sabbath Mode

    Further settings Sabbath mode  The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance.  By touching the  or  sensor you can adjust the display brightness: The following are switched off: 1: minimum brightness – the interior lighting when the door is 2: medium brightness opened 3: maximum brightness...
  • Page 38 Further settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.  Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All selectable symbols appear in the display and the ...

  • Page 39: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently the appliance. The temperature in the Different storage zones PerfectFresh Pro zone compartments is Due to the natural air circulation there even colder. are different temperature zones in the Use these areas in the refrigerator and refrigerator.

  • Page 40: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which is not suitable for Notes on buying food storage in the refrigerator The freshness of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is the most Not all food is suitable for refrigeration important factor for how long it stays at temperatures below 5 °C because it fresh.

  • Page 41: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided The PerfectFresh Pro zone provides into two compartments: ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy The Info system (shown here in products. Food stays fresh considerably sections) above the PerfectFresh Pro longer while retaining both flavour and zone helps you to choose the correct...

  • Page 42: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Dry compartment  Humidity controlled compartment ,  /  The dry compartment is suitable for storing perishable foods such as: Humidity level not increased  – Fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans At the  setting the humidity controlled compartment becomes a dry –...
  • Page 43 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Regulating the humidity level in the High humidity in the humidity humidity controlled compartment controlled compartment can cause condensate to build up on the floor The slide control is used to regulate the of the compartment as well as amount of moisture in the humidity beneath the lid.
  • Page 44 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone  An increased humidity level / in If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example the food the humidity controlled compartment wilts or becomes limp after only a is achieved by the moisture present in short storage time), check the the food being stored, i.e.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Moving an adjustable shelf/ shelf adjustable shelf with lighting By adjusting the position of an Only move door/bottle shelves when adjustable shelf with lighting in the they are empty. refrigerator, you can change the illumination in this section according to ...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the bottle rack PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers The drawers in the PerfectFresh Pro The bottle rack is available as an zone sit on telescopic runners and can optional accessory (see “Guide to the be removed for filling, emptying or appliance - Optional accessories”).

  • Page 47: Moving The Charcoal Filters

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the charcoal filters Be careful not to wash out the special lubricant in the telescopic Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active runners during cleaning. AirClean) holder are available as Wipe the telescopic runners with a optional accessories (see “Guide to damp cloth to clean them.

  • Page 48: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Freezing fresh food Storing frozen food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly Never refreeze partially or fully as possible so that the nutritional value defrosted food. Defrosted food may of the food, its vitamin content, only be refrozen after it has been appearance and flavour are maintained.

  • Page 49: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food – Allow hot foods and drinks to cool Home freezing down before placing them in the Only freeze food which is fresh and freezer. Placing hot foods or drinks in in good condition. the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and Tips on home freezing increases energy consumption.
  • Page 50 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer – Freezing the maximum amount of food  When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the SuperFeeze If the ventilation gaps are blocked function for some time before placing the cooling performance will food in the freezer (see “Using decrease and energy consumption...
  • Page 51 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen food The storage life of food varies greatly, Never refreeze partially or fully even when a constant temperature of defrosted food. Defrosted food may -18 °C is maintained. Even in frozen only be refrozen after it has been products, degradation processes take cooked.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories When cooling drinks quickly in the Cool pack freezer, make sure bottles are not left in The cool pack prevents the temperature for more than one hour, otherwise in the freezer rising too quickly in the they could burst, causing injury and event of a power cut, thus extending damage.

  • Page 53: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Ice cube maker with integrated For the automatic ice cube maker to ice cube tray operate, it must be connected to a mains water connection (see “Water Only make normal domestic quantities connection”). of ice cubes with the ice cube maker. ...

  • Page 54: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On And Off

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker on and off Make sure that the ice-cube drawer is empty before switching on the ice- cube maker. An ice cube tray  is integrated in the ice cube maker  where ice cubes are ...

  • Page 55: Making A Large Quantity Of Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Making a large quantity of ice Changing the size of the ice cubes cubes The number of ice cubes produced The size of the ice cubes depends on depends on the temperature in the the quantity of water being taken in. freezer.

  • Page 56: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On/Off With The On/Off Button

    Making ice cubes  By touching the  or  sensor, you Switching the ice cube maker can now set the water volume you on/off with the On/Off button require (E1 to E8):  Open the ice cube drawer slightly. E1: low water volume E8: high water volume ...

  • Page 57: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Refrigerator and PerfectFresh Freezer zone Pro zone The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts The refrigerator and the PerfectFresh automatically. Pro zone defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the Condensate and frost can build up on appliance collects on the evaporator the back wall of the PerfectFresh Pro and is automatically defrosted and...

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Care

    To clean the stainless steel surfaces appliance can damage plastic parts on the appliance, we recommend and electrical components. using the Miele Care product for stainless steel (see “Optional Do not use a steam cleaner to clean accessories”). the appliance.

  • Page 59: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker The ice cube maker and water supply pipework must be rinsed: – before using it for the first time  Touch the settings sensor. – if the ice cube maker has not been All symbols available for selection will used for a long time appear in the display and the ...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care  Carefully remove the ice cube drawer Setting the cleaning position which is now filled with water. Empty The setting can only be selected if the and clean it. ice cube maker is switched on. The ice cube tray is not removable ...

  • Page 61: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care  Remove and clean the ice cube Preparing the appliance for drawer. cleaning  Switch the appliance off. The ice cube tray is not removable and can only be cleaned when in The display goes dark and the cooling place.
  • Page 62 Cleaning and care Dismantling the adjustable shelf/ adjustable shelf with lighting  Risk of damage due to incorrect cleaning. The stainless steel strip with LED lighting will be damaged if you place it in water for cleaning. Clean the stainless steel strip with ...

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door Cleaning the interior and shelves accessories The stainless steel trims on the bottle The appliance should be cleaned and door shelves are not dishwasher- regularly, or at least once a month. safe. Clean up any spills, stains or food To remove the stainless steel trim: immediately.
  • Page 64 – the bottle and door shelves (without stainless steel trim)  Remove any soiling on stainless steel trims and strips with the Miele Care – the adjustable shelves (with the trim product for stainless steel. and strips removed)

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Door Seals

     The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for example). A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.

  • Page 66: Problem Solving Guide

    With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
  • Page 67 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps are covered or have become too switching on more dusty. frequently and runs for  Do not block the ventilation gaps. longer periods of time,  Clean the dust from the ventilation gaps on a and the temperature in regular basis.
  • Page 68 The indicator light flashes several times every flashing at the back of 5 seconds. the appliance at the A fault has occurred. bottom near the  Call Miele. compressor (depending The indicator light flashes regularly every on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for Not a fault.
  • Page 69 Problem solving guide Messages in the display Message Possible cause and remedy The  symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You  Deactivate the safety lock (see “Further settings – cannot switch the Switching the safety lock on/off”). appliance off.
  • Page 70 Centres and retail stores without switching on cold, although the refrigeration. Do not activate this setting for domestic controls and the interior use. lighting are working.  Switch off Demo mode (see “Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents - Demo mode”).
  • Page 71 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and remedy You cannot switch the The appliance is not connected to the power supply ice cube maker on. or is not switched on.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
  • Page 72 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The ice cubes taste or The ice cube maker has been on for a long time and smell odd. needs to be cleaned.  Rinse the ice cube maker and inlet pipe regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice cube maker”).
  • Page 73 The lighting covers must not be removed or damaged, or be removed due to damage. This could cause injury to your eyes. Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class 1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. a magnifying glass).  Call Miele.
  • Page 74 If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a close range directly into the lighting with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).  Replace the adjustable shelf with LED lighting. A replacement is available from Miele.
  • Page 75  Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.  Close the appliance door. The interior lighting will come on when the door is opened again. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.  Call Miele.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.

  • Page 77: Noises

    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 ...

  • Page 78: Service

    Contact in case of fault In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact Miele. You can book a Miele customer service call-out online at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this booklet.

  • Page 79: Demo Mode

    Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents Demo mode  The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in “Demo mode”. In this mode the control  Place your finger on the  sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there.

  • Page 80: Information For Miele Experience Centres And Chartered Agents

    Information for Miele Experience Centres and Chartered Agents Switching off Demo mode The  symbol is illuminated in the display.  Touch the  or  sensor so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive).  Touch the settings sensor.

  • Page 81: Installation

    Direct sunlight should also be avoided. Please contact Miele for information The higher the room temperature, the on which combinations are suitable for longer the compressor will run and the your appliance.

  • Page 82: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Ventilation  Risk of damage due to high humidity.  If the required ventilation gaps In environments with high humidity, are not adhered to, the compressor condensation can build up on will switch on more often and run for external appliance panels, which can longer.
  • Page 83 *INSTALLATION* Installation – The ventilation gaps in the plinth, Top ventilation cross-section housing unit and above the appliance The top ventilation cross-section can be must amount to a free airflow of at achieved in various ways: least 200 cm² to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance.

  • Page 84: Furniture Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Furniture door Appliance Gap X [mm] furniture for different Horizontal and vertical gaps door edge radii B The thickness and edge radius of the thickness furniture door and the gap that runs A [mm] around the door, vertically and R 1,2 horizontally, are specified depending on the style of kitchen furniture.

  • Page 85: Before Installing The Appliance

    – The bags (depending on model) doors, a mounting kit or another pair located inside the metal grille (heat of fixing brackets can be ordered from exchanger). Miele. These are important for the correct functioning of the appliance. Their contents are non-toxic and not dangerous.
  • Page 86 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Remove the red transport safety device  (depending on model) and close the hole left by it with the stopper  supplied.

  • Page 87: Installation Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the building-in niche matches the required dimensions. The required ventilation gaps must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFNS 37692 iDE 1772 – 1788...

  • Page 88: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set at the factory to enable the door to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.

  • Page 89: Changing The Door Hinging

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing to change the door hinging Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied with right- To change the door hinging, you will hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is need the following tools: required, the hinges must be changed. Please note that the hinging must not be changed if this appliance is going to be installed side by side with another...
  • Page 90 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open both appliance doors.  Slightly loosen the screws  and  on the hinges.  Remove covers , ,  and .  Push doors  and  outwards and take them off their hinges.
  • Page 91 *INSTALLATION* Installation Carry out the following steps on both doors. Removing the soft-close mechanism  The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled.  Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface.  Unscrew the screws  completely. ...
  • Page 92 *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the soft-close mechanism  Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards.  Unscrew the ball joint  and screw it into the adjacent hole.  Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces upwards (hinges remain open).
  • Page 93 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Push appliance doors  and  onto the pre-fitted screws  and , then tighten the screws  and .  Replace covers , ,  and .  Refit the locking pins in the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.

  • Page 94: Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation To install the appliance, you will need Installing the appliance the following tools: Two people are required for installing the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. ...
  • Page 95 *INSTALLATION* Installation Parts required for installation – For fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are designated by number. This numbering is also used in the installation instructions. – For installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 96 *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the appliance  Risk of damage to the fixing  Position the appliance in front of the bracket and cover. housing unit. The cover on the fixing bracket can easily become detached. Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket.
  • Page 97 *INSTALLATION* Installation With 16 mm thick unit walls:  Close the covers.  Clip the spacers  and  on the  Push the appliance about two thirds right hand side of the hinges. of the way into the building-in niche. When pushing the appliance into its ...
  • Page 98 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Carefully remove the protective foil from the sealing strip .  Fix the sealing strip  flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.  Remove the cover . 1. Position the sealing strip flush with ...
  • Page 99 *INSTALLATION* Installation Important for furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals, etc.). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the door fittings. ...
  • Page 100 *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche  Push the loose fixing brackets against the housing unit wall.  Press the appliance against the side  Secure the fixing bracket  to the of the housing unit on the hinge side. housing unit side wall with the ...
  • Page 101 *INSTALLATION* Installation To enhance the stability of the appliance in the housing unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit:  Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing brackets. They are no longer required and can be disposed ...

  • Page 102: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting the furniture doors The upper edge of the appliance furniture door should be aligned with the height of the furniture doors of the adjacent kitchen units. The furniture door must be mounted plane and free of tension. The following chapter describes the installation of furniture doors with a furniture front of at least 16-19 mm...
  • Page 103 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface.  Fit the side cover  to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if needed).
  • Page 104 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door. X: side adjustments  Hang the furniture door onto the  Move the furniture door. adjusting bolts . Y: height adjustment  Loosely attach the nuts  on the adjusting bolts. The distance between the appliance door and the fixing bracket is set to 8 Adjusting the position of the door mm at the factory.
  • Page 105 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the cover.  Whilst counterholding the adjusting  Fit the screws  into the holes . bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten Useful tip: Pre-drill the holes. the nuts .   The cover strip  must be Risk of damage to the fixing bracket and cover.
  • Page 106 *INSTALLATION* Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the furniture door and the housing unit. A distance of approx. 2 mm is required.  Fit the top covers  and click them into place.  Close the covers on the fixing brackets.

  • Page 107: Water Connection

    A faulty stainless steel hose must used. only be replaced by an original Miele Connect the refrigeration appliance replacement hose (available from to the drinking water supply. Miele). The water hose must be suitable for drinking water.

  • Page 108: Connecting The Water Supply

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the water supply Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before establishing the mains water connection. A tap with a ¾ thread is required for connection to the water supply. Before using the appliance for the first time, the water pipes should be purged of air by a qualified and competent ...
  • Page 109 *INSTALLATION* Installation The fuse rating must be at least 10 A. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply using an This appliance must be connected to a extension lead. Extension leads do not suitable switched socket. The electrical guarantee the required safety of the installation must be in compliance with appliance (e.g.
  • Page 111 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Auckland: 206-210 Coventry Street 8 College Hill South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: Miele Experience Centre Wellington: 3 Skyline Place Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 183 Featherston Street...
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