Miele Refrigerator KFN 8992 SD ED User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Fridge freezer  
KFN 8992 SD ed  
KFN 8993 SDE ed  
en - CA  
To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage  
to the appliance, it is essential that you read  
these operating instructions before installing  
the appliance or using it for the first time.  
M.-Nr. 06 926 030  
 
Contents  
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Hints for home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Defrosting frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Cooling drinks quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using the cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Making ice cubes (may vary by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Automatic defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning the exterior, interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning the ice cube tray* (*may vary by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Cleaning the exterior coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Cleaning the exterior coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Troubleshooting . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Plumbing (may vary by model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Connecting to the water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Proper ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
 
Description of the appliance  
aON/OFF button for the refrigerator  
section  
fON/OFF button for the freezer  
section  
bTemperature display for the  
refigerator section  
gTemperature display for the freezer  
section  
cTemperature selector buttons for the  
refigerator section  
hTemperature selector buttons for the  
freezer section  
(+ for warmer; - for colder)  
(+ for warmer; - for colder)  
dSuper Cool button and indicator light iSuper Freeze button and indicator  
light  
eSafety lock indicator light  
jAlarm button  
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Description of the appliance  
aButter and cheese compartment  
bInterior lighting  
cDynamic cooling fan  
dEgg tray  
eShelves  
fDoor shelves  
gCondensate channel and drain hole  
hBottle shelf  
iProduce bins  
jBottle stand*  
kIce cube drawer with automatic ice  
cube maker*  
lFreezer drawers with freezer  
calendar  
mMarker system for frozen food  
* may vary by model  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposing of the packing  
materials  
Disposing of your old  
appliance  
The packing materials help protect the  
appliance during transport. They have  
been selected from environmentally  
Even when you are ready to dispose of  
it, most electric and electronic  
equipment still contains useful materials  
responsible materials and are intended that can be recovered. It may also  
to be recycled.  
contain harmful substances that were  
necessary for safe use. Improperly  
disposing of these items in your  
household waste can be harmful to  
your health and the environment. This is  
why it is important NEVER to dispose of  
your old appliance in your regular  
household waste.  
By recycling, you help conserve raw  
materials and reduce waste. The  
packing materials can be returned to  
your dealer.  
Instead, please contact your local  
community waste collection and  
recycling centre for electric and  
electronic appliances.  
While the appliance is being  
transported (or stored for transport),  
please take care not to damage the  
pipework at the back and bottom. By  
protecting the pipework, you help keep  
the coolants and compressor oil from  
contaminating the environment.  
If the appliance is being stored for  
disposal, please make sure it poses no  
danger to children (remove the door,  
and store appliance on side to prevent  
tipping).  
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Safety information and warnings  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all  
applicable safety laws and  
This appliance contains the coolant  
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R134a, which is an environmentally  
regulations. However, improper use  
can result in personal injury and  
material damage. These operating  
instructions contain important  
information on the safe installation,  
operation, and care of your  
acceptable, non-flammable  
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC). It does not  
damage the ozone layer. For more  
information on the coolant, refer to the  
information plate posted on the inside  
of the refigerator section. When  
transporting and installing the  
appliance. To avoid the risk of  
personal injury or damage to the  
appliance, is is important that you  
carefully read the instructions. Keep  
them in a safe place and pass them  
on to any future user.  
appliance, care must be taken not to  
damage any part of the cooling system.  
If damage does occur: - unplug the  
appliance from the socket, - air the  
room where the appliance is, for  
several minutes, - contact the Miele  
Service Department for advice.  
Correct use  
This appliance is intended for  
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Before plugging in the appliance,  
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domestic use only, specifically for the  
cool storage of food and drinks, for  
freezing fresh food, for storing frozen  
food, and for making ice. Any other use  
is not permitted, and could be  
you must make sure that the electrical  
rating (voltage and frequency,  
indicated on the model plate)  
corresponds to the household electrical  
supply. These ratings must match, in  
order to avoid damaging the  
dangerous. The manufacturer will not  
be held liable for damage caused by  
incorrect use of any kind.  
applicance. If in doubt, please contact  
a qualified electrician.  
The electrical safety of this  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
when there is proper grounding that  
complies with applicable safety  
regulations. Is is very important to make  
sure that this essential safety  
requirement is met. If there is any doubt  
about the grounding of your household  
wiring system, have it inspected by a  
qualified electrician. The manufacturer  
will not be held liable for damages  
resulting from an inadequate grounding  
system (for example, electric shock).  
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Safety information and warnings  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
Water supply line (may vary by mo-  
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only assured if it has been installed and del)  
connected in accordance with these  
The manufacturer will not be held  
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installation and operating instructions.  
liable for damages resulting from a  
faulty water supply line connection.  
To protect the refrigerator from  
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possible damage, take care that it  
always remains in an upright position.  
Any time it is moved or installed, always  
let it stand for 30 to 60 minutes before  
plugging it in. This allows the coolant  
and lubricant to settle down, which is  
essential for proper operation.  
Only qualified professionals should  
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connect the applicance to the  
household water line, or perform any  
repairs on the icemaker.  
The ice cube maker is not intended  
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to be used with a hot water supply line.  
This appliance is not designed for  
The fridge/freezer must be  
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use in non-stationary locations (for  
disconnected from the power supply  
before the appliance is connected to  
example, on ships). However, this use  
may be possible if a qualified specialist the household water line.  
determines that the appliance can be  
used safely in the location in question.  
Use  
Only suitably qualified professionals  
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Do not handle frozen items when  
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should perform installation work,  
maintenance, and repairs on this  
appliance.  
your hands are wet. Your hands could  
freeze to the item(s). Danger - frost  
burn!  
To eliminate the risk of electric  
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Never put ice or popsicles in your  
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shock, one of the following conditions  
must apply:  
mouth immediately after taking them  
out of the freezer - your lips or tongue  
could freeze to the item(s). Danger -  
frost burn!  
– the appliance has been unplugged  
from the socket. To unplug, pull  
carefully on the plug, NOT on the  
cord.  
Never re-freeze partially or  
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completely thawed food. Defrosted  
food should be used promptly, before it  
loses nutritional value or spoils.  
– the main breaker for the house wiring  
system is completely shut off.  
However, once it has been cooked,  
thawed food can be frozen again.  
– the screw-out fuse is completely  
unscrewed and removed.  
Never store explosive materials in  
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Do not connect the appliance to the  
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the appliance, or products with  
power supply by an extension cord.  
flammable propellants (spray cans, for  
example). Sparking can occur when the  
thermostat switches on, causing any  
flammable gasses to explode.  
Extension cords do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance  
(danger of overheating, for example).  
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Safety information and warnings  
Do not operate any electrical  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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devices in the appliance (soft ice  
de-icers. They may contain substances  
cream maker, for example). This could  
cause sparking. Danger of explosion!  
that can damage the plastic, or that  
could cause a build-up of potentially  
explosive gasses and pose a danger to  
health.  
High proof alcohol should be stored  
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upright, in tightly closed bottles in the  
refrigerator section. Danger of  
explosion!  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seals, because they can cause  
the seals to deteriorate over time.  
Do not store cans or bottles in the  
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freezer that contain carbonated  
beverages or liquids that could freeze.  
The cans or bottles could explode.  
Danger of injury, and danger of  
appliance damage!  
If you store oily or greasy foods in  
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the appliance, make sure that no oil or  
grease spills onto the plastic parts. This  
can cause the plastic to crack and  
break.  
Bottles that are put in the freezer for  
Do not block the ventilation slits,  
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quick cooling must be removed within  
one hour. Otherwise, they could burst.  
Danger of injury, and danger of  
appliance damage!  
because this interferes with proper air  
supply to the appliance. This in turn  
causes increased demand for  
electricity, and may also result in  
damage to appliance parts.  
Eating food past the expiry date can  
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cause food poisoning. Shelf life  
The appliance is designed for use  
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depends on many factors, including the within a certain temperature range  
quality of the food, how fresh it is, and  
the storage temperature. Always  
observe the manufacturer’s  
recommended storage conditions and  
expiry dates.  
(room temperature), and should not be  
used outside this range. The climate  
range for your appliance is printed on  
the information plate inside the  
appliance. If the room temperature is  
too cold, this will cause the appliance  
to switch off for longer periods of time,  
with the result that it cannot maintain  
the required internal temperature.  
Never use a sharp-edged object to  
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– remove frost or ice,  
– or to free frozen items or ice trays  
from the freezer.  
Never use a steam cleaner to  
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defrost or clean the appliance.  
Pressurized steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
This will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Never place candles or electric  
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heaters in the appliance to defrost it.  
This can damage the plastic parts.  
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Safety information and warnings  
Disposing of your old  
appliance  
Before disposing of your old  
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fridge/freezer, first make sure that the  
door latch or lock is unusable. This will  
prevent children from accidentally  
locking themselves in, which could  
place them at risk of death.  
Obsolete appliances should have  
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the cable cut off and the plug made  
unusable.  
Take care not to damage any part of  
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the cooling system, for example by  
– puncturing the coolant channels in  
the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Caution: Coolant can cause eye  
damage - protect yourself from  
splashes.  
The manufacturer will not be held  
liable for damage caused by failure  
to comply with the Safety information  
and warnings.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy consumption  
Increased energy consumption  
Installation site  
In a well ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, poorly ventilated  
room.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
In direct sunlight.  
Away from heat sources (radiator, Near heat sources (radiator,  
stove/oven).  
stove/oven).  
When the room temperature is  
ideal (approx. 20 °C (68 F)).  
When the room temperature is  
high.  
Temperature setting (dial) At a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
At a high setting: The lower the  
temperature in the appliance, the  
more energy it consumes.  
Temperature setting  
(digital)  
Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46 On appliances with a winter  
to 54 F)  
setting, make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
room temperature is warmer than  
16 °C.  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39  
to 41 F)  
Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F)  
Open the door only when  
Use  
Frequent opening of the door for  
necessary, and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of  
as possible.  
coldness.  
Store food in an organized way.  
Disorganized contents will take  
time to sort through, leaving the  
door open too long.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run  
for a long time, with the appliance  
working 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 overfill the appliance.  
Leave some room so that air can  
circulate properly.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of thick ice hinders cold air  
ice 1 cm thick has built up.  
from reaching the frozen food, and  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching the appliance ON and OFF  
Before using for the first time  
the interior light will come on when you  
open the door.  
The stainless steel surfaces and trim  
are covered in a protective sheeting for  
transport.  
Freezer section  
^ Do not remove the sheeting until the  
appliance has been installed in its  
final location. To peel the sheeting  
off, start at one of the upper corners.  
^ Press the ON/OFF button for the  
freezer section.  
^ Next, coat the stainless steel  
surfaces with a special stainless steel You will see flashing bars in the  
product (which is available through  
temperature display for the freezer  
customer service).  
section, which will now start cooling.  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and Allow the appliance to run for a few  
the accessories with warm water and hours before placing food in it. This will  
some mild soap. Dry with a soft cloth. ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
It is very important to let the  
appliance stand for 30 to 60 minutes  
Cool pack  
after transport before you plug it in  
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of  
for the first time. Failure to do so can  
the freezer section or, to save space,  
prevent the appliance from  
on the freezer tray (may vary by model).  
functioning properly!  
The cool pack will be at its most  
effective after it has been in the freezer  
Switching the appliance ON  
for approximately 24 hours.  
The refigerator and freezer sections  
can be switched on separately, so that  
Switching the appliance OFF  
you can choose which sections you  
^ Press each ON/OFF button, so that  
the temperature display goes out.  
want on at a given time.  
Refigerator section  
The cooling process is now switched  
off. If this does not happen, then the  
safety lock is engaged.  
^ Press the ON/OFF button for the  
refrigerator section.  
You will see the temperature display for  
the refrigerator section come on. The  
refrigerator will now start cooling, and  
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Switching the appliance ON and OFF  
Safety lock  
Switching off for extended  
periods of time  
The safety lock can be activated to  
prevent the appliance from being  
switched off inadvertently.  
If the appliance is not needed for a  
longer period of time (such as when  
you are away on holiday), then:  
Activating and deactivating the  
safety lock  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ unplug it from the socket,  
^ close the shut-off valve (may vary by  
model),  
^ clean the appliance out, and  
^ Hold down the superfreeze button for  
approx. 5 seconds.  
^ leave the doors ajar, to air the  
appliance.  
The indicator light for the superfreeze  
button flashes and the temperature  
display shows ;.  
^ Now press the superfreeze button  
again.  
If, in preparation for longer  
absences, you fail to clean the  
appliance and leave the doors ajar,  
there is the risk of mould and odours  
building up in the appliance.  
The display will show ;.  
^ Now, by pressing the set temperature  
buttons, you can choose between ;  
0 and ; 1:  
0 Safety lock is deactivated,  
1: Safety lock is activated.  
^ To save the setting, press the super  
freeze button.  
When the safety lock is activated, the  
safety lock indicator light will read X.  
^ To exit from set mode, press the  
ON/OFF button for the freezer  
section. Otherwise it will  
automatically revert to normal mode  
in approx. 2 minutes.  
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The right temperature  
It is important to set the right  
. . . in the freezer  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. If food is not stored at the  
right temperature, bacteria can multiply  
rapidly, causing the food to spoil. This  
can be prevented by selecting the right  
temperature. Temperature affects the  
rate at which bacteria can multiply, and  
reducing the temperature can slow  
down this process.  
For freezing fresh food and storing  
frozen food for longer periods of time,  
the temperature needs to be at least  
-18 °C (0 F). At this temperature, most  
bacteria stop growing. However, if the  
temperature rises above -10 °C (14 F),  
the bacteria can become active, which  
will make the food start to deteriorate.  
This is why any partially or completely  
thawed food must never be refrozen  
until it has been cooked. High cooking  
temperatures will kill most bacteria.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise for the following reasons:  
– if you open the door frequently, or  
keep it open too long,  
Setting the temperature in the  
refrigerator and freezer  
sections  
– if you put too much food in it,  
– if you put food in it that is too warm,  
– if the room temperature is too high.  
The appliance is designed for use  
within a certain temperature range  
(room temperature), and should not  
be used outside this range.  
The temperatures for the refrigerator  
section and the freezer section are set  
independently, using the buttons to the  
right and left of the temperature  
displays.  
Press the  
. . . in the refigerator  
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C  
(39 F) in the refrigerator section.  
Automatic cold air circulation  
(DynaCool)  
+ button: to increase the temperature  
(it gets warmer)  
Whenever the refrigerator section  
switches on for cooling, the fan is  
automatically switched on as well. This  
ensures that cold air is evenly  
distributed throughout the refigerator,  
so that all the food stored inside will be  
chilled to approximately the same  
temperature.  
- button: to decrease the temperature  
(it gets colder)  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display.  
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The right temperature  
When you press the buttons, you will  
see the following changes in the  
display:  
possible for the appliance to reach the  
lowest temperature.  
Temperature displays  
– When first pressed: The last  
temperature selected flashes.  
During normal operation, the  
temperature display shows the  
temperature in the middle of the  
refrigerator section and the temperature  
in the warmest part of the freezer  
section.  
– Each subsequent press of the  
button: adjusts the temperature in  
increments of 1 °C / 1 F.  
– Holding down the button will  
continue to adjust the temperature.  
If the temperature in the appliance is  
not within the range that the appliance  
is able to display, (below 0 °C (32 F) for  
the refrigerator section; above 0 °C  
(32 F) for the freezer), you will see  
flashing bars in the temperature  
displays.  
Approximately 5 seconds after you  
release the button, the current actual  
temperature of the refrigerator or  
freezer will automatically be shown.  
If you have changed the temperature,  
you will need to wait approx. 6 hours if  
the appliance is not very full, or approx.  
24 hours if it is full, before checking the  
temperature display again, because it  
will take this long for the display to  
show an accurate temperature. If, after  
this amount of time, the temperature is  
too high or too low, you will need to  
adjust it again.  
The temperature displays flash under  
the following conditions:  
– whenever a different temperature is  
being set,  
– whenever the temperature in the  
appliance has risen by several  
degrees, indicating that the  
appliance is warming up too much.  
Temperature range  
This short-term loss of cooling is no  
cause for concern in the following  
cases:  
The temperature can be selected from  
within the following ranges:  
– in the refrigerator section from 2 °C  
to 11 °C (36 to 52 F)  
– when the door has been left open for  
a while, for example to take out or  
put in a large amount of food,  
– in the freezer section from -14 °C to  
-26°C (8 to -15 F)  
– when fresh food is being frozen.  
The room temperature and the  
installation location can affect the time it  
takes for the appliance to drop to the  
coldest temperature. If the room  
temperature is too high, it may not be  
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The right temperature  
However, if the temperature remains  
above -18 °C (0 F) for a longer period  
of time, you will need to check to make  
sure that any frozen food has not  
started to defrost. Any food that has  
started to thaw must be used as soon  
as possible!  
^ To save the setting, press the super  
freeze button.  
^ To exit from set mode, press the  
ON/OFF button for the freezer  
section.  
Otherwise, it will automatically return to  
normal mode after approx. 2 minutes.  
Temperature display brightness  
Changing the temperature display  
When the appliance is delivered, the  
default brightness for the temperature  
display is on the lowest setting.  
Whenever the door is opened or the  
alarm is triggered, the temperature  
display will become very bright for  
approx. 1 minute.  
The temperature can be displayed in  
either Celsius or Fahrenheit. When the  
appliance is switched on for the first  
time, or after a power failure, the  
temperature display and setting display  
for the refrigerator will show the set  
temperature for five seconds, in either  
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.  
After this, the actual temperature is  
displayed.  
You can adjust the brightness as  
follows:  
Changing the temperature display  
(Celsius/Fahrenheit):  
^ Hold down the superfreeze button for  
approx. 5 seconds.  
To change the temperature display,  
^ hold down both the alarm button and  
the down button for the refrigerator  
temperature, for seven seconds.  
The indicator light for the superfreeze  
button flashes and the temperature  
display shows ;.  
^ Keep pressing one of the set  
temperature buttons until you see ^  
in the display.  
The set temperature display will blink  
six times.  
^ Now, while the temperature display is  
blinking, hold down the alarm button  
and use the down button for the  
refrigerator temperature to change  
the temperature display (Celsius or  
Fahrenheit).  
^ Now press the superfreeze button  
again.  
The display will show ^.  
^ Now you can use the set temperature  
buttons to adjust the brightness of  
the display. You can choose a  
brightness level from 1 to 5, where  
1 is the least bright, and  
Once you have changed the selection,  
the temperature display will blink six  
times. Then both temperature displays  
will show the actual temperature.  
5 is the most bright.  
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Alarm  
The appliance is equipped with an  
alarm system to ensure that the  
Switching the alarm system  
ON  
temperature in the freezer section does  
not rise unnoticed, and to avoid energy  
being wasted if the door is left open.  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not need to be switched on  
manually.  
Temperature alarm  
Switching the alarm OFF early  
If the temperature becomes too warm,  
an alarm will sound and the  
Once the set temperature has been  
reached in the freezer section, the  
alarm signal stops and the temperature  
display stops blinking. If the alarm  
signal bothers you, it can be switched  
off early.  
temperature display will flash. The  
temperature the appliance is set at will  
determine when the alarm is triggered.  
The alarm will sound and the display  
will flash under the following conditions:  
– whenever too much warm air flows  
into the appliance, for example when  
food is being loaded, re-arranged, or  
taken out.  
^ Press the alarm off button. The alarm  
signal will stop. The temperature  
display will continue to blink until the  
set temperature has been reached.  
The display then stops blinking, and  
shows a steady reading. At this point,  
the alarm system is ready again if  
needed.  
– whenever large amounts of food are  
being frozen at once.  
– whenever there has been a lengthy  
interruption of the power supply.  
Door alarm  
If the appliance door is left open for  
longer than approx. 60 seconds, the  
alarm signal will sound.  
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Using Super Cool and Super Freeze  
Super Cool  
Freezing fresh food  
The Super Cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
rapidly reduce the temperature in the  
refrigerator section to its lowest setting  
(depending on the room temperature).  
as possible, so that the nutritional  
value, vitamin content, appearance,  
and taste are retained.  
When food takes a long time to freeze,  
water leaks out of the cells, which then  
shrink. Later, when the food is  
Switching Super Cool ON  
Super Cool is particularly  
recommended for faster chilling of  
large amounts of fresh food or drink.  
defrosted, only a portion of this water is  
reabsorbed into the cells. This means  
that slowly frozen food loses a lot of its  
moisture. You can recognize this if a  
large pool of water collects around the  
food as it thaws.  
By contrast, if the food is frozen quickly,  
the cells have less time to lose  
moisture, so they shrink less. Also,  
because a smaller amount of moisture  
is lost, it is easier for the food to  
reabsorb it during the defrosting  
process. This can be recognized by  
the relatively small pool of water around  
the food.  
^ Press the Super Cool button, and the  
indicator light will come on. The  
appliance will now work at full power  
to lower the temperature in the  
refrigerator section.  
Switching Super Cool OFF  
The Super Cool function automatically  
switches off after approx. 6 hours. The  
indicator light turns off, and the  
appliance continues running at normal  
power.  
To save energy, the Super Cool  
function can be switched off once the  
food and/or drinks are sufficiently  
chilled.  
^ Press the Super Cool button, and the  
indicator light will now go out.  
The appliance now continues running  
at normal power.  
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Using Super Cool and Super Freeze  
Super Freeze  
Switching Super Freeze OFF  
For best results, switch on the Super  
Freeze function before putting fresh  
food into the freezer.  
Depending on the amount of food  
placed in the freezer, the Super Freeze  
function will automatically switch off  
after approx. 30 to 60 hours. The  
indicator light turns off, and the  
appliance continues running at normal  
power, which saves energy.  
Exceptions:  
– if you are loading frozen food into the  
freezer.  
– if you are not loading more than 2kg  
fresh food into the freezer per day.  
Switching Super Freeze ON  
The Super Freeze function should be  
switched on 6 hours before you wish  
to place small to medium quantities of  
fresh food in the freezer. However, if  
you are planning to load the maximum  
amount of food into the freezer, the  
Super Freeze function should be  
switched on 24 hours beforehand.  
^ Press the Super Freeze button on the  
right, and the indicator light will come  
on. The appliance will now work at  
full power to lower the temperature in  
the freezer section.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
Never store explosive materials in  
The natural circulation of air throughout  
the appliance creates different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold air is heavier, so it sinks to the  
lowest section of the appliance. Take  
advantage of these different zones  
when you choose where to place food  
in the appliance.  
the appliance, or products with  
flammable propellants (spray cans,  
for example). Danger of explosion! If  
you store oily or greasy foods in the  
appliance door, make sure that no  
oil or grease spills onto the plastic  
parts. This can cause the plastic to  
crack and break. Do not allow food  
to touch the rear wall of the  
Warmest area  
appliance, because it may freeze to  
the wall.  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. You can use this area to  
store butter (to keep it spreadable), and  
cheese (to keep its flavour).  
Food that should not be stored  
in a refrigerator  
Some foods are not suitable for storing  
in the refrigerator. Here are some  
examples:  
Coldest area  
The coldest area in the refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
– Fruit and vegetables that are  
sensitive to cold, such as bananas,  
avocados, papaya, passion fruit,  
eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and  
cucumbers.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, such as:  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– Fruit that is not yet ripe.  
– Potatoes.  
– deli meats, store-bought meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
– Some hard cheeses (for example,  
Parmesan).  
– fresh bread dough, pastry dough,  
cake batters,  
– raw milk cheeses and other raw milk  
dairy products,  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a best-before label  
that specifies a temperature of at  
least 4 °C (39 F).  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Storing food correctly  
Unpackaged meat and produce  
Store food covered or packaged. This  
will prevent smells or tastes from  
Unpackaged meat and produce should  
be separated. If you plan to store them  
together, they should be packaged  
before being placed in the appliance.  
This helps to prevent contamination.  
affecting other foods. It will also keep  
foods from drying out, and will help  
prevent cross-contamination of any  
bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such  
as salmonella, can be avoided by  
setting the correct temperature and  
maintaining good standards of hygiene.  
High-protein foods  
Please note that high-protein foods  
spoil more quickly. This means that  
shellfish spoils faster than fish, and fish  
spoils faster than meat.  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables can be stored  
loose in the vegetable bins. However,  
you should bear in mind that some  
types of vegetables give off a natural  
gas that speeds up ripening and  
spoiling. Other fruit and vegetables  
react strongly to this natural gas, and  
should not be stored together in the  
same bin.  
Meat  
Meat should be stored unpackaged  
(with the wrappers/containers open.)  
This will cause the surface to dry, which  
helps control germs and keeps the  
meat fresher longer. Also, make sure to  
keep different types of meat in separate  
containers - they should not come in  
contact. This will help prevent  
Some fruits that produce a large  
amount of this natural gas are:  
cross-contamination and spoiling.  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocados, and figs.  
Some fruits and vegetables that react  
strongly to this natural gas given off  
by other fruits and vegetables are:  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel  
sprouts, mangoes, honeydew melon,  
apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes,  
pears, nectarines, and peaches.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
Adjusting the door shelves /  
bottle shelf  
The shelves can be adjusted according  
to the height of the food.  
^ Push the door shelf / bottle shelf  
upward, then remove it by pulling it  
forward.  
^ Lift the front of the shelf upward, pull  
the shelf out halfway, then move it  
upward or downward to remove it.  
^ Replace the door shelf / bottle shelf  
at the desired position. Make sure  
that it is securely pushed back into  
position.  
^ With the rear barrier facing upwards,  
place the shelf at the desired  
position. The rear barrier must face  
upwards to prevent food from  
touching the back of the appliance  
and freezing to it.  
Adjusting the bottle divider  
(may vary by model)  
The bottle divider can be moved to the  
left or right, to ensure that bottles are  
held securely in position when the door  
is opened and shut.  
Split shelf  
In order to accomodate tall items in the  
appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be gently  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Lift the front half of the glass shelf  
slightly, then slide it carefully under  
the rear half.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Home freezing  
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  
Only freeze food that is fresh and in  
good condition.  
Hints for home freezing  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity within a 24-hour period is  
listed on the model plate, as "Freezing  
capacity ...kg/24 h".  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for home freezing: fresh  
meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, baked goods, leftovers,  
egg yolks, egg whites, and most  
pre-cooked meals.  
Storing frozen food  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, make sure to check:  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing: grapes, lettuce,  
radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise,  
eggs in the shell, onions, whole raw  
apples and pears.  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the expiry date  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored by the shop. If  
the food is being stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C (0  
F), this reduces the length of time it  
can be kept.  
– To retain colour, taste, and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be trimmed,  
washed, and blanched. To blanch,  
immerse the vegetables in rapidly  
boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. This  
can be done in small batches if you  
prefer. Remove (with a slotted spoon  
or colander) and plunge into a bowl  
or pot of ice water to cool quickly.  
Transfer to a colander and drain,  
then pack for freezing.  
^ Buy frozen food at the very end of  
your shopping trip, and wrap it in  
newspaper or use a cool box or bag  
to transport it.  
^ Place frozen food in the freezer im-  
mediately upon returning home.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
Never re-freeze partially or  
completely defrosted food.  
However, once defrosted food has  
been thoroughly cooked, you may  
freeze it again.  
– To prevent chops, cutlets, and  
steaks from sticking together in solid  
blocks, separate them with a sheet of  
plastic freezer film, parchment  
paper, or wax paper.  
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Freezing and storing food  
– Do not salt or season raw foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
freezing. Cooked food may be  
seasoned lightly before freezing, but  
note that some spices change taste  
when frozen.  
Before placing food in the freezer  
^ When you are planning to freeze  
large amounts of fresh food (more  
than 2kg), switch on the super freeze  
function ahead of time (see the  
instructions for "super freeze").  
– Do not place very warm or hot foods  
in the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and  
Placing food in the freezer  
Food to be frozen can be placed  
anywhere in the freezer section, but the  
upper drawer is preferable.  
considerably increases energy  
consumption.  
Packing  
Larger items or quantities can be  
placed directly on the glass shelves,  
where they will freeze more quickly,  
which gives better results. To free up  
the shelves, the freezer drawers can be  
removed.  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Suitable packing materials are:  
plastic freezer film, freezer bags  
(polyethylene), aluminum foil, freezer  
containers.  
Each freezer drawer and glass shelf  
has a maximum load capacity of  
25kg.  
Unsuitable packing materials are:  
kraft paper, parchment paper,  
cellophane, garbage bags, plastic  
shopping bags.  
^ Spread the food to be frozen across  
the entire bottom of the freezer  
drawer or across the glass shelves,  
so that it will freeze through to the  
core as quickly as possible.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
the package before sealing, to help  
prevent freezer burn on the food.  
^ When placing items in the freezer,  
make sure the packaging and  
^ Close the packaging tightly, with:  
rubber bands, plastic clips, string,  
bag ties, or freezer tape.  
containers are dry, to keep them from  
sticking together when frozen.  
Polyethylene freezer bags can also  
be sealed using home sealing kits.  
^ Mark the package to indicate the  
contents and the date of freezing.  
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Freezing and storing food  
indicate the month the food was first  
placed in the freezer.  
When freezing, make sure that  
already frozen food does not come  
into contact with fresh food being  
frozen, because this could cause  
the frozen food to begin to defrost.  
Defrosting frozen foods  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
Freezer calendar  
– in a microwave,  
The freezer calendar on the freezer  
drawer lists the maximum  
– in a regular oven, using the "fan" or  
"defrost" setting,  
recommended storage times for various  
types of fresh-frozen food.  
– at room temperature,  
– in the refrigerator (as it thaws, the  
frozen food will help cool the other  
food in the refrigerator),  
However, for packaged foods, you  
should follow the best-before  
recommendatons listed on the wrapper.  
– in a Miele Steam Oven.  
Marker system for frozen food  
Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or  
fish can be placed directly into a hot  
pan.  
Markers help remind you how long food  
has been stored.  
Fruit can be thawed at room  
temperature, either in the packaging or  
in a covered bowl.  
Each freezer drawer has two slide  
markers with dials. The months from 1  
to 12 are marked on the dials.  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. You can place them directly  
in simmering water or hot oil. Because  
of changes to the cell structure, the  
cooking time is slightly shorter than for  
fresh vegetables.  
Never re-freeze partially or  
completely defrosted food.  
However, once defrosted food has  
been thoroughly cooked, you may  
freeze it again.  
^ From the edge of each drawer, slide  
the markers onto the guide runners.  
Use the markers to indicate the type of  
food being frozen, and turn the dial to  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cooling drinks quickly  
To cool drinks quickly, switch on the  
super cool function. If you choose to  
place them in the freezer instead, do  
not leave them in longer than 1 hour, or  
they could burst.  
Using the cool pack  
The cool pack prevents the  
temperature in the freezer from rising  
too quickly in the event of a power cut.  
Place the cool pack in the upper  
drawer directly on top of food. The cool  
pack will be at its most effective after it  
has been in the freezer for  
approximately 24 hours.  
If there is a power cut, place the cool  
pack directly on top of the frozen food  
in the upper drawer, to help keep the  
food cold for as long as possible.  
When placing fresh food in the freezer,  
use the cool pack to separate the fresh  
food from the already frozen food, 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.  
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Making ice cubes (may vary by model)  
For the automatic ice cube maker to  
To ensure that the water pipes are  
thoroughly flushed through, you  
must not consume the first three  
batches of ice from the ice maker.  
This applies not only when the  
appliance is first being used after  
installation, but also if it has been  
out of use for a longer period of time  
(for example, after being away on  
holiday).  
operate, it must be connected to the  
household water line.  
Switching the ice cube maker  
ON  
^ Switch the freezer ON.  
^ Open the top left drawer in the  
freezer section.  
Making a large amount of ice cubes  
The amount of ice cubes made  
depends on the temperature in the  
freezer section. The lower the  
temperature, the more ice cubes are  
produced within a given period of time.  
Once the ice cube drawer is full, ice  
cube production is automatically  
halted.  
^ Press the ON/OFF button, and the  
indicator light will now come on.  
If you require a large amount of ice  
cubes,  
^ Close the drawer.  
The drawer must be completely shut  
for ice cubes to be produced.  
^ replace the full ice cube drawer with  
the drawer beside it on the right.  
After the appliance is turned on for the  
Once the empty drawer has been  
very first time, it can take up to 24 hours placed in position and closed properly,  
for the first ice cubes to drop out of the  
ice cube maker and collect in the  
drawer. Thereafter, when the ice cube  
maker is switched off and then on again  
it will take a maximum of 6 hours for ice  
to be produced.  
the ice cube maker will begin to  
produce new ice cubes again.  
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Making ice cubes (may vary by model)  
Switching OFF the ice cube  
maker  
If you do not want the appliance to  
make any ice cubes, the ice cube  
maker can be switched off  
independently of the freezer section.  
^ Press the ON/OFF button on the ice  
cube maker, and the indicator light  
will now come on.  
If the ice cube maker is switched off,  
the ice cube drawer can be used as an  
extra drawer for freezing fresh food or  
storing frozen food.  
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Automatic defrosting  
Refigerator section  
Freezer section  
During normal operation, condensate  
and frost can form on the back wall of  
the refigerator section. These are  
automatically removed by the  
The freezer is equipped with a  
"frost-free" system, which automatically  
defrosts the freezer section as needed,  
to prevent build-up.  
appliance during automatic defrosting.  
The moisture generated in the  
appliance collects on the condenser,  
and is automatically defrosted and  
evaporated periodically.  
The condensate is drained away  
through a channel and drain hole, then  
fed into an evaporation system at the  
back of the appliance.  
This automatic defrosting system keeps  
the freezer section permanently  
ice-free, while ensuring that the food  
stored in the freezer section does not  
defrost.  
It is important to keep the  
condensate channel and drain hole  
clean and free of blockages, so that  
the condensate can flow away  
properly.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the exterior, interior  
and accessories  
Never use abrasive cleaners on the  
appliance, or products that contain  
acids, bases, or chemical solvents.  
Note that "non-abrasive" cleaners  
are also unsuitable, because they  
can cause matte patches to appear.  
For all stainless steel surfaces, use a  
special product (which is available  
through customer service). Make  
sure that no water gets into the  
electronic unit or into the light. Do  
not let any cleaning water get into  
the condensate channel or drain  
hole. Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean the appliance. Steam could  
reach the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit. Never remove  
the model plate inside the  
Use lukewarm water with some mild  
dish liquid. The accessories and  
shelves should all be cleaned by hand,  
except for the butter dish, which is  
dishwasher-safe.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole in the refigerator  
frequently, so that condensate can  
drain away properly. You can use a  
straw or similar item, for example.  
^ Use a special product to clean the  
stainless steel surfaces.  
^ After washing, wipe down the interior  
and accessories with a clean wet  
appliance. It contains important  
information that is required in the  
event of a service call.  
cloth, then dry wih a soft cloth. Leave  
the appliance doors open for a short  
while, so the moisture can evaporate.  
Before cleaning  
^ Use the on/off button to switch the  
appliance off, then unplug it  
completely from the socket.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
^ Take out any removable parts, so that  
they can be cleaned.  
^ Before cleaning the refigerator  
shelves, first remove the stainless  
steel trim from the front side.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the ice cube tray*  
(*may vary by model)  
^ Clean the ice cube drawer and th  
eice cube tray with warm water and  
some mild dish liquid.  
Before the ice cubes drop down into  
the drawer, they are formed in an ice  
cube tray.  
^ Press the ON/OFF button for the ice  
cube maker.  
The ice cube tray will now return to its  
original position.  
This tray should be cleaned regularly,  
to remove any stale ice or water.  
^ Now put the ice cube drawer back in  
the appliance and close it.  
^ Connect the appliance to the power  
supply.  
The ice cube maker will begin to  
produce ice cubes again within 6  
hours.  
^ Press the on/off button, and the  
indicator light will now come on.  
^ Empty the ice cube drawer.  
If the ice cube maker has not been  
used for a longer period of time, it is  
important to clean it before making  
ice.  
^ Hold down the on/off button for the  
ice cube maker for approx. 10  
seconds (after approx. 1 second the  
ice cube maker will switch off and the  
indicator light will go out).  
Cleaning the exterior coils  
The indicator light will now flash.  
^ The ventilation slits should be  
cleaned on a regular basis, with a  
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up  
of dust will increase the amount of  
energy the appliance consumes.  
^ Within the next 60 seconds, push the  
ice cube drawer in as far as it will go.  
This will cause the ice cube tray to  
rotate into an angled position, which  
makes it easier to clean.  
Door seals  
Do not use any grease or oil on the  
door seals, because they will cause  
the seals to deteriorate over time.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Wait until the rotation has stopped  
before continuing.  
^ Now take the ice cube drawer out of  
the appliance.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the exterior coils  
The metal coils on the back of the  
appliance (heat exchanger) need to be  
dusted and cleaned at least once a  
year. A build-up of dust and grime will  
increase the amount of energy the  
appliance consumes.  
When cleaning the coils, be careful  
not to tear off, bend, or otherwise  
damage any wiring or other parts.  
After cleaning  
^ Return all shelves and accessories to  
the refrigerator section.  
^ Return food to the refrigerator  
section, close the doors, and switch  
both the refrigerator and freezer  
sections on.  
^ Switch on the super freeze function,  
so that the freezer section can cool  
down quickly. The indicator light will  
now come on.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
section is cold enough, you can  
place the food in the freezer drawers  
and return the drawers to the freezer.  
^ The super freeze function can now  
be turned off, by pressing the super  
freeze button. The indicator light will  
now go out.  
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Troubleshooting . . .  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
or freezer section is too cold?  
Repairs to elctrical appliances  
should only be carried out by  
qualified professionals. Work  
performed by unqualified persons  
can place the user at considerable  
risk of harm.  
^ Select a warmer temperature.  
^ You may have forgotten to switch off  
the super freeze or super cool  
function. The corresponding indicator  
light will still be on.  
Certain minor problems can be  
corrected without contacting the Miele  
Service Department.  
. . . the appliance is switching on too  
frequently and for too long?  
^ Check whether the vents are blocked  
or dusty/dirty.  
What should I do if ... . .  
. . . the refrigerator or freezer section  
does not get cool?  
^ Check whether the metal coils (heat  
exchanger) at the rear of the  
appliance are dusty/dirty.  
^ Check that the section is switched  
on. The corresponding temperature  
display should be lit up.  
^ the doors have been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket.  
^ Check that the doors are closing  
properly.  
^ Check whether the main breaker for  
the house wiring system has blown a  
fuse. If so, contact the Miele service  
department.  
. . . food has frozen together?  
Use a blunt instrument (such as a  
spoon handle) to carefully pry the items  
apart.  
. . . the door to the freezer section  
will not open, because it has been  
opened and closed too many times in  
succession?  
. . . the alarm signal sounds and the  
temperature display for the freezer  
section is flashing?  
This is no cause for concern. Repeated  
opening and closing of the door can  
cause strong suction. Simply wait a few  
minutes, then try again. The door  
The freezer section temperature has  
risen above the set temperature,  
because:  
should now open without difficulty.  
^ The freezer door has been opened  
too frequently, or a large amount of  
fresh food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
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Troubleshooting . . .  
^ the ventilation slits are blocked.  
or completely) must NOT be re-frozen  
until it has been thoroughly cooked.  
^ there has been a lengthy interruption  
of the power supply.  
The warmest recorded temperature will  
appear in the display for approx. 1  
minute. After this, the display will revert  
to the actual current temperature in the  
freezer section.  
Once the temperature is sufficiently  
low, the freezer section temperature  
display will return to a steady light and  
the alarm signal will stop sounding.  
. . . the super freeze or super cool  
indicator light is not lit up, even  
though the appliance is working?  
. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the  
temperature displays?  
The temperature displays will not show  
a temperature until approximately 6  
hours after the appliance has been  
switched on. It can take this length of  
time before the temperature reaches a  
level that can be displayed. Wait and  
check again.  
The indicator light is defective. Call the  
service department.  
. . . the appliance cannot be switched  
off?  
The safety lock has been activated.  
. . . one of the messages "F1" to "F5"  
. . . the ice cube maker will not switch  
on?* (may vary by model)  
appears in the temperature display?  
This indicates a problem. Call the ser-  
vice department.  
^ Check that the appliance is  
connected to the power supply.  
. . . "nA" appears in the temperature  
. . . the ice cube maker is not  
producing any ice cubes? * (may  
vary by model)  
display?  
The temperature in the freezer section  
has risen too high at some point during  
the past few hours or days, because of  
a power cut.  
^ Was the water supply line purged of  
air by a qualified technician before  
the appliance was used for the first  
time?  
^ While "nA" is lit up in the display,  
press the alarm button. The  
^ Check that the ice cube maker is  
switched on.  
temperature display will show the  
warmest temperature recorded in the  
freezer section during the power cut.  
^ Check that the freezer section is  
switched on.  
Depending on the temperature  
^ Check that the water supply line is  
open.  
displayed, you should check the  
condition of the food in the freezer.  
Food that is defrosted (whether partially  
^ Check that the ice cube drawer is  
properly closed.  
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Troubleshooting . . .  
Remember that it can take up to 24  
hours for the first ice cubes to be  
produced.  
^ Unscrew the defective light bulb and  
replace it with a new one. Light bulb  
specification:  
115 V, max. 25 W, E 14 screw base.  
. . . the indicator light on the ice cube  
maker is flashing? * (may vary by  
model)  
This indicates a problem. Call the ser-  
vice department.  
. . . the interior light is not working?  
^ Was the refrigerator section door left  
open for too long? The lighting  
automatically switches off after the  
door has been open for approx. 15  
minutes.  
^ Screw the new bulb into the socket.  
Ensure that it goes in correctly and  
that the seal c forms a tight fit.  
^ Now carefully re-insert the glass plate  
and re-attach the retaining rail.  
The light uses 2 light bulbs, which are  
located behind a cover, high in the  
refrigerator section. If the bulbs are  
defective, take the following steps:  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is  
wet?  
^ Unplug the appliance, or turn off the  
main breaker for the house electrical  
supply.  
The drain hole is blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
the drain hole.  
If an error cannot be corrected using  
this problem solving guide, please  
contact the Miele Service  
Department. To prevent the  
unnecessary loss of temperature, it  
is recommended that you not open  
the appliance doors while waiting for  
the technician to arrive.  
^ Unscrew the retaining rail a, then  
pull it forward and off.  
^ Carefully remove the glass plate b.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them?  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise  
may get louder for brief periods, whenever the motor kicks in.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the  
motor on or off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
In multi-zone and frost-free appliances, the movement of air  
circulating through the appliance can sometimes just barely be  
heard.  
Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the  
compressor, and the coolant circulating through the system).  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them?  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Balance the appliance using a level,  
and by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance, or placing something underneath them.  
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.  
Bottles or containers are unstable or knocking against each  
other: Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the  
appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After-sales service  
In the event of a fault that you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– the Miele Service Department (see  
back cover for address).  
When contacting your Dealer or the  
Service Department, please quote the  
model and serial number of your  
appliance. This information is shown on  
the data plate.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
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Plumbing (may vary by model)  
Connecting to the water  
The machine must be connected to  
the water supply by a licensed  
supply  
^ Disconnect the machine from the  
electrical supply.  
plumber in accordance with local  
and national regulations. The water  
being used should have the drinking  
water standards of the respective  
country where the machine is used.  
– All units and systems used to deliver  
the water to the appliance must  
conform with the requirements of the  
respective country.  
– The machine is designed to be  
plumbed to a cold water connection.  
– The on-site water line must have a  
water valve to turn the water off if  
needed. If not present, have a water  
valve installed by a licensed  
plumber.  
– The water valve must be accessible  
after installation.  
– Water pressure on-site:  
Minimum: 14.5 psi  
^ Remove the cover cap a from the  
solenoid valve b.  
Maximum: 145 psi, if higher, install a  
pressure reduction valve.  
^ Install the compression fitting c with  
the sealing ring d on the solenoid  
valve b.  
– Suitable 1/4" tubing or copper piping  
must be supplied for plumbing.  
^ Attach the copper line e to the  
compression fitting c.  
– To ensure the best ice cube quality,  
the maximum length of the tubing or  
copper pipe should not exceed 4 ft.  
11" (1.5 m). If too much water  
remains in the tubing the quality  
could be affected.  
^ Secure the copper line to the  
appliance using cable clips f.  
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Plumbing (may vary by model)  
^ Open the valve for water supply and  
check entire water system for leaks.  
Before using the appliance for the first  
time, a licensed plumber should bleed  
air from the system.  
^ Please use caution.  
^ Slide the appliance into the desired  
position.  
After a maximum of 24 hours the first  
ice cubes will drop out of the ice  
cube maker and collect in the  
drawer.  
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Electrical information  
The appliance is delivered ready for  
connection to a 60 Hz 115 V power  
supply. It is only suitable for plugging  
into a properly grounded socket that  
complies with regulations. The  
appliance must only be plugged into a  
wiring system that complies with the  
local Electrical Code.  
The fuse must be rated at least 10 A.  
Ideally, the socket should be next to the  
appliance and easily accessible. Do  
not connect the appliance to the power  
supply by an extension cord. Extension  
cords do not guarantee the required  
safety of the appliance (danger of  
overheating, for example).  
If any changes are needed to the  
household wiring or power supply, this  
must be performed by a qualified  
electrician only.  
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Installation information  
Do not place any items that prodice  
heat on top of the appliance (such  
as a toaster or microwave). This will  
increase the amount of energy the  
appliance consumes.  
Climate range  
Room temperature  
SN  
+10 °C to +32 °C  
(50 F to 90 F)  
N
ST  
T
+16 °C to +32 °C  
(61 F to 90 F)  
+18 °C to +38 °C  
(64 F to 100 F)  
+18 °C to +43 °C  
(64 F to 109)  
This fridge/freezer should not be  
placed in a side-by-side formation  
with a second model. Because the  
appliance does not have heated  
side walls, a side-by-side  
If the room is too cold, it will cause the  
cooling system in the appliance to  
switch off for too long. This can cause  
the internal temperature to rise.  
arrangement can lead to the  
build-up of condensation water.  
Contact your dealer for advice.  
Proper ventilation  
The air behind the appliance gets  
warm. In order to ensure adequate  
ventilation, you must ensure that the  
vents are not covered or blocked in any  
way. Also, the vents must be  
Location  
The appliance should not be installed  
directly next to a heat source (such as  
a stove/oven or a radiator), or in direct  
sunlight. The higher the adjacent  
temperature, the more energy the  
appliance requires to keep cool.  
Choose a dry, well-ventilated room for  
installation.  
dusted/cleaned on a regular basis.  
Installation  
^ First remove any cable clips from the  
rear of the appliance.  
Climate range  
^ Check that all parts on the rear the  
appliance are free to move. Remove  
any obstructions.  
The appliance is designed for use  
within a certain temperature range  
(room temperature), and should not be  
used outside this range. The climate  
range is stated on the model plate  
inside the appliance.  
^ Gently slide the appliance into the  
desired location. The rear of the  
appliance can be directly against the  
wall.  
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Installation information  
Adjustments  
^ Use the flat wrench provided to  
adjust the feet as needed, so that the  
appliance is even all around.  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is delivered with  
^ Remove the covers from the opposite  
side and place them on the holes that  
are left.  
right-hand hinging. If left-hand door  
hinging is preferred, then follow these  
instructions to change the door hinge.  
Switching the appliance doors  
Remove the door handles  
Begin by releasing the sidebars from  
the door handles, as follows:  
^ Pull off the cover a.  
^ When you pull on the door handle a,  
the sidebar b moves backward and  
creates a gap d between the handle  
sidebar b and the mounting plate c  
for the handle.  
^ With the door closed, unscrew the  
lower hinge bracket b, then remove  
the door downward.  
^ Now place the panel d in position on  
the opposite side.  
^ Use a blunt object (such as a  
wooden spoon handle) to keep the  
gap d open, and push the handle  
slowly back toward the door.  
^ Remove the hinge parts c from the  
hinge bracket b, and re-insert them  
in the second hole on the hinge  
bracket.  
Make sure that the blunt object does  
not slip and damage the appliance.  
^ With the upper door of the appliance  
f closed, pull the bearing pin e  
downward to remove.  
The sidebar b will now come loose.  
^ Open the upper appliance door, then  
remove it by pulling it downward.  
^ Pull it b out of the track.  
^ Now loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in  
the mounting plate and remove the  
handle.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Remove the plugs from the door  
bearing bushings at the top of the  
appliance doors, and fit them into  
place on the opposite side.  
^ Hang the upper appliance door on  
the pin i, and close the appliance  
door.  
^ Insert the middle bearing pin e  
through the bottom of the bearing  
bracket m in the upper appliance  
door.  
^ Check to see that the upper  
appliance door is properly aligned.  
Make any needed adjustments by  
using the length holes in the bearing  
bracket m.  
^ Pull off the cover g, and unscrew the  
hinge bracket h.  
^ Insert the pin i into the second hole  
of the hinge bracket h.  
^ Rotate the steel angle j and the  
cover k 180° each, then fit them on  
the opposite side.  
^ Screw the hinge bracket h on the  
opposite side. The M4 screw must  
be screwed into the left hole of the  
hinge bracket.  
^ Now rotate the cover g 180° and  
mount it on the opposite side.  
^ In the middle of the appliance,  
exchange the cover l and the  
bearing bracket m, as follows:  
Unscrew the cover l and the  
bearing bracket m, rotate them 180°,  
and screw them into place on the  
opposite side.  
^ Hang the lower appliance door on  
the pin e, and close the appliance  
door.  
^ Insert the lower hinge bracket b in  
the door bearing bushing in the lower  
appliance door, and screw it  
^ Pull the bearing bushing n  
downward and out of the bearing  
bracket m, then re-insert it into the  
bearing bracket from the top.  
completely onto the housing.  
^ Snap on the cover a.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Mount the door handles back into  
place.  
^ Starting from the appliance side,  
slide the sidebar d onto the guide  
for the mounting plate, until it auidbly  
clicks into place.  
The following instructions must be  
followed when attaching the door  
handle, because the door seal could  
be damaged otherwise.  
You must make sure that the sidebar  
d does not come in contact with the  
door seal when the door is opened.  
This will damage the door seal over  
time.  
If you see that the sidebar is coming  
into contact with the door seal,  
^ you must adjust the mounting plate  
c again, using the set screws a,  
until the mounting plate and the  
sidebar d are at the appropriate  
angle, and the seal is no longer  
touched when the door is opened.  
^ First, loosely screw the door handle  
onto the opposite side, using the two  
forward screws b.  
The mounting plate c must be  
positioned on the door housing in such  
a way that when the door is closed, the  
mounting plate is aligned with the  
outside wall of the appliance. If this  
alignment is off, you can correct it by  
^ turning both of the pre-mounted set  
screws a with a wrench until the  
mounting plate c reaches the  
correct angle.  
^ Tighten all 4 of the screws b.  
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Installing the appliance  
The air intake and outlet must not be  
blocked or covered in any way. They  
also need to be dusted/cleaned on a  
regular basis.  
If the appliance is installed next to a  
wall c, a gap of approx. 50 mm (2") is  
needed on the hinge side between the  
wall and the appliance b, so that the  
appliance doors can be completely  
open, with space for the handle.  
The appliance can be installed in any  
kitchenette. To match the appliance to  
the height of the kitchenette, a suitable  
adapter cabinet a can be installed  
over the appliance.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm (2")  
depth must be left behind the  
applicance. The gap between the  
appliance/adapter cabinet and the  
room ceiling must be at least 40 mm  
(1 9/16"), so that warm air can escape  
without obstruction. Otherwise the  
appliance has to work harder, which  
results in increased energy  
consumption. The greater the  
ventilation cross-section, the more  
energy-efficient the appliance can be.  
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Subject to change without notice / 2307  
M.-Nr. 06 926 030 / 00  
KFN 8992 SD ed  
KFN 8993 SDE ed  
 

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