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Operating instructions
Fridge-freezer
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. 12 584 000

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Fridge-freezer 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. 12 584 000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................Caring for the environment ..................14 Installation........................15 Installation site ....................... 15 Side-by-side combinations ..................16 Climate range ......................16 Ventilation ........................17 Changing the door hinging .................... 17 Furniture door panel....................... 17 Horizontal and vertical gaps..................17 Weight of the furniture door..................
  • Page 3 Information on Sabbath mode ................42 Changing the time before the door alarm  is triggered ........42 Variable temperature zone (Freeze&Cool) / ............ 42 Miele@home......................44 Changing the volume of the alarms and buzzers / ........45 Adjusting the display brightness  ............... 45 Switching off Demo mode ...
  • Page 4 Contents Making ice cubes ......................57 Water container ......................57 Filling the water container ..................57 Ice cube maker ....................... 57 Switching the ice cube maker  on and off............58 Defrosting ........................60 Cleaning and care ......................61 Cleaning agents ......................61 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 7 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more 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.
  • Page 8 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 ...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Only install the refrigeration appliance in a solid, rectangular and  level housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. Correct use This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific  ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed.
  • Page 11 Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used,  warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost  it. These can damage the plastic parts.  Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to  damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by - puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser, - bending any pipework, or - scratching the surface coating.

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    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...

  • Page 15: Installation

    *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...

  • Page 16: Side-By-Side Combinations

    *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...

  • Page 17: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Ventilation Furniture door panel  Risk of fire and damage due to Horizontal and vertical gaps insufficient ventilation. Depending on the style of kitchen If the refrigeration appliance is not furniture, the thickness and edge radius ventilated sufficiently, the of the furniture door panel and the gap compressor will run more frequently that runs around the door, vertically and...

  • Page 18: Weight Of The Furniture Door

    *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.

  • Page 19: Building-In Dimensions

    *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.

  • Page 20: Connections And Ventilation

    *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.

  • Page 21: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Doors

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

  • Page 22: Electrical Connection

     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...

  • Page 23: Saving Energy

    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).

  • Page 24: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance                   ...
  • Page 25 Guide to the appliance a Display b Fan with lighting c Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight 2.0) d Egg tray e Door shelf with fine adjustment f Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass shelf (FlexiTray) g Dry rear panel to prevent condensate h Bottle shelf with bottle holder i Water container for ice cube maker j Compartment lid for setting the humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer...

  • Page 26: Start Display

    Settings mode d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) e Demo mode display (only visible when the Demo mode function has been switched on) Using the appliance ...

  • Page 27: 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: Symbol Function Factory default  Switch the Party mode function on or off (see “Selecting further settings”) Switch the Holiday mode function on or off ...
  • Page 28 Guide to the appliance Set up the Miele@home function for the first time,  activate and deactivate WiFi or reset the network configuration (see “Selecting further settings”) /  Switch the keypad tone on or off     / ...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Guide to the appliance Repositioning the door shelf with fine Adjusting the interior fittings adjustment Using the door shelf fine adjustment Only move the door/bottle shelves in Use the fine adjustment if you need the appliance door when they are greater height clearance on the door empty.

  • Page 30: Moving The Door Shelf/Bottle Shelf

    Guide to the appliance Moving the door shelf/bottle shelf Moving the adjustable shelf/ adjustable shelf with lighting Only move the door/bottle shelves in The shelves can be adjusted according the appliance door when they are to the height of the food. empty.

  • Page 31: Adjustable Shelf With Pivotable Glass Shelf (Flexitray)

    Guide to the appliance Adjustable shelf with pivotable glass Creating a flexible design for the shelf (FlexiTray) freezer zone (VarioRoom)  Risk of damage caused by If you wish to freeze large items such as loading too much food and not a turkey or game, you can remove the distributing items evenly.

  • Page 32: Accessories Supplied

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop. They can also be ordered from the Miele Customer Service Department (see end of this booklet for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
  • Page 33 Guide to the appliance KKF-RF replacement charcoal filters (Active AirClean) Replacement filters to the fit the holder are available. We recommend replacing the charcoal filters every 6 months. Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space. The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance.

  • Page 34: Switching On And Off

    “Electrical connection”. alarm stops. will then appear on the appliance Miele  If the alarm annoys you, tap  display, followed by .  The alarm will stop. Filling the water container for the ice...

  • Page 35: Switching Off The Refrigeration Appliance

    Switching on and off  Tap . Switching off the refrigeration appliance The refrigerator section switches back You can only switch the entire refrigeration appliance in Settings To note when switching off for longer mode . periods of time  Tap . If, during a long absence, the ...

  • Page 36: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature to ensure the shelf life of We recommend a temperature of 4 °C food. Reducing the temperature reduces in the refrigerator section. the growth rate of microorganisms. Food does not spoil as quickly.

  • Page 37: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature If you change the temperature setting: Temperature display  check the temperature display after a In normal operation, the temperature few hours. It will take this long for the display shows the current average appliance to give an accurate reading. refrigerator section temperature and the maximum freezer section - Wait for approx. 6 hours if the...

  • Page 38: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling SuperCool  SuperFreeze  When switched on, the SuperCool When switched on, the SuperFreeze function  can be used to rapidly function  can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the fridge reduce the temperature in the freezer zone to its lowest setting (depending section to its lowest setting on the ambient temperature).
  • Page 39 Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching SuperFreeze  on and off Tip: As the energy consumption increases when DynaCool  is  Touch the temperature display for the switched on, you should turn the freezer section. DynaCool function  off again under ...

  • Page 40: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Holiday mode  Explanation of the different settings The Holiday mode function  is useful when you go on holiday and, for Only the settings that require further example, you do not wish to switch off explanation are described below. the fridge zone completely or do not The door alarm and other warnings are need a high degree of cooling.

  • Page 41: Switching The Lock Function / On

    Selecting further settings Closing the appliance door will  Health risk caused by reactivate the lock function . decomposing food. The usability and quality of food in Switching the lock function / off the fridge zone may deteriorate if the completely temperature remains above 4 °C for ...

  • Page 42: Information On Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings  Swipe left or right until the time you All other functions switched on want between 30 seconds and previously remain activated. 3 minutes 30 seconds is shown in the middle.  Health risk caused by  Tap on the setting you want to decomposing food.
  • Page 43 Selecting further settings Switching from the additional fridge Please note that frozen food which is zone to the freezer zone  already stored must be removed from the drawers first. The temperature can be adjusted from -15 to -26 °C. If the freezer zone is used as an additional fridge zone , Please note that food which is already - SuperFreeze ...

  • Page 44: Miele@Home

    - A WiFi network Miele App - The Miele app The Miele App is available to download - A Miele user account You can create a free of charge from the Apple App user account via the Miele app. ®...

  • Page 45: Changing The Volume Of The Alarms And Buzzers

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

  • Page 46: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

    Keep this appliance data to hand: - For integrating the refrigeration appliance into your WiFi network (see “Selecting further settings – Miele@home”) (depending on the model). - When reporting an appliance fault to the Miele Customer Service Department (see “Service”).

  • Page 47: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The audible and visual signals may be  Health risk caused by activated in the following situations: decomposing food. If the temperature in the freezer - You switch on the refrigeration remains above -18 °C for a long time, appliance and the temperature in a the frozen food can start to defrost.
  • Page 48 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a door alarm to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open. If an appliance door is left open for a longer period of time,   will light up ...

  • Page 49: Storing Food In The Fridge Zone

    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.

  • Page 50: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the fridge zone - Other fresh food (with a label stating it This will prevent food odours from should be kept at a temperature of affecting other food, stop food from approx. 4 °C) drying out and also prevent any cross- contamination of bacteria.

  • Page 51: Storing Food In The Dailyfresh Drawer

    Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer The DailyFresh drawer provides good Selecting low humidity  storage conditions for fruit and The appliance is delivered with vegetables. increased humidity and the The humidity level in the DailyFresh compartment cover pushed drawer can also be regulated to suit the backwards .
  • Page 52 Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time):  Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.

  • Page 53: Storing Food In The Additional Fridge Zone

    Storing food in the additional fridge zone Temperature range between 3 and Alternatively, the variable temperature 9 °C zone enables you to use the freezer zone  as a fridge zone . This temperature range corresponds to You can also store large amounts of the temperatures in the fridge zone.

  • Page 54: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food - That the temperature at which the Freezing fresh food frozen food is being stored in the shop  Health risk caused by is -18 °C or colder decomposing food.  Where possible, transport frozen food If the temperature in the freezer in an insulated bag and then store it remains above -18 °C for a long time, quickly in the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 55 Freezing and storing food  Expel as much air as possible from – VarioRoom: freezing the maximum the packaging and close it tightly. amount of food (see data plate)  Make a note of the contents and the If the ventilation slots are blocked, date of freezing on the packaging.

  • Page 56: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Food group Storage time (Months) Ice cream 2 to 6 Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 Cheese 2 to 4 Fish, oily 1 to 2 Fish, lean 1 to 5 Sausage, ham 1 to 3 Game, pork 1 to 12 Poultry, beef 2 to 10 Vegetables, fruit 6 to 18 Herbs 6 to 10...

  • Page 57: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes The water container in the refrigerator Water container section supplies the ice cube maker in  Risk to health and risk of damage the freezer section with water. due to contaminated water. You can also use the cooled water in the The water quality must conform to water container at any time.

  • Page 58: Switching The Ice Cube Maker  On And Off

    Making ice cubes - The ice cube maker must be clean. Only make normal domestic quantities - The water container must have been of ice cubes with the ice cube maker. cleaned, filled and inserted in the The ice cube maker can make up to refrigerator section.
  • Page 59 Making ice cubes Ice cube production is halted automatically when the ice cube drawer is full. The drawer will not fill up to the top edge. Tip: Empty the ice cube drawer at regular intervals, or if you have not produced any ice for more than a week.

  • Page 60: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer zone DailyFresh drawer The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The refrigeration The refrigerator section and the appliance defrosts automatically. DailyFresh drawer defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance The condensate drains through a collects on the condenser and is channel and drain hole into an automatically defrosted and dissipated...

  • Page 61: Cleaning And Care

    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.

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Inside Of The Appliance

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the freezer section/the entire Cleaning accessories by hand refrigeration appliance: or in the dishwasher  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The following components must be  appears in the display and the cooling cleaned by hand only: system is switched off.

  • Page 63: Removing And Dismantling Accessories For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care - Adjustable shelves (without the trim  Pull the water container forwards to or printing) remove it. - The guide rails for the door shelf with Removing the door shelf with fine fine adjustment adjustment - The glass shelves (without protective trims) - The partition for the ice cube drawer - The holder for the charcoal filter...
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 Cleaning and care  Grasp the plastic surround on the left- hand side of the stainless steel trim at its rearmost point. 1. Pull the plastic surround from the  Bring the tray to the front. Use the adjustable shelf and opening to lift the glass shelf from 2.
  • Page 66 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 ...
  • Page 67 Cleaning and care Push the telescopic rails back in again to avoid damaging them.  Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning. The telescopic rails contain a special lubricant which can be washed out during cleaning, damaging the rails. Wipe the telescopic rails with a damp cloth to clean them.
  • Page 68 Cleaning and care Removing the compartment cover Removing the telescopic runners from the glass plate  Lift the cover at the front and pull it out.  After cleaning, slide the compartment  To remove the telescopic runners: cover back in again. 1.
  • Page 69 Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from the Miele The “Replace charcoal filter” reminder Customer Service Department, from will go out on the display and the your dealer or from Miele’s website.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Door Seal

     Swipe left or right until  is shown in brush or vacuum cleaner (you could the middle. use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting  Tap . brush, for example). It will take some time to move the ice After cleaning cube tray into the cleaning position.
  • Page 71 Cleaning and care When Cleaning mode is switched off, the  symbol will light up white. The refrigerator section will start cooling again.  Switch the SuperFreeze function  on for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly. ...

  • Page 72: Problem Solving Guide

    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.
  • Page 73 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy  Close the appliance doors. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will affect cooling and increase energy consumption. ...
  • Page 74  Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re-  Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
  • Page 75 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The floor of the refriger- The condensate drain hole is blocked. ator section is wet.  Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy Nothing is visible on the Sabbath mode  is switched on: the interior lighting is display. The display is switched off and the refrigeration appliance is cooling completely blank. down.  Tap on the black display.  will appear on the display.
  • Page 77 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy  lights up red in the The temperature alarm has been activated; the   freezer section temper- temperature in the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set. ature display and an alarm also sounds.
  • Page 78 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy There is not enough water in the water container.  lights up yellow   Fill the water container with fresh drinking water. in the display and a buzzer sounds. The drawer of the ice cube maker is not closed properly.
  • Page 79  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.
  • Page 80 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy  Push the drawer in properly. There is not enough water in the water container.  Fill the water container with fresh tap water. The water container is not sitting correctly.  Push the water container into the appliance correctly, making sure it clicks into position.
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82  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...

  • Page 83: Noises

    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 84 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.

  • Page 85: Service

    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).

  • Page 86: Eu Conformity Declaration

    EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this fridge- freezer 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...

  • Page 87: Uk Conformity Declaration

    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 –...

  • Page 88: Copyrights And Licences

    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.
  • Page 91 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland South Africa Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele (Pty) Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
  • Page 92 KFN 7785 ... en-GB M.-Nr. 12 584 000 / 01...

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