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M.-Nr. 10 865 900

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerators To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US M.-Nr. 10 865 900...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................12 Saving energy ....................13 Guide to the appliance ..................15 Control panel ....................... 15 Accessories ......................17 Accessories supplied ..................17 Optional accessories..................17 Switching on and off ..................19 Cleaning the refrigerator.................
  • Page 3 Contents Cleaning and care ..................... 32 Cleaning agents....................32 Preparing the appliance for cleaning..............33 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............34 Cleaning the door seal ..................35 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................35 Starting up the appliance after cleaning ............. 35 Replacing the carbon filters ................

  • Page 4: 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 5 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 6 - Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply. - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact Miele Customer Service.  The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
  • Page 7 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply.  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
  • Page 8 Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician.  Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
  • Page 9 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. Cleaning and maintenance ...
  • Page 10 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 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - scratching the surface coating. Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal oper- ation.  The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene- trates the airways.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14 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 15: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/off button e Automatic SuperCool symbol b Automatic SuperCool button f Lock symbol c Display g Temperature display d Menu symbol h Temperature selector button (Settings mode for: i Alarm off button switching the safety lock on/off)
  • Page 16 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting (depending on model) c Egg tray/door shelf d Adjustable rack e Condensate channel and drain hole f Fruit and vegetable drawer g Bottle shelf with bottle holder h Ventilation grille...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Accessories supplied care products are available for your ap- pliance. Bottle holder Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webstore, from Miele di- rectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer.
  • Page 18 Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filter with holder Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant odors in the refrigerator section for im- proved air quality. The carbon filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary.

  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before first use Switching on the appliance To enable the temperature to get suffi- Packaging material ciently cold inside the appliance, allow  Remove all packaging material from the appliance to run for some time be- the inside of the appliance.

  • Page 20: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If, during a long absence, the refrig- eration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of bacteria building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigera- tion appliance.

  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the ap- In normal operation the temperature pliance. Bacteria will cause food which display shows the required tempera- is not stored at the correct temperature ture.

  • Page 22: Using Automatic Supercool

    Using Automatic SuperCool Automatic SuperCool function The Automatic SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the tempera- ture in the Fridge Zone to its lowest set- ting (depending on the room tempera- ture). Automatic SuperCool is particularly rec- ommended for the rapid chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink.

  • Page 23: Door Alarm

    Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption if the door is left open. Door alarm An alarm will sound if the machine door has been left open for longer than 60 seconds. As soon as the door is closed, the alarm sound will stop.

  • Page 24: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings – To deactivate the lock Settings mode  Press the  button for approx. 5 sec- Certain settings on the appliance can onds. only be selected in settings mode. The lock symbol  and the Menu sym-  Activating and deactivating the bol ...
  • Page 25 Selecting additional settings  Press the  button briefly to select Changing the temperature unit (Cel- sius or Fahrenheit) °F. The temperature can be displayed in ei- °F will appear in the display ther Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). The  Press the  button briefly to confirm. factory default is Fahrenheit °F.

  • Page 26: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Do not load more than a maximum of 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance Due to natural air circulation, there are door. different temperature zones in the re- frigerator section. ...

  • Page 27: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Coldest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The coldest area in the refrigerator sec- tion is directly above the fruit and veg- tion etable drawer and at the back of the Not all food is suitable for refrigeration appliance.

  • Page 28: Notes On Buying Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Ensure that food stored in the refrigera- in the appliance is an important factor tor section is in packaging or covered in determining how long it stays fresh, properly.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Adjusting the bottle holder shelf Tip: Only move the door shelves/bottle shelves in the door when they are empty.  Push the door shelf/bottle shelf up- ward, then remove it by pulling it for- ward.

  • Page 30: Moving The Carbon Filter

    Adjusting the interior fittings The holder for the carbon filters sits on Moving the carbon filter the protective strip at the back of the The carbon filter with KKF-FF holder adjustable shelf. (Active AirClean) is available as an op-  To move the carbon filter, pull the tional accessory (see “Accessories - holder up and off the protective strip.

  • Page 31: Defrosting

    Defrosting  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. Refrigerator section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- matically. Condensate and frost can build-up on the back wall of the refrigerator section when the compressor is running.

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! Cleaning and conditioning agents Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- used inside the appliance must be cuit breaker. food safe.  To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use Do not damage the coolant...

  • Page 33: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Dismantling an adjustable shelf Preparing the appliance for cleaning  Place the shelf on a countertop cov- ered with a soft material (e.g., a dish  Turn the appliance off. towel). The display goes out and the cooling function is turned off.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and ac-  Risk of damage as a result of ex- cessories cessively high dishwasher tempera- tures. The appliance should be cleaned Parts of the refrigeration appliance regularly (at least once a month). may become unusable, e.g., deform, if they are washed in the dishwasher Clean up any spills, stains, or food at more than 131°F (55°C).

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Door Seal

    A build-up of dust will increase the en- ergy consumption of the appliance.  The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dusting brush, for example).

  • Page 36: Replacing The Carbon Filters

     Remove both carbon filters and place the new filters with the surrounding Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters edge pointing downward in the can be obtained from Miele Customer holder. Service, from your dealer, or from Miele’s website. Tip: The carbon filter holder is dish- washer safe.

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    Check whether the fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.  Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Technical Service for assistance.
  • Page 38 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps are obstructed or dusty. ing on more frequently  Do not block the ventilation gaps. and for longer periods  Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to re- of time;...
  • Page 39 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli-  Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in ance. the groove. The door seal is damaged. ...
  • Page 40 Do not activate although the controls this setting for domestic use. and the interior lighting  Contact Miele Technical Service for information on are working. deactivating Demo mode. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault.
  • Page 41 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. To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it- self off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the appliance door is left open.
  • Page 42 Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The floor of the refriger- The drain hole is blocked. ator section is wet.  Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole. The external walls of This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evap- the appliance feel orator is used to prevent condensation.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Customer Service

    You can register your product and/or Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. view the manufacturer´s warranty terms and conditions for Miele appliances and You can book a Miele Service Call on- vacuum cleaners at line at www.miele.com/service. www.mieleusa.com. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 45: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation - The plug and power cord must not Installation touch the back of the appliance as Side-by-side they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance. The appliance has two side-wall heaters encased in foam and can be installed - Do not plug other appliances into side-by-side with other appliances.

  • Page 46: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate class Ventilation The appliance is designed for use within  Noncompliance with the speci- a certain climate range (ambient tem- fied dimensions for the ventilation peratures) and should not be used out- grille will cause the compressor to side this range.

  • Page 47: Door Panel

    Before installing the door panel, ensure door. that the weight of the door does not ex- ceed the maximum permitted: The cabinet door must be fitted cor- rectly and not under tension. Appliance Maximum weight of door panel K 31222 Ui 22 lb (10 kg)

  • Page 48: Before Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installing the appliance  Before installation, remove the bag of installation accessories and other ac- cessories from the appliance.  Remove the cord clips from the back of the appliance.  Remove red transport safety de- vice  (depending on model) and use the stopper supplied to cover the hole .

  • Page 49: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Installation dimensions Appliance dimensions...
  • Page 50 *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions for ventilation * The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of 22 1/16” (560 mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth of 21 5/8” (550 mm), but will consume slightly more energy. If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation that it has precisely the correct dimensions.

  • Page 51: Changing The Door Hinges

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing to change the door hinging Changing the door hinges The appliance is supplied with right- To change the door hinging, you will hand hinging. If left-hand hinging is re- need the following tools: quired, the hinges must be changed. ...
  • Page 52 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the door  Place the door with the outer side up- ward on a stable surface.  Danger of injury from folding door hinges. The hinges can snap closed. Leave the hinges open.  Remove the screws . ...
  • Page 53 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Hang the appliance door  onto the pre-installed screws  and , and securely tighten the screws  and .  Replace the covers: , , and .

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Door Hinge

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- Adjusting the door hinge pliance door Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set at the factory to If you would like the appliance door to enable the appliance door to be opened be cushioned so that it opens more wide.

  • Page 55: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the appliance Building in the appliance  Position the appliance directly in front To install the appliance, you will need of the niche. the following tools:  Take hold of the toe-kick from the side and pull it forward and off. You can choose to secure your appli- ance in one of two different ways: 1.
  • Page 56 *INSTALLATION* Installation 1. Secured at the top 2. Secured at the side  Install the bracket in the aperture in Both ends of the bracket must be the top of the appliance. bent.  Bend the bracket at the perforated  Install the bracket in the aperture in position.

  • Page 57: Positioning The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Positioning the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the doors may not close  Risk of damaging the power properly once the door panels have cord. been installed. This can cause ice to When pushing the refrigeration appli- build up, condensate to accumulate, ance into its niche, the power cord...

  • Page 58: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance On cabinets with door fittings (e.g., knobs, raised seals) the dimension of When securing the appliance in the these must be taken into account to niche at the top, the appliance should ensure that there is a gap of fit fairly tightly between the floor and 1 5/8"...

  • Page 59: Installing A Continuous Toe-Kick Facing

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing a continuous toe-kick fac- The foam  ensures the airflow is separated to prevent malfunctioning of the appliance. The appliance is ventilated through a ventilation grille in its toe-kick. The ventilation grille must never be obstructed. If a continuous toe-kick facing is to be installed, a suitable ventilation gap will need to be cut into it for the appli- ance's ventilation grille.

  • Page 60: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche Installing the door panel Ensure that the toe-kick facing is re- installed correctly. 1. Secured at the top  The distance between the appliance door and the mounting frame is set to 5/16" (8 mm) at the factory. Check this distance and adjust it if neces- sary.
  • Page 61 *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Push up the installation aids  to- gether with the cabinet front until they are at the same height as the neighbor- ing unit doors.  Draw a faint central line with a pencil on the inside of the door panel . ...
  • Page 62 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door.  Attach the side cover to the mounting frame on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the door panel over and attach the handle (if required).  Hang the door panel on adjusting bolts .
  • Page 63 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Whilst counterholding the adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten nuts  on the appliance door at the top with a screwdriver.  Attach the appliance door and the door panel using screws through re- taining brackets : - Drill holes in the door panel (mark the position of the holes first).

  • Page 64: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Electrical connection  Danger of electric shock! The appliance must only be switched on when it has been installed in ac- cordance with the installation in- structions. Ground the appliance. The appliance must not be grounded via a gas pipe. If in doubt, have a suitably qualified and experienced electrician check that the installation complies with rel-...
  • Page 65 *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before The outlet must be easily accessible in plugging the appliance into the power an emergency so that the appliance can supply. This allows coolant and refriger- be quickly disconnected from the elec- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- trical supply in case of an emergency.
  • Page 66 *INSTALLATION* Installation Do not connect the appliance to an in- verter such as those used with an au- tonomous energy source e.g. solar power. When switched on, peak loads in the system can cause the safety switch-off mechanism to be triggered. This can damage the electronic unit.
  • Page 67 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...
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