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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en-US, CA
M.-Nr. 10 785 170

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 170...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................14 Installation......................15 Installation location ..................... 15 Climate class ....................15 Installation notes ....................16 Adjoining cabinetry/units................16 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............17 Ventilation ....................... 17 Door hinge...................... 17 Side-by-side ....................
  • Page 3 Performing a Self Test ..................74 Switching on the Door Assistant  ..............75 Switching off the Door Assistant  ..............76 Miele@home ......................77 Switching off Demo Mode ................81 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........82 Switching Vacation mode  on or off..............85 Switching Sabbath Mode ...
  • Page 4 Contents Removing the freezer baskets................99 Removing the dividing panel (depending on the model)........ 100 Removing the ice cube tray................. 100 Storing food in the refrigerator section............101 Different storage zones ..................101 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....... 102 Notes on buying food..................
  • Page 5 Contents Customer Service....................134 Contact in the event of a fault ................134 Warranty ......................134 Declaration of conformity ................. 135 Copyrights and licenses ................... 136...

  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8  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 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.  Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-...
  • Page 10 Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.  Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply.  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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. KF 2801 Vi, KF 2811 Vi 866 lbs Door hinge (393 kg)  Risk of damage and injury when...

  • Page 18: Side-By-Side

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side-by-side . . . with partition wall This appliance can be installed side-by- The wall a between the side-by-side side with another refrigeration appli- appliances must be at least ance. The following overview will show 5/8" (16 mm) thick. you which side-by-side installation op- tions you have with your refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 19 *INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall When planning installation niches, please note that the niche into which the refrigeration appliance with the side panel heater is installed must be 3/16" (4 mm) wider (see “Installation – Building-in dimensions”). If the partition wall a is thicker than 6 5/16"...

  • Page 20: Specifications For The Plumbed Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Specifications for the plumbed water connection – The machine may only be connected to the plumbed water connection by qualified technicians. – Connection to the household water supply must comply with the applica- ble regulations in the country in which the machine is being installed.

  • Page 21: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions – The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" above the floor. – The 1/4" plumbed water connection should not be positioned higher than 2" above the floor. The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency!
  • Page 22 *INSTALLATION* Installation KF 2801, KF 2811 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 9 5/8" (22 mm) (244 mm) x x/x" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...
  • Page 23 *INSTALLATION* Installation KF 2901 Vi, KF 2911 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 9 5/8" (22 mm) (244 mm) x x/x" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...

  • Page 24: 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° KF 2801 Vi, 829 mm cabinet front dorr handle 363 mm KF 2811 Vi max. 1 1/2" (max. 38 KF 2901 Vi, 982 mm cabinet front dorr handle 428 mm KF 2911 Vi max.

  • Page 25: Dimensions Of The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions of the cabinet front KF 2801 Vi, KF 2811 Vi 29 3/4" (756 mm) 51 3/8" (1304 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 28 7/16" (722 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥ 102 – 132 mm)
  • Page 26 *INSTALLATION* Installation KF 2901 Vi, KF 2911 Vi 35 3/4" (908 mm) 51 3/8" (1304 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 28 7/16" (722 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥ 102 – 132 mm)

  • Page 27: 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 28: Tools Required

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Weight of cabinet fronts – Cordless drill Before installing the cabinet fronts, make sure that they do not exceed the – TX 20 screwdriver maximum permitted weight: – Hammer drill Appliance Max. Max. – Drill bits in various sizes, depending weight of weight of on materials...

  • Page 29: Aligning The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation space  Check the installation dimensions.  Check the position of the electrical and plumbing connections.  Check that all adjacent cabinets / units are securely fixed to the wall.  Check the adjacent cabinets / units for possible collisions when opening doors (door opening angle).

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32 *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 33 *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 . ...

  • Page 34: Pushing The Appliance Into The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Pushing the appliance into the niche Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec- tions. 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 35: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Secure the power cord to prevent it from becoming caught by tying a piece of string to the middle of the cord and as the refrigeration appliance is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord for- ward underneath the appliance.
  • Page 36 *INSTALLATION* Installation The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad- justed from the front of the appliance.  Risk of damage due to incorrect feet adjustment. You may damage the adjustable feet if you use a cordless screwdriver. Always adjust the front and rear feet by hand.
  • Page 37 *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 38: 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 39 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open both appliance doors. 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 mounting plate lugs  at the top and bottom to the cabinets/ units adjacent to the appliance.

  • Page 40: Preparing The Cabinet Fronts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the cabinet fronts  Open the appliance doors as far as they will go.  Unscrew the angle trims  from the appliance door and place the trims and screws to one side – they will be required later. ...
  • Page 41 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Measure the gap X between the ad- justing bar and the upper edge of the  Place the cabinet front on a firm sur- adjacent cabinet front. face, with the external side facing downwards (place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched).
  • Page 42 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Secure the mounting frame  to the top of the cabinet front, using at least 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frame has several differ- ent types of holes to take account of a variety of cabinet fronts. When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the cabinet door.

  • Page 43: Securing And Aligning The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing and aligning the cabinet front  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.  Align the depth of the cabinet front via the gaps in the angle trims .  Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .
  • Page 45 *INSTALLATION* Installation The position of the lower cabinet front Mounting the retaining brackets aligns with the position of the upper cabinet front. When fitting cabinet fronts, consider the dimensions of the upper cabinet front. The retaining brackets are used to addi- tionally secure the cabinet fronts to the To fit the cabinet front to the lower ap- bottom of the appliance door.
  • Page 46 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Tighten the screws at the bottom of the appliance door.  Screw the retaining brackets  se- curely to the cabinet fronts.  Place the covers  on the retaining brackets .

  • Page 47: Securing The Covers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the covers  The top cover  must be assembled as follows before it can be installed:  Click the covers  onto the retaining brackets.  Insert the two parts of the cover into one another. Cover viewed from the side...
  • Page 48 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the assembled cover  into the gap above the appliance so it  On both the upper and lower appli- clicks into place. While doing so, ance doors, mount the plastic cov- slide both parts of the cover together ers ...
  • Page 49 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Slide the cover onto the lower appli- ance door from the inside.  Secure both sides of the appliance using at least 3 clips  for the cov- ers.  Install the cover  onto the light con- tact switch. ...

  • Page 50: Securing The Toe-Kick Ventilation Grille And Toe-Kick Cover

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick cover  If necessary, cut the toe-kick cover to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the toe-kick  Click the toe-kick ventilation grille  facing where it touches the floor). onto the bottom of the appliance toe- ...

  • Page 51: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- Water connection pliance door Information on the fresh water con- nection  Risk of injury and appliance The door hinges are set ex works to en- damage if appliance is not con- able the appliance door to be opened nected properly.

  • Page 52: Installing The Water Hose To The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connection to the water supply must  Risk of damage! comply with the applicable regula- If the water intake is blocked while tions in the country where the appli- the Ice Maker is still in use, the water ance is being installed.

  • Page 53: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  The appliance can now be connected to the power supply (see “Electrical connection”). Electrical connection  Risk of electric shock! The appliance must only be switched on when it has been installed in ac- cordance with the installation in- structions.
  • Page 54 *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before If the outlet is no longer accessible after plugging the appliance into the power installation, an additional means of dis- supply. This allows coolant and refriger- connection must be provided for all ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- poles.
  • Page 55 *INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the appliance  Insert the plug into the back of the appliance. Make sure that the plug has clicked into position correctly.  Insert the plug into the electrical out- let and switch on. The appliance is now connected to the electricity supply.

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open) b Display c On/Off switch d Shelves e Holder for the Active AirClean filter...
  • Page 59 Guide to the appliance f Interior lighting g Hanging drawer for storing small food items h Door shelves in the appliance door i Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta- bles j Dry compartment with low temperature for food which goes off quickly k Ice maker l Freezer baskets m Ice-cube container...

  • Page 60: Main Screen

    Sensor control  for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e SuperFrost display (only visible when the SuperFrost function has been switched on) f Temperature display (target temperature) for the freezer section g Sensor control ...

  • Page 61: Settings Mode

    Guide to the appliance Settings mode  In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their settings to some extent:...
  • Page 62 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”) * Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when , is switched on Demo Mode see “Selecting additional settings”)
  • Page 63 Guide to the appliance Symbol Function  Display Active Air- Switch on or off or reset Clean Filter (see “Selecting additional settings”) Symbols in settings mode  / Scroll in settings mode or select a setting / Change a setting (e.g., display brightness) Confirm a setting ...

  • Page 64: Accessories

    Accessories Water filter Accessories supplied (Active charcoal filter) Appliance plug The Active charcoal filter filters supply water for making ice cubes. Labels for the MasterFresh zone Each type of food has its own charac- To ensure the quality of the ice cubes teristics which determine the specific remains high, it is essential to change storage conditions it requires.

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Covers for cabinet 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. Water filter (Bypass filter) The Water filter filters supply water for making ice cubes.

  • Page 66: Before First Use

    Before first use  Select the Before first use Push2Open Door Assistant if your ap- Allow the appliance to stand for ap- pliance has a handle-free cabinet prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to front. the power supply. Adhering labels for the MasterFresh This will help prevent any malfunc- zone tions.

  • Page 67: Inserting The Active Airclean Filters

    Before first use – Dry compartment for food which Inserting the Active AirClean filters goes off quickly Your refrigeration appliance is equipped with 2 Active AirClean filters which neu- tralize unpleasant odors in the refrigera- tor section.  Insert the Active AirClean filters sup- ...

  • Page 68: Starting Up For The First Time

     Open the appliance door. – Set up Miele@home  Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele@home now (to do this, follow the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).  Select if you would prefer to set Skip Miele@home later.
  • Page 69 Before first use  Use the  and  sensor controls to select the right setting and select OK to confirm your selection.  Touch the  sensor control if you want to return to the previous menu level. will appear on the dis- Set-up Successful play.

  • Page 70: Switching On And Off

    “off” position. The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened. Miele will then appear on the main screen in the appliance display. The message Freezer temperature too high.

  • Page 71: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time:  turn the appliance off,  unplug the appliance or disconnect the fuse,  close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Switching Eco Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Eco Mode  on or  Health risk caused by decom- posing food. The usability and quality of food in Eco Mode  is useful when going on vaca- the Freezer Zone may deteriorate if tion, for example, if you do not wish to the temperature remains above 0°F switch off the appliance completely or (-18°C) for an extended period.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Switching On The Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings  Use the  and  sensor controls to Switching on the Door Assis- select Push2Open and select OK to tant  confirm your selection. You can choose between the two Door  Touch the  sensor control to return Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open to the previous menu level.

  • Page 76: Switching Off The Door Assistant

    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 77: Miele@Home

    The ability to use the Miele@mobile app – The Miele@mobile app. depends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country. – A Miele user account. The user ac- count can be created via the The Miele@home service is not avail- Miele@mobile app.
  • Page 78 Selecting additional settings  Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- Connecting your appliance via the Miele@mobile app low the instructions in the app. You will also require the following to log  As soon as your refrigeration appli- ance has been integrated into your...
  • Page 79 Activating Miele@home  Confirm the process with OK. If you have already activated To be able to use the Miele@home Miele@home and then disconnected functions, you also have to register the connection, you will need to reac- your refrigeration appliance in the app.
  • Page 80 –  connected: there is a weak con- nection –  disconnected Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, you can set up Miele@home again for your appliance.  In Settings mode , use the  and  sensor controls to select Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selection.

  • Page 81: Switching Off Demo Mode

    Selecting additional settings Switching off Demo Mode  Demo mode allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom with- out the cooling system being switched on. Do not activate this set- ting for domestic use. If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting, ...

  • Page 82: 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 83 (4 of 7 segments) °F ° C Temperature Unit °Fahrenheit  /  Keypad Lock Switched off  Eco Mode Switched off  Door Assistant Push2open  Miele@home Switched off  Vacation Switched off  Switched on Ice Maker  Switched off Sabbath Mode...
  • Page 84 Selecting additional settings  Switched on Water Filter Display  Switched on Display Active AirClean Filter  Temperature in the Fridge 37°F (4°C) Zone Temperature in the dry com- 32°F (0°C) partment  0°F (-18°C) Temperature in the Freezer Zone...

  • Page 85: Switching Vacation Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Vacation mode   Health risk caused by decom- on or off posing food. The usability and quality of food in Tip: Vacation  is useful when going on the Fridge Zone may deteriorate if vacation, for example, if you do not the temperature remains above 37°F wish to switch off the Fridge Zone com- (4°C) for an extended period.

  • Page 86: Switching Sabbath Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Turning on Vacation mode  Switching Sabbath Mode  on or off  In Settings mode  use the  and  arrow buttons to select Vacation The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- touch OK to confirm your selection. bath Mode to support the observance of religious customs.

  • Page 87: Switching On, Switching Off Or Resetting Water Filter Display

    “Changing the water filter”). Sabbath Mode function will switch it- New water filters are available from self off automatically after approx. Miele, from your dealer, or via the 125 hours. internet.  Danger of food poisoning! Any power failure during Sabbath Mode will not be shown on the dis- play.
  • Page 88 Selecting additional settings Switching on Water Filter Display The Water Filter Display has been switched off.  In settings mode , use the  and  arrow buttons to select Water Filter Resetting Water Filter Display Display and select OK to confirm your After replacing the water filter (see “Wa- selection.

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the Fridge Zone and in the temperature for storing food in the ap- MasterFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a refrigerator tempera- is not stored at the correct temperature ture of 37°F (4°C) in the Fridge Zone.

  • Page 92: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Temperature range Setting the temperature The temperature can be adjusted:  Touch the  symbol for setting the temperature. – From 36°F (2°C) to 46°F (8°C) in the Fridge Zone The previously set temperatures of the Fridge and Freezer Zones are displayed. –...

  • Page 93: Using Automatic Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze 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 94 Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFrost SuperFrost function  Touch the  symbol for setting the For best results, turn on the SuperFrost temperature. function before putting fresh food into the freezer. The  symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of -22°F Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that (-30°C) is shown in the display.

  • Page 95: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a warn- If the temperature remains above 0°F ing system to ensure that temperature (-18°C) for a long time, check that increases in the freezer section do not the frozen food has not started to de- go unnoticed and also prevents energy frost.
  • Page 96 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance doors have been left open for longer than 2 minutes. The  Close the door message also ap- pears in the display. As soon as the doors are closed, the alarm will stop and the message in the display will go out.

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: Removing Compartments From The Fridge Zone

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing compartments from Removing the freezer baskets the Fridge Zone The freezer baskets can also be re- moved if necessary (e.g., for cleaning). The compartments in the Fridge Zone are on telescopic runners, and can be ...

  • Page 100: Removing The Dividing Panel (Depending On The Model)

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the dividing panel (de- Removing the ice cube tray pending on the model) The ice cube tray can be removed for The dividing panel in the freezer basket cleaning: can be removed for cleaning:  Open the lower appliance door as The dividing panel is secured to the wide as possible.

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 106: Dry Compartment With Low Temperature

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with low tempera- Take food out of the dry compartment ture approximately 30 to 60 minutes before using it. The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature. Max. load Max.
  • Page 107 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 108: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food What happens when you freeze Always observe USDA food safety fresh food? guidelines. Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  Risk of fire from electrical appli- as possible so that the nutritional value ances. of the food, its vitamin content, appear- Operating electrical devices in the ance and flavor are maintained.

  • Page 109: Storing Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food Storing frozen food Home freezing Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Only freeze food that is fresh and in frosted food. Defrosted food must good condition. only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Tips for home freezing –...

  • Page 110: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Before placing food in the freezer causes food that is already freezer frozen to partially thaw and increases  When freezing more than 4 lbs (2 kg) energy consumption. Allow hot food of fresh food, switch on the Super- and drink to cool down before plac- Freeze function 24 hours before plac-...
  • Page 111 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 0°F frosted food. Defrosted food may only (-18°C). Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

  • Page 112: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to The Ice Maker can make up to 2.9 lb operate, it must be connected to a (1.3 kg) of ice cubes in 24 hours. water supply (see “Installation – Water The amount of ice cubes made by the supply”).
  • Page 113 Making ice cubes Switching off Ice Maker The Ice Maker can be turned off inde- pendently of the Freezer Zone if you do not want to make any ice cubes.  Close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx. 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build-up of bacteria caused by stagnant water).

  • Page 114: 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 recom- automatically. mended by the manufacturer to ac- The moisture generated in the appli- celerate the defrosting process.

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117: Cleaning The Door Seal

    New Active AirClean filters (both with and without a holder) can be obtained from Miele Technical Service, your lo- cal dealer, or via the Miele website. After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories  To remove the holder for the Active in the Fridge Zone.
  • Page 118 Cleaning and care  Place food in the Fridge Zone and close the door.  Switch on the SuperFrost function for a while so that the Freezer Zone can cool down quickly.  Once the Freezer Zone has reached the required temperature, place the freezer baskets containing the food to be frozen back in the Freezer Zone.

  • Page 119: Water Filter

    In this case, you can switch off the Water Filter Display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Switch- ing off the Water Filter Display”). New water filters (Active charcoal fil- ters or Bypass filters) are available from Miele Technical Service, from your dealer, or via the internet.

  • Page 120: Changing The Water Filter

    Water filter Tip: The old filter cartridge can be dis- Changing the water filter posed of with household trash. Air in the system can cause water to gush out and the filter to spring out when it is removed. Take great care when changing the water filter.

  • Page 121: Using An External Water Filter

    Water filter  Now reset the Water Filter Display us- ing Settings mode  in the display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Resetting Water Filter Dis- play ”). When it is time to change the water fil- ter again, the reminder for the Water Fil- ter Display ...
  • Page 122 For estimated costs of replacement elements please contact • For questions or concerns, please contact Customer Service at your local dealer, go to www.miele-shop.com or call Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€0,09/Min.). Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€ 0,09/Min.).

  • Page 123: Lead-Free Certificate

    This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA against compliance. NSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Strasse 29 D-33332 Gütersloh Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29...

  • Page 124: 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 125 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is The ventilation slits in the cabinetry have been cov- switching on more fre- ered or become too dusty. quently and for longer  Do not block the ventilation slits. periods of time, so the ...
  • Page 126 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high. and for shorter periods  Correct the temperature setting. of time. The tempera- ...
  • Page 127 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The appliance door Pull2Open  Door Assistant is switched on but the cannot be opened. appliance has a handle-free cabinet front.  For handle-free cabinet fronts, switch on the Push2Open  Door Assistant (see “Switching on the Door Assistant”...
  • Page 128 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The warning sounds The temperature in the appliance has risen signifi- and the message Freezer cantly. temperature too high. Max. This could be due to, for example: appears in temperature °F –...
  • Page 129 Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution “ F Please contact Miele There is a fault. ” ap- Technical Service.  Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and  Contact Technical Service.
  • Page 130 Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The Ice Maker is not The appliance and/or the Ice Maker is not turned on. producing any ice  Turn on the appliance and/or the Ice Maker. cubes.
  • Page 131  Close the water shut-off valve immediately!  Check the water line for damage.  Contact Miele Technical Service.  Check whether the water pressure is too high Too high water pressure can cause leakages.  Check that the water pressure is between 29 and 116 psi (2 and 8 bar).
  • Page 132 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 133: 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 134: 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 Ser- vice call-out online at www.miele.com/ service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 135: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...

  • Page 136: 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 139 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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