Frequently Asked Questions - Miele KF 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Frequently asked questions

With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a
service call.
Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in strict
accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs
could cause personal injury or machine damage and may void the warranty.
Problems with temperature
Issue
The refrigerator
or freezer
section does
not get cold.
The temperature
in the
refrigerator or
freezer section
is too low.
The freezer
section is too
warm.
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Possible fault
The machine is not turned
on.
The machine is not plugged
in.
Check that the fuse has not
tripped.
The temperature is set
incorrectly.
Select a warmer
temperature.
The SuperCool function is
still on.
The door is not closed.
A large amount of food is
being frozen at the same
time.
The room temperature is
lower than the ambient
temperature for which the
appliance is designed.
Solution
Check whether the appliance is
switched on at the main switch.
The temperature display must
be lit up.
Check that the plug is correctly
inserted in the power outlet.
Reset the circuit breaker.
Check the display.
See "Selecting the correct
temperature".
SuperCool automatically shuts
off after: 6 hours for refrigerator;
52 hours for freezer.
Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
This makes the compressor run
longer, causing the temperature
in the freezer section to fall
automatically.
Raise the temperature of the
room.
Operating the appliance in a
room that is too cold will cause
the cooling system to switch off
for too long, causing the freezer
section to become too warm.