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1. m fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height m and push the glass shelves in one after the other The shelf with the raised edge must be at the back 31 Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh zone compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails and can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes m Pull out the compartment as far as it will go and then lift it up and out Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage m Carefully pull out the lid between the compartments slightly and lift it down and out m To replace it insert the compartment lid from beneath into the holders and push it back into place To replace the compartment m place it back on the fully extended runners The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment m Then push the compartment back in 32 Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24 hour period is given on the data plate Freezing capacity kg 24 hrs The maximum freezing capacity given on the data plate has been calculated according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan dard Freezing fresh food Fresh food sho
2. The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance P When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst Danger of injury and damage to the appliance P Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer s packaging regarding storage conditions and use by dates P Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance P Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Warning and Safety instructions P 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 gt Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time P If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks P Do not block t
3. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 55 Electrical connection AUS NZ All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to 220 240 V 50 Hz supply The voltage and frequency are given on the data plate Please ensure that these match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit 56 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Installation Do not place any appliance which gives off heat such as a toaster or microwave oven on top of this appliance as this would increase the appliance s energy consumption This appliance has side wall heating and can be installed side by side with another refrigeration appliance Please ask your supplier for details of suitable appliances Location This appliance should be installed in a dry we
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5. conditioning agent for stainless steel It is Important to do this every time the stainless steel surfaces are cleaned as the stainless steel conditioner protects the surfaces and helps prevent re soiling Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray The ice cubes are formed in a tray before they are dropped down into the drawer This tray should be cleaned regularly to remove any stale ice or water m Connect the appliance to the electricity supply m Open the top left drawer a little m Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker The indicator light will come on m Empty the ice cube drawer m Press the Or Off button on the ice cube maker and hold it pressed in for approx 10 seconds after about a second the ice cube maker will switch off and the indicator light will go out The indicator light will flash m Push the ice cube drawer in as far as it will go within the next 60 seconds The ice cube tray will then rotate into an angled position which makes it easier for cleaning m Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before continuing m Then take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance and clean it m Now clean the ice cube tray with hot water and a little washing up liquid or sterilising fluid Rinse thoroughly afterwards m Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker m Then put the ice cube drawer back in the appliance and close it The ice cube tray wil
6. food in portions Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Suitable packing material plastic freezer film freezer bags aluminium foil freezer containers m Expel as much air as possible from bags etc before sealing them to prevent freezer burn on food m Close the packaging tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits m Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer section m Vhen freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost Placing food in the freezer section Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer Large quantities should be placed directly on the glass cold plates to freeze the food quickly To do this take out the freezer drawers leaving the bottom drawer in the appliance The lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the appliance When removing the top drawers make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance They are important for trouble free operation of the applian
7. m touch the freezer sensor It will light up yellow Depending on which zone section you have selected you can select either Super cool or Super freeze or adjust the temperature Please refer to the relevant section for more information Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off m Touch the On Off sensor until all of the indicators go out If this does not happen the safety lock is still activated If the PerfectFresh zone is switched on the PerfectFresh zone and the freezer section will switch off one after the other The interior lighting will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off To switch the PerfectFresh zone off separately The PerfectFresh zone can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section This is useful e g whilst on holiday NS m Select the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh symbol will light up yellow m Touch the On Off sensor until the PerfectFresh symbol goes out The interior lighting will not come on when you open the door and the PerfectFresh zone is switched off Switching on and off The freezer section remains switched on and the Freezer symbol is lit up To switch the PerfectFresh zone back on again NAS m Select th
8. mechanism bracket as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door and undo screws 2 on the soft close mechanism m Using a flat bladed screwdriver slide the soft close door mechanism towards the handle side of the door and lever it out at the side m Then place it to one side 68 Removing the lower door m Close the lower appliance door m Pull the middle hinge pin upwards to remove it m Carefully lift the lower door off and place it to one side m Pull cover 49 off m Unscrew hinge plate turn it through 180 and fit it on the opposite side m Turn plastic cover 8 180 and refit it in the centre of hinge plate m Refit cover 40 on the opposite side Changing the door hinging m Remove cap 42 from the bush in the door and refit on the opposite side Refitting the lower door m Remove cover D by pulling it forwards m Pull cover 2 off m Screw foot into hinge pin as far as it will go With the help of another person carefully tilt the appliance backwards and pull hinge pin out Take care not to lose hinge bush Undo screws and take hinge plate off Remove cover 2 and refit on the opposite side Refit hinge plate onto the other side using the 2 outer screws To make it possible to align the door later do not replace the centre screw at this stage Unscrew part from hinge plate rotate it by 180 and refit into the
9. sensor m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display m ouch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode 40 Defrosting PerfectFresh zone Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use These are automatically removed and defrosted by the appliance The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated by defrosting collects in the condenser and is automatically dissipated by the condenser from time to time This enables the freezer section to remain permanently ice free while the food remains frozen This system will not cause food stored in the freezer to defrost 41 Cleaning and care A range of Miele cleaning and conditioning agents is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www miele shop com Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances such as sand soda acids chlorides or chemical solvents Non abrasive cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear For stainless steel surfaces use a suitable sta
10. site In a ventilated room In an enclosed unventilated room Protected from direct sunlight In direct sunlight Not situated near to a heat source radiator oven Situated near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate set in stages With a medium setting of 2 to 3 With a high setting the lower the temperature in the compartment the higher the energy consumption Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree digital display Cellar section 8 to 12 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C On appliances with winter setting please make sure that the winter PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C setting is switched off when the Freezer section 18 C ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the doors for necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of as possible coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and drinks to cool Placing hot food in the appliance down before placing them in the will cause the compressor to run appl
11. Department Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work What to do if the PerfectFresh zone or freezer section does not get cool m Check whether the relevant section is switched on The temperature display must be lit up m Check that the plug is correctly inserted into the socket and switched on m Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not tripped If it has contact the Miele Service Department the door to the freezer section will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone or freezer section is too low m Select a warmer temperature m Check that the doors have been closed properly m Has a large amount of fresh food been put placed in the appliance at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the appliance to fall automatically m Super cool has not yet switched itself off
12. Miele Operating and installation instructions with PerfectFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 14827 SDE ed To avoid the risk of accidents or efi GB HK damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 07 807 670 Contents Guide to the appliance iiis iles sss 5 Caring for the environment 7 Warning and Safety instructions 0 00 00 a 8 How to save energy 13 Switching on and off 14 Operating the appliance 0 14 SWITCHINGMON iti ana 14 Switchitig Off ian Poke ae rex ad abe Ein ae aw REYES ERE eye ee 15 To switch the PerfectFresh zone off separately 2222er 15 Switching off for longer periods of time 16 Settings moder cse meg RR PP eae hee Pee ae HL MERE IRE 16 Switching the sensor tones on off 17 Activating or deactivating the safety lock 2 2 2 2 css 17 The correct temperature Luua 19 ax In the PerfectFresh zone 19 Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone 19 Dnem Cooling eeoa a aea e aaa VER 20 Setting the temperature in the freezer section 20 Temperature range iate ae are cm Ree Powe a 21 Temperature display xx ego pede he he baw ua PERE ae aa 21 Changing the temperature display brightness 0 21 Alatri iaia ea e e ee aA 23 Temperature dan 112 uil peo ae pa 23 Boor USUI ese ached and des ee este TIED oe ii 24 Super cool and Super f
13. Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly m Once the freezer section has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and replace them in the freezer section m Switch off the Super freeze function as soon as the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder Active charcoal filters The active charcoal filters should be changed approx every 6 months e When the Change active charcoal filter indicator lights up red the active charcoal filters need to be changed To change the active charcoal filters m Pull the active charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the shelf m Take out the two filters and fit the new filters into the holder with the protruding cloth edge facing downwards m Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf so that it clicks into position To confirm the filters have been changed m Touch the Change active charcoal filter indicator for approx 2 seconds The indicator light will go out and the counter will be reset To delay changing the active charcoal filters If you do not have new active charcoal filters you can order them from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department You can switch off the Change active charcoal filter indicator early if you would prefer not to have the red indicator showing SEN m Touch the Change a
14. ce Each drawer and each of the glass cold plates can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg m Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible m Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game the glass cold plates between the drawers can be removed To do this m Remove the freezer drawers and carefully slide out the glass cold plates Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time in months which various foods can be stored for effectively Where the storage time given on the packaging differs follow the advice on the packaging QU S vc DRM 2 3 months Cakes ice cream stew 3 5 months Fish mushrooms bread 6 8 months Pork veal poultry 10 12 months Beef fruit vegetables 35 Freezing and storing food Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways inamicrowave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting atroom temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the ot
15. cian authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger R600a gt This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the System This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling System are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes In the event of any damage avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice gt The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance P Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connec
16. ck indicator light only visible when the Safety lock is activated 8 Temperature display for the PerfectFresh zone and freezer section alb 4 X e jii Sensor for switching between the PerfectFresh zone and the freezer section top PerfectFresh symbol bottom Freezer symbol Sensor for setting a higher temperature A Alarm off sensor only visible when the door or temperature alarm sounds Change active charcoal filter indicator only visible when the active charcoal filters need to be changed Guide to the appliance CD Bottle rack 2 Adjustable shelf 3 Active charcoal filter holder Control for setting the humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartments 8 PerfectFresh zone compartments Condensate channel and drain hole 2 Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker Freezer drawers with freezer calendar j NN Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these mate
17. ctive charcoal filter indicator for approx 2 seconds The Change active charcoal filter indicator will go out 45 Active charcoal filters If you have delayed changing the active charcoal filters and the indicator is not lit up you will need to reset the counter when you replace the active charcoal filters via the settings mode VEN m Touch and leave your finger on the V sensor m At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the V sensor m Leave your finger on the V sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until h appears in the display m ouch the On Off sensor m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until h 2 appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor for approx 2 seconds to confirm The counter is now reset m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode 46 Useful tip When you are storing foods with a strong smell such as ripe cheeses place the holder containing the active charcoal filters on the shelf where the food is going to be stored change the active charcoal filters early if required remembering to reset the counter and place more active charcoal filters in holders in the appliance Active charcoal filters and holders can be obtained from your Miele dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts
18. d shut without being obstructed When installed next to a wall a distance of approx 55 mm must be maintained on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance so that the doors and the handles have 0 Top box sufficient space for opening 2 Appliance Housing unit Wall The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run To match the height of the rest of the kitchen the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate The cross section of the air outlet under the room ceiling must be at least 300 cm to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption 76 77 78 79 United Kingdom Miele Co Ltd Fairacres Marcham Road Abingdon Oxon OX14 1TW Tel 0845 365 0555 Fax 0845 365 0777 Customer Contact Centre Tel 0845 365 6600 E mail info miele co uk Internet www miele co uk Australia Miele Australia Pty Ltd ABN 96 005 635 398 1 Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield VIC 3180 Tel 03 9764 7130 Fax 03 9764 7149 Internet www miele com au China Miele Shanghai Suite 4105 06 Plaza 66 1266 Nanjing Road West Jing An District Shanghai 200040 PRC Tel 86 21 6288 4200 Fax 86 21 6288 4100 E mail mieleshanghai cn mi
19. d work P While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated 10 P The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall Socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been disconnected or or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where this is applicable P Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used P This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer gt The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the mains water supply P Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice cube maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person Warning and Safety instructions gt The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply P Before making plumbing connect
20. e PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh sensor lights up yellow then touch the On Off sensor until the temperature display lights Up or m Switch the appliance off and then back on again The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the PerfectFresh zone door is opened Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday m switch the appliance off m switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug m empty and clean the ice cube tray m close the stopcock for the water inlet m clean the appliance out and m leave the doors ajar to air the appliance 16 If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Settings mode Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode To enter or leave the settings mode To switch the sensor tones on off b see Switching on and off To confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed see Active charcoal filters To switch the safety lock on off see Switching on and off T
21. e alarm off sensor will light up constantly and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will continue to flash until the door has been closed 24 Super cool and Super freeze Super cool The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature throughout the PerfectFresh zone to its lowest setting depending on the room temperature Switching on Super cool Super cool is particularly recommended for the faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink EE m Select the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh symbol will light up yellow m Touch the Super cool sensor It will light up yellow The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled ER m Select the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh symbol will light up yellow m Touch the Super cool sensor It will dim to a pale yellow colour The appliance will continue running at normal power 25 Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitami
22. ection does touch the door seal when the door is opened m Realign mounting plate with grub screws until the mounting plate and the side section of the handle are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned Align the upper door using the long with the housing after they have been outer slots in the middle hinge plate fitted In the following illustration the door is shown open to make it easier to see what you have to do Align the lower door using the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate m Slightly loosen both screws 3 m Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right m Then tighten screws m Remove centre screw from the hinge plate m Slightly loosen both outer screws m Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right m Then tighten screws 2 again Screw D does not need to be refitted 15 Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 55 mm in the middle of the door This enables the doors to be opened an
23. ectly against a wall 57 Installation Aligning the appliance m Ensure that you unscrew foot 3 from the hinge plate to level the appliance door m To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied m f necessary also align the two rear adjusting devices using a socket wrench Turn the adjusting device clockwise to raise the appliance up at the back 58 Installation Appliance dimensions A KFN 14827 SDE ed 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm 59 Installing in a side by side combination To avoid a build up of condensation and resultant damage refrigerators and freezers should not normally be installed side by side However this appliance has side wall heating and can be installed side by side with certain other Miele appliances Your dealer will be able to advise you on which models are suitable Installation m This appliance must be installed to the left of any refrigerator when viewed from the front The side wall heating in the right hand wall is designed to prevent the build up of condensation between the two appliances m Place the two appliances as close as possible to their final position so that they can be aligned for any unevenness in the floor The backs of the appliances still need to be kept accessible to complete the installation 60 Joining the two appliances together You will need a spirit level spanners a torq
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25. en built in Connection to the water inlet Before making plumbing connections ensure the appliance is disconnected from the mains electricity supply Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with thread m Connect the stainless steel hose to the stopcock m Ensure that it is screwed into position correctly Before using the appliance for the first time the water inlet pipe should be purged of air by a qualified and competent person To do so the stainless steel hose should be filled as far as possible with water before being connected to the solenoid valve Mop up any spillages with a cloth 53 Mains water connection m The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back m Ensure that the hose is fitted correctly and that it is water tight m Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks m The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply m Push the appliance into its final position When doing so make sure that the stainless steel hose is not kinked or damaged After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer 54 Electrical connection IRL U K ZA All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and nati
26. et will flash in the display The following information shows in the display when the sensors are touched Touching a sensor once the last temperature selected flashes Each subsequent touch of a sensor adjusts the temperature shown in 1 C steps Leaving a finger on the sensor changes the temperature continuously When the highest or lowest temperature in the range is reached the V or A sensor disappears Approx 5 seconds after taking your finger off a sensor the average current temperature of the freezer is automatically shown If you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low you will need to adjust it again Temperature range The temperature in the freezer section can be adjusted from 14 C to 28 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature display During normal operation the temperature displays on the control panel show the temperature in the middle of the PerfectFresh zone and the temperature in the war
27. he hinge plate and insert pin from above so that the right angle fits into the recess m Clip cover into position Changing the door hinging Make sure that cover fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected m Remove retaining clip m Replace panel 2 onto the soft close mechanism from above clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top m Close the upper door 73 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly m Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws 2 Mounting plate must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case m tighten both grub screws with a suitable allen key until mounting plate 8 lines up correctly m Then tighten all 4 fixing screws m Slide the side section of the handle into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place 74 It is important to check that the side section of the handle does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side s
28. he ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance P The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges 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 a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature P Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit 12 Disposal of your old appliance gt Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives gt Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and safety instructions How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation
29. her food cold inasteam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging or ina covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked 36 Cooling drinks To cool drinks quickly place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super cool function If bottles are however placed in the freezer section for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries herbs and vegetables They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted m Space the food out loosely on the tray 3 m Hang the tray in one of the upper freezer drawers Leave the food for 10 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the
30. hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate Refit cover on the opposite side With the help of another person carefully tip the appliance back and refit hinge pin from below into hinge plate The notch at the bottom of the hinge plate should face forwards Replace hinge bush on hinge pin Refit cover Place the lower door onto hinge pin from above Close the lower appliance door 69 Changing the door hinging m Insert the soft close mechanism back into the door starting at the right m Fit hinge pin into middle hinge hand side plate in the lower door Replacing the lower soft close door mechanism ee m Slide the soft close mechanism back into the door as far as it will go towards the appliance using a flat headed screwdriver m Remove cover from panel rotate it by 180 and refit it on the The screw holes on the left and right other side must line up perfectly m First screw the soft close mechanism onto the appliance side then onto the handle side pushing it firmly towards the appliance Changing the door hinging m Attach panel 2 to soft close mechanism bracket m Align bracket 2 to the hinge plate and insert pin from above so that the right angle fits into the recess m Click cover back into place Make sure that cover 9 fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the p
31. hut Do not remove the clip until told to do so m Carefully prise open 9 from above and below using a flat bladed screwdriver m Push hinge pin up and out from underneath using a flat bladed screwdriver m Remove cover 3 The soft close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance m Remove panel 65 Changing the door hinging m Slide soft close mechanism bracket Removing the upper door as far as it will go towards the handle side of the door and undo screws on the soft close mechanism m Gently loosen cover 9 by carefully inserting a flat bladed screwdriver m Using a flat bladed screwdriver slide IRIS TS gap the soft close door mechanism m Remove cover 8 together with towards the handle side of the door retainer EISEN ANDERE m Then separate retainer 9 from cover m Then place it to one side 8 by pushing it slightly to the left and then pulling the cover forwards and off m Rotate by 180 m Then fit cover from the front over retainer and push it over to the right The writing must be visible m Unscrew hinge part 49 turn through 180 and fit to the opposite side If necessary drill pilot holes for the Screws m Remove cover by sliding it forwards from the back and then lifting it off m Remove cover 2 by pulling it upwards 66 Changing the door hinging Caution The upper door is not secure as soon as the uppe
32. iance for a long time as the appliance will have to work harder to lower the temperature Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost Do not over fill the appliance to allow air to circulate Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment A layer of ice hinders the cold when a layer of ice 0 5 cm thick has built up from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption 13 Switching on and off Before using for the first time The stainless steel surface has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation m Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in m After removing the protective foil treat external surfaces with a suitable stainless steel conditioning agent available from www miele shop com Important Stainless steel conditioner gives long lasting protection and helps to prevent resoiling m Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Important To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between 1 and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Active charcoal filters Active Air Clean charcoal filters m Place the ac
33. ient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the PerfectFresh zone The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 2 C Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone can be raised or lowered e g if you want to use it for storing items like fish ER m Select the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh symbol will light up yellow m You can now adjust the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone by touching the V sensor You can choose from settings b 1t0o5 9 b I Lowest temperature b 9 Highest temperature By touching the V sensor the temperature will get colder sensor the temperature will get warmer The setting being set will flash in the display The following information shows in the display when the sensors are touched Touching a sensor once the last setting selected flashes The correct temperature Each subsequent touch of a sensor changes the setting incrementally Leaving a finger on the sensor changes the setting continuously Approx 5 seconds after taking your finger off a sensor the current setting of the PerfectFresh zone is automatically shown The settings 5 7 to 5 9 have specific temperature ranges alloca
34. il it is in the correct position Z m Secure the brackets at the sides using hex screws AD supplied Do not drill holes for these screws in the appliance To avoid vibrations neither the brackets nor the screws should touch the pipework on the backs of the appliances m Connect both appliances to the electricity supply as described under Electrical connection m Carefully push the two appliances back into their final position It is easier if you raise the appliances at the front and roll them back on their rear rollers The height of the appliances can be aligned again if necessary 62 m Position the long stainless steel trim 1 in the gap making sure that it is located above bracket Pressing both ridges along the trim together as you do so makes it easier to fit the trim into the gap m Carefully work the stainless steel trim into the gap Use a soft cloth to do this to avoid denting the trim m Carefully remove the protective foil from the stainless steel trim Installing in a side by side combination m Push short trim 43 into the gap at the top of the appliances Make sure that the gap in the trim faces the front The trim must sit flush with the top of the appliances at the front Fit cover 49 in the space between the control panels Make sure that the outer edges of the cover are flush with the control panels The cover can be pulled out to adjust it to the right size The gap i
35. in a good condition Hints on home freezing 34 The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing Grapes lettuce radishes sour cream mayonnaise eggs in their shells onions whole raw apples and pears To retain colour taste and vitamin C vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed To blanch bring a large saucepan of water to the boil immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2 3 minutes depending on variety Remove and plunge into ice cold water to cool quickly Drain and pack ready for freezing Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer Packing m Freeze
36. in is protected m Remove retaining clip m Replace panel 2 onto the soft close mechanism from above clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top m Close the lower appliance door Refitting the upper door m hen fit the top door on middle hinge pin m Close the upper door m Fit hinge plate 12 onto the opposite side and secure it with screws 3 If necessary drill pilot holes for the Screws or use a battery operated screwdriver m Refit cover on the opposite side m Align the door with the appliance housing using the long slot in the lower hinge plate Then tighten the Screws 71 Changing the door hinging Replacing the upper soft close door mechanism m Remove cover from panel rotate it by 180 and refit it on the other side m Insert the soft close mechanism back into the door starting at the right hand side m Slide the soft close mechanism back into the door as far as it will go towards the appliance using a flat headed screwdriver The screw holes on the left and right must line up perfectly 72 m First screw the soft close mechanism onto the appliance side then onto the handle side pushing it firmly towards the appliance m Attach panel 2 to soft close mechanism bracket 4 m Push the cover 9 on from the side so that the openings for the pin are vertically aligned m Align bracket 9 to t
37. inless steel conditioning agent Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call Before cleaning m Switch the appliance off switch off at the socket and remove the plug 42 m Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place m Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be handwashed only m Clean the appliance at least once a month Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary m After cleaning wipe the outer casing interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the doors open to air the appliance for a short while Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with a proprietary stainless steel cleaning agent following the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging m After cleaning stainless steel surfaces should be treated with a
38. ions ensure the appliance is disconnected from the mains electricity supply P In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Correct use P Never handle frozen food with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food Danger of frost burn P Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion P Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue P Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked P Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode P Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer
39. l delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone have a control which is used to adjust the relative humidity Set the control at the relative humidity level required 666 high humidity 6 low humidity If high humidity 666 is selected a humidity level of 90 can be achieved when the compartment is full The humidity depends strongly on the type and quanltiy of food being stored Using the PerfectFresh zone efficiently Please take into account that high humidity is only achieved and effective if the food is stored unwrapped or loosely wrapped The high humidity setting 666 is ideal for storing freshly harvested products such as vegetables salad herbs mushrooms and home grown seasonal fruit When the low humidity setting 6 is selected the atmosphere inside the PerfectFresh compartment is the same as in a refrigerator With the low humidity amp selected the PerfectFresh compartment is ideal for storing particularly sensitive foods such as fresh fish shellfish meat poultry sausages dairy products and salad Please n
40. l return to its original position The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again after a maximum of 6 hours If the ice cube maker has not been used for a while it is important to clean the ice cube tray before using it again If you have used a solution of water and washing up liquid to clean it discard the ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes as they are not suitable for consumption Ventilation gaps m The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance 43 Cleaning and care Door seals Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way 44 After cleaning m Replace all shelves and accessories in the PerfectFresh zone m Place food back in the PerfectFresh zone close the appliance doors insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance on m Switch on the
41. ll ventilated room It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 16 C to 43 C SN ST 10 C to 38 C SN T 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal temperatures in the appliance to rise with the risk of frozen food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air atthe back of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventilation the air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation m Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance m Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance m Carefully push the appliance into position The appliance can be placed dir
42. m Super freeze has not yet switched itself off the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long m Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty m Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty m The doors have been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing m Check that the doors have been closed properly the compressor runs continuously To save energy the compressor runs at a lower speed but for longer when less cooling is required 47 Problem solving guide the frozen food is thawing because the freezer section is too warm Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed m If so raise the temperature of the room Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the freezer section to become too warm food has frozen together Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully the alarm sounds and the alarm off sensor is flashing The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone or the freezer section has risen above the set temperature because m the door has been opened too frequently or large amounts of fresh food have been placed in the appliance at once m the ventilation gap
43. mest part of the freezer section Changing the temperature display brightness The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room VEN m Touch and leave your finger on the V sensor m At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the V sensor m Leave your finger on the V sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until d appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor 21 The correct temperature m The temperature display brightness can now be changed by touching the V sensor d G Maximum brightness d 1 Reduced brightness d Return to menu The old setting lights up and your newly selected setting flashes m ouch the On Off sensor to confirm the new setting m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display m ouch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode 22 Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the appliance cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Temperature alarm An alarm will sound if the temperature becomes too warm The alarm off sensor will flash red and the Freezer symbol will flash The alarm will so
44. mins The important factors for this are the storage temperature and the humidity The correct combination of temperature and humidity is a unique feature of the PerfectFresh zone Food can be stored for up to three times longer in the PerfectFresh zone than in a standard refrigerator Storage temperature The optimum storage temperature for fresh food which is not sensitive to the cold is 0 2 C This is the temperature range which is automatically maintained in the PerfectFresh zone Food can be stored there at this temperature without loss of freshness for considerably longer than in a stan dard refrigerator as the deterioration process is decelerated at this temperature Humidity level The closer the storage humidity is to the humidity content of the food the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the food is largely retained Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator or PerfectFresh zone Not all food is suitable for refrigeration as some food is sensitive to cold Cucumbers for example become glassy aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet Tomatoes and oranges loose their aroma and the peel on citrus fruits hardens Food which is sensitive to cold includes Pineapple pomegranate bananas advocados mangos papaya passion fruit citrus fruit Fruit which is not yet ripe Aubergines egg plant cucumbers potates peppers capiscum t
45. n the cover must face downwards to fit properly over the long stainless steel trim m Refit cover Please align the handles on both doors if necessary See Changing the door hinging 63 Changing the door hinging To change the door hinging you will need the following tools a cross slotted screwdriver a flat bladed screwdriver a selection of Torx screwdrivers aspanner Two people are needed for changing the door hinging Removing the door handles m Pull door handle towards you Side section 2 slides back m Pull side section 2 out of the guides on the mounting plate m Undo the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle m Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes 64 Changing the door hinging Removing the soft close mechanism for the upper door m Open the upper door m Prise open from the soft close mechanism by inserting a flat bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and easing it off bit by bit Take care not to damage the door seal If the door seal becomes damaged the door will no longer close properly and cooling will be impaired m Slide panel towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance m Fit restraining clip supplied with the appliance onto soft close mechanism The restraining clip stops the hinge from snapping s
46. ns flavours and appearance Super freeze is not necessary when placing food in the freezer that is already frozen when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand E m Select the freezer section The Freezer symbol will light up yellow m Touch the Super freeze sensor It will light up yellow 26 The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 65 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 18 C or colder has been reached in the freezer section E m Select the freezer section The Freezer symbol will light up yellow m Touch the Super freeze sensor It will dim to a pale yellow colour The appliance will continue running at normal power Using the PerfectFresh zone efficiently For every type of food there are ideal storage conditions to ensure it stays fresh as long as possible retaining both flavour and vita
47. o change the brightness of the temperature display d see The correct temperature To set the water intake time for the ice cube maker P see Making ice cubes Switching on and off The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in the settings mode As soon as the door is closed the door alarm is activated again Switching the sensor tones on off The sensor tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated m Touch and leave your finger on the V sensor m At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the V sensor m Leave your finger on the V sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until 5 appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor m By touching the V sensor you can now select whether the sensor tones are switched on or off b G Sensor tones are switched off b 7 Sensor tones are switched on 5 Return to menu The old setting lights up and your newly selected setting flashes m Touch the On Off sensor to confirm the new setting m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode Activating or deactivating the safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently m Touch and leave your finger on the V sens
48. of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can What causes them and what can you do about easily rectify them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking Check all removable items and refit them correctly Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other Separate them The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 51 After Sales Guarantee In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact your Miele Dealer or Miele see back cover for contact details When contacting your Dealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for con
49. omatoes courgettes Some hard cheeses e g Parmesan When shopping for 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 Time out of the refrigerator e g during transportation should be kept to a minimum For example do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long Once food has started to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating 27 Using the PerfectFresh zone efficiently Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks Food must not touch the back wall of the PerfectFresh zone as it may freeze to the back wall What are the advantages of the PerfectFresh zone As food remains fresh for up to three times as long the advantages for you are fresher tastier food greater convenience due to practical storage and greater savings due to quality preservation 28 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments The coldest areas in the PerfectFresh zone are in the compartments Use the compartments in the PerfectFresh zone for al
50. onal safety regulations BS 7671 in the UK The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a c single phase 220 240 V 50 Hz supply Please ensure that the connection data quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device RCD with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier WARNING
51. open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case then the interior lighting is defective m Call the Service Department The LED lighting may only be repaired or changed by a service technician Danger of injury and damage Should the cover be damaged or need to be removed due to damage exercise caution Never look at the lighting with optical instruments magnifying glass or similar 49 Problem solving guide the floor of the PerfectFresh zone is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked m Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced 50 Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr Humming noise made by the motor compressor This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on Blubb blubb A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes Click Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Remember that the noise
52. or m At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the V sensor m Leave your finger on the V sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until v appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor m By touching the V sensor you can now select whether the safety lock is switched on or off u The safety lock is deactivated u I The safety lock is activated u Return to menu Switching on and off The old setting lights up and your newly selected setting flashes m Touch the On Off sensor to confirm the new setting m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor You have now left the settings mode The safety lock indicator fj will light up in the temperature display when the safety lock has been activated 18 The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance Micro organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro organisms Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open the more food that is stored in it the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the amb
53. ote that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Always keep these foods covered or wrapped Exception Meat The surface of the meat dries out slightly helping to prevent the growth of bacteria which results in the meat lasting longer To prevent the risk of bacterial cross contamination and meat deteriorating do not let one type of meat come into direct contact with another type Can all types of food be stored together Do not place all types of food together in one drawer Some types of food do not store well together Aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another e g carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily Some food also gives off a natural gas ethylene which speeds up the rate at which other food perishes Examples of fruit and vegetables which produce a large amount of this natural gas are Apples apricots pears nectarines peaches plums avocados figs blueberries melons and beans Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Example Broccoli should not be stored with apples as apples produce a large amount of natural gas to
54. r and collect in the drawer Thereafter when the ice cube maker is switched off and then on again it will take up to a maximum of 6 hours for ice cubes to be produced 38 To ensure that the water pipes are thoroughly flushed through before use ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed This applies not only to when the appliance is installed for the first time but also if the appliance has been out of use for a longer period e g whilst on holiday Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the temperature in the freezer section The lower the temperature the more ice cubes are produced within a certain time frame Ice cube production is halted automatically as soon as the ice cube drawer is full If you require a large amount of ice cubes m replace the full ice cube drawer with the drawer beside it on the right The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again as soon as this new drawer has been placed in position and closed properly Making ice cubes Switching off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes u m Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out If the ice cube maker is switched off the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer fo
55. r freezing fresh food and storing frozen food Clean the ice cube tray if the ice cube maker is going to be switched off for a long period of time Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker The size of the ice cubes produced depends on the water pressure present and the water intake time which has been set for the ice cube maker If the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes the water pressure is low In order to produce larger ice cubes the water intake time for the ice cube maker needs to be prolonged m Switch the ice cube maker on VEN m Touch and leave your finger on the V sensor m At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the V sensor m Leave your finger on the V sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until 2 appears in the display m Touch the On Off sensor 39 Making ice cubes m The length of the water intake time for the ice cube maker can now be adjusted by touching the V sensor E 1 Shortest water intake time E amp Longest water intake time E Return to menu The old setting lights up and your newly selected setting flashes m Touch the On Off sensor to confirm the new setting m Touch the V sensor repeatedly until appears in the display m ouch the On Off
56. r hinge plate is removed m Close the upper door m Undo screws 3 in upper hinge plate and pull it upwards and off m Carefully lift the upper door off and place it to one side m Make sure that you leave the hinge pin in the hinge plate in the middle of the appliance as otherwise the lower door will be unsecured m Then fit cover 8 together with retainer on the opposite side m Refit cover on the opposite side Removing the lower soft close door mechanism m Open the lower door m Prise open from the soft close mechanism by inserting a flat bladed screwdriver into the gap from above and easing it off bit by bit Take care not to damage the door seal If the door seal becomes damaged the door will no longer close properly and cooling will be impaired m Slide panel towards the appliance and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance m Fit restraining clip supplied with the appliance onto soft close mechanism The restraining clip stops the hinge from snapping shut Do not remove the clip until told to do so m Carefully remove cover 4 from the side using a flat bladed screwdriver m With the help of another person tip the appliance back slightly 67 Changing the door hinging m Push hinge pin up and out from underneath The soft close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance m Remove panel m Slide soft close
57. re in the freezer dn appears in the temperature display The demonstration function is activated m Call the Service Department you cannot switch the ice cube maker on m Check whether the appliance is connected to the electricity supply the ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes m Vas the water inlet pipe purged of air by a qualified and competent person before the appliance was used for the first time m Check whether the ice cube maker is switched on m Check whether the freezer section is switched on m Check whether the water inlet is open m Check that the ice cube drawer has been closed properly It can take up to 24 hours to produce the first ice cubes the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes The size of ice cubes which are produced over a certain period of time will depend on the water pressure present If the ice cube maker is only producing small ice cubes the water pressure is low m Lengthen the water intake time for the ice cube maker see Making ice cubes the indicator light on the ice cube maker flashes The ice cube tray is in its cleaning position see Cleaning and care If this is not the case then there is a fault m Call the Service Department you cannot switch the appliance off The safety lock has been activated the interior lighting in the PerfectFresh zone is not working Was the door left
58. reeze 0 o lli i ll eee 25 SUPE COG cs sexo reden Ea Ft pede datei ubt dabas 25 SUPE Te6Z6 4 te cea b aa Bun IE et 26 Switching on Super freeze 2 2 sess 26 Using the PerfectFresh zone efficiently 0 27 Storage temperature ti nete eiie o a 27 Humidity level ss ede gente sax eek en BERS EUER d REA dns 27 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator or PerfectFresh zone 27 When shopping for food n ouaaa aaae 27 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments 222 222 28 Unpacked meat and vegetables 30 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings 31 MOVING thie shelVes scena donc denos E EROR E DOOR Seed REOR I eae 31 elsi p Tr 31 Freezing and storing food 33 Maximum freezing capacity 33 Freezing fresh food 33 Storing frozen food 0 33 Home freezing por e ose eR Deed ar ian 34 Hints on home freezing 0 0 see 34 PACKING spaced rm 34 Before placing food in the freezer section n nauau naaa 35 Placing food in the freezer section 35 Freezing large RETIS praline i fa ae En 35 Freezer calendar 35 Beier CET 36 Cooling driDKS s Rr Eua de RR CE e Rd 36 Freezer tray des Y os a ee pO pdt 36 GOOl PACK x de cox ds pan Oed SUL ia d E rei 37 Making ice cubes else 38 Setting the water intake time for the ice cube maker 39 Detrosting 2 214025 iI vada RR a 41 Cleaning and care eee 42 Cleaning the outer casing
59. rials away please ensure that they are recycled Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot In this way refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained and will not leak out into the environment Warning and Safety instructions This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements Improper use can however present a risk of both personal injury and material damage To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time They contain important notes on the installation safety operation and care of the appliance Keep these instructions in a safe place and pas
60. s are blocked Once the problem has been resolved and the correct temperature has been reached the alarm indicator will go out and the alarm will stop bars light up in the temperature display Check the temperature displays about 6 hours after switching on the appliance Only temperatures within the 48 range the appliance can display will be shown _F appears in one of the temperature displays There is a fault Call the Service Department the Change active charcoal filter indicator is red m Replace the active charcoal filters You can order replacement filters via your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department nA appears in the temperature display The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut m Touch the alarm off sensor whilst n is lit up in the display The alarm will stop and the temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section during the power cut Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of food in the freezer If it has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as soon as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Problem solving guide The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minute The display will then revert to showing the current temperatu
61. s them on to any future user Correct application P This appliance is intended for domestic use only for the cool storage of food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food freezing fresh food and for preparing ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation P This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children P This appiance is not a toy To avoid the risk of injury do not allow children to play with it or near it or to play with the controls Neither should they be allowed to swing on the doors Please supervise young children whilst you are using it Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety P Before setting up the appliance check it for any externally visible damage Do not install and use a damaged appliance A damaged appliance is dangerous gt If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service techni
62. tact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of delivery However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk 52 Mains water connection Notes on connecting to the mains water supply Connection to the mains water supply should only be carried out by a qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local regulations The water quality must conform to the requirements for drinking water in the country the appliance is being installed in This appliance complies with IEC 61770 and EN 61770 ATS 5200 101 in Australia All items used for connecting the appliance to the mains water supply must comply with the current national and local safety regulations in the country in which the appliance is being installed The appliance is only suitable for connection to the cold water supply The water pressure flow rate must be between 1 5 and 6 bar The stainless steel hose is 1 5 m long This may only be lengthened by means of a Miele extension hose This extension hose is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department and must only be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter A stopcock must be provided between the stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary The stopcock should be easily accessible after the appliance has be
63. ted in accordance with these operating and installation instructions P Before connecting the appliance make sure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and connected load match the mains electricity supply This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt gt 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 danger of overheating Warning and Safety instructions gt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system e g electric shock P Installation maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorise
64. ted to them The temperature itself will not appear in the display b 5 is the default setting for the PerfectFresh zone If a setting of 5 7 to 5 4 is selected the temperature can fall below 0 C Food could freeze Dynamic cooling The dynamic cooling fan automatically switches on when the cooling system for the PerfectFresh zone switches on It distributes the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree 20 n the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms Setting the temperature in the freezer section N m Select the freezer section The Freezer symbol will light up yellow m You can now use the arrow sensors on either side of the temperature display to set the temperature you require By touching the V sensor the temperature will get colder sensor the temperature will get warmer The correct temperature The temperature being s
65. the interior and accessories 42 Cleaning the ice cube tray 43 Ventilation gaps sederet i dee eoe ere e a 43 DOOr SCalS iii Bine Drake pei en 44 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 0 44 Active charcoal filters 45 To change the active charcoal filters esses 45 Problem solving guide 0 0 eee 47 QDIII MP 51 After Sales Guarantee ilii ili il i i sss 52 Mains water connection 53 Notes on connecting to the mains water supply i 53 Connection to the water Inlet 53 Electrical connection IRL U K ZA 55 Electrical connection AUS NZ 56 Contents Installation 2460440804454 ai 57 LOCAUON is orta ie Raed fees BAe Be p dog eatin 57 Climate range 0 57 Ventilation 0 57 INstallationi u 48 een lierna Verda doe ee 57 Aligning the ap PANGS uu ren e ee Pee ea ae ien 58 Appliance dimensions 0 iiis 59 Installing in a side by side combination 60 Installation a vase REPE a e an 60 Joining the two appliances together liiis eee 60 Changing the door hinging 0 00 00 cee eee 64 Aligning the appliance doors 75 Building in the appliance 76 Guide to the appliance y D amp V I j i On Off sensor for the whole appliance and On Off sensor for switching the PerfectFresh zone on and off separately 2 Super cool and Super freeze sensor 3 Sensor for setting a lower temperature V Safety lo
66. tive charcoal filters supplied in the holder and place the holder on one of the shelves in the PerfectFresh zone see Active charcoal filters Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance 14 Switching on The PefectFresh zone and freezer section are switched on together with the On Off sensor m Touch the On Off sensor until the temperature display lights up If the temperatures in the appliance are not within the range that the appliance is able to display only bars will light up in the temperature displays The PerfectFresh and the Freezer symbols as well as the Alarm off sensor will flash until the temperatures are sufficiently low As soon as the temperatures are within the range that the appliance is able to display the temperature display will show the current temperature The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the PerfectFresh zone door is opened To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is at least 18 C Switching on and off 3 XX To switch between the PerfectFresh zone and freezer section touch the relevant sensor If you want to select the freezer section to check the temperature for example e
67. tray Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section directly on top of the food The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time 37 Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to operate it must be connected to the mains water supply Switching on the ice cube maker m Switch on the freezer section m Open the top left drawer a little ge msp DO m Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker The indicator light will come on m Close the drawer The drawer must be completely shut 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 out of the ice cube make
68. ue screwdriver and a socket wrench m Before starting peel off any protective foil from the appliance casing m Place the appliances next to one another so that the fronts are aligned leaving a gap of 10 mm between them m Align both appliances using a spirit level Align front feet CD using a spanner Align the back feet using adjusting device and socket wrench Turn the adjusting device clockwise to raise the appliance up at the back Installing in a side by side combination m Close the doors to check whether the door handles are correctly aligned with one another The top of both appliances must be the same height If they are not the covers will not fit properly m Push the two appliances together and align them again m Remove covers from both appliances m Screw lower bracket securely into position using screws Do not move the appliances until all the brackets are securely fitted m Remove covers from both appliances m Loosely screw large bracket 8 into position on the front at the top using long screws Make pilot holes for the screws if necessary or use a battery powered screwdriver m Push the two appliances together and align them again m Now tighten screws 9 61 Installing in a side by side combination m Position wide brackets 4 at the top and bottom on the back and push the top bracket upwards unt
69. uld be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shrink During the defrosting process only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells the rest collects around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer section check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C m Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it m Store it in the freezer as soon as possible Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked 33 Freezing and storing food Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is
70. und the alarm off sensor will light up red and the relevant symbol will flash for example if alot of room air enters the freezer section when food is being loaded rearranged or taken out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the temperature has dropped down to the correct level again Switching the temperature alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish m Touch the alarm off sensor The alarm will stop The alarm off sensor will light up constantly and the relevant symbol will continue to flash until the correct temperature has been reached However if the temperature in the freezer section remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that the food is safe to use and if it is then use it as soon as possible 23 Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than approx 2 minutes The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will flash The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed Switching the door alarm off early If the noise of the door alarm disturbs you you can switch it off early if you wish m Touch the alarm off sensor The alarm will stop Th
71. which broccoli is very sensitive The result is a shorter than expected storage time for the broccoli 29 Using the PerfectFresh zone efficiently Unpacked meat and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Take food out of the PerfectFresh zone approx 30 60 minutes before using it The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature 30 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food m Raise the shelf and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support It can then be raised or lowered to the required level The raised edge at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section m Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below m At the same time pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf m Take both halves of the split glass shelf out

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