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Miele KF 2802 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

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To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is
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M.-Nr. 11 548 340

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 11 548 340...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................Caring for the environment ..................15 Installation........................16 Location ........................... 16 Climate range ......................16 Installation notes ......................17 Adjoining cabinets/units ..................17 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor............... 17 Ventilation ........................17 Door hinging ......................17 Side-by-side ......................
  • Page 3 Performing a Self test  ....................69 Switching on the Door assistant  ................70 Switching off the Door assistant  ................71 Miele@home ........................72 Switching off the Demo mode  .................. 73 Resetting the settings to their default settings  ........... 74 Switching Holiday mode  on or off................76 Switching Sabbath mode  on or off ................
  • Page 4 Contents Storing food in the fridge zone ................... 93 Different storage zones ....................93 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section......94 Notes on buying food..................... 95 Storing food correctly ....................95 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ..............96 MasterFresh zone......................
  • Page 5 Contents UK Conformity declaration ..................128 Copyrights and Licences ..................... 129...

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 7 The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use or operation of the appliance. ...
  • Page 8 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger  the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/air mixture building up.
  • Page 9 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele spare parts are used. For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified specialist or the Miele Customer Service Department. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a ...
  • Page 10 This lamp must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Risk of injury. Ensure that you do not come into contact with  moving parts on dispensing mechanism of the ice cube maker or the heating element on the ice cube maker. In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or ...
  • Page 12 Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used,  warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain  substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ...
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to  damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by - puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser, - bending any pipework, or - scratching the surface coating.

  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...

  • Page 16: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range Location This refrigeration appliance is designed This appliance should be installed in a for use within specific ambient dry, well-ventilated room. temperatures (climate range). Do not When deciding where to install your use in ambient temperatures for which refrigeration appliance, please bear in it is not designed.

  • Page 17: Installation Notes

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation notes KF 2802 Vi, KF 2812 Vi 393 kg KF 2902 Vi, KF 2912 Vi 449 kg  Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tipping over. This refrigeration appliance is very Ventilation heavy and can tip forwards when the ...

  • Page 18: Side-By-Side

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side-by-side If the door hinges of the refrigeration appliances are next to each other, This appliance can be installed side-by- you must take into account the side with another refrigeration thickness of the furniture fronts and appliance. The following overview will door handles so that the appliance show you which side-by-side doors do not collide and become...

  • Page 19: Specifications For The Mains Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall Specifications for the mains water connection - Connection to the water supply must comply with the applicable regulations in the country where the appliance is being installed. All appliances and systems used to supply water to the refrigeration appliance must also comply with the applicable regulations in the...

  • Page 20: Building-In Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Building-in dimensions KF 2802 Vi 2134–2164 mm 762 mm 610 mm + furniture front (19–38 mm) KF 2812 Vi KF 2902 Vi 2134–2164 mm 915 mm 610 mm + furniture front (19–38 mm) KF 2912 Vi...
  • Page 21 *INSTALLATION* Installation 30 mm ≥ 244 mm 22 mm 73 – 102 mm ≥ 102 mm ≥ 85 mm Side view...

  • Page 22: Dimensions When The Appliance Door Is Opened (Opening Angle 90°/115°)

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 90°/115°) 10 mm D (with a furniture front of 19 mm) KF 2802 Vi, 829 mm Furniture Door handle 363 mm KF 2812 Vi front (19–38 mm) KF 2902 Vi, 982 mm Furniture Door handle 428 mm KF 2912 Vi front (19–38 mm) * The dimensions of the furniture front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.

  • Page 23: Dimensions Of Front Panels

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions of front panels 3 mm KF 2802 Vi, 756 mm 1304 mm 722 mm 2029 mm ≥ 102– KF 2812 Vi 132 mm KF 2902 Vi, 908 mm 1304 mm 722 mm 2029 mm ≥ 102– KF 2912 Vi 132 mm...

  • Page 24: Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Installing the appliance - Cordless drill Before starting ... - TX 20 screwdriver It is essential to read these operating - Hammer drill and installation instructions carefully - Drill bits in various sizes, before starting to install the depending on materials appliance.

  • Page 25: Weight Of The Furniture Fronts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Weight of the furniture fronts Aligning the building-in niche Before installing the furniture fronts, make sure that they do not exceed the maximum permitted weight: Refrigeratio Max. Max. n appliance weight of weight of upper lower furniture furniture front front KF 2802 Vi...

  • Page 26: Checking The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Checking the installation niche  Check the surroundings for possible collisions (see “Installation –  Check the installation dimensions Dimensions with appliance door (see “Installation – Installation open”). dimensions”).  Only install the refrigeration appliance  Check the position of the electrical in stable, solid installation niches, connection.

  • Page 27: Before Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation  To protect the floor during installation, secure an off-cut of flooring or similar  Before installation, remove any material to the floor in front of the accessories from the back of the installation area. appliance. ...

  • Page 28: Preparing The Building-In Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the building-in niche  Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tipping over. This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the appliance doors are open. The building-in niche must be secured to the wall behind it and/or above it with several screws.
  • Page 29 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Make sure that the gap between the refrigeration appliance‘s rear wall and the building-in niche does not exceed 51 mm.  Use 2 anti-tip brackets  for each individual refrigeration appliance or 4  Place a wooden wedge behind the anti-tip brackets for each (side-by- anti-tip brackets ...

  • Page 30: Pushing The Refrigeration Appliance Into The Building-In Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The accessory pack supplied contains fixing screws for various applications/materials. Securing with a wooden wedge  Secure the building-in niche to the wall behind it and/or above it as required using the anti-tip brackets .  Connect the refrigeration appliance to the mains water supply (see Securing to a concrete wall “Installation –...
  • Page 31 *INSTALLATION* Installation The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.  Risk of damage due to electrical overload. If the refrigeration appliance is electrically overloaded, this can cause a short circuit and thus ...

  • Page 32: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance The installation aids  on the appliance door provide assistance with the alignment of the refrigeration appliance in the building-in niche. The installation aids are suitable for a furniture front thickness of 19 mm or 38 mm. ...
  • Page 33 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (attachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 screwdriver .  Position the supplied spacers  on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 34 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place a spirit level across the installation aids  on the appliance door to check the refrigeration appliance’s alignment.  Unscrew the adjustable feet  and   Adjust the front feet with a ratchet on both sides at least until the (attachment: socket, 8 mm) or a marking on the plinth has reached the TX 20 screwdriver .

  • Page 35: Securing The Refrigeration Appliance In The Building-In Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Check the alignment of the If it is not possible to secure the refrigeration appliance again using the refrigeration appliance at the top, it can installation aids  and the spirit level. be attached to the building-in niche with the side fixing plates: Securing the refrigeration appliance in the building-in niche...

  • Page 36: Preparing To Install The Front Panels

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open both appliance doors. Preparing to install the front panels  Open the appliance doors as far as they will go.  Screw the fixing plate lugs  at the top and bottom to the cabinets/units adjacent to the appliance. In a side-by-side combination, only the external panels of the two appliances ...
  • Page 37 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Remove the nuts and washers  from the threaded bolts  and place them to one side – they will be required later.  Unscrew the angle trims  from both sides of the appliance door and place  Take the mounting frame  off the the trims and screws to one side –...
  • Page 38 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Secure the mounting frame  to the top of the furniture front, using at least 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frame has several different types of holes to take account of a variety of furniture fronts. When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the furniture front.
  • Page 39 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Now insert the angle trims  on both sides as far as they will go into the provided spaces in the mounting frame .

  • Page 40: Securing And Aligning The Furniture Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing and aligning the furniture front  Press the angle trims  into the white plastic frame on both sides from the outside and screw them on loosely at first. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E. ...
  • Page 41 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the washers and nuts  back in position and tighten the nuts . The furniture front is now secured.  Align the depth of the furniture front via the gaps in the angle trims .  Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .
  • Page 42 *INSTALLATION* Installation Mounting the fixing brackets The fixing brackets are used to additionally secure the front panels to the bottom of the appliance doors. Do not mount the fixing brackets until the appliance (or side-by-side combination, if applicable) has been installed and the front panels have been aligned.
  • Page 43 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Tighten the screw at the bottom of the appliance door in each case.  Screw each fixing bracket  securely to the front panel.  Fit each cover  over the fixing brackets .

  • Page 44: Securing The Covers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the covers  Before the cover  can be installed in the gap above the refrigeration appliance, it must be assembled as follows:  Click each cover  onto the relevant fixing bracket.  Insert the two parts of the cover into one another.
  • Page 45 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the assembled cover  into the gap above the refrigeration appliance  On both the upper and lower so it clicks into place. While doing so, appliance doors, install the plastic slide both parts of the cover together covers ...
  • Page 46 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Slide the cover onto the lower appliance door from the inside.  Secure both sides of the refrigeration appliance using at least 3 clips  for the covers.  Install the cover  onto the light contact switch.  Now attach the covers  onto the retaining clips ...

  • Page 47: Securing The Plinth Ventilation Grille And Plinth Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the plinth ventilation grille Limiting the opening angle of the and plinth panel appliance door The door hinges are set ex works to enable the appliance door to be opened wide. If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to 90°.

  • Page 48: Mains Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Mains water connection Connection to the water supply must comply with the applicable Information about the mains water regulations in the country where the connection appliance is being installed. All appliances and systems used to  Risk of injury and appliance supply water to the refrigeration damage if appliance is not connected appliance must also comply with the...

  • Page 49: Connecting The Refrigeration Appliance To The Water Supply

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The stainless steel hose must only be replaced by an original Miele spare part. The food-grade, stainless steel hose is available to order from the Miele webshop, from the Miele Customer Service Department or from your local Miele dealer.

  • Page 50: Electrical Connection

     Risk of fire from overheating. this Miele product must also be Connecting the refrigeration maintained in isolated operation or in appliance to a multi-socket plug operation that is not synchronised with...
  • Page 51 *INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the appliance  Insert the plug connector into the socket at the back of the refrigeration appliance. Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly.  Insert the plug of the refrigeration appliance into the socket. The refrigeration appliance is now connected to the electricity supply.

  • Page 52: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 53 Saving energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 54: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance...
  • Page 55 Guide to the appliance a Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open) b Display c On/Off switch d Shelves e Holder for the Active AirClean filter f Interior lighting g Hanging drawer for storing small food items h Shelves in the appliance door i Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture adjustment for fruit and vegetables j Dry compartment temperature regulator (on the rear wall of the fridge zone)

  • Page 56: Main Screen

    Sensor control  for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) e SuperFreeze display (only visible when the SuperFreeze function has been switched on) f Temperature display (target temperature) for the freezer zone g Settings mode ...

  • Page 57: Settings Mode

    Guide to the appliance Settings mode  In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their settings to some extent: Symbol Function  Language Adjust (darker to brighter)  Display brightness Set (dark or bright) Colour scheme Adjust the volume or switch off the /...
  • Page 58 Guide to the appliance Set up, deactivate or query WiFi connection status  Miele@home (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Switch off Demo mode * (only visible when , is switched on Demo mode see “Selecting additional settings”) Reset to default settings ...

  • Page 59: Accessories

    IntensiveClear active charcoal filter Optional accessories does need to be replaced regularly (see “Changing the IntensiveClear A range of useful Miele accessories and active charcoal filter” in “Water filter”). care products are available for your appliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth...
  • Page 60 To install two or more refrigeration appliances next to one another, you will need the side-by-side installation kit (see “Installation – Side-by-side”). Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele directly (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.

  • Page 61: Initial Commissioning

    Initial commissioning Cleaning Before using for the first time Please refer to the relevant Allow the refrigeration appliance to instructions in “Cleaning and care”. stand for approx. 1 hour before connecting it to the power supply.  Clean the inside of the appliance and This will prevent potential functional the accessories.

  • Page 62: Inserting The Active Airclean Filters

    “Cleaning and care – Replacing the Active AirClean filters”. - A WiFi network - The Miele app - A Miele user account You can create a user account via the Miele app. The Miele app will guide you as you connect your refrigeration appliance to your home WiFi network.

  • Page 63: Operating The Refrigeration Appliance

    Therefore, the availability of featured fingers. functions cannot be guaranteed. If your fingers are cold, the touch Miele@home availability display may not react. The ability to use the Miele app   depends on the availability of the  ...

  • Page 64: Performing Initial Commissioning

    - Set the  Temperature unit (degrees Celsius) or (degrees °C °F Fahrenheit) Set up Miele@home  Select if you would like to set Continue now. You will then be Miele@home guided by the display and the Miele app.
  • Page 65 If the WiFi connection is active,  will appear on the display.  Select if you would prefer to set Skip later. Miele@home  Touch the  sensor control if you want to return to the previous menu level. will appear in the Set-up successful display.

  • Page 66: Switching On And Off

     on when the appliance door is opened. Risk of damage due to high humidity. will appear on the refrigeration Miele In environments with high humidity, appliance display, followed by the main condensation can build up on screen: external refrigeration appliance ...

  • Page 67: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time:  Switch the refrigeration appliance off.  Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the fuse.

  • Page 68: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings In Settings mode , you can select Switching Eco mode  on or different refrigeration appliance settings and alter their settings to some extent, is useful when you go on Eco mode allowing you to adjust the appliance to holiday, for example, if you do not wish suit your requirements.

  • Page 69: Performing A Self Test

     sensor control.  Make a note of the error message(s) displayed.  Contact the Miele Customer Service Department and inform them of the error message(s) on the display.  Confirm the message with OK.

  • Page 70: Switching On The Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings Switching on Push2open Switching on the Door assistant   In Settings mode , use the  and  sensor controls to select  Door You can choose between the two door and select OK to confirm assistant assistants: Push2open Pull2open your selection. The default door assistant is Push2open ...

  • Page 71: Switching Off The Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings – Adjusting the duration of the  In Settings mode , use the  and  AutoClose function sensor controls to select  Door and select OK to confirm assistant You can also adjust the duration for how your selection. long the appliance door will remain open ...

  • Page 72: Miele@Home

    Selecting additional settings Activating Miele@home Miele@home If you have already activated Setting up Miele@home Miele@home and then disconnected The message only Set up Miele@home the connection, you will need to appears if the refrigeration appliance reactivate the connection. has not yet been connected to a WiFi ...

  • Page 73: Switching Off The Demo Mode

    Setting up Miele@home again Switching off the Demo mode  If you have changed your WiFi network, Demo mode allows the refrigeration you can set up Miele@home again for appliance to be presented in the your refrigeration appliance. showroom without the cooling ...

  • Page 74: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

    Middle value Keypad tone (4 of 7 segments) °Celsius °C °F Temperature unit / Switched off Keypad lock Switched off  Eco mode Push2open  Door assistant Switched off  Miele@home Switched off  Holiday Switched on  Dispenser unit...
  • Page 75 Selecting additional settings Switched off  Sabbath mode Switched on  Water filter display Switched on  Display Active AirClean filter 4 °C  Temperature in the fridge zone 2 °C Temperature in the dry compartment -18 °C  Temperature in the freezer zone...

  • Page 76: Switching Holiday Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Holiday mode  on  Health risk caused by or off decomposing food. The usability and quality of food in  mode is useful when you go on Holiday the fridge zone may deteriorate if the holiday, for example, if you do not wish temperature remains above 4 °C for to switch off the fridge zone completely an extended period.

  • Page 77: Switching Sabbath Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching the Holiday mode  off Switching Sabbath mode  on or off  In Settings mode , use the  and  sensor controls to select  Holiday The refrigeration appliance has a select OK to confirm your selection. to support the observance Sabbath mode ...

  • Page 78: Switching On, Switching Off Or Resetting The Water Filter Display

    Selecting additional settings - The ice cube maker Switching on, switching off or (if previously switched on) resetting the Water filter display  You can still select: - The sensor control for Settings Depending on the quantity of ice cubes mode  so that can be Sabbath mode produced, the...
  • Page 79 Selecting additional settings Switching the Water filter display  Resetting the Water filter display  After you have cleaned the water filter, If the  has been you must reset the Water filter display Water filter display switched off, it must be switched on that it will be displayed automatically again if required.

  • Page 80: Switching On, Switching Off Or Resetting The Display Active Airclean Filter

    Selecting additional settings Switching the Display Active AirClean Switching on, switching off or filter  on resetting the Display Active AirClean filter  If the  Display Active AirClean filter been switched off once, it must be will Display Active AirClean filter switched on again if required. remind you approx.
  • Page 81 Selecting additional settings Resetting the Display Active AirClean filter  After you have replaced the Active AirClean filters, you must reset the so that it can Display Active AirClean filter be displayed again after 6 months. If you do not reset the display, it appears again and again.

  • Page 82: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the fridge zone and in the temperature for storing food in the MasterFresh zone appliance. Bacteria will cause food We recommend a temperature of 4 °C which is not stored at the correct in the fridge zone.

  • Page 83: In The Freezer Section

    The correct temperature If you have adjusted the temperature, ... in the freezer section wait for approx. 6 hours if the To freeze fresh food and to store frozen refrigeration appliance is not very full food for long periods, a temperature of and for approx.

  • Page 84: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature  To set the temperature regulator to the “colder” position, pull the handling aid downwards. The temperature in the dry compartment of the MasterFresh zone drops permanently to just above 0 °C. Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted: - In the fridge zone from 2 °C to 8 °C - In the freezer zone from -14 °C to -24 °C...

  • Page 85: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching SuperCool off SuperCool function   Touch the  sensor control to set the The Super cool function can be used to temperature. rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting ...
  • Page 86 Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching off SuperFreeze SuperFreeze function   Touch the  sensor control to set the For best results, switch the SuperFreeze temperature. function on before putting fresh food into the freezer.  Use the  and  sensor controls to select the temperature display of the This helps food to freeze quickly and freezer zone and select OK to confirm...

  • Page 87: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a  Health risk caused by warning system which ensures that the decomposing food. temperature in the freezer cannot rise If the temperature in the freezer unnoticed and to avoid energy being remains above -18 °C for a long time, wasted if the door is left open.
  • Page 88 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than 2 minutes. The message will also Close the door appear on the display. As soon as the corresponding door is closed, the alarm will stop and the message on the display will go out.

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing or moving the door Removing or moving the shelves shelves Only move or remove the door shelves when they are empty.  Use both hands to grip the shelf from below and raise it slightly so that it can be lifted with the catches over the guide at the back.

  • Page 90: Removing The Hanging Drawer

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the hanging drawer Removing the hanging drawer The hanging drawer can be fixed under any shelf in the refrigerator section.  Pull the hanging drawer out.  To remove the holder for the hanging drawer, press against the retainers on both sides of the holder from the rear and pull the holder downwards diagonally from the frame.

  • Page 91: Removing Compartments From The Refrigerator Section

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing compartments from Removing the freezer baskets the refrigerator section The freezer baskets can also be removed if necessary (e.g. for cleaning).  Pull the compartment out a little bit.  Open the lower appliance door as wide as possible.

  • Page 92: Removing The Dividing Panel (Depending On The Model)

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the dividing panel Removing the ice cube (depending on the model) container The dividing panel in the freezer basket The ice cube container can be removed can be removed for cleaning: for cleaning: The dividing panel is secured to the ...

  • Page 93: Storing Food In The Fridge Zone

    Storing food in the fridge zone Different storage zones  Risk of explosion due to flammable mixes of gases. Due to natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the Electrical components can cause refrigerator section. flammable mixes of gases to ignite. Do not store explosive materials in Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest the refrigeration appliance or any...

  • Page 94: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the fridge zone Warmest area consistency, flavour and/or vitamin content may be altered if stored at too The warmest area in the refrigerator cold a temperature. section is at the top in the front area Food which is sensitive to cold includes: and in the door.

  • Page 95: Notes On Buying Food

    Storing food in the fridge zone Notes on buying food The freshness of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is the most important factor for how long it stays fresh. Take into account the use-by date and the correct storage temperature.

  • Page 96: Storing Food In The Masterfresh Zone

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment MasterFresh zone with moisture adjustment The MasterFresh zone provides ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products. Food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavour and vitamins. The MasterFresh zone comprises a The moisture released by food in humidity-controlled and a dry storage is kept within the humidity-...
  • Page 97 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The moisture regulator is used to Increased humidity in the humidity- regulate the amount of moisture in the controlled compartment can, in some humidity-controlled compartment with circumstances, cause a build-up of settings  to . condensate. Wipe off any condensate with a cloth.

  • Page 98: Dry Compartment With Low Temperature

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with low Tip: This compartment is ideal for all temperature home-cooked meals as any microorganisms that may still be present cannot multiply. The dry compartment is ideal for storing perishable foods, such as: - Dairy products, such as yogurt, The temperature in the dry cheese, cream, etc.
  • Page 99 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (for example, the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time):  Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.

  • Page 100: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Never re-freeze partially or fully freezer freezes through to the core as defrosted food. Defrosted food may quickly as possible, the maximum only be re-frozen after it has been freezing capacity must not be exceeded.

  • Page 101: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food energy consumption. Allow hot foods Home freezing and drinks to cool down before Only freeze fresh food which is in a placing them in the freezer. good condition. Packaging food for freezing Hints on home freezing ...

  • Page 102: Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food This helps the frozen food which is The storage times quoted are guide already stored in the freezer to stay values for the storage life of different frozen. food groups in the freezer zone. Placing food in the freezer Food group Storage time (Months)

  • Page 103: Defrosting Frozen Goods

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting frozen goods Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Frozen goods can be defrosted in different ways: - In a microwave oven - In an oven using “Fan heat” or the “Defrost”...

  • Page 104: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to The ice maker can make up to approx. operate, it must be connected to a 1.3 kg of ice cubes in 24 hours. mains water supply (see “Mains water The amount of ice cubes made by the connection”).
  • Page 105 Making ice cubes  Close the stopcock in the water supply line approx. 3 hours before switching off the refrigeration appliance to avoid the build-up of mould caused by stagnant water.  In Settings mode , use the  and  sensor controls to select and select OK to Dispenser unit confirm your selection.

  • Page 106: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section MasterFresh zone The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts The refrigerator section and the automatically. MasterFresh zone defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance Condensate and ice can build up on the collects on the condenser and is back wall of the refrigerator section and automatically defrosted and dissipated...

  • Page 107: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use:  Risk of damage due to moisture - Cleaning agents containing soda, ingress.

  • Page 108: Before Cleaning The Refrigeration Appliance

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the refrigeration Interior cabinet and accessories appliance Clean the refrigeration appliance  Switch the refrigeration appliance off regularly, or at least once a month. by pressing the On/Off switch. Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on. ...

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Ventilation Gaps

     Confirm the message with OK. brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for example).  Turn the cap of the filter cartridge anti-clockwise until it is in the vertical position 1.) and slide it out of the filter...
  • Page 110 Cleaning and care  Slide the filter cartridge as far as it will go into the filter opening 5.), making sure the cap is vertical.  Rinse the filter under running lukewarm water. Turn the filter over under the running water to clean it on all sides.

  • Page 111: Replacing The Active Airclean Filters

    Change Active AirClean filter New Active AirClean filters can be the display. obtained from the Miele Customer  Confirm the message with OK. Service Department, your Miele dealer or the Miele website.  To remove the holder for the Active...

  • Page 112: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the fridge zone.  Switch the refrigeration appliance back on.  Place food in the fridge zone and close the door.  Switch the SuperFreeze  function on for a while so that the freezer zone can cool down quickly.

  • Page 113: Water Filter

    Water filter The refrigeration appliance is supplied Depending on the quantity of ice cubes with a water filter (IntensiveClear mesh produced, the IntensiveClear mesh filter filter) that filters mains water for making must be cleaned approx. every ice cubes. 6 months. appears on the Clean the water filter The IntensiveClear mesh filter filters...

  • Page 114: Changing The Intensiveclear Active Charcoal Filter (See "Optional Accessories")

    (IntensiveClear mesh filter and charcoal filter regularly. New IntensiveClear active charcoal IntensiveClear active charcoal filters filter), dispose of all ice cubes are available from Miele Customer produced in the next 24 hours Service, from your dealer or via the following the change. internet.
  • Page 115 Water filter  Remove the safety cap from the new filter cartridge.  Loosen the cap from the sides of the  Turn the cap of the filter cartridge old filter cartridge 3.) and remove the clockwise until it is in the horizontal cap 4.).

  • Page 116: Problem Solving Guide

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ service. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 117 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty. quently and for longer  Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time, so the ...
  • Page 118 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high. on less and less often  Correct the temperature setting. and for shorter periods  Check the temperature again after 24 hours. of time.
  • Page 119 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The appliance door can-  door assistant is switched on at the Push2open not be opened when same time as Sabbath mode   is Sabbath mode  When is switched on, the door Sabbath mode switched on.
  • Page 120 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The warning sounds and The temperature in the refrigeration appliance has the message risen significantly. Freezer tem- This could be due to, for example: perature too high. Max. appears temperature °C –...
  • Page 121 The voltage level is too high/low.  Observe the connection data under “Installation – Electrical connection”.  Contact the Miele Customer Service Department if necessary.  To turn the alarm off, touch the  symbol. The error message will not disappear from the display until the error has been rectified.
  • Page 122 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy  Select a lower temperature. The appliance door has been opened too frequently, causing the compressor to turn on more often and the ice maker has iced up.  Only open the appliance door when necessary and for as short a time as possible.
  • Page 123  Close the stopcock immediately. ance.  Check whether the water line is damaged.  Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.  Check whether the water pressure is too high. If the water pressure is too high, this can cause leaks (see “Mains water connection”...
  • Page 124 When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical components. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department.  Risk of injury from LED lighting.

  • Page 125: Noises

    Noises Normal What is causing them? noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can get louder for brief periods when the compressor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates through the pipes.

  • Page 126: Service

    For information on the appliance pareil selon les modalités de vente par warranty specific to your country please contact Miele. See back cover for le revendeur ou par Miele pour une pé- address. riode de 24 mois. In the UK, your appliance warranty is...

  • Page 127: Eu Conformity Declaration

    EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this fridge- freezer complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to https:// miele.co.uk/manuals and enter the...
  • Page 128 2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz Maximum transmitting power of the < 100 mW WiFi module This Statement of Compliance confirms this Miele product fully complies with the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023. 1) Household Appliance –...
  • Page 129 Copyrights and Licences Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called Open Source Licence for the operation and control of the appliance. This software/ these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected.
  • Page 131 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland South Africa Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele (Pty) Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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