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Fridge-freezer Combination
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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 M.-Nr. 11 449 280...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................13 Saving energy ....................14 Guide to the appliance ..................16 Control panel ....................... 16 Explanation of symbols ..................17 Accessories ......................19 Accessories supplied ..................19 Optional accessories..................20 Switching on and off ..................
  • Page 3 Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section............41 Different storage zones ..................41 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....... 42 Notes on buying food..................43 Storing food correctly..................43 Fruit and vegetable drawers ................43 Protein-rich food.....................
  • Page 4 Contents Information for dealers ..................70 Demo mode ...................... 70 Installation......................72 Installation information ..................72 Side-by-side ....................72 Installation location ..................72 Ventilation ....................... 73 Cabinet doors....................75 Before installing the appliance ............... 78 Installation dimensions..................80 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors ..........81 Changing the door hinges ...................

  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7 - 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus- ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to - remove frost or ice, - separate frozen foods or remove ice trays. ...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis- posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate for coolant type).  If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them- selves in and endangering their lives.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 16: Guide To The Appliance

    For selecting and deselecting set- for the whole appliance tings mode b Optical interface i For deactivating the temperature/ (for Miele Service only) door alarm c For selecting the refrigerator or j Display with temperature and sym- freezer section...

  • Page 17: Explanation Of Symbols

    Guide to the appliance Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning Function  Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionally turn- ing off the appliance, adjusting the temper- ature, turning on the automatic SuperCool/ SuperFreeze functions or entering settings  Audible signals Selection options for the button tone and the door and temperature alarm tone ...
  • Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Egg tray/door shelf d Adjustable rack e Shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g Bottle rack h Interior lighting for fruit and vegetable drawer i Fruit and vegetable drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k Freezer drawers...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Cool pack Accessories Accessories supplied Bottle holder The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer section from rising too quickly in the event of a power failure. This can help prolong the storage life. The cool pack will be at its most effec- tive after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours.

  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories KKF-FF Active AirClean carbon filter with holder A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- Carbon filters neutralize unpleasant pliance. odors in the refrigerator section for im- proved air quality.

  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before first use Operating the appliance A light touch on the sensors is all that is Packaging material required to operate this appliance.  Remove all packaging material from A tone will sound each time a sensor is the inside of the appliance.
  • Page 22 Switching on and off When the refrigerator door is opened, Individual settings can be set for each the interior lighting comes on and the zone. LED lighting on the adjustable shelves becomes brighter until it reaches its maximum brightness. When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the sensor button for the ...

  • Page 23: Switching Off The Appliance

    Switching on and off Turning the refrigerator section back Switching off the appliance on again The refrigerator section can be turned on separately.  Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated. The temperature shown on the display ...

  • Page 24: 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 25: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 39°F pliance. Bacteria will cause food which (4°C) in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 26: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature for the refrigerator/freezer section In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the current average refrigerator and freezer sections are set separately. temperature and the current tempera- ture in the warmest part of the freezer.
  • Page 27 The correct temperature The following information appears on If you have adjusted the temperature, the display when the sensors are wait for approx. 6 hours if the appli- touched: ance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before - With the first touch: The last temper- checking the temperature display, as it ature set flashes.

  • Page 28: Using Automatic Supercool And Superfreeze

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off automatic SuperCool The automatic SuperCool func- tion The automatic SuperCool function turns off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The automatic SuperCool function can The appliance will then continue to op- be used to rapidly reduce the tempera- erate at normal power.

  • Page 29: Automatic Superfreeze Function

    Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning on automatic SuperFreeze Automatic SuperFreeze func- tion For freezing small quantities of food, the automatic SuperFreeze function should For best results, turn on automatic Su- be turned on 6 hours beforehand. If perFreeze before putting fresh food in you are freezing the maximum load of the freezer.
  • Page 30 Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFreeze The automatic SuperFreeze function will switch itself off automatically after ap- prox. 30 - 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer deter- mines just how long the SuperFreeze function stays on. The SuperFreeze  symbol will then go out and the appli- ance will run at normal power again.

  • Page 31: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a warn-  Health risk caused by decom- ing system to ensure that temperature posing food. increases in the freezer section do not If the temperature in the freezer re- go unnoticed and also prevents energy mains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long from being wasted when a door is left time, the frozen food may start to de-...

  • Page 32: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Cancelling the door alarm Door alarm If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be The refrigeration appliance is fitted with switched off. a warning system to prevent energy be- ing wasted and food becoming warm if the appliance door is left open.

  • Page 33: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Certain settings for the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to pre- vent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault mes- - the appliance being switched off by sages are suppressed automatically, mistake...

  • Page 34: Temperature Unit (Celsius Or Fahrenheit)

    Selecting additional settings Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) The temperature can be displayed in ei- ther Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. De-  By touching the  or  sensor, you grees Fahrenheit °F is the factory set- can now select whether the safety ting.
  • Page 35 Selecting additional settings Setting the temperature display to Fahrenheit  You can now select °C by touching the  or  sensors.  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the  sym- bol will flash. ...

  • Page 36: Audible Signals

    Selecting additional settings Audible signals  The appliance has audible signals such as the button tone and the door and temperature alarms.  Touch the settings sensor to exit set- tings mode. You can turn the button tone and the If you do not do this, the appliance door alarm on and off, but you cannot electronics will exit settings mode au- turn off the temperature alarm.

  • Page 37: Display Brightness

    Selecting additional settings Display brightness  You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light condi- tions in the room.  Now touch the  or  sensors to se- lect: The display brightness can be adjusted 0: keypad tone off; door alarm off incrementally from 1 to 3.

  • Page 38: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode  The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious obser- vance.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: - The interior lighting when the appli- 1 : Dimmest setting ance door is opened, 2 : Medium setting...

  • Page 39: Carbon Filter Replacement Indicator

    Selecting additional settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Turning on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab- bath has passed.  Touch the Settings sensor. Turning off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
  • Page 40 Selecting additional settings Activating the carbon filter replace- ment indicator or resetting the counter  Touch the OK sensor button to con- firm the selection. The selected setting is applied; the  Touch the settings sensor button.  symbol flashes. All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the ...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 Fridge Zone is directly above the fruit and vegetable tion drawer and at the back of the appli- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration ance.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle The raised edge on the protective strip shelf at the back must face upward to pre- vent food from touching the back of Tip: Only move the door shelves/bottle the appliance and freezing to it. shelves in the door when they are empty.

  • Page 45: Moving And Fitting The Bottle Holder

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving and fitting the bottle Removing and replacing the holder fruit and vegetable drawer The fruit and vegetable drawer is on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling, emptying, or cleaning pur- poses:  Pull out the drawer as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food reabsorb it during the defrosting Always observe USDA food safety process, and very little water collects guidelines. around the defrosted food.  Risk of fire from electrical appli- Storing frozen food ances. Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Operating electrical devices in the frosted food.

  • Page 48: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food - Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
  • Page 49 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)  When freezing more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of fresh food, switch on the Su- If the ventilation slots are obstructed, perFrost function for some time be- the cooling performance will de- fore placing the food in the freezer crease and energy consumption will...
  • Page 50 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 51: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food  Once frozen, use a blunt instrument Cooling drinks quickly such as a spoon handle to remove  Risk of injury from broken glass! the ice cube tray from the freezer if it Bottles and cans of drinks, particu- is stuck.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Dismantling the shelf/shelf with light- Preparing the appliance for cleaning   Turn the appliance off. Risk of damage as a result of in- correct cleaning. The display goes out and the cooling The stainless steel trim with LED function is turned off.
  • Page 55 Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door shelves Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelves in a dish- washer. To remove the stainless steel trim, pro- ceed as follows:  Place the door/bottle shelf with the ...

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care The following parts can be cleaned in Cleaning the interior and ac- the dishwasher: cessories The maximum temperature of the The appliance should be cleaned dishwasher program selected must regularly (at least once a month). not exceed 131°F (55°C). Clean up any spills, stains, or food Contact with natural dyes from car- immediately.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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. The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high.
  • Page 60 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 61 The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged and needs to be  Contact Miele Service. replaced. Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli- ...
  • Page 62 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The  symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You can-  Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select- not switch the appli- ing additional settings”, section “Activating and de- ance off.
  • Page 63 If it has, cook it before freezing it again. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display.  Contact Miele Technical Service. There is a fault. “FE*” appears on the  Contact Miele Service. display.
  • Page 64 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 is on: The display is black and the appliance is cooling.
  • Page 65 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The LED lighting on one The shelf is not sitting correctly on the shelf sup- of the shelves is not ports. working.  Check that the shelf is positioned correctly on the shelf supports.
  • Page 66 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The LED lighting is not Liquid has come into contact with the LED lighting on working on any of the a shelf or the metal contacts in the left-hand shelf shelves. supports. The safety shut-off mechanism has switched off the LED lighting on all the shelves.
  • Page 67 Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The door to the Freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening Zone will not open be- and closing the door is preventing the door from cause it has been opening.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode  The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in “Demo mode”. In this mode, the control  Touch and hold the  button. panel and interior lighting are active but the compressor remains off. Turning on demo mode ...
  • Page 71 Information for dealers Turning off Demo mode The  symbol is illuminated in the dis- play.  Touch the  or  sensor so that the symbol 0 appears in the display (meaning: Demo mode is inactive).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.

  • Page 72: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation - The plug and power cord must not Installation information 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 73: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate class The air at the back wall of the appliance warms up. Therefore the cabinet must The appliance is designed for use within be constructed in such a way that en- a certain climate range (ambient tem- sures unhindered ventilation (see “Built- peratures) and should not be used out- in dimensions”).
  • Page 74 *INSTALLATION* Installation Lower ventilation slit If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila- tion openings, the ventilation open- The appliance can be ventilated via the ings must be larger than 31 square cabinet plinth with the ventilation grille inches.

  • Page 75: Cabinet Doors

    The cabinet door must be fitted cor- cabinet cabinet rectly and not under tension. door door Tip: Please also see the diagram and KFNS 37432 iD 37 lb 26 lb information on the following pages on  (17 kg) (12 kg) calculating the cabinet door height.
  • Page 76 *INSTALLATION* Installation Cabinet door dimensions  /  height of freezer section cabinet door   /  height of refrigerator section cabinet door   Refrigerator section cabinet door  Freezer section cabinet door  Refrigerator section appliance door  Freezer section appliance door  Fitted unit cover panel  Fitted unit cabinet base...
  • Page 77 *INSTALLATION* Installation – Height of freezer section cabinet 27 3/8" (695 mm) door  9/16" (15 mm) 1. The freezer section cabinet door 24 3/4" (629 mm) must be at least A = 27 3/8" (695 mm) to cover the bottom section 38 15/16" (989 mm) of the appliance. 70 3/8" (1788 mm) 2.

  • Page 78: Before Installing The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installing the appliance  Before installation, remove the bag of installation and other accessories from the appliance and remove the profile strip from the outer appliance door.  Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance ...
  • Page 79 *INSTALLATION* Installation Wall spacer at the back At a furniture depth of less than 21 3/4'' (553 mm), you can remove the wall spacer from the back of the appli- ance so that you can push the appli- ance right into the niche. Removing the wall spacer can in- crease energy consumption as there is then a smaller ventilation area.

  • Page 80: Installation Dimensions

    If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation that it has precisely the correct dimensions. The specified ventilation grille dimen- sions must be observed to ensure that the appliance functions correctly. Niche height Freezer Zone KFN 37432 iD, KFNS 37432 iD 69 3/4"-70 3/8" 27 3/8" (1,772–1,788 mm) (695 mm)

  • Page 81: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Doors

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of Changing the door hinges the appliance doors Always change the door hinging with The door hinges are set to enable the the assistance of another person. appliance doors to be opened wide. The appliance is supplied with right- However, if the opening angle of the hand hinging.
  • Page 82 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open both appliance doors.  Remove the door shelves/bottle shelves from the appliance door. Danger of injury! The hinges can snap closed. Leave them open.  Remove the covers , , , and .  Slightly loosen the hinge screws  and .
  • Page 83 *INSTALLATION* Installation Unscrew the soft-close mechanism  The soft-close mechanism folds in when dismantled.  Place the door with the front facing down on a stable surface.  Remove the soft-close mechanism  from the ball joint.  Undo the screws  completely. ...
  • Page 84 *INSTALLATION* Installation Fastening the soft-close mechanism  Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downwards.  Using a screwdriver, remove the ball joint  and screw it into the adjacent hole.  Now turn over the appliance door so that outer side faces upwards (hinges remain open).

  • Page 85: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Building in the appliance Two people are required to install the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid cabinet, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the cabinetry against tipping.  Push appliance doors  and  onto screws ...
  • Page 86 *INSTALLATION* Installation To install the appliance, you will need Parts required for installation: the following tools: All installation parts are number-coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. - For building the appliance into the niche:...
  • Page 87 *INSTALLATION* Installation - For installing the cabinet doors: Preparing the appliance  Position the appliance directly in front of the cabinet niche. All installation instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left-hand hinging, you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly.
  • Page 88 *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Tie a piece of string to the plug to “lengthen” the power cord; this will help you to push the appliance into position. Pull the power cord through the cabinet by the other end of the string so that the appliance can be connected to the power supply easily after installation.
  • Page 89 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Carefully remove the protective film from the sealing strip .  Stick the sealing strip  onto the side of the appliance on which the door will open, flush with the front.  Remove the cover . 1. Align the sealing strip with the bot- ...
  • Page 90 *INSTALLATION* Installation Important for cabinetry with door fit- tings (such as stubs and seals). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 1 5/8" (42 mm) to the front edges of the door fittings. ...
  • Page 91 *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the appliance in the niche  Push the loose securing bracket against the cabinet wall.  Push the appliance onto the cabinet  Fix the securing bracket  to the wall on the hinge side. cabinet wall with the screw . ...
  • Page 92 *INSTALLATION* Installation To give the appliance additional se- curity in the niche, push the rods sup- plied between the appliance and the cabinet base:  Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed ...

  • Page 93: Fitting The Cabinet Doors

    Fitting the cabinet doors An installation set or an extra pair of securing brackets is available from Miele Customer Service or from spe- cialist retailers for the installation of large or divided cabinet doors. Complete the following steps on both doors.
  • Page 94 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the cabinet door on a stable surface with the outer side facing downward.  Attach the side cover  to the mounting frame on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the cabinet door over and attach the handle (if required).
  • Page 95 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door. X: side adjustments  Hang the cabinet door on the adjust-  Move the cabinet door. ing bolts . Y: height adjustment  Screw nuts  loosely onto the ad- justing bolts. The distance between the appliance door and the mounting frame is set to Adjusting the position of the door 5/16"...
  • Page 96 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the cover.  While counterholding the adjusting  Fit the screws  into the holes . bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten Tip: Pre-drill the holes. the nuts .   The filler strip  must not protrude; it Risk of damage to the securing bracket and cover.
  • Page 97 *INSTALLATION* Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the cabi- net door and the housing unit. A dis- tance of approximately 1/16" (2 mm) is required.  Replace the top covers  and click them into place.  Close the covers on the securing brackets.

  • Page 98: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the appliance into the power  Danger of electric shock! supply. This allows coolant and refriger- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- The appliance must only be switched ulations.
  • Page 99 *INSTALLATION* Installation The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an in- an emergency so that the appliance can verter such as those used with an au- be quickly disconnected from the elec- tonomous energy source e.g. solar trical supply in case of an emergency.
  • Page 103 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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