Removing Compartments From The Refrigerator Section; Removing The Freezer Baskets - Miele KF 2981 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Adjusting the interior fittings
Removing compartments from
the refrigerator section
The compartments in the refrigerator
section sit on telescopic runners and
can be removed for filling, emptying, or
cleaning:
 Pull the compartment out a little bit.
 Using both hands, grasp the
compartment frame from below and
push the compartment downwards
so that the rear end disengages and
lifts upwards.
 Pull the compartment forwards to
remove it.
Push the telescopic runners back in
to avoid damaging them.
Be careful not to wash out the
special lubricant in the telescopic
runners during cleaning.
Wipe the telescopic runners with a
damp cloth to clean them.
 To reinsert the compartment, position
it on the telescopic runners so that it
clicks into place.
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Removing the freezer baskets

The freezer baskets can also be
removed if necessary (e.g. for cleaning).
 Open the lower appliance door as
wide as possible.
 Pull the freezer basket out as far as it
will go.
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 Raise the snap fastening  on both
sides, unclip, and carefully lift the
basket out.
 To replace it, pull the telescopic
runners  out as far as they will go.
 Place the freezer basket back in.
 Slide the basket all the way back in
until it engages in the snap fastening.