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Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 09 750 600
Contents Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4 Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 11 How to save energy............................................................................................. 12 Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 14 Control panel ......................................................................................................... 14 Optional accessories............................................................................................. 16 Switching on and off ........................................................................................... 17 Before using for the first time ................................................................................ 17 Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 18 The correct temperature..................................................................................... 19 . . . in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh zone.................................. 19 Automatic temperature distribution (DynaCool) .................................................... 19 Temperature display .............................................................................................. 20 Setting the temperature......................................................................................... 20 Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone ............................................. 21 Using Super cool ................................................................................................. 22 Super cool function ............................................................................................... 22 Door alarm ........................................................................................................... 23 Door alarm............................................................................................................. 23 Switching the door alarm off early ................................................................... 23 Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 24 Settings mode ....................................................................................................... 24 Activating and deactivating the lock ................................................................ 24 Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 26 Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 26 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 27 When shopping for food........................................................................................ 27 Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 27 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone............................................................... 28 Dry compartment ............................................................................................... 29 Humidity controlled compartment , ................................................................ 29 Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 31 Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 31 Moving the shelves................................................................................................ 31 Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................... 31 2
Contents
Removing the PerfectFresh zone drawers............................................................. 32
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 33
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 34
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 34
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 35
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 36
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 37
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 37
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 38
Noises................................................................................................................... 43
After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 44
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 45
Installation............................................................................................................ 46
Location................................................................................................................. 46
Climate range ................................................................................................... 46
Ventilation .............................................................................................................. 46
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 48
Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ...................... 49
Stainless steel front .......................................................................................... 49
Building-in dimensions ...................................................................................... 50
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 51
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 52
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 55
Fitting the furniture door........................................................................................ 62
3Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-
tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink.
It must not be used for any other purpose.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medi-
cines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials
or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can
cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable
for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in-
correct use of the appliance.
4Warning and Safety instructions
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
Technical safety
The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
5Warning and Safety instructions 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 green- house 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 com- pressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up 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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department. 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 m3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re- quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa- tion tested by a qualified electrician. 6
Warning and Safety instructions
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical con-
nection and cause a short circuit.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
7Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat- ure. Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi- ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the components. If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion. Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage instruc- tions 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. Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab- ility. Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. 8
Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transporting the appliance
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
9Warning and Safety instructions Symbol on the compressor (depending on model) This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk. The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet- rates the airways. 10
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing mater- In this way, coolant in the pipework and
ial oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during Please ensure that your old appliance
transportation. The packaging materials presents no danger to children while
used are selected from materials which being stored awaiting disposal. See
are environmentally friendly for disposal "Warning and Safety instructions" for
and should be recycled. more information.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic equipment of-
ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po-
tentially 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 com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during trans-
portation to an authorised collection de-
pot.
11How to save energy
Normal energy consump- Increased energy con-
tion sumption
Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Maintenance room.
Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight.
light.
Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi-
(radiator, oven). ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient Where there is a high ambi-
room temperature is approx. ent room temperature.
20 °C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered or
and dusted regularly. dusty.
Temperature Refrigerator section 4 to The lower the temperature,
setting 5 °C the higher the energy con-
sumption.
PerfectFresh zone just above
0 °C
12How to save energy
Normal energy consump- Increased energy con-
tion sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when Frequent opening of the
necessary and for as short a door for long periods will
time as possible. Store food cause a loss of coldness.
in an organised way. The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag Hot food or food at room
when shopping and load temperature raises the tem-
food in the appliance as perature inside the appli-
soon as possible. ance. The appliance will cool
Replace any food removed down and the compressor
as quickly as possible, be- will run for longer periods.
fore it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or pack- The evaporation or condens-
aged. ation of liquids will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-
gerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance Poor air circulation will
to allow air to circulate. cause a loss of coldness.
13Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a On/Off button e Super cool symbol
b Super cool button f Lock symbol
c Display g Temperature display
d Menu symbol h Temperature selector button
(Settings mode:
i Alarm off button
Switch lock on/off;
set the temperature in the
PerfectFresh-Zone)
14Guide to the appliance
a Control panel
b Fan
c Door shelf / Egg tray
d Interior lighting
e Adjustable shelf
f Bottle shelf
g PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment
h Condensate channel and drain hole
i Regulator for setting the moisture
level in the humidity controlled com-
partment
j PerfectFresh zone, humidity con-
trolled compartment*
(depending on model)
This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
* The PerfectFresh zone satisfies the re-
quirements of a chill compartment to EN
ISO 15502.
15Guide to the appliance
Optional accessories Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir-
Bottle rack ectly (see back cover for contact de-
tails) or from your Miele dealer.
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at differ-
ent positions in the appliance.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is di-
vided. The front section can be pushed
under the rear section.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for re-
moving fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
16Switching on and off
Before using for the first time Accessories
Packaging material - Bottle holder
Remove all packaging material from The flexible ribs grip the bottles se-
the inside of the appliance. curely when the door is opened and
closed.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent dam-
age during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instruc-
tions in "Cleaning and care".
Attach the bottle holder centrally
Clean the inside of the appliance and along the rear edge of the bottle
the accessories. shelf, as shown.
17Switching on and off
Switching on Switching off for longer peri-
ods of time
If, during a long absence, the ap-
pliance is switched off but not
Press the On/Off button. cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
The appliance will start to cool and the up inside the appliance.
temperature required will appear in the It is essential to clean the appliance.
temperature display. The interior lighting
will come on when the door is opened. If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
To enable the temperature to get suf- on holiday:
ficiently cold inside the appliance, al-
low the appliance to run for a few switch the appliance off,
hours before placing food in it. disconnect it from the mains,
Switching off Clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the appli-
ance and avoid odours building up in-
side the appliance.
Press the On/Off button until the dis-
play goes out.
If this does not happen, the safety
lock is still activated (see "Selecting
further settings - To deactivate the
safety lock).
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
18The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section
temperature for storing food in the ap- and in the PerfectFresh zone
pliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct We recommend a temperature of 4 °C
temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Tem- in the refrigerator section.
perature influences the growth rate of In the PerfectFresh zone the temperat-
these micro-organisms. Reducing the ure is controlled automatically and is in
temperature reduces their growth rate. the range 0 to 3 °C.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise: Automatic temperature distri-
bution (DynaCool)
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open, The fan switches on automatically when
the cooling system for the refrigerator
– the more food that is stored in it, switches on. It distributes the temperat-
– the warmer the food is which is being ure in the appliance to all areas more
put into it, evenly so that all the food will be chilled
to about the same degree.
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The appli-
ance is designed for use within spe-
cific ambient temperatures (climate
range). Do not use in ambient tem-
peratures for which it is not designed.
19The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
display shows the average, current
temperature in the refrigerator. Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the temper-
Depending on the ambient temperature ature you want lights up in the tem-
and the temperature setting, it can take perature display.
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this tem- The first time you press the button the
perature to then be shown as a con- last temperature set will flash in the dis-
stant temperature in the display. play.
The temperature value will change up
Setting the temperature until the setting for 9 °C is reached. It
If the appliance door is opened very of- will then drop back to the 3 °C setting.
ten, or if large quantities of food are be-
The newly selected temperature will be
ing stored in the appliance, or if there is
adopted automatically after a short
a high ambient temperature, it is advis-
while and will appear in the display.
able to set the temperature between
The temperature in the appliance will
3 °C and 5 °C.
now slowly start to adjust to this value.
The temperature can be adjusted from
9 °C to 3 °C.
20The correct temperature
Adjusting the temperature in
the PerfectFresh zone
In the PerfectFresh zone the temperat-
ure is maintained between 0 and 3 °C. Press the Super cool button briefly to
However, if you would like it to be access the function.
warmer or colder, e.g. when storing
fish, you can adjust the temperature b will appear in the display together
slightly. with the last value set.
b5 is the default setting for the
PerfectFresh zone. If a setting of
between b1 and b4 is selected the
temperature can fall below 0°C. Food
You can now adjust the temperature
could freeze.
in the PerfectFresh zone by pressing
the temperature button. You can
Setting the temperature choose from settings 1 to 9:
1: lowest temperature,
9: highest temperature.
Press the Super cool button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The menu symbol will light up and Press the Super cool button to save
c will start flashing in the display. your setting.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
Keep pressing the button for setting tings mode.
the temperature until b flashes in the The temperature in the refrigerator zone
display. will appear in the display.
The newly set temperature for the
PerfectFresh zone will gradually be
reached.
21Using Super cool
Super cool function Switching off Super cool
The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function switches off
rapidly reduce the temperature in the automatically after approx. 12 hours.
refrigerator to its lowest setting (de- The Super cool symbol will go out
pending on the room temperature). and the appliance will then continue to
work at normal power.
Super cool is particularly recommended
for the rapid chilling of large amounts of To save energy, the Super cool function
fresh food or drink. can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Switching on Super cool
Press the Super cool button until the
Press the Super cool button. symbol goes out.
The Super cool symbol will light up. The appliance will continue running at
The appliance will work at full power to normal power.
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
section.
22Door alarm
The appliance is fitted with a warning
system to avoid increased energy con-
sumption if the door is left open.
Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the appliance
door has been left open for longer than
60 seconds.
It will stop as soon as the door is
closed.
Switching the door alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off if you wish.
Press the Alarm off button.
The alarm will stop.
The alarm cannot be switched off
early in Settings mode.
23Selecting further settings
Settings mode
Certain settings on the appliance can
only be selected in settings mode.
Adjusting the temperature in the b Press the Super cool button briefly to
PerfectFresh zone activate the lock.
Activate / deactivate the safety c The lock symbol will light up.
lock
Adjusting the temperature in the
PerfectFresh zone is described in "The
correct temperature".
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
See below for instructions on how to tings mode.
activate and deactivate the lock.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
Settings mode is represented in the dis- play.
play by the menu symbol .
Activating and deactivating the lock
The lock can be activated to prevent
the appliance being switched off by
mistake.
– To activate the safety lock
Press the Super cool button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The menu symbol will light up and
will start flashing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the Super cool button briefly to
access the lock function.
will appear in the display.
24Selecting further settings
– To deactivate the safety lock
Press the Super cool button for ap-
prox. 5 seconds.
The lock symbol and the Menu sym-
bol will light up and will start flash-
ing in the display.
Settings mode is now activated.
Press the Super cool button briefly to
access the lock function.
will appear in the display.
Press the Super cool button briefly to
deactivate the lock.
The lock symbol will go out.
Press the On/Off button to exit Set-
tings mode.
The temperature will appear in the dis-
play.
25Storing food in the refrigerator section
Danger of explosion. This appliance has automatic Dynamic
Do not store explosive materials in cooling, which helps to keep an even
the appliance or any products con- temperature when the fan is running,
taining propellants (e.g. spray cans). making the difference between the
various zones is less pronounced.
If storing food which contains a Warmest area
lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the
appliance door, make sure that it The warmest area in the refrigerator
does not come into contact with section is at the top in the front area
plastic components as this could and in the door. Use this for storing but-
cause stress cracks or break the ter and cheese.
plastic.
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-
Different storage zones tion is directly above the PerfectFresh
Due to natural air circulation there are zone dividing plate and at the back of
different temperature zones in the refri- the appliance. The temperature in the
gerator section. PerfectFresh zone compartments is
even colder.
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec-
tion of the appliance. Make use of the Use these areas in the refrigerator and
different temperature zones when pla- in the PerfectFresh zone for all delicate
cing food in the appliance. and highly perishable food, e.g.
To allow air to circulate efficiently, do – fish, meat, poultry,
not pack food too closely together in – sausage products, ready meals,
the refrigerator.
– dishes or baked goods containing
Do not cover the fan in the rear wall of eggs or cream,
the refrigerator, as this is essential for – fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or
keeping the appliance cool. quiche dough,
Food must not touch the back of the – soft cheese and other dairy products,
refrigerator section as it may freeze to – pre-packed vegetables and other
the back wall. fresh food with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approx. 4 °C.
26Storing food in the refrigerator section
Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly
storage in the refrigerator sec- Food should generally be stored
tion covered or packaged in the refrigerator
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration section (there are some exceptions to
at temperatures below 5°C as some this rule in the PerfectFresh zone - see
food is sensitive to cold. The appear- below). This will prevent food smells
ance, consistency, taste and / or the vit- from affecting other foods, food from
amin content of certain types of food drying out, and also any cross-contam-
can be adversely affected by being ination of bacteria. This is especially im-
stored in too cold a place. portant for storing protein-based food
such as meat or fish.
Food which does not tolerate cold tem- The growth of bacteria, such as sal-
peratures includes: monella, can be avoided by setting the
– Pineapples, avocados, bananas, correct temperature and maintaining
pomegranates, mangoes, melons, good standards of hygiene.
papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits
(such as lemons, oranges, mandar-
ins, grapefruit),
– Fruit which is not yet ripe
– Aubergines/eggplant, cucumbers,
potatoes, peppers/capsicum, toma-
toes, courgettes/zucchini,
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan.
When shopping for food
The freshness of food when first placed
in the appliance is the most important
factor in determining how long it stays
fresh, and how long it can be kept in the
appliance.
Always observe the use-by date and
the recommended storage temperature.
Time out of the refrigerator should be
kept to a minimum, for example, when
transporting food in a hot car.
Tip: Take a cool bag with you when
shopping and on return place food into
the appliance immediately.
27Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal The PerfectFresh zone is di-
storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, vided into two areas:
fish, meat and dairy products. Food
stays fresh considerably longer while – The temperature is between
retaining both flavour and vitamins. 0 and 3 °C in the top dry compart-
ment and the humidity level is not in-
The temperature in the PerfectFresh creased .
zone is maintained automatically at Use this compartment to store fish,
between 0 to 3 °C. While lower than the meat, dairy products and any other
temperature in a standard refrigerator, type of food, providing it is wrapped.
this is the optimum temperature range
for storing fresh food which is not sens- – The temperature is between 0 - 3 °C
itive to cold. The deterioration process in the bottom humidity controlled
is decelerated in this temperature range compartment (depending on model,
so food can be stored without loss of there may be one or more of this type
freshness for considerably longer than of compartment). Depending on the
in a standard refrigerator. position of the regulator, the humidity
level is not increased or increased
The humidity level in the PerfectFresh .
zone can also be regulated to suit the Fruit and vegetables can be stored in
food being stored. Food retains its own this compartment with the humidity
moisture if stored at a higher humidity increased.
and so does not dry out as quickly. This
allows it to stay crisp and fresh for
longer.
Remember that the fresher the food
when placed in the appliance, the
longer it will stay fresh.
Take food out of the PerfectFresh zone
approx. 30 to 60 minutes before using
it. The aroma and taste do not fully
develop until the food has reached
room temperature.
28Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
Dry compartment Humidity controlled compart-
The dry compartment is ideal for storing ment ,
foods which perish easily, such as The humidity controlled compartment
– fish and seafood; has a regulator which is used to adjust
the relative humidity.
– meat, poultry and sausages;
Slide the regulator to the or relative
– salads and lettuce; humidity setting.
– dairy products, e.g. yogurt, cheese, Humidity level not increased
cream, quark etc;
At the setting the humidity controlled
– you can also use the dry compart- compartment becomes a dry compart-
ment to store all kinds of food, ment - the regulator opens the vents in
providing it is wrapped. the compartment so the humidity es-
The main advantage of the dry com- capes (see "Dry compartment ").
partment is the low temperature (rather
Increased humidity
than the humidity). The humidity in the
dry compartment is approximately the With the regulator at the setting the
same as in a standard refrigerator. humidity controlled compartment is
suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Please note that food rich in protein de- The regulator closes the vents in the
teriorates faster than other types of compartment so that moisture is re-
food. tained.
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates The humidity greatly depends on the
faster than meat. type and quantity of food being stored,
if stored unwrapped.
Always keep these foods covered or The humidity can be too low if there is
wrapped. only a small amount stored in the com-
partment.
Tip: If you are only storing a small
amount of food, wrap it in airtight pack-
aging.
High humidity in the humidity con-
trolled compartment can cause con-
densate to build up on the floor of
the compartment as well as beneath
the lid.
Use a cloth to remove the condens-
ate.
29Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone
The following tips may help if you Increased humidity in the humidity
find that food you have stored does controlled compartment is achieved
not keep well (e.g. food becomes via the moisture present in the food
limp or wilts after only being stored being stored, i.e. the more food
for a short time): stored in the compartment, the higher
the humidity.
Only use the appliance for storing
If too much moisture has gathered on
fresh food. The condition of the food
the floor of the compartment and the
when it is first placed in the appliance
food has been affected, select the
is an important factor in determining
setting.
how long it stays fresh.
Otherwise dry the floor and under-
Clean the PerfectFresh compartments neath the lid with a cloth and place a
before storing food in them. rack or similar item in the compart-
ment so that moisture can then drip
Allow very moist food to drain before
down.
placing it in the PerfectFresh zone
If the humidity level becomes too low,
Do not store food which is sensitive wrap the food in airtight packaging.
to cold in the PerfectFresh zone (see
If you think that the temperature in
"Food which is not suitable for storing
the PerfectFresh zone is too high or
in the refrigerator").
too low, try regulating it by altering
Select the correct PerfectFresh com- the temperature of the refrigerator
partment as well as the correct posi- section slightly by 1 to 2 °C. The tem-
tion for the humidity controlled com- perature must be increased if ice
partment regulator (humidity not in- crystals start to form on the floor of
creased or humidity increased). the PerfectFresh zone as otherwise
the cold temperature will damage the
food.
30Adjusting the interior fittings
Adjusting the door shelf / The bottle holder can be moved left or
bottle shelf right to create more room for drink car-
tons.
Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,
then remove it by pulling it forwards The bottle holder can be removed com-
pletely (e.g. for cleaning):
Replace the door/bottle shelf at the
required position. Ensure that it is se- Push the bottle shelf upwards, then
curely pushed back into position. remove it by pulling it forwards
Pull the bottle holder upwards to re-
Moving the shelves move it from the rear edge of the
The shelves can be adjusted according bottle shelf.
to the height of the food.
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 on the protective strip
at the back must face upwards to pre-
vent food from touching the back of the
appliance and freezing to it.
Stoppers prevent the shelves from be-
ing dislodged by mistake.
Adjusting the bottle holder
31Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the PerfectFresh zone drawers The drawers in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic runners, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. Remove the bottle shelf from the door to make it easier to take out the draw- ers. Pull out the drawer as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid damaging them. Carefully pull the lid between the compartments slightly forwards, and take it down and out. To replace the compartment lid, insert it from beneath into the holders, and push it back until it clicks into place. Replacing the drawer Push the runners in completely and then place the drawer on them. Push the drawer into the appliance until it clicks into position. 32
Defrosting
Refrigerator section and
PerfectFresh zone
The refrigerator section and the
PerfectFresh zone defrost automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
and PerfectFresh zone whilst the com-
pressor is running. You do not need to
remove this, as it will defrost and evap-
orate automatically with the warmth
generated by the compressor.
The condensate is drained away
through a channel and drain hole, then
fed into an evaporation system at the
back of the appliance.
Condensate must be able to
drain away unhindered at all times.
Keep the condensate channel and
drain hole clean to enable this.
33Cleaning and care
Do not let water get into the elec- Cleaning agents
tronic unit or the lighting. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your
appliance, do not use:
Cleaning water must not get into the
drain hole. – cleaning agents containing soda, am-
monia, acids or chlorides
Do not use a steam cleaning appli- – cleaning agents containing descaling
ance to clean this appliance. The agents
steam could reach the electrical
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
components and cause a short cir-
powder cleaners and cream cleaners
cuit.
– solvent-based cleaning agents
The data plate located inside the ap- – stainless steel cleaning agents
pliance must not be removed. It con-
tains information which is required in – dishwasher cleaner
the event of a service call. – oven sprays
– glass cleaning agents
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,
e.g. pot scourers
– melamine eraser blocks
– sharp metal scrapers.
Cleaning and conditioning agents
used inside the appliance must be
food safe.
We recommend using lukewarm water
with a little washing-up liquid to clean
surfaces of the appliance.
The following pages contain import-
ant information on cleaning.
34Cleaning and care
Preparing the appliance for Place the shelf on a worktop covered
cleaning with a soft material (e.g. on a tea
towel).
Switch the appliance off.
The display goes out and cooling is
switched off.
If this does not happen, then the safety
lock is still activated (see "Selecting fur-
ther settings - Activating or deactivating
the safety lock").
Disconnect it from the mains.
Take any food out of the appliance Pull the stainless steel trim off the
and store it in a cool place. shelf beginning at one side.
Remove the compartments and the Pull the protective strip off the shelf.
compartment lid from the
PerfectFresh zone (see "Adjusting the After cleaning the shelf reattach the
interior fittings - PerfectFresh zone stainless steel trim and the protective
compartments"). strip.
Take the glass plate out of the divid-
ing plate.
Hold the dividing panel with both
hands and pull it out.
Take out all other removable parts for
cleaning.
Adjustable shelf
Before cleaning the shelf remove the
stainless steel trim at the front and the
protective strip at the back of the shelf.
To do this:
35Cleaning and care
Cleaning the interior and ac- The following parts are suitable for
cessories cleaning in a dishwasher:
Clean the appliance at least once a The maximum temperature of the
month. dishwashing programme selected
Remove soiling immediately to pre- must not exceed 55 °C.
vent it from drying on.
Contact with natural dyes from car-
Clean the interior with lukewarm wa- rots, tomatoes and ketchup may dis-
ter and a little washing-up liquid ap- colour the plastic parts in the dish-
plied with a soft sponge. After clean- washer.
ing, wipe with a clean, damp cloth This discolouration does not affect the
and then dry with a soft cloth. stability of the parts.
The stainless steel trim on the ad- – the bottle holder and egg tray
justable shelves is not suitable for (depending on model)
cleaning in a dishwasher. – the shelves and bottle shelf in the
Remove the stainless steel trim and door
strips before putting the shelves into
the dishwasher. – the adjustable shelves (with the trim
and strips removed)
The following parts cannot be cleaned
in a dishwasher:
– the stainless steel trim
– the protective strips at the back of
the adjustable shelves
– all drawers and the drawer lid (de-
pending on model)
– the dividing panel
These accessories should all be hand
washed.
36Cleaning and care
Clean the condensate channel and Cleaning the ventilation gaps
drain hole frequently so that con-
densate can drain away unhindered. A build-up of dust will increase the en-
Use a straw or similar to clear the ergy consumption of the appliance.
drain hole if necessary.
The ventilation gaps should be
To do this, remove the PerfectFresh cleaned on a regular basis with a
zone compartments. brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the
dusting brush for Miele vacuum
Be careful not to wash out the spe- cleaners)
cial lubricant in the telescopic run-
ners during cleaning. After cleaning
Replace all shelves and accessories
The PerfectFresh zone compartments in the appliance.
are on telescopic runners. Clean the
telescopic runners with a damp cloth. Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.
Leave the door open to air the appli-
ance for a short while and to prevent Switch on the Super cool function for
odours building up. a while so that the appliance can cool
down quickly.
Cleaning the door seal Place food back in the appliance and
Do not use any grease or oil on the close the door.
door seal as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous
over time.
The door seal should be cleaned reg-
ularly with clean water, and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
37Problem solving guide
Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele.
If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem,
please contact Miele.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable
danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au-
thorised technician.
Problem Cause and remedy
The appliance is not The appliance is not switched on and the mains con-
getting cold, the interior nection symbol is lit up in the display.
lighting does not come Switch the appliance on.
on when the door is The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
opened, and the display
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The mains
is not lit up.
connection symbol appears in the display
when the appliance is switched off.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
The symbol lights up Demo mode is switched on. This allows the appliance
in the display, the appli- to be presented in the showroom without the cooling
ance does not get cold, system being switched on. Do not activate this setting
although the controls for domestic use.
and the interior lighting Contact the Miele Service Department for informa-
are working. tion on deactivating Demo mode.
38Problem solving guide
Problem Cause and remedy
The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor
continuously. runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool-
ing is required.
The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the housing unit have been
switching on more fre- covered or become too dusty.
quently and for longer Do not block the ventilation gaps.
periods of time, so the Dust the ventilation gaps regularly.
temperature in the ap-
The door has been opened too frequently, or a large
pliance is dropping.
amount of food has just been put in at once.
Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after a
while.
The door is not properly closed.
Close the door.
The required temperature will re-establish itself after a
while.
The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the
room temperature, the longer the compressor will run
for.
See "Installation - Location".
The appliance was not properly installed in the niche.
See "Installing the appliance".
The compressor is The temperature setting is too low.
switching on more fre- Adjust the temperature.
quently and for longer The Super cool function is still switched on.
periods of time, so the
You can switch off the Super cool function earlier
temperature in the ap-
to save energy.
pliance is dropping.
The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature is too high.
on less and less often Adjust the temperature.
and for shorter periods Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
of time. The temperat-
ure in the appliance
rises.
39Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The alarm symbol The door alarm has been activated. lights up in the display Close the appliance door. The alarm symbol and an alarm sounds. will go out and the alarm will stop. "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault. the display. Call the Miele Service Department. 40
Problem solving guide
The interior lighting is not working.
Problem Cause and remedy
The interior lighting is The appliance has not been switched on.
not working. Switch the appliance on.
To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off
automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is
left open. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
Danger of electric shock.
There are live electrical components under the
lighting cover.
The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician.
Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light in-
tensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
The lighting covers must not be removed or dam-
aged, or be removed due to damage. This could
cause injury to your eyes.
Do not look into the LED lighting (laser beam class
1/1M) with optical instruments (e.g. magnifying
glass or similar).
Call the Miele Service Department.
41Problem solving guide
Other problems
Problem Cause and remedy
You cannot switch the The safety lock is activated. The symbol is lit up in
appliance off. the display.
Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Ac-
tivating or deactivating the safety lock").
The floor of the refriger- The condensate drain hole is blocked.
ator section is wet. Clean the condensate channel and drain hole.
The external walls of This is not a fault. The warmth created by the evapor-
the appliance feel ator is used to prevent condensation.
warm.
42Noises
Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches
on.
Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr ... On frost-free appliances you can sometimes just hear the
sound of the fan inside the appliance.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that Possible cause Remedy
you can easily
rectify
Rattling, vibrat- The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a
ing spirit level, by raising or lower-
ing the screw feet underneath
the appliance.
The appliance is touching an- Move it away.
other appliance or piece of
furniture.
Drawers, baskets or shelves Check all removable items
are unstable or sticking. and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are Separate them.
touching each other.
The transport cable clips are Remove the cable clips.
hanging loose at the back of
the appliance.
43After Sales / Guarantee
After sales service Guarantee: U.K.
In the event of any faults which you In the U.K. the appliance is guaranteed
cannot easily remedy, please contact for 2 years from the date of purchase.
However, you must activate your cover
– your Miele Dealer, or
by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering
– the Miele Service Department. online at www.miele.co.uk.
See end of this booklet for contact de- Guarantee: Other countries
tails. Please note that telephone calls For information on the appliance guar-
may be monitored and recorded for antee specific to your country please
training purposes and that a call-out contact Miele.
charge will be applied to service visits
where the problem could have been See end of this booklet for contact de-
resolved as described in this booklet. tails.
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial num-
ber of your appliance.
This information is given on the data
plate inside your appliance.
44Electrical connection
The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the
cable and moulded plug ready for con- mains electricity supply by an extension
nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
The fuse rating must be at least 10 A
(e.g. danger of overheating).
(13 A in the UK).
Do not connect the appliance to an in-
This appliance must be connected to a
verter such as those used with an
suitable switched socket which is easily
autonomous energy source e.g. solar
accessible. The electrical connection
power. When switched on, peak loads
must comply with current local and na-
in the system can cause the safety
tional safety regulations (BS 7671 in the
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
UK).
This can damage the electronic unit.
The accessibility of the plug must al- The appliance must not be used with
ways be ensured in order to be able to so-called energy-saving devices
quickly separate the appliance from the either. These reduce the amount of en-
mains. ergy supplied to the appliance, causing
it to overheat.
If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a If the mains cable needs to be replaced
separator for each terminal must be this must be done by a suitably quali-
present. There must be an all-pole con- fied person.
tact gap of at least 3 mm in the switch
(including switch, fuses and relays ac-
cording to EN 60335).
The plug and mains connection cable
must not come into contact with the
back of the appliance as vibrations can
cause damage to these components.
This, in turn, could result in a short cir-
cuit.
Do not plug in other appliances behind
this appliance.
45Installation
This appliance must be built in, oth- Climate range
erwise it could tip up. The appliance is designed for use within
a certain climate range (ambient tem-
Location peratures) and should not be used out-
side this range. The climate range of the
This appliance should not be installed appliance is stated on the data plate in-
where it is exposed to direct sunlight or side the appliance.
directly adjacent to a heat-producing
appliance such as an oven or a radiator. Climate range Ambient room
The higher the ambient temperature of temperature
the room, the more energy the appli-
SN +10 to +32 °C
ance requires to operate. The appliance
should be installed in a dry, well ventil- N +16 to +32 °C
ated room.
ST +16 to +38 °C
When installing the appliance, please
note: T +16 to +43 °C
– The socket must be easily accessible Operating in a room which is too cold
in an emergency, not concealed be- will cause the compressor to switch off
hind the appliance. for too long, causing the internal tem-
perature in the appliance to rise with the
– The plug and cable must not touch risk of food deteriorating and going off.
the rear of the appliance as they
could be damaged by vibrations from
Ventilation
the appliance.
– Do not plug in other appliances be- If the ventilation gaps given are
hind this appliance. not observed, the compressor will
run more frequently and for longer
In environments with high hu- periods.
midity condensation can build up on This will result in increased energy
the external appliance panels. consumption and a higher operating
This can lead to corrosion of the temperature for the compressor. This
panels. may, in turn, cause damage to the
For prevention, it is advisable to in- compressor.
stall the appliance with sufficient It is essential to observe the ventila-
ventilation in a dry and/or air condi- tion gaps given.
tioned room.
Make sure that the appliance door Air at the back of the appliance gets
closes properly, the ventilation gaps warm. The appliance housing unit must
are not covered and the appliance is therefore be constructed to allow suffi-
installed in accordance with these in- cient space for ventilation (see "Build-
stallation instructions. ing-in dimensions"):
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