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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator with freezer compartment K 9454 iF en - GB 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.
Guide to the appliance a Safety lock indicator light d Temperature selector buttons (+ for warmer; – for colder) b On/Off button e Super cool button and c Refrigerator temperature display indicator light...
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Guide to the appliance a Freezer compartment e Butter and cheese compartment b Adjustable shelves f Egg tray / Condiment tray c Condensate channel and g Interior lighting drain hole h Universal container d Fruit and vegetable containers i Bottle shelf j Bottle divider * * Depending on model...
Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Bottle rack (depending on model) This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant legal safety requirements. domestic use only for the cool storage Improper use of the appliance can, of food and drinks as well as for storing however, present a risk of both deep frozen food, freezing fresh food personal injury and material...
- contact the Service Department for of or inadequacy of an effective advice. earthing system (e.g. electric shock). If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safe operation of the appliance is In countries where there are areas only assured if it has been installed and which may be subject to infestation by connected in accordance with these cockroaches or other vermin, pay operating and installation instructions.
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Warning and Safety instructions If storing alcohol with a high Do not use defrosting sprays or percentage proof, make sure it is tightly de-icers, as they might contain closed and stored upright. substances which could damage the Danger of explosion. plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to Do not store cans or bottles...
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
(available from the To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, Miele Spare Parts department or via allow the appliance to run for a few the internet on www.miele.co.uk). hours before placing food in it.
Switching on and off Switching off for longer Activating or de-activating the safety lock periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ Press and hold the Super cool button pressed in for approx.
The correct temperature . . . For the freezer It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the compartment appliance. Micro-organisms will cause To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food which is not stored at the correct food for a long time, a temperature of temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature display When pressing the buttons, the following information shows in the During normal operation, the display: temperature display on the control – When first pressed, the last panel shows the average temperature temperature selected flashes. in the refrigerator. –...
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The correct temperature ^ You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons. You can choose from settings 1 to 5: 1: dimmest setting, 5: brightest setting. ^ Press the Super cool button to save the setting.
Super cool Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 6 hours. refrigerator section to its lowest setting The indicator light will go out and the (depending on the room temperature).
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
Using the refrigerator efficiently When shopping for food Fruit and vegetables The freshness of food when first placed Fruit and vegetables may be stored in the appliance is an important factor loose in the vegetable containers. in determining how long it stays fresh. However, you should bear in mind that Time out of the refrigerator e.g.
Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpacked meats and vegetables Unpackaged meat and vegetables should be stored separately. To avoid any microbiological cross-contamination, these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped. Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves To move the split shelf: ^ Take both halves of the split glass The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. shelf out, ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support.
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the condiment Universal container tray/bottle shelf The universal container can be used both to store and serve food. ^ Lift the tray/shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove. ^ Push up the stainless steel frame, and remove.
Freezing and storing food Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food Use the freezer compartment to: When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check – store frozen food, – that the packaging is not damaged, – make ice cubes, –...
Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer.
Freezing and storing food Defrosting Before placing food in the freezer compartment Frozen food can be defrosted in ^ Set the temperature to a lower setting different ways: (e. g. 3 °C) about four hours before – in a microwave oven, filling the freezer compartment with –...
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. ^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to remove the ice tray from the freezer. ^ Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold...
Defrosting the appliance Refrigerator section Freezer compartment The refrigerator defrosts automatically. The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section In normal use, ice and frost will form on whilst it is in use.
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Defrosting the appliance To defrost After defrosting ^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole.
^ Switch the appliance off, switch off at stainless steel (available from the the socket and remove the plug. Miele Spare Parts Department or via ^ Take any food out of the appliance the internet on www.miele.co.uk). and store it in a cool place.
Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and ^ Replace all shelves and accessories dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors in the appliance. open to air the appliance for a short ^ Insert the plug in the socket, and while.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective compartment doors have been and that the mains fuse has not opened too frequently, or a large tripped. If it has, contact the Miele amount of fresh food has been Service Department. placed inside and/or frozen at the same time.
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Problem solving guide . . . the frozen food is thawing . . . the following messages show in because the freezer compartment is the temperature display "F0" to "F5". too warm. There is a fault. Call the Service ^ Is the room temperature lower than Department.
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Problem solving guide If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
– your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained.
Should you outlet must be at least 200 cm require further assistance please ensure that air can circulate without contact your Miele customer service hindrance. Otherwise the appliance has centre. to work harder, resulting in an increase...
All the necessary parts are supplied or from the external rear wall of the can be ordered from the Miele Spare appliance. Parts Department. Stainless steel front...
Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to – If you would like the appliance door enable the door to be opened wide. to be cushioned so that it opens more softly, the spring tension on the However, if the opening angle of the appliance door can be adjusted.
Changing the door hinging Before building the appliance in, you in at the top and bottom on the opposite side of the appliance f. will need to decide on which side the door is to be hinged. If left hand door If you have put locking pins into the hinging is required, follow the hinges to stop the door opening too far:...
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Changing the door hinging ^ Undo ball joint d using a spanner To secure the soft-close mechanism and remove it. ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Stand the appliance door up, and downwards on a stable surface. slacken the hinges at the front (the hinges remain open).
Changing the door hinging Freezer compartment door ^ Lower the cover on hinge plate a. ^ Unscrew hinge plate b, and remove freezer compartment door c together with the hinge plate. ^ Unscrew door catch d. ^ Push the appliance door onto the pre-fitted screws, and then tighten the screws.
Maximum weight of Appliance furniture door in kg The housing unit must be carefully K 9454 iF aligned using a spirit level before installing the appliance. The unit corners must be at right angles, as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance.
Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Slide cover strip a into the holder in the middle of the appliance as illustrated with the bumps facing downwards. The bumps will fit into the keyhole slots. ^ Position the mains electricity cable so that the appliance can be connected easily once installed.
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Building in the appliance Building in the appliance ^ Fit cover g onto fixing bracket h. ^ Secure fixing bracket h to the bottom of the appliance with screws i (M5 x 15). ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip j. –...
Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc) the dimension of niche these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm. ^ Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round.
Building in the appliance ^ Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e. It is no longer required. ^ Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c. ^ Close the appliance door. Fitting a furniture door ^ Loosen screws b on the top and bottom fixing brackets c.
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Building in the appliance ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h. down the centre of the inside of the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the ^ Hang fixing bracket d with the fitting adjusting bolts.
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Building in the appliance Securing the appliance door to the furniture door: ^ Close the door and align it with ^ Screw fixing bracket a into the neighbouring furniture doors. pre-drilled holes in the appliance ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting door using hexagonal screw b.
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Building in the appliance ^ Replace all the covers. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The door must close properly. – The door must not touch the furniture carcase. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
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