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Operating and Installation Instructions
Refrigerator
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all
instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance.
en - US
M.-Nr. 10 117 250

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerator To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance. en - US M.-Nr. 10 117 250...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 4 Guide to the appliance ..........9 Optional accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting ......35 Moving the shelf / Shelf with lighting ....... . 35 Adjusting the bottle rack .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    The appliance is not accidents and machine damage. suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage This appliance conforms to current resulting from improper or incorrect use safety requirements. Inappropriate of the appliance.
  • Page 5: Technical Safety

    – air the room in which the appliance is posed by it. They should be supervised located for several minutes whenever you are working in the – call Miele Technical Service kitchen. The more coolant there is in an Ensure that any packing material is...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If the power cord is damaged, it Repairs should only be carried out must be replaced by a Miele authorized by a qualified and trained person in technician in order to protect the user strict accordance with local and from harm.
  • Page 7: Cleaning And Care

    Do not place electric heaters or Use only genuine original Miele candles in the appliance to defrost it. parts. If parts or accessories from other These can damage the plastic parts.
  • Page 8: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigeration circuit is Always transport the appliance in an not damaged to prevent uncontrolled upright position and in its original escape of the refrigerant it contains transport packaging to avoid damage (data on type plate) and oil.
  • Page 9: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a For turning the entire appliance on d For setting the temperature and off. (X for colder), selection button in settings mode b Optical interface e For confirming a selection (for Service use only) (OK button) c On/Off button for the f For setting the temperature...
  • Page 10 Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally turning off the appliance, adjusting the temperature, turning on the SuperCool functions or entering settings. Acoustic signals Selection options for the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarm tones Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display...
  • Page 11 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) d Egg tray / Door shelf e Shelf f Bottle rack g Bottle shelf h PerfectFresh Pro zone dry compartment i Condensate channel and drain hole j Moisture level control in the humidity-controlled compartment* k PerfectFresh zone...
  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel maintenance – Each application of the Miele Bottle rack stainless steel conditioner forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface.
  • Page 13: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, Maintenance poorly ventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Away from heat sources Near a heat source (radiator, (radiator, range/oven). range/oven).
  • Page 14 How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers and shelves are in the original arrangement. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 15: Turning The Appliance On And Off

    ^ Immediately after pulling the film off, shelf. wipe the stainless steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel care product provided. Important! Each application of a stainless steel conditioner forms a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant.
  • Page 16: Operating The Appliance

    Turning the appliance on and off Operating the appliance Turning the appliance off The appliance is operated with the use of touch keys activated by a finger. A tone will sound each time a button is touched. You can deactivate this, if you ^ Touch the On/Off button.
  • Page 17: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Turning the appliance on and off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time: ^ turn the appliance off, ^ unplug the power cord or trip the circuit breaker, ^ clean the appliance, ^ leave the door slightly ajar to air out the appliance.
  • Page 18: The Right Temperature

    The right temperature It is very important to set the correct Automatic cold air circulation temperature for storing food in the (DynaCool) appliance. Microorganisms will cause The fan automatically turns on when the food which is not stored at the correct cooling system for the refrigerator temperature to spoil rapidly.
  • Page 19: Setting The Temperature In The Refrigerator

    The right temperature Setting the temperature in the Approximately 5 seconds after you release the button, the actual refrigerator temperature value in the appliance will ^ Use the two buttons underneath the be displayed. display to set the temperature. By touching the button: ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Temperature In The Perfectfresh Zone

    The right temperature Adjusting the temperature in The last selected setting flashes in the display and the u lights up. the PerfectFresh zone In the PerfectFresh zone the temperature is maintained between 32°F (0°C) and 37°F (3°C). However, if you would like it to be warmer or colder, ^ You can now adjust the temperature e.g.
  • Page 21: Supercool

    SuperCool The SuperCool function in the Turning off SuperCool refrigerator The SuperCool function turns off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The SuperCool function can be used to The appliance then operates at normal rapidly reduce the temperature in the cooling capacity. refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).
  • Page 22: Door Alarm

    Door alarm Turning off the audio alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy If the audio alarm bothers you, it can be consumption and food becoming warm silenced. if the door is left open. An alarm will sound if the door is left open for too long.
  • Page 23: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Safety lock 0 Certain appliance settings can only be selected in the settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault – the appliance being turned off by messages are suppressed mistake automatically, but the alarm symbol...
  • Page 24: Temperature Unit (Celsius Or Fahrenheit)

    Selecting additional settings Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. ^ By touching the X or Y button, you The factory default is Fahrenheit °F. can now select whether the safety lock is activated or deactivated: 0: the safety lock is deactivated Setting the temperature display to...
  • Page 25 Selecting additional settings ^ Touch the buttons for setting the ^ By tapping the X or Y button you can temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until now select °C. °C and °F flash in the display. ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 26: Acoustic Signals )

    Selecting additional settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance has acoustic signals such as the button tone and the door and temperature alarms. ^ By touching the X or Y button you The keypad tone and door alarm can now select: warning tone can be turned on or off, 0: button tone off;...
  • Page 27: Display Brightness S

    Selecting additional settings Display brightness s You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the light conditions in the room. ^ By touching the X or Y button, you The display brightness can be changed can now alter the brightness of the in increments from 1 to 3.
  • Page 28: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode ¬ Turning on Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance. The following are turned off: ^ Touch the settings button. – the interior lighting when the door is All symbols available for selection will opened, appear in the display and the 0 symbol...
  • Page 29 Selecting additional settings ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected setting is applied, the ¬ symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display after about 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is turned on. ^ Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.
  • Page 30: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Various cooling zones Warmest area Due to the natural circulation of the air The warmest area in the refrigerator in the appliance, there are different section is in the top section of the door. temperature zones in the refrigerator Use this for storing butter so that it section.
  • Page 31 Storing food in the refrigerator section WARNING! Danger of fire Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
  • Page 32: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Due to the optimum storage conditions Take food out of the PerfectFresh in the PerfectFresh zone for fruit, zone approx. 30 - 60 minutes before vegetables, fish, meat and dairy using it. The aroma and flavor do not products, food remains fresh for longer, fully develop until the food has and flavor and vitamins are retained.
  • Page 33: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Dry compartment , Humidity controlled compartment ,, . The dry compartment is suitable for storing perishable foods such as: The humidity controlled compartment has a slide control which is used to – fresh fish, shellfish, regulate the moisture in this –...
  • Page 34 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone ^ An increased humidity level (.) in If you are not satisfied with your the humidity controlled compartment stored food (for example the food is achieved through the moisture wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time), check the contained within the food being stored, i.e., the more food, the more...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Adjustable shelf / Adjustable bottle shelf shelf with lighting ^ Lift up the door shelf / The LED lighting is located on the bottle shelf and pull it forward to stainless steel trim of the shelf. remove it.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh drawers The edge of shelf's rear stop must face upwards so that food does not touch The drawers in the PerfectFresh zone the rear wall and freeze to it. are on telescopic rails, and can be Stops prevent the shelves from being removed for filling, emptying or pulled out accidentally.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the interior fittings Take care when cleaning the appliance that you do not wash the special lubricant out of the telescopic runners. Wipe them with a damp cloth. ^ To refit the drawer, insert the drawer lid from beneath into the holders, and push it back into place.
  • Page 38: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting WARNING! Risk of injury and damage. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. The refrigerator defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator when the compressor is running.
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care The data plate located inside the WARNING! appliance must not be removed. It Danger of electric shock. contains information which is Unplug refrigerator or disconnect required in the event of a service call. power. Information regarding cleaning Danger of fire.
  • Page 40: Before Cleaning

    Cleaning and Care Before cleaning To clean stainless steel surfaces on ^ Turn off the appliance. the appliance, use the Original Miele care product for stainless steel (see The display goes out and cooling is "Guide to the appliance - Optional turned off.
  • Page 41: Adjustable Shelf / Adjustable Shelf With Lighting

    Cleaning and Care Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting The stainless steel strip with LED lighting and the stainless steel strips on the shelves are not dishwasher-safe. The stainless steel strip with LED lighting on the shelf must not be ^ Take hold of the plastic edging on immersed in water.
  • Page 42: Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and Care Interior and accessories Door shelves and bottle shelves Clean the appliance at least once a The stainless steel facia panels on month. the door shelves and bottle shelves are not dishwasher-safe. Remove any soiling immediately so that it does not dry up. To remove the stainless steel plinths, proceed as follows: ^ Clean the interior with lukewarm...
  • Page 43: Door Seal

    Be careful not to wash out the special lubricant in the telescopic runners during cleaning. ^ Remove any soiling on stainless steel strips and plinths with the Miele care product for stainless steel. ^ Always wipe these surfaces with a stainless steel conditioner immediate- ly after each cleaning.
  • Page 44: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and Care After cleaning ^ Put all shelves and accessories back into the appliance. The left-hand support ribs for the adjustable shelves have metal discs (contacts) inside the receiving gaps to supply the LED lighting with electricity. Ensure these contacts are clean and dry before inserting the adjustable shelf with lighting.
  • Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions

    With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser- vice call. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele Technical Service. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until the malfunction has been corrected.
  • Page 46 Frequently asked questions The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, and the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Correct the temperature The temperature in The temperature setting is setting. the appliance is too too low.
  • Page 47 Frequently asked questions The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, and the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Do not block the The compressor is The ventilation slits in the ventilation slits.
  • Page 48 This is not a fault. setting. the appliance is too high. ^ Check the temperature again after 24 hours. Indication in the display Problem Possible cause Solution "F0 to F9" appears in ^ Contact Miele Technical There is a fault. Service. the display.
  • Page 49 ^ Push in the shelf until it clicks into position. ^ Close the appliance door. When the door is opened again, the interior lighting will come on. ^ Contact Miele Technical If this is not the case, then Service. there is a fault.
  • Page 50 The LED lighting on the steel strip with LED stainless steel strip is faulty. lighting. It can be ordered from Miele. Do not remove the light cover. If the cover is damaged or has been removed as a result of being damaged, use caution.
  • Page 51 15 minutes if the door is left will come on. open. ^ Contact Miele Technical If this is not the case, then Service. there is a fault. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Technical Service.
  • Page 52 Frequently asked questions Other problems Problem Possible cause Solution ^ Turn off the safety lock The appliance The safety lock is activated. The 0 symbol is lit up in the (see "Selecting settings - cannot be turned Activating/deactivating off. display. the safety lock").
  • Page 53: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor kicks on. Blub, blub..A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates through the pipes. Click..Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the motor on or off.
  • Page 54: Service / Warranty

    – Miele Technical Service. telephone number. See back cover of the this manual contact details. When contacting Miele Technical Ser- vice, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
  • Page 55: Information For Dealers/Showrooms

    Information for dealers/showrooms Demo mode r This appliance can be presented in retails stores and in showrooms with the help of the "Demo mode." The controls ^ Place your finger on the X button and and lighting will still work, but the hold it there.
  • Page 56 Information for dealers/showrooms Switching off Demo mode The r is illuminated in the display. ^ Tap the X or Y button so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). ^ Tap the settings button. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.
  • Page 57: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.
  • Page 58: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging Disposal of your old appliance materials Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact The packaging is designed to protect your local recycling authority about the the appliance from damage during possibility of recycling these materials.
  • Page 59: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Failure to follow these This appliance is equipped with instructions can result in death, fire, a three-prong grounding plug to or electrical shock. prevent shock hazards. It should be plugged directly into a properly Improper connection of the grounded outlet.
  • Page 60 Electrical connection The appliance must be connected to an Do not use an extension cord to electrical outlet that is properly connect the appliance to the power grounded. The electrical installation supply. Extension cords do not must comply with the applicable guarantee the required safety of the electrical code.
  • Page 61: Installation Information

    Installation information – The plug and cord must not touch To avoid tipping over, the appliance the rear of the appliance as they must be properly installed and could be damaged by vibrations secured. from the appliance. – Do not plug in other devices behind this appliance.
  • Page 62: Ventilation

    Installation information Ventilation WARNING! Danger of damage from overheating. May restrict operation. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. The ventilation gaps given must be observed, otherwise the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods.
  • Page 63: Ventilation Slits

    Installation information Ventilation slits Top ventilation cross-section The ventilation cross section at the top If you would like to use the ventilation of the appliance can be constructed in slits, proceed as follows: different ways: ^ Cut an opening in the plinth b as shown in the figure.
  • Page 64: Before Installation

    Installation information Before installation ^ Before installation, remove the accessories bag containing installation components and accessories from the appliance, and remove the sealing strip from the appliance door. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Remove the red transport safety device a and close the created hole with the included stopper b.
  • Page 65: Installation Dimensions

    Installation dimensions Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height KS 37472 iD 69 3/4" - 70 3/8" (1772 - 1788 mm)
  • Page 66: Adjusting The Door Hinge

    Adjusting the door hinge The door hinges are factory set so that the door can 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. If, for instance, when it is opened the appliance door would hit an adjacent wall, you should limit the opening angle...
  • Page 67: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Always change the door hinge with the assistance of another person. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed: You will need the following tools for changing the door hinging: ^ Open the appliance door.
  • Page 68 Changing the door hinging Unscrew the door closing dampers Attention! When removed from the unit, the soft-close mechanism snaps shut. Risk of injury! ^ Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Remove the screws d completely. ^ Place the mounting bracket g on the opposite side and loosely screw in the screws d.
  • Page 69 Changing the door hinging ^ Now turn over the appliance door so Fastening the soft-close mechanism that outer side faces upwards ^ Now turn over the appliance door so (hinges remain open). that the outer side faces downwards. Do not close the hinges. Danger of injury.
  • Page 70 Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the appliance door f onto the pre-fitted screws d and , and then tighten the screws d and ^ Replace the covers a, b, and c. ^ Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.
  • Page 71: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance To install the appliance you will need Two people are required to install the the following tools: appliance. ^ Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. ^ Secure the housing unit against tipping.
  • Page 72: Preparing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – Required for fitting the cabinet 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: ** Number depending on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided furniture doors.
  • Page 73 Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into the installation space. Ensure that the power cord does not get caught. Tip to help you push it into position: Tie a piece of string around the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 74 Installing the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove the cover f. ^ Secure the fastening 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 75 Installing the appliance Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the niche until all of the brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side wall. ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip m. ^ Secure the sealing strip m flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.
  • Page 76: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installing the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing bracket at the top and bottom front If the all round gap of 1 5/8" (42 mm) edge of the cabinet side wall again. is not maintained between the appliance housing and the front This will help maintain a 1 5/8"...
  • Page 77 Installing the appliance ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the mounting bracket. They are no longer required. ^ Replace covers f and u on the mounting brackets. ^ Push the loose bracket against the cabinet wall. ^ Secure mounting bracket j to the housing unit side wall with screw s.
  • Page 78 Installing the appliance Only for an appliance with a niche height greater than 55'' (140 cm) 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 79: Installing The Custom Door Front

    When fitting large or divided cabinet The door panel must be installed doors an extra fitting kit or set of correctly and not under tension. fixing brackets should be used. These are available to order from Miele.
  • Page 80 Installing the appliance Tip: Push installation aids b together with the cabinet front up to the height of the adjoining unit cabinet doors. ^ A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
  • Page 81 Installing the appliance ^ Place the door panel with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Secure the side cover q to the bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. ^ Turn the door over and attach the handle (if required).
  • Page 82 Installing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Adjusting the position of the door ^ Hang the door panel on the threaded – Side adjustments (X) bolts h. ^ Adjust the door panel. ^ Screw the nuts c loosely onto bolts. –...
  • Page 83 Installing the appliance ^ Drill holes l in the door panel and fit ^ While counterholding adjusting bolts h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c screws m. Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol II). on the appliance door with ring spanner j.
  • Page 84 Installing the appliance ^ Tighten all the screws again. The following confirms that the appliance is correctly installed: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the furniture body. – The seal at the upper corner of the side with the handle contacts tightly.
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