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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Refrigerators 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. 11 445 100...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 4 Caring for the environment ................ 12 Saving 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 ..............20 The correct temperature.................. - Page 3 Contents Home freezing ....................... 32 Storage time for frozen food................33 Defrosting frozen goods ................... 34 Cooling drinks ....................34 Using accessories ....................34 Defrosting...................... 35 Before defrosting....................35 To defrost ......................36 After defrosting....................36 Cleaning and care .................... 37 Cleaning agents.....................
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Page 4: 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 5 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.
- Page 6 – Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. – Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty 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.
- Page 9 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability.
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to –...
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This will prevent the risk of children playing 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.
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Page 12: Caring For The Environment
Instead, please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances in your local community, with your dealer or with Miele. By law, you are solely... -
Page 13: 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 near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven). - Page 14 Saving 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 doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
- Page 15 Saving 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.
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Page 16: Guide To The Appliance
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... - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Optional Accessories
Guide to the appliance KKF-RF Optional accessories Active AirClean replacement filters A range of useful Miele accessories and Replacement filters to the fit the Active care products are available for your AirClean holder are available. We appliance. recommend replacing the charcoal Multi-purpose microfibre cloth filters every 6 months. -
Page 19: Switching On And Off
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. -
Page 20: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time
Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refrigeration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left Press the On/Off button. shut, there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance. -
Page 21: The Correct Temperature
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. Bacteria will cause food in the refrigerator section. which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 22: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature display In normal operation the temperature display 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 last temperature set will flash in the... -
Page 23: Using Super Cool
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). -
Page 24: Selecting Further Settings
Selecting further settings Settings mode The alarm can be activated or deactivated in settings mode. Press the Super cool button briefly to Activating or deactivating the activate the lock. lock The lock symbol will light up. Settings mode is indicated by the menu symbol ... - Page 25 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. ...
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Page 26: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Risk of explosion due to flammable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation there are Electrical components can cause different temperature zones in the flammable mixes of gases to ignite. refrigerator section. -
Page 27: 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 The warmest area in the refrigerator section is at the top in the front area section and in the door. Use this for storing Not all food is suitable for refrigeration butter and cheese. -
Page 28: Notes On Buying Food
Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Food should generally be stored in the appliance is an important factor covered or packaged in the in determining how long it stays fresh, refrigerator section. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Moving the shelves shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. Tip: Only move the appliance door shelves/bottle shelves when they are empty. Push the door shelf/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. -
Page 30: Moving The Charcoal Filters
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”). When storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): – Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept. -
Page 31: Freezing And Storing Food (Depending On Model)
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Defrosted food may – store frozen food, only be re-frozen after it has been –... -
Page 32: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) – Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before Hints on home freezing placing them in the freezer. -
Page 33: Storage Time For Frozen Food
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Before placing food in the freezer Storage time for frozen food compartment The storage life of food is very variable, Set the temperature to 4 °C or colder even at a constant temperature of for approx. -
Page 34: Defrosting Frozen Goods
Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Defrosting frozen goods Cooling drinks To cool drinks quickly, place them in Never re-freeze partially or fully the refrigerator section, and switch on defrosted food. Defrosted food may the Super cool function. only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. -
Page 35: Defrosting
Defrosting properly. Too thick a layer of ice also Refrigerator section reduces cooling performance and thus The refrigerator section defrosts increases energy 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. -
Page 36: To Defrost
Defrosting Use a sponge or towel to soak up the To defrost defrosted water as often as The longer the frozen goods are necessary. left out at room temperature, the After defrosting faster they deteriorate. Carry out the defrosting procedure ... -
Page 37: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the electronic module or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: Risk of damage due to moisture – Cleaning agents containing soda, ingress. -
Page 38: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning
Cleaning and care Dismantling an adjustable shelf Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel). Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The display goes out and the cooling function is switched off. -
Page 39: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories
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. -
Page 40: Cleaning The Door Seal
6 months. The door seal should be cleaned Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters regularly with clean water and then can be obtained from Miele, from your wiped dry with a cloth. dealer or from Miele's website. Cleaning the ventilation gaps Tip: The charcoal filter holder is dishwasher-proof. - Page 41 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.
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Page 42: Problem Solving Guide
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. - Page 43 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more covered or become too dusty. frequently and for Do not block the ventilation gaps. longer periods of time, ...
- Page 44 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 45 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.
- Page 46 Problem solving guide The interior lighting is not working. Problem Cause and remedy The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been switched on. not working. Switch the refrigeration appliance on. To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off automatically after approx.
- Page 47 Problem solving guide 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.
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Page 48: 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 49: Service
Service Contact in case of malfunction In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele Dealer or Miele Service. Contact information for Miele Service can be found at the end of this document. Please note that telephone calls may be... -
Page 50: Installation
Installation another one, because it is not equipped Installation with built-in heating units in the side Danger of damage and injury panels. due to the refrigeration appliance Location tipping over. This refrigeration appliance is very This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. -
Page 51: Ventilation
Installation Ventilation Risk of damage due to high humidity. If the ventilation gaps given are In environments with high humidity, not observed, the compressor will condensation can build up on run more frequently and for longer external refrigeration appliance periods. - Page 52 Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Top ventilation gap plinth, housing unit and above the The ventilation gap at the top of the appliance must each provide an appliance can be constructed in unobstructed airflow of at least different ways: 200 cm²...
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Page 53: Furniture Door Panel
Installation Furniture door panel Appliance Gap X [mm] for different furniture edge radii B Horizontal and vertical gaps door Depending on the style of kitchen thickness furniture the thickness and edge radius A [mm] of the furniture door and the gap that R1.2 runs around the door, vertically and horizontally, are specified. -
Page 54: Before Installing The Appliance
– The spacers (depending on model) K 32222 i, K 32223 i These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance K 32242 iF, K 32243 iF and the wall is maintained. - Page 55 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) Open the appliance door and remove If your old appliance had different the red safety catch ...
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Page 56: Building-In Dimensions
Installation 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. -
Page 57: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door
Installation Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door The door hinges are set ex works to enable the appliance door to be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the appliance door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. -
Page 58: Changing The Door Hinging
Installation 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: ... - Page 59 Installation 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. Remove screws completely. Fit bracket on the opposite side and loosely fit screws .
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Page 60: Changing The Hinging Of The Freezer Compartment Door
Installation 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 fitted screws ... -
Page 61: Installing The Appliance
Installation Installing the appliance Two people are required for installing the appliance. Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. Secure the housing unit against Screw door catch into place on the tipping. - Page 62 Installation To install the appliance, you will need Parts required for installation: the following tools: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – For installing the appliance in its housing unit: * These parts are only supplied with appliances with a niche height of 140 cm or more.
- Page 63 Installation – For fitting the furniture door: Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit. ** Quantity depends on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors. All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
- Page 64 Installation Risk of damage to the fixing bracket and cover. The cover on the fixing bracket can easily become detached. Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket. Close the covers. Push the appliance two thirds of the ...
- Page 65 Installation With 16 mm thick unit walls only: Clip spacers and on the right- hand side of the hinges. Open the appliance door. Remove the cover . Loosely fit the connecting bracket using the screws . Tip: Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of the connecting bracket.
- Page 66 Installation Installing the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the appliance doors may not close properly once the furniture door has been fitted. This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accumulate and lead to faults in the appliance.
- Page 67 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. Pull the refrigeration appliance forwards by the appropriate dimension.
- Page 68 Installation Securing the refrigeration appliance in the niche Push the loose fixing brackets against the housing unit wall. Press the appliance against the side of the housing unit on the hinge side. Secure the fixing bracket to the housing unit side wall with the ...
- Page 69 Installation Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 140 cm To enhance the stability of the appliance in the 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.
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Page 70: Fitting The Furniture Door
Installation 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. - Page 71 Installation Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Slide the side cover onto the fixing bracket on the side opposite the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if required). ...
- Page 72 Installation Open the appliance door. X: side adjustments Hang the furniture door onto the Slide the furniture door. adjusting bolts . Y: height adjustment Loosely attach the nuts on the adjusting bolts. A gap of 8 mm is set between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
- Page 73 Installation Open the cover. Whilst counterholding the adjusting Fit the screws into the holes . bolts with a screwdriver, tighten Tip: Pre-drill the holes. the nuts with a spanner. The cover strip must be Risk of damage to the fixing completely hidden in the niche and bracket and cover.
- Page 74 Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the furniture door and the housing unit. A distance of approx. 2 mm is required. Replace the cover and click it into place. Loosen the screws at the top of Close the covers on the fixing the appliance door and the screw ...
- Page 75 Installation 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. To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door.
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Page 76: Electrical Connection
Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for the required safety of the appliance connection to an AC single-phase 220–... - Page 79 Tel: +65 6735 1191 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Fax: 011-46 900 001 Fax: +65 6735 1161 800-MIELE (64353) E-mail: customercare@miele.in E-Mail: info@miele.com.sg E-Mail: info@miele.ae Internet: www.miele.in Internet: www.miele.sg Website: www.miele.ae Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
- Page 80 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 en – GB M.-Nr. 11 445 100 / 00...
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