Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer ...€¦ · During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the electricity supply

Operating and installation instructions

Fridge-freezer combination

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance

it is essential that you read these instructions

before installing the appliance and using it for the first time.

M.-Nr. 09 852 800en - CA

Guide to the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Switching the appliance on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Switching off the refrigerator separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Possible setting values for the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Audible alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using SuperFreeze and DynaCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SuperFreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DynaCool � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

What to be aware of when shopping for food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Storing food correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fruit and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

High-protein foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Moving the door shelf / bottle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Storing prepackaged frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Contents

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Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Tips for home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Defrosting frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cooling drinks quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Appliance doors, side walls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ventilation openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Customer Service / Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Warranty period and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Information for test institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Climate class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Appliances with supplied wall spacers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Supporting the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Reversing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Aligning the appliance doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Contents

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�On button for entire appliance and

On/Off button for independently

switching refrigerator on and off

�DynaCool button (Dynamic Cooling)

and indicator light

�Button for setting the refrigerator

temperature

�Refrigerator temperature display

�Freezer temperature display

�Button for setting the freezer

temperature

�SuperFreeze button and indicator

light

Alarm off button and indicator light

Master button for switching

the entire appliance on and off

Guide to the machine

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�Fan

�Butter and cheese compartment

� Interior lighting

�Adjustable shelf

�Egg tray

�Door shelf

�Bottle rack

Condensate channel

and drain hole

Fruit and vegetable drawers

�Bottle shelf

�Freezer drawers

Guide to the machine

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Disposing of packaging

materials

The packaging is designed to protect

the appliance from damage during

transport. The packaging materials

used are selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for disposal

and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the

use of raw materials in the

manufacturing process and also

reduces the amount of waste in landfill

sites. You can return the packaging to

your Miele dealer.

Disposing of your old

appliance

Old electrical and electronic equipment

often still contain valuable materials.

However, they may also include harmful

substances that were essential for

proper functioning and safe use.

Improperly disposing of these items in

your household waste can be harmful

to your health and the environment.

Therefore, please do not dispose of

your old appliance in your regular

household waste.

Instead, please dispose of your old

appliance at your local community

waste collection / recycling centre.

Take care not to damage the pipework

at the back of the appliance before or

during transport to an authorized

collection depot.

By doing so, refrigerant in the pipework

and oil in the compressor will be

contained and will not leak into the

environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance

does not pose a danger to children

while being stored prior to disposal.

See "Warning and safety instructions"

for more information.

Caring for the environment

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This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. However,

improper use can result in personal injury and damage to

property.

To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read

these instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first

time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and

maintenance.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of

non-compliance with these instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users

are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Intended use

� This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and

similar working and residential environments.

It is not intended for outdoor use.

� This appliance is intended to be used only for the cool storage of

food and drink as well as for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food

and for making ice under normal household conditions.

All other use occurs at the owner's own risk and may be dangerous.

Warning and safety Instructions

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� This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating

medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such

substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such

purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance

is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of

incorrect or improper use or operation.

� Persons who are unable to safely operate the appliance due to

limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or because of a lack

of experience or knowledge, may only use the appliance if they are

supervised while doing so.

These persons may only use the appliance without supervision if

they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner, and if they are

able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper

use.

Safety with children

� Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

� Children ages 8 and up may only use the appliance unsupervised

if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner, and if they

are able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper

use.

� Children must not be allowed to clean or service the appliance

without supervision.

� Please supervise any children in the vicinity of the appliance and

do not let them play with it.


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� Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves

in packaging material or pull it over their heads with the risk of

suffocation. Keep children away from all packaging materials.

Technical safety

� The cooling system has been checked for leaks. This appliance

complies with all applicable local, provincial and national safety

requirements.

� This appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane (R600a), a

natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is

flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not

increase the greenhouse effect.

The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in

the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the

compressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing

throughout the system. Though this is unavoidable, it does not have

any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.

Care must be taken during the transport and installation/setup of the

appliance so that no parts of the cooling system are damaged.

Refrigerant spurting out of the cooling system can damage the eyes.

In the event of any damage:

– Avoid open flames and anything that creates sparks,

– Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,

– Ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several

minutes,

– Contact Miele.


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� The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the larger the room

it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, there is a danger

of combustible gases building up if the appliance is in too small of a

room.

For every 8 g of refrigerant, at least 1 m3 of room space is required.

The amount of refrigerant contained in the appliance is stated on the

data plate inside the appliance.

� To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the

connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data

plate corresponds to the building's electricity supply.

Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. When

in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

� The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when it is properly grounded. Compliance with this essential safety

requirement is absolutely necessary. If in any doubt, please have

the building's electrical system tested by a qualified electrician.

� If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an

authorized Miele technician in order to protect the user from harm.

� Do not use a power strip or extension cord to connect the

appliance to the electric power supply. These are a fire hazard and

do not guarantee the required level of appliance safety.

� Do not use the appliance in areas where there may be moisture

or splashing water (e.g. garage or utility room).

Moisture can reach live components or the electrical connection and

cause a short circuit.


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� This appliance may not be used in non-stationary locations (e.g.

on a ship).

� A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Always check for

visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance.

� During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

must be disconnected from the electricity supply. It is only

completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

– The corresponding circuit breaker has been tripped on the

electrical service panel, or

– The corresponding plug fuse has been fully unscrewed (where

applicable), or

– The power cable has been disconnected from the electricity

supply.

If the power cable has a plug, pull on the plug to disconnect it

from the electricity supply. Do not pull on the cable.

� Installation, maintenance and repair work should only be

performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Installation,

maintenance and repair work by unqualified persons can cause

considerable danger to users.

� Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service

technician will void the warranty.

� Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when

genuine Miele spare parts are used. Defective components must

only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.


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Proper use

� The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate class

(room temperature range) and should not be used outside this

range. The climate class for your appliance is stated on the data

plate inside the appliance.

Operation in a room where the ambient temperature is too low will

cause the compressor to switch off for longer periods so that the

appliance cannot maintain the required temperature.

� WARNING! Danger of damage from overheating. May restrict

operation. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or

in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

� If storing fatty or greasy foods in the appliance or the appliance

door, make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of

the appliance.

This can cause the plastic to crack and break.

� Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures

can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and

explosion!

� Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice

cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and

explosion!

� Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or

liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could

explode.

Danger of injury and damage to the appliance!


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� When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are

not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,

causing injury and damage.

� Do not handle frozen food or metal parts of the appliance with

wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.

Danger of frost burn!

� Do not place ice cubes or popsicles, especially ice pops, in your

mouth directly after removing them from the freezer. The very low

temperature of the frozen ice or popsicles can cause frost burn to

the lips and tongue. Danger of injury!

� Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food

should be consumed as quickly as possible, as it will lose its

nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only

be refrozen after it has been cooked.

� Eating foods which have been stored for too long carries the risk

of food poisoning.

Storage times will depend on several factors, including the

freshness and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at

which it is stored. Observe the manufacturer's best-before dates

and storage instructions!

� Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts.

Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will void

the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability for damage caused

by the use of such parts.


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Stainless steel appliances

� Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape

or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These will

damage the surface coating, causing it to lose its resistance to dirt

and grime.

� The high-quality surface coating on the door is susceptible to

scratching. Even refrigerator magnets can cause scratching.

Cleaning and care

� Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.

They will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over

time.

� Do not use a steam cleaner to clean or defrost this appliance.

Steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short

circuit.

� Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects to:

– Remove frost or ice, or

– Detach food items frozen to the walls.

This will damage the evaporator, causing the appliance to no longer

function properly.

� Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to

defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

� Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain

substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could

cause a buildup of gases and pose a danger to health.


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Transport

� Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its

original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.

� Due to the size and weight of the appliance, it must be

transported by two people. Danger of injury and damage!

Disposal of your old appliance

� There is a risk of suffocation. Children playing can shut

themselves in and suffocate.

– Take the door(s) off.

– Remove the drawers.

– Leave the storage shelves in the appliance so that children cannot

easily climb into the appliance.

� Danger of electric shock.

– Cut off the plug from the power cord and discard.

– Cut off the power cord from the discarded appliance. Dispose of

separately from the appliance.

� Ensure during and after disposal that the appliance isn't stored in

the vicinity of gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.

� When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigeration

circuit is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the

refrigerant it contains (data on type plate) and oil.

� Be careful not to damage any part of the cooling system, for

example by:

– Puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator,

– Bending any pipework, or

– Scratching the surface coating.

Refrigerant spurting out of the cooling system can damage the eyes.


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Normal energy

consumption

Increased energy

consumption

Installation /

maintenance

In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed,

poorly ventilated room.

Protected from direct

sunlight.

In direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources

(radiator, oven).

Near a heat source (radiator,

stove/oven).

At an ideal room

temperature of approx. 20°C

(68°F).

At a high room temperature.

Keep ventilation openings

clear and free of dust.

When ventilation openings

are blocked and full of dust.

Dust the compressor and

metal coils (heat exchanger)

on the back of the appliance

least once a year.

When dust has accumulated

on the compressor and

metal coils (heat

exchanger).

Temperature

setting

Refrigerator: 4 to 5 °C (39 to

41°F)

Freezer: -18 °C (0°F)

With a high temperature

setting:

The lower the temperature,

the higher the energy

consumption.

How to save energy

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Normal energy

consumption

Increased energy

consumption

Use Drawers and shelves arranged

as they were when the

appliance was first delivered.

Only open the doors when

necessary and do so as briefly

as possible.

Store food in an organized

way.

Frequent opening of the door

for long periods will cause a

loss of coldness. The

appliance works harder to

cool down and the

compressor runs for longer

periods.

Take a cooler bag when

shopping and place food in

the appliance as quickly as

possible on your return home.

Replace items removed from

the appliance as soon as

possible before they become

warm.

Allow hot food and drinks to

cool down before placing

them in the appliance.

Hot food or food at room

temperature raises the

temperature inside the

appliance.

The appliance works harder to

cool down and the

compressor runs for longer

periods.

Store food covered or

wrapped.

The evaporation or

condensation of liquids in the

refrigerator lowers the cooling

capacity.

Place frozen food in the

refrigerator to defrost.

Do not overfill the appliance in

order to allow air to circulate.

How to save energy

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Before using for the first time

Packaging material

� Remove all packaging materials from

the inside of the appliance.

Protective film

The stainless steel trim on the

appliance interior has been provided

with a protective film.

On stainless steel appliances, the

stainless steel doors, and possibly also

the side walls, are also covered by a

protective film.

� Do not remove this film until the

appliance has been installed in the

desired location.

Cleaning

Please be sure to follow the relevant

instructions in "Cleaning and care."

� Clean the appliance interior and the

accessories with lukewarm water,

and then dry everything with a soft

cloth.

Switching on the appliance

The refrigerator and freezer can be

turned on simultaneously by pressing

the master button on the right. This is

also possible with the On button on the

left side.

� Press the master button on the right.

The temperature display for the

refrigerator shows the set temperature.

The temperature display for the freezer

and the indicator light on the Alarm off

button flash until the temperature in the

freezer is sufficiently cold.

The appliance begins to cool, and the

interior lighting in the refrigerator comes

on when the door is opened.

To enable the temperature to get

sufficiently cold inside the

appliance, allow the appliance to

run for a few hours before placing

food in it.

Do not place food in the freezer until

the temperature is at least -18°C

(0°F).

Switching the appliance on and off

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Switching off the appliance

� Press the master button on the right

until the two temperature displays are

no longer illuminated.

The interior lighting goes out and the

cooling is switched off.

Switching off the refrigerator

separately

The refrigerator can be switched off

without having to switch off the freezer.

This is useful if you plan to be on

vacation, for example.

� Press the refrigerator On/Off button

on the left until the temperature

display for the refrigerator is no

longer illuminated.

The interior lighting goes out and the

refrigerator is switched off.

The temperature display for the freezer

remains illuminated.

Switching the refrigerator back on

again

� Press the left On/Off button again.

The temperature display for the

refrigerator lights up. The refrigerator

starts to cool and the interior lighting

comes on when the door is opened.

Switching off for longer

periods of time

If you intend to not use the appliance

for a longer period of time, e.g. while on

vacation:

� Switch the appliance off,

� Unplug the power cord from the

electrical outlet or trip the circuit

breaker on the electrical service

panel,

� Clean the appliance, and

� Leave the doors slightly ajar to avoid

odour buildup.

If, in the case of a lengthier

absence, the appliance is switched

off without being cleaned and the

doors are left shut, there is a danger

of mould and odours accumulating

inside the appliance.

Switching the appliance on and off

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It is very important to set the correct

temperature for storing food in the

appliance. Microorganisms will cause

food which is not stored at the correct

temperature to spoil rapidly.

Temperature influences the growth rate

of these microorganisms. Reducing the

temperature reduces their growth rate.

The temperature in the appliance will

rise:

– If the door is opened frequently or

kept open too long.

– If more food is stored in it.

– If food that is placed into it is too

warm.

– If the room temperature is too high.

The appliance is designed for use

within a certain climate class (room

temperature range) and should not

be used outside this range.

. . . in the refrigerator

We recommend a temperature of 5°C

(41°F) in the middle of the refrigerator.

. . . in the freezer

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen

food for a long time, a temperature of

-18°C (0°F) is required. At this

temperature the growth of

microorganisms is generally halted. As

soon as the temperature rises above

-10°C (14°F), the microorganisms

become active in the food again so that

it cannot be kept as long. For this

reason, partially defrosted or fully

defrosted food must not be refrozen.

Food may be refrozen after it has been

cooked, as the high temperatures

achieved during cooking destroy most

microorganisms.

Setting the temperature

The refrigerator and freezer

temperatures can be set using the

respective temperature-setting buttons.

� Press the button for setting the

temperature repeatedly until the

desired temperature appears in the

temperature display.

Pressing the button once causes the

last temperature selected to flash.

The temperature value will then

continue to increase until the highest

setting is reached, at which point the

value returns to the lowest setting.

The correct temperature

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The newly selected temperature value

will be automatically applied after a

brief delay.

The set refrigerator temperature will

light up.

The set freezer temperature will flash

until the temperature has actually been

reached.

The temperature can be set slightly

lower within the displayed

temperature intervals for the

refrigerator and freezer.

This setting option is demonstrated with

the aid of the following example:

The freezer temperature is between

-15°C (5°F) and -18°C (0°F), but you'd

like to set it slightly lower:

� Press the button for setting the

temperature repeatedly until -15°C

(5°F) appears in the temperature

display.

� Press the same button again for

approx. 5 seconds until -18°C (0°F)

appears in the temperature display.

The colder of the two temperatures in

this small temperature interval has been

applied.

Temperature display

The temperature display on the

control panel always shows the

desired temperature.

Possible setting values for the

temperature

The temperature can be selected within

the following ranges:

– From 1°C (34°F) to 9°C (48°F) in the

refrigerator

– From -15°C (5°F) to -32°C (-26°F) in

the freezer

The ambient room temperature and the

installation location can affect the time it

takes for the appliance to reach the

coldest temperature. If the room

temperature is too high, the appliance

may not be able to reach the lowest

temperature.

The relevant temperature display

flashes when a different temperature is

being set.

The desired temperature in the freezer

temperature display also flashes

when:

– The temperature in the freezer is not

within the displayable range, or

– The temperature in the freezer has

risen by several degrees, indicating

that it is warming up too much.

The Alarm off indicator light

will also flash.


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This short-term loss of cooling is no

cause for concern in the following

cases:

– If the appliance doors were left open

for a while, e.g. while loading or

removing a large amount of food.

– If you are freezing fresh food.

If the temperature in the freezer

remains above -18°C (0°F) for a

longer period of time, check that the

frozen food has not started to thaw.

If it has, check that the food is safe

to use and if it is, then use it as soon

as possible.


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Your appliance is equipped with a

warning system which ensures that

temperature increases in the freezer do

not go unnoticed and also prevents

energy from being wasted when a door

is left open.

Switching on the alarm system

The alarm system is always active. It

does not need to be switched on

manually.

Temperature alarm

If the freezer temperature becomes

too warm, a warning signal sounds, and

both the temperature display for the

freezer and the Alarm off indicator light

flash simultaneously.

The appliance identifies a temperature

as too warm based on the set

temperature.

The audio and visual signals are

activated, for example:

– When too much room-temperature air

enters the freezer, for example, when

food is being rearranged or

removed.

– When freezing large amounts of food

at the same time.

– After a lengthy power outage.

– If the appliance is defective.

If the temperature in the freezer

remains above -18°C (0°F) for a

longer period of time, check that the

frozen food has not started to thaw.

If it has, check that the food is safe

to use and if it is, then use it as soon

as possible.

Once the freezer has returned to the set

temperature, the audible alarm signal

ends, the temperature display stops

flashing and the Alarm off indicator light

goes out.

Door alarm

If one of the appliance doors is left

open for longer than 60 seconds, the

alarm signal will sound.

As soon as the door is closed, the

alarm sound will stop.

Switching the alarm off early

If you are bothered by the sound of the

alarm, it can be silenced.

� Press the Alarm off button.

The alarm signal is silenced.

Both the temperature display and the

Alarm off indicator light will continue

to flash until the freezer returns to the

set temperature.

Audible alarm

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SuperFreeze

For the best freezing results, switch on

the SuperFreeze function before putting

fresh food into the freezer.

This helps food to freeze quickly, so

that its nutritional value, vitamin content,

appearance and taste are maintained.

Super freeze is not necessary:

– When placing food in the freezer that

is already frozen.

– When freezing no more than 2 kg of

fresh food daily.

Switching on SuperFreeze

When freezing smaller quantities of

food in the freezer, the SuperFreeze

function should be switched on 6 hours

beforehand. When freezing the

maximum load of food, the

SuperFreeze function should be

switched on 24 hours ahead of time.

� Press the SuperFreeze button until

the indicator light comes on.

The temperature in the appliance now

begins to fall, since it is operating at

maximum cooling capacity.

Switching off SuperFreeze

The SuperFreeze function switches off

automatically after approx. 65 hours.

The appliance will once again operate

at normal cooling capacity.

To save energy, you can manually

switch off the SuperFreeze function

once the freezer reaches a constant

temperature of -18°C (0°F) or colder.

� Press the SuperFreeze button until

the indicator light goes out.

The appliance will continue running at

normal cooling capacity.

Using SuperFreeze and DynaCool

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DynaCool �

When the Dynamic Cooling (DynaCool)

function is not switched on, the natural

circulation of air in the appliance will

create different temperature zones in

the refrigerator since the cold, heavy air

will sink to the lowest region. You

should bear this in mind when placing

food in the refrigerator (see "Using the

refrigerator efficiently").

However, when placing a large amount

of food in the refrigerator at the same

time (e.g. for a party), it is a good idea

to switch on Dynamic Cooling. This way

you can distribute the temperature

inside the refrigerator to all areas more

evenly so that all the food will be chilled

to roughly the same extent.

The temperature can still be set as

usual with the temperature control.

Dynamic Cooling should also be

switched on when:

– The room temperature is high (above

approx. 30°C [86°F]), and

– The humidity in the room is high.

Switching on Dynamic Cooling

� Press the Dynamic Cooling button

until the indicator light comes on.

Be sure that the fan slots in the back

wall of the appliance are not

blocked. Otherwise, an even

temperature distribution can no

longer be ensured.

Switching off Dynamic Cooling

Because Dynamic Cooling requires

more energy, you should switch it off

under normal conditions.

� Press the Dynamic Cooling button �

until the indicator light comes on.

When the door is open, the fan

automatically turns off temporarily to

save energy.

Using SuperFreeze and DynaCool

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Different storage zones

The natural circulation of the air in the

appliance causes different temperature

zones to form in the refrigerator. Cold,

heavy air sinks to the lowest area of the

appliance. Utilize the different zones

when placing food in the appliance.

This appliance features Dynamic

Cooling, which helps to maintain an

even temperature when the fan is

running. When Dynamic Cooling is

switched on, the difference between

the various zones is less

pronounced.

Warmest area

The warmest area in the refrigerator is

located in the top region of the main

storage area and the door. Use this

area for storing butter (to maintain its

spreadability) and cheese (to preserve

its aroma).

Coldest area

The coldest areas in the refrigerator are

directly above the fruit and vegetable

containers (depending on model) or the

fruit and vegetable drawer (depending

on model) and next to the back wall.

Use this for all delicate and highly

perishable food, such as:

– Fish, meat, poultry

– Sausage and cold cuts, ready-made

meals

– Dishes or baked goods containing

eggs or cream

– Fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or

quiche dough

– Raw milk cheese and other raw milk

products

– Vegetables packaged in plastic wrap

and other fresh food with a label

stating it should be kept at a

temperature of approx. 4°C/86°F.

Using the refrigerator efficiently

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WARNING!

Danger of fire

Do not use electrical appliances

inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance,

unless they are of the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Do not store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spray

cans).

Danger of explosion!

If storing fatty or greasy foods in the

appliance or the appliance door,

make sure that no oil or grease

leaks onto the plastic parts of the

appliance. This can cause the

plastic to crack and break.

Food must not touch the back wall

of the appliance, as it may freeze to

wall.

To allow air to circulate efficiently,

do not pack food too closely

together in the refrigerator.

Make sure that the fan at the back of

the appliance is not covered. This is

important for the refrigerator's

cooling performance.

Food which should not be

stored in a refrigerator

Some foods are not suitable for

refrigeration at temperatures below 5°C

(41°F) due to their sensitivity to cold.

Depending on the type of food, its

appearance, consistency, flavour

and/or vitamin content may be altered if

stored at too cold a temperature.

Foods which are sensitive to cold

include:

– Pineapples, avocados, bananas,

pomegranates, mangoes, melons,

papayas, passion fruit,

citrus fruits (such as lemons,

oranges, mandarin oranges,

grapefruits)

– Fruit which is not yet ripe

– Eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes,

bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini

– Hard cheeses (e.g. Parmesan,

mountain cheese)


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What to be aware of when

shopping for food

The food's freshness when it is first

placed in the appliance is the most

important factor in determining how

long it will remain fresh and how long it

can be kept in the appliance.

Be sure to observe the best-before date

and the correct storage temperature.

Time outside of refrigerated storage

should be kept to a minimum. For

example, do not allow food to stay in a

hot car for too long.

Tip: Take a cooler bag with you when

shopping and place all cold food imme-

diately in the refrigerator and freezer

upon arriving home.

Storing food correctly

As a rule, food should only be stored

covered or packaged in the

refrigerator. This will prevent food

smells from affecting other foods, keep

food from drying out and also stop any

cross-contamination of bacteria. This is

especially important when storing

animal products.

The shelf life of food can be

significantly increased by setting the

correct temperature and maintaining

good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables can be stored

without packaging in the fruit and

vegetable trays (depending on model)

or the fruit and vegetable drawer

(depending on model).

High-protein foods

Please note that foods that are high in

protein spoil faster than those which are

not.

Shellfish, for example, spoils faster than

fish, and fish goes bad more quickly

than meat.


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Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted according

to the height of the food:

� Lift the shelf, pull it forwards slightly,

lift the notch over the support ribs

and move the shelf up or down.

The raised edge at the back of the shelf

must face upwards to prevent food

from touching the rear wall and freezing

to it.

Stops prevent the shelves from being

pulled out accidentally.

Split shelf

In order to accommodate tall items,

such as large bottles or containers, a

split shelf has been provided. The front

section can be gently slid underneath

the rear section:

� Push the rear half of the glass shelf

slightly upwards.

� With the rear half pushed up, lift the

front half of the glass shelf slightly,

then slide it carefully underneath the

rear half.

To move the glass shelf halves:

� Remove both halves of the shelf,

� Place the two support rails on the left

and right support ribs at the desired

height and

� Slide the glass shelves in one after

the other.

The shelf with the raised edge must

be at the back.

Moving the door shelf / bottle

shelf

� Lift up the door shelf / bottle shelf

and pull forward to remove.

� Replace the door shelf / bottle shelf

at the desired height. Make sure that

it is properly and securely pushed

back into position.

Adjusting the interior fittings

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WARNING!

Danger of fire

Do not use electrical appliances

inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance,

unless they are of the type


Maximum freezing capacity

To ensure that fresh food placed in the

freezer freezes through to the core as

quickly as possible, the maximum

freezing capacity must not be

exceeded. The maximum freezing

capacity for freezing within a 24-hour

period can be found on the data plate:

"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs."

The maximum freezing capacity stated

on the data plate was calculated

according to the DIN EN ISO 15502

standard.

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly

as possible so that its nutritional value,

vitamin content, appearance and taste

are maintained.

Food which takes a long time to freeze

will lose more water from its cells, which

then shrink.

During the defrosting process, only

some of this water is reabsorbed by the

cells.

In practical terms, this means that the

food loses a substantial amount of

liquid, which can be seen by the fact

that a large pool of water collects

around it.

If food is frozen quickly, the cells have

less time to lose moisture, so they

shrink less.

During the defrosting process, the

lower amount of moisture lost from the

cells is more easily reabsorbed by the

cells, which means that the food only

loses a minimal amount of liquid. Very

little water collects around the

defrosted food.

Storing prepackaged frozen

food

When buying prepackaged frozen food

to store in your freezer, check:

– That the packaging is not damaged

– The best-before date

– The temperature at which the frozen

food is being stored in the shop. The

shelf life of frozen food is reduced if

the food has been stored at a

temperature warmer than -18°C

(0°F).

� Buy frozen food once you have

finished the rest of your shopping,

and wrap it in newspaper or use a

cooler bag to transport it.

� Place it in the freezer as soon as

possible.

Never refreeze partially or fully

thawed food. Thawed food may only

be refrozen after it has been

cooked.

Freezing and storing food

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Home freezing

Only freeze food that is fresh and in

good condition.

Tips for home freezing

– The following types of food are

suitable for freezing:

Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,

vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy

products, baked goods, leftovers,

egg yolks, egg whites and a many

types of pre-cooked meals.

– The following types of food are not

suitable for freezing:

Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour

cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their

shells, onions, whole raw apples and

pears.

– Vegetables should be blanched

before freezing so that they retain

their colour, taste, aroma and vitamin

C. To blanch: Bring a saucepan of

water to a rolling boil, immerse the

vegetables in the water for 2 - 3

minutes in portions. Remove, and

plunge into ice-cold water to cool

quickly. Drain and pack for freezing.

– Lean meat freezes better than fatty

meat and can be stored for

considerably longer.

– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets,

etc. from freezing together in solid

blocks when packed, separate with a

sheet of plastic freezer wrap.

– Do not season raw foods or

blanched vegetables before

freezing. Cooked food can be lightly

seasoned before freezing, but care

should be taken as the taste of some

spices changes when the spices are

frozen.

– Placing hot foods or drinks in the

freezer causes food that is already

frozen to partially thaw and increases

energy consumption. Allow hot foods

and drinks to cool down before

placing them in the freezer.

Packaging

� Freeze food in portions.

Suitable packaging

– Plastic freezer wrap

– Polyethylene freezer bags

– Aluminium foil

– Freezer containers

Unsuitable packaging

– Brown packing paper

– Parchment paper

– Cellophane

– Garbage bags

– Plastic shopping bags

� Expel as much air as possible from

the packaging before sealing.

� Close the packaging tightly with:

– Rubber bands

– Plastic clips

– String or bag ties

– Freezer tape

Polyethylene freezer bags can also

be sealed using home heat sealing

kits.

� Write the contents and date of

freezing on the packaging.


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Before placing food in the freezer

� When freezing more than 2 kg of

fresh food, switch on the

SuperFreeze function for some time

before placing the food in the freezer

(see "SuperFreeze").

This also helps to prevent food that is

already in the freezer from starting to

defrost.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum loading

weights must not be exceeded:

– Freezer drawer = 25 kg

– Glass plate = 35 kg

Unfrozen food should not touch

frozen food as this will cause frozen

food to begin to thaw.

� Make sure that the packaging and

containers are dry to prevent them

from freezing together or to the

freezer interior.

– Freezing small items

Place the food in the upper freezer

drawers.

� Place the food flat in the bottom of

the freezer drawer so that it freezes

through to the core as quickly as

possible.

When removing the freezer drawers,

please note:

The bottom drawer must always

remain in the appliance.

When placing food on the glass

plates, make sure that you do not

block the ventilation slots in the

back wall of the appliance. They are

important for trouble-free operation

of the appliance and normal energy

consumption.

– Freezing the maximum amount

(see data plate)

� Remove the upper freezer drawers.

� Place the food flat on the upper glass

plates so that it freezes through to the

core as quickly as possible.

After the initial freezing process:

� Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawer and push it back in.

– Large items

If you wish to freeze large items such

as a turkey or game, you can remove

the glass plates between the freezer

drawers.

� Remove the upper freezer drawers.

Carefully lift the glass plates and pull

forward to remove.


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Defrosting frozen food

Frozen food can be thawed in various

ways:

– In a microwave oven

– In a regular oven using the "Fan" or

"Defrost" setting

– At room temperature

– In the refrigerator (the cold from the

thawing frozen food will help cool the

other food)

– In a steamer

Flat pieces of partially thawed fish or

meat can be placed directly into a hot

frying pan.

Meat and fish (e.g. ground beef,

chicken, fish filet) should not come into

contact with other food during

defrosting. Collect the defrosting liquid

and dispose of it carefully.

Fruit can be thawed at room

temperature, either in the packaging or

in a covered bowl.

Vegetables generally do not need to

be thawed before cooking. Simply

place them in boiling water or braise in

hot fat. The cooking time is slightly less

than that for fresh vegetables due to the

altered cellular structure of frozen food.

Never refreeze partially or fully

thawed food. Thawed food may only

be refrozen after it has been

cooked.

Making ice cubes

� Fill the ice cube tray three quarters

full with water and place it on the

bottom of one of the freezer drawers.

� If the ice cube tray freezes to the

bottom of the drawer, use a dull

object (e.g. a spoon handle) to

loosen it.

� Ice cubes can be easily removed

from the tray by briefly holding it

under running water.

Cooling drinks quickly

When cooling drinks quickly in the

freezer, make sure bottles are not left

in for more than one hour; otherwise

they could burst.


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WARNING! Risk of injury and

damage

Do not use mechanical devices or

other means to accelerate the

defrosting process, other than those


Refrigerator

The refrigerator defrosts automatically.

Condensate and frost can build up on

the back wall of the refrigerator when

the compressor is running. There is no

need to remove it, since it will

evaporate automatically with the

warmth generated by the compressor.

The condensate passes through a

channel and a drain duct and is then

fed into an evaporation system at the

back of the appliance.

Be sure to keep the condensate

channel and drain duct clean and

free of blockages so that the

condensate can drain properly.

Freezer

This freezer is equipped with a

"NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts

automatically.

The moisture generated in the

appliance collects on the evaporator

and is automatically defrosted and

evaporated from time to time.

This automatic defrosting system

enables the freezer to remain

permanently ice-free. However, food

stored in the freezer will not defrost.

Automatic defrosting

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WARNING!

Danger of electric shock.

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect

power.

Danger of fire

Do not damage the refrigerant

circuit.

Do not allow water to get into the

electronic unit, lighting or ventilation

openings.

Cleaning water must not get into the

condensate drain hole.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

the appliance. Steam could reach

the electrical components and

cause a short circuit.

The data plate located inside the

appliance must not be removed. It

contains information which is

necessary in the event of a service

call.

To avoid damaging the surfaces of

your appliance, do not use any of the

following when cleaning:

– Cleaning products containing soda,

ammonia, acid or chloride

– Lime scale removers

– Abrasive cleaners such as scouring

powder, scouring liquid or pumice

stones

– Cleaners containing solvents

– Stainless steel cleaners

– Dishwasher cleaner

– Oven sprays

– Glass cleaners

– Hard scouring sponges or brushes,

such as pot scrubbers

– Magic erasers

– Sharp metal scrapers

Before cleaning

� Switch off the appliance.

� Unplug the power cord from the

electrical outlet or trip the circuit

breaker on the electrical service

panel.

� Take any food out of the appliance

and store it in a cool place.

� Take out all removable parts, e.g.

shelves, for cleaning.

Cleaning

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Interior and accessories

� Clean the appliance regularly (at

least once a month).

Clean up any spills, stains or food

immediately. Do not allow them to

dry and stick to the appliance.

Use lukewarm water with a little dish

soap to clean the appliance.

The following parts are

dishwasher-safe:

– Butter dish, egg trays, ice cube tray

(depending on the model)

– Bottle shelf and door shelf on the

inside of the door

– Butter and cheese compartment

The maximum temperature of the

dishwashing program selected must

not exceed 55°C (131°F).

Contact with natural dyes from

carrots, tomatoes and ketchup in the

dishwasher may discolour the

plastic parts.

This discolouring does not affect the

stability of the parts.

� Clean the shelves and drawers inside

the appliance by hand; these parts

are not dishwasher safe.

� Clean the condensate channel and

drain duct frequently using a cotton

swab or other similar object so that

condensate can drain unhindered.

� After cleaning, wipe down the interior

and accessories with a clean wet

cloth, then dry with a soft cloth.

Leave the doors open for a short

while to air out the appliance.

Appliance doors, side walls

Remove any soiling on the

appliance doors or side walls imme-

diately.

Otherwise, it may become

impossible to remove and can

cause an alteration or discolouration

of the surfaces.

The outer surfaces of the appliance

are susceptible to scratching.

Contact with unsuitable cleaning

agents can alter or discolour the

outer surfaces.

� Clean the surfaces with a clean

sponge cloth, liquid dish soap and

warm water.

You can also use a clean, damp

microfibre cloth without any cleaning

product.

� After cleaning, wipe down with a

clean wet cloth, then dry with a soft

cloth.

Cleaning

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For doors on stainless steel

appliances:

The appliance doors feature a

high-quality surface coating, which

protects against dirt and grime and

facilitates cleaning.

Do not use the following to

clean/condition the doors

– Stainless steel cleaner:

This will damage the surface.

– Miele stainless steel conditioner:

This will leave visible streaks.

Ventilation openings

� The ventilation openings should be

cleaned with a brush or vacuum

cleaner on a regular basis. Dust

buildup increases the appliance's

energy consumption.

Compressor and metal coils

on back of the appliance

The compressor and the metal coils

(heat exchanger) on the back of the

appliance should be dusted at least

once a year. Dust accumulation causes

the appliance to consume more energy.

When cleaning, take care not to

break off, kink or otherwise damage

any cords or other components.

Door seal

Do not use any grease or oil on the

door seals as these will cause the

seal to deteriorate and become

porous over time.

The door seals should be cleaned

regularly using clean water only and

then wiped completely dry with a soft

cloth.

After cleaning

� Return all shelves and accessories to

the refrigerator.

� Place food back in the refrigerator

and close the appliance doors.

� Reconnect the appliance to the

electricity supply and switch it on.

� Switch on the SuperFreeze function

so that the freezer can cool down

quickly.

� When the temperature in the freezer

is cold enough, return the food to the

freezer.

� Press the SuperFreeze button to

switch off the SuperFreeze function.

Cleaning

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Repairs to electrical appliances

should only be performed by

authorized service technicians in

strict accordance with applicable

local, provincial and national safety

regulations. Repairs by unqualified

persons can cause considerable

danger to users.

What to do if . . .

. . . the appliance does not cool?

� Check whether the appliance is

switched on. The temperature display

must be illuminated.

� Check whether the plug is correctly

inserted into the electrical outlet.

� Check whether the main circuit

breaker has been tripped, or whether

there is a fault in the building's

electrical wiring (voltage), the

fridge/freezer combination or another

appliance.

Contact a qualified electrician or the

Miele Customer Contact Centre.

. . . the temperature in the freezer is

too low?

� Change the temperature setting to a

warmer value.

� The SuperFreeze function is still

active, and the indicator light is on.

It will automatically switch off after

approx. 65 hours.

� Check that the appliance doors are

properly closed.

� Did you freeze a large amount of

food at the same time?

This makes the compressor run

longer, causing an automatic drop in

temperature in the refrigerator.

. . . the compressor turns on too

often and for too long?

� Check whether the ventilation

openings are blocked or dusty.

� Check whether the metal coils (heat

exchanger) on the back of the

appliance are dusty.

� The doors have been opened too

frequently, or a large amount of fresh

food has been put in at once for

refrigerating or freezing.

� Check that the doors close properly.

. . . frozen food thaws because it is

too warm in the freezer?

� Is the room temperature lower than

the ambient temperature for which

the appliance is designed?

If so, increase the room temperature.

If the room temperature is too low, the

compressor will switch on less

frequently. This may cause the freezer

to become too warm.

. . . food has frozen together?

Use a blunt object, e.g. the handle of a

spoon, to pry it apart carefully.

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. . . the door to the freezer will not

open multiple times in a row?

This is not a fault. Warm air entering the

freezer creates a suction effect that can

prevent the door from opening. Wait a

few minutes and then try again. It

should now open without force.

. . . an alarm sounds?

An appliance door has been open for

longer than approx. 60 seconds!

� Close the appliance door.

. . . the alarm sounds and the

temperature display for the freezer is

flashing?

The freezer is warmer or colder than the

set temperature because:

� The freezer door has been opened

too frequently, or a large amount of

fresh food has been put in for

freezing at the same time.

� The ventilation slots are blocked.

Once the problems have been

resolved, the temperature display for

the freezer remains constantly lit and

the alarm signal stops.

. . . the SuperFreeze indicator light

and the temperature display are

flashing simultaneously?

There is a fault. Call the Customer

Contact Centre.

. . . the interior lighting of refrigerator

no longer works properly?

� Was the door left open for too long?

The lighting automatically switches

off after approx. 15 minutes if the

door is left open.

If this is not the case, then the interior

lighting is defective.

� Call the Customer Contact Centre.

The LED lighting may only be repaired

or replaced by a Miele authorized ser-

vice technician. There are live electrical

components under the cover. Risk of

injury and damage!

Do not remove the cover. If the

cover is damaged or has been

removed as a result of being

damaged, use caution. Never use

optical instruments (magnifying

glass or similar devices) to view the

lighting, as it contains lasers (class

1M laser radiation).

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. . . the refrigerator floor is wet?

The condensate drain hole is blocked.

� Clean the condensate channel and

drain hole.

If you are unable to resolve the

situation using this information,

please call the Miele Customer

Contact Centre.

To prevent an unnecessary

decrease in temperature, avoid

opening the appliance doors until

the problem has been resolved.

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Normal noises How are they caused?

Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This

noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor

switches on.

Blubb, blubb ... The refrigerant makes bubbling, gurgling and hissing noises

as it flows through the pipes.

Click ... A clicking sound can be heard whenever the thermostat

switches the motor on or off.

Sssrrrrr ... On multi-zone and NoFrost appliances, you can sometimes

hear a faint sound coming from the flow of air inside the

appliance.

On appliances with a water tank, a humming sound can be

heard when water is being pumped out of the water tank.

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

inside the appliance.

Please keep in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the

compressor and the refrigerant/air flows in the cooling system).

Noises that you

can easily

eliminate

Cause Solution

Rattling,

clanking

The appliance is not level. Realign the appliance using a

level. To do this, raise or

lower the screw feet

underneath the appliance or

rest them on a flat object.

The appliance is touching

another appliance or piece of

furniture.

Move it away from whatever it

is touching.

Drawers, baskets or shelves

are unstable or are stuck.

Check all removable items

and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are

touching.

Separate the bottles or

containers.

The transport cable clips are

hanging loose on the back of

the appliance.

Remove the cable clips.

Noises

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In the event of a problem which you

cannot resolve on your own, please

contact:

– Your Miele dealer

or

– The Miele Customer Contact Centre

The telephone number for the

Customer Contact Centre can be

found at the back of this booklet.

Please have the model and serial

number of your appliance ready when

contacting Miele.

This information can be found on the


Warranty period and conditions

This appliance comes with a two-year

manufacturer's warranty.

For more information on the

manufacturer's warranty specific to

your country, please contact Miele.

The telephone number can be found at

the back of this booklet.

Customer Service / Warranty

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All tests must be carried out according

to applicable standards and

regulations.

In addition, the following information

provided by the manufacturer must be

observed when preparing and

performing appliance tests:

– Loading instructions

– Information contained in the

Operating and installation

instructions

Information for test institutes

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Installation instructions

Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most

current product specification, technical & warranty information.

To prevent accidents and machine damage

read these instructions before installation or use.

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�Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death, fire,

or electrical shock.

Improper connection of the

equipment grounding conductor

may result in electric shock.

If you are in any doubt as to whether

the appliance has been properly

grounded, have the appliance

checked by a qualified electrician or

service technician.

Installation, repairs and other work

by unqualified persons could be

dangerous. The manufacturer will

not be held responsible for damage

or injury arising from unauthorized

work.

Before installing the appliance,

verify that the voltage, load and

circuit rating information found on

the data plate match the household

electrical supply.

�Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualified elictrician if

you are not sure the appliance is

properly grounded. Do not have a

fuse in the neutral or grounding

curcuit.

�Electrocution hazard

Electrical grounding required. This

appliance is equipped with a

three-prong (grounding) polarized

plug for your protection against

possible shock hazards.

Do not remove the round grounding

prong from the plug.

Do not use a two-prong grounding

adapter.

Do not use extension cords or

ungrounded (two prong) adapters.

Connect this appliance to a 110 –

120 VAC, 60 Hz and 15 amp (20 amp

for side-by-side) circuit (20 amp for

side-by-side) with a circuit breaker or

fuse.

This appliance should have its own

separate grounded circuit.

The power cord is equipped with a

three-prong (grounding) plug for your

protection against potential electrical

shock. To maintain this protection:

– Do not modify the plug by removing

the round grounding prong.

– Do not use a two-prong adapter.

Where a two-prong wall outlet is

encountered, contact a qualified

electrician and have it replaced with

a three-prong outlet in accordance

with the local electrical codes and

regulations.

– Do not use a power cord that is

frayed or damaged.

– Do not connect the appliance using

an extension cord or extension

socket.

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The appliance must be connected to an

electrical outlet that is properly

grounded. The electrical installation

must comply with the applicable

electrical code.

The outlet must be easily accessible

and not concealed behind the

appliance so that the appliance can

quickly be disconnected from the

electricity supply in an emergency.

The plug and power cable must not

come into contact with the back of the

appliance, as they could be damaged

by vibrations from the appliance. This

may result in a short circuit.

In addition, no other appliances should

be plugged into a socket located

directly behind this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord to

connect the appliance to the power

supply. Extension cords do not

guarantee the required safety of the

appliance (e.g. they pose a danger of

overheating).

Do not connect the appliance to

stand-alone inverters, such as those

used with an autonomous energy

source, e.g. solar power systems.

Otherwise, when the appliance is

switched on, peak loads in the system

can cause the safety shutdown

mechanism to be triggered. This can

damage electronic units.

In addition, the appliance must not be

used with energy-saving devices,

which reduce the amount of energy

supplied to the appliance and cause it

to overheat.

If the power cable needs to be

replaced, this work must only be

performed by a qualified electrician.

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Safe operation of the appliance is

only assured if it has been installed

and connected in accordance with

these operating and installation

instructions.

WARNING!

Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazard

due to instability of the appliance, it

must be fixde in accordance with

the instructions.

Do not use any appliances which

give off heat, such as toaster ovens,

portable burners or toasters, on the

the appliance. The appliance may

catch fire. Fire hazard!

This fridge/freezer combination

should not be installed directly next

to a second model (in a side-by-side

position).

Because the appliance does not

have heated side walls, a

side-by-side installation can result in

the accumulation of condensation.

Contact your dealer for more

information.

Location

This appliance should not be installed

near windows where it is exposed to

direct sunlight or directly adjacent to

heat-producing appliances such as an

oven or a radiator. The higher the room

temperature, the longer the compressor

runs, increasing energy consumption

by the appliance. Install the appliance

in a dry, well-ventilated room.

The following should also be taken into

consideration:

– The power outlet must not be located

directly behind the appliance and

must be easily accessible in an

emergency.

– The plug and power cable must not

touch the back of the appliance, as

they could be damaged by vibrations

from the appliance.

– No other appliances should be

plugged into a socket located

directly behind this appliance.

Important! In environments with

high humidity condensation can

build up on the appliance exterior

and ultimately cause corrosion on the

outer walls.

To prevent this from happening, we

recommend installing the appliance

in a dry and/or an air-conditioned

room with sufficient ventilation.

Once you have completed the

installation, please make sure that the

appliance doors close properly, that

the ventilation openings are not

covered and that the appliance has

been installed as described in this

chapter.

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Climate class

The appliance is designed for use

within a certain climate class (room

temperature range) and should not be

used outside this range. The climate

class for your appliance is stated on the


Climate class Room temperature

SN

N

ST

T

+10 °C à +32 °C

(50 °F à 90 °F)

+16 °C à +32 °C

(61 °F à 90 °F)

+16 °C à +38 °C

(61 °F à 100 °F)

+16 °C à +43 °C

(61 °F à 109 °F)

Operating in a room which is too cold

will cause the compressor to switch off

for too long. This may result in

increased temperatures inside the

appliance, which can even cause

frozen food to being thawing.

Ventilation

WARNING! Danger of damage from

overheating. May restrict operation.

Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in

structure, clear of obstruction.

Air at the back of the appliance gets

warm. To ensure proper ventilation,

make sure that the ventilation openings

are not covered or blocked in any way.

They should also be dusted on a

regular basis.

Appliances with supplied wall

spacers

To achieve the indicated level of

energy consumption, you should

use the wall spacers that are

included with a number of

appliances. When installed, wall

spacers increase the appliance

depth by approx. 35 mm.

If you elect not to use the wall

spacers, your decision will have no

impact on the functioning of the

appliance. However, the smaller

distance to the wall means that there

will be a slight increase in this

appliance's energy consumption.

� Install the wall spacers in the top left-

and right-hand corners on the back

of the appliance.


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Installing the appliance

� First, remove the cable clip from the

back of the appliance.

� Check that all parts at the back of the

appliance can vibrate freely.

Carefully bend apart any parts that

are touching.

� Carefully slide the appliance into the

desired location.

� Position the appliance so that the wall

spacers (if installed) or the back of

the appliance are against the wall.

Aligning the appliance

� Use the adjustable feet to align the

appliance so that it is stable and

level.

Supporting the appliance door

� Make sure that you continue to

unscrew the adjustable foot � from

the hinge plate until it rests on the

floor. Then turn the foot another 90° in

the same direction.


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Appliance dimensions

A B C

KFN 12823 SD edt/cs-2 1817 mm 600 mm 630 mm*

* Dimension without spacers. When the supplied spacers are installed, the depth

of the appliance increases by 35 mm.


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The appliance is delivered with

right-hand door hinging. If left-hand

hinging is required, the door hinging

must be reversed:

To reverse the door hinging, you will

need the following tools:

When reversing the door hinging,

always enlist the help of another

person.

Removing the door handles:

� When you pull the door handle �,

the sidebar � slides back.

� Remove the sidebar � from the

guide by firmly pulling towards the

appliance.

� Now loosen the four screws (TX15) in

the mounting plate and remove the

handle.

� Remove the cover caps from the

opposite side, and fit them into the

empty holes.

Reversing the door hinging

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Removing the appliance doors:

Remove all food and drink from the

door shelves on the inside of the

doors.

� Close the upper door.

� Remove cover � by sliding it

forwards and lifting it off.

� Remove cover � by pulling it

upwards.

Caution! The upper door is no

longer secured in place once the

hinge plate has been removed in the

next step.

� Loosen the screws � on the upper

hinge plate � and lift the hinge plate

upwards to remove.

� Carefully lift the upper door off of the

appliance and set it aside.

� Using a screwdriver, carefully loosen

the cover � from above and remove

it together with the retaining plate �.

� Separate the retaining plate � from

the cover � by sliding it slightly to

the left and pulling the cover

forwards.

� Turn the retaining plate � 180°.

� Fit cover � onto the front of the

retaining plate � and slide the cover

to the right. The writing must be

visible.

� Remove cover �, turn it 180° and

snap it into place on the opposite

side.

� Snap cover � and the retaining plate

� into place on the opposite side.


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� Close the lower door.

Caution! The lower door is no longer

secured in place once the hinge

plate has been removed in the next

step.

� Remove the middle bearing pin by

pulling it upwards.

� Carefully lift the lower door off of the

appliance and set it aside.

� Pull off the cover �.

� Unscrew the hinge plate �, turn it

180° and screw it into place on the

opposite side.

� Pull off the plastic cap , turn it over

and fit it back onto the hinge plate�.

� Attach the cover � on the opposite

side.

� Lift each of the plugs out of the

door bushings and reinsert them on

the opposite side.

� Using a screwdriver, remove each of

the spring clips � from the bottom of

the door and fit them on the opposite

side.


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Reversing the appliance doors:

� Pull the entire bearing pin �,

including washer � and adjustable

foot �, upwards to remove.

� Pull out the plug �.

� Undo the screws � and remove the

hinge plate �.

� Slightly loosen the screw of the

bearing piece on the hinge

plate�. Turn the piece into the hole

on the opposite side of the bearing

plate � and firmly tighten the screw.

� Insert the plug � in the other hole.

� Remove the cover � and fit it into the

holes on the opposite side.

� Screw the hinge plate � into place

on the opposite side, using only the

outer slotted holes to do so. Do not

use the centre screw. Only by

keeping the centre hole free is it

possible to align the door at a later

point using the slotted holes.

� Important! Screw the adjustable foot

� on the bearing pin � all the way

in.

� Return the entire bearing pin �,

including the washer � and

adjustable foot �, to its proper

position. Important! The tab on the

bearing pin must still face the

appliance.

� Lower the lower door onto the

bearing pin �.

� Close the lower door.


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� Slide the bearing pin through the

middle hinge plate � and into the

lower door. The pivot on the bearing

pin rests in the notch on the hinge

plate.

� Place the upper door onto the

bearing pin at the middle of the

appliance.

� Close the upper door.

� Position the hinge plate � on the

opposite side and affix it using the

screws �.

You may have to pre-punch the

necessary screw holes or use a

battery-powered screwdriver.

� Switch the positions of the covers �

and �.

� Align the door with the appliance

housing using the slotted holes in the

lower hinge plate. Then firmly tighten

the screws.


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Reattaching the door handles:

It is critical that you follow the

instructions below for attaching the

door handle. An improperly

mounted handle will damage the

door seal.

� First, loosely screw the door handle

onto the opposite side using the two

front screws �.

The mounting plate � must be

positioned on the side of the door such

that, when the door is closed, the

mounting plate is flush with the side

wall of the appliance.

If this is not the case,

� Turn the two pre-mounted set screws

� with a hex key until the mounting

plate� is positioned at the correct

angle.

� Firmly tighten all 4 screws �.

� From the appliance side, slide the

sidebar � into the guide on the

mounting plate until it clicks into

place.

Make sure that the sidebar � does

not come into contact with the door

seal when the door is opened. Over

time, this will damage the seal.

If the sidebar does touch the seal:

� Realign the mounting plate � using

the set screws � until the mounting

plate and the sidebar � are at the

correct angle and the sidebar no

longer touches the seal when the

door is opened.


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The appliance doors can be aligned

with the appliance housing after being

mounted back into place.

In order to more clearly illustrate the

necessary steps, the following figures

do not show a closed door.

Align the lower door using the outer

slotted holes in the lower hinge plate:

� Remove the centre screw � on the

hinge plate.

� Slightly loosen the two outer screws

�.

� Align the door by sliding the hinge

plate to the left or right.

� Then, firmly tighten the screws �.

Screw � does not need to be

refastened.

Align the upper door using the slotted

holes in the middle hinge plate:

� Slightly loosen the two screws �.

� Align the door by sliding the hinge

plate to the left or right.

� Then, firmly tighten the screws �.

Aligning the appliance doors

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* For appliances with installed wall

spacers, the appliance depth

increases by 35 mm.

�Overhead cabinet

�Appliance

�Kitchen cabinet

�Wall

This appliance can be installed in any

array of kitchen units. To ensure a

uniform height over the entire array, a

suitable overhead cabinet � can be

installed above the appliance.

A ventilation channel with a depth of at

least 50 mm must be provided across

the entire width of the overhead cabinet

to guarantee proper air circulation.

The cross section of the air outlet below

the room's ceiling must be at least

300 cm2

to allow warm air to escape

unhindered. Otherwise, the compressor

will have to work harder, which

increases energy consumption.

The ventilation openings must not

be covered or blocked in any way.

They should also be dusted on a

regular basis.

When built into an array featuring

normed kitchen cabinets (max. depth of

580 mm), the appliance can be

installed directly next to the kitchen

cabinet unit. The appliance door will

then protrude past the front of the

cabinet by 34 mm* on the sides and

55 mm* in the middle. This allows the

door to be opened and closed without

any interference.

If the appliance is installed next to a

wall �, a gap of at least 55 mm

between the wall � and the appliance

� is necessary on the hinge side. This

distance is equal to the handle

projection when the door is open.

Installing the appliance

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