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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
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M.-Nr. 11 450 680

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US M.-Nr. 11 450 680...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................14 Saving energy ....................15 Guide to the appliance ..................17 Control panel ....................... 17 Explanation of symbols ..................18 Accessories ....................... 19 Accessories supplied ..................19 Optional accessories................... 19 Switching on and off ..................
  • Page 3 Contents Carbon filter replacement indicator  ..............40 Storing food in the refrigerator section............42 Different storage zones ..................42 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....... 43 Notes on buying food..................44 Storing food correctly..................44 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone............
  • Page 4 Contents Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............. 69 Replacing the carbon filters ................69 Frequently Asked Questions ................71 Causes of noises ....................82 Customer Service....................83 Contact in the event of a fault ................83 Appliance warranty and product registration ............83 Information for dealers ..................

  • 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 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. ...
  • Page 7 – Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply. – Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. – Contact Miele Customer Service.  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 a combustible gas/air mixture building up.
  • Page 8 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply.  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele authorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
  • Page 9 Installation, maintenance, and repairs, installation work on the fresh water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only ever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
  • Page 10 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instructions.  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
  • Page 11 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 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by 2 people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – scratching the surface coating. Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal operation.  The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penetrates the airways.

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposing of your old appliance 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, are environmentally friendly for disposal compounds, and components which...

  • Page 15: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly Maintenance ventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Away from heat sources Near a heat source (radiator, (radiator, range/oven). oven). Where the ideal room Where the ambient room temperature is approx.
  • Page 16 Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy 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

    For selecting and deselecting for the whole appliance settings mode b Optical interface i For deactivating the temperature/ (for Miele Service only) door alarm c For selecting the refrigerator or j Display with temperature and freezer section symbols (symbols only visible in...

  • Page 18: Explanation Of Symbols

    Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function  Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally turning off the appliance, adjusting the temperature, turning on the automatic SuperCool/SuperFreeze functions or entering settings  Ice cube maker For switching the ice cube maker on and off, setting the water quantity, rinsing the ice cube maker, setting the cleaning position of the ice cube tray;...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Optional accessories bottles more secure when you open and close the appliance door. A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your Butter dish appliance. Accessories are available to order via...
  • Page 20 Accessories KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filter with holder Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant odors in the refrigerator section for improved air quality. The carbon filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary. Now activate the carbon filter replacement indicator in Settings mode (see “Selecting additional settings”...

  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before first use Operating the appliance A light touch on the sensors is all that is Packaging material required to operate this appliance.  Remove all packaging material from A tone will sound each time a sensor is the inside of the appliance.
  • Page 22 Switching on and off When the door is opened, the interior Individual settings can be set for each lighting comes on and the LED lighting zone. on the shelves becomes brighter until it reaches its maximum brightness. When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the sensor button for the Freezer Zone and the alarm symbol ...

  • Page 23: Switching Off The Appliance

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

  • Page 24: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off 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 shut, there is a danger of bacteria building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance.

  • Page 25: The Correct Temperature

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

  • Page 26: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature for the refrigerator/freezer section In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the current average refrigerator and freezer sections are set separately. temperature and the current temperature in the warmest part of the freezer.
  • Page 27 The correct temperature The following information appears on If you have adjusted the temperature, the display when the sensors are wait for approx. 6 hours if the touched: appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is –...

  • Page 28: 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 kept at between 32°F  You can now adjust the temperature and 37°F (0 °C and 3 °C). However, if in the PerfectFresh Pro zone by you would like it to be warmer or colder, touching the ...

  • Page 29: Using Automatic Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off automatic SuperCool The automatic SuperCool function The automatic SuperCool function turns off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The automatic SuperCool function can The appliance will then continue to be used to rapidly reduce the operate at normal power.

  • Page 30: Automatic Superfreeze Function

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning on automatic SuperFreeze Automatic SuperFreeze function For freezing small quantities of food, the automatic SuperFreeze function should For best results, turn on automatic be turned on 6 hours beforehand. If SuperFreeze before putting fresh food you are freezing the maximum load of in the freezer.
  • Page 31 Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFreeze The automatic SuperFreeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer determines just how long the SuperFreeze function stays on. The SuperFreeze ...

  • Page 32: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a  Health risk caused by warning system to ensure that decomposing food. temperature increases in the freezer If the temperature in the freezer section do not go unnoticed and also remains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long prevents energy from being wasted time, the frozen food may start to...

  • Page 33: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Cancelling the door alarm Door alarm If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be The refrigeration appliance is fitted with switched off. a warning system to prevent energy being wasted and food becoming warm if the appliance door is left open. An alarm will sound if the door is left open for too long.

  • Page 34: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Certain settings for the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault – the appliance being switched off by messages are suppressed mistake automatically, but the alarm symbol...

  • Page 35: Temperature Unit (Celsius Or Fahrenheit)

    Selecting additional settings Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C.  By touching the  or  sensor, you Degrees Fahrenheit °F is the factory can now select whether the safety setting. lock is activated or deactivated:  0: the safety lock is deactivated Setting the temperature display to 1 : the safety lock is activated.
  • Page 36 Selecting additional settings Setting the temperature display to Fahrenheit  You can now select °C by touching the  or  sensors.  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the  symbol will flash. ...

  • Page 37: Audible Signals

    Selecting additional settings Audible signals  The appliance has audible signals such as the button tone and the door and temperature alarms.  Touch the settings sensor to exit settings mode. You can turn the button tone and the If you do not do this, the appliance door alarm on and off, but you cannot electronics will exit settings mode turn off the temperature alarm.

  • Page 38: Display Brightness

    Selecting additional settings Display brightness  You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light conditions in the room.  Now touch the  or  sensors to select: The display brightness can be adjusted 0: keypad tone off; door alarm off incrementally from 1 to 3.

  • Page 39: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode  The refrigeration appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: – The interior lighting when the 1 : Dimmest setting appliance door is opened 2 : Medium setting...

  • Page 40: Carbon Filter Replacement Indicator

    Selecting additional settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Turning on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.  Touch the Settings sensor. Turning off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
  • Page 41 Selecting additional settings Activating the carbon filter replacement indicator or resetting the counter  Touch the OK sensor button to confirm the selection. The selected setting is applied; the  Touch the settings sensor button.  symbol flashes. All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the ...

  • Page 42: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Do not load more than a maximum of 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance Due to natural air circulation, there are door. different temperature zones in the refrigerator section.  Risk of fire from electrical Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest appliances.

  • Page 43: 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 in the top section of the door. section Use this for storing butter so that it Not all food is suitable for refrigeration remains spreadable and cheese so that at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)

  • Page 44: Notes On Buying Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Ensure that food stored in the in the appliance is an important factor refrigerator section is in packaging or in determining how long it stays fresh, covered properly (some exceptions and how long it can be kept in the apply in the PerfectFresh Pro zone).

  • Page 45: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Thanks to the optimum storage The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided conditions in the PerfectFresh Pro zone into two compartments: for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and The Info system (shown here in dairy products, food remains fresh for sections) above the PerfectFresh Pro longer, and flavor and vitamins are zone helps you to choose the correct...

  • Page 46: 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: Regulating humidity in the humidity- – fresh fish and shellfish; controlled compartment A slide control is used to regulate the –...
  • Page 47 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone  High humidity (/) in the humidity- If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example food loses controlled compartment is achieved its crispness or starts to shrivel up solely through the moisture contained after only a short storage time), in the food stored, i.e.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Moving the shelf/shelf with shelf lighting Tip: Only move the door shelves/bottle By adjusting the position of the shelf shelves in the door when they are with lighting in the refrigerator section, empty.

  • Page 49: 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 are on telescopic rails, and can be optional accessory (see “Accessories - removed for filling, emptying or cleaning Optional accessories”).

  • Page 50: Moving The Carbon Filter

    Adjusting the interior fittings The holder for the carbon filters sits on Take care when cleaning the the protective strip at the back of the appliance that you do not wash the adjustable shelf. special lubricant out of the telescopic rails. ...

  • Page 51: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food reabsorb it during the defrosting Always observe USDA food safety process, and very little water collects guidelines. around the defrosted food.  Risk of fire from electrical Storing frozen food appliances. Never re-freeze partially or fully Operating electrical devices in the defrosted food.

  • Page 52: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before Tips for home freezing placing it in the freezer.
  • Page 53 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)  When freezing more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of fresh food, switch on the If the ventilation slots are obstructed, SuperFrost function for some time the cooling performance will before placing the food in the freezer decrease and energy consumption...
  • Page 54 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods The storage life of food is very variable, Never re-freeze partially or fully even at a constant temperature of 0°F defrosted food. Defrosted food may (-18°C). Decomposition processes also only be re-frozen after it has been take place in frozen food, albeit at a cooked.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories  Risk of injury from broken glass! Using the cool pack Bottles and cans of drinks, The cool pack prevents the temperature particularly carbonated drinks, can in the freezer section from rising too burst when frozen.

  • Page 56: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it must be connected to a water supply (see “Installation – Water supply”).  Risk to health due to contaminated water. Consuming polluted water can lead to illnesses. The first 3 batches of ice cubes made after the ice cube maker is The ice cube drawer ...

  • Page 57: Turning The Ice Cube Maker On/Off

    Making ice cubes Turning the ice cube maker on/ The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer if you do not want to make any ice cubes. Check that the ice cube drawer is If the ice cube maker is turned off, the empty before turning the ice cube ice cube drawer can be used as an maker on.

  • Page 58: 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 amount of ice cubes made by the The size of the ice cubes depends on machine depends on the temperature in the quantity of water being taken in. the Freezer Zone.

  • Page 59: Turning The Ice Cube Maker On/Off With The On/Off Button

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

  • Page 60: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Freezer Zone  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! The appliance is equipped with a Do not use any mechanical or other “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts types of aids which are not automatically. recommended by the manufacturer The moisture generated in the to accelerate the defrosting process.

  • Page 61: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! Cleaning and conditioning agents Unplug the appliance or trip the used inside the appliance must be circuit breaker. food safe.  To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use Do not damage the coolant pipework.

  • Page 62: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Check that the ice cube drawer is empty before selecting “Rinse the ice  Risk to health due to cube maker”. Otherwise, the water will contaminated water. empty onto the contents of the Bacteria can develop in water which drawer.

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care You will hear the ice cube tray turning to Cleaning the ice cube tray a slanted position. Clean the ice cube tray:  Wait until the ice cube tray has – Before switching off the ice cube stopped moving before continuing.
  • Page 64 Cleaning and care  Remove the ice cube drawer. Setting the cleaning position This setting can only be selected if the The ice cube tray cannot be removed ice cube maker is on. and must be cleaned in place.  Empty the ice cube drawer. ...

  • Page 65: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Dismantling the shelf/shelf with Preparing the appliance for lighting cleaning   Turn the appliance off. Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning. The display goes out and the cooling The stainless steel trim with LED function is turned off.
  • Page 66 Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door shelves Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelves in a dishwasher. To remove the stainless steel trim, proceed as follows:  Place the door/bottle shelf with the  Grasp the plastic surround on the front side on the work surface.

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care The following parts can be cleaned in Cleaning the interior and the dishwasher: accessories The maximum temperature of the The appliance should be cleaned dishwasher program selected must regularly (at least once a month). not exceed 131°F (55°C). Clean up any spills, stains, or food Contact with natural dyes from immediately.

  • Page 68: Cleaning The Door Seal

    A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.  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).

  • Page 69: Starting Up The Appliance After Cleaning

    Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters  Switch on the automatic SuperCool can be obtained from Miele Customer Service, from your dealer, or from function for a while so that the Miele’s website.
  • Page 70 Cleaning and care  Remove both carbon filters and place the new filters with the surrounding edge pointing downward in the holder.  Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of any of the adjustable shelves so that it clicks into position.

  • Page 71: Frequently Asked Questions

    Check whether the 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 Technical Service for assistance. The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high.
  • Page 72 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps are obstructed or dusty. ing on more frequently  Do not block the ventilation gaps. and for longer periods  Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to of time;...
  • Page 73 The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged and needs to be  Contact Miele Service. replaced. Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli- ...
  • Page 74 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The  symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You can-  Completely deactivate the safety lock (see not switch the appli- “Selecting additional settings”, section “Activating ance off.
  • Page 75 If it has, cook it before freezing it again. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display.  Contact Miele Technical Service. There is a fault. “FE*” appears on the  Contact Miele Service. display.
  • Page 76 Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution You cannot turn the ice The appliance is not connected to the power supply cube maker on. or is not switched on.  Reconnect to the power supply and switch the appliance back on.
  • Page 77 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The ice cube maker is The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity of only producing small water supplied. You are able to set this quantity as ice cubes. required. ...
  • Page 78 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 is on: The display is black and the appliance is cooling.
  • Page 79 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The LED lighting on one The shelf is not sitting correctly on the shelf of the shelves is not supports. working.  Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the shelf supports. The shelf has a metal disc (contacts) at the front left corner which supplies power to the LED lighting.
  • Page 80 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The LED lighting is not Liquid has come into contact with the LED lighting on working on any of the a shelf or the metal contacts in the left-hand shelf shelves. supports. The safety shut-off mechanism has switched off the LED lighting on all the shelves.
  • Page 81 Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The door to the Freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening Zone will not open be- and closing the door is preventing the door from cause it has been opening.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Customer Service

    Customer Service Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Customer Service call-out online at www.miele.com/service.

  • Page 84: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode  The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in “Demo mode”. In this mode, the control  Touch and hold the  button. panel and interior lighting are active but the compressor remains off. Turning on demo mode ...
  • Page 85 Information for dealers Turning off Demo mode The  symbol is illuminated in the display.  Touch the  or  sensor so that the symbol 0 appears in the display (meaning: Demo mode is inactive).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.

  • Page 86: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation – The plug and power cord must not Installation information touch the back of the appliance as Side-by-side they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance. The appliance has two side-wall heaters encased in foam and can be installed –...

  • Page 87: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate class The air at the back wall of the appliance warms up. Therefore the cabinet must The appliance is designed for use within be constructed in such a way that a certain climate range (ambient ensures unhindered ventilation (see temperatures) and should not be used “Built-in dimensions”).

  • Page 88: Cabinet Doors

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Cabinet doors If you wish to fit a grille in the ventilation openings, the ventilation An upper cabinet door for the openings must be larger than 31 refrigerator section and a lower cabinet square inches. The passage volume door for the freezer section are of 31 square inches is the total area required.
  • Page 89 *INSTALLATION* Installation Calculation of cabinet door size The width of the cabinet door depends on the style of the kitchen and the gap between the unit door panels. When calculating the height of the cabinet door, remember that the top edge of the door must be at the same height as that of the doors of the adjacent units.
  • Page 90 *INSTALLATION* Installation Cabinet door dimensions  /  height of freezer section cabinet door   /  height of refrigerator section cabinet door   Refrigerator section cabinet door  Freezer section cabinet door  Refrigerator section appliance door  Freezer section appliance door  Fitted unit cover panel  Fitted unit cabinet base...
  • Page 91 *INSTALLATION* Installation – Height of freezer section cabinet 27 3/8" (695 mm) door  9/16" (15 mm) 1. The freezer section cabinet door 24 3/4" (629 mm) must be at least A = 27 3/8" (695 mm) to cover the bottom section 38 15/16" (989 mm) of the appliance. 70 3/8" (1788 mm) 2.

  • Page 92: Before Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installing the appliance  Before installation, remove the bag of installation and other accessories from the appliance and remove the profile strip from the outer appliance door.  Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance ...
  • Page 93 *INSTALLATION* Installation Wall spacer at the back At a furniture depth of less than 21 3/4'' (553 mm), you can remove the wall spacer from the back of the appliance so that you can push the appliance right into the niche. Removing the wall spacer can increase energy consumption as there is then a smaller ventilation area.

  • Page 94: Installation Dimensions

    If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation that it has precisely the correct dimensions. The specified ventilation grille dimensions must be observed to ensure that the appliance functions correctly. Niche height Freezer section KFNS 37692 iDE-1 69 3/4“-70 3/8” 27 3/8" (695 mm) (1772-1788 mm)

  • Page 95: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Doors

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of Changing the door hinges the appliance doors Always change the door hinging with The door hinges are set to enable the the assistance of another person. appliance doors to be opened wide. The appliance is supplied with right- However, if the opening angle of the hand hinging.
  • Page 96 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open both appliance doors.  Remove the door shelves/bottle shelves from the appliance door. Danger of injury! The hinges can snap closed. Leave them open.  Remove the covers , , , and .  Slightly loosen the hinge screws  and .
  • Page 97 *INSTALLATION* Installation Unscrew the soft-close mechanism  The soft-close mechanism folds in when dismantled.  Place the door with the front facing down on a stable surface.  Remove the soft-close mechanism  from the ball joint.  Undo the screws  completely. ...
  • Page 98 *INSTALLATION* Installation Fastening the soft-close mechanism  Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards.  Using a screwdriver, remove the ball joint  and screw it into the adjacent hole.  Now turn over the appliance door so that outer side faces upwards (hinges remain open).

  • Page 99: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Building in the appliance Two people are required to install the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid cabinet, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the cabinetry against tipping.  Push appliance doors  and  onto screws ...
  • Page 100 *INSTALLATION* 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 building the appliance into the niche:...
  • Page 101 *INSTALLATION* Installation – For installing the cabinet doors: If the appliance is hinged on the left, slide the lugs into the right-hand opening of the holder.  Risk of damage to the securing bracket and cover. The cover on the securing bracket can easily become detached.
  • Page 102 *INSTALLATION* Installation With 5/8" (16 mm) thick cabinet walls only:  Close the covers.  Push the appliance two-thirds of the  Clip the spacers  and  onto the way into the built-in niche. Take care right of the hinges. not to trap the power cord when pushing the appliance into its niche.
  • Page 103 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Carefully remove the protective film from the sealing strip .  Stick the sealing strip  onto the side of the appliance on which the door will open, flush with the front.  Remove the cover . 1. Align the sealing strip with the ...
  • Page 104 *INSTALLATION* Installation Building in the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the doors may not close properly once the cabinet doors have been installed. This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accumulate, and cause the appliance to malfunction.
  • Page 105 *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche Important for cabinetry with door fittings (such as stubs and seals). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 1 5/8" (42 mm) to the front edges of the door fittings.
  • Page 106 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed  Place the covers  and  on the securing bracket.  Push the loose securing bracket against the cabinet wall. ...

  • Page 107: Fitting The Cabinet Doors

    An installation set or an extra pair of supplied between the appliance and the securing brackets is available from cabinet base: Miele Customer Service or from specialist retailers for the installation of large or divided cabinet doors. Complete the following steps on both doors.
  • Page 108 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the cabinet door on a stable surface with the outer side facing downward. Tip: Push up the installation aids together with the cabinet front until they are at the same height as the neighboring unit doors. ...
  • Page 109 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door.  Attach the side cover  to the mounting frame on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the cabinet door over and attach the handle (if required).  Hang the cabinet door on adjusting bolts .
  • Page 110 *INSTALLATION* Installation  While counterholding the adjusting X: side adjustments bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten  Move the cabinet door. the nuts . Y: height adjustment  The filler strip  must not protrude; it must completely disappear into the The distance between the appliance niche.
  • Page 111 *INSTALLATION* Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the cabinet door and the housing unit. A distance of approximately 1/16" (2 mm) is required.  Open the cover.  Fit the screws  into the holes . Tip: Pre-drill the holes.  Risk of damage to the securing bracket and cover.
  • Page 112 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Replace the top covers  and click them into place.  Close the covers on the securing brackets. The appliance is properly installed in the niche if: – The doors close properly. – The doors are not sitting against the cabinet carcase.

  • Page 113: Water Connection

     Disconnect the refrigeration The stainless steel hose must only appliance from the power supply be replaced by an original Miele part. before connecting it to the water The food-grade, stainless steel hose supply. is available to order from the Miele...

  • Page 114: Water Supply

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The stainless steel hose supplied is 4' 11" (1.5 m) m long. Water supply Ensure that the connections are tight and leak-proof.  Risk of damage to the stainless steel hose. The water supply from the faucet to the ice cube maker has been interrupted.
  • Page 115 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Secure the water line  to the casing  Risk of damage! using the retaining clip . Do not overtighten the union nut, as  Slowly open the faucet in the water this can cause damage. supply line and check the whole ...

  • Page 116: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the appliance into the power  Danger of electric shock! supply. This allows coolant and refrigerator oil to settle in accordance The appliance must only be switched with regulations. on when it has been installed in accordance with the installation Ensure that the voltage of the main...
  • Page 117 *INSTALLATION* Installation The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an an emergency so that the appliance can inverter such as those used with an be quickly disconnected from the autonomous energy source e.g. solar electrical supply in case of an power.
  • Page 119 Customer 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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