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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 10 952 820

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 10 952 820...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 14 How to save energy.....................  15 Guide to the appliance .................. 17 Control panel ......................17 Symbols......................... 18 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Optional accessories..................... 21 Switching on and off ...................  23 Before using for the first time ................
  • Page 3 Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section.............  44 Different storage zones ..................44 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......45 Notes on buying food.................... 46 Storing food correctly.................... 46 Fruit and vegetable drawers ................46 Protein-rich food....................
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning the door seal ..................70 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................70 After cleaning ......................71 Replacing the charcoal filters ................71 Problem solving guide .................. 73 Noises........................ 85 Service........................ 86 Contact in case of malfunction ................86 Warranty ........................ 86 Information for dealers ..................

  • Page 5: Warning And 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 appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

  • Page 7: Technical Safety

    In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 8  If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger.  Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 9 – Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this appliance. This could damage the refrigeration appliance.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care  Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.  Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance.

  • Page 13: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Transport  Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.  Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...

  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of.

  • Page 15: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 16 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 17: Guide To The Appliance

    For confirming a selection (OK for the whole refrigeration appliance sensor) b Optical interface h For setting the temperature (for Miele Customer Service ( = warmer), Department only) selection sensor in settings mode c For selecting the refrigerator or...

  • Page 18: Symbols

     Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone  Miele@home Only visible when a communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed  Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display settings ...
  • Page 19 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) e Adjustable shelf f Bottle rack g Water container h Bottle shelf i Condensate channel and drain hole j Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer k Fruit and vegetable drawer l Ice cube drawer with automatic ice...

  • Page 20: Accessories Supplied

    Guide to the appliance Bottle holder Accessories supplied Bottle rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using The flexible ribs grip the bottles the bottle rack to save space. securely when the door is opened and The bottle rack can be placed at closed.

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal Optional accessories filters with holder A range of useful Miele accessories and Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant care products are available for your odours in the refrigerator section for appliance. improved air quality.
  • Page 22 (iOS® or Android™ operating systems). To use the Miele@mobile app or Miele@home features, such as the option to switch on SuperCool/ SuperFreeze, you must insert the WiFi...

  • Page 23: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the Packaging material sensors is all that is required to operate  Remove all packaging material from this appliance. the inside of the appliance. A tone will sound each time a sensor is Protective foil touched.
  • Page 24 Switching on and off When the refrigerator door is opened, Individual settings can be set for each the interior lighting comes on and the section. 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 control for the ...

  • Page 25: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off back on again The refrigerator section can also be switched back on again separately.  Touch the On/Off control. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated. The temperature display will go out and ...

  • Page 26: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If, during a long absence, the refrigeration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance.

  • Page 27: The Correct Temperature

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

  • Page 28: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the average, current temperature in and freezer sections are set the refrigerator section and the independently of one another.
  • Page 29 The correct temperature The following information shows in the If you have adjusted the temperature, display while the sensors are being wait for approx. 6 hours if the touched: appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is –...

  • Page 30: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The appliance will then continue to refrigerator section to its lowest setting work at normal power.

  • Page 31: Super Freeze Function

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super freeze Super freeze function The Super freeze function will switch Switch on Super freeze before putting itself off automatically after approx. 30 - fresh food into the freezer.  65 hours. The quantity of fresh food This helps food to freeze quickly and placed in the freezer will determine the retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours...

  • Page 32: Dynacool Function

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching on Dynamic cooling DynaCool function When the DynaCool function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will sink to the ...
  • Page 33 Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Dynamic cooling  Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section. The symbol for the refrigerator section is highlighted in yellow.  Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow.

  • Page 34: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a correct level again. The sensor for the warning system which ensures that the freezer section lights up again temperature in the freezer cannot rise constantly. unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open.

  • Page 35: Switching The Temperature Alarm Off Early

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm  Health risk caused by decomposing food. The appliance is fitted with a warning If the temperature in the freezer system to avoid increased energy remains above -18 °C for a long consumption and food becoming warm time, the frozen goods can start to if the door is left open.

  • Page 36: Switching The Door Alarm Off Early

    Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off if you wish.  Touch the sensor for switching off the door alarm. The alarm sound will stop. The alarm symbol  will continue to be lit up until the door is closed.

  • Page 37: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – The appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although the mistake alarm symbol ...

  • Page 38: Audible Signals

    Selecting further settings Audible signals  The appliance has audible signals including the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarm tones.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can switch the keypad tone or the lock is activated or deactivated: door alarm tone on or off but you 0: the safety lock is deactivated...

  • Page 39: Display Brightness

    Selecting further settings Display brightness  The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room.  Touch the  or sensor now to The display brightness can be adjusted select: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default 0: keypad tone off;...

  • Page 40: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode  The refrigeration appliance has a Sabbath mode to support the observance of religious customs.  By touching the  or  sensor you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: –...
  • Page 41 Selecting further settings Switching on Sabbath mode  Health risk caused by decomposing food. As any mains outage during Sabbath mode is not indicated, the frozen goods may thaw or defrost. This will  Touch the settings sensor. reduce the storage life of the food. Check whether the frozen goods All symbols available for selection will have started to defrost.

  • Page 42: Filter Replacement Indicator

    Selecting further settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Filter replacement indicator  the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on. The appliance is not supplied with  Switch off Sabbath mode after the filters with holder KKF-FF (Active Sabbath has passed.
  • Page 43 Selecting further settings  Press the OK button to confirm the selection. The most recently selected setting flashes and the  symbol lights up in the display.  Touch  or  to make your selection : Replacement indicator deactivated 1: Replacement indicator activated 2: Counter reset.

  • Page 44: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Tip: Do not store food in such a way  Risk of explosion due to that it touches the rear wall of the flammable mixes of gases. refrigerator section as it may freeze to Electrical components can cause the rear wall.

  • Page 45: 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 The coldest area in the refrigerator section is directly above the fruit and section vegetable drawer and at the back of the Not all food is suitable for refrigeration appliance.

  • Page 46: 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 appliance.

  • Page 47: 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 upwards to prevent food from touching the back Tip: Only move the appliance door of the appliance and freezing to it. shelves/bottle shelves when they are empty.

  • Page 48: 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 sits on telescopic runners and can be removed for loading and unloading, or cleaning.  Pull out the drawer as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out.

  • Page 49: Moving The Charcoal Filters

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active AirClean) holder are available as optional accessories (see “Accessories - optional accessories”). When storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): – Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept.

  • Page 50: 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, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...

  • Page 51: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food – Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before Hints on home freezing placing them in the freezer.
  • Page 52 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)  When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze If the ventilation slots are blocked the function for some time before placing cooling performance will decrease the food in the freezer (see and energy consumption will...

  • Page 53: Storage Time For Frozen Food

    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 even at a constant temperature of defrosted food. Defrosted food may -18 °C. Decomposition processes also only be re-frozen after it has been take place in frozen food, albeit at a cooked.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories When cooling drinks quickly in the Using the cool pack freezer, make sure bottles are not left in The cool pack prevents the temperature for more than one hour; otherwise in the freezer section from rising too they could burst, causing injury and quickly in the event of a power cut.

  • Page 55: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray Only make normal domestic quantities of ice cubes with the ice maker. After using the appliance for the first time, it can take up to 24 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice- cube maker and collect in the drawer.

  • Page 56: Water Container

    Making ice cubes Water container  Risk to health due to contaminated water.  Risk to health and risk of Bacteria can develop in water which damage due to contaminated water. has been sitting in the water The quality of the incoming water container or the water supply lines must conform to the requirements for for several days.

  • Page 57: Filling The Water Container

    Making ice cubes However, you can also use the cooled Filling the water container water in the water container at any time.  Switch the appliance on. The water container holds approx. 1 litre of water.  Pull the water container forwards to remove it.

  • Page 58: Switching The Ice-Cube Maker On And Off

    Making ice cubes Switching the ice-cube maker Making a large amount of ice on and off cubes The amount of ice cubes produced Make sure that the ice-cube drawer is depends on the temperature in the empty before switching on the ice- freezer.

  • Page 59: Changing The Size Of The Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes  By touching the  or  sensor, you Changing the size of the ice can now set the water volume you cubes require (E1 to E8): The size of the ice cubes depends on E1: low water volume the quantity of water being taken in.

  • Page 60: 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  Pull the ice cube drawer out slightly.  Press the On/Off button  on the ice cube maker, – until the indicator light comes on. The ice cube maker symbol  will appear in the display.

  • Page 61: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts The appliance 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 in the whilst the compressor is running.

  • Page 62: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the electronic module or the lighting. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be  Risk of damage due to moisture food safe. ingress. The steam from a steam cleaner can To avoid damaging all the surfaces of damage plastic and and electrical your appliance, do not use:...

  • Page 63: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker  Risk of damage due to incorrect operation.  Risk to health due to Hot or boiling water or the addition contaminated water. of cleaning agent (e.g. washing-up Bacteria can develop in water which liquid) can damage the water has been sitting in the water supply container.
  • Page 64 Cleaning and care  Wait until the ice cube tray has The “Rinse the ice cube maker” completed this rotation before setting can only be selected when the continuing. ice cube maker is switched on and the water container has been filled. The ice cube maker will then switch off.

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Ice-Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care Selecting the cleaning position Cleaning the ice-cube tray The setting can only be selected if the Clean the ice-cube tray: ice-cube maker is switched on. – Before switching off the ice-cube  Empty the ice-cube drawer. maker for a long period of time. –...

  • Page 66: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care  Remove the ice-cube drawer. Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning The ice-cube tray cannot be removed  Switch the refrigeration appliance off. and must be cleaned in situ. The display goes out and the cooling function is switched off. ...
  • Page 67 Cleaning and care When cleaning the water container, also ensure that the valve, the underside of the water container and the surface the water container sits on in the refrigerator are clean. Otherwise the water container will not sit correctly. ...
  • Page 68 Cleaning and care  Grasp the plastic surround on the Dismantling the adjustable shelf/ adjustable shelf with lighting left-hand side of the stainless steel trim at its rearmost point.  Risk of damage as a result of 1. Pull the plastic surround from the incorrect cleaning.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door Cleaning the interior and shelves accessories Remove the stainless steel trim before The appliance should be cleaned cleaning the door shelves in a regularly (at least once a month). dishwasher. Remove soiling immediately to To remove the stainless steel trim, prevent it from drying on.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Door Seal

    (with stainless steel trim cleaned on a regular basis with a removed) brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum – the adjustable shelves (with the trim cleaners) and strips removed) – the holder for the charcoal filter (optional accessory) ...

  • Page 71: After Cleaning

    6 months. can cool down quickly. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters  Switch on the Super cool function for can be obtained from Miele, from your a while so that the refrigerator section dealer or from Miele's website. can cool down quickly.
  • Page 72 Cleaning and care  Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the framed edge pointing downwards in the holder.  Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf, so that it clicks into position.

  • Page 73: Problem Solving Guide

    Check whether the mains 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. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
  • Page 74 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more too dusty. frequently and for  Do not block the ventilation gaps. longer periods of time.  Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. The temperature in the The appliance doors have been opened too refrigeration appliance...
  • Page 75 The indicator light flashes several times every flashing at the back of 5 seconds. the appliance at the A fault has occurred. bottom near the  Call Miele. compressor (depending The indicator light flashes regularly every on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for Not a fault.
  • Page 76 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The  symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You  Completely deactivate the safety lock (see cannot switch the “Selecting further settings – Activating and appliance off.
  • Page 77 Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display.  Call the Miele Service Department. There is a fault. “FE*” appears in the  Call the Miele Service Department. display.
  • Page 78 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The  symbol lights up Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appliance in the display, the to be presented in the showroom without the cooling appliance does not get system being switched on. Do not activate this setting cold, although the for domestic use.
  • Page 79 Problem solving guide Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Cause and remedy The ice cube maker will The appliance is not connected to the power supply not switch on. or is not switched on.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.
  • Page 80 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The ice cubes taste or The ice cube maker is in continuous use and should smell odd. be cleaned regularly.  Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply pipework regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice cube maker”).
  • Page 81 Danger of electric shock. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician.  Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
  • Page 82 This could cause injury to your eyes. Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class 1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glass or similar).  Replace the adjustable shelf with LED lighting. A replacement is available from Miele Service.
  • Page 83  Push the shelf in until it clicks into position.  Close the appliance door. The interior lighting will come on when the door is opened again. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.  Call Miele.
  • Page 84 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening zone will not open and closing the door is preventing the door from because it has been opening.

  • Page 85: Noises

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

  • Page 86: Service

    Service Contact in case of malfunction In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele Dealer or Miele Service. Contact information for Miele Service can be found at the end of this document. Please note that telephone calls may be...

  • Page 87: 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  Place your finger on the  sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there. the compressor remains switched off, so that the appliance does not cool down.
  • Page 88 Information for dealers Switching off Demo mode The  symbol is lit up in the display.  Touch the  or  sensor until 0 appears (means: Demo mode is switched off).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.

  • Page 89: Installation

    Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for the required safety of the appliance connection to an AC single-phase 220–...

  • Page 90: Installation

    Installation – The plug and power cable must not Installation touch the rear of the refrigeration Location appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance.  Danger of damage and injury – Do not plug in other appliances due to the refrigeration appliance behind this refrigeration appliance.

  • Page 91: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation  Danger of damage. In environments with high humidity  If the ventilation gaps given are condensation can build up on the not observed, the compressor will external appliance panels. run more frequently and for longer Condensate can cause corrosion on periods.
  • Page 92 Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Top ventilation gap plinth, housing unit and above the The ventilation gap at the top of the appliance must each provide an appliance can be constructed in unobstructed airflow of at least different ways: 200 cm²...

  • Page 93: Furniture Door Panel

    Installation Furniture door panel Appliance Gap X [mm] for different furniture edge radii B Horizontal and vertical gaps door Depending on the style of kitchen thickness furniture the thickness and edge radius A [mm] of the furniture door and the gap that R1.2 runs around the door, vertically and horizontally, are specified.

  • Page 94: Before Installing The Appliance

    – The bags (depending on model) fixing brackets should be used. These located inside the metal grille (heat are available to order from the Miele exchanger). Customer Service department or These are important for the correct dealers.
  • Page 95 Installation  Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch  (depending on model).

  • Page 96: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFN 37452 iDE 1772 – 1788...

  • Page 97: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Doors

    Installation Limiting the opening angle of Changing the door hinging the appliance doors Two people are needed for changing The door hinges are set to enable the the door hinging. appliance doors to be opened wide. The appliance is supplied right-hand However, if the opening angle of the hinged.
  • Page 98 Installation  Open both appliance doors.  Remove the shelves and bottle shelf from the door. Danger of injury! Do not close the hinges. Leave them open.  Remove covers , ,  and .  Slightly loosen screws  and  in the hinges.
  • Page 99 Installation To remove the soft-close mechanism  Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury.  Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface.  Undo screws  completely.  Remove the soft-close mechanism  ...
  • Page 100 Installation To secure the soft-close mechanism  Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards.  Undo ball joint  using a screwdriver and reposition and secure it as shown.  Now turn the appliance door over so that the outer side is now facing upwards (the hinges remain open).
  • Page 101 Installation  Push appliance doors  and  onto the pre-fitted screws  and , then tighten the screws  and .  Replace covers , ,  and .  Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far.

  • Page 102: Installing The Appliance

    Installation To install the appliance, you will need Installing the appliance the following tools: Two people are required for installing the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the housing unit against tipping.
  • Page 103 Installation – for fitting the furniture doors: All fitting 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 104 Installation Preparing the appliance  Position the appliance in front of the housing unit.  Screw fixing bracket  into the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door using hex screw .  Secure a second pair of fixing brackets  in the handle area of the door.
  • Page 105 Installation With 16 mm thick unit walls:  Clip spacers  and  on the right- hand side of the hinges.  Open both appliance doors.  Remove cover .  Secure the securing plate  using screws  loosely into the top left- hand side of the appliance.
  • Page 106 Installation  Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip .  Fix sealing strip  flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.  Push the appliance into the niche until all fixing brackets at the top and 1.
  • Page 107 Installation Securing the appliance in the niche On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc.): the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm.  Pull the appliance forwards by the appropriate dimension.
  • Page 108 Installation  Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed  Replace covers  and  on the fixing brackets.  Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall.  Secure fixing bracket  to the housing unit side wall with screw .

  • Page 109: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    Installation For additional stability of the Fitting the furniture doors appliance in the unit, push the rods The upper edge of the appliance supplied in underneath the appliance furniture doors should be aligned with between it and the floor of the housing the height of the furniture doors of the unit: adjacent kitchen units.
  • Page 110 Installation  Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push up the fitting aids  with the furniture front until they are at the same height as the doors of adjacent kitchen units.  Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
  • Page 111 Installation  Open the appliance door.  Slide the side cover  onto the fixing bracket on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if required).  Hang the furniture door onto the adjusting bolts .
  • Page 112 Installation Aligning the door  Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten nuts  - Side adjustments (X) on the appliance door with ring spanner .  Slide the furniture door.  Cover strip  must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
  • Page 113 Installation  Tighten all screws again.  Drill holes  in the furniture door and  Replace top cover , and click it into fit screws . Make sure the two place. metal edges are aligned (Symbol //).  Close the appliance door and the furniture door.
  • Page 114 Installation To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.  To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door.
  • Page 115 Tel: +65 6735 1191 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Fax: 011-46 900 001 Fax: +65 6735 1161 800-MIELE (64353) E-mail: customercare@miele.in E-Mail: info@miele.com.sg E-Mail: info@miele.ae Internet: www.miele.in Internet: www.miele.sg Website: www.miele.ae Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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