Miele K 2601 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele K 2601 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation Instructions
Refrigerators
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en- US, CA
M.-Nr. 10 785 070

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerators To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en- US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 070...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 12 Installation...................... 13 Installation location ....................13 Climate class ....................13 Installation notes ....................14 Adjoining cabinetry/units.................. 14 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............15 Ventilation ......................15 Door hinge......................
  • Page 3 Performing a Self Test ..................68 Switching on the Door Assistant  ............... 69 Switching off the Door Assistant  ............... 71 Miele@home ......................71 Switching off Demo Mode .................. 75 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........76 Switching Sabbath Mode  on or off ..............78 Switching on, switching off, or resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter  ..
  • Page 4 Contents Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......89 Notes on buying food.................... 90 Storing food correctly.................... 90 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ...............  91 MastertFresh zone....................91 Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator ......91 Dry compartment with adjustable temperature..........
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT 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 refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. ...
  • Page 7  If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used.
  • Page 8 Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per- formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.  Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician.
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 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 12: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposing of your old appli- ance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during Electronic and electrical appliances transportation. The packaging materials contain many valuable materials. They used are selected from materials which also contain certain materials, com- are environmentally friendly for disposal pounds, and components which were...
  • Page 13: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation If installation near a heat source is un- Installation location avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance should be installed in a mum distances between the appliance dry, well-ventilated room. and the heat source: When deciding where to install your re- –...
  • Page 14: Installation Notes

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation notes  Risk of damage due to high hu- midity.  Risk of damage and injury due to In environments with high humidity, the refrigeration appliance tipping condensation can build up on exter- over. nal refrigeration appliance panels, This refrigeration appliance is very which can cause corrosion.
  • Page 15: Load-Bearing Capacity Of The Niche Floor

    Do not block the ventilation gaps. When fully loaded, the weight of the re- The ventilation gaps must never be frigeration appliance is approx.: obstructed. K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 717 lbs Door hinge (325 kg)  Risk of damage and injury when...
  • Page 16: Side-By-Side

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side-by-side If the door hinges of the refrigeration appliances are next to each other, This appliance can be installed side-by- you must take into account the thick- side with another refrigeration appli- ness of the cabinet fronts and door ance.
  • Page 17 *INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall If the appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them, they will need to be joined together with the side-by-side in- stallation kit. In addition, you must in- stall the side panel heater to prevent condensation from forming and any re- sulting damage.
  • Page 18: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Position of the electrical connections – The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9” above the floor. The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
  • Page 19 *INSTALLATION* Installation K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 3/8" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...
  • Page 20 *INSTALLATION* Installation K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 3/8" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...
  • Page 21 *INSTALLATION* Installation K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 3/8" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...
  • Page 22: Dimensions When The Appliance Door Is Open (Opening Angle 90°/115°)

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°) 90° K 2601 Vi, 26 5/8" Cabinet front Door handle 11 2/3" K 2611 Vi (677 mm) max. 1 1/2" (296 mm) (38 mm) K 2801 Vi, 32 5/8" Cabinet front Door handle 14 1/3" K 2811 Vi (829 mm) max.
  • Page 23: Dimensions Of The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions of the cabinet front K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 23 3/4" (604 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥ 102 – 132 mm)
  • Page 24 *INSTALLATION* Installation K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 29 3/4" (756 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥ 102 – 132 mm)
  • Page 25 *INSTALLATION* Installation K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi 35 3/4" (908 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥ 102 – 132 mm)
  • Page 26: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Building in the appliance Before starting... It is essential to read these installa- tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. The appliance should be installed by a suitably qualified tradesman in ac- cordance with these installation in- structions.
  • Page 27: Tools Required

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Weight of cabinet front – Cordless drill Before installing the cabinet front, en- sure that the weight of the door does – TX 20 screwdriver not exceed the maximum permitted: – Hammer drill Appliance Max. weight – Drill bits in various sizes, depending of cabinet on materials front...
  • Page 28: Aligning The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation niche  Check the installation dimensions (see “Installation – Installation dimen- sions”).  Check the position of the electrical connection. The length of the power cord is 9' 10" (3 m). The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
  • Page 29: Before Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation  Before installation, remove any ac- cessories from the back of the appli- ance.  Check the refrigeration appliance for damage during transportation. Do not install a damaged refrigera- tion appliance.  Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered.
  • Page 30: Preparing The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the installation niche  Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tipping over. This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the doors are open. The building-in niche must be se- cured to the wall behind it and/or above it with several screws.
  • Page 31 *INSTALLATION* Installation The anti-tip brackets prevent the refrig-  Risk of injury and damage due to eration appliance from tipping. tipping refrigeration appliance. The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too the building-in niche securely to the high up, they cannot be used to se- surrounding walls.
  • Page 32 *INSTALLATION* Installation Fixing screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack. Securing with a wooden wedge  Secure the building-in niche to the wall behind it and/or above it as re- quired using the anti-tip brackets . Securing to a concrete wall Securing to a wooden wall...
  • Page 33: Pushing The Appliance Into The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Pushing the appliance into the niche Then push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the electrical connection! If you are installing several refrigera- tion appliances side by side, now se- cure the appliances to one another (see the installation instructions for the side-by-side installation kit).
  • Page 34: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Carefully push the refrigeration appli- Aligning the refrigeration appliance ance into the niche. The installation aids  on the appli-  If the refrigeration appliance cannot ance door provide assistance with the be pushed into the niche (because alignment of the refrigeration appli- the floor is uneven, for example), un- ance in the building-in niche.
  • Page 35 *INSTALLATION* Installation Cabinet-front thickness of 1 1/2” (38 mm) The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad-  Position the supplied spacers  on justed from the front of the appliance. both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the ...
  • Page 36 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: 5/16” (8 mm) socket) or a TX 20 screwdriver . Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet.  Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: 5/16”...
  • Page 37: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche  Risk of damage if the feet are adjusted too much. The rear adjustable feet can be dam- aged. Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7/16”...
  • Page 38 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door. If it is not possible to secure the appli- ance at the top, it can be attached to the niche with the side fixing plates:  Screw the fixing plate lugs  at the top and bottom to the cabinets/units adjacent to the appliance.
  • Page 39: Preparing The Cabinet Fronts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the cabinet fronts  Open the appliance door as far as it will go.  Unscrew the angle trims  from both sides of the appliance door and place the trims and screws to one side – they will be required later.
  • Page 40 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Remove the nuts and washers  from the threaded bolts  and store them in a safe place – they will be re- quired later.  Take the mounting frame  off the  Place the cabinet front on a firm sur- appliance door by removing it up- face, with the external side facing wards.
  • Page 41 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Secure the mounting frame  to the top of the cabinet front, using 6 to 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frame has several differ- ent types of holes to take account of a  For inset fronts: only secure the variety of cabinet fronts.
  • Page 42: Securing And Aligning The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing and aligning the cabinet front  Now insert the angle trims  on both sides as far as they will go into the provided spaces in the mounting frame .  Open the appliance door and hang the cabinet front on its frame ...
  • Page 43 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Align the depth of the cabinet front via the gaps in the angle trims .  Press the angle trims  into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them on loosely at first. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E.
  • Page 44 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the washers and nuts  back in position and tighten the nuts . The cabinet front is now secured.  Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .  Open the appliance door.  Remove the spacers  from the cab- inet front.
  • Page 45 *INSTALLATION* Installation Mounting the fixing bracket The fixing bracket is used to secure the cabinet front to the bottom of the appli- ance door. Do not mount the fixing bracket until the appliance (or side-by-side combi- nation, if applicable) has been in- stalled and the cabinet front has been aligned.
  • Page 46: Securing The Covers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Tighten the screw at the bottom of  Click the cover  onto the fixing the appliance door. bracket. Securing the covers  The top cover  must be assembled as follows before it can be installed:  Install the cover  to the fixing bracket .
  • Page 47 *INSTALLATION* Installation Mounting the cover in a side-by-side combination  Insert the joining peg (from the side- by-side kit) halfway into the channel in the cover for the left-hand appli- ance. Cover viewed from the side  Place the second cover onto the pin and press the two covers together.
  • Page 48: Securing The Toe-Kick Ventilation Grille And Toe-Kick Cover

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Fit the cover  to the light contact switch. Securing the toe-kick ventilation  Secure both sides of the appliance grille and toe-kick cover using at least 3 clips  for the cov- ers.  Click the toe-kick ventilation grille  onto the bottom of the appliance toe- kick.
  • Page 49: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap-  Risk of fire and damage due to pliance door insufficient ventilation. If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently, the compres- sor will run more frequently and for longer periods. The door hinges are set ex works to en- This causes increased energy con- able the appliance door to be opened...
  • Page 50: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the appliance into the power  Risk of electric shock! supply. This allows coolant and refriger- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- The appliance must only be switched ulations.
  • Page 51 *INSTALLATION* Installation If the outlet is no longer accessible after Connecting the appliance 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 52: Saving Energy

    Saving 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 53 Saving 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 54: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Holder for the Active AirClean filter e Shelves f Hanging drawer for storing small food items g Interior lighting h Fruit and vegetable drawer i Moisture regulator j Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta- bles...
  • Page 55 Guide to the appliance The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold storage compartment according to EN ISO 15502.
  • Page 56: Main Screen

    (only visible when the Automatic SuperCool function has been switched on) b Temperature display (target temperature) c Sensor control  for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e Sensor control  for adjusting various settings in Settings mode...
  • Page 57: Settings Mode

    The system restarts and is checked for faults or malfunctions (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Door Assistant Switch on ( Push2Open Pull2Open ) or switch off (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- Miele@home tus (see “Selecting additional settings”)
  • Page 58 Guide to the appliance * Switch off Demo Mode * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)  Reset to default settings Factory Default (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Sabbath Mode Switch on or off (see “Selecting additional settings”) ...
  • Page 59: Accessories

    Accessories Active AirClean filters Accessories supplied The Active AirClean filters neutralize un- Appliance plug pleasant odors in the refrigerator sec- tion and stop odors from being trans- Labels for the MasterFresh zone ferred to the food. Each type of food has its own charac- teristics which determine the specific Insert the supplied Active AirClean fil- storage conditions it requires.
  • Page 60: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Metal filler panel for inset fronts Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Active AirClean filters See “Accessories supplied” for a de- scription. Active AirClean filters with holder The Active AirClean filters neutralize un-...
  • Page 61: Before First Use

    Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant Before first use (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the appliance to stand for ap- The Door Assistant helps you to open prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to the appliance door. the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions.
  • Page 62: Adhering Labels For The Masterfresh Zone

    Before first use Adhering labels for the MasterFresh – Dry compartment for food which zone goes off quickly  Remove the label from the foil and stick it onto the frame of the dry com- partment (see “Product description”). Tip: If you are not satisfied with the po- sitioning of the labels, you can easily pull them off and stick them on again.
  • Page 63: Operating The Refrigeration Appliance

    Before first use Settings mode  Operating the refrigeration ap- pliance In Settings mode , you can select different refrigeration appliance func- The touch display can be scratched tions and alter their settings to some by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., extent (see “Selecting additional set- pens.
  • Page 64: Starting Up For The First Time

    – Set the Temperature Unit (degrees Celsius) or (degrees °C °F Fahrenheit) – Set up Miele@home  Select Continue if you wish to set up now (to do this, follow Miele@home the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).
  • Page 65: Switching On And Off

     Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- on when the appliance door is opened. cuit breaker. Miele will appear, followed by the main  Clean the refrigeration appliance. screen on the refrigeration appliance ...
  • Page 66: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings In settings mode , certain settings The display is unlocked briefly so you can be adjusted and functions selected, can adjust the setting as required. Clos- allowing you to adjust the machine to ing the appliance door will reactivate suit your requirements.
  • Page 67: Adjusting The Temperature In The Masterfresh Zone (Dry Compartment)

    Selecting additional settings Switching Eco Mode  on or Adjusting the temperature in the MasterFresh zone (dry compartment)  Eco Mode is useful when going on vaca- tion, for example, if you do not wish to  In Settings mode , use the  and switch off the appliance completely or  sensor controls to select Master-...
  • Page 68: Performing A Self Test

     sensor control.  Make a note of the error message(s) displayed.  Contact Miele Technical Service and inform them of the error message(s) on the display.  Confirm the message with OK.
  • Page 69: Switching On The Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings  Touch the  sensor control to return Switching on the Door Assis- to the previous menu level. tant  – Adjusting the intensity You can choose between the two Door Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open You can also adjust the intensity of the The default Door Assistant is Push2Open function.
  • Page 70 Selecting additional settings – Adjusting the duration of the Auto- – Adjusting the intensity Close function You can also adjust the intensity of the You can also adjust the duration for function. The lower the set in- Pull2Open how long the appliance door will remain tensity, the less force required when open until it closes automatically.
  • Page 71: Switching Off The Door Assistant

     Use the  and  sensor controls to – The Miele@mobile app. select and select OK to confirm – A Miele user account. The user ac- your selection. count can be created via the  Touch the  sensor control to return Miele@mobile app.
  • Page 72 Your refrigeration appliance‘s password Miele@home availability is its serial number, which can be found The ability to use the Miele@mobile app on the data plate. depends on the availability of the The data plate can be found in the inte- Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 73 Selecting additional settings  Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- Connecting your refrigeration appli- low the instructions in the app. ance via WPS Your router must be equipped with the  As soon as your refrigeration appli- WPS function for this connection op- ance has been integrated into your tion.
  • Page 74 Setting up Miele@home again tivate the connection. If you have changed your WiFi network,  In Settings mode , use the  and you can set up Miele@home again for  sensor controls to select your appliance. Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selection.
  • Page 75: Switching Off Demo Mode

    Selecting additional settings Resetting the network configuration Switching off Demo Mode  Reset the refrigeration appliance’s set- Demo mode allows the appliance to tings to the default settings when dis- be presented in the showroom with- posing of your refrigeration appliance, out the cooling system being selling it, or putting a used refrigera- switched on.
  • Page 76: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

    Selecting additional settings Resetting the settings to their default settings  You can reset the refrigeration appliance‘s settings to their default settings. Reset the refrigeration appliance’s settings to the default settings when disposing of your refrigeration appliance, selling it, or putting a used refrigeration appliance into operation.
  • Page 77  MasterFresh 32°F (0°C) (2 of 5 segments)  Eco Mode Switched off  Door Assistant Push2open  Miele@home Switched off  Sabbath Mode Switched off  Display Active AirClean Filter Switched on  Temperature in the refrigera- 37°F (4°C) tor section ...
  • Page 78: Switching Sabbath Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Sabbath Mode  on You can still select: or off – the sensor control for Settings mode  so that Sabbath Mode can be The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- switched off bath Mode to support the observance of religious customs.
  • Page 79: Switching On, Switching Off, Or Resetting The Display Active Airclean Filter

    Selecting additional settings Switching on the Display Active Air- Switching on, switching off, or Clean Filter  resetting the Display Active If the Display Active AirClean Filter AirClean Filter  been switched off once, it must be Display Active AirClean Filter will re- switched on again if required.
  • Page 80 Selecting additional settings Resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter  After you have replaced the Active Air- Clean filters, you must reset the Display Active AirClean Filter so that it can be dis- played again after 6 months. If you do not reset the display, it ap- pears again and again.
  • Page 81: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- and in the MasterFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a temperature of 39°F is not stored at the correct temperature (4°C) in the refrigerator section.
  • Page 82: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the dry Setting the temperature compartment of the MasterFresh  Touch the  sensor control to set the zone temperature. The temperature in the dry compart- The previously set temperature will ap- ment of the MasterFresh zone is main- pear.
  • Page 83: Using Automatic Supercool

    Using Automatic SuperCool Switching off Automatic SuperCool Automatic SuperCool func- tion   Touch the  sensor control to set the temperature. The Automatic SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the tempera- The  symbol is highlighted in color ture in the refrigerator section to its low- and the temperature value of 36°F (2°C) est setting (depending on the room is shown on the display.
  • Page 84: Door Alarm

    Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption if the door is left open. Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. message also ap- Close the door pears on the display.
  • Page 85: 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 86: Removing The Hanging Drawer

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the hanging drawer Removing the hanging drawer The hanging drawer can be fixed under The hanging drawer can be moved to any shelf in the refrigerator section. the left or right if required.  Pull the hanging drawer out. To clean the hanging drawer, remove it as follows: ...
  • Page 87: Removing Compartments From The Fridge Zone

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone The compartments in the Fridge Zone are on telescopic runners, and can be removed for filling, emptying, or clean- ing purposes:  Pull the compartment out a little bit.  Using both hands, grasp the com- partment frame from below and push the compartment downwards so that the rear end disengages and lifts up-...
  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: Storing Food In The Masterfresh Zone

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment MastertFresh zone with moisture regulator The MastertFresh 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 MasterFresh zone comprises a hu- midity-controlled and a dry compart- trolled compartment can be regulated...
  • Page 92 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The moisture regulator is used to regu- Tip: If the humidity level is too high and late the amount of moisture in the hu- a lot of moisture has collected in the midity-controlled compartment with compartment, select the  setting.
  • Page 93: Dry Compartment With Adjustable Temperature

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with adjustable Tip: This compartment is ideal for all temperature home-cooked meals as any micro- organisms that may still be present can- not multiply. The dry compartment is ideal for storing perishable foods such as: The temperature in the dry compart- –...
  • Page 94 Storing food in the MasterFresh 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 95: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. Refrigerator section and Mas- terFresh drawer The refrigerator section and the Master- Fresh drawer defrost automatically.
  • Page 96: 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 agents containing soda, am- monia, acids, or chloride ...
  • Page 97: 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 98: Cleaning The Door Seal

     The air vents should be cleaned on a tainers on both sides of the holder regular basis with a brush or vacuum from the rear and pull the holder cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- downwards diagonally from the uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- frame.
  • Page 99 Miele Technical Service, your lo- is a constant 0°F (-18°C) or colder. cal dealer, or via the Miele website.  Place food back in the appliance and close the door.
  • Page 100: 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 101 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov- ing on more frequently ered or become too dusty. and for longer periods  Do not block the ventilation gaps. of time;...
  • Page 102 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor runs Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at continuously. a lower speed when less cooling is required. This increases the compressor run time. An alarm sounds. The appliance door has been open for longer than 3 minutes.
  • Page 103 “Selecting additional settings – Switching Sabbath   on or off”). Mode “ There is a fault. F Please contact Miele Technical Service. ” ap-  Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and  Contact Technical Service.
  • Page 104 Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on. not working.  Turn the refrigeration appliance on. Sabbath Mode  function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the  symbol is shown on the display.
  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...
  • Page 108: Copyrights And Licenses

    Copyrights and licenses Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called open source license for the operation and control of the device/appliance. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected.
  • Page 111 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...
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