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To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
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M.-Nr. 11 000 000

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 11 000 000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................14 Saving energy ....................15 Guide to the appliance ..................17 Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ............. 18 Accessories ....................... 20 Accessories supplied ..................20 Optional accessories................... 21 Before using for the first time ................
  • Page 3 Contents Explanation of the different Settings ..............40 Switching Party mode  on or off ..............40 Switching Holiday mode  on/off ..............41 Using the minute minder  (QuickCool timer) ..........42 Switching the ice cube maker on and off..........43 Activating  or deactivating  the safety lock ..........44 Switching the refrigeration appliance off ...
  • Page 4 Contents Making ice cubes ....................60 Switching the ice cube maker on and off............60 Adjusting the interior fittings................61 Using accessories ....................61 Defrosting......................62 Cleaning and care ..................... 63 Cleaning agents....................63 Cleaning the ice cube tray................... 64 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning ..........

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor- rect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 7 - 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 ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
  • Page 8  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 9 - Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this appliance. This could damage the refrigeration appliance.  Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance.
  • Page 11  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care  Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.  Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap- pliance.
  • Page 13 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 them- selves in and endangering their lives.  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam- age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera- tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-...

  • Page 15: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
  • Page 16 Saving energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged 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 17: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c Fan d Door shelf / Egg tray e Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Storage drawer (CompactCase) g Bottle rack h Holder with active charcoal filter (Active AirClean) i Water container j Bottle shelf with bottle holder k Regulator for setting the humidity...

  • Page 18: Ice Cube Maker With Integrated Ice Cube Tray

    Guide to the appliance Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray The automatic ice cube maker is sup- plied with water from the water con- tainer (see chapter “Before using for the first time”, section “Water con- tainer”). An ice cube tray , in which the ice The ice cube maker can be turned off cubes are produced, is integrated in the independently of the refrigeration ap-...
  • Page 19 Guide to the appliance Symbols on the display Controls Symbol Meaning  Standby For switching on the whole refrigeration ap- pliance, for switching on the refrigerator section sep- arately  Settings mode For selecting settings (see “Selecting further settings”) / Minus/plus For altering a setting (e.g.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories Egg tray Accessories supplied Bottle holder Butter dish The flexible ribs grip the bottles se- curely when the door is opened and KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil- closed. ters with holder Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using The charcoal filters neutralise unpleas- the bottle rack to save space.

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Cool pack Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir- ectly (see back cover for contact de- The cool pack prevents the temperature tails) or from your Miele dealer.
  • Page 22 (iOS® or Android™ operating systems). To use the Miele@mobile app or Miele@home features, such as the op- tion to switch on SuperCool/Super- Freeze, you must insert the WiFi stick into your Miele refrigeration appliance and connect it to your WiFi network.

  • Page 23: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using for the first time  Risk of damage due to incorrect operation. Packaging material Liquids containing sugar, such as  Remove all packaging material from soft drinks, fruit juice and syrup or the inside of the appliance.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Appliance

    Before using for the first time However, you can also use the cooled Connecting the appliance water in the water container at any time.  Connect the appliance to the electri- The water container holds approx. 1 city supply as described in “Electrical litre of water.

  • Page 25: Switching On And Off

    The start screen is the screen from The welcome message which all settings can be selected. will appear in the dis- Miele - Willkommen play for approx. 3 seconds. If this does not happen and  ap- pears in the display, the safety lock is still activated (see “Selecting further...

  • Page 26: Switching Off The Refrigeration Appliance

    Switching on and off The display is divided into several fields Switching off the refrigeration for this purpose: appliance The temperature display for the refri- You can switch the appliance off in Set- gerator section is in the upper field. tings mode (see “Selecting further set- tings”).
  • Page 27 Switching on and off Switching off the refrigerator section separately °C The refrigerator section can be  switched off without having to switch  °C off the freezer section. As the refrigerator section is not being Standby cooled, the water in the water con- ...

  • Page 28: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section on Switching off for longer peri- separately (if previously switched off) ods of time If, during a long absence, the refri-  geration appliance is switched off  but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a risk of mould forming ...

  • Page 29: 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- We recommend a temperature of 4 °C pliance. Bacteria will cause food which in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 30: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set inde- °C pendently of one another.   Touch the temperature display for the  °C section you want to change. The previously set temperature will ap- Start screen pear.

  • Page 31: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature  Touch immediately after setting Tip: If you have adjusted the temperat- the temperature to confirm your entry. ure, wait for approx. 6 hours if the ap- pliance is not very full and for approx.  Or wait approx. 8 seconds after the 24 hours if the appliance is full before sensors were last touched.

  • Page 32: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze The following functions can be selec- Super freeze function  ted, depending on section. For optimum results switch on the Su- - Refrigerator section per freeze function before putting fresh Super cool  food into the freezer section. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nu- - Freezer section trients, vitamins, flavours and appear-...

  • Page 33: Switching A Function On Or Off

    Using Super cool and Super freeze  Touch . Switching a function on or off  Touch the temperature display for the - If the symbol is lit up orange, the function is selected. section you want. - If the symbol is white, the function is ...

  • Page 34: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has a warning system The audible and visual signals will be which ensures that the temperature in activated if: the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to - You switch on the refrigeration appli- avoid energy being wasted if a door is ance and the temperature in a tem- left open.

  • Page 35: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Switching the temperature alarm off Door alarm early and checking the warmest tem- The appliance has a warning system to perature prevent energy being wasted and food If the alarm disturbs you, you can becoming warm if the doors are left switch it off early.
  • Page 36 Temperature and door alarm The door alarm is only displayed on the start screen. The door alarm is automatically supressed when you are in Settings mode. No symbol will be displayed and no alarm will sound. If an audible tone does not sound in the event of a door alarm, the alarm has been switched off in Settings mode (see “Selecting further settings –...

  • Page 37: Selecting Further Settings

    Level 1–7 (level 1 = 30 sec)   (level 2 = 1 min) door alarm is triggered  Miele@home system settings Further setting options are de- (only visible if the WiFi stick scribed in the fitting and in- has been fitted) stallation instructions, which are enclosed with the stick.
  • Page 38   Reset default settings  Access information about your Display (important when re- refrigeration appliance porting a fault to Miele Service)  Replace charcoal filter re- On (orange symbol)/off minder  Clean ventilation grille reminder On (orange symbol)/off ...
  • Page 39 Selecting further settings Selecting further settings    In Settings mode , certain settings can be adjusted and functions selected, allowing you to adjust the refrigeration    appliance to suit your requirements. See the following pages for more in- Settings mode formation on these settings.

  • Page 40: Explanation Of The Different Settings

    Selecting further settings Entering values Explanation of the different Settings All values entered must be confirmed with  . If the value is not confirmed Switching Party mode  on or off the display will revert to the start screen after approx. 15 seconds and the set or This function is particularly useful if you altered values will not be adopted.

  • Page 41: Switching Holiday Mode  On/Off

    Selecting further settings Switching Holiday mode  on/off Food which does not go off quickly can be stored in the appliance for some This function is useful when you go on time at this moderate refrigerator sec- holiday if you do not wish to switch the tion temperature and energy consump- refrigerator section off completely and tion is lower than in normal operation.

  • Page 42: Using The Minute Minder  (Quickcool Timer)

    Selecting further settings Using the minute minder  (Quick- – When the minute minder duration Cool timer) has elapsed An audible signal will sound and  will The minute minder can be used to time other activities in the kitchen, flash.

  • Page 43: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On And Off

    Selecting further settings Switching the ice cube maker on If  lights up in the display, the ice and off cube maker is not being supplied with sufficient water.  Risk to health due to contamin- Check whether there is water in the ated water.

  • Page 44: Activating  Or Deactivating  The Safety Lock

    Selecting further settings Activating  or deactivating  the – Deactivating the safety lock  safety lock  Touch the display. The safety lock can be activated to pre-  appears. vent:  Touch  for approx. 6 seconds. - the appliance being switched off by mistake, The start screen will appear.

  • Page 45: Switching Sabbath Mode  On/Off

    Selecting further settings Switching Sabbath mode  on/off – Switching Sabbath mode on  Touch . The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- bath mode to support the observance  lights up orange. of religious customs. Then  lights up white in the display. The following functions are deactivated with Sabbath mode: - interior lighting when the door is...

  • Page 46: Setting The Time Before The Door Alarm  Is Triggered

    Selecting further settings Setting the time before the door Switching the sensor tone  on /  alarm  is triggered off    The refrigeration appliance has a door Every time a selectable field is touched alarm. If a door is open for a longer a sensor tone sounds.

  • Page 47: Setting The Display Brightness

    You can choose between degrees Tip: This data is important when report- Celsius  °C and degrees Fahrenheit  °F ing an appliance fault to Miele Service. for the temperature display. Confirm with to leave the informa- tion screen. Switching Demo mode  off – Displaying licence agreements...

  • Page 48: Replace Charcoal Filter  Reminder

    This resets the counter and the or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting display changes back to the start brush for Miele vacuum cleaners). screen. A build-up of dust will increase the en- ergy consumption of the appliance.

  • Page 49: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones  Risk of explosion due to flam- mable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation, there are Electrical components can cause different temperature zones in the refri- flammable mixes of gases to ignite. gerator section.

  • Page 50: 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 at the top in the front area tion and in the door. Use this for storing but- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration ter and cheese.

  • Page 51: Notes On Buying Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food Storing food correctly The freshness of the food when it is first Ensure that food stored in the refriger- placed in the appliance is the most im- ator section is in packaging or portant factor for how long it stays covered properly (some exceptions fresh.

  • Page 52: Storing Food In The Dailyfresh Drawer

    Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer Slide control at  = moisture not in- The DailyFresh drawer provides good storage conditions for fruit and veget- creased ables. For hygiene reasons always keep these foods covered or wrapped. The humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer can also be regulated to suit the Slide control at ...
  • Page 53 Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer Storage results for food stored in the DailyFresh drawer Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): - Only place fresh food in the appli- ance.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Interior Fittings (Refrigerator Section)

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the door/bottle shelf The raised edge on the protective strip at the back must face upwards to pre- Only move door/bottle shelves when vent food from touching the back of they are empty. the appliance and freezing to it.

  • Page 55: Removing The Dailyfresh Drawer And Rollers

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing the DailyFresh Moving the storage drawer drawer and rollers (CompactCase) The DailyFresh drawer is on rollers and You can move the drawer to a position can be removed for filling, emptying or of your choice: cleaning purposes.

  • Page 56: Moving And Fitting The Bottle Holder

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving and fitting the bottle Moving the charcoal filters holder When storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): - Place the holder with the charcoal fil- ters on the shelf where this food is kept.

  • Page 57: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Never re-freeze partially or fully de- freezer freezes through to the core as frosted food. Defrosted food may quickly as possible, the maximum only be re-frozen after it has been freezing capacity must not be ex- cooked.

  • Page 58: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food – Freezing the maximum amount of Home freezing food (see data plate) Only freeze fresh food which is in a If the ventilation slots are blocked the good condition. cooling performance will decrease and energy consumption will in- Before placing food in the appliance crease.

  • Page 59: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    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 de- even at a constant temperature of frosted food. Defrosted food may only -18 °C. Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

  • Page 60: Making Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food If you want to cool a large amount of Making ice cubes drinks, or if you want to cool drinks in Switching the ice cube maker on and the freezer section, select Party mode  in Settings mode . When cooling drinks quickly in the For instructions on how to switch the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Adjusting the interior fittings Using accessories Removing the drawers and glass Using the cool pack shelves The cool pack prevents the temperature The drawers can be removed for filling, in the freezer zone from rising too emptying or cleaning purposes.

  • Page 62: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section DailyFresh drawer The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts The refrigerator section and the automatically. DailyFresh drawer defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appli- Condensate and frost can build up on ance collects on the condenser and is the back wall of the refrigerator section automatically defrosted and dissipated...

  • Page 63: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic module or the lighting. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be  Risk of damage due to moisture food safe. ingress. The steam from a steam cleaner can To avoid damaging all the surfaces of damage plastic and and electrical your appliance, do not use:...

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care  Insert the ice cube drawer back into Cleaning the ice cube tray the appliance.  Clean the ice cube tray  After cleaning, confirm  with  – before switching off the ice cube maker for a long time. You will hear the ice cube tray return to –...

  • Page 65: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Removing the water container Preparing the refrigeration ap- pliance for cleaning  Risk to health due to contamin-  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. ated water. Bacteria can develop in water which  appears in the display and cooling is has been sitting in the water con- switched off.
  • Page 66 Cleaning and care  Risk of damage as a result of in- correct handling. When you remove the stainless steel trim with LED lighting, the contacts (metal disc) can be damaged. These contacts in the front left corner supply power to the LED lighting.
  • Page 67 Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door shelves Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelves in a dish- washer. To remove the stainless steel trim, pro- ceed as follows:  Place the door/bottle shelf with the ...
  • Page 68 Cleaning and care Removing the DailyFresh slide con- Dismantling the storage drawer trol (CompactCase)  Place the storage drawer on a work- Remove the DailyFresh slide control be- fore cleaning. Proceed as follows: top covered with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and ac-  Risk of damage as a result of ex- cessories cessively high dishwasher temperat- ures. The refrigeration appliance should be Parts of the refrigeration appliance cleaned regularly (at least once a may become unusable, e.g. deform, month).

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels

    (e.g. use the If soiling is left on for any length of dusting brush for Miele vacuum time, it may become impossible to cleaners). remove. Surfaces may suffer discol- ouration or damage.

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Door Seal

    Do not damage the door seal and Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters ensure it does not slip out of its can be obtained from the Miele Cus- groove. tomer Service Department, from your dealer or from Miele's website.

  • Page 72: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance.  Switch the refrigeration appliance on.  Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.  Remove both charcoal filters and ...

  • Page 73: 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 74 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af- fect cooling and increase energy consumption.  Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it. The ambient room temperature is too high.
  • Page 75  Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re-  Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy  lights up on the dis- Demo mode is switched on. play, the appliance does  Switch Demo mode off (see “Selecting further set- not get cold even tings – Switching Demo mode off”). though the controls and the interior lighting are working.
  • Page 77 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy  lights up in the dis- There is not enough water in the water container. play and an audible  Fill the water container with fresh tap water. tone also sounds. The drawer of the ice cube maker is not closed prop- erly.
  • Page 78 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy   lights up red in the The temperature alarm has been activated (see  freezer section temper- “Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in ature display and an the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower alarm also sounds.
  • Page 79 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy  Indication of an interruption to the power supply:  lights up red in the the temperature in the appliance over the last few display and an alarm days or hours has risen too high because of a power also sounds.
  • Page 80 There is a fault. display, a fault code F  To switch the alarm off touch  in the display. with numbers appears  Contact Miele. and an alarm also To report the fault you need the fault code and also sounds.
  • Page 81 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Cause and remedy The ice cube maker will The appliance is not connected to the power supply not switch on. or is not switched on.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
  • Page 82 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The ice cubes taste or The ice cube maker is in continuous use and should smell odd. be cleaned regularly.  Rinse the ice cube maker and inlet pipe regularly. The 1st three batches of ice should be thrown away and not consumed.
  • Page 83 1/1M. The lighting covers must not be removed or damaged, or be removed due to damage. This could cause injury to your eyes. Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class 1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. a magnifying glass or similar).  Call Miele Service.
  • Page 84 This could cause injury to your eyes. Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class 1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnify- ing glass or similar).  Replace the adjustable shelf with LED lighting. A replacement is available from Miele Service.
  • Page 85  Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.  Close the appliance door. The interior lighting will come on when the door is opened again. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.  Call Miele.
  • Page 86 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer.  Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The external walls of This is not a fault.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Service

    In the event of any faults which you From 1 March 2021, information on en- cannot remedy yourself, please contact ergy labelling and ecodesign require- your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer ments will be available in the European Service Department. Product Database (EPREL). You can...

  • Page 89: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Please contact your dealer for specific Installation information about which combinations  Fire risk and risk of damage from will work with your appliance. appliances which give off heat. Location Appliances which give off heat can catch fire and set fire to the refrigera- This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room.
  • Page 90 *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range  Risk of damage due to corrosion. The appliance is designed for use within In environments with high humidity, a certain climate range (ambient tem- condensation can build up on ex- peratures) and should not be used out- ternal refrigeration appliance panels.

  • Page 91: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Ventilation Fitting supplied wall spacers  The wall spacers supplied must be Risk of fire and damage due to used in order to achieve declared en- insufficient ventilation. ergy consumption values and to pre- If the refrigeration appliance is not vent the build-up of condensation at ventilated sufficiently, the com- high ambient temperatures.

  • Page 92: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- pliance door The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the door to be opened up to 115°. If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to approx.
  • Page 93 *INSTALLATION* Installation – Fitting the soft-close mechanism  Insert the soft-close mechanism  on the door hinge side (at an angle initially) so that it clicks into position.  Then press the other end of the soft- close mechanism into the opening. ...

  • Page 94: Installing The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the refrigeration appliance  Danger of injury and damage due to the refrigeration appliance tip- ping over. There is an increased danger of in- jury and damage if the refrigeration appliance is installed by a single per- son.

  • Page 95: Aligning The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the appliance Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units  Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- SW19/10 pressor will run more frequently and for longer periods.
  • Page 96 *INSTALLATION* Installation * The appliance depth is increased by approx. 15 mm for refrigeration appli- ances with wall spacers fitted. The refrigeration appliance can be built into any run of kitchen units and in- stalled directly next to a kitchen fur- niture housing unit.

  • Page 97: Appliance Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] KFN 29493 DE edt/cs 1177...

  • Page 98: Changing The Door Hinging

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the top covers Changing the door hinging  Open the appliance door. The refrigeration appliance is supplied with hinges on the right. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed.  Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another per- son.
  • Page 99 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the soft-close mechanism  Use a flat-head screwdriver to push the tab down and pull the cover   Click the red safety device  (sup- out of the coupling. plied with the refrigeration appliance) into place in the opening. The safety device prevents the soft- close mechanism and the hinge plate from snapping shut.
  • Page 100 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the upper door Removing the lower soft-close mech- anism  Danger of injury when removing  Open the lower door. the upper door.  Remove panel . The upper door is not secure as soon as the pin has been removed from the door hinge.
  • Page 101 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Move hinged arm  of the soft-close mechanism away from the hinge plate and remove cover . Removing the lower door  Danger of injury when removing the lower door. As soon as the hinge pin is removed from the lower door in the following instructions, the door is no longer secured.
  • Page 102 *INSTALLATION* Installation Changing the lower hinge plate over  Turn holder  through 180°, and screw it into position in the two op- posite slots in the hinge plate.  Pull hinge pin  complete with  Secure hinge plate  on the opposite washer and adjusting foot upwards to side, starting with screw ...
  • Page 103 *INSTALLATION* Installation Changing the middle hinge plate over Changing the upper door hinge over  Pull off cover .  Unscrew hinge plate  with the pro- tective film underneath.  Unscrew the screws  on the door hinge  and remove it.  Turn hinge plate  through 180° and screw it with the protective film into position on the opposite side.
  • Page 104 *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the appliance door Tip: Spread a suitable cover over a stable surface to protect the appliance door from damage. Place the appliance door on it with the outside facing down. Change the door opening aid over  Slide the cover  off to the side. ...
  • Page 105 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Refit door opening aid  on the op-  Fully unscrew the screw with the grey posite side. plastic collar  and the screw without the collar .  Push door opening slider  through  Pull the door opening sliders  firmly the slots until it clicks into position.
  • Page 106 *INSTALLATION* Installation Changing the soft-close mechanism over If you want to limit the door opening angle to approx. 90° you need to fit the door opening angle limiter sup- plied before refitting the soft-close mechanism (see “Installation – Fitting the appliance door opening angle lim- iter”).
  • Page 107 *INSTALLATION* Installation Fit the bearing bush supplied into the upper appliance door  Insert the soft-close mechanism  on the door hinge side (at an angle initially) so that it clicks into position.  Then press the other end of the soft- ...
  • Page 108 *INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting the lower door Securing the lower soft-close mech- anism  Open the lower door.  Pull cover  along hinged arm  on the soft-close mechanism.  Open the door 90°.  Push hinged arm  into the opening on holder . ...
  • Page 109 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Insert panel  on the opposite side Refitting the upper door from the door hinge (at an angle ini- tially) and then click it into position.  Close the appliance door.  Place upper door  onto middle hinge pin  and guide the upper opening on the hinge side of the door onto the door hinge with the bearing bush.
  • Page 110 *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the soft-close mechanism Fitting the upper covers  Open the appliance door 90°.  Fit the cover  on the door hinge.  Fit the panel  so that it clicks into position.  Push on the cover  until it clicks into position.

  • Page 111: Aligning The Appliance Doors

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Align the upper door using the long Aligning the appliance doors outer slots in the middle hinge plate: The appliance doors can be aligned with the appliance housing after they have been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to To align the lower door use the long...

  • Page 112: Electrical Connection

    The mains plug and mains connection A longer connection cable is available cable must not come into contact with to order from Miele . the back of the refrigeration appliance as vibrations can cause damage to The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.
  • Page 113 *INSTALLATION* Installation Do not connect the refrigeration appli- Connecting the appliance ance to a stand-alone inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source, e.g. solar power. When the refrigeration appliance is switched on, power surges could result in a safety switch-off. This could dam- age the electronic module.
  • Page 115 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland South Africa Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele (Pty) Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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