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Operating and Installation InstructionsFridge-freezer Combination

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-fore installation or use.

en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 738 490

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 14

How to save energy............................................................................................. 15

Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 17Control panel ......................................................................................................... 17Display LEDs and symbols on the display ............................................................ 18

Accessories ......................................................................................................... 20Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 20Optional accessories............................................................................................. 21

Initial commissioning .......................................................................................... 22Before first use ...................................................................................................... 22

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................ 22

Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 23Operating the machine .......................................................................................... 23Switching on the appliance ................................................................................... 23Switching off the entire appliance ......................................................................... 24Turning off for longer periods of time .................................................................... 24

The correct temperature..................................................................................... 25. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 25

Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ........................................................ 25. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 25Temperature display .............................................................................................. 26Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 26

Temperature range ........................................................................................... 27

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ................................................. 28SuperFrost function .......................................................................................... 28Automatic SuperCool function .......................................................................... 28Turning a function on or off ................................................................................... 29

Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 30Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 30Door alarm............................................................................................................. 30

Selecting additional settings .............................................................................. 31Selecting additional settings ................................................................................. 31

Settings overview ............................................................................................. 31Sabbath mode....................................................................................................... 31Changing the temperature unit (°F/°C) .................................................................. 33

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Activating and deactivating the safety lock........................................................... 34Changing the size of the ice cubes ....................................................................... 34

Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 36Various cooling zones ........................................................................................... 36Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 37What to be aware of when shopping for food....................................................... 38Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 38

Fruit and vegetables ......................................................................................... 38Protein-rich food............................................................................................... 38

Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ......................................... 39Moving the adjustable shelves .............................................................................. 39Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 39Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers.................................................. 40Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ..................................................................... 40Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 41Moving the carbon filter ........................................................................................ 41

Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 42Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 42What happens when you freeze fresh food?......................................................... 42Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 42Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 43

Defrosting ......................................................................................................... 45Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 46Using accessories ................................................................................................. 46

Making ice cubes ................................................................................................ 47Turning on the ice cube maker .............................................................................. 47Making a large quantity of ice cubes .................................................................... 48Changing the size of the ice cubes ....................................................................... 48Turning off the ice cube maker.............................................................................. 49

If the ice cube maker is going to be turned off for a long period of time ........ 49

Defrosting............................................................................................................. 50

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 51Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 51Preparing the machine for cleaning....................................................................... 52Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 53Cleaning the machine front and the side panels................................................... 54Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 55Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............................................................... 55

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Replacing the carbon filters .................................................................................. 56

Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 57

Causes of noises ................................................................................................. 67

Technical Service................................................................................................. 68Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 68Warranty ................................................................................................................ 68

Water connection ................................................................................................ 69Information on the fresh water connection ........................................................... 69Connecting the water supply line.......................................................................... 70

Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 72

Installation............................................................................................................ 74Side-by-side combinations ................................................................................... 74Installation location ............................................................................................... 74

Climate class .................................................................................................... 75Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 75Installing the appliance.......................................................................................... 75

Wall gap............................................................................................................ 75Fitting the anti-tip device.................................................................................. 76Aligning the machine........................................................................................ 77

Installing the appliance in a run of kitchen units ................................................... 78Appliance dimensions ........................................................................................... 79

Changing the door hinges .................................................................................. 81

Aligning the machine doors................................................................................ 93

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury anddamage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,please read these instructions carefully before using it for the firsttime. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use andmaintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-tions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new usersare familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Danger of injury!Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance, it needs to beensured that it cannot tip forward when the door is open and fullystocked.

Set up the appliance with the supplied anti-tip devices in accor-dance with the operating and installation instructions.

Use

This appliance is intended for use in the home and similar environ-ments.This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environ-ments or in places exposed to rain.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling andstoring food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-ing fresh food and for making ice.Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could bedangerous.


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This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping coolmedicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such ma-terials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposescan cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is notsuitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-correct use of the appliance.

People who lack physical, sensory or metal abilities, or experiencewith the appliance should not use it without supervision or have been instructed how to use it in a safe way and recognizeand understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children

To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on ornear the appliance.

Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull itover their head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away fromchildren.


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Technical safety

The refrigerant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complieswith statutory safety requirements.

This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natu-ral gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is combustible,it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the green-house effect.The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase inthe noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around thesystem. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effecton the performance of the appliance.Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of theappliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leakingrefrigerant can cause severe irritation to the eyes.In the event of any damage:

– avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,

– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,

– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min-utes, and

– contact Miele Technical Service.

The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room itshould be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is ina small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.For every 11 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. Theamount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate insidethe appliance.

To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that theconnection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the dataplate corresponds to the household supply.Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consulta qualified electrician if in any doubt.


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The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteedwhen correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety re-quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-tion tested by a qualified electrician.

Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assuredif it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.

Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a powerbar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance.

If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machinein areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,garages, laundry rooms).

This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-stallations (e.g. on a ship).

Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Checkthe appliance for visible signs of damage.

The machine must be disconnected from the power supply duringinstallation, maintenance, and repair work, and installation work onthe fresh water connection. The machine is only completely isolatedfrom the power supply when:

– the fuse has been tripped, or

– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or

– the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not onthe cord when disconnecting it from the power supply.


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Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs, or a faultyfresh water connection can cause considerable danger for the user.Installation, maintenance, and repairs, installation work on the freshwater connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must onlyever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.

The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con-nection to the fresh water supply.

Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-paired by a Miele approved service technician.

Defective components should only be replaced by Miele originalparts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee thesafety of the appliance.

Proper use

The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambienttemperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching offfor longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required tempera-ture.

WARNING! Danger of overheating! Do not cover or block the airvents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase thepower consumption and cause damage to the appliance.

If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo-nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any productscontaining propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components couldcause flammable vapors to ignite.Danger of fire and explosion.


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Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice creammaker) inside the appliance.Danger of sparking and explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liq-uids which could freeze in the freezer section. The cans or bottlescould burst, causing injury or damage.

Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance withwet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.Danger of frost burn!

Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never placeice cubes or popsicles in your mouth straight from the freezer sec-tion. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or popsicles cancause frost burn to the lips and tongue. Danger of injury.

Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume de-frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional valueand spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen af-ter it has been cooked.

When eating stored food, there is a danger of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshnessand quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it isstored. Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage in-structions.

Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories fromother manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

Stainless steel machines:

Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface andcause it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use stickynotes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape, or other types ofadhesive on the stainless steel surface.

The surface is easily scratched. Even magnets can cause scratch-ing.


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Cleaning and care

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 shortcircuit.

Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged orpointed objects to

– remove frost or ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.

Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrostit. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could containsubstances which could damage the plastic parts or which mightcause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.


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California Proposition 65

Appliances could produce or may contain some products whichare known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductiveharm. California law requires all businesses to warn customers of po-tential exposure of such substances. To minimize exposure to thesesubstances, always install, operate, and maintain this product ac-cording to the Operating and Installation manual.

Transport

To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright andin its packaging.

Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy andmust be transported by two people.

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 cannotclimb inside.

Danger of electric shock!

– Cut the plug off the power cord.

– Cut the power cord off the old appliance.

Dispose of them separately from the appliance.

Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline orinflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.

Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data platefor coolant type).


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Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful notto damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by

– puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,

– kinking any pipework,

– scratching the surface coating.

Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)

This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.

The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene-trates the airways.

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of packaging materialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children. Returnthe packaging to your dealer.

Disposal of your old applianceElectrical and electronic appliancescontain valuable materials. They alsocontain certain substances, compoundsand components which were essentialfor the proper functioning and safe useof the equipment. Handling these mate-rials improperly by disposing of them inyour household waste can be harmful toyour health and the environment. There-fore, please do not dispose of your oldappliance with regular household wasteand follow local regulations on properdisposal.

Consult with local authorities, dealers orMiele in order to dispose of and recycleelectrical and electronic appliances.Miele assumes no responsibility fordeleting any personal data left on theappliance being disposed.

Take care not to damage the pipeworkat the back of your appliance before orduring transportation to an authorized,environmentally friendly collection de-pot.This way, coolant in the pipework andoil in the compressor will be contained,and will not leak into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliancedoes not pose a danger to childrenwhile being stored prior to disposal.See "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-TIONS" for more information.

How to save energy

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Normal energy consumption

Increased energy consumption

Installation/Main-tenance

In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-lated room.

Protected from direct sun-light.

In direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources (ra-diator, range/oven).

Near a heat source (radiator,oven).

Where the ideal room tem-perature is approx. 68°F(20°C).

Where the ambient roomtemperature is above 77°F(25°C).

Ventilation gaps unob-structed and dusted regu-larly.

Where the ventilation gapsare blocked and full of dust.

Compressor and metal grill(heat exchanger) at the backof the appliance dusted atleast once a year.

Dust build-up on the com-pressor and metal grill (heatexchanger).

When the gap between theback of the appliance andthe wall is at least2 " (51 mm).

When the gap between theback of the appliance andthe wall is less than2 " (51 mm).

Temperature setting

39°F to 41°F (4°C to 5°C) inthe refrigerator section

The lower the temperature inthe appliance, the higher theenergy consumption.

0°F (-18°C) in the freezersection

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Normal energy consumption

Increased energy consumption

Use The drawers and shelves arein the original arrangement.

Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organized way.

Frequent opening of thedoor for long periods willcause a loss of coldness.The appliance will cool downand the compressor will runfor longer periods.

Take an insulated cool bagwhen shopping and loadfood in the appliance assoon as possible.Replace any food removedas quickly as possible, be-fore it begins to thaw.Allow hot food and drinks tocool down before placingthem in the appliance.

Hot food or food at roomtemperature raises the tem-perature inside the appli-ance. The appliance will cooldown and the compressorwill run for longer periods.

Store food covered orwrapped.

The evaporation or conden-sation of liquids will cause aloss of coldness.

Place frozen food in the re-frigerator to defrost.

Do not overfill the appliancein order to allow the air tocirculate.

Overfilling the appliance willcause poor air circulationand a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance

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Control panel

Sensor buttons for the refrigeratorsection settings area

a For turning the ice cube maker onand off

b For turning the Automatic SuperCoolfunction on and off

c For turning the refrigerator section onand off

d For setting the temperature( for warmer)

e For setting the temperature( for colder)

f Display LEDs (see "Display LEDs" ta-ble for explanation)

g Display with temperatures and sym-bols (symbols only visible during use;see "Symbols on the display" tablefor explanation)

Sensor buttons for the freezer sec-tion settings area

h For setting the temperature( for warmer)

i For setting the temperature( for colder)

j For turning the machine on and off

k For turning the SuperFrost functionon and off

l For turning the door or temperaturealarm off


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Display LEDs and symbols on the display

Display LED Meaning

Automatic SuperCool(left)/SuperFrost (right)

The function can be selected depending onthe section (see "Using Automatic Super-Cool and SuperFrost").

Power failure Flashes in the event of a power failure

Safety lock Lock to stop the machine being turned offby mistake

Ice cube maker For turning the ice cube maker on and offand for setting the water quantity; flasheswhen there is an error message relating tothe ice cube maker

Alarm Flashes when the door or temperature alarmis triggered

Information on the display Meaning

DEMO Demo mode Demo mode has been activated (see "Fre-quently asked questions) – Messages on thedisplay").

Sabbath mode Turning Sabbath mode on and off

MENU Settings mode Lights up when settings are being adjusted

°F Temperature unit The default setting is °F; this can beswitched to °C


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a Control panel with display

b Fan

c Interior lighting

d Bottle rack

e Egg tray/door shelf

f Holder with carbon filter (Active AirClean)

g Adjustable shelf

h Fruit and vegetable drawers

i Bottle shelf with bottle holder

j NoFrost module

k Ice cube drawer with automatic icecube maker

l Freezer drawers

For easier installation, there are trans-port handles on the back at the top ofthe machine and transport wheels un-derneath.

Accessories

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Accessories supplied

Egg tray

Butter dish

Bottle rack

Bottles can be stored horizontally in therefrigerator section using the bottle rackto save space.The bottle rack can be placed at differ-ent positions in the refrigerator section.

Bottle holder

Attach the bottle holder to the bottleshelf.

The bottle holder can be moved left orright. This way you can be sure that thebottles will be more secure when theappliance door is opened and closed.

KKF-FF carbon filter with holder (Ac-tive AirClean)

This carbon filter neutralizes unpleasantodors in the refrigerator section for im-proved air quality.

Accessories

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Cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperaturein the freezer rising too quickly in theevent of a power outage. This can helpprolong the storage time.

The cool pack will be at its most effec-tive after it has been in the freezer forapprox. 24 hours.

Optional accessoriesA range of useful Miele accessories andcare products are available for your ap-pliance.

KKF-RFActive AirClean replacement filters

Replacement filters to fit the Active Air-Clean holder are available. We recom-mend replacing the carbon filters every6 months.

KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filterwith holder

Carbon filters neutralize unpleasantodors in the refrigerator section for im-proved air quality.

The carbon filter holder clips onto theprotective strip at the back of the shelfand can be moved as necessary.

Accessories are available to order viathe Miele Webstore, from Miele di-rectly (see back cover for contact de-tails) or from your Miele dealer.

Initial commissioning

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Before first use

Packaging material

Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance.

Removing the protective film

The stainless steel strips on the doorshelves and adjustable shelves have alayer of protective film to prevent dam-age during transportation. The machinedoors, and side panels where applica-ble, have a layer of protective film too.

Do not remove the protective film un-til the machine has been installed inits final location.

Cleaning and care

Please refer to the relevant instruc-tions in "Cleaning and care".

Important! Each time it is used, theMiele stainless steel conditioningagent forms a water-repellant and dirt-repellant protective coating.

Treat the stainless steel strips andstainless steel frame inside the ma-chine with the Miele stainless steelconditioning agent immediately afterremoving the protective film (see"Product description – Optional ac-cessories").

Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories.

Switching on and off

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Operating the machineA light touch of the finger on the sensorbuttons is all that is required to operatethis machine.

Switching on the applianceThe freezer section and the refrigeratorsection can be switched on at the sametime using the two On/Off buttons.

To enable the temperature to get suffi-ciently cold inside the appliance, allowit to run for approx. 3–5 hours (de-pending on the ambient temperature)before placing food in it. Do not place food in the freezer sec-tion until it has reached the requiredcoldness (at least 0°F/-18°C).

Touch one of the two On/Off but-tons until the temperature displaylights up.

The appliance will be switched on andthe interior lighting will come on in therefrigerator section.

The temperature display for the refriger-ator section indicates the temperaturein the refrigerator section.

– If the temperature in the freezer sec-tion is above 32°F (0°C), bars willflash in the temperature display forthe freezer section.

– As soon as the temperature dropsbelow 32°F (0°C), the temperature inthe freezer section will flash on thedisplay.

– The display LED will flash until theset temperature has been reached inthe freezer section.

The appliance will gradually reach thepre-set temperatures:

– Temperature in the refrigerator sec-tion = 38°F (3°C)

– Temperature in the freezer section =0°F (-18°C)

Switching on and off

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Switching off the entire appli-ance Touch the right-hand On/Off but-

ton until all of the displays go off.

If this does not work, the safety lock isactivated (see "Selecting additional set-tings – Activating and deactivating thesafety lock"). The refrigerator section in-terior lighting will go out and the coolingprocess will be turned off.

Turning off the refrigerator sectionseparately

The refrigerator section can be turnedoff without having to turn off the freezersection. The freezer section cannot beturned off separately.

Touch the left-hand On/Off buttonuntil the temperature display for therefrigerator section goes off.

If this does not work, the safety lock isactivated (see "Selecting additional set-tings – Activating and deactivating thesafety lock").The refrigerator section will be turnedoff. The temperature in the freezer sec-tion will still be shown on the display.The refrigerator section interior lightingwill go out.

Turning the refrigerator section onseparately (if previously turned off)

To turn the refrigerator section on,touch the left-hand On/Off button.

The refrigerator section will be turnedon and will start to cool. It will reach thetemperature set. The interior lighting willcome on when the refrigerator sectiondoor is opened.

Turning off for longer periodsof time

If, during a long absence, the ap-pliance is switched off but notcleaned and the door(s) left shut,there is a danger of bacteria buildingup inside the appliance.It is essential to clean the appliance.

If the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time, e.g. while onvacation:

switch the appliance off,

unplug the power cord or trip the cir-cuit breaker,

empty the ice cube drawer,

close the shut-off valve in the watersupply line,

clean the appliance and

leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-ance and avoid odors building up in-side the appliance.

It is also advisable to carry out the lasttwo instructions if you are switchingthe refrigerator section off for a longerperiod of time.

The correct temperature

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It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in the ap-pliance. Bacteria will cause food whichis not stored at the correct temperatureto deteriorate rapidly.

The temperature in the appliance willrise:

– if you open the door frequently orkeep it open too long,

– the more food that is stored in it

– if you put food in it that is too warm,

– the higher the ambient temperaturesurrounding the appliance. The appli-ance is designed for use within spe-cific ambient temperatures (climaterange). Do not use in ambient tem-peratures for which it is not designed.

. . . in the refrigerator sectionWe recommend a temperature of 39°F(4°C) in the refrigerator section.

Automatic cold air circulation (Dyna-Cool)

The fan automatically turns on when thecooling system for the refrigerator sec-tion turns on. It distributes the tempera-ture in the refrigerator section to all ar-eas evenly so that all the food inside willbe chilled to about the same degree.

. . . in the freezer sectionTo freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperature of0°F (-18°C) is required. Partially de-frosted or fully defrosted food must notbe re-frozen. Food may be re-frozenonce it has been cooked.


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Temperature display

In normal operation, the upper tem-perature display shows the currentaverage refrigerator section tem-perature and the lower temperaturedisplay shows the highest freezersection temperature currently beingrecorded within the machine.

Depending on the ambient temperatureand the temperature setting, it can takethe machine a few hours to reach thetemperature required and for this tem-perature to then be shown as a con-stant temperature on the display.

If the temperature in the freezerremains above 0°F (-18°C) for a longtime, check that the frozen food hasnot started to defrost.If it has, use the food as soon aspossible or cook it before freezing itagain.

Setting the temperature Use the two and sensor buttons

for the relevant section to set thetemperature higher or lower.

The following changes will be seen onthe display when the sensor buttons aretouched:

– With the first touch: The last temper-ature set flashes.

– Each subsequent touch: The temper-ature changes in 1° increments.

– Keeping your finger on the sensorbutton: The temperature changescontinuously.

Approximately 5 seconds after the lasttime a sensor button was touched, theactual temperature inside the appliancewill automatically be displayed.


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Temperature range

– The temperature in the refrigeratorsection can be set between 36°F(2°C) and 45°F (7°C).

– The temperature in the freezer sec-tion can be set between 7°F (-14°C)and -15°F (-26°C).

Tip: If you have adjusted the tempera-ture, wait for approx. 6 hours if themachine is not very full and for ap-prox. 24 hours if the machine is fullbefore checking the temperature dis-play. It will take this long for an accuratereading to be given.

If, after this time, the temperature isstill too high or too low, adjust itagain.

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze

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The following functions are availabledepending on the section:

– Refrigerator sectionAutomatic SuperCool

– Freezer sectionSuperFrost

SuperFrost function For best results, turn on the SuperFrostfunction before putting fresh food intothe freezer. Fresh food will be frozenquickly, so that the nutritional value, vi-tamin content, appearance, and tasteare maintained.

Exceptions:

– Placing food in the freezer that is al-ready frozen.

– Only freezing up to 4.4 lbs (2 kg) offresh food daily.

SuperFrost should be turned on6 hours before placing food in thefreezer section. When freezing the maximum amountof food, SuperFrost should be turnedon 24 hours beforehand.

When SuperFrost is turned on, the ma-chine will work at full power to lower thetemperature inside.

SuperFrost turns off automatically afterapprox. 65 hours. The quantity of freshfood placed in the freezer will determinethe duration before the SuperFrostfunction turns off.

Tip: To save energy, you can manuallyturn off SuperFrost once the freezerreaches a constant freezer sectiontemperature of 0°F (-18°C) or colder.Monitor the temperature in the freezersection.

When the SuperFrost function is turnedoff, the machine will run at normalpower again.

Automatic SuperCool functionThe Automatic SuperCool function canbe used to rapidly reduce the tempera-ture in the refrigerator section to its low-est setting (depending on the roomtemperature).

Tip: Automatic SuperCool is particularlyrecommended for the rapid chilling oflarge amounts of fresh food or drink.

When Automatic SuperCool is turnedon, the machine will work at full powerto lower the temperature inside.

It turns off automatically after approx.12 hours.

Tip: To save energy, the Automatic Su-perCool function can be turned offmanually once food and drink is suffi-ciently chilled.

When the Automatic SuperCool func-tion is turned off, the machine will run atnormal power again.

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze

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Turning a function on or off Touch the sensor button for the func-

tion you want.

– The display LED next to the corre-sponding symbol will light up and thefunction will be turned on.

– The display LED next to the corre-sponding symbol will go out and thefunction will be turned off.

After a power failure, any function thatwas previously turned on will beturned off.

Temperature and door alarm

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Your machine is equipped with a warn-ing system to ensure that temperatureincreases in the freezer section do notgo unnoticed and it also prevents en-ergy from being wasted when machinedoors are left open.

Temperature alarmAn alarm will sound if the temperaturein the freezer section becomes toowarm. The display LED flashes.

The audio and visual signals are trig-gered, for example:

– when the machine is turned on if thetemperature in a temperature zonediffers too significantly from the settemperature,

– if a lot of warm room air enters thefreezer when food is being loaded,rearranged, or taken out,

– when freezing large amounts of foodat once,

– when freezing fresh food which is stillwarm,

– after a power failure,

– if the machine has a fault.

The alarm will be silenced and the dis-play will go out as soon as the reasonfor the alarm has been resolved.

If the temperature in the freezerremains above 0°F (-18°C) for a longtime, check that the frozen food hasnot started to defrost.If it has, use the food as soon aspossible or cook it before freezing itagain.

Turning the temperature alarm offearly

If the alarm disturbs you, it can beturned off early.

Touch the sensor button.

The alarm will be silenced. The dis-play LED will continue to flash until thereason for the alarm has been resolved.

Door alarmThe machine is fitted with a warningsystem to avoid energy being wastedand food becoming warm if the ma-chine door is left open.

An alarm will sound if the machine doorhas been left open for longer than180 seconds.

As soon as the door is closed, thealarm will be silenced and the displaywill go out.

Turning the door alarm off early

If the alarm disturbs you, it can beturned off early.


The alarm will be silenced.

Selecting additional settings

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Selecting additional settingsIn Settings mode, certain settings canbe adjusted and functions selected, al-lowing you to adjust the machine to suityour requirements.

See the following pages for more infor-mation on these settings.

The door alarm and any other alarmmessages are automatically sup-pressed when you are in Settingsmode, and no alarm will sound. Ex-ception: If there is a machine fault (F+numbers), Settings mode will be ex-ited automatically. The fault code willbe shown on the display and an alarmwill sound (see "Frequently askedquestions") – Messages on the dis-play").

The freezer section control panel (tothe right-hand side of the display)must be used to apply the desired set-tings.

Settings overview

Turning Sabbath mode on andoff

Setting the display brightness

Activating and deactivatingthe safety lock

Changing the temperature unit(°F/°C)

For the Service departmentonly!Ice cube maker functional test

Changing the size of the icecubes

Sabbath modeThe appliance offers a Sabbath modefor the purposes of religious obser-vance.

The following are turned off:

– the interior lighting when the appli-ance door is opened,

– all audio and visual signals,

– temperature displays,

– DynaCool, Automatic SuperCool, andSuperFrost (if previously turned on).

To activate Settings mode, the Super-Frost button can continue to be se-lected.

The Sabbath mode function will turn offautomatically after approx. 120 hours.


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Ensure that the appliance doors areproperly closed, as audio and visualalarms are turned off.

Any power failure during this time willnot be shown on the display. After apower failure, the appliance will startup in Sabbath mode.

Danger of food contamination!Any power failure during Sabbathmode will not be shown on the dis-play. After a power failure, the appli-ance will restart in Sabbath mode.When power is restored, no notifica-tion of the power failure will appearon the display.If there is a power failure during Sab-bath mode, check the quality of thefood. Do not consume any defrostedfood.

Turning Sabbath mode on and off

Touch the SuperFrost button to theright-hand side of the display for ap-prox. 5 seconds.

MENU lights up on the display and flashes.Settings mode has now been activated.

Touch the SuperFrost button to ac-cess the Sabbath mode function.

Available settings:

– : Sabbath mode is turned off

– : Sabbath mode is turned on

If Sabbath mode was previously turnedoff, will be offered.

If Sabbath mode was previously turnedon, will be offered.

Touch the SuperFrost button toconfirm the setting.

MENU lights up on the display and flashes.

Touch the On/Off button to exitSettings mode.

When Sabbath mode has been acti-vated, will be lit up on the display.

Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab-bath has passed.


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Setting the display brightnessYou can adjust the brightness of thedisplay to suit the ambient light condi-tions in the room.

The brightness can be adjusted instages from (lighting off) to (maxi-mum brightness). The brightness is setto at the factory.



Touch one of the sensor buttons forsetting the temperature ( and ) re-peatedly until appears on the dis-play.

Touch the SuperFrost button toconfirm your selection.

The most recently selected setting willappear on the display.

By touching one of the sensor but-tons for setting the temperature (and ), you can then select the de-sired level of brightness for the dis-play. The display will light up at thelevel of brightness you just selected.




The brightness will now be set to thenew level.

Changing the temperature unit(°F/°C)The temperature can be displayed in ei-ther Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).




Touch the SuperFrost button toconfirm the selection.

Available settings:

– : degrees Celsius

– : degrees Fahrenheit

If was previously set, will now beoffered.

If was previously set, will now beoffered.




The desired temperature unit will be set.


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Activating and deactivating thesafety lockThe safety lock can be activated to pre-vent the appliance being switched offby mistake.




Touch the SuperFrost button toconfirm the selection.

Available settings:

– : The safety lock is deactivated

– : The safety lock is activated

If the safety lock was previously deacti-vated, will be offered.

If the safety lock was previously acti-vated, will be offered.




The display LED lights up when thesafety lock is activated.

Changing the size of the icecubesThe size of the ice cubes depends onthe quantity of water being taken in.You are able to set this quantity accord-ing to your wishes. To make larger icecubes, increase the amount of waterbeing taken in by the ice cube maker.

The amount of water is set to (medium) at the factory.


MENU lights up on the display and flashes on the display.Settings mode has now been activated.



The most recently selected setting willappear on the display.

The water volume set can then be al-tered within the range of to bytouching one of the sensor buttonsfor setting the temperature ( and).

Only alter the water volume settingby one level to start with and thenobserve the result over the next fewdays. If the water volume is set toohigh, the ice cube tray in the icecube maker can overflow.



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Storing food in the refrigerator section

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Do not load more than a maximum of35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliancedoor.

WARNING! Fire hazard!Do not operate any electrical equip-ment inside the appliance. This cancause sparking.

Danger of explosion!Do not store any explosive materialsor products containing flammablepropellants (e.g., spray cans) in themachine.

If storing food which contains fator oil in the machine or the machinedoor, stress cracks may be caused inthe plastic, resulting in it breaking.Make sure that no oil or fat leaksonto the plastic parts of the machine.

Various cooling zonesDue to natural air circulation there aredifferent temperature zones in the re-frigerator section.

Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-tion of the appliance. Make use of thedifferent temperature zones when plac-ing food in the appliance.

To allow air to circulate efficiently, donot pack food too closely together inthe refrigerator.

If there is insufficient air circulationthe cooling performance will de-crease and energy consumption willincrease.Do not cover the fan in the rear wallof the refrigerator.

Food must not touch the back of therefrigerator section as it may freeze tothe back wall.

This appliance has DynamicCooling,which helps to keep an even tempera-ture when the fan is running. WhenDynamicCooling is turned on, the dif-ference between the various zones isless pronounced.

Warmest area

The warmest area in the refrigeratorsection is in the top section of the door.Use this for storing butter so that it re-mains spreadable and cheese so that itretains its flavor.

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-tion is directly above the fruit and veg-etable drawers and at the back.


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Use these areas to store all delicate andhighly perishable food, e.g.,

– fish, meat, poultry,

– cold cuts, ready-made meals,

– dishes or baked goods containingeggs or cream,

– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza orpie dough,

– raw milk cheese and other raw milkproducts,

– pre-packed vegetables and otherfresh food whose best-before daterequires storage at a temperature ofat least 39°F (4°C).

Food which is not suitable forstorage in the refrigerator sec-tionNot all food is suitable for refrigerationat temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-cause it is sensitive to cold. Dependingon the type of food, the appearance,consistency, flavor and/or vitamin con-tent may be altered if stored at too colda temperature.

Food that is sensitive to cold includes:

– pineapple, avocados, bananas,pomegranates, mangos, melons, pa-paya, passion fruit, citrus fruit (suchas lemons, oranges, mandarins,grapefruit),

– fruit that is not yet ripe,

– eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, pep-pers, tomatoes, zucchini,

– hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.


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What to be aware of whenshopping for foodThe freshness of food when first placedin the appliance is the most importantfactor in determining how long it staysfresh, and how long it can be kept in theappliance.Always observe the use-by date andthe recommended storage temperature.Time out of the refrigerator should bekept to a minimum, for example, whentransporting food in a hot car.

Tip: Take a cool bag with you whenshopping and on return place food intothe appliance immediately.

Storing food correctlyEnsure that food stored in the refrigera-tor section is in packaging or coveredproperly. This will prevent food smellsfrom affecting other foods, food fromdrying out, and also any cross-contami-nation of bacteria. This is especially im-portant when storing meat products.By ensuring that the temperature set-tings are correct and by taking appro-priate hygiene measures, you can pro-long the storage life of your food con-siderably.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables can be storedloose in the fruit and vegetable drawers.

Protein-rich food

Please note that foods rich in proteindeteriorate faster than others. Shellfish,for example, deteriorates faster thanfish, and fish deteriorates faster thanmeat.

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Moving the adjustable shelvesThe shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food.

Lift the shelf slightly at the front, pullit forward a little, lift the recess overthe shelf supports, and move theshelf up or down.

The raised edge on the protective stripat the back must face upward to pre-vent food from touching the back of themachine and freezing to it.

Stops prevent the shelves from beingdislodged by mistake.

Adjusting the bottle rack

The bottle rack can be placed at differ-ent positions in the appliance.

Lift the bottle rack slightly at the front,pull it forward a little, lift the recessover the shelf supports, and move theshelf up or down.

The stop bar at the back must face up-ward to prevent the bottles from touch-ing the back wall.

Stops prevent the bottle rack from be-ing dislodged by mistake.


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Removing fruit and vegetabledrawers on rollersThe fruit and vegetable drawers are onrollers and can be fully pulled out for fill-ing and emptying.

The roller plates can be removed forcleaning.

Adjusting the door shelf/bottleshelf

Danger of injury!Only move the door shelves/bottleshelves in the door when they areempty.

Lift the clip-in container up and out ofthe stainless steel frame to remove.

Push the stainless steel frame up andremove it by pulling it forward.

Replace the stainless steel frame atthe required position. Ensure that it issecurely pushed back in the correctposition.

Some stainless steel frames are eas-ier to remove and replace when youtake hold of them together with thebar at the back and remove by pullingupward.

Replace the clip-in container in thestainless steel frame.

You can remove the clip-in containerscompletely from the door shelves to filland empty them, and then replacethem. The clip-in containers can alsobe taken to the table with the food stillin them and used as a serving tray.


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Adjusting the bottle holderThe bottle holder can be moved left orright. This way you can be sure that thebottles will be more secure when themachine door is opened and closed.

The bottle holder can be removed com-pletely, for example for cleaning.

To do this, push the front edge of thebottle holder up and disengage it.

Moving the carbon filter

When you are storing very strong-smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese):

– Place the holder with the carbon fil-ters on the adjustable shelf where thisfood is being kept.

– Change the carbon filters sooner ifnecessary.

– Use more carbon filters (with holders)in the machine (see "Accessories –Optional accessories").

The holder for the carbon filters sits onthe protective strip at the back of theadjustable shelf.

Pull the carbon filter holder upward toremove it from the protective strip.

Refit it on the protective strip of theadjustable shelf you wish to use it on.

Freezing and storing food

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Always observe USDA food safetyguidelines.

WARNING! Fire hazard!Do not operate any electrical equip-ment inside the appliance. This cancause sparking.

Maximum freezing capacityTo ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core asquickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacity must not be ex-ceeded. The maximum freezing capac-ity for freezing within a 24-hour periodis given on the data plate: "Freezing ca-pacity ....lbs/24 hrs."

What happens when you freezefresh food?Fresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible so that the nutritional valueof the food, its vitamin content, appear-ance and flavor are maintained.

The longer food is frozen, the more wa-ter it loses from each individual cell in tothe intermediate spaces. The cells thenshrink. During the defrosting process,only some of this water is reabsorbedby the cells. In practical terms, thismeans that the food loses a substantialamount of liquid, which can be seen bythe fact that a large pool of water col-lects around it.

If food is frozen quickly, the cells haveless time to lose moisture, so theyshrink less. As there is not so muchmoisture loss, it is easier for the food toreabsorb it during the defrostingprocess, and very little water collectsaround the defrosted food.

Storing frozen foodWhen buying frozen food to store inyour freezer, make sure to check:

– that the packaging is not damaged,

– the expiration date and

– the temperature at which the frozenfood is being stored in the shop. Thelength of time it can be kept is re-duced if it has been stored at a tem-perature warmer than 0°F (-18°C).

Buy frozen food at the very end ofyour shopping trip.

Store it in the freezer compartment assoon as possible.

Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.


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Home freezing

Only freeze food that is fresh and ingood condition.

Tips for home freezing

– The following types of food are suit-able for home freezing:fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, veg-etables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy prod-ucts, baked goods, leftovers, eggyolks, egg whites, and a range of pre-cooked meals.

– The following types of food are notsuitable for freezing:grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream,mayonnaise, whole eggs in theirshells, onions, whole raw apples andpears.

– To retain color, taste, aroma, and vi-tamin C, vegetables should beblanched before they are frozen. Todo so, place them portion by portioninto boiling water for 2–3 minutes.Then, remove and plunge the vegeta-bles into ice-cold water to coolquickly. Leave the vegetables todrain.

– Lean meat freezes better than fattymeat and can be stored for consider-ably longer.

– Separate chops, steaks, cutlets, etc.with a sheet of plastic freezer film. toprevent them from freezing togetherin a block.

– Do not season raw food or blanchedvegetables with herbs or salt beforefreezing. Cooked food should only belightly seasoned. The flavor of someherbs intensifies when frozen.

– Placing hot food or drink in thefreezer causes food that is alreadyfrozen to partially thaw and increasesenergy consumption. Allow hot foodand drink to cool down before plac-ing it in the freezer.

Packaging food for freezing

Freeze food in portions.

– Suitable packaging

– Plastic films

– Freezer bags

– Aluminum foil

– Freezer containers

– Unsuitable packaging

– Packing paper

– Parchment paper

– Cellophane

– Garbage bags

– Plastic shopping bags

Remove as much air as possible fromthe packaging before sealing.

Close the packaging tightly with

– rubber bands

– bag clips

– string or bag ties, or

– freezer tape.

Tip: Freezer bags and tubular polyethyl-ene film may also be sealed using homeheat sealing kits.

Label the packaging with the con-tents and the date of freezing.


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Before placing food in the freezer

When freezing more than 4.4 lbs(2 kg) of fresh food, turn on the Su-perFrost function for some time be-fore placing the food in the freezer(see "Using SuperFrost, AutomaticSuperCool, and DynaCool – Super-Frost function").

This helps food which is already storedin the freezer to stay frozen.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum loadsmust not be exceeded: – freezer drawer = 55.1 lbs (25 kg)– glass plate = 77.1 lbs (35 kg)

Unfrozen food should not touchfrozen food, as this will cause thefrozen food to begin to thaw.

When placing items in the freezer, en-sure that the packaging and contain-ers are dry to prevent them fromfreezing together or to the walls of thefreezer.

- Freezing small quantities of food

Place the food in the upper freezerdrawers.

Place the food flat in the bottom ofthe freezer drawer so that it freezesthrough to the middle as quickly aspossible.

- Freezing the maximum amount offood (see data plate)

Ensure that the ventilation slots atthe back of the freezer section are al-ways free from obstruction.If the ventilation slots are obstructed,the cooling performance will de-crease and energy consumption willincrease.When arranging food on the glassplate, make sure that it does notblock the ventilation slots.

Remove the upper freezer drawers.

Place the food flat on the upper glassplates so that it freezes through to themiddle as quickly as possible.

Once the freezing process is com-plete, place the frozen food in thefreezer drawer and push it back in.


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Storage time for frozen food

The storage life of food is very variable,even at a constant temperature of 0 °F(-18 °C). Decomposition processes alsotake place in frozen food, albeit at avery reduced speed. For example fatcan become rancid from contact withoxygen in the air. This is why lean meatcan be stored approx. twice as long asfatty meat.

The storage times quoted are guide val-ues for the storage life of different foodgroups in the freezer section.

Food group Storagetime(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

Where the storage time given on thepackaging differs, follow the advice onthe packaging.

Defrosting

Frozen food can be thawed in variousways:

– in the microwave,

– in a regular oven, using the "Fan" or"Defrost" setting

– at room temperature,

– in the refrigerator section (the coldgiven off by the frozen food helps tokeep the other food cold),

– in a steam oven.

Flat pieces of partially thawed meat orfish can be placed directly into a hotskillet.

Meat and poultry (e.g. hamburger,chicken, fish) should not come into con-tact with other foods while defrosting.Catch the defrosting liquid and disposeof it carefully.

Fruit can be thawed at room tempera-ture, either in the packaging or in a cov-ered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked whilestill frozen. Just put straight into boilingwater or hot fat. The cooking time isslightly less than that of fresh vegeta-bles due to changes in the cell struc-ture.

Never re-freeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Defrosted food mayonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked.


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Cooling drinks quickly

Risk of injury from broken glass!Bottles and cans of drinks, particu-larly carbonated drinks, can burstwhen frozen.Do not freeze any drinks in bottles orcans.

Adjusting the interior fittings

Removing the drawers and glassplates from the freezer section

The drawers can be removed for filling,emptying, or cleaning purposes.

You also have the flexibility to expandthe space available in the freezer sec-tion. If you wish to freeze large items,such as turkey or game, you can re-move the glass plates between thefreezer drawers.

Pull out the drawers as far as they willgo, and then lift them up and out.

Lift the glass plate slightly, and thenpull it forward and out.

Using accessories

Using the cool pack

The cool pack prevents the temperaturein the freezer section from rising tooquickly in the event of a power outage.This can help prolong the storage life.

Place the cool pack in the top drawerof the freezer section.

The cool pack will be at its most effec-tive after it has been in the freezer forapprox. 24 hours.

– In the event of a power outage

Place the frozen cool pack directly ontop of the frozen food in the front ofthe top drawer.

Tip: When placing fresh food in thefreezer, use the cool pack to separatethe fresh food from the food which is al-ready frozen so that the frozen fooddoes not begin to thaw.

Tip: The cool pack can also be used tokeep food or drink cool for a short pe-riod of time in a cool box or bag.

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For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate, it must be connected to awater supply (see "Water supply").

Danger to health!The first three batches of ice cubesmade after the ice cube maker isstarted up must not be consumed,as the water will have been used forthe initial rinse through the watersupply line.This applies to the initial commis-sioning as well as when using themachine again after it has beenturned off for a long while.

Turning on the ice cube maker

Only make normal domestic quantitiesof ice cubes with the ice cube maker.

After the initial commissioning of themachine, it can take up to 24 hours forthe first ice cubes to drop out of theice cube maker and collect in thedrawer.After the ice cube maker has beenturned off and on again, this processlasts max. 6 hours.

Check whether the non-return valvein the water supply line is open.


The display LED will light up.

If it was not turned on before, thefreezer section now turns on automati-cally. As soon as the water is frozen, theice cubes drop out of the ice cubemaker into the ice cube container.When a certain volume is reached, icecube production is automatically ad-justed.

Ice cubes can only be made when theice cube drawer is completely closed.

If the ice cube maker indicatorlight flashes, the ice cube maker hasan insufficient supply of water. Checkthat the water inlet is open.

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Making a large quantity of icecubesThe amount of ice cubes made by themachine depends on the temperature inthe freezer section. The lower the tem-perature, the more ice cubes are pro-duced within a given time. With a settemperature of 0°F (-18°C), around 100–120 ice cubes will be produced within24 hours.

The ice cube maker automatically stopsmaking ice cubes when the ice cubedrawer is full.

Tip: If you require a large quantity of icecubes, replace the full ice cube drawerwith the drawer to the right of it.

The ice cube maker will start making icecubes again as soon as this drawer isclosed.

If you want to make the maximumamount of ice cubes (up to 150 icecubes/24 hours), turn on the Su-perFrost function beforehand. Pleasenote, however, that this will increasethe energy consumption of the ma-chine.

Changing the size of the icecubesThe size of the ice cubes depends onthe quantity of water being taken in.You are able to set this quantity accord-ing to your wishes. To make larger icecubes, increase the amount of waterbeing taken in by the ice cube maker.The amount of water is set to medium(E 3) at the factory.

Instructions for how to set the water in-let time of the ice cube maker can befound in the section on "Selecting addi-tional settings – Changing the size ofthe ice cubes".

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Turning off the ice cube makerThe ice cube maker can be turned offindependently of the freezer section ifyou do not want to make any ice cubes.

Tip: If the ice cube maker is turned off,the ice cube drawer can be used as anextra drawer for freezing fresh food andstoring frozen food.

Touch the sensor button for turn-ing the ice cube maker on and off sothat the display LED goes out.

If the ice cube maker is going to beturned off for a long period of time

Risk of damage!If the water inlet is blocked while theice cube maker is still in use, the wa-ter inlet pipe can freeze up.Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-ter inlet is interrupted (e.g. while onvacation).

Close the non-return valve in the wa-ter supply line.

If the display LED begins to flash,this means that there is still water re-maining in the ice cube maker.

Leave the ice cube maker turned onfor another day so that the remainingice cubes can be produced.

As soon as the remaining ice cubeshave been produced, touch the sensor button for turning the ice cubemaker on and off so that the dis-play LED for the ice cube maker goesout.

Take the remaining ice cubes out ofthe ice cube container and dispose ofthem.

Defrosting

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WARNING! Danger of injury anddamage!Do not use any mechanical or othertypes of aids which are not recom-mended by the manufacturer to ac-celerate the defrosting process.

Refrigerator sectionThe refrigerator defrosts automatically.

Condensate and frost can build-up onthe back wall of the refrigerator whenthe compressor is running. There is noneed to remove it. The condensatedrains through a channel and drain pipeinto an evaporation system at the backof the appliance and evaporates auto-matically with the warmth generated bythe compressor.

Freezer sectionThe appliance is equipped with a"NoFrost" system. The freezer defrostsautomatically.

The moisture generated in the appli-ance collects on the condenser, and isautomatically defrosted and evaporatesperiodically.

This automatic defrosting system en-ables the freezer to remain permanentlyice-free, but the food stored in thefreezer will not defrost!

Cleaning and care

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WARNING! Danger of electricshock!Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-cuit breaker.

WARNING! Fire hazard!Do not damage the coolantpipework.

Do not let water get into theelectronic unit or the lighting.

Steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short cir-cuit.Do not use a steam cleaner!

Cleaning water must not get into thedrain hole.

The data plate located inside the ap-pliance must not be removed. It con-tains information which is required inthe event of a service call.

Cleaning agents

The stainless steel machine doorshave a special coating that is resistantto dirt. Do not use the Miele stain-less steel conditioning agent onthese surfaces, as this will cause no-ticeable smearing.

Cleaning and conditioning agentsused inside the machine must befood safe.

To avoid damaging the surfaces of yourmachine, do not use the following forcleaning any of them:

– cleaning agents containing soda, am-monia, acid, or chloride,

– cleaning agents containing lime scaleremover,

– abrasive cleaning agents, such asscouring powder, scouring liquid, orpumice stones,

– cleaning agents containing solvents,

– stainless steel cleaning agents,

– dishwasher detergent,

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaners,

– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,such as pot scrubbers,

– eraser sponges,

– sharp metal scrapers.

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We recommend treating the stainlesssteel surfaces of the machine with theMiele stainless steel conditioningagent (see "Product description – Op-tional accessories").This product contains substances thatare gentle to stainless steel surfacesand, unlike stainless steel cleaners, itdoes not contain polishing agents.Soiling is gently removed and eachtime the Miele stainless steel condi-tioning agent is used, it forms a pro-tective film against dirt and water.

We recommend using lukewarm waterand a little liquid dish soap for cleaning.

The following pages contain importantinformation on cleaning.

Preparing the machine forcleaning Turn the machine off.

appears on the display and the cool-ing function is turned off.

Unplug the machine or trip the fuse.

Take any food out of the machine andstore it in a cool place.

Remove the door shelves/bottleshelves from the machine door.

Remove the freezer drawers andglass plates.

Take out all other removable parts forcleaning.

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Dismantling an adjustable shelf

Before cleaning the adjustable shelf, re-move the white protective strip at theback of the shelf. Proceed as follows:

Place the shelf on a worktop coveredwith a soft material (e.g., a tea towel).

Then pull the protective strip off.

After cleaning the shelf, reattach theprotective strip.

Cleaning the interior and ac-cessories

Clean the appliance at least once amonth.

Clean up any spills, stains or food im-mediately. Do not allow them to dryand stick to the appliance.

Clean the interior with a cleansponge, lukewarm water and a littleliquid dish soap.

After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.

The stainless steel trim on thedoor shelves is not suitable forcleaning in a dishwasher.Remove the trim from the door shelfbefore putting the shelf in the dish-washer.

The following parts cannot be cleanedin a dishwasher:

– the stainless steel trims or strips

– the protective strips at the back ofthe adjustable shelves

– all drawers and drawer lids (depend-ing on model)

– the bottle rack

– the roller plates under the fruit andvegetable drawers

– the cool pack

Clean these accessories by hand.

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The following parts can be cleaned inthe dishwasher:

The maximum temperature of thedishwasher program selected mustnot exceed 131°F (55°C).

Contact with natural dyes from car-rots, tomatoes, and ketchup, etc.may discolor the plastic parts in thedishwasher. This discoloration doesnot affect the stability of the parts.

– the bottle holder, butter dish, egg tray(depending on model)

– the bottle shelves and door shelveson the inside of the door (withoutstainless steel trim)

– the adjustable shelves (without whiteprotective strips)

– the holder for the carbon filter (avail-able as an optional accessory)

Remove any soiling on stainless steeltrims and strips. We recommend us-ing the Miele stainless steel condi-tioning agent for this.

Tip: It is important to use the Mielestainless steel conditioning agent formaintenance too, as this will protect thestainless steel surface and prevent itfrom rapidly getting dirty again.

Leave the door open to air the ma-chine sufficiently for a short while andto prevent odor buildup.

Cleaning the machine frontand the side panels

If soiling is allowed to sit for anylength of time, it may become im-possible to remove.Surfaces may be discolored or al-tered.It is therefore best to remove soilingfrom the machine front and side pan-els immediately.

All surfaces are easily scratched.Contact with unsuitable cleaningagents can alter or discolor the sur-faces.See the information on "Cleaningagents" at the beginning of this sec-tion.

Clean the surfaces with a cleansponge and a solution of warm waterand washing-up liquid. A clean, dampmicrofiber cloth without cleaningagent can also be used for cleaning.

After cleaning, wipe with clean waterand dry with a soft cloth.

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Appliance front

The appliance front has a special high-quality finish (Clean Touch Steel) whichis resistant to soiling and is very easy toclean.

Do not use stainless steelcleaning agent on these surfaces,as it will damage the finish.

Do not use Miele stainless steelconditioning agent on these sur-faces. This will cause noticeablesmearing.

Cleaning the door seal

If the door seal is damaged orhas come out of the groove, the doorwill not close properly and this willaffect cooling.Condensation will form in the insideand this can cause a build-up of ice.Do not damage the door seal, andmake sure that it does not come outof its groove.

Do not use any grease or oil on thedoor seal as this will cause the sealto deteriorate and become porousover time.

The door seal should be cleaned reg-ularly with clean water and thenwiped thoroughly dry with a cloth.

Starting up the appliance aftercleaning Replace all shelves and accessories

in the appliance.

Reconnect to the mains and switchthe appliance back on.

Switch on the automatic SuperFreezefunction for a while so that the freezersection can cool down quickly.

Switch on the automatic SuperCoolfunction for a while so that the refrig-erator section can cool down quickly.

Put the food back in the applianceand close the door.

Push the freezer drawers with thefrozen food back into the freezer sec-tion and close the door.

Switch off the automatic SuperFreezefunction as soon as the temperaturein the freezer section is a constant0 °F (-18 °C) or colder.

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Replacing the carbon filtersReplace the carbon filters in the holderaround every 6 months.

Replacement KKF-RF carbon filterscan be obtained from the Miele Tech-nical Service, from your dealer, or fromMiele's website.

Tip: The carbon filter holder is dish-washer safe.

Pull the carbon filter holder upward toremove it from the adjustable shelf.

When in position, the carbon filtersmust not touch the back wall of themachine, as the moisture couldcause them to stick to it.Insert the new carbon filters deepenough in the holder to ensure thatthey do not protrude over the edgeof the holder.

Remove both carbon filters and placethe new filters with the surroundingedge pointing downward in theholder.

Place the holder in the middle of theraised edge at the back of any of theadjustable shelves, so that it clicksinto position.

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With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma-chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with-out contacting the Service Department. Time and money will be saved because aservice call will not be needed.

This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it.

To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un-til the fault has been corrected.

Problem Possible cause and solution

The machine is not get-ting cold and the inte-rior lighting does notcome on when the ma-chine door is opened.

The machine has not been turned on. Turn the machine on.

The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly or theplug connector is not inserted into the socket at theback of the machine correctly. Insert the plug into the socket and the plug con-

nector into the machine socket.The fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with themachine, the household electrical wiring, or anothermachine. Contact a technician or the Service department.

The compressor runscontinuously.

This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressorruns at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool-ing is required. In this way, the running time of thecompressor is extended.

The compressor is turn-ing on more frequentlyand for longer periodsof time; the temperaturein the machine is toolow.

The ventilation grille is obstructed or dusty. Do not block the ventilation grille. Clean the ventilation grille on a regular basis to re-

move any dust.The machine doors have been opened too frequentlyor a large amount of fresh food has been put in atonce for storage or freezing. Only open the machine doors when necessary and

for as short a time as possible.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal byitself.The machine doors are not closed properly. A thicklayer of ice may have already formed in the freezersection.


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Close the machine doors.

After a while, the temperature will return to normal byitself.

If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will af-fect cooling and increase energy consumption. Defrost the machine and clean it.

The ambient temperature is too high. The higher theambient temperature, the longer the compressor hasto run. See the information in the section on "Installation –

Installation location".The temperature setting is too low. Correct the temperature setting.

A large amount of food was put in for freezing atonce. See the information in the section on "Freezing

and storing food".The Automatic SuperCool function is still turned on. To save energy, you can turn Automatic SuperCool

off early yourself.The SuperFrost function is still turned on. To save energy, you can turn SuperFrost off early

yourself.

The compressor comeson less and less oftenand for shorter periodsof time. The tempera-ture in the appliancerises.

This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. Correct the temperature setting. Check the temperature again after 24 hours.

The food begins to defrost. The room temperature is lower than the ambient tem-perature for which the appliance is designed.Operating in a room which is too cold will cause thecompressor to switch off for too long, causing thefreezer to become too warm. See "Installation location". Increase the room temperature.

The door seal is dam-aged and needs to bereplaced.

No tools are required to change the door seal. Change the door seal. It is available from your

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Ice or condensation hasbuilt up inside the appli-ance.

The door seal has come out of its groove. Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in

the groove.The door seal is damaged. Check whether the door seal is damaged.


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Messages in the display

Message Possible cause and solution

DEMO is shown on thedisplay. The machinedoes not get cold, butthe machine controlsare working.

Demo mode is activated. This allows the machine tobe presented in the showroom without the coolingsystem being turned on. Do not activate this settingfor domestic use. Contact the Service department.

The temperature displayis out and is shown onthe display.

Sabbath mode is turned on: The interior lighting isturned off and the machine is cooling down. You can turn Sabbath mode off at any time (see

"Selecting additional settings – Turning Sabbathmode on and off").

The display LED is litup and the machinecannot be used.

The safety lock has been activated. Completely deactivate the safety lock (see "Select-

ing additional settings – Activating and deactivat-ing the safety lock").

An alarm is sounding. The door alarm has been activated (see also "Tem-perature and door alarm"). Close the relevant appliance door.

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The display LED is litup and an alarm is alsosounding.

The temperature alarm has been activated (see also"Temperature and door alarm"). The temperature inthe freezer section has risen above or fallen below thetemperature set.This could be due to, e.g.:

– the freezer section door being opened too often orbeing left open

– a large quantity of fresh food being placed in thefreezer at once without the SuperFrost functionbeing turned on

– a power failure having occurred

– the machine having a fault

Rectify the cause of the alarm.

The display LED goes out and the alarm is si-lenced.

The temperature display will stop flashing as soon asthe temperature has dropped to the correct level. Depending on the temperature displayed, you

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The display LED is litup and an alarm is alsosounding. The tempera-ture display for thefreezer section is flash-ing.

There is a power failure: The temperature in the ap-pliance over the last few days or hours has risen toohigh because of a power failure or interruption to thepower supply.The appliance will go back to the last temperaturesetting when the power is back on. Touch the sensor button.

The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer sec-tion will flash for about 1 minute on the temperaturedisplay for the freezer section. Touch the sensor button.

The warmest temperature displayed will disappear.The display will then revert to showing the currenttemperature in the freezer section. Depending on the temperature displayed, you

should check whether food in the freezer hasstarted to thaw or has defrosted. If it has, cook itbefore freezing it again.

"F0 to F9" appears onthe display.

There is a fault. Contact the Service department.

There is a machine fault: This display always has im-mediate priority over any settings which have justbeen selected.A machine fault has priority over any current doorand/or temperature alarms displayed.


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Problems with the ice cube maker


You cannot turn the icecube maker on.

The appliance is not connected to the power supplyor is not switched on. Reconnect to the power supply and switch the ap-

pliance back on.

The ice cube maker isnot producing any icecubes.

The machine and/or the ice cube maker is not turnedon. Turn on the machine and/or the ice cube maker.

The drawer of the ice cube maker is not closed prop-erly. Push the drawer all the way in.

The temperature in the freezer section is too high. Select a lower temperature.

The machine door and/or freezer drawers have beenopened too frequently causing the compressor to turnon more often and the ice cube maker has iced up. Only open the machine door and freezer drawers

when necessary and for as short a time as possi-ble.

The water supply line is not open. Open the water inlet.

The water line has not been vented. Have a qualified professional check that the water

line has been properly vented before calling theService department.

The water supply to the ice cube maker has been in-terrupted. Check the water connection and the hose.

The filter in the end of the water inlet hose or the filterin the connection at the machine is blocked. Clean the filters.

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The ice cube maker isproducing only smallice cubes.

Several household appliances connected to the freshwater supply are in operation, which has reduced theamount of water being taken in. Avoid using the dishwasher, washing machine,

etc. at the same time.The size of the ice cubes depends on the quantity ofwater being taken in. You are able to set this quantityaccording to your wishes. To make larger ice cubes, increase the amount of

water being taken in by the ice cube maker.

The ice cubes have anunpleasant odor or fla-vor.

The ice cube maker is seldom used. If you do not useit very often, ice cubes that are stored for a long pe-riod can absorb the taste and smell of other items. Empty the ice cube container if you are not going

to use the ice cube maker for a long time. Clean the ice cube container.

There are unsealed packages in the freezer section.Ice can absorb the taste and smell of unsealed food. Store only sealed food in the freezer section.

The ice cube container is dirty. Clean the ice cube container.


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The interior lighting is not working.


The interior lighting isnot working.

The machine has not been turned on. Turn the machine on.

Sabbath mode is turned on: The temperature displayis out and is shown on the display. You can turn Sabbath mode off at any time (see

"Selecting additional settings – Turning Sabbathmode on and off").

To avoid overheating, the interior lighting turns itselfoff automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the ma-chine door is left open. If this is not the case, there isa fault.

Danger of electric shock!There are live electrical components under thelighting cover.The LED lighting may only be repaired or replacedby the Service department.

Danger of injury from LED lighting! Light inten-sity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.The lighting covers must not be removed or dam-aged, or be removed due to damage. This couldcause injury to your eyes.Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g., a magnifyingglass).

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Other problems


Food has frozen to-gether or to the wall.

The food packaging was not dry when loaded in thefreezer. Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to

carefully pry them apart.

The external walls ofthe appliance feelwarm.

This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evapo-rator is used to prevent condensation.

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Normalnoises

Cause

Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.

Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulatesthrough the pipes.

Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches themotor on or off.

Sssrrrrr... You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the ap-pliance.

Crack... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand insidethe appliance.

Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the com-pressor and the coolant circulating through the system).

Noises Possible cause and solution

Rattling,clinking

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a spiritlevel, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appli-ance or place something underneath it.

The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furni-ture. Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check allremovable items and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are touching each other. Separate them.

The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of theappliance. Remove the cable clips.

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Contact in case of faultIn the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Technical Service.

Contact information for Miele Techni-cal Service can be found at the end ofthis document.

Please quote the model and serial num-ber of your appliance when contactingMiele. Both pieces of information canbe found on the data plate.

You will find the data plate inside yourappliance.

WarrantyFor more information about warrantyconditions, please contact Miele Tech-nical Service.

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Information on the fresh waterconnection

The machine may only be connectedto the fresh water supply by qualifiedtechnicians.

Disconnect the machine from thepower supply before connecting it tothe fresh water supply.

Turn off the water supply before con-necting the water supply line for theice cube maker.

The water quality must comply withthe requirements for drinking water inthe country in which the machine isbeing operated.

WARNING! Connect to potable watersupply only.

Connection to the household watersupply must comply with the appli-cable regulations in the country inwhich the machine is being installed.All units and systems used to supplywater to the machine must also com-ply with the applicable regulations inthe respective country.

The appliance is only suitable forconnection to a cold water supply,which

– is directly connected to the watersupply in order to ensure a circulationof the water in the cold water line.

Avoid using a water line in which thewater is allowed to pool. This can af-fect the taste of water and ice cubes.

– withstands the operating pressure.

– fulfills the hygiene regulations.

Water pressure on-site:

– Minimum: 21.76 psi (1.5 bar)

– Maximum: 87.02 psi (6 bar)

A shut-off valve must be provided be-tween the water line and the water sup-ply of the building to ensure that thewater supply can be cut off if neces-sary.

Make sure that the shut-off valve isstill accessible after the appliancehas been installed.

Risk of damage!If the water supply is cut off while theice cube maker is still in use the wa-ter intake pipe can freeze up.Turn the ice cube maker off if the wa-ter supply is interrupted (e.g. whileon vacation).

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Connecting the water supplyline

Before establishing the fresh waterconnection, ensure that the machineis disconnected from the power sup-ply.

Before the cold water line is used forthe first time, it must be vented by asuitably qualified plumber.

The fresh water connection is at theback of the machine, at the bottom.

The connection parts included with themachine permit the connection of vari-ous water lines (water line not supplied).Do not connect old water lines thathave been used before.

The solenoid valve has a has a 3/4"BPT connection thread.

Remove the cap from the solenoidvalve .

Insert the adapter into the unionnut .

Risk of damage!Do not insert the water filter thewrong way around, as this can causedamage.

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Insert the water filter with the de-pression facing downward toward theadapter .

Risk of damage!Do not overtighten the union nut, asthis can cause damage.

Connect the union nut to the sole-noid valve , and tighten it.

If you want to divert the water line by90°, screw on the elbow .

In case of a 1/4" water line:

Connect the water line (e.g., cop-per) to the adapter or elbow us-ing the clamping ring and nut .

In case of a water line with a 7/16"-24UNS thread:

Connect the water line directly tothe adapter or elbow (a clamp-ing ring and nut are not re-quired).

Secure the water line to the casingusing the retaining clip .

Slowly open the non-return valve inthe water supply line and check thewhole water system for leaks.

The machine can now be connectedto the power supply (see "Electricalconnection").

When pushing the machine into theniche, do not bend or damage thewater line.

Push the machine into its final posi-tion.

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Danger of electric shock!The appliance must only be switchedon when it has been installed in ac-cordance with the installation in-structions.Ground the appliance.The appliance must not be groundedvia a gas pipe.If in doubt, have a suitably qualifiedand experienced electrician checkthat the installation complies with rel-evant regulations.Do not install a fuse into neutral cur-rent or grounding electrical circuit.Do not use extension cords or un-grounded (two prong) adapters.Do not use a frayed or damagedpower cord.

Danger of electric shock!For protection against electric shockthis appliance is equipped with apole-free plug which is protectedagainst reverse polarity. The plugmust be grounded in the usual way.Do not remove the round groundingconnector pin from the plug.Use only a grounded plug adapter.

Wait for 1 hour after installation beforeplugging the appliance into the powersupply. This allows coolant and refriger-ator oil to settle in accordance with reg-ulations.

Ensure that the voltage of the mainpower supply corresponds with theconnection voltage of the appliance. Apower supply of 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz and15 Amp (20 Amp for side-by-side instal-lation) with a NEMA 5-15 molded plug,which is protected by a main switch ora fuse, is required to operate the appli-ance.

The manufacturer recommends operat-ing the appliance on a separate circuitto avoid overloading the electrical cir-cuit.

All relevant legal electrical, fire andbuilding regulations must be observedwhen installing the socket and/or theappliance.

In certain countries appliances are re-quired to be connected to the electricalsupply via a wall-mounted ON/OFFswitch.

To avoid the risk of fire, electric shockor other injuries installation and connec-tion of the appliance must be carriedout by a suitably qualified electrician inaccordance with all relevant local andnational regulations and standards, in-cluding fire prevention.

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The outlet must be easily accessible inan emergency so that the appliance canbe quickly disconnected from the elec-trical supply in case of an emergency.

The socket must be located so that theupper edge is a maximum82" (2100 mm) distance from the upperedge of the base of the kitchen cabinet.

If the outlet is no longer accessibleonce the appliance has been installed,an all-pole disconnect device with acontact opening of at least 1/8" (3 mm)must be present on site. The discon-nect device may be circuit breaker, afuse, or a contactor (compliant with lo-cal regulations).

The plug and power cord must notcome into contact with the back of theappliance as vibrations can cause dam-age to these components. This, in turn,could result in a short circuit.

Do not plug in other devices behind thisappliance.

Do not connect the appliance to an in-verter such as those used with an au-tonomous energy source e.g. solarpower. When switched on, peak loadsin the system can cause the safetyswitch-off mechanism to be triggered.This can damage the electronic unit. The appliance must not be used withso-called energy-saving devices ei-ther. These reduce the amount of en-ergy supplied to the appliance, causingit to overheat.

If the power cord needs to be replaced,this must be done by a qualified techni-cian.

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Fire hazard and risk of damage!Appliances which give off heat, suchas toasters, mini-ovens, or doubleburner hobs, can catch fire.Do not place them on top of this ap-pliance.

Fire hazard and risk of damage!Do not place any open flame, suchas a candle, on or next to this appli-ance.

WARNING!An appliance that has not been se-cured may tip forward.Install the appliance in accordancewith the installation instructions.

Side-by-side combinations

As a general rule, refrigerators andfreezers should not be installed sideby side with other such machines soas to avoid a build-up of condensationbetween them and the damage thiscan cause.

However, your machine can be part of a"side-by-side" installation because it isequipped with built-in heating units inthe side panels.

Please contact your dealer for specificinformation about which combinationswill work with your machine.

Installation locationThis appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room.

When deciding where to install your ap-pliance, please bear in mind that theenergy consumption will increase if in-stalled near to a heater, a cooker, orother appliance that gives off heat. Di-rect sunlight should also be avoided.The higher the room temperature, thelonger the compressor has to run andthe higher the energy consumption is.

When installing the appliance, pleasenote:

– The socket must be easily accessiblein an emergency and not concealedbehind the appliance.

– The plug and cord must not touchthe back of the appliance as theycould be damaged by vibrations fromthe appliance.

– Do not plug other appliances intosockets behind this appliance.

In environments with high hu-midity, condensation may appear onthe external surfaces of the machine.This condensate can cause corrosionon external machine panels.For prevention, it is advisable to in-stall the machine with sufficient ven-tilation in a dry and/or air-condi-tioned room.After installation, make sure that themachine doors close properly, the airgrille is not covered, and the ma-chine has been installed in accor-dance with these installation instruc-tions.

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Climate class

The appliance is designed for use withina certain climate range (ambient tem-peratures) and should not be used out-side this range. The climate range of theappliance is stated on the data plate in-side the appliance.

Climateclass

Room temperature

SN 50°F to 90°F / 10°C to 32°C

N 60°F to 90°F / 16°C to 32°C

ST 60°F to 100°F / 16 to 38°C

T 60°F to 109°F / 16 to 43°C

Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the compressor to turn off fortoo long, causing the internal tempera-ture in the appliance to rise, resulting indamage.

Ventilation

WARNING! Fire hazard!Operation of the machine is limited.Keep the ventilation grille free fromobstruction.

Air at the back wall of the machine getswarm.

Do not cover or obstruct the airgrille to allow for effective venting. Itmust also be cleaned on a regularbasis to remove dust.

Installing the appliance

Two people are required to installthe appliance.

The appliance must be emptywhen it is installed.

Move the appliance carefully onfloors that are sensitive to scratchingto prevent damage.

For easier installation, there are trans-port handles on the back at the top ofthe appliance and transport wheelsunderneath.

Wall gap

The declared energy consumption willbe achieved if a wall gap of at least2" (51 mm) is maintained between theback of the appliance and the wall. A smaller wall gap will not affect thefunctionality of the appliance, but itwill increase energy consumptionslightly.

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Fitting the anti-tip device

Danger of injury!Due to the sheer size and weight ofthe appliance, it needs to be ensuredthat it cannot tip forward when thedoor is open and fully stocked.Set up the appliance with the sup-plied anti-tip devices as describedbelow.

Caution! The water line or powersupply could get damaged.Please ensure that neither the waterline nor the power supply are locatedin this area, as these could be dam-aged during installation e.g., byscrews.

The screws for fastening the anti-tipdevice and the spacer (if required) arenot supplied with the appliance. Fas-teners must be used that are suitablefor the wall and floor material (wood,concrete, etc.).

Installation with wall gap

Installation with wall gap: Before mounting the anti-tip devices,you must use suitable screws to fas-ten a spacer that is as thick as the re-quired wall gap (up to 2" [51 mm]) tothe wall.

Installation right against the wall: No spacer is required. The anti-tip de-vices are fastened directly to the wallusing the suitable screws.

Mark the centerline of the applianceon the wall. Align the anti-tip devicesparallel to this line on the left andright.

Then use suitable screws to fastenthe anti-tip device to the spacer/di-rectly to the wall and to the floor.

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Prepare the appliance for installationas close as possible to its intendedinstallation location.

Connect the appliance to the house-hold water supply as described in thesection on "Water connection".

Connect the appliance to the powersupply as described in the section on"Electrical connection".

Move the appliance carefully to its in-tended installation location.

Position the appliance with the backright against the anti-tip device.

Aligning the machine

To align the machine, adjust the frontfeet using the wrench supplied, en-suring it is stable and level.

If necessary, also align the appliance'srear feet using the two front adjustingdevices (located next to the frontfeet).

Using a socket wrench, turn the ad-justing device clockwise to raisethe appliance up at the back.

Leveling the machine door

Ensure that you unscrew the ad-justable foot from the lower hingeplate until it sits on the floor. Then,unscrew the foot by an additional¼ turn.

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Installing the appliance in a runof kitchen units

If the ventilation gaps are not leftunobstructed, the compressor willturn on more often and will run forlonger periods.This causes higher energy consump-tion and an increased compressoroperating temperature, which can re-sult in damage to the compressor.Do not block the ventilation gaps.

2 3/16“(55 mm)

2“ (50 m

m)46“2 (3

00 cm2 )

Top box Appliance Kitchen cabinetry housing unit Wall

* When the appliance is installed withthe recommended wall gap of up to2" (51 mm), the depth of the applianceincreases accordingly. Please notethat a spacer will be required if anti-tipdevices are installed.

The appliance can be built into any runof kitchen units and installed directlynext to a kitchen furniture housing unit.The appliance front must protrude infront of the kitchen furniture housingunit front by at least 1 5/16" (34 mm)* atthe sides and by at least2 3/16" (55 mm)* in the middle. This en-ables the appliance door to be openedand shut without being obstructed. Tomatch the height of the kitchen units inthe run, the appliance can be fitted witha suitable top box .

When installed next to a wall , a dis-tance of at least 2 3/16" (55 mm) mustbe maintained on the hinge side be-tween the wall and the appliance .

The larger the ventilation gaps, themore economically the compressorwill work.

– A ventilation gap with a depth of atleast 2" (50 mm) must be provided atthe back of the appliance across thewhole width of the top box to allowfor venting.

– The ventilation gap under the ceilingmust be at least 46 1/2 sq. in(300 cm2) to ensure that warm air canescape without obstruction.

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Appliance dimensions

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A[in (mm)]

B[in (mm)]

C[in (mm)]

KFN 15943 DE edt/cs 78 3/4" (2000) 79 3/16" (2012) 79 1/2" (2020)

* When the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall is less than 2 " (51 mm), theenergy consumption will increase. Please note that a spacer will be required if anti-tip de-vices are installed.

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The machine is supplied with right-handhinging. If left-hand hinging is required,the hinges must be changed.

Always change the door hingingwith the assistance of another per-son.

If the door seal is damaged, themachine door may not close properlyand cooling performance will be re-duced.Condensation will form in the insideand this can cause a build-up of ice.Do not damage the door seal.

Preparing to change the door hinging

To change the door hinging, you willneed the following tools:

Place a suitable cover on the floor infront of the machine to protect themachine doors and your floor fromdamage while you are changing thehinging.

Remove the adjustable shelves/bottleshelf from the machine door.

Removing the door handles

When you pull the door handle , thesidebar slides back.

Pull the sidebar firmly back andout of the guide.

Now loosen the four screws (TX15) inthe mounting plate and remove thehandle.

Remove the cover caps from the op-posite side and fit them into theempty holes.


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Removing the upper soft-closemechanism Open the upper machine door.

If the door seal is damaged, themachine door may not close properlyand cooling performance will be re-duced.Condensation will form in the insideand this can cause a build-up of ice.Do not damage the door seal.

Loosen the panel from the soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-headed screwdriver into the gapsfrom below and, taking care, gradu-ally lifting the panel off.

Push the panel toward the ma-chine and leave it hanging there be-tween the door and machine to startwith.

Place the safety device (suppliedwith the machine) on the soft-closemechanism so that it engages.

The safety device prevents the hingefrom snapping shut.

Do not remove the red safety deviceuntil instructed to do so.

Gently loosen the cover from thelatch by inserting a flat-headedscrewdriver from above and below.


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Push the pin up and out from be-low using a flat-headed screwdriver.

Remove the cover .

Now the soft-close mechanism and themachine are no longer connected.

Remove the panel .

Push the soft-close mechanismbracket as far as it will go towardthe handle side.

Loosen the screw in the soft-closemechanism and spacer.

Lever out the casing together with thesoft-close mechanism using a flat-headed screwdriver in the middle.

Then, lever the casing together withthe soft-close mechanism out of thelatch from the machine side.

Put the soft-close mechanism to oneside.

Push the spacer toward the hingeside and out.

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Removing the upper appliancedoor

Loosen the cover by carefully in-serting a flat-headed screwdriver intothe gap from below and remove it.

Unscrew the hinge part , turn it180°, and fit it on the opposite side. Ifnecessary, drill holes for the screws.

Remove the upper cover by slidingit forward from the back and then lift-ing it up and off.

Remove the cover by lifting it upand off.

Close the upper appliance door.

Danger of injury when removingthe appliance door!As soon as the hinge plate has beenremoved in the following instructions,the appliance door is no longer se-cure.The appliance door must be held bya second person.

Loosen the screws in the upperhinge plate and pull the hinge plateup and off.

Danger of injury when removingthe upper appliance door!As soon as the hinge pin is located inthe upper appliance door rather thanin the middle hinge plate, the lowerappliance door is not secure andcould fall off.Ensure that the hinge pin remains lo-cated in the middle hinge plate andin the lower appliance door.

Carefully lift the upper appliance doorup and off, and put it to one side.

Fit the cover on the opposite side.

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Removing the lower soft-closemechanism Open the lower appliance door.

If the door seal is damaged, theappliance door may not close prop-erly and cooling performance will bereduced.Condensation will form in the insideand this can cause a build-up of ice.Do not damage the door seal.

Loosen the panel from the soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-headed screwdriver into the gapsfrom above and, taking care, gradu-ally lifting the panel off.

Push the panel toward the appli-ance and leave it hanging there be-tween the door and appliance to startwith.

Place the safety device (suppliedwith the appliance) on the soft-closemechanism .

The safety device prevents the hingefrom snapping shut.

Do not remove the red safety deviceuntil instructed to do so.

Use a flat-headed screwdriver tocarefully remove the cover fromthe side.


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Tip the appliance back slightly, withthe help of another person if required.

Push the pin up and out from be-low.

Now the soft-close mechanism and theappliance are no longer connected.

Remove the panel .

Push the soft-close mechanismbracket as far as it will go towardthe handle side.

Loosen the screw in the soft-closemechanism and spacer.

Lever out the casing together with thesoft-close mechanism using a flat-headed screwdriver in the middle.

Then, lever the casing together withthe soft-close mechanism out of thelatch from the appliance side.

Put the soft-close mechanism to oneside.

Push the spacer toward the hingeside and out.

Place the spacer to one side.


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Removing the lower appliancedoor Close the lower appliance door.

Danger of injury when removingthe lower appliance door!As soon as the hinge pin has beenremoved from the lower appliancedoor in the following instructions, thedoor is no longer secure.The appliance door must be held bya second person.

Remove the hinge pin from themiddle of the appliance by pulling itup.

Tip: Please note that the gray plasticcover on the middle hinge plate canfall off when the door is being removed.

Carefully lift the lower appliance doorup and off, and put it to one side.

Pull the cover off.

Unscrew the hinge plate , turn it180°, and screw it into place on theopposite side.

Turn the plastic cap 180° and refitit in the middle of the hinge plate .


Lift the plugs for the two appliancedoors out of the door bushing andreinsert them on the opposite side.


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Refitting the lower appliancedoor

Pull the hinge pin complete withwasher and adjustable foot up-ward to remove.

Remove the plug .

Undo the screws and remove thehinge plate .

Unscrew the hinge part from thehinge plate , turn it 180°, and screwit into the opposite hole in the hingeplate.

Insert the plug into the other hole.

Remove the cover .

Remove the screw and screw itinto the outermost hole on the oppo-site side.

Turn the cover by 180° and refit itin the holes on the opposite side.

Screw the hinge plate into placeon the opposite side, using the twoouter slots only. Do not use the screwin the middle because otherwise youwill not be able to align the appliancedoor with the outer slots later on.

Important! Screw the adjustablefoot into the hinge pin as far asit will go.

Reinsert the hinge pin completewith washer and adjustablefoot .

Important! The lug on the hinge pinmust point to the back again.

Place the lower appliance door on thehinge pin from above.

Close the lower appliance door.

In the middle of the appliance, insertthe hinge pin through the hingeplate and into the lower appliancedoor.


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Inserting the lower soft-closemechanism

Remove the cover from thepanel , turn it 180°, and reinsert iton the other side.

Hook the spacer into the latch (A) onthe handle side.

Hook the soft-close mechanism intothe latch (B) on the appliance side.

Push both parts out so that they arefirmly engaged.

Use the screw to secure thespacer and soft-close mechanism inplace.

Attach the panel onto the soft-close mechanism bracket .

Pull the soft-close mechanismbracket toward the hinge plate andinsert the pin from above so thatthe square sits in the depression.

Fit the cover back into place sothat it engages.

Make sure that the cover fits prop-erly so that the door can be closedwithout hindrance and the pin is se-cured.

Remove the safety device .


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Replace the panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, click-ing it back into place first at the bot-tom and then at the top.

Close the lower appliance door.

Refitting the upper appliancedoor Fit the upper appliance door onto the

hinge pin in the middle of the ap-pliance.

Close the upper appliance door.

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Fit the hinge plate on the oppositeside and secure it in place using thescrews .

Tip: Drill the holes for the screws.


Align the appliance door with the ap-pliance casing using the slots in thelower hinge plate. Then, tighten thescrews.

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Remove the cover from thepanel , turn it 180°, and reinsert iton the other side.

Hook the spacer into the latch (A) onthe handle side.

Hook the soft-close mechanism intothe latch (B) on the machine side.

Push both parts out so that they arefirmly engaged.

Use the screw to secure thespacer and soft-close mechanism inplace.

Attach the panel onto the soft-close mechanism bracket .

Slide the cover on from the side sothat the openings for the pin arealigned.

Pull the soft-close mechanismbracket toward the hinge plate andinsert the pin from above so thatthe square sits in the depression.

Snap the cover completely inplace.

Make sure that the cover fits properlyso that the door can be closed withouthindrance and the pin is secured.

Remove the safety device .

Replace the panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, click-ing it back into place first at the bot-tom and then at the top.


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Close the upper machine door.

Reattaching the door handles

Risk of damage!The door seal may be damaged if thehandle is fitted incorrectly.Please make sure you follow the in-structions below carefully when yourefit the handle.

Loosely attach the door handle to theopposite side with the two frontscrews to start with.

The mounting plate must be posi-tioned on the door casing so that whenthe door is closed it is flush with theouter wall of the appliance.

Firmly tighten all 4 screws .

From the appliance side, slide thesidebar into the guide on themounting plate until you hear it clickinto place.

Make sure that the sidebar doesnot come into contact with the doorseal when the door is opened. Thiswould cause permanent damage tothe door seal.

Aligning the machine doors

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The machine doors can be aligned withthe machine casing after they havebeen fitted.

In the following illustration, the ma-chine door is not shown in the closedposition to make it easier to see whatyou have to do.

To align the lower machine door, usethe outer slots in the lower hinge plate:

Remove the middle screw from thehinge plate.

Slightly loosen both outer screws .

Align the machine door by sliding thehinge plate to the left or right.

Then, tighten the screws . Thescrew does not need to be refitted.

To align the upper machine door, usethe outer slots in the middle hinge plate:

Slightly loosen both screws .

Align the machine door by sliding thehinge plate to the left or right.

Then, tighten the screws .

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