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Operating instructions Refrigerator To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 12 583 990...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................Caring for the environment ..................13 Installation........................14 Installation site ....................... 14 Side-by-side combinations ..................15 Climate range ......................15 Ventilation ........................16 Changing the door hinging .................... 16 Furniture door panel....................... 16 Horizontal and vertical gaps..................16 Weight of the furniture door..................
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Information on Sabbath mode ................41 Automatic door opening (ActiveDoor) .............. 41 Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ........44 Miele@home......................44 Changing the volume of the alarms and buzzers / ........45 Adjusting the display brightness ............... 45 Switching off Demo mode ...
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Contents Cleaning and care ......................57 Cleaning agents ......................57 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning ............. 57 Cleaning the inside of the appliance ................57 Cleaning accessories by hand or in the dishwasher ..........58 Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning ..........59 Cleaning the door seal ....................
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/air mixture building up.
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Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele spare parts are used. For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified specialist or the Miele Customer Service Department. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a ...
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This lamp must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department.
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Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
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Warning and Safety instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal operation. The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penetrates the airways.
Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...
*INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room. Risk of damage and danger of Risk of damage due to high injury due to the refrigeration humidity. appliance tipping over. In environments with high humidity, This refrigeration appliance is very condensation can build up on heavy and can tip forwards when the...
*INSTALLATION* Installation When installing the refrigeration contact your dealer for specific appliance, please note the following: information about which combinations will work with your refrigeration - The socket must be easily accessible appliance. in an emergency, not concealed behind the appliance. Climate range - The plug and mains connection cable This refrigeration appliance is designed...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Ventilation It is essential to pay attention to the following: Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. - Horizontal gap If the refrigeration appliance is not The gap between the furniture door ventilated sufficiently, the panel and the housing unit door above compressor will run more frequently or below it must be at least 3 mm.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Weight of the furniture door Appliance Gap X [mm] furniture for different If the furniture door panel is too door edge radiiB heavy, this can cause damage. thickness Fitting a furniture door panel which is A [mm] heavier than the maximum permitted R1.2 weight could damage the hinges.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit/side view All dimensions are given in mm. * The declared energy consumption was calculated in a 560 mm deep niche. The refrigeration appliance is fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation All dimensions are given in mm. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the refrigeration appliance. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2200 mm c Ventilation cross-section min.
Risk of fire from overheating. this Miele product must also be Connecting the refrigeration maintained in isolated operation or in appliance to a multi-socket plug operation that is not synchronised with...
Saving energy How to save energy: Installation site The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher ambient 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, cooker).
Guide to the appliance This image shows an example of an appliance model with right-hand hinging.
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Guide to the appliance a Display b Fan with lighting c Dry rear panel to prevent condensate d Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) e Egg tray f Door shelf with fine adjustment g Storage drawer (CompactCase) for storing small containers h Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight 2.0) i Flexible bottle rack j Space for a baking tray (ComfortSize)
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 ...
Guide to the appliance Settings mode In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their settings to some extent: Symbol Function Factory default Switch the Party mode function on or off (see “Selecting further settings”) Switch the Holiday mode function on or off ...
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Switching the humidifier on or off or adjusting its intensity (see “Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone”) Set up the Miele@home function for the first time, activate and deactivate WiFi or reset the network configuration (see “Selecting further settings”) / ...
Guide to the appliance Automatic door opening Risk of damage while the (ActiveDoor) appliance door is closing automatically This function must be activated and Drawers or telescopic runners that configured in Settings mode (see are pulled out can be damaged “Selecting further settings –...
“Miele@home” in Repositioning the door shelf with fine “Selecting further settings”. adjustment Install the Miele app on your Only move the door/bottle shelves in smartphone. the appliance door when they are Establish a WiFi connection to your empty.
Guide to the appliance Press the grey buttons at the same time and slide the door shelf up and off the guide rails. The bottle holder can be moved to the left or right to create more room for drink cartons.
Guide to the appliance Using the storage drawer Pull the shelf slightly forwards 2.) and (CompactCase) lift it until the notches on the left and right are in line with the shelf The storage drawer (CompactCase) is supports. suitable for storing small packets and ...
Guide to the appliance Danger of injury from dropping the glass shelf. The pivotable glass shelf can come out when removing the adjustable shelf, causing the glass shelf to drop out of the tray and break. Keep hold of the pivotable glass shelf when removing the adjustable shelf.
Guide to the appliance Inserting the adapters for the baking Moving the charcoal filters tray KKF-FS charcoal filters with holder The supplied adapters enable you to (Active AirClean) are available as insert a baking tray in your refrigerator optional accessories (see “Optional section with ease.
Flexible bottle rack KKF-RF replacement charcoal filters Optional accessories (Active AirClean) A range of useful Miele accessories and Replacement filters to the fit the holder care products are available for your are available. We recommend replacing appliance. the charcoal filters every 6 months.
“Electrical connection”. Touch the temperature display on the will then appear on the appliance Miele display. display, followed by . Swipe right until is shown in the Filling and inserting the water middle.
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Switching on and off Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the fuse. Take the water container for the humidifier out of the appliance, empty it, then clean and dry it. ...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section and in the temperature to ensure the shelf life of PerfectFresh Active zone food. Reducing the temperature reduces We recommend a temperature of 4 °C the growth rate of microorganisms. in the refrigerator section.
The correct temperature Swipe left or right until the setting you Temperature display want (1: lowest temperature; 9: In normal operation, the temperature highest temperature) is shown in the display shows the current average middle. refrigerator section temperature Tap on the setting you want to inside the refrigeration appliance.
Using Super cool Switching SuperCool on and off SuperCool Touch the temperature display for the When switched on, the SuperCool fridge zone. function can be used to rapidly Touch to switch the SuperCool reduce the temperature in the fridge function on and off again.
Selecting further settings The refrigerator section is regulated at a Explanation of the different temperature of 15 °C, which settings automatically sets the temperature in Only the settings that require further the PerfectFresh Active zone to explanation are described below. between 9 and 12 °C. In this way, the refrigerator section remains in operation The door alarm and other warnings are whilst saving energy.
Selecting further settings When the lock function is switched on, Ensure that the appliance door is will light up orange. properly closed, as visual and audible alarms are switched off. Close the appliance door. Only then will the lock function be active. The Sabbath mode function ...
Selecting further settings Information on Sabbath mode Open the door to the required door opening angle (at least 70°). This product is certified by Star-K, an Tip: To ensure the drawers can be international institute for kosher pulled out without any problems, select certification.
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Selecting further settings 2. Deactivate ActiveDoor Risk of damage while the Tap . appliance door is closing automatically Swipe left or right until is shown in Drawers or telescopic runners that the middle. are pulled out can be damaged ...
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Selecting further settings Open the door to the required door Risk of damage while the opening angle (at least 70°). appliance door is closing Tip: To ensure the drawers can be automatically pulled out without any problems, select Drawers or telescopic runners that a door opening angle of at least 90°.
- A WiFi network visit www.miele.com. - The Miele app Miele App - A Miele user account You can create a The Miele App is available to download user account via the Miele app. free of charge from the Apple App ®...
You can adjust the display brightness to middle. the lighting conditions in the room. Tap . Tap . Tap OK. Swipe left or right until is shown in All entered settings and values for the middle. Miele@home are reset to the default Tap . settings.
WiFi network (see Demo mode allows the refrigeration “Selecting further settings – appliance to be presented in the Miele@home”) (depending on the showroom without the cooling system model). being switched on. This setting is not - When reporting an appliance fault to needed for domestic use.
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Selecting further settings After cleaning, Cleaning mode must be switched off. If the appliance door is closed for more than 10 minutes, Cleaning mode switches itself off automatically.
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Door alarm Door alarm with manual door Door alarm with automatic door opening opening The appliance door is left open for an ActiveDoor closes after a short time. extended period. The refrigeration appliance is fitted The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a door alarm to avoid increased with a door alarm to avoid increased energy consumption and food...
Storing food in the fridge zone Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest Risk of explosion due to section of the refrigeration section. flammable mixes of gases. Make use of the different zones when Electrical components can cause placing food in the appliance. flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Storing food in the fridge zone - Raw milk cheese and other raw milk Storing food correctly products Ensure that food stored in the fridge - Hummus, vegetable spreads, plant- zone is in packaging or covered properly based cream cheese substitutes (some exceptions apply in the PerfectFresh Active zone).
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone PerfectFresh Active zone Humidity-controlled compartment The PerfectFresh Active zone satisfies the requirements of a chill | | compartment to DIN EN 62552:2020. The upper humidity-controlled compartment has a temperature of The PerfectFresh Active zone provides 0 to 3 °C, and the humidity level is ideal storage conditions for fruit, increased depending on the position of...
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Selecting increased humidity Selecting low humidity When the setting is used, the When the setting is used, the humidifier should be switched on. humidifier should be switched off. Tap . The energy consumption does increase slightly when the humidifier ...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Humidifier Risk to health due to contaminated water. When the humidifier is switched on, Using contaminated water can lead water vapour is supplied to the fruit to poisoning. and vegetables stored in the humidity- controlled compartment each time the Use only fresh drinking water to fill appliance door is opened and...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Filling the water container for the Dry compartment humidifier | The dry compartment has a temperature of 0 to 3 °C and the humidity is not increased . The dry compartment is ideal for storing food which goes off quickly, such as: - Fresh fish and shellfish - Meat, poultry and sausage - Deli salads...
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone 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 appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.
Defrosting Refrigerator section and PerfectFresh Active zone The refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh Active zone defrost automatically. The condensate drains through a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the refrigeration appliance. The warmth generated by the compressor causes the condensate to evaporate automatically.
Cleaning and care - Hard, abrasive sponges and brushes The data plate located inside the (e.g. pot scourers) interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance must not be removed. It - Eraser stain remover blocks contains information which is required - Sharp metal scrapers in the event of a fault.
Cleaning and care The following components are If soiling is left on for any length of dishwasher-safe: time, it may become impossible to remove under certain circumstances. Risk of damage due to high Surfaces may suffer discolouration or dishwasher temperatures. damage.
Cleaning and care Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning Removing the door shelf with fine adjustment Press the latch out of the recess. The entire section of stainless steel trim will now come off the shelf. Hold the door shelf in both hands, ...
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Cleaning and care Risk of damage as a result of incorrect handling. When you remove the stainless steel trim with LED lighting, the metal contacts can be damaged. These contacts in the front left corner supply power to the LED lighting.
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Cleaning and care The fastener on the tray comes loose from the circular recess at the end of the runner guide . You can now dismantle all the parts and clean them. Underneath the plastic shelf, there is a glass shelf which is held in place with retainers ...
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Cleaning and care Place the glass shelf in the grooves Take hold of the tray with the fastener facing downwards and push the and then secure it in the retainers . fastener firmly into the circular recess Turn over the shelf so that the plastic at the end of the runner guide .
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Cleaning and care Pull the shelf slightly forwards 2.) and remove it by lifting it either up or out at an angle, making sure that the notches on the left and right are in line with the shelf supports. ...
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Cleaning and care Removing and dismantling the water container for the humidifier Risk to health due to contaminated water. Bacteria can develop in water which has been sitting in the water container for too long. This poses a risk to your health. Clean the water container for the humidifier and fill it with fresh drinking water if the refrigeration...
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The symbol on the start display reminds you that the charcoal filter needs to be changed. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from the Miele Customer Service Department, from your dealer or from Miele’s website. Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the adjustable shelf.
Cleaning and care The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for example). After cleaning Switch the Cleaning mode function off again by tapping on on the start display.
You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ service. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
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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. Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the refriger- The condensate drain hole is blocked.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy There is no audible alarm This is not a fault. The alarm has been switched off in even though the appli- Settings mode. If you want to switch the audible alarm ance door has been back on again: open for a long time.
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The door hinge mechanism is blocked. Do not move the door against the motorised movement. This can damage the door hinges. Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The symbol lights up The charcoal filter change indicator on the start...
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Tap on the display to switch the alarm off. the display and a fault code F with Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. 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 will also sound.
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The door is not respond- The voice assistant is not set up. ing to voice commands Configure the setting in the Miele app. (depending on the Automatic door opening is not activated. model). Activate automatic door opening (see “Automatic door opening (ActiveDoor) ...
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When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical components. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department. Risk of injury from LED lighting.
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Push the shelf in until it clicks into position. The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty. Replace the stainless steel trim with LED lighting. A replacement is available from the Miele Customer Service Department. The LED lighting is not...
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.
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Noises Noises Cause and remedy Vibrating, The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Use a level to check and rattling, clinking adjust the alignment of the refrigeration appliance. The refrigeration appliance is aligned by raising or lowering the adjustable feet (depending on the model) underneath it. For niches of 140 cm and more: place the stabilising rods supplied underneath the appliance base.
Service EPREL database Information to help you rectify faults yourself and about Miele spare parts Since 1 March 2021, information on can be found at www.miele.com/ energy labelling and ecodesign service. requirements has been available in the European Product Database (EPREL).
EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this refrigerator complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to https:// miele.co.uk/manuals and enter the...
2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz Maximum transmitting power of the < 100 mW WiFi module This Statement of Compliance confirms this Miele product fully complies with the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023. 1) Household Appliance –...
This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected. Furthermore, the communication module integrated in the appliance contains software components which are distributed under open source licence conditions.
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