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Operating and installation 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. 09 836 570

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation 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. 09 836 570...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Optional accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents Home freezing ........... . 31 Hints on home freezing.
  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off button c Display b Super cool button d Menu symbol (Settings mode: For activating and deactivating the lock) e Super cool symbol f Lock symbol g Temperature display h Temperature selector button...
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Freezer compartment* c Door shelf / Egg tray d Interior lighting e Adjustable shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Bottle shelf h Fruit and vegetable containers* or Fruit and vegetable drawer* * Depending on model This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet. 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 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
  • Page 9 The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks.
  • Page 11 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 12 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerble danger to users. Installation, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g.
  • Page 14 Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.
  • Page 17: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 18 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Accessory - Bottle holder Packing material ^ Remove all the packing material from the interior of the appliance. Protective foil The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Page 20: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching on Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ Press the On/Off button. ^ switch the appliance off, The temperature display lights up, the ^ disconnect it from the mains, appliance starts cooling and the interior...
  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the refrigerator It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4°C in appliance. Micro-organisms will cause the refrigerator. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 22: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display The temperature display on the control panel always shows the required temperature. ^ Press the temperature selector button repeatedly until the temperature you Setting the temperature want lights up in the display. If the appliance door is opened very The first time you press the button the often, or if large quantities of food are last temperature you set will flash in the...
  • Page 23: Selecting Settings

    Selecting settings Settings mode The lock is activated or deactivated in Settings mode. ^ Press the Super cool button briefly to Activating or deactivating the call up the lock function. lock c1 will appear in the display. Settings mode is represented in the display by the Menu symbol X.
  • Page 24 Selecting settings – To deactivate the lock ^ Press the Super cool button for approx. five seconds. The Lock symbol 0 and the Menu symbol X will light up and c will flash in the display. Settings mode is now activated. ^ Press the Super cool button briefly to call up the lock function.
  • Page 25: Using Super Cool

    Using Super cool Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The Super cool symbol ª will go out refrigerator to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).
  • Page 26: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
  • Page 27: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storing in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor Not all food is suitable for storing in a in determining how long it stays fresh, refrigerator at temperatures below 5°C and how long it can be kept in the...
  • Page 28: Storing Food Correctly

    Storing food in the refrigerator Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells from affecting other food, food from drying out, and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is particularly important for protein-based food such as meat or fish.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Moving the shelves shelf The shelves can be adjusted according ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, to the height of the food. then remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Raise the shelf slightly at the front, and pull it forwards a little until the ^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the notch at the side is in line with the...
  • Page 30: Freezing And Storing Food (Depending On Model)

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compartment, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, –...
  • Page 31: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Home freezing should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. – Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer compartment.
  • Page 32: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Compartment

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Before placing food in the freezer – at room temperature, compartment – in the refrigerator (the cold given off ^ Select a middle to low temperature by the frozen food helps to keep (5°C or colder) for approx.
  • Page 33: Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food (depending on model) Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer compartment.
  • Page 34: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section In certain circumstances, too thick a layer of ice can prevent the door from The refrigerator section defrosts closing properly. Too thick a layer of ice automatically. also reduces efficiency and increases Condensate and frost can build up on energy consumption.
  • Page 35 Defrosting To defrost To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot water (not boiling) can be placed on a Carry out the defrosting procedure saucer in the freezer compartment. as quickly as possible. The longer Closing the door in this instance will help retain warmth and speed up the the food is left out at room temperature, the faster it goes off.
  • Page 36: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care – sharp metal scrapers. Do not let water get into the electronic unit or into the light. Before cleaning ^ Switch off the appliance. Do not let water get into the condensate channel and drain hole The display will go out and the when cleaning.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and The following are not dishwasher safe: accessories – the stainless steel trim and the protective strips on the shelves The appliance should be cleaned – the fruit and vegetable containers or regularly, at least once a month. drawer (depending on model).
  • Page 38: Door Seal

    Cleaning and care Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time. ^ The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 39: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. The following overview is designed to help you resolve these yourself. If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door of the appliance while waiting for it to be serviced.
  • Page 40 Problem solving guide The compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long, so the temperature in the appliance is dropping. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Select the correct The temperature The temperature inside the temperature setting. inside the appliance appliance is set too low.
  • Page 41 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Uncover the ventilation The compressor The ventilation gaps in the switches on too housing unit are covered or gaps. frequently and for dusty. ^ Dust the ventilation gaps longer. regularly. ^ Only open doors when The refrigerator and freezer compartment (depending you need to and then only...
  • Page 42 (depending on model) to become too warm. Messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy F0 to F9 appears in ^ Call Miele Service. There is a fault. the display.
  • Page 43 The LED lighting may only automatically after approx. be repaired or replaced by 15 minutes if the door is left a Miele service technician. open. There are live electrical If this is not the case, then components under the there is a fault.
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The packaging used was together. not dry when put into the e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it freezer compartment. apart carefully.
  • Page 45: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise Brrrrr... can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 46: After Sales / Guarantee

    For further information on the appliance appliance is under guarantee, please guarantee specific to your country contact please contact Miele. See the end of – your Miele Dealer this booklet for contact details. In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of –...
  • Page 47: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Norms and Directives. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: – Loading plans, – Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions.
  • Page 48: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 49: Installation

    Installation Important. In environments with This appliance must be built in, high humidity condensation can otherwise it could tip up. build up on the exterior of the appliance. This can cause corrosion Location of the appliance walls. This appliance should not be installed For prevention, it is advisable to where it is exposed to direct sunlight or install the appliance with sufficient...
  • Page 50: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation – The cross-sectional area for ventilation in the plinth and the Specified ventilation gaps must be housing unit and also beneath the maintained. Otherwise the ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm compressor will come on more throughout to ensure that warm air can be drawn through unhindered.
  • Page 51: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Before installing the appliance ^ Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door, and remove the red safety catch a (depending on model).
  • Page 52: Does Your Old Appliance Have A Different Hinging Mechanism

    All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from the Miele. Stainless steel front panel (depending on model) The old door front can be replaced by a stainless steel front panel if required.
  • Page 53: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installing the appliance make sure the housing unit is the correct size. Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure that the appliance functions correctly. Niche height [mm] K 32222 i 874 - 890 K 32242 iF 874 - 890...
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
  • Page 55: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Appliance door Two people are needed for changing ^ Open the appliance door. the door hinging. ^ Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from The appliance is supplied right-hand the appliance door. hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed: To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools:...
  • Page 56 Changing the door hinging ^ Unscrew screws d completely. ^ Place bracket g on the opposite side and loosely screw in screws d. ^ Slightly loosen screws d and e on ^ Unscrew screws e completely and the hinges. loosely screw them in on the opposite ^ Push door f outwards and take it off side.
  • Page 57 Changing the door hinging ^ Place the door with the outer side upwards on a stable surface. Do not close the hinges. Danger of injury. ^ Unscrew screws h. ^ Hang appliance door f onto ^ Place each hinge on the diagonally pre-fitted screws d and e, and tighten screws d and e securely.
  • Page 58: Freezer Compartment Door

    Changing the door hinging Freezer compartment door (depending on model) ^ Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side, having turned it by 180 °C. ^ Open the compartment door c. ^ Plug the holes with stoppers e ^ Flip the cover on bearing block a supplied.
  • Page 59: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance To install the appliance you will need Two people are needed for installing the following tools: this appliance. ^ The appliance must be installed in stable and correctly aligned kitchen furniture on a level surface. ^ The housing unit must be secured against the risk of tipping.
  • Page 60: Preparing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance The following installation parts are – required for fitting the furniture required door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: ** depending on niche height All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 61 Building in the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the ^ Fit cover strip a into position. way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Tip to help you push it into position: Secure a length of string to the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 62 Building in the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove cover f. ^ Secure part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
  • Page 63 Building in the appliance Building in the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the niche until the fixing brackets at all four corners are in line with the front edge of the furniture side wall. ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip m.
  • Page 64: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing bracket at the top and bottom front If the all round gap of 42 mm is not edge of the furniture side wall again. maintained between the appliance casing and the front edge of the This will create a gap all round of housing unit side walls the door may 42 mm to the front edges of the...
  • Page 65 Building in the appliance ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required. ^ Replace covers f and u on the fixing brackets. ^ Push the loose bracket up against the furniture wall. ^ Attach fixing bracket j to the housing unit side wall with screw s.
  • Page 66 Building in the appliance Niche height 140 cm and above For additional stability of the appliance in the unit, push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance between it and the floor of the housing unit. ^ Then secure handle v to one of the rods w.
  • Page 67: Fitting A Furniture Door

    Maximum weight of furniture door in kg – The vertical gap between furniture doors should also be about 3 mm. K 32222 i The exact dimension will vary K 32242 iF depending on the radius of the furniture door edges.
  • Page 68 Building in the appliance Tip: Push fitting aids b together with the furniture front up to the height adjoining unit furniture doors. ^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket. Double check this gap and reset it if necessary.
  • Page 69 Building in the appliance ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit the side cover q over the fixing bracket on the hinge side. ^ Turn the furniture door over and fix the handle if required.
  • Page 70 Building in the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Aligning the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto – Side adjustments (X) adjusting bolts h. ^ Slide the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the – Height adjustment (Y) adjusting bolts.
  • Page 71 Building in the appliance ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts ^ Drill holes l in the furniture door and h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c fit screws m. on the appliance door with ring Make sure the two metal edges are spanner j.
  • Page 72 Building in the appliance ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The doors must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
  • Page 76 K 32222 i, K 32242 iF, K 33222 i, K 34222 i, K 34242 iF en - GB M.-Nr. 09 836 570 / 00...

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