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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer combination
To prevent 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 - AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 940 610

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer combination To prevent 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 - AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 940 610...

  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if are environmentally friendly for disposal handled or disposed of incorrectly, and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Guide to the appliance .
  • Page 4 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings ........42 Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf .
  • Page 5 Warranty ............76 Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents....77 Demo mode r.

  • Page 6: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a For switching the entire e For setting the temperature appliance on and off. (X colder), selection sensor in settings mode b Optical interface f For confirming a selection (OK (for Service only) sensor) c For selecting the refrigerator or g For setting the temperature freezer section...
  • Page 7 Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of the appliance, unintended temperature adjustment, unintended switching on of SuperCool and SuperFreeze and unintended entry of settings ® Ice cube maker Switching the ice cube maker on and off; Setting the water quantity;...
  • Page 8 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Egg tray / Door shelf d Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) e Adjustable shelf f Bottle rack g Water tank h Bottle shelf i Condensate channel and drain hole j Interior lighting for fruit and vegetable drawer k Fruit and vegetable drawer l Ice cube drawer with automatic ice...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories Care of stainless steel – Each application of the Original Miele Stainless steel trim with LED lighting care product for stainless steel forms for adjustable shelf (FlexiLight) a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant.

  • Page 10: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 11 Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where explosions may occur. Miele will not be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including...
  • Page 12 In the event of any damage: – avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark, – switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – call Miele.
  • Page 13 If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g.
  • Page 14 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician. The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury and damage. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands.
  • Page 17 – Do not use water from reverse osmosis units. The appliance could be damaged. Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 18 Warning and Safety instructions Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts. Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
  • Page 19 Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging. Due to the size and weight of the appliance, it must be transported by two people. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance! Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock...

  • Page 20: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation/ In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, Maintenance unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not situated near a heat Situated near a heat source source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).
  • Page 21 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Do not change the arrangement of the drawers and shelves as when delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 22: Switching The Appliance On And Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Before using for the first time Accessories – Bottle holder Packaging material The fins of the bottle holder jut out into ^ Remove all packaging material from the bottle shelf and make bottles more the inside of the appliance.

  • Page 23: Operating The Appliance

    Switching the appliance on and off Operating the appliance When the refrigerator door is opened, the interior lighting comes on and the A light touch of the finger on the LED lighting on the adjustable shelves sensors is all that is required to operate becomes brighter until it reaches its this appliance.

  • Page 24: Switching Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Switching off Individual settings can be set for each cooling zone. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. If this is not possible, the safety lock is active. ^ Touch the sensor for the zone in The temperature display disappears and the mains connection symbol t which you want to adjust the settings.

  • Page 25: Switching The Refrigerator Section Back On Again

    Switching the appliance on and off Switching off for longer Switching the refrigerator section back on again periods of time The refrigerator section can be If the appliance is not going to be used switched on separately. for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ switch off at the wall and withdraw...

  • Page 26: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the refrigerator section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 27: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator In normal operation the temperature section and the freezer section are set display shows the current mean separately. refrigerator section temperature and the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section.
  • Page 28 The correct temperature When you tap the sensors, you will see Temperature range the following changes in the display: The temperature can be adjusted: – When first tapped: The last – in the refrigerator section from 1 °C temperature selected flashes. to 9 °C –...

  • Page 29: Using Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperCool Switching off SuperCool The SuperCool function can be used to The SuperCool function switches off rapidly reduce the temperature in the automatically after approx. 12 hours. refrigerator section to its lowest setting The refrigerator section then operates (depending on the room temperature).

  • Page 30: Superfreeze

    Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperFreeze Switching on SuperFreeze Switch the SuperFreeze function on When freezing small quantities of food before putting fresh food into the in the freezer, the SuperFreeze function freezer. should be switched on 6 hours beforehand. When freezing the This helps food to freeze quickly and maximum load of food, the retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours...
  • Page 31 Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze Switching off SuperFreeze The SuperFreeze function switches off automatically after approx. 30 - 65 hours. The duration until the ^ Touch the SuperFreeze sensor so SuperFreeze function is switched off that it is no longer highlighted in depends on the amount of fresh food yellow.

  • Page 32: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the However, if the temperature in the temperature in the freezer section freezer section remains above cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid -18 °C for a long time, check that the energy being wasted if a door is left frozen food has not started to open.

  • Page 33: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the alarm off early An alarm will sound if a door is left open If the noise of the alarm disturbs you, for too long. The alarm symbol ; will you can switch the alarm off early if you light up.

  • Page 34: Further Settings

    Further settings Safety lock 0 Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode. The safety lock secures against inadvertent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault – switching off, messages are suppressed, but the –...

  • Page 35: Audible Tones )

    Further settings Audible tones ) The appliance features audible tones such as a keypad tone and warning tone for the door and temperature ^ By touching either the X or Y sensor alarm. you can now set whether the safety The keypad tone and door alarm lock is to be switched on or off: 0: safety lock is switched off...

  • Page 36: Display Brightness S

    Further settings Display brightness s You can adjust the display brightness to suit the light conditions in the room. The display brightness can be adjusted ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default can now select: setting is 3 (maximum brightness).

  • Page 37: Sabbath Mode

    Further settings Sabbath mode ¬ The appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious observance. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you The following are switched off: can adjust the display brightness: 1: minimum brightness – the interior lighting when the door is 2: medium brightness opened 3: maximum brightness...
  • Page 38 Further settings As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode the display, Sabbath mode is switched ^ Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. ^ Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All selectable symbols appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

  • Page 39: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Warmest area Due to the natural circulation of the air The warmest area is in the top section in the appliance, there are different of the door. Use this for storing butter temperature zones in the refrigerator. and cheese.

  • Page 40: Food Which Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which should not be Do not store explosive materials in stored in a refrigerator the appliance or any products Not all food is suitable for refrigeration containing propellants (e.g. spray at temperatures below 5 °C. cans).

  • Page 41: When Shopping For Food

    Using the refrigerator efficiently When shopping for food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Food should generally be stored in the appliance is an important factor covered or wrapped. This will prevent in determining how long it stays fresh, food smells from affecting other foods, and how long it can be kept in the food from drying out, and also any...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Adjustable shelf / Adjustable bottle shelf shelf with lighting ^ Lift up the bottle shelf / door shelf The LED lighting is located on the and pull it towards you to remove it. stainless steel trim of the adjustable shelf.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Fruit and vegetable drawer Stops prevent the shelves from being pulled out accidentally. (depending on model) The fruit and vegetable drawer sits on Adjusting the bottle rack telescopic runners and can be (depending on model) removed for the purposes of loading and unloading, or cleaning.

  • Page 44: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer section, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...

  • Page 45: Home Freezing

    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 Tips on home freezing the freezer.

  • Page 46: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When removing the upper freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of drawers, please note: fresh food, switch on the The bottom drawer must always SuperFreeze function for some time remain in the appliance.

  • Page 47: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Cooling drinks quickly Frozen food can be defrosted in When cooling drinks quickly in the different ways: freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise – in a microwave oven, they could burst, causing injury and –...

  • Page 48: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Ice cube maker with integrated Water tank ice cube tray The ice cube maker in the freezer section is supplied with water from the water tank in the refrigerator section. As well as being used for making ice cubes, the cold water in the water tank can also be used for drinking water.

  • Page 49: Preparation

    Making ice cubes Preparation Rinse the ice cube maker and the ^ Switch off the appliance. water pipes: – before using for the first time, – after a long period of not being used, – regularly if the ice cube maker is constantly on (at least once a month) to remove ice residues and prevent the water pipes from...

  • Page 50: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On/Off

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker The drawer must be completely shut on/off for ice cubes to be produced. After the appliance is switched on for the first time it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop ^ Touch the settings sensor.

  • Page 51: Changing The Size Of The Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes ^ The X and Y sensors can be used to If you require a large quantity of ice cubes, set whether the water quantity is to be changed: ^ replace the full ice cube drawer with 0: Ice cube maker is switched off the drawer beside it on the right.

  • Page 52: Switching The Ice Cube Maker On/Off With The On/Off Button

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice cube maker on/off with the On/Off button ^ Open the ice cube drawer slightly. ^ Press the On/Off button a on the ice cube maker – until the indicator light comes on. The symbol for the ice cube maker ®...

  • Page 53: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts This freezer is equipped with a automatically. "NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated by defrosting whilst in use.

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Care

    – sharp metal scrapers. components and cause a short circuit. To clean stainless steel surfaces on the appliance, use the Original Miele care product for stainless steel (see The data plate located inside the Guide to the appliance - Optional appliance must not be removed.

  • Page 55: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Use lukewarm water only to rinse the Rinse out the ice cube maker and ice cube maker. Do not use hot or the water pipes: boiling water. Do not add – before using for the first time, dishwasing liquid to the water.
  • Page 56 Cleaning and care You will hear the ice cube tray turning "Rinse the ice cube maker" can only to a slanted position. be selected when the ice cube ^ Wait until the ice cube tray has maker is switched on and the water completed this rotation before tank is filled with water.

  • Page 57: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray Setting the cleaning position Clean the ice cube maker: The setting can only be selected if – before switching off the ice cube the ice cube maker is switched on. maker for an extended period of ^ Empty the ice cube drawer.

  • Page 58: Water Tank

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance The ice cube maker will then switch off. The symbol for the ice cube maker ® ^ Switch off the appliance. will disappear from the display. The display goes dark and the ^ Remove and clean the ice cube cooling is switched off.

  • Page 59: Adjustable Shelf / Adjustable Shelf With Lighting

    Cleaning and care Stainless steel strip with LED lighting Important! Always loosen the side without the contacts (metal discs) for the LED lighting first. ^ Remove the water tank. ^ Pull out the water collection tray and then lower it to remove it. ^ Take hold of the plastic edging on Make sure that the valve, the the left-hand side of the stainless...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and Cleaning the door shelf / bottle shelf accessories The stainless steel fascias on the door shelf and bottle shelf are not Clean the appliance at least once a dishwasher-safe. month. To remove the stainless steel fascias: Remove any soiling immediately - do not allow it to dry on.

  • Page 61: Door Seals

    Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary. ^ Remove any soiling on stainless steel strips and fascias with the Miele care product for stainless steel. ^ Always apply this care product after cleaning to protect stainless steel surfaces and prevent resoiling.

  • Page 62: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Refit all shelves and accessories in the appliance. The left-hand support ribs for the adjustable shelves have metal discs (contacts) inside the receiving gaps to supply the LED lighting with electricity. Ensure these contacts are clean and dry before inserting the adjustable shelf with lighting.

  • Page 63: Problem Solving Guide

    Miele. If, after consulting this guide, you cannot remedy the problem, please contact Miele. Please note, however, that a call-out fee will be applied to unnecessary ser- vice visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 64 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Correct the temperature The temperature in The temperature setting is setting. the appliance is too too low.
  • Page 65 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Do not block the The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the ventilation gaps. switching on more housing unit have been frequently and for...
  • Page 66 Problem solving guide The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time. The temperature in the appliance rises. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Correct the temperature The temperature in This is not a fault. setting. the appliance is too high.
  • Page 67 Problem solving guide Information in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy "F0 to F9" appears in ^ Call Miele. There is a fault. the display. ^ Call Miele. "FE*" appears in the There is a fault. display. The ® symbol ^ Fill the water tank.
  • Page 68 Problem solving guide Information in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy The alarm symbol ; ^ Remedy the alarm. The The affected refrigerator alarm symbol ; will and a refrigerator section is warmer or colder disappear and the sensor section sensor are than the set temperature for the affected flashing in the...
  • Page 69 ^ Push in the shelf until it clicks into position. ^ Close the appliance door. When the door is reopened, the interior lighting will work again. ^ Call Miele. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
  • Page 70 ^ Replace the stainless The LED lighting on the steel strip with LED stainless steel strip is faulty. lighting. It can be ordered from Miele. The light cover must not be removed. If the cover is damaged or has inadvertently been...
  • Page 71 ^ Call Miele. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. The LED lighting may only be repaired or changed by a Miele authorised service technician. Current-carrying components are located underneath the light cover. Danger of injury and...
  • Page 72 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The food packaging was together. not dry when loaded in the e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it freezer. apart carefully. An alarm does not This is not a fault.
  • Page 73 The ® and ; ^ Call Miele. The is a fault with the ice symbols flash. The cube maker. indicator light on the ice cube maker...
  • Page 74 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Rinse the ice cube maker The ice cubes taste The ice cube maker has or smell odd. been on for a long time and and water pipes regularly (see "Cleaning and care - needs to be cleaned Rinsing the ice cube...

  • Page 75: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.

  • Page 76: After Sales / Warranty

    After Sales / Warranty In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact Miele. See the end of this booklet for contact details. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.

  • Page 77: Information For Miele Centers And Chartered Agents

    Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents Demo mode r This appliance can be presented in Miele Centers and retail stores with the help of the "Demo mode". The controls ^ Place your finger on the X sensor, and lighting will work, but the and leave it there.
  • Page 78 Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents Switching off Demo mode The r is illuminated in the display. ^ Touch the X or Y sensor so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). ^ Touch the settings sensor.

  • Page 79: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out Do not connect the appliance to the by a suitably qualified and competent mains electricity supply by an extension person in strict accordance with current lead or a plug adapter. Extension leads local and national safety regulations.

  • Page 80: Installation Advice

    For prevention, it is advisable to install the appliance with Please contact Miele for information sufficient ventilation in a dry and/or on which combinations are suitable an air-conditioned room. for your appliance.

  • Page 81: Ventilation

    Installation advice Ventilation – The ventilation cross-sections in the plinth, housing unit and above the The ventilation gaps given must be appliance must amount to at least adhered to, otherwise the 200 cm to ensure that air can compressor will be activated more circulate without hindrance.

  • Page 82: Before Installation

    Installation advice Before installation ^ Before installation, remove the accessories bag containing installation components and accessories from the appliance, and remove the sealing strip from the appliance door. ^ Do not remove the following from the rear of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door and remove the red transport clips a (depending on model).

  • Page 83: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Before installation, ensure the building-in niche matches the required dimensions. The required ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFNS 37452 iDE 1772 – 1788...

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set at the factory to enable the door to be opened wide. If the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. –...

  • Page 85: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing ^ Remove the shelves from the the door hinging. refrigerator section door. This appliance is delivered with right-hand door hinging. If you wish to use left-hand hinging, the hinges must be changed: To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools:...
  • Page 86 Changing the door hinging ^ Unscrew the screws e completely. ^ Slightly loosen the screws e and f on the hinges. ^ Place the fixing element i on the ^ Push each of the doors g and h opposite side and loosely screw in the screws e.
  • Page 87 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. Removing the soft-close mechanism Risk of injury! When removed from the unit, the soft-close mechanism snaps shut. ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Unscrew the ball joint l and screw it downwards on a stable surface.
  • Page 88 Changing the door hinging Securing the soft-close mechanism ^ Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards. ^ Screw the mounting k onto the hinge and tighten securely. ^ Open out the soft-close mechanism ^ Hang the appliance doors g and h j and hook it onto the ball joint.

  • Page 89: Installation

    Installation To install the appliance, you will Due to the size and weight of the need the following: appliance, it is essential that installation is carried out by two people. ^ Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even, horizontal floor.

  • Page 90: Preparing The Appliance

    Installation You will require the following – for mounting the appliance doors: installation components All installation components are designated by numbers. Each component's number can also be found in the installation steps on the following pages. – for building into the niche: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 91 Installation ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Installation tip: Tie a piece of string around the plug to "lengthen" the mains cable. Then grab the other end of the string and pull the mains cable through the housing unit to make it easier to...
  • Page 92 Installation ^ Now screw the adjustable feet l all the way in. ^ Remove the cover f. ^ Loosely screw on the fixing plate g with the screws h at the top left of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that the bracket is still able to slide from side to side.
  • Page 93 Installation ^ Make sure that the covers of the top Installation and bottom fixing brackets lie flush ^ Push the appliance into the niche with the front edges of the housing until the covers of the fixing brackets unit side walls. touch the front edge of the side walls of the housing unit.

  • Page 94: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Installation Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Push the loose-fitting fixing bracket against the side wall. ^ Screw the fixing bracket j to the ^ Press the appliance against the wall housing unit side wall with the screw on the hinge side. s.
  • Page 95 Installation To further secure the appliance in the housing unit, slide the support strips supplied in between the floor of the housing unit and the bottom of the appliance: ^ Break off the ends of the brackets and dispose of them. They are no longer needed.

  • Page 96: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    KFNS 37452 iDE should be aligned with adjacent kitchen units. The furniture door must be mounted plane and free of tension. To fit large or segmented furniture doors, a mounting kit or another pair of fixing brackets can be ordered from Miele.
  • Page 97 Installation Carry out the following steps on both doors. Tip: Push up the fittings aids b with the furniture front until they are the same height as the doors of adjacent kitchen units. ^ The distance between the appliance door and the fixing bracket is set to 8 mm at the factory.
  • Page 98 Installation ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit the side cover q to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. ^ Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if needed). ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door e.

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Position Of The Door

    Installation ^ Open the appliance door. Adjusting the position of the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto the – Adjustment to the sides (X). adjusting bolts h. ^ Move the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach the nuts c on the –...
  • Page 100 Installation ^ Drill fixing holes l in the furniture ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting doors and screw in the screws m. bolts h with a screwdriver, tighten the nuts c on the appliance doors Make sure the two metal edges are aligned (Symbol II).
  • Page 101 Installation ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly installed: – The doors must close properly. – The doors must not touch the housing unit. – The seals at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ^ To double check, place a torch in the appliance and close the doors.
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