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Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en-US, CA
M.-Nr. 10 785 190

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 190...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................14 Installation......................15 Installation location ..................... 15 Climate class ....................15 Installation notes ....................16 Adjoining cabinetry/units................16 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............17 Ventilation ....................... 17 Side-by-side ....................18 Specifications for the plumbed water connection..........
  • Page 3 Switching Condensation Protection  on and off ..........71 Switching on the Door Assistant  ..............71 Switching off the Door Assistant  ..............73 Miele@home ......................73 Switching off Demo Mode ................77 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........78 Switching Vacation mode  on or off..............81 Switching Sabbath Mode ...
  • Page 4 Contents Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone ..........95 Removing the freezer baskets................95 Removing the dividing panel (depending on the model)........ 96 Removing the ice cube tray................. 96 Storing food in the refrigerator section............97 Different storage zones ..................97 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section .......
  • Page 5 Contents Customer Service....................131 Contact in the event of a fault ................131 Appliance warranty and product registration ............131 Declaration of conformity ................. 132 Copyrights and licenses ................... 133...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 7 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. ...
  • Page 8  If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used.
  • Page 9 Installation, maintenance, and repairs, installation work on the fresh water connection, and all repairs on the ice/water outlet must only ever be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-...
  • Page 10 Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.  Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply.  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.
  • Page 11 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in- structions.  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance  Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.  Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by 2 people. Disposal of your old appliance ...

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposing of your old appli- ance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during Electronic and electrical appliances transportation. The packaging materials contain many valuable materials. They used are selected from materials which also contain certain materials, com- are environmentally friendly for disposal pounds, and components which were...

  • Page 15: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation If installation near a heat source is un- Installation location avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance should be installed in a mum distances between the appliance dry, well-ventilated room. and the heat source: When deciding where to install your re- - At least 1 1/4"...

  • Page 16: Installation Notes

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation notes  Risk of damage due to high hu- midity.  Risk of damage and injury due to In environments with high humidity, the refrigeration appliance tipping condensation can build up on exter- over. nal refrigeration appliance panels, This refrigeration appliance is very which can cause corrosion.

  • Page 17: Load-Bearing Capacity Of The Niche Floor

    Do not block the ventilation gaps. When fully loaded, the weight of the re- The ventilation gaps must never be frigeration appliance is approx.: obstructed. KF 2981 Vi 1142 lbs (518 kg)

  • Page 18: Side-By-Side

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side-by-side . . . with partition wall This appliance can be installed side-by- The wall a between the side-by-side side with another refrigeration appli- appliances must be at least ance. The following overview will show 5/8" (16 mm) thick. you which side-by-side installation op- tions you have with your refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 19 *INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall When planning installation niches, please note that the niche into which the refrigeration appliance with the side panel heater is installed must be 3/16" (4 mm) wider (see “Installation – Building-in dimensions”). If the partition wall a is thicker than 6 5/16"...

  • Page 20: Specifications For The Plumbed Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Specifications for the plumbed water connection - The machine may only be connected to the plumbed water connection by qualified technicians. - Connection to the household water supply must comply with the applica- ble regulations in the country in which the machine is being installed.

  • Page 21: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions - The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" above the floor. - The 1/4" plumbed water connection (not supplied) should not be positioned higher than 2" above the floor. The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency!
  • Page 22 *INSTALLATION* Installation KF 2981 Vi 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 9 5/8" (22 mm) (244 mm) x x/x" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...

  • Page 23: Dimensions When The Appliance Door Is Open (Opening Angle 90°/115°)

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°) 36" (915 mm) 35 3/4" (908 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 24" 11 1/4" (610 mm) (286 mm) 4" (102 mm) 3/4" – 1 1/2" (19 – 38 mm) 1/8"...

  • Page 24: Dimensions Of The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions of the cabinet front KF 2981 Vi 35 3/4" (908 mm) 17 13/16" 17 13/16" (452,5 mm) (452,5 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 51 3/8" (1304 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 28 7/16" (722 mm) ≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥...

  • Page 25: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Building in the appliance Before starting... It is essential to read these installa- tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. The appliance should be installed by a suitably qualified tradesman in ac- cordance with these installation in- structions.

  • Page 26: Tools Required

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Weight of cabinet fronts - Cordless drill Before installing the cabinet fronts, make sure that they do not exceed the - TX 20 screwdriver maximum permitted weight: - Hammer drill Appliance Max. Max. - Drill bits in various sizes, depending weight of weight of on materials...

  • Page 27: Aligning The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation space  Check the installation dimensions.  Check the position of the electrical and plumbing connections.  Check that all adjacent cabinets / units are securely fixed to the wall.  Check the adjacent cabinets / units for possible collisions when opening doors (door opening angle).

  • Page 28: Before Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation  Before installation, remove any ac- cessories from the back of the appli- ance.  Check the refrigeration appliance for damage during transportation. Do not install a damaged refrigera- tion appliance.  Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered.

  • Page 29: Preparing The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the installation 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 doors are open. The building-in niche must be se- cured to the wall behind it and/or above it with several screws.
  • Page 30 *INSTALLATION* Installation The anti-tip brackets prevent the refrig- Depending on the subsequent adjust- eration appliance from tipping. ment of the feet, the anti-tip brackets are positioned 7'-7' 1 3/4" (2134– The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix 2164 mm) from the floor of the niche. the building-in niche securely to the surrounding walls.
  • Page 31 *INSTALLATION* Installation  While holding the anti-tip brackets in place, mark the necessary drill holes on the rear wall of the installation niche. Fixing screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack. Securing with a wooden wedge ...

  • Page 32: Pushing The Appliance Into The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Pushing the appliance into the niche Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec- tions. If you are installing several refrigera- tion appliances side by side, now se- cure the appliances to one another (see the installation instructions for the side-by-side installation kit).

  • Page 33: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Secure the power cord to prevent it from becoming caught by tying a piece of string to the middle of the cord and as the refrigeration appliance is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord for- ward underneath the appliance.
  • Page 34 *INSTALLATION* Installation The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad- justed from the front of the appliance.  Risk of damage due to incorrect feet adjustment. You may damage the adjustable feet if you use a cordless screwdriver. Always adjust the front and rear feet by hand.
  • Page 35 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: 5/16” (8 mm) socket) or a TX 20 screwdriver . Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet.  Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: 5/16”...

  • Page 36: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche  Risk of damage if the feet are adjusted too much. The rear adjustable feet can be dam- aged. Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7/16”...
  • Page 37 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open both appliance doors. If it is not possible to secure the appli- ance at the top, it can be attached to the niche with the side fixing plates:  Screw the mounting plate lugs  at the top and bottom to the cabinets/ units adjacent to the appliance.

  • Page 38: Preparing The Cabinet Fronts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the cabinet fronts  Open all appliance doors as far as they will go.  On both sides, unscrew the angle trims  from the upper appliance doors and place the trims and screws to one side – they will be required later.
  • Page 39 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Measure the gap X between the ad- justing bars and the upper edge of  Place each cabinet front on a firm the adjacent cabinet front. surface, with the external side facing downwards (place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched).

  • Page 40: Securing And Aligning The Cabinet Fronts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing and aligning the cabinet fronts  Secure the mounting frame  to the top of the cabinet front, using at least 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frames have several dif- ferent types of holes to take account of a variety of cabinet fronts.
  • Page 41 *INSTALLATION* Installation curely into place. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E.  Place the spacers  from the outside on top of the cabinet front on both  Open both appliance doors and hang sides.
  • Page 42 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Close the appliance doors and check the distance between each door and adjacent cabinet doors.  Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .  Place the washers and nuts  back in position and tighten the nuts . The appliance doors are now se- cured.
  • Page 43 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Slide the top and bottom retaining brackets  from both sides onto the  Measure the gap Y between the ad- screw at the bottom of the appliance justing bar for the lower appliance door. door and the upper appliance doors. ...
  • Page 44 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Screw the retaining brackets  se- curely to the cabinet fronts.  Place the covers  on the retaining brackets .  Tighten the screws at the bottom of the appliance door.  Click the covers  onto the retaining brackets.

  • Page 45: Securing The Covers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the covers  The top cover  must be assembled as follows before it can be installed:  Place the assembled cover  into the gap above the appliance so it clicks into place. While doing so, slide both parts of the cover together as required.
  • Page 46 *INSTALLATION* Installation  On both the upper and lower appli- ance doors, mount the plastic cov- ers  to the sides of the appliance door by clicking them into the gap  Secure both sides of the appliance between the appliance door and the using at least 3 clips ...

  • Page 47: Securing The Toe-Kick Ventilation Grille And Toe-Kick Cover

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick cover  Slide the cover onto the lower appli- ance door from the inside.  Click the toe-kick ventilation grille  onto the bottom of the appliance toe- kick.  Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation.

  • Page 48: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Doors

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- pliance doors The door hinges are set ex works to en- able the upper appliance doors to be opened wide. If, for example, the appliance doors hit  If necessary, cut the toe-kick cover to an adjacent wall when they are opened, the required length and height (cut you should limit the opening angle of...

  • Page 49: Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The appliance is only suitable for Water connection connection to a cold water line, Information on the fresh water con- which nection - is directly connected to the water supply in order to ensure that water is  Risk of injury and appliance circulated in the cold water line.

  • Page 50: Installing The Water Hose To The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Unduly high water pressure in the system can result in damage to the appliance. Install a pressure reducing valve if the water pressure in the system ex- ceeds 116 psi (8 bar). Do not install the system if the water pressure exceeds 120 psi (8.3 bar).

  • Page 51: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  The appliance can now be connected Wait for 1 hour after installation before to the power supply (see “Electrical plugging the appliance into the power connection”). supply. This allows coolant and refriger- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- Electrical connection ulations.
  • Page 52 *INSTALLATION* Installation If the outlet is no longer accessible after Connecting the appliance installation, an additional means of dis- connection must be provided for all poles. Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all-pole dis- connect device with a contact opening of at least 1/8"...

  • Page 53: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
  • Page 54 Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers, and shelves are arranged as they were when the appliance was de- livered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.

  • Page 55: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open) b Display c On/Off switch d Interior lighting e Shelves f Holder for the Active AirClean filter g Door shelves in the appliance door h Hanging drawer for storing small food items...
  • Page 56 Guide to the appliance i Door pillar with integrated heating (Condensation Protection) j Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta- bles k Dry compartment with low temperature for food which goes off quickly l Ice maker m Freezer baskets n Ice-cube container o Water filter The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold...

  • Page 57: Main Screen

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

  • Page 58: Settings Mode

    Switch on ( ) or switch off Door Assistant Push2Open Pull2Open (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Miele@home Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- tus (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Switch off Demo Mode * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)
  • Page 59 Guide to the appliance  Switch on or off Sabbath Mode (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Water Filter Display Switch on or off or reset (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Switch on or off or reset Display Active Air- Clean Filter (see “Selecting additional settings”) Symbols in settings mode ...

  • Page 60: Accessories

    Accessories Water filter Accessories supplied (Active charcoal filter) Appliance plug The Active charcoal filter filters supply water for making ice cubes. Labels for the MasterFresh zone Each type of food has its own charac- To ensure the quality of the ice cubes teristics which determine the specific remains high, it is essential to change storage conditions it requires.

  • Page 61: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Side-by-side installation kit Optional accessories To install two or more refrigeration ap- A range of useful Miele accessories and pliances next to one another, you will care products are available for your ap- need the side-by-side installation kit pliance.

  • Page 62: Before First Use

    Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant Before first use (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the appliance to stand for ap- The Door Assistant helps you to open prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to the appliance door. the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions.
  • Page 63 Before first use – Humidity-controlled compartment – Dry compartment for food which for fruit and vegetables goes off quickly  Remove the label from the foil and  Remove the label from the foil and stick it onto the frame of the dry com- stick it onto the frame of the humid- partment (see “Product description”).

  • Page 64: Inserting The Active Airclean Filters

    Before first use Inserting the Active AirClean filters Settings mode  Your refrigeration appliance is equipped In Settings mode , you can select with 2 Active AirClean filters which neu- different refrigeration appliance func- tralize unpleasant odors in the refrigera- tions and alter their settings to some tor section.
  • Page 65 Fahrenheit) - Set up Miele@home  Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele@home now (to do this, follow the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).  Select if you would prefer to set Skip Miele@home later.

  • Page 66: Switching On And Off

    “off” position. The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened. Miele will then appear on the main screen in the appliance display. The message Freezer temperature too high.

  • Page 67: Turning Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time:  turn the appliance off,  unplug the appliance or disconnect the fuse,  close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx.

  • Page 68: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings In settings mode , certain settings The display is unlocked briefly so you can be adjusted and functions selected, can adjust the setting as required. Clos- allowing you to adjust the machine to ing the appliance door will reactivate suit your requirements.

  • Page 69: Switching Eco Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Eco Mode  on or  Health risk caused by decom- posing food. The usability and quality of food in Eco Mode  is useful when going on vaca- the Freezer Zone may deteriorate if tion, for example, if you do not wish to the temperature remains above 0°F switch off the appliance completely or (-18°C) for an extended period.

  • Page 70: Performing A Self Test

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

  • Page 71: Switching Condensation Protection  On And Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching on the Door Assis- Switching Condensation Pro- tection  on and off tant  The door pillar of the upper left appli- You can choose between the two Door ance door (see “Product description”) Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open features integrated heating. The default Door Assistant is Push2Open Switch the heating on if you notice con-...
  • Page 72 Selecting additional settings Switching on Push2Open – Adjusting the duration of the Auto- Close function  In Settings mode , use the  and  sensor controls to select Door As- You can also adjust the duration for sistant and select OK to confirm your how long the appliance door will remain selection.

  • Page 73: Switching Off The Door Assistant

    - The Miele@mobile app.  sensor controls to select Intensity and select OK to confirm your selec- - A Miele user account. The user ac- tion. count can be created via the Miele@mobile app.  Use the  and  sensor controls to...
  • Page 74 Your refrigeration appliance‘s password Miele@home availability is its serial number, which can be found The ability to use the Miele@mobile app on the data plate. depends on the availability of the The data plate can be found in the inte- Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 75 Selecting additional settings  Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- Connecting your refrigeration appli- low the instructions in the app. ance via WPS Your router must be equipped with the  As soon as your refrigeration appli- WPS function for this connection op- ance has been integrated into your tion.
  • Page 76 Setting up Miele@home again tivate the connection. If you have changed your WiFi network,  In Settings mode , use the  and you can set up Miele@home again for  sensor controls to select your appliance. Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selection.

  • Page 77: Switching Off Demo Mode

    Selecting additional settings Resetting the network configuration Switching off Demo Mode  Reset the refrigeration appliance’s set- Demo mode allows the appliance to tings to the default settings when dis- be presented in the showroom with- posing of your refrigeration appliance, out the cooling system being selling it, or putting a used refrigera- switched on.

  • Page 78: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

    Selecting additional settings Resetting the settings to their default settings  You can reset the refrigeration appliance‘s settings to their default settings. Reset the refrigeration appliance’s settings to the default settings when disposing of your refrigeration appliance, selling it, or putting a used refrigeration appliance into operation.
  • Page 79 °Fahrenheit  /  Keypad Lock Switched off  Eco Mode Switched off  Condensation Protection Switched off  Door Assistant Push2open  Miele@home Switched off  Switched off Vacation  Switched on Ice Maker  Switched off Sabbath Mode...
  • Page 80 Selecting additional settings  Switched on Water Filter Display  Switched on Display Active AirClean Filter  Temperature in the Fridge 37°F (4°C) Zone Temperature in the dry com- 32°F (0°C) partment  0°F (-18°C) Temperature in the Freezer Zone...

  • Page 81: Switching Vacation Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Vacation mode   Health risk caused by decom- on or off posing food. The usability and quality of food in Tip: Vacation  is useful when going on the Fridge Zone may deteriorate if vacation, for example, if you do not the temperature remains above 37°F wish to switch off the Fridge Zone com- (4°C) for an extended period.

  • Page 82: Switching Sabbath Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Turning on Vacation mode  Switching Sabbath Mode  on or off  In Settings mode  use the  and  arrow buttons to select Vacation The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- touch OK to confirm your selection. bath Mode to support the observance of religious customs.

  • Page 83: Switching On, Switching Off Or Resetting Water Filter Display

    “Changing the water filter”). Sabbath Mode function will switch it- New water filters are avail-able from self off automatically after approx. Miele, from your dealer, or via the 125 hours. internet.  Danger of food poisoning! Any power failure during Sabbath Mode will not be shown on the dis- play.
  • Page 84 Selecting additional settings Switching on Water Filter Display The Water Filter Display has been switched off.  In settings mode , use the  and  arrow buttons to select Water Filter Resetting Water Filter Display Display and select OK to confirm your After replacing the water filter (see “Wa- selection.

  • Page 85: Switching On, Switching Off, Or Resetting The Display Active Airclean Filter

    Selecting additional settings Switching on the Display Active Air- Switching on, switching off, or Clean Filter  resetting the Display Active If the Display Active AirClean Filter AirClean Filter  been switched off once, it must be Display Active AirClean Filter will re- switched on again if required.
  • Page 86 Selecting additional settings Resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter  After you have replaced the Active Air- Clean filters, you must reset the Display Active AirClean Filter so that it can be dis- played again after 6 months. If you do not reset the display, it ap- pears again and again.

  • Page 87: 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 ap- MasterFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a refrigerator tempera- is not stored at the correct temperature ture of 37°F (4°C) in the Fridge Zone.

  • Page 88: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature Temperature range Setting the temperature The temperature can be adjusted:  Touch the  symbol for setting the temperature. - From 36°F (2°C) to 46°F (8°C) in the Fridge Zone The previously set temperatures of the Fridge and Freezer Zones are displayed. - From 7°F (-14°C) to -11°F (-24°C) in the Freezer Zone ...

  • Page 89: Using Automatic Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Switching off Automatic SuperCool Automatic SuperCool func- tion   Touch the  sensor control to set the temperature. The Automatic SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the tempera- The  symbol is highlighted in color ture in the refrigerator section to its low- and the temperature value of 36°F (2°C) est setting (depending on the room is shown on the display.
  • Page 90 Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFrost SuperFrost function  Touch the  symbol for setting the For best results, turn on the SuperFrost temperature. function before putting fresh food into the freezer. The  symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of -22°F Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that (-30°C) is shown in the display.

  • Page 91: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a warn- If the temperature remains above 0°F ing system to ensure that temperature (-18°C) for a long time, check that increases in the freezer section do not the frozen food has not started to de- go unnoticed and also prevents energy frost.
  • Page 92 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance doors have been left open for longer than 2 minutes. The  Close the door message also ap- pears in the display. As soon as the doors are closed, the alarm will stop and the message in the display will go out.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves in the ap- Moving the adjustable shelves pliance door If necessary, the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad- Danger of injury! justed: Only move the shelves in the door when they are empty.

  • Page 94: Removing The Hanging Drawer

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the hanging drawer Removing the hanging drawer The hanging drawer can be fixed under The hanging drawer can be moved to any shelf in the refrigerator section. the left or right if required.  Pull the hanging drawer out. To clean the hanging drawer, remove it as follows: ...

  • Page 95: Removing Compartments From The Fridge Zone

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing compartments from Removing the freezer baskets the Fridge Zone The freezer baskets can also be re- moved if necessary (e.g., for cleaning). The compartments in the Fridge Zone are on telescopic runners, and can be ...

  • Page 96: Removing The Dividing Panel (Depending On The Model)

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the dividing panel (de- Removing the ice cube tray pending on the model) The ice cube tray can be removed for The dividing panel in the freezer basket cleaning: can be removed for cleaning:  Open the lower appliance door as The dividing panel is secured to the wide as possible.

  • Page 97: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Always observe USDA food safety guidelines. Due to natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the re-  Risk of fire from electrical appli- frigerator section. ances. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec- Operating electrical devices in the tion of the refrigeration section.

  • Page 98: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The warmest area in the refrigerator section is in the top section of the door. tion Use this for storing butter so that it re- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration mains spreadable and cheese so that it at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-...

  • Page 99: Notes On Buying Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the ap- pliance.

  • Page 100: Storing Food In The Masterfresh Zone

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment MastertFresh zone with moisture regulator The MastertFresh zone provides ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, and dairy products. Food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavor and vitamins. The humidity level in the humidity-con- The MasterFresh zone comprises a hu- midity-controlled and a dry compart- trolled compartment can be regulated...
  • Page 101 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The moisture regulator is used to regu- Tip: If the humidity level is too high and late the amount of moisture in the hu- a lot of moisture has collected in the midity-controlled compartment with compartment, select the  setting.

  • Page 102: Dry Compartment With Low Temperature

    Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with low tempera- Take food out of the dry compartment ture approximately 30 to 60 minutes before using it. The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature. Max. load Max.
  • Page 103 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 as the initial condition of the food is cru- cial to maintaining freshness.

  • Page 104: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food What happens when you freeze Always observe USDA food safety fresh food? guidelines. Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  Risk of fire from electrical appli- as possible so that the nutritional value ances. of the food, its vitamin content, appear- Operating electrical devices in the ance and flavor are maintained.

  • Page 105: Storing Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food Storing frozen food Home freezing Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Only freeze food that is fresh and in frosted food. Defrosted food must good condition. only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Tips for home freezing - The following types of food are suit- When buying frozen food to store in able for home freezing:...

  • Page 106: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food - Placing hot food or drink in the Before placing food in the freezer causes food that is already freezer frozen to partially thaw and increases  When freezing more than 4 lbs (2 kg) energy consumption. Allow hot food of fresh food, switch on the Super- and drink to cool down before plac- Freeze function 24 hours before plac-...
  • Page 107 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods The storage life of food is very variable, Never re-freeze partially or fully de- even at a constant temperature of 0°F frosted food. Defrosted food may only (-18°C). Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.

  • Page 108: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to The Ice Maker can make up to 2.9 lb operate, it must be connected to a (1.3 kg) of ice cubes in 24 hours. water supply (see “Installation – Water The amount of ice cubes made by the supply”).
  • Page 109 Making ice cubes Switching off Ice Maker The Ice Maker can be turned off inde- pendently of the Freezer Zone if you do not want to make any ice cubes.  Close the shut-off valve in the water supply line (approx. 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build-up of bacteria caused by stagnant water).

  • Page 110: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Freezer Zone  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! The appliance is equipped with a Do not use any mechanical or other “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts types of aids which are not recom- automatically. mended by the manufacturer to ac- The moisture generated in the appli- celerate the defrosting process.

  • Page 111: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! To avoid damaging the surfaces of your Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- appliance, do not use: cuit breaker. - cleaning agents containing soda, am- monia, acids, or chloride ...

  • Page 112: Before Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance Interior and accessories  Turn the appliance off completely by Clean the appliance regularly, or at pressing the On/Off switch. least once a month. Clean up any spills, stains, or food  Unplug the appliance or switch off immediately.

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Door Seal

    New Active AirClean filters (both with and without a holder) can be obtained from Miele Technical Service, your lo- cal dealer, or via the Miele website. After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories  To remove the holder for the Active in the Fridge Zone.
  • Page 114 Cleaning and care  Place food in the Fridge Zone and close the door.  Switch on the SuperFrost function for a while so that the Freezer Zone can cool down quickly.  Once the Freezer Zone has reached the required temperature, place the freezer baskets containing the food to be frozen back in the Freezer Zone.

  • Page 115: Water Filter

    In this case, you can switch off the Water Filter Display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Switch- ing off the Water Filter Display”). New water filters (Active charcoal fil- ters or Bypass filters) are available from Miele Technical Service, from your dealer, or via the internet.

  • Page 116: Changing The Water Filter

    Water filter Tip: The old filter cartridge can be dis- Changing the water filter posed of with household trash. Air in the system can cause water to gush out and the filter to spring out when it is removed. Take great care when changing the water filter.

  • Page 117: Using An External Water Filter

    Water filter  Now reset the Water Filter Display us- ing Settings mode  in the display (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Resetting Water Filter Dis- play ”). When it is time to change the water fil- ter again, the reminder for the Water Fil- ter Display ...
  • Page 118 For estimated costs of replacement elements please contact • For questions or concerns, please contact Customer Service at your local dealer, go to www.miele-shop.com or call Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€0,09/Min.). Tel. 0180 31 31 340 (€ 0,09/Min.).

  • Page 119: Lead-Free Certificate

    This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA against compliance. NSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Strasse 29 D-33332 Gütersloh Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29...

  • Page 120: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
  • Page 121 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is The ventilation slits in the cabinetry have been cov- switching on more fre- ered or become too dusty. quently and for longer  Do not block the ventilation slits. periods of time, so the ...
  • Page 122 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high. and for shorter periods  Correct the temperature setting. of time. The tempera- ...
  • Page 123 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The appliance door Pull2Open  Door Assistant is switched on but the cannot be opened. appliance has a handle-free cabinet front.  For handle-free cabinet fronts, switch on the Push2Open  Door Assistant (see “Switching on the Door Assistant”...
  • Page 124 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The left Fridge Zone Not a fault. The left-hand appliance door features in- door and the door pill tegrated heating. Switching the heating on prevents feel warm. condensation on the door pillar and on the door seals.
  • Page 125 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The warning sounds The temperature in the appliance has risen signifi- and the message Freezer cantly. temperature too high. Max. This could be due to, for example: appears in temperature °F –...
  • Page 126 Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution “ F Please contact Miele There is a fault. ” ap- Technical Service.  Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and  Contact Technical Service.
  • Page 127 Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The Ice Maker is not The appliance and/or the Ice Maker is not turned on. producing any ice  Turn on the appliance and/or the Ice Maker. cubes.
  • Page 128  Close the water shut-off valve immediately!  Check the water line for damage.  Contact Miele Technical Service.  Check whether the water pressure is too high Too high water pressure can cause leakages.  Check that the water pressure is between 29 and 116 psi (2 and 8 bar).
  • Page 129 Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on. not working.  Turn the refrigeration appliance on. Sabbath Mode  function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the  symbol is shown on the display.

  • Page 130: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.

  • Page 131: Customer Service

    Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Customer Ser- vice call-out online at www.miele.com/ service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 132: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...

  • Page 133: Copyrights And Licenses

    Copyrights and licenses Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called open source license for the operation and control of the device/appliance. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected.
  • Page 135 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
  • Page 136 KF 2981 Vi en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 190 / 04...

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