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Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerators To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 508 620...
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 ....................
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Before first use ....................48 Choosing the right Door Assistant (Push2Open/Pull2Open) ......48 Inserting the Active AirClean filters ..............49 Miele@home ....................49 Operating the refrigeration appliance..............50 Starting up for the first time ................50 Switching on and off ..................52 Switching off for longer periods of time ..............
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Contents Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ............. 77 MastertFresh zone....................77 Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture adjustment......77 Dry compartment with adjustable temperature..........79 Automatic defrosting ..................81 Cleaning and care ..................... 82 Cleaning agents....................82 Before cleaning the appliance................83 Interior and accessories ..................
“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.
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. ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the appliance. The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all times. Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
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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.
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Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician. 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Stainless steel machines: Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape, or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface. ...
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo- cate. - Remove the machine doors. - Remove the drawers. - Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside.
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...
*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- - At least 1 1/4"...
*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.
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. K 2602 SF 776 lbs Door hinge (352 kg) Risk of damage and injury when...
A side-by-side merging kit and a top frame (KTF) are required for this. Both The refrigeration appliances are secured are available from your Miele dealer or individually in their installation niche us- Miele Service. ing the supplied installation material.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall If the appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them, they will need to be joined together with the side-by-side in- stallation kit. In addition, you must in- stall the side panel heater to prevent condensation from forming and any re- sulting damage.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Position of the electrical connection - The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" (228 mm) above the floor. The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation K 2602 SF, 84"–85 3/16" 24" (610 mm) 24" (610 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) K 2612 SF (2,134–2,164 mm) K 2802 SF, 84"–85 3/16" 30" (762 mm) 24" (610 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) K 2812 SF (2,134–2,164 mm) K 2902 SF, 84"–85 3/16" 36" (915 mm) 24" (610 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) K 2912 SF (2,134–2,164 mm)
*INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°) 3/8" (10 mm) K 26x2 SF 26 5/8" Cabinet front Door handle 11 5/8" (296 mm) (677 mm) K 28x2 SF 32 5/8" Cabinet front Door handle 14 5/16" (363 mm) (829 mm) K 29x2 SF 38 11/16" Cabinet front Door handle 16 7/8"...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Building in the appliance - Cordless drill Before starting... - TX 20 screwdriver It is essential to read these installa- - Hammer drill tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. - Drill bits in various sizes, depending The appliance should be installed by on materials a suitably qualified tradesman in ac-...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation niche Check the installation dimensions (see “Installation – Installation dimen- sions”). Check the position of the electrical connection. The length of the power cord is 9' 10" (3 m). The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
*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 appliance. Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the installation niche The anti-tip brackets prevent the refrig- eration appliance from tipping. Risk of damage and injury due to The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix the refrigeration appliance tipping the installation niche securely to the over.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tipping over. Retaining screws for different uses If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too and types of material are supplied in high up, they cannot be used to se- the accompanying pack.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Pushing the appliance into the niche Then push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the electrical connection! 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).
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Secure the power cord to prevent it becoming caught: tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and as the refrigeration appliance is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord for- ward underneath the appliance. ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance Align the appliance with neighboring cabinet fronts as described below. 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 ...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 screwdriver . screwdriver . Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet.
*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"...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the toe-kick board and Aligning the appliance door cover Following installation, align the appli- ance door with adjacent cabinet fronts. To do this, check the gaps to the adja- cent cabinet fronts. Remove the film from the adhesive strips on the toe-kick cover provided .
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Remove the covers from both Remove the cover from the light sides of the appliance door. contact switch. Remove the nuts and washers from the threaded bolts . Slightly loosen the screws in the angle trims on both sides.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet fronts again. Then re-tighten all screws and . Place the washers and nuts back on the threaded bolts and tighten the nuts. The appliance door is now ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- pliance door The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the appliance door to be opened wide. If, for example, the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when it is opened, you should limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°: ...
*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.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation If the outlet is no longer accessible after Connecting the appliance installation, an additional means of dis- connection must be provided for all poles. Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all-pole dis- connect device with a contact opening of at least 1/8"...
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).
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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.
Guide to the appliance a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Holder for the Active AirClean filter e Shelves f Hanging drawer for storing small food items g Interior lighting h Fruit and vegetable drawer i Moisture regulator j Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta- bles...
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Guide to the appliance The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold storage compartment according to EN ISO 15502.
Temperature display (target temperature) c Sensor control for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) e Settings mode sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode...
The system restarts and is checked for faults or malfunctions (see “Selecting additional settings”) Door Assistant 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”)
Guide to the appliance * Switch off Demo Mode * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”) Reset to default settings Factory Default (see “Selecting additional settings”) Sabbath Mode Switch on or off (see “Selecting additional settings”) ...
Miele Webstore, from Miele di- Optional accessories rectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer. 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.
Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant Before first use (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the appliance to stand for ap- The Door Assistant helps you to open prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to the appliance door. the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions.
WiFi module. Miele@home availability Networking is deactivated at the fac- The ability to use the Miele app de- tory. pends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country. To use this feature, you will need:...
Before first use Settings mode Operating the refrigeration ap- pliance In Settings mode , you can select different refrigeration appliance func- The touch display can be scratched tions and alter their settings to some by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., extent (see “Selecting additional set- pens.
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- Set the Temperature Unit °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit) Set up Miele@home Select Continue if you would like to set Miele@home now. You will then be guided by the display and the Miele app.
Install the refrigeration appliance in a Miele will appear, followed by the main dry and/or air-conditioned room with screen on the refrigeration appliance sufficient ventilation.
Switching on and off Switching off for longer peri- ods 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 trip the cir- cuit breaker.
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.
Selecting additional settings Switching Eco Mode on or Adjusting the temperature in the MasterFresh zone (dry compartment) Eco Mode is useful when going on vaca- tion, for example, if you do not wish to In Settings mode , use the and switch off the appliance completely or sensor controls to select Master-...
sensor control. Make a note of the error message(s) displayed. Contact Miele Service and inform them of the error message(s) on the display. Confirm the message with OK.
Selecting additional settings Touch the sensor control to return Switching on the Door Assis- to the previous menu level. tant – Adjusting the intensity You can choose between the two Door Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open You can also adjust the intensity of the The default Door Assistant is Push2Open function.
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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.
Selecting additional settings Switching off the Door Assis- Miele@home tant Setting up Miele@home In Settings mode , use the and The message only Set up Miele@home sensor controls to select Door As- appears if the refrigeration appliance and select OK to confirm your...
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Activating Miele@home Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, If you have already activated you can set up Miele@home again for Miele@home and then disconnected your appliance. the connection, you will need to reac- tivate the connection.
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, ...
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.
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MasterFresh 32°F (0°C) (2 of 5 segments) Eco Mode Switched off Door Assistant Push2open Miele@home Switched off Switched off Sabbath Mode Switched on Display Active AirClean Filter 37°F (4°C) Temperature in the refrigera- tor section ...
Selecting additional settings Switching Sabbath Mode on - the sensor control for Settings mode so that Sabbath Mode can be or off switched off The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- Sabbath Mode function will switch it- bath Mode to support the observance of self off automatically after approx.
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.
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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.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- and in the MasterFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a temperature of 39°F is not stored at the correct temperature (4°C) in the refrigerator section.
The correct temperature Adjusting the temperature in the dry Setting the temperature compartment of the MasterFresh Touch the sensor control to set the zone temperature. The temperature in the dry compart- The previously set temperature will ap- ment of the MasterFresh zone is main- pear.
Using Automatic SuperCool 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.
Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption if the door is left open. Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. message also ap- Close the door pears on the display.
Adjusting the interior fittings Removing or moving the door Removing or moving the shelves shelves Only move or remove the door shelves when they are empty. Hold the shelf on both sides and raise it slightly so that it can be lifted with the catches over the guide at the back.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the hanging drawer Removing the hanging drawer The hanging drawer can be fixed under any shelf in the refrigerator section. Pull the hanging drawer out. To remove the holder for the hanging drawer, press against the retainers on both sides of the holder from the rear and pull the holder downwards diag- onally from the frame.
Adjusting the interior fittings Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone Pull the compartment out a little bit. Using both hands, grasp the com- partment frame from below and push the compartment downwards so that the rear end disengages and lifts up- wards.
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.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the fridge zone The warmest area in the refrigerator section is in the top section of the door. Not all food is suitable for refrigeration Use this for storing butter so that it re- at temperatures below 40°F (5°C) be- mains spreadable and cheese so that it...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food The freshness of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is the most im- portant factor for how long it stays fresh. Take into account the use-by date and the correct storage temperature.
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment MastertFresh zone with moisture adjustment 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 moisture released by food in stor- The MasterFresh zone comprises a hu- age is kept within the humidity-con- midity-controlled and a dry compart-...
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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.
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with adjustable Tip: This compartment is ideal for all temperature home-cooked meals as any micro- organisms that may still be present can- not multiply. The dry compartment is ideal for storing perishable foods such as: The temperature in the dry compart- - dairy products such as yogurt, ment is maintained at 30 to 37°F (-1 to...
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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.
Automatic 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. Refrigerator section and Mas- terFresh drawer The refrigerator section and the Master- Fresh drawer defrost automatically.
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 ...
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 Take any food out of the appliance immediately.
The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then Do not use Miele stainless steel wiped dry with a soft cloth. conditioning agent on these sur- faces, as it will cause noticeable Cleaning the ventilation gaps smearing.
Confirm the message with OK. New Active AirClean filters (both with and without a holder) can be obtained from Miele Service, your local dealer, or via the Miele website. After cleaning To remove the holder for the Active ...
“Performing a ”). Self Test Test . Your appliance will Contact Miele Service and inform them of the error be checked for any message(s) on the display. faults or malfunctions. The appliance is not The appliance has not been turned on.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov- ing on more frequently ered or become too dusty. and for longer periods Do not block the ventilation gaps. of time;...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor runs Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at continuously. a lower speed when less cooling is required. This increases the compressor run time. An alarm sounds. The appliance door has been open for longer than 3 minutes.
The voltage level is too high/low. Observe the connection data under “Electrical connections”. Contact Miele Service if necessary. To turn the alarm off, touch the symbol. The error message does not disappear from the dis- play until the error has been rectified.
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Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service. Risk of injury from LED lighting. This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury.
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.
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 Service Call on- line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
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.
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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 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 Customer Service & Support www.miele.ca Phone: 888-99-MIELE(64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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