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Frequently Asked Questions

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Problem

Possible cause and solution

Water is flowing out of
the appliance.

The water intake is faulty.

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Close the faucet immediately.

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Check the water line for damage.

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Contact Miele Customer Service.

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Check whether the water connection pressure is
too high.

If the water connection pressure is too high, this can
cause leaks (see “Installation – Plumbed water con-
nection”).

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Check that the water connection is between 29 psi
and 116 psi (2 bar and 8 bar).

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Check if an incorrect valve has been installed.

Summary of Contents for F 2462 Vi

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Freezer To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use en US CA M Nr 11 508 650 ...

Page 2: ...pliance 25 Before starting 25 Tools required 25 Weight of cabinet front 26 Aligning the installation niche 26 Checking the installation niche 27 Before installation 27 Preparing the installation niche 29 Pushing the appliance into the niche 31 Aligning the refrigeration appliance 33 Securing the appliance in the niche 36 Preparing the cabinet fronts 37 Securing and aligning the cabinet front 41 Se...

Page 3: ...le home 75 Switching off Demo Mode 79 Resetting the settings to their default settings 80 Selecting settings for lighting the Ice Water dispenser 82 Switching Sabbath Mode on or off 83 Switching on switching off or resetting the Water Filter Display 84 The correct temperature 86 Setting the temperature 86 Temperature range 87 Using SuperFrost 88 Temperature and door alarm 89 Door alarm 90 Adjustin...

Page 4: ...eaning and emptying the ice container 104 Cleaning the drip tray 105 Cleaning the door seal 105 Cleaning the ventilation gaps 105 Cleaning the water filter IntensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter see Optional acces sories 105 After cleaning 107 Water filter 108 Changing the water filter 109 Using an external water filter 110 Lead free certificate 113 Frequently Asked Questions 114 Causes of noises 125 Cust...

Page 5: ...ele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance as well as the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Risk of injury and damage due to tipping refri...

Page 6: ...s not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines blood plasma laboratory preparations or other simi lar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Di rective Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes may cause deterioration of the items stored The refrigeration appli ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex plosion Miele ca...

Page 7: ...is combustible it does not damage the ozone layer and does not con tribute to the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compres sor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the cooling circuit Unfortunately this cannot be avoided but it does not affect the performance of the ref...

Page 8: ...l safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded It is essential that this standard safety re quirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installa tion tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply The outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and...

Page 9: ...er supply when the fuses have been switched off or the circuit breaker has been removed completely or the power cord has been unplugged Pull on the plug and not on the power cord when disconnecting it from the power supply Unauthorized installation maintenance and repairs or a faulty fresh water connection can cause considerable danger for the user Installation maintenance and repairs installation...

Page 10: ...and cause damage to the appliance If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic compo nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Risk of fire and explosion Do not store any explosive materials or products containing flammable propellants e g spray cans in the appliance Electrical components can cause ...

Page 11: ...o not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume de frosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be refrozen af ter it has been cooked When eating stored food there is a danger of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperat...

Page 12: ...d or pointed objects will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible damage to the appliance Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost or ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which could damage ...

Page 13: ...NGER of electric shock Cut the plug off the power cord Cut the power cord off the old appliance Dispose of them separately from the appliance Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant see data plate...

Page 14: ...lth and to the environment if disposed of with general waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with general waste Instead please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle electri cal and electronic appliances By law you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to dis...

Page 15: ...ance Do not plug in other appliances be hind the refrigeration appliance If installation near a heat source is un avoidable observe the following mini mum distances between the appliance and the heat source At least 1 1 4 3 cm to electric or gas stoves At least 11 3 4 30 cm to oil or coal based stoves If it is not possible to observe these minimum distances an isolation plate must be installed bet...

Page 16: ...g and installation instruc tions Installation notes Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tipping over This refrigeration appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the appliance door s is are open Keep the appliance door s shut until the refrigeration appliance has been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with these operating and installation instructio...

Page 17: ...n fully loaded the weight of the re frigeration appliance is approx F 2462 Vi F 2472 Vi 633 lbs 287 kg F 2662 Vi F 2672 Vi 765 lbs 347 kg Ventilation Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently the compres sor will run more frequently and for longer periods This causes increased energy con sumption and an increased com press...

Page 18: ...refrigeration appliances are next to each other you must take into account the thick ness of the cabinet fronts and door handles so that the appliance doors do not collide and become damaged if they are opened at the same time The refrigeration appliances are secured individually in their installation niche us ing the supplied installation material If the partition wall a is narrower than 6 5 16 1...

Page 19: ...st also comply with the applicable regulations in the respec tive country The appliance may only be con nected to the plumbed water connec tion by qualified technicians The quality of the incoming water must conform to the requirements for drinking water in the country where the refrigeration appliance is being used Connect the water hose to the fresh water supply and avoid connection to a water s...

Page 20: ...ections The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9 228 mm above the floor The 1 4 6 mm plumbed water connection should not be positioned higher than 2 50 mm above the floor The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency ...

Page 21: ...TION 21 A B C A B C F 2462 Vi F 2472 Vi 84 85 3 16 2 134 2 164 mm 18 1 16 458 mm 24 610 mm cabinet front 3 4 1 1 2 19 38 mm F 2662 Vi F 2672 Vi 84 85 3 16 2 134 2 164 mm 24 610 mm 24 610 mm cabinet front 3 4 1 1 2 19 38 mm ...

Page 22: ...Installation INSTALLATION 22 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 10 5 16 262 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 3 8 85 mm Side view ...

Page 23: ...m Cabinet front 3 4 1 1 2 19 38 mm Door handle 9 5 16 237 mm F 2462 Vi F 2662 Vi 26 5 8 677 mm Cabinet front 3 4 1 1 2 19 38 mm Door handle 11 5 8 296 mm The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90 otherwise the freezer baskets and ice container cannot be removed ...

Page 24: ... D E F G A B C D E F G F 24x2 Vi 17 3 4 451 mm 8 7 8 225 5 m m 32 11 16 830 5 m m 79 7 8 2 029 m m 9 1 16 230 mm 14 1 2 368 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm F 26x2 Vi 23 3 4 604 mm 11 7 8 302 mm 32 11 16 830 5 m m 79 7 8 2 029 m m 9 1 16 230 mm 14 1 2 368 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm ...

Page 25: ...ed in its housing in accordance with the operating and installation in structions The appliance is both large and heavy Installation must be carried out by two people The appliance must be installed in ac cordance with local regulations If local regulations are not available the follow ing regulations must be observed in the USA the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition State and Muni...

Page 26: ...ich is heavier than the maximum permitted weight could damage the hinges This damage can affect various fac tors such as operation of the appli ance Before installing the cabinet front ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum per mitted Aligning the installation niche The building in niche must be carefully aligned using a spirit level before the re frigeration appliance is i...

Page 27: ...n appliance in stable solid installation niches po sitioned on an even and level floor Also check the installation niche for the following criteria The side panels of the installation niche must be even The surrounding walls of the installa tion niche must be at least 5 8 16 mm thick The surrounding walls must be se curely fixed to the floor or wall Shortened side walls must be at least 4 100 mm d...

Page 28: ...er secured Due to its weight and size the refrig eration appliance must be installed by two people 2 Unscrew the fixing brackets With the help of several people as re quired carefully lift the refrigeration appliance from the pallet starting with the back of the appliance Risk of damaging the floor from the load Moving the refrigeration appliance can cause damage to the floor Move the refrigeratio...

Page 29: ...tion appli ance The plastic bags supplied are marked with letters for easy identifica tion When performing the individual as sembly steps observe the letters specified and use the matching plas tic bag with the required installation equipment The anti tip brackets prevent the refrig eration appliance from tipping The anti tip brackets are also used to fix the building in niche securely to the surr...

Page 30: ... must not exceed 5 16 8 mm Make sure that the gap between the refrigeration appliance s rear wall and the building in niche does not exceed 2 51 mm Place a wooden wedge behind the anti tip brackets if necessary While holding the anti tip brackets in place mark the necessary drill holes on the rear wall of the installation niche Fixing screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in...

Page 31: ... care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec tions If you are installing several refrigera tion appliances side by side now se cure the appliances to one another see the Installation Instructions for the side by side installation kit To ensure that the refrigeration appli ance can then be aligned correctly the toe kick ventilation grille must be removed from the appliance toe kick C...

Page 32: ...iance When you install appliances side by side each refrigeration appliance must have its own separate electrical socket Tip Secure the power cord to prevent it becoming caught tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and as the refrigeration appliance is being pushed into the niche pull the cord for ward underneath the appliance Carefully push the refrigeration appli ance into the ni...

Page 33: ...thickness of 3 4 or 1 1 2 19 mm or 38 mm Align the appliance with neighboring cabinet fronts as described below Cabinet front thickness of 3 4 19 mm Cabinet front thickness of 1 1 2 38 mm The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad justed from the front of the appliance Risk of damage due to incorrect feet adjustment You may damage the adjustable feet if you use a cord...

Page 34: ...TALLATION 34 Position the supplied spacers on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the appliance Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet at tachment 5 16 8 mm socket or a TX 20 screwdriver ...

Page 35: ... least until the marking on the toe kick is aligned with the required 1 1 4 32 mm on the spacer The standard dimension of 1 1 4 32 mm relates to a niche height of 84 2 134 mm It is important to adjust the feet to a height of at least 1 1 4 32 mm so that the ventilation of the refrigeration appliance via the toe kick functions correctly Risk of damage if the feet are adjusted too much The rear adju...

Page 36: ...evel Securing the appliance in the niche Screw the lugs for the fixing plate into the cabinets units above the ap pliance If it is not possible to secure the appli ance at the top it can be attached to the niche with the side fixing plates Open out the side fixing lugs Secure the side fixing lugs with the screws provided ...

Page 37: ...d bottom to the cabinets units adjacent to the appliance In a side by side combination only the external panels of the two appli ances can be secured to the cabinet wall Preparing the cabinet fronts Open the appliance door as far as it will go Unscrew the installation aids from the appliance door ...

Page 38: ...abinet front Remove the nuts and washers from the threaded bolts and store them in a safe place they will be re quired later Take the mounting frame off the appliance door by removing it up wards Place the cabinet front on a firm sur face with the external side facing downwards place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched Mark the distance X 1 8 3 mm on the inner side of the cabine...

Page 39: ... the mounting frame to the top of the cabinet front using at least 6 screws depending on the size The mounting frame has several differ ent types of holes to take account of a variety of cabinet fronts When securing the frame always screw into the strongest part of the cabinet front To do this select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the cabinet front Remove the drip tray gri...

Page 40: ... from the Ice Water dispenser Screw the appliance handle to the cabinet front from the inside if neces sary not for handle free kitchens Now insert the angle trims on both sides as far as they will go into the provided spaces in the mounting frame ...

Page 41: ...olts from above Press the angle trims into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them on loosely at first Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E Place the spacers on top of the corners of the cabinet front on both sides Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet fronts ...

Page 42: ...i net front using the threaded bolts Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet fronts Place the washers and nuts back in position and tighten the nuts The cabinet front is now secured Now tighten the screws in the angle trims Open the appliance door Remove the spacers from the cab inet front ...

Page 43: ...e door Do not mount the fixing bracket until the appliance or side by side combi nation if applicable has been in stalled and the cabinet front has been aligned Open the appliance door as far as it will go Slide the fixing bracket sideways onto the screw at the bottom of the appliance door Screw the fixing bracket securely to the cabinet front ...

Page 44: ...Installation INSTALLATION 44 Tighten the screw at the bottom of the appliance door Install the cover over the fixing bracket Click the cover onto the fixing bracket ...

Page 45: ...ssembled as follows before it can be installed Insert the two parts of the cover into one another Cover viewed from the side Place the assembled cover into the gap above the appliance so it clicks into place While doing so slide both parts of the cover together as required ...

Page 46: ...he two covers together into the niche above the appliance Fit the two plastic covers on both sides of the appliance door by click ing them into the gap between the appliance door and the cabinet door starting at the bottom and working up to the top Secure both sides of the appliance using at least 3 clips for the cov ers Now attach the covers onto the re taining clips on both sides In the case of ...

Page 47: ... toe kick cover Click the toe kick ventilation grille onto the bottom of the appliance toe kick If necessary cut the toe kick cover to the required length and height cut along the lower edge of the toe kick facing where it touches the floor Secure the toe kick cover to the bot tom of the toe kick ventilation grille ...

Page 48: ...e cabinet front Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker Carefully insert a screwdriver from the side to remove the rear cover from the dispensing unit Proceed with great care to avoid scratching the cover when removing it Use a wrench to loosen the nuts at the back of the Ice Water dispenser slightly by turning the nuts counter clockwise ...

Page 49: ...N 49 Then use the 4 screws to line up the depth of the Ice Water dispenser on both sides 1 16 1 8 mm The protrusion from the inner to the outer frame should be 1 16 1 8 mm Align the frame perfectly with the Ice Water dispenser ...

Page 50: ...tallation INSTALLATION 50 Align the frame centrally Finally use a wrench to tighten the nuts by turning them clockwise Remove the frame again Attach the adhesive strips provided to the 4 sides of the frame ...

Page 51: ...on INSTALLATION 51 Remove the film from each of the ad hesive strips Align the frame again perfectly with the Ice Water dispenser Refit the rear cover to the Ice Water dispenser slotting it into place from above ...

Page 52: ...Installation INSTALLATION 52 Insert the drip tray and the drip tray grille Then remove the film from both sides of the Ice Water dispenser ...

Page 53: ...s in the country where the appli ance is being installed All appliances and systems used to supply water to the refrigeration appliance must also comply with the applicable regula tions in the respective country The appliance is only suitable for connection to a cold water line which is directly connected to the water supply in order to ensure that water is circulated in the cold water line Avoid ...

Page 54: ...y this time the installation niche should already have been prepared so that the appliance needs only to be pushed into it When installing the water hose make sure that it is neither kinked nor dam aged Position the appliance slightly in front of the installation niche so that the faucet can still be accessed 2 The water connection of the refrigera tion appliance is ready for connec tion at the re...

Page 55: ...he power supply This allows coolant and refriger ator oil to settle in accordance with reg ulations Ensure that the voltage of the power supply corresponds with the connection voltage of the appliance A power sup ply of 110 120 V 60 Hz and 10 16 Amp which is protected by a power switch or a fuse is required to operate the appliance The manufacturer recommends operat ing the appliance on a dedicate...

Page 56: ...t behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to a stand alone inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g solar power When the appliance is turned on power surges could result in a safety switch off This can damage the electronics The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices ei ther These reduce the amount of en ergy supplied to the appliance cau...

Page 57: ...t Away from heat sources ra diator range oven Near a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal room tem perature is approx 68 F 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 77 F 25 C Air vents uncovered and dusted regularly Where the ventilation open ings are blocked and full of dust Temperature setting 0 F 18 C in the freezer The lower the temperature set for the freezer the higher the energy...

Page 58: ...run for longer periods When shopping use a cooler bag and place the food in the appliance as soon as possible Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the tem perature inside the appli ance The appliance will try to cool down and the com pressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged The evaporation or con...

Page 59: ...e container e Interior lighting f Shelves g Ice Water dispenser Ice Water dispenser in the door h Freezer baskets i Automatic door opening Push2open Pull2open j Water filter k Control panel for Ice Water dispenser l Ice Water dispenser spout m Drip tray with drip tray grille ...

Page 60: ...when the SuperFrost function has been switched on b Temperature display target temperature c Sensor control for setting the temperature d Display for Miele home connection status only visible when Miele home has been set up e Sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode ...

Page 61: ... appliance 61 Control panel for Ice Water dispenser a Sensor control for chilled water b Sensor control for ice cubes c Sensor control for crushed ice d Switch system lock on off see Ice Water dispenser System lock ...

Page 62: ...ature Unit Set Fahrenheit or Celsius Keypad Lock Switch on or off see Selecting additional settings Eco Mode Switch on or off see Selecting additional settings Self Test The system restarts and is checked for faults or malfunctions see Selecting additional settings Door Assistant Switch on Push2Open or Pull2Open or switch off see Selecting additional settings Miele home Set up deactivate or query ...

Page 63: ... Ice Water dispenser on or off see Operating the Ice Water dispenser Sabbath Mode Switch on or off see Selecting additional settings Water Filter Display Switch on or off or reset see Selecting additional settings Symbols in settings mode Scroll in settings mode or select a setting Change a setting e g display brightness OK Confirm a setting Exit the menu level ...

Page 64: ...xternal water filter is attached to your household water supply you can use an IntensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter in place of an IntensiveClear 2 0 charcoal filter Unlike the IntensiveClear 2 0 charcoal filter the IntensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter does not need to be replaced just cleaned Water filter IntensiveClear 2 0 char coal filter See Accessories supplied for a de scription Stainless steel front pa...

Page 65: ...lease refer to the relevant instruc tions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories Choosing the right Door Assistant Push2Open Pull2Open The Door Assistant helps you to open the appliance door You can choose between the two Door Assistants Push2Open and Pull2Open see Selecting additional settings Switching on the Door Assistant The default Door Assistant is Push2O...

Page 66: ...to some extent see Selecting additional set tings Touch the sensor control to open Settings mode Use the and sensor controls to select the function for which you wish to adjust the settings Confirm your selection with OK Adjust the settings using either the and sensor controls or the and sensor controls Confirm your selection with OK The setting with the colored back ground is always the selected ...

Page 67: ... Celsius or F degrees Fahrenheit Set up Miele home Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele home now to do this follow the instructions under Selecting ad ditional settings Miele home Select Skip if you would prefer to set up Miele home later Use the and sensor controls to select the right setting and select OK to confirm your selection Touch the sensor control if you want to return to the prev...

Page 68: ...essage disappears from the dis play and the alarm tone stops However the message may reappear on the display after a brief delay As soon as the selected temperature has been reached in the freezer zone the message will disappear completely from the display and the alarm tone will stop To enable the temperature to get suf ficiently cold inside the refrigeration appliance allow the appliance to run ...

Page 69: ...et in the water supply line approx 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build up of bacteria caused by stagnant water Empty the ice cube container Clean the refrigeration appliance Replace the water filter Intensive Clear 2 0 charcoal filter or clean the water filter IntensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter Leave the door ajar to air the refriger ation appliance and avoid odors building u...

Page 70: ...ntentional adjustments in Set tings mode In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Keypad Lock and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to switch the sensor lock On or Off and select OK to confirm your selection The keypad lock will not be activated until you close the appliance door Nothing will appear on the display to in dicate that the keypad lock is swi...

Page 71: ...r selection Use the and sensor controls to switch Eco Mode On or Off and select OK to confirm your selection Only the changed temperature on the display indicates that Eco Mode is switched on Tip You can also switch off the Eco Mode function by directly adjusting the temperature see The correct tem perature Setting the temperature Health risk caused by decom posing food The usability and quality o...

Page 72: ... the display if the Self Test does not discover any faults or mal functions If the Self Test does discover any faults or malfunctions they are indi cated as error messages on the dis play An alarm will also sound If you find the alarm disruptive you can switch it off in advance by touch ing the sensor control Make a note of the error message s displayed Contact Miele Service and inform them of the...

Page 73: ...d the appliance door leave it closed for 5 minutes Automatic door opening resets itself Switching on Push2Open In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Door As sistant and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Mode and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Push2Open and select OK to confirm your selection Touch t...

Page 74: ...witching on Pull2Open In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Door As sistant and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Mode and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Pull2Open and select OK to confirm your selection Touch the sensor control to return to the previous menu level Adjusting the intensity You can al...

Page 75: ...re you will need a WiFi network the Miele mobile app a Miele user account You can create a user account via the Miele mobile app The Miele mobile app will guide you as you connect your appliance to your home WiFi network Once the refrigeration appliance is con nected to your WiFi network you can use the app to carry out the following activities for example Call up information on the operating stat...

Page 76: ...tore or from the Google Play Store Connecting your appliance via the Miele mobile app You will also require the following to log in the password to your WLAN network your refrigeration appliance s pass word Your refrigeration appliance s password is its serial number which can be found on the data plate The data plate can be found in the inte rior cabinet of the refrigeration appli ance XXXXXX XXX...

Page 77: ...d sensor controls to select Miele home and select OK to confirm your selection Set up will appear on the display Confirm your selection with OK Use the and sensor controls to select via WPS and select OK to con firm your selection Now follow the instructions on the display Confirm the process with OK To be able to use the Miele home functions you also have to register your refrigeration appliance ...

Page 78: ... appear on the display Confirm the message with OK If the WLAN connection is active will appear on the display Checking the WLAN connection sta tus In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Miele home and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Connection status and select OK to confirm your selection Information about the WLAN connec tion status will...

Page 79: ...et ting the settings to their default set tings Switching off Demo Mode Demo mode allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom with out the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this set ting for domestic use If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting will show on the display In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Demo Mode and select OK to confirm yo...

Page 80: ...network configuration so that all personal data is deleted from the refrigeration appliance This will also ensure that a previous owner is no longer able to access the refrigeration appliance In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Factory Default and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Reset and select OK to confirm your selection After a brief...

Page 81: ...ue 4 of 7 segments Color Scheme Dark Buzzer Tones Average value 4 of 7 segments Keypad Tone Average value 4 of 7 segments F C Temperature Unit Fahrenheit Keypad Lock Switched off Eco Mode Switched off Door Assistant Push2open Miele home Switched off Dispenser Lighting Automatic Dispenser Unit Switched on Sabbath Mode Switched off Water Filter Display Switched on Temperature 0 F 18 C ...

Page 82: ...ing a button on the control panel of the Ice Water dispenser In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select the Dis penser lighting and select OK to con firm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Mode and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Manual and select OK to con firm your selection Touch the sensor control to return to the main scr...

Page 83: ...ed on you cannot make any settings on your refrigeration appliance Ensure that the appliance door is properly closed as visual and audible alarms are switched off in Sabbath Mode In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select Sabbath Mode and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select On or Off and select OK to con firm your selection When Sabbath Mode is swi...

Page 84: ...ing the Water Filter Dis play Depending on the quantity of ice cubes produced the Water Filter Display will re mind you approx every 6 months that the IntensiveClear 2 0 charcoal filter needs to be changed Replace the water filter will appear on the display See Water filter Replacing the water filter for instructions on how to replace the IntensiveClear 2 0 charcoal filter The first time the Inten...

Page 85: ...lso use an IntensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter in place of the Intensive Clear 2 0 charcoal filter see Acces sories Optional accessories In Settings mode use the and sensor controls to select the Water Filter Display and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Off and select OK to confirm your selection The Water Filter Display has been switched off Resetting the Water...

Page 86: ...mer the food is that is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the refrigeration appli ance is The refrigeration appliance is designed for use within a specific cli mate class room temperature range Do not use in a climate class for which it is not designed Setting the temperature Touch the sensor control to set the temperature The previously set temperature will ap pear ...

Page 87: ...justed from 7 F 14 C to 11 F 24 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can af fect the time it takes for the appli ance to reach the lowest tempera ture If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature ...

Page 88: ...t up on the tem perature display The appliance will now run at maximum power Turning off SuperFrost Touch the sensor control to set the temperature The symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of 22 F 30 C is shown in the display Touch the sensor control to switch the SuperFrost function off The symbol is no longer highlighted in color and the previous temperature setting appears a...

Page 89: ... If a lot of warm room air enters the freezer when frozen food is being loaded rearranged or taken out When large amounts of food are frozen at once When freezing fresh food which is still warm After an extended power failure The alarm will be silenced and the mes sage on the display will go out as soon as the reason for the alarm has been re solved Health risk caused by decom posing food If the t...

Page 90: ...on as the door is closed the alarm will stop and the message on the display will disappear Turning the door alarm off early If the alarm disturbs you it can be turned off early Touch the OK sensor control in the display The alarm stops and the message dis appears from the display After a certain time the alarm will sound again and the message will reappear in the display until the appliance door i...

Page 91: ...re not damaged Carefully pull the shelf out to the front To insert it slide the shelf slowly onto the guide on both sides and then slide it all the way in Removing or moving the shelves Hold the shelf on both sides and raise it slightly so that it can be lifted with the catches over the guide at the back Pull the shelf forward Remove the shelf or place it in the re quired position with the catches...

Page 92: ...e cause otherwise the freezer baskets cannot be removed Pull the freezer basket out as far as it will go Raise the snap fastening on both sides unclip and carefully lift the basket out To replace it pull the telescopic run ners out as far as they will go Place the freezer basket back in again Slide the basket all the way back in again until it engages in the snap fas tening ...

Page 93: ...ing the defrosting process only some of this water is re absorbed by the cells What this means in practice is that the food loses more moisture You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb...

Page 94: ... ably longer Separate chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film to prevent them from freezing together in a block Do not season raw food or blanched vegetables with herbs or salt before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly seasoned The flavor of some herbs intensifies when frozen Placing hot food or drink in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially tha...

Page 95: ...askets Upper freezer basket Lower freezer basket F 24x2 Vi SF 26 5 lb 12 kg 26 5 lb 12 kg F 26x2 Vi SF 44 lb 20 kg 44 lb 20 kg Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause the frozen food to begin to thaw Storage time for frozen food The storage life of food is very variable even at a constant temperature of 0 F 18 C Decomposition processes also take place in frozen food albeit at...

Page 96: ...fish can be placed directly into a hot skillet Meat and poultry e g hamburgers chicken fish should not come into con tact with other foods while defrosting Catch the defrosting liquid and dispose of it carefully Fruit can be thawed at room tempera ture either in the packaging or in a cov ered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot grease T...

Page 97: ...arge open ing of the ice container Risk to health due to contami nated water Consuming polluted water can lead to illnesses The first 5 glasses of chilled water as well as the first 30 40 ice cubes made after the Ice Water dispenser is started up must not be consumed as the water will have been used for the initial rinse through the water supply line This applies to the initial commis sioning as w...

Page 98: ...he case the system lock has been activated the sensor con trol will be highlighted in white see Operating the Ice Water dispenser Switching the system lock on off Once the freezer zone has cooled down to its set temperature the ice maker will fill with water As soon as the water is frozen the ice cubes drop out of the ice maker into the ice container Ice production is halted automatically as soon ...

Page 99: ...u want the water to be colder dis pense ice cubes into the container be forehand If a large amount of water is dis pensed the water can become warmer Dispensing ice cubes and crushed ice After the Ice Water dispenser has been switched on it can take up to 24 hours until the first serving of ice cubes is ready Place a sturdy container under the Ice Water dispenser Press and hold the sensor control ...

Page 100: ...ols to select the Dis penser Unit and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select Off and select OK to confirm your selection The Ice Water dispenser is now switched off the sensor controls in the control panel are no longer highlighted in white Switching the system lock on off You can use the system lock to protect the Ice Water dispenser from unautho rized use such ...

Page 101: ...e defrosting process The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appli ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and evaporates periodically This automatic defrosting system en ables the Freezer Zone to remain per manently ice free However the food stored in the freezer will not defrost ...

Page 102: ...oid damaging the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda am monia acids or chloride cleaning agents containing lime scale remover abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones cleaning agents containing solvents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaner hard abrasive sponges and brushes such as pot...

Page 103: ...ing will be dam aged Do not clean the drip tray or the drip tray grille of the Ice Water dispenser in the dishwasher Risk of damage caused by adhe sives Adhesives will damage the surface coating causing it to lose its dirt re pellent properties Do not adhere sticky notes transpar ent tape masking tape or other ad hesives to parts of the Ice Water dis penser Before cleaning the appliance Turn the a...

Page 104: ...mic material The re flection and appearance of aluminum changes in different lights and environ ments and depending on the angle you observe it from It is also susceptible to scratching The aluminum frames may become discolored or damaged if soiling is left on for too long Remove any soiling immediately Cleaning and emptying the ice container Clean the ice container regularly This ensures that fre...

Page 105: ...y oils or grease on the door seal The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the ventilation gaps A build up of dust will increase the en ergy consumption of the appliance The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner you could use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dust brush for example Cleaning the wat...

Page 106: ...sure the cap is horizontal Turn the cap of the filter cartridge clockwise until it is in the vertical po sition 6 Risk of damage caused by water rushing out If the filter cartridge is not inserted correctly there is a risk of water leaking out of the appliance When inserting the filter cartridge be sure to turn it as far as the marker Once the IntensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter has been cleaned the Wa...

Page 107: ...h on the SuperFrost function for a while so that the freezer zone can cool down quickly Once the freezer zone has reached the required temperature place the freezer baskets containing the frozen food back in the freezer zone Switch off the SuperFrost function as soon as the temperature in the freezer zone is a constant 0 F 18 C or colder ...

Page 108: ... accessories After inserting a new water filter In tensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter and In tensiveClear 2 0 charcoal filter dis pose of all ice cubes produced in the next 24 hours following the change If you have not used the appliance or the ice maker much in the last few weeks or months or if the ice cubes smell unpleasant replace the Inten siveClear 2 0 charcoal filter or clean the IntensiveClear 2...

Page 109: ...e old filter cartridge 3 and remove the cap 4 Clip the cap onto the new filter car tridge 5 Empty the old filter cartridge Tip The old filter cartridge can be dis posed of with household trash 6 Slide the filter cartridge as far as it will go into the filter opening 6 mak ing sure the cap is horizontal 7 Turn the cap of the filter cartridge clockwise until it is in the vertical po sition 7 Risk of...

Page 110: ...cting additional settings Resetting the Water Filter Display After inserting a new water filter dis pose of all ice cubes produced in the next 24 hours following the change Using an external water filter If an external water filter is attached to your household water supply use an In tensiveClear 2 0 mesh filter in place of an IntensiveClear 2 0 charcoal filter ...

Page 111: ...nt Max Qermissible Qroduct water concentration Chlorine Uaste and Pdor 2 0 mg L 10 97 2 50 N A hloramine 3 0 mg L 10 97 2 N A 0 5 mg L 1articulate Class I particles 0 5 to 1 μm at least 10 000 particles mL 99 9 85 N A trazine 0 009 mg L 10 94 4 N A 0 003 mg L enzene 0 015 mg L 10 96 8 N A 0 005 mg L arbofuran 0 08 mg L 10 98 8 N A 0 04 mg L p ichlorobenzene 0 225 mg L 10 99 8 N A 0 075 mg L Lead p...

Page 112: ... water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without ad equate disinfection before or after the system Systems certiﬁed for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain ﬁlterable cyst Notice Adsorption media will not be regenerated and used Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer s recommended procedures and guidelines The system ...

Page 113: ... and certified by WQA against NSF ANSI 372 for lead free compliance Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 D 33332 Gütersloh Lead free certificate This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF ANSI 372 for lead free compliance Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Strasse 29 D 33332 Gütersloh ...

Page 114: ...r appliance will be checked for any faults or malfunctions Any errors identified during the Self Test are shown on the display Perform a Self Test see Additional settings sec tion Performing a Self Test Contact Miele Service and inform them of the error message s on the display The appliance is not getting cold and the in terior lighting does not come on when the ap pliance door is opened The appl...

Page 115: ...for as short a time as possible After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself The appliance door is not properly closed A thick layer of ice may have already formed in the freezer zone Close the appliance door After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself If a thick layer of ice has already formed this will af fect cooling and increase energy consumption Defrost the...

Page 116: ... this appli ance If the ambient temperature is too low the compres sor will run less frequently This may cause the freezer to become too warm See the information in the section on Installation Installation location Increase the ambient temperature The door to the Freezer Zone will not open be cause it has been opened and closed too many times in succes sion This is not a fault The suction caused b...

Page 117: ...d on the tem perature display is dark and the symbol is shown on the display You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time see Selecting additional settings Switching Sabbath Mode on or off The appliance door cannot be opened The Pull2Open Door Assistant is switched on but the appliance has a handle free cabinet front For handle free cabinet fronts switch on the Push2Open Door Assistant see Switchin...

Page 118: ...ure in the freezer zone rose Depending on the temperature displayed you should check whether food in the freezer has started to thaw or has defrosted If it has cook it before freezing it again In the event of a power failure check whether there are any ice cubes in the ice cube container and dispose of these Otherwise the ice cubes will freeze together and can damage the ice cube con tainer when t...

Page 119: ...too high low Observe the connection data under Electrical connections Contact Miele Service if necessary To turn the alarm off touch the symbol The error message does not disappear from the dis play until the error has been rectified is shown in the dis play The machine does not get cold but the machine controls are working Demo Mode is switched on Demo mode allows the appliance to be presented in...

Page 120: ...ed on This is not a fault After the appliance door has opened and closed it can take several seconds un til the ice water dispenser is ready for operation No ice cubes are dis pensed The Ice Water dispenser spout is blocked by frozen ice Remove the ice that has clumped together Empty the ice container at the latest if you have not produced any ice for a week see Emptying and cleaning the ice conta...

Page 121: ...he water supply has been vented There is a kink in the water hose Check the water hose and replace it if necessary The temperature in the freezer zone is too high Set the temperature in the freezer zone lower see The correct temperature The appliance door has been opened too frequently causing the compressor to turn on more often and the ice maker has iced up Only open the appliance door when nece...

Page 122: ...k whether the water filter needs to be re placed or cleaned The water pressure is too low Check whether the water pressure is between 29 psi and 116 psi 2 bar and 8 bar The temperature in the freezer zone is too high Select a lower temperature The ice cubes have an unpleasant odor or fla vor The ice cube container is in constant use and needs to be cleaned regularly Check if the ice cube container...

Page 123: ...tely Check the water line for damage Contact Miele Customer Service Check whether the water connection pressure is too high If the water connection pressure is too high this can cause leaks see Installation Plumbed water con nection Check that the water connection is between 29 psi and 116 psi 2 bar and 8 bar Check if an incorrect valve has been installed ...

Page 124: ...gs mode There is a fault Risk of electric shock due to exposed live electrical components When removing the lighting cover there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical compo nents Do not remove the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service Risk of injury from LED lighting This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2 If the cover is defective t...

Page 125: ...rd when materials expand inside the appliance Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the com pressor and the coolant circulating through the system Noises Cause and solution Rattling clinking The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the appliance or placing something underneath it The appliance...

Page 126: ...omer Service can be found at the end of this document Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance SN when contacting Miele Customer Ser vice Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate You will find the data plate inside your appliance Appliance warranty and prod uct registration You can register your product and or view the manufacturer s warranty terms and...

Page 127: ...Declaration of conformity 127 Frequency range 2 412 GHz 2 462 GHz Maximum trans mitting power 100 mW ...

Page 128: ...Version 2 or the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 1 For a period of at least 3 years from the date of purchase or delivery of the device appliance respectively Miele offers to provide you or third parties with a machine readable copy of the source code of the Open Source components contained in the device appliance and licensed un der the terms of the GNU General Public License Version ...

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Page 131: ... Service Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800 843 7231 609 419 4298 Customer Service Support Phone Fax service mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca 888 99 MIELE 64353 888 586 8056 Customer Care Centre Phone customercare miele ca 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 International Headquarters Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany ...

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