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Operating Instructions
Freezer
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be-
fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per-
sonal injury and damage to the appliance.
en - US, CA
M.-Nr. 11 930 810

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Freezer It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be- fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per- sonal injury and damage to the appliance. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 11 930 810...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................16 Installation......................17 Installation site..................... 17 Side-by-side combinations ................18 Climate range ....................19 Ventilation....................... 19 Cabinet door......................20 – Weight of the door panel ................20 Horizontal and vertical gaps................21 Installation dimensions..................
  • Page 3 Sabbath mode  .................... 45 Information on Sabbath mode  ..............45 Changing the time before the door alarm  is triggered ....... 46 Miele@home ....................46 Changing the volume of the alarms and audible signals /..... 48 Adjusting the display brightness  ............... 48 Switching off Demo mode ................
  • Page 4 Contents Customer Service....................79 Contact in the event of a fault ................79 Appliance warranty and product registration ............79 Copyrights and licenses ................... 80...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. ...
  • Page 7 In the event of damage: - Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark. - Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply. - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact Miele Customer Service.
  • 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  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.  Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply.  Any manufacturer's warranty may be void if the appliance is not...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re- placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.  This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special bulb to cope with particular conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical re-...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use  This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am- bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient tempera- tures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 12 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in- structions. Accessories and parts  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a mini- mum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of...
  • Page 13 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.  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any me- chanical tools or other types of aid which are not recommended by the manufacturer to accelerate the defrosting process.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance  DANGER! Risk of child entrapment! Children could become trapped in the refrigeration appliance and could suffocate. - Remove the appliance door(s). - Remove the drawers. - Leave the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance so chil- dren cannot climb inside.
  • Page 15 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 oper- ation.  The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene- trates the airways.

  • Page 16: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment local community, with your dealer, or Disposal of packaging material with Miele, free of charge. By law, you The packaging is designed to protect are solely responsible for deleting any the appliance from damage during personal data from the appliance prior transportation.

  • Page 17: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room.  WARNING! Risk of damage and  Risk of damage due to high hu- injury due to the refrigeration appli- midity. ance tipping over. In environments with high humidity, This refrigeration appliance is very condensation can build up on exter- heavy and can tip forward when the...

  • Page 18: Side-By-Side Combinations

    *INSTALLATION* Installation When installing the refrigeration appli- Side-by-side combinations ance, please note the following:  Risk of damage due to conden- - The electrical outlet must be easily sation on external appliance panels. accessible in an emergency and not In environments with high humidity concealed behind the appliance.

  • Page 19: Climate Range

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range Ventilation This refrigeration appliance is designed  WARNING! Fire hazard and risk for use within specific ambient temper- of damage due to insufficient ventila- atures (climate range). Do not use in tion. ambient temperatures for which it is not If the refrigeration appliance is not designed.

  • Page 20: Cabinet Door

    When using the grille supplied, please door panel is: proceed as follows: Refrigeration appliance lb (kg) FNS 7794 E 57 (26)  Cut an opening in plinth  as shown in the diagram.  Place ventilation grille  in the open- ing.

  • Page 21: Horizontal And Vertical Gaps

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Horizontal and vertical gaps Door Gap X [in (mm)] panel for different edge radii B Depending on the style of kitchen cabi- thick- netry, the thickness and edge radius of ness the custom door panel and the gap that A [in runs around the door, vertically and hor- (mm)] izontally, are specified.
  • Page 22 *INSTALLATION* Installation Adjoining side wall A = Door-panel thickness B = Edge radius X = Gap Tip: Fit a spacer between the housing- unit body and the side wall. This way you will get a sufficiently wide gap. Tip: Please also see the diagram and information on the following pages on calculating the cabinet door height.

  • Page 23: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Installation in a tall cabinet/side view All dimensions are given in inches (mm). * The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of 22 1/16" (560 mm). The refrigeration appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth of 21 5/8" (550 mm) but will consume slightly more energy.

  • Page 24: Connections And Ventilation

    8 3/8" 8 7/8" a Front view b Power cord, length = 7' 2" (2,200 mm) A longer power cord is available to order from Miele Customer Service. c Water connection, length = 6' 6" (2,000 mm) d Ventilation cut-out min. 31"² (200 cm²) e Ventilation...

  • Page 25: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door The door hinges are set at the factory to enable the appliance door to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the appliance door needs to be limited to approx. 90°, the hinge can be adjusted to accommo- date this.

  • Page 26: Water Connection

    This appliance meets the requirements The hose must only be replaced by of IEC 61770 and EN 61770. an original Miele spare part. The food-grade hose is available to order from the Miele online shop, from Miele Customer Service, or from your...

  • Page 27: Water Supply

    *INSTALLATION* Installation – Connecting the hose to the refriger- A shut-off valve must be provided be- ation appliance tween the hose and the plumbed-water connection to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary. Make sure that the shut-off valve is still accessible after the appliance has been installed.
  • Page 28 *INSTALLATION* Installation – Connecting the hose to the shut-off valve  Connect the nut  to the shut-off valve . – Checking the plumbed-water con- nection Test the water connection for leaks be- fore installing the appliance in the niche.  Slowly open the shut-off valve  and check the screw connections.

  • Page 29: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the appliance into the power  Risk of electric shock! supply. This allows coolant and refriger- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- The appliance must only be switched ulations.
  • Page 30 The function and operation of the pro- tective measures provided in the do- mestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be re- placed by equivalent measures in the installation.

  • Page 31: Saving Energy

    Saving energy How to save energy: Installation The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher am- location bient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, range).

  • Page 32: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance       ...
  • Page 33 Guide to the appliance a Display b Interior lighting c NoFrost module d Tiltable freezer drawer e Freezer drawers f Ice-cube maker with integrated ice cube tray and light g Ice- & PizzaBox...

  • Page 34: Status Display

    Settings mode sensor control  for adjusting various settings in Settings mode c Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) d Demo-mode display (only visible when the Demo-mode function has been switched on) Using the appliance ...

  • Page 35: Settings Mode

    Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered 1:00  (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Setting up the Miele@home function for the first time, activating and deactivating WiFi, or resetting the network configuration (see “Selecting additional settings”)  / ...
  • Page 36 Guide to the appliance  Switching the Demo-mode function off (only visible when switched on) (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Resetting to default settings –– (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Calling up information (model identifier and serial num- –– ber) about your refrigeration appliance (see “Selecting additional settings”) ...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Guide to the appliance Adjusting the interior fittings  Risk of damage due to heavy loads. Ice- & PizzaBox Loading food which is too heavy can damage the drawers and the pull-out shelf. Do not exceed the maximum load  size of the pull-out shelf of 44 lb (20 kg).

  • Page 38: Accessories Supplied

    Guide to the appliance Accessories supplied Ice cube scoop Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop or your Miele dealer.

  • Page 39: Switching On And Off

    “Electrical connection”.  If the alarm disturbs you, tap   will then appear on the appliance Miele  display, followed by . The alarm will stop. The refrigeration appliance will gradually reach the preset temperatures.

  • Page 40: To Note When Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off To note when switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refrig- eration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut, there is a danger of bacteria building up inside the appliance.

  • Page 41: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the ap- In normal operation, the temperature pliance. Bacteria will cause food which display shows the current maximum is not stored at the correct temperature freezer section temperature in the to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 42: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature  Touch the temperature display on the display.  Swipe left or right until the tempera- ture you want is shown in the middle.  Tap the temperature you want to con- firm. The temperature display will then change back to the current temperature in the refrigeration appliance.

  • Page 43: Using Superfrost

    Using SuperFrost SuperFreeze  You do not need to switch on the Su- perFreeze function: When switched on, the SuperFreeze - When you place food that is al- function  can be used to rapidly re- ready frozen in the freezer. duce the temperature in the freezer section to its lowest setting (depend- - If you are only freezing up to 4.4 Ib ing on the ambient temperature).

  • Page 44: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Switching the safety lock function / Explanation of the different  on settings When the safety lock function is Only the settings that require further ex- switched on, it protects the refrigeration planation are described below. appliance from being switched off or adjusted unintentionally by unautho- The door alarm and other warnings rized persons, e.g., children.

  • Page 45: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting additional settings  Tap .  Health risk caused by decom- posing food. When the safety lock function is switched off,  will light up. As power failures are not indicated while Sabbath mode  is active, Sabbath mode  food may be exposed to increased temperatures for a certain period of The appliance features a Sabbath mode time.

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

     - the Miele app  Swipe left or right until the time you - a Miele user account You can create want between 30 seconds and 3 min- a user account via the Miele app. utes 30 seconds is shown in the mid- dle.
  • Page 47 (app or WPS). Miele@home availability After you have successfully logged in, The ability to use the Miele app de-  will appear on the status display. pends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country.

  • Page 48: Changing The Volume Of The Alarms And Audible Signals

     Tap OK. the middle. All entered settings and values for  Tap . Miele@home are reset to the default  Swipe left or right until the volume settings. you want is shown in the middle. The WiFi connection has been deacti- ...

  • Page 49: Switching Off Demo Mode

    Miele@home”).  Tap . - When reporting an appliance fault to  Tap . Miele Customer Service (see “Ser- vice”).  Swipe left or right until  is shown in - When retrieving information from the the middle. EPREL database (see “Service”).

  • Page 50: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm  The audible and visual signals may be Health risk caused by decom- activated in the following situations: posing food. If the temperature in the freezer re- - You switch on the refrigeration ap- mains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long pliance and the temperature in a time, the frozen food may start to de- temperature zone differs greatly...
  • Page 51 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is equipped with a warning system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the appli- ance door is left open. If the appliance door is left open for a longer period of time, ...

  • Page 52: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity What happens when you freeze fresh food? To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as  Health risk caused by decom- quickly as possible, posing food. the maximum freezing capacity must If the temperature in the freezer re- not be exceeded.

  • Page 53: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Packaging food for freezing Home freezing  Freeze food in portions. Before placing food in the freezer Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid  When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) freezer burn (such as freezer contain- of fresh food, switch on the Super- ers).

  • Page 54: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food  Place the food flat in the bottom of Storage time for frozen food the upper freezer drawers so that it Food group Storage time freezes through to the core as quickly (Months) as possible. Ice cream 2 to 6 – VarioRoom: freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)

  • Page 55: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Check and pay attention to the follow- When using the appliance for the first ing before switching the ice maker on: time, it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice - The ice maker must be clean.

  • Page 56: Switching The Ice Maker  On And Off

    Making ice cubes Tip: Empty the clip-on container or the Switching the ice maker  on ice cube drawer at regular intervals, or if and off you have not produced any ice for more  Tap . than a week. This will ensure that you always have fresh ice and the ice cubes ...

  • Page 57: Defrosting

    Defrosting  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically.

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! Cleaning and care products used in Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- the interior cabinet of the refrigera- cuit breaker. tion appliance must be food safe.  To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use the following: Do not damage the coolant...

  • Page 59: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the interior of the ap- pliance for cleaning pliance  Turn the appliance off. Clean the appliance regularly, or at least once a month.  appears in the display and the cool- ing system is switched off. If soiling is left on for any length of ...

  • Page 60: Cleaning Accessories By Hand Or In The Dishwasher

    Cleaning and care  Tilt the drawer slightly upward and re- Cleaning accessories by hand move the drawer upward at an angle. or in the dishwasher  Pull out the glass shelf together with The following components must be the guide rails. cleaned by hand only: ...
  • Page 61 Cleaning and care Removing the drawers and glass shelves on telescopic runners The magnet on the drawer is impor- tant for the proper functioning of the ice maker. Do not remove the magnet.  Pull out the drawer as far as it will go and then lift it up and out.
  • Page 62 Cleaning and care Removing the Ice&PizzaBox with pull-out shelf  Lift the pull-out shelf first at the front left 1.), then at the front right 2.) so that it comes loose from its fastening.  Pull out the pull-out shelf completely. Now you can remove the pull-out shelf ...
  • Page 63 Cleaning and care  Press the pull-out shelf down slightly Reinserting the pull-out shelf with Ice&PizzaBox at the front so that it audibly engages.  Attach the telescopic runners on each  Pull out the pull-out shelf while sup- side of the glass shelf. porting it lightly with your hand.
  • Page 64 Cleaning and care If the ice-cube drawer is full,  will ap- Cleaning the ice-cube tray pear on the display. The process will The ice-cube tray cannot be removed stop and and the ice-cube tray will re- and therefore has to be moved into turn to its original position.

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Door Seal

    0°F brush or vacuum cleaner (you could (-18°C) or colder. use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dust brush, for example).  Close the appliance door.

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 67 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. The appliance door is not properly closed. A thick layer of ice may have already formed in the freezer section.  Close the appliance door. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself.
  • Page 68 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 69 Frequently asked questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the gether or to the wall. freezer.  Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to carefully pry them apart.
  • Page 70 Frequently asked questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution Demo mode has been activated.   lights up on the  Tap . status display, the refrigeration  Tap . appliance does  Swipe left or right until  is shown in the middle. not get cold even ...
  • Page 71 There is a kink in the hose.  Check the hose; if it is faulty, it must only be re- placed by an original Miele spare part. The water connection pressure is too low.  Check that the water connection pressure is be- tween 21.7 and 90 psi (1.5 and 6.2 bar).
  • Page 72 Frequently asked questions Message Possible cause and solution   is lit up red in the The temperature alarm has been activated; the tem-  temperature display and perature in the freezer section has risen higher or an alarm is also sound- fallen lower than the temperature set.
  • Page 73 Frequently asked questions Message Possible cause and solution  There is a power failure: The temperature in the appli-  lights up red in the ance over the last few days or hours has risen too display and an alarm high because of a power failure or interruption to the also sounds.
  • Page 74  Tap  on the display to switch the alarm off. the display and a fault code F with  Contact Miele Customer Service. numbers may ap- To report the fault, you need the fault code and also pear. An alarm the model identifier and serial number of your refrig- will also sound.
  • Page 75 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 ap- pliance back on.
  • Page 76 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The ice cubes have an The ice-cube maker is in constant use and needs to unpleasant odor or fla- be cleaned regularly. vor.  Rinse the ice-cube maker and water-intake pipe regularly. The first three batches of ice cubes should be thrown away and not consumed.
  • Page 77 To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it- self off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the appliance door is left open. If this is not the cause, there is a fault.  Contact Miele Customer Service.

  • Page 78: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation. If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy but operate for longer. The volume will be lower. Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high. The volume will be higher.
  • Page 79 Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can register your product and/or You can book a Miele Service Call on- view the manufacturer´s warranty terms line at www.miele.com/service. and conditions for Miele appliances and...
  • Page 80 Copyrights and licenses For the purpose of operating and controlling the communication module, Miele uses proprietary or third-party software that is not covered by open source licens- ing terms. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected.
  • Page 83 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 www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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