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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezerKDN 12623 S (-1)KDN 12823 S (-1)

To avoid the risk of accidents or

damage to the appliance, it isessential to read these instructionsbefore it is installed or used for thefirst time. M.-Nr. 09 274 350

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Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

. . . temperature in the refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

. . . in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Activating the alarm system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

When shopping for food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Storing food correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fruit and vegetables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unpacked meats and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Protein rich foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Appliance doors, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Levelling the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Aligning the appliance doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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aOn/Off button

bTemperature selector button

cRefrigerator section temperaturedisplay

dSuper freeze button andindicator light

eAlarm off button andindicator light

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aButter and cheese compartment

bAdjustable shelves

cEgg tray

dDoor shelf

eCondensate channel anddrain hole

fFruit and vegetable containers

gBottle divider

hBottle shelf

iFreezer drawers

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Disposal of the packingmaterial

The transport and protective packing

has been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliancesoften contain materials which, if

handled or disposed of incorrectly,could be potentially hazardous tohuman health and to the environment.They are, however, essential for thecorrect functioning of your appliance.Please do not therefore dispose of itwith your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your localcommunity waste collection / recycling

centre or contact your dealer foradvice. Ensure that it presents nodanger to children while being storedfor disposal.

Take care not to damage the pipeworkat the back of it before or duringtransportation to an authorisedcollection depot.In this way, refrigerant in the pipework

and oil in the compressor will becontained, and will not leak out into theenvironment.

Caring for the environment

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This appliance complies with all

relevant safety requirements.

Improper use can, however, present

a risk of both personal injury anddamage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, please

read these instructions carefully

before using it for the first time. They

contain important notes on the

installation, safety, operation andcare of the appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe

place and pass them on to any

future user.

Correct application

~ This appliance is not designed forcommercial use. It is intended for use indomestic households and in similarworking and residential environmentssuch as:

Shops

Offices and showrooms

and by residents in establishmentssuch as:

Hostels and guest houses.

This appliance is not intended foroutdoor use.

It must only be used as a domesticappliance to cool and store food as well

as to store deep frozen food, freezefresh food and to prepare ice.

Any other usage is not supported bythe manufacturer and could bedangerous. Miele cannot be held liablefor damage resulting from incorrect or

improper use or operation of theappliance.

~ This appliance is not intended foruse by people with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lackof experience and knowledge, unlessthey are supervised whilst using it, orhave been shown how to use it

correctly by a person responsible fortheir safety.

Safety with children

~ Children 8 years and older may usethe appliance only if they have beenshown how to use it in a safe way andunderstand the hazards involved.

~ Children under 8 years of age mustbe kept away from the appliance unlessthey are constantly supervised.

~ This appliance is not a toy! Do notallow children to play with it or near it,or to play with the controls, or to swingon the door.

Warning and Safety instructions

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Technical safety

~ Before setting up the appliance,check it for any externally visible

damage. Do not install and use adamaged appliance.It could be dangerous.

~ If the connection cable is faulty it mustonly be replaced by a service technicianauthorised by the manufacturer to protectthe user from danger.

~ This appliance contains the coolantIsobutane (R600a), a natural gas which

is environmentally friendly. Although itis flammable, it does not damage theozone layer and does not increase thegreenhouse effect. The use of thiscoolant has, however, led to a slightincrease in the noise level of theappliance. In addition to the noise ofthe compressor, you might be able tohear the coolant flowing around thesystem. This is unavoidable, but doesnot have any adverse effect on theperformance of the appliance.Care must be taken during thetransportation and installation of theappliance that no parts of the coolingsystem are damaged. Leaking coolantcan damage the eyes.

In the event of any damage:- avoid open flames and anything whichcreates a spark,- disconnect from the mains,

- air the room in which the appliance islocated for several minutes and- contact the Service Department foradvice.

~ The more coolant there is in anappliance, the larger the room it shouldbe installed in. In the event of aleakage, if the appliance is in a smallroom, there is the danger ofcombustible gases building up.For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 ofroom space is required. The amount of

coolant in the appliance is stated on thedata plate inside the appliance.

~ Safe operation of the appliance isonly assured if it has been installed andconnected in accordance with theseoperating and installation instructions.

~ Before connecting the appliance,make sure that the connection data onthe data plate (voltage and frequency)matches the mains electricity supply.This data must correspond in order toavoid the risk of damage to theappliance. Consult a qualifiedelectrician if in any doubt.

~ Do not connect the appliance to themains electricity supply by a

multi-socket adapter or an extensionlead. These do not guarantee therequired safety of the appliance (e.g.danger of overheating).


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~ The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteedwhen it is correctly earthed. It is mostimportant that this basic safety

requirement is observed and regularlytested and where there is any doubt,the household wiring system should beinspected by a qualified electrician.The manufacturer cannot be held liablefor damage or injury caused by the lackof or inadequacy of an effectiveearthing system (e.g. electric shock).

~ Installation, maintenance andrepairs may only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentnational and local safety regulations.Repairs and other work by unqualifiedpersons could be dangerous. Themanufacturer cannot be held liable forunauthorised work.

~While the appliance is underguarantee, repairs should only beundertaken by a service technicianauthorised by the manufacturer.Otherwise the guarantee will beinvalidated.

~ The appliance must be isolated fromthe electricity supply during installation,maintenance and repair work.

~ Faulty components must only bereplaced by genuine Miele originalspare parts. The manufacturer can onlyguarantee the safety of the appliancewhen Miele replacement parts areused.

~ This appliance must not be used ina non-stationary location (e.g. on aship).

~ In areas which may be subject toinfestation by cockroaches or othervermin, pay particular attention tokeeping the appliance and its

surroundings in a clean condition at alltimes. Any damage which may becaused by cockroaches or other verminwill not be covered by the guarantee.

Correct use

~ Never handle frozen food with wethands. Your hands may freeze to the

frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

~ Do not take ice cubes out with yourbare hands and never place ice cubesor ice lollies in your mouth straight fromthe freezer.The very low temperature of the frozenice or lollies can cause frost burn to thelips and tongue.

~ Do not refreeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible, as it will loseits nutritional value and spoil if left fortoo long. Defrosted food may only bere-frozen after it has been cooked.

~ Do not store explosive materials inthe appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spraycans). Thermostats switching on mayproduce sparks which could present afire hazard. Flammable compoundscould explode.

~ Do not operate any electricalequipment (e.g. an electric ice-creammaker) inside the appliance. Danger of

sparking and explosion.


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~ If storing alcohol with a highpercentage proof, make sure it is tightlyclosed and stored upright.Danger of explosion.

~ Do not store cans or bottlescontaining carbonated drinks or liquidswhich could freeze in the freezer. Thecans or bottles could explode. Dangerof injury and damage to the appliance.

~When cooling drinks quickly in thefreezer, make sure bottles are not left infor more than one hour; otherwise theycould burst, resulting in injury ordamage.

~ Observe the "use-by" dates given onfood to avoid the risk of food poisoning.Storage times will depend on severalfactors, including the freshness andquality of the food as well as thetemperature at which it is stored. Follow

the instructions given on the foodmanufacturer's packaging regardingstorage conditions and "use-by" dates.

~ Do not use sharp edged objects to

remove frost and ice,

separate frozen foods and removeice trays.

They will damage the evaporator,causing irreversible damage to theappliance.

~ Do not place electric heaters orcandles in the appliance to defrost it.These will damage the plastic parts.

~ Do not use defrosting sprays orde-icers, as they might contain

substances which could damage theplastic parts or which could cause thebuild-up of gases and pose a danger tohealth.

~ Do not use a steam-cleaningappliance to defrost or clean thisappliance. Steam could reach theelectrical components and cause a

short circuit.

~ Do not use any oils or grease on thedoor seals, as these will cause theseals to deteriorate and becomeporous with time.

~ Do not store cooking oil in therefrigerator door. Traces of oil cancause stress cracks to occur in theplastic components in the door.

~ Do not block the ventilation gaps inthe appliance as this would impair theefficiency of the appliance, increase theelectricity consumption and couldcause damage to the appliance.

~ This appliance is designed for use

within certain climate ranges (ambienttemperatures), and should not be usedoutside this range. The climate rangefor your appliance is stated on the dataplate inside the appliance.Installing it in a room with too low anambient temperature, e.g. a garage,can lead to the appliance switching offfor longer periods so that it cannot

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Disposal of your old appliance

~ Before disposing of an oldappliance, first make the door latch or

lock unusable.This way you will prevent children fromaccidentally locking themselves in andendangering their lives.

~ Be careful not to damage any part ofthe pipework whilst awaiting disposal,e.g. by

puncturing the refrigerant channels

in the evaporator.

bending any pipework.

scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage theeyes.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused bynon-compliance with these Warning

and Safety instructions.


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Normal energy

consumption

Increased energy

consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.Not near to a heat source (radiator,

oven).

Near to a heat source (radiator,

oven).

Where the ideal ambient room

temperature is approx. 20C.

Where there is a high ambient room

temperature.

Do not cover the ventilation gaps

and dust them regularly.

Temperature settingwith a thermostatwhich is approximate(set in stages).

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

temperature in the compartment, the

higher the energy consumption.

Temperature settingwith a thermostat which

is exact to the degree(digital display).

Larder section 8 to 12 C

On appliances with winter setting,

please make sure that the winter

setting is switched off when the

ambient temperature is warmer than

16 C .

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C

PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C

Freezer section -18 C

Wine storage section 10 to 12 C

Use Drawers, shelves and racksarranged as they were when the

appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when necessary

and for as short a time as possible.

Frequent opening of the door for

long periods will cause a loss of

coldness.

Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the

door is open for longer.

Allow hot food and drinks to cool

down before placing them in the

appliance.

Hot food will cause the compressor

to run for a long time, as the

appliance will have to work harder

to reduce the temperature.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of

liquids will cause a loss of coldness

in the refrigerator.

Place frozen food in the refrigerator

to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance to

allow air to circulate.

Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when alayer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum)

has built up.

A layer of ice hinders the cold from

reaching the frozen food, and

increases energy consumption.

How to save energy

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Before using for the first time

^ Clean the inside of the appliance andthe accessories with lukewarm water

and a little washing-up liquid, andthen dry with a soft cloth.

Switching on

^ Press the On/Off button. Thetemperature display will light up.

The temperature display for therefrigerator section will show therequired temperature setting.The alarm indicator light will flash untilthe temperature in the freezer is coldenough.

The appliance will start cooling downand the interior light in the refrigeratorsection will come on if you open thedoor.

Allow the appliance to run for a fewhours before placing food in it. This willensure that the temperature issufficiently low.

Switching off

^ Press the On/Off button until thetemperature display goes out.

The cooling system is switched off.

Switching off for longerperiods of time

If the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time, e.g. whilston holiday:

^ switch the appliance off,

^ switch off at the wall socket andwithdraw the plug,

^ clean the appliance out and

^ leave the doors ajar to air it.

If, during a long absence, the

appliance is switched off but not

cleaned out and the doors are leftshut, there is a danger of mould and

odours building up inside the

appliance.

Switching on and off

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It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Micro-organisms will causefood which is not stored at the correct

temperature to deteriorate rapidly.Temperature influences the growth rateof these micro-organisms. Reducingthe temperature reduces their growthrate.

The temperature in the appliance willrise:

the more often the door is openedand the longer it is kept open,

the more food that is stored in it,

the warmer the food is which is beingput into it,

the higher the ambient temperaturesurrounding the appliance.The appliance is designed for use in

specific ambient temperatures(climate ranges). Do not use inambient temperatures for which it isnot designed.

. . . temperature in therefrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 5 C

in the middle of the refrigerator.

. . . in the freezer section

To freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperature of-18 C is required. At this temperaturethe growth of micro-organisms isgenerally halted. As soon as the

temperature rises above -10 C, themicro-organisms become active in thefood again so that it cannot be kept aslong. For this reason, partially defrosted

or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.Food may be re-frozen once it hasbeen cooked, as the high temperaturesachieved when cooking destroy most

micro-organisms.

Setting the temperature

The temperatures for the refrigeratorand the freezer sections are set with thetemperature selector button.

^ Press the temperature buttonrepeatedly until the indicator light forthe temperature you want lights up inthe temperature display for therefrigerator section.

The temperature will be adjustedcontinuously with each press of thebutton.

When the refrigerator section is set to5 C , the freezer section will have anaverage temperature of -18 C.

Temperature display

The temperature display on thecontrol panel always shows the

required temperature.

The temperature can be adjusted from:1 C to 9 C

The correct temperature

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Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer sectioncannot rise unnoticed and to avoid

energy being wasted if a door is leftopen.

Temperature alarm

An alarm will sound if the temperaturein the freezer section becomes toowarm. The temperature display and thealarm indicator light will also flash.

The temperature the appliance is set atdetermines the temperature theappliance recognises as being toowarm.

The alarm will sound and the alarmindicator and temperature display willflash, for example,

if the freezer section door has beenleft open for a while, e.g. in order toload, re-arrange or take food out.

when freezing large amounts of foodat once.

in the event of a power cut.

Depending on the temperature in thefreezer, you should check the condition

of the food. If food has defrosted orstarted to defrost, check that it is stillsafe to use, and if so, use it as quicklyas possible. Defrosted food may onlybe re-frozen after it has been cooked.

Door alarm

The alarm will sound if the freezer

section or refrigerator section door isleft open for more than approx. 60seconds.

Activating the alarm system

The alarm system is always active. Itdoes not have to be switched on

manually.

Switching the alarm off early

The alarm will stop and the indicatorlight will go out when the temperaturereaches the correct level again.However, if the noise disturbs you, youcan switch the alarm off before this if

you wish.

^ Press the alarm off button.

The alarm will stop.The indicator light will stay on until

the correct temperature has beenreached. The alarm system is thenready should it be needed again.

Alarm

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Super freeze

Switch the Super freeze function onbefore putting fresh food into the

freezer.

This helps food to freeze quickly andretain its nutrients, vitamins, flavoursand appearance.

Super freeze is not necessary:

when putting in food that is alreadyfrozen.

when freezing less than 2 kg freshfood daily.

Switching on Super freeze

When freezing small quantities of foodin the freezer, the Super freeze functionshould be switched on 6 hoursbeforehand. When freezing themaximum load of food the Superfreeze function should be switched on24 hours beforehand.

^ Press the Super freeze button. The

Super freeze indicator light will comeon.

The appliance works at full power tolower the temperature in theappliance.

Switching off Super freeze

The Super freeze function will switch offautomatically after approx. 65 hours.

The indicator light will go out and theappliance will run at normal poweragain.

To save energy, the Super freezefunction can be switched off once aconstant temperature of -18C orcolder has been reached in the freezer.You should also check the temperature

inside the appliance from time to time.^ Press the Super freeze button. The

Super freeze indicator light will goout, and the appliance will continueto operate at normal power.

Super freeze

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Different storage zones

Due to the natural circulation of the airin the appliance, there are different

temperature zones in the refrigerator.Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowestsection of the appliance. Make use ofthe different zones when placing foodin the appliance.

Warmest area

The warmest area is in the top section

of the door. Use this for storing butterand cheese.

Coldest area

The coldest area in a refrigerator isdirectly above the vegetablecontainers.

Use this for all delicate and highly

perishable food, e.g.

fish, meat, poultry,

sausage products, ready meals,

dishes or baked goods containingeggs or cream,

fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza orquiche dough,

soft cheese and other dairyproducts,

pre-packed vegetables and otherfresh food with a label stating itshould be kept at a temperature ofapprox. 4 C.

Do not store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products

containing propellants (e.g. spraycans). Danger of explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high

percentage proof, make sure it is

tightly closed, and store upright.

If storing food which contains a lot offat or oil, make sure that it does not

come into contact with plasticcomponents as this could cause

stress cracks.

Food must not touch the back wall of

the refrigerator, as it may freeze tothe back wall.

To allow air to circulate efficiently,

do not pack food too closelytogether in the appliance.

Food which should not bestored in a refrigerator

Not all food is suitable for storing in arefrigerator at temperatures below 5C, assome food is sensitive to cold.

Cucumbers, for example, become glassy,aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet.Tomatoes and oranges loose their aromaand the peel on citrus fruits hardens.Food which is sensitive to coldincludes:

Pineapple, avocado, bananas,pomegranate, mango, melon,

papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit(such as lemons, oranges,mandarins, grapefruit).

Fruit which is not yet ripe

Using the refrigerator efficiently

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Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,potatoes, peppers/capiscum,tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini

Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan

When shopping for food

The freshness of food when first placedin the appliance is an important factorin determining how long it stays fresh.Time out of the refrigerator e.g. duringtransportation should be kept to a

minimum. For example, do not allowfood to stay in a hot car for too long.Once food has started to deteriorate,this process cannot be reversed. Aslittle as two hours outside therefrigerator can cause food to startdeteriorating.

Storing food correctly

Store food covered or packaged. Thiswill prevent food smells from affectingother foods, food from drying out, andalso any cross-contamination ofbacteria. The growth of bacteria, suchas salmonella, can be avoided bysetting the correct temperature andmaintaining good standards of hygiene.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables may be storedloose in the vegetable containers.

However, you should bear in mind thataromas and flavours can transfer fromone type of food to another (e.g. carrotsabsorb the smell and flavour of onionsvery easily). Some food also gives off anatural gas (ethylene) which speeds upthe rate at which other food perishes.Some fruit and vegetables reactstrongly to this gas and should not be

stored together.

Examples of fruit and vegetableswhich produce a large amount ofthis natural gas are:

Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,peaches, plums, avocado, figs,blueberries, melons and beans.

Examples of fruit and vegetableswhich react strongly to the naturalgases given off by other types offruit and vegetables are:

Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brusselssprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,apples, apricots, cucumbers,tomatoes, pears, nectarines andpeaches.

Example: Broccoli should not bestored with apples, as applesproduce a large amount of naturalgas to which broccoli is verysensitive. The result is a shorter thanexpected storage time for thebroccoli.


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Unpacked meats and vegetables

Unpackaged meat and vegetablesshould be stored separately. To avoid

any microbiologicalcross-contamination, these foods mayonly be stored together if they arewrapped.

Protein rich foods

Please note that foods rich in proteindeteriorate faster than others.Shellfish, for example, deterioratesfaster than fish, and fish deterioratesfaster than meat.

Meat

Meat should be stored unwrapped.(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat

loosely covered, and leave containersopen). This permits air to circulatearound the meat, allowing the surfaceto dry slightly, which helps prevent thegrowth of bacteria. To prevent the riskof bacterial cross-contamination, do notlet meat come into direct contact withother foods.


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Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted accordingto the height of the food.

^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwardsslightly until the notch at the side is inline with the shelf support. It can thenbe raised or lowered to the requiredlevel.

The raised edge at the back must faceupwards to prevent food from touchingthe back of the appliance and freezing

to it.

Stoppers prevent the shelves frombeing dislodged by mistake.

Split shelf

In order to accommodate tall items inthe appliance, one of the shelves is

divided. The front section can bepushed under the rear section.

^ Push the rear half of the glass shelfup slightly from below.

^ At the same time, pull the front half ofthe glass shelf forwards slightly andthen push it carefully under the rearhalf.

To move the split shelf:

^ Take both halves of the split glassshelf out,

^ fit the two brackets onto the supportson either side at the required height,

^ and push the glass shelves in one

after the other.The shelf with the raised edge mustbe at the back.

Adjusting the door shelf/bottleshelf

^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,then remove it by pulling it forwards.

^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at therequired position. Ensure that it issecurely pushed back into position.

Adjusting the interior fittings

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Maximum freezing capacity

To ensure that fresh food placed in thefreezer freezes through to the core as

quickly as possible, the maximumfreezing capacity must not beexceeded. The maximum freezingcapacity for freezing within a 24-hourperiod is given on the data plate:"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".

Freezing fresh food

Fresh food should be frozen as quicklyas possible. This way the nutritionalvalue of the food, its vitamin content,appearance and taste are not impaired.

Food which takes a long time to freezewill lose more water from its cells, whichthen shrink.During the defrosting process, only

some of this water is reabsorbed by thecells; the rest collects around the food.

If food is frozen quickly, the cells haveless time to lose moisture, so theyshrink less. As there is not so muchmoisture loss, it is easier for the food toreabsorb it during the defrostingprocess, and very little water collectsaround the defrosted food.

Storing frozen food

When buying frozen food to store inyour freezer, check

that the packaging is not damaged,

the use-by date,

the temperature at which the frozenfood is being stored in the shop. Thelength of time it can be kept isreduced if it has been stored at atemperature warmer than -18 C.

^ Buy frozen food once you havefinished the rest of your shopping,and wrap it in newspaper or use acool bag or cool box to transport it.

^ Store it in the freezer as soon aspossible.

Never re-freeze partially or fully

defrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible as it will

lose its nutritional value and spoil if

left for too long. Defrosted food may

only be re-frozen after it has been

cooked.

Freezing and storing food

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Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in agood condition.

Hints on home freezing

The following types of food aresuitable for freezing:Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairyproducts, pastry, leftovers, eggyolks, egg whites and a range of

pre-cooked meals. The following types of food are not

suitable for freezing:Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sourcream, mayonnaise, eggs in theirshells, onions, whole raw apples andpears.

To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,

vegetables should be blanched afterthey have been trimmed andwashed.To blanch: bring a large saucepan ofwater to the boil, immerse thevegetables in the fast boiling waterfor 2-3 minutes, depending onvariety. Remove, and plunge intoice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain

and pack ready for freezing.

Lean meat freezes better than fattymeat, and can be stored forconsiderably longer.

To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets orrolled meat from freezing together insolid blocks when packed, separatewith a sheet of plastic freezer film.

Do not season fresh foods orblanched vegetables beforefreezing. Only season cooked foodlightly before freezing, but careshould be taken as the taste of somespices alters when frozen.

Do not place hot foods or drinks inthe freezer. This causes alreadyfrozen food to thaw, and increasesthe energy consumptionconsiderably. Allow hot foods anddrinks to cool down before placing

them in the freezer.

Packing

^ Freeze food in portions.

Unsuitable packing material- wrapping paper- grease-proof paper

- cellophane- bin bags- plastic carrier bags

Suitable packing material- plastic freezer film- freezer bags- aluminium foil- freezer containers

^ Expel as much air as possible frombags etc. before sealing them, toprevent freezer-burn on food.

^ Close the packaging tightly with- rubber bands- plastic clips- string or bag ties- freezer tape.

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^ Make a note of the contents and thedate of freezing on the packaging.

Before placing food in the freezer

section

^ When freezing more than 2 kg offresh food, switch on the Superfreeze function for some time beforeplacing the food in the freezer (see"Super freeze").This also helps to prevent food that isalready in the freezer from starting to

defrost.

Placing food in the freezer

The following maximum capacities

must be observed: freezer drawer = 25 kg

glass cold plate = 35 kg

Food to be frozen must on noaccount touch food which is already

frozen to avoid partial thawing.

^ Make sure that the packaging andcontainers are dry to prevent themsticking together when frozen.

Freezing small amounts of food

Place the food in the upper freezerdrawers.

^ Place the food flat in the bottom ofthe drawers so that it freezes throughto the core as quickly as possible.

Please note that when removing the

drawers, the lowest freezer drawer

must always remain in the freezer.

When placing food on the glass coldplate make sure it does not obstruct

the ventilation gaps at the back.This is important for problem-free

operation and normal energy

consumption.

Maximum freezing capacity (seedata plate)

^ Remove the upper freezer drawers.

^ Place the food flat on the upper glasscold plates so that it freezes throughto the core as quickly as possible.

Once frozen:

^ Place the frozen food in the freezer

drawers and push them back into theappliance.

Large items

If you wish to freeze large items suchas a turkey or game, the glass coldplates between the drawers can beremoved.

^ Remove the upper freezer drawers

and carefully lift and slide out theglass cold plates.


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Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted indifferent ways:

in a microwave oven,

in an oven using the "Fan" or"Defrost" setting,

at room temperature,

in the refrigerator (the cold given offby the frozen food helps to keep theother food cold),

in a steam oven.

Poultry It is particularly important toobserve food hygiene rules whendefrosting poultry. Do not use the liquidfrom defrosted poultry. Pour it awayand wash the container it was in, thesink and your hands. Danger ofsalmonella poisoning.

Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,chicken, fish fillets) do not come intocontact with other foods whiledefrosting. Catch the liquid anddispose of it carefully.

Fruit should be defrosted at roomtemperature in its packaging, or in acovered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked whilestill frozen. Just put straight into boilingwater or hot fat. The cooking time isslightly less than that of freshvegetables due to changes in the cellstructure.

Never re-freeze partially or fully

defrosted food. Consume defrosted

food as soon as possible as it willlose its nutritional value and spoil if

left for too long. Defrosted food may

only be re-frozen after it has been

cooked.

Ice cubes

^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full withwater, and place it in the bottom ofone of the drawers.

^Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,for example a spoon handle, toremove the ice tray from the freezer.

^ Ice cubes can be removed easilyfrom the tray by twisting the traygently or by holding it under coldrunning water for a short while.

Cooling drinksDo not store cans or bottles containingcarbonated drinks or liquids whichcould freeze in the freezer. The cans orbottles could explode.

When cooling non-carbonated drinksquickly in the freezer, make sure bottlesare not left in for more than one hour,

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Refrigerator section

The refrigerator defrosts automatically.

Condensate and frost can build up onthe back wall of the refrigerator sectionwhilst it is in use. You do not need toremove this, as it will defrost andevaporate automatically with thewarmth generated by the appliance.

The condensate is drained away via achannel and drain hole into anevaporation system at the back of the

appliance.

Ensure that the condensate channel

and drain hole are kept clean and

are never blocked so that

condensate can flow away without

hindrance.

Freezer section

This appliance is equipped with a "Frostfree" system. The freezer section

defrosts automatically.

The moisture generated in theappliance collects on the condenserand is automatically defrosted anddissipated from time to time.

This automatic defrosting systemenables the freezer section to remainpermanently ice-free, however, the food

stored in the freezer section will notdefrost.

Automatic defrost

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A range of Miele branded cleaning

and conditioning products is

available to order from Miele or

www.miele-shop.com.

Do not let water get into the

electronic unit, into the light or intothe ventilation gaps.

Do not let water get into the

drainage channel and drain hole

when cleaning.

Do not use steam cleaningapparatus to clean the appliance.

Steam could reach the electrical

components and cause a short

circuit.

The data plate located inside the

appliance must not be removed. Itcontains information which is

required in the event of a service

call.

To avoid damaging the surface ofyour appliance, do not use:

cleaning agents containing soda,ammonia, acids or chlorides,

cleaning agents containingdescaling agents,

abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and creamcleaners,

solvent-based cleaning agents,

stainless steel cleaning agents, dishwasher cleaner,

oven sprays,

glass cleaning agents,

hard, abrasive sponges andbrushes, e.g. pot scourers,

melamine eraser blocks,

sharp metal scrapers.

Before cleaning

^ Switch the appliance off.

^ Disconnect it from the mains.

^Take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place.

^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.shelves, for cleaning.

Cleaning the interior andaccessories

^ Clean the appliance at least once a

month.

Remove soiling immediately to

prevent it from drying on.

Use lukewarm water with a littlewashing-up liquid.

The following are dishwasher safe:

the butter dish, egg trays, ice cubetray, freezer tray(supplied as standard, depending onmodel)

the shelves and bottle shelf in thedoor

the butter and cheese compartment

Cleaning and care

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The temperature of the dishwasher

programme must not exceed 55 C.

Contact with some foodstuffs, such

as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup cancause plastic items to discolour.

However, this discolouration will not

affect the stability of plastic items.

^ Clean the interior shelves anddrawers by hand. These are notsuitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.

^ Clean the condensate channel anddrain hole frequently, so thatcondensate can drain awayunhindered. Use a straw or similar toclear the drain if necessary.

^ After cleaning, wipe the interior andaccessories with a damp cloth anddry with a soft cloth.

Leave the doors open to air theappliance for a short while.

Appliance doors, side panels

Remove any soiling from the

appliance doors and side panels im-

mediately.If this is not done, it might become

impossible to remove and couldcause the surface to alter or

discolour.

All surfaces are susceptible to

scratching.

Contact with unsuitable cleaningagents can alter or discolour the

surfaces.

^ The surfaces should be cleanedusing a solution of hot water and alittle washing-up liquid applied with asoft sponge. They can also be

cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth(without using any cleaning agent).

^ After cleaning, wipe with a dampcloth and dry with a soft cloth.

Ventilation gaps

^ The ventilation gaps should be

cleaned regularly with a brush orvacuum cleaner. A build-up of dustwill increase the energy consumptionof the appliance.

Metal grille at the back of theappliance

The metal grille at the back of the

appliance (heat exchanger) should bedusted at least once a year. A build-upof dust will increase the energyconsumption of the appliance.

^ When cleaning the grille, make surethat the pipework and othercomponents do not get broken ordamaged in any way.

Door seals

Do not use any oils or grease on the

door seals as these will cause the

seals to deteriorate and becomeporous over time.

The door seals should be cleaned

regularly with clean water and thenwiped dry with a soft cloth.

Cleaning and care

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After cleaning

^ Replace all shelves and accessoriesin the refrigerator section.

^ Put the food back in the refrigeratorsection.

^ Insert the plug in the socket andswitch on at the mains. Then switchthe appliance back on.

^ Switch on the Super freeze functionso that the freezer can cool down

quickly.^ Once the temperature in the freezer

has reached the requiredtemperature, place the food back inthe freezer.

^ Switch off Super freeze by pressingthe Super freeze button.

Cleaning and care

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Repairs to electrical appliances

should only be carried out by a

suitably qualified and competent

person in strict accordance withcurrent local and national safety

regulations. Repairs and other work

by unqualified persons could bedangerous. The manufacturer

cannot be held liable for

unauthorised work.

Some minor problems can be correctedwithout contacting Miele.

What to do if . . .

. . . the appliance does not get cool.

^ Check whether the appliance hasbeen switched on. The temperaturedisplay must be lit up.

^ Check that the plug is correctlyinserted into the socket and switchedon.

^ Check that the fuse is not defectiveand the mains fuse has not tripped. Ifit has there could be a fault with thehousehold electrical wiring, the fridgefreezer or another electricalappliance. Contact a qualifiedelectrician or Miele.

. . . the temperature in the refrigerator

section or freezer section is too low.

^ Set a warmer temperature.

^ The Super freeze function is still on

and the Super freeze indicator light ison.

^ Check that the doors have beenclosed properly.

^ Has a large amount of fresh foodbeen frozen at the same time?This makes the compressor run forlonger, causing the temperature in

the refrigerator section to fallautomatically.

. . . the compressor is switching intoo frequently and for too long.

^ Check whether the ventilation gapshave been covered over or becomedusty.

^ Check whether the metal grille (heatexchanger) at the back of theappliance has become too dusty.

^ The doors have been opened toofrequently, or a large amount of freshfood has been put in at once forfreezing.

^Check that the doors have beenclosed properly.

. . . the compressor runs

continuously.

To save energy, the compressor runs ata lower speed, but for longer, whenless cooling is required.

. . . the frozen food is thawing

because the freezer section is too

warm.

^ Is the room temperature lower thanthe ambient temperature for whichthe appliance is designed?

If so, raise the temperature of the

room.

Problem solving guide

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Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the cooling system to switchoff for too long, causing the freezersection to become too warm.

. . . food has frozen together.

Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoonhandle or plastic scraper, to prise itapart carefully.

. . . the door to the freezer section

will not open because it has been

opened and closed too many times insuccession.

^ This is not a fault. The suction causedby opening and closing the door ispreventing the door from opening.Wait a few minutes and then tryagain. It should now open withoutforce.

. . the alarm sounds.

Has the appliance door been open forlonger than 60 seconds?

^ Close the door.

. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm

indicator light flashes.

The freezer section temperature hasrisen above the set temperaturebecause

^ the freezer section door has beenopened too frequently, or largeamounts of fresh food have been putin at once for freezing.

^the ventilation gaps are blocked.

Once the problem has been resolvedand the temperature in the freezer is

sufficiently cold, the alarm indicatorlight will go out and the alarm will stop.

. . . the Super freeze indicator light

and one of the temperature displaylights are flashing at the same time.

There is a fault. Call the ServiceDepartment.

. . . the interior lighting in therefrigerator section is not working.

^ Is the temperature display lit up?

If it is, the lamp is defective:

^ Disconnect the appliance from themains. Switch off at the wall andwithdraw the plug from the socket, ordisconnect the mains fuse or removethe screw-out fuse in countries wherethis is applicable.

^ Grip the lamp covera at the frontand unhook it at the back.

^ Remove lampb and replace with anew one.

Lamp specification:220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.

^ Replace the lamp covera .


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. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.

The drain hole is blocked.

^ Clean the condensate channel and

drain hole.

If you still cannot remedy the fault

having followed these suggestions,

please contact the Miele Service

Department.

To prevent unnecessary loss oftemperature it is advisable not to

open the doors while waiting for the

appliance to be serviced.


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Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can

get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.

Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulatingthrough the pipes.

Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches themotor on and off.

Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes justhear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.

Creak ... Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside theappliance expands.

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in thesystem is unavoidable.

Noises that you can

easily rectify

What causes them, and what can you do about

them

Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spiritlevel, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the

appliance.

The appliance is touching another appliance or piece offurniture: Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Checkall removable items and refit them correctly.

Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking againsteach other? Separate them.

The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back ofthe appliance: Remove the clips.

Noises

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In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, or if the appliance isunder guarantee, please contact:

your Miele Dealeror

Miele(see back cover for contact details).

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,please quote the model and serialnumber of your appliance. Thisinformation is given on the data plateinside your appliance.

Please note that telephone calls may

be monitored and recorded for

training purposes.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied

for service visits where the problemcould have been resolved as describedin these instructions.

Guarantee

For information on the applianceguarantee specific to your countryplease contact Miele. See back cover

for contact details.In the U.K. your appliance isguaranteed for 2 years from the date ofpurchase. However, you must activateyour cover by calling 0845 365 6640 orregistering online at www.miele.co.uk.

After Sales / Guarantee

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Electrical connection U.K.

All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competent

person in strict accordance with currentlocal and national safety regulations(BS 7671 in the UK).

The appliance is supplied with a mainscable and moulded plug ready forconnection to an a.c. single phase220-240 V 50 Hz supply.

Please ensure that the connection data

quoted on the data plate match thehousehold mains supply.

Connection should be made via asuitable switched socket which is easilyaccessible. For extra safety it isadvisable to protect the appliance witha suitable residual current device(RCD).

Do not connect the appliance to themains electricity supply by an extensionlead. Extension leads do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance(e.g. danger of overheating).

This appliance must not be connectedto the inverter of an autonomous powersupply, e.g. a solar power system.

When switching the appliance on, asurge in power could trigger the safetycut-out mechanism. This could damagethe electronic unit.

The appliance must not be used withso-called energy saving devices. Thesereduce the energy supply to theappliance which could then become

too warm. Using such devices couldalter the specification of the product.

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)

The fuse cover must be re-fitted whenchanging the fuse, and if the fuse cover

is lost, the plug must not be used until asuitable replacement is obtained. Thecolour of the correct replacement coveris that of the coloured insert in the baseof the plug, or the colour that isembossed in words in the base of theplug (as applicable to the design of theplug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTAapproved to BS 1362 and have thecorrect rating. Replacement fuses andfuse covers may be purchased fromyour local electrical supplier.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHED

Electrical connection

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Do not place any appliance which

gives off heat, such as a toaster or

microwave oven, on top of this

appliance, as this would increasethe appliance's energy

consumption.

This appliance must not be installeddirectly next to another refrigerator

or freezer.

It does not have side-wall heating,

so installation next to another

refrigerator or freezer could cause a

build-up of condensation between

them.Further information is available from

your dealer.

Location

This appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room. It should notbe installed where it is exposed todirect sunlight or directly adjacent to aheat-producing appliance such as anoven or a radiator. The roomtemperature should not go above orbelow the climate range for which the

appliance is designed. The higher theambient temperature of the room, themore energy the appliance requires tooperate.

Important: tropical / humid

environments

During periods of high humidity,

some condensation may appear onoutside surfaces of cooling

appliances. This condensation will

disappear when humidity levelsdrop. For prevention, it is advisable

to install the appliance with sufficient

ventilation in a dry and/or an

air-conditioned room.

Please ensure that doors are closingand sealing properly.

Please ensure that the appliance isinstalled in accordance with these

installation instructions and that the

handle is fitted correctly. Should you

require further assistance please

contact your Miele customer service

centre.

Installation

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Climate range

The appliance is designed for usewithin certain climate ranges (ambient

temperatures), and should not be usedoutside this range. The climate range ofthe appliance is stated on the dataplate inside the appliance.

Climate range Ambient roomtemperature

SN

N

ST

TSN-ST

SN-T

+10C to +32C

+16C to +32C

+16C to +38C

+16C to +43C+10C to +38C

+10C to +43C

Operating in a room which is too coldwill cause the cooling system to switchoff for too long, causing the internaltemperature in the appliance to risewith the risk of frozen food deteriorating

and going off.

Ventilation

Air at the back of the appliance getswarm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,the ventilation gaps must not becovered over. The air inlet and outletmust not be covered or blocked in any

way. They should be dusted on aregular basis.

Installation

^ Remove the cable clip from the backof the appliance.

^ Check that all parts at the back of theappliance are unhindered. Carefully

remove any hindrance.

^ Carefully push the appliance intoposition with the back against thewall.

Aligning the appliance

^ To align the appliance, adjust the feetusing the spanner supplied.

Levelling the appliance door

^ Ensure that you unscrew adjustingfoota from the hinge plate until it sitson the floor. Then unscrew the foot bya further 90.

Installation

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Appliance dimensions

A B C

KDN 12623 S (-1) 1623 600 mm 630 mm

KDN 12823 S (-1) 1817 600 mm 630 mm

Installation

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The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand door hinging isrequired, follow the instructions below.

To change the door hinging you willneed the following tools:

a cross-slotted screwdriver,

a flat-bladed screwdriver,

a selection of Torx screwdrivers,

a spanner.

Two people are needed forchanging the door hinging.

Removing the door handles

^ Pull door handlea towards you. Side

sectionb slides back.

^ Pull side sectionb firmly back out ofthe guides on the mounting plate.

^ Undo the 4 screws (Torx 15) in themounting plate, and remove thehandle.

^ Remove the cover caps from the

opposite side, and fit them into theempty holes.

Changing the door hinging

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Removing the doors

Make sure the door shelves are

empty.

^ Close the upper door.

^ Remove covera by sliding itforwards from the back and thenlifting it off.

^ Remove coverb by pulling itupwards.

Caution. The upper door is not

secure as soon as the upper hinge

plate is removed.

^ Loosen screwsd in upper hingeplatec and pull it upwards and off.

^ Carefully lift the upper door off andplace it to one side.

^ Carefully ease off covere fromabove using a screwdriver and thentake it off together with retaining platef.

^ Then separate retaining platef from

covere, by pushing it slightly to theleft and then pulling the coverforwards and off.

^ Rotate retaining platef by 180.

^ Then fit covere from the front overretaining platef, and slide it over to

the right. The writing must be visible.^ Remove coverg, then rotate it by

180 and fit it on the opposite side.

^ Then fit covere together withretaining platef on the oppositeside.


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^ Close the lower appliance door.

Caution. The lower door is not

secure as soon as the middle hinge

plate is removed.

^ Pull the middle hinge pini upwardsto remove it.

^ Carefully lift the lower door off and

place it to one side.^ Pull coverj off.

^ Unscrew hinge platek, turn itthrough 180 and fit it on the oppositeside.

^ Pull off plastic caph, turn it through180 and fit it back on to hinge platek.

^ Refit coverj on the opposite side.

^ Remove capl from the bearingbush in the door and refit on theopposite side.

^ Using a screwdriver, remove springclampm from underneath the doorand fit it on the opposite side.


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Changing over the doors

^ Pull hinge pina together with discband adjustable footc upwards andoff.

^ Remove cover capd.

^ Undo screwse and take hinge platef off.

^ Undo the screw of hinge parth on

hinge platef slightly. Fit it into thehole opposite in hinge platef andtighten up the screw.

^ Refit cover capd in the other hole.

^ Remove coverg and fit it into theholes on the opposite side.

^ Screw hinge platef into position on

the opposite side using the two outerlong slots only. To make it possible toalign the door later, do not replacethe centre screw at this stage.

^ Important. Screw the adjustable footc into hinge pina as far as it will go.

^ Refit hinge pina together with discb and adjustable footc. Important.

The notch at the bottom of the hingepin should face towards the back.

^ Place the door onto hinge pin a.

^ Close the lower appliance door.


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^ Fit hinge pini into middle hinge

platek in the lower door. The ridgeon the hinge pin will fit into the notchin the hinge plate.

^ Then fit the upper door on middlehinge pini.

^ Close the upper door.

^ Fit hinge platec onto the opposite

side and secure it with screws d.If necessary drill pilot holes for thescrews or use a battery operatedscrewdriver.

^ Fit coversa and b to their oppositesides.

^ Align the door with the appliancehousing using the long slots in thelower hinge plate. Then tighten thescrews.


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Refitting the handles

Please make sure you follow the

instructions below carefully when

you refit the handles. The door sealwill be damaged if the handle is

fitted incorrectly.

^ Loosely attach the handle to the

opposite side of the door with the twofront screwsb.

Mounting platec must be positionedon the side of the door so that when thedoor is closed it is flush with the side ofthe appliance.If this is not the case,

^ tighten both grub screws a with asuitable allen key until mounting platec lines up correctly.

^ Then tighten all 4 screws b.

^ Slide the side section of the handled into the guides on the mountingplate until it clicks into place.

It is important to check that the side

section of the handled does not

come into contact with the door seal

when opening the door, as thiswould damage the door seal

permanently.

If, after you have refitted the handle,you find that the side section doestouch the door seal when the door isopened:

^ Realign mounting platec with grubscrewsa until the mounting plateand the side section of the handledare at the correct angle and the sidesection does not touch the door sealwhen the door is opened.


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The appliance doors can be alignedwith the housing after they have beenfitted.

In the following illustration the dooris not shown in the closed position tomake it easier to see what you have

to do.

To align the lower door use the longouter slots in the lower hinge plate:

^ Remove centre screwa from thehinge plate.

^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b.

^ Align the door by sliding the hingeplate to the left or right.

^ Then tighten screwsb again. Screw

a does not need to be used again.

To align the upper door use the longouter slots in the middle hinge plate:

^ Slightly loosen both screwsc.

^ Align the door by sliding the hingeplate to the left or right.

^ Then tighten screwsc.

Aligning the appliance doors

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aTop box

bAppliance

cHousing unit

dWall

The appliance can be installed in akitchen run. To match the height of therest of the kitchen, the appliance canbe fitted with a suitable top box a.

A ventilation gap of at least 50 mmdepth must be allowed for behind theappliance across the entire width of thetop box for air to circulate.The cross section of the air outlet underthe room ceiling must be at least300 cm2 to ensure that air can circulatewithout hindrance. Otherwise the

appliance has to work harder, resultingin an increase in electricityconsumption.

The air inlet and outlet must not be

covered or blocked in any way.

They should be dusted on a regular

basis.

When built into a kitchen run (max.depth 580 mm) the appliance can beinstalled directly next to a kitchenfurniture housing unit. The appliancedoor will protrude in front of furniturefronts at the sides by 34 mm and by55 mm in the middle of the door. Thisenables the doors to be opened andshut without being obstructed.

When installed next to a walld adistance of approx. 55 mm must bemaintained on the hinge side betweenthe walld and the applianceb, sothat the doors and the handles havesufficient space for opening.

Building in the appliance

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