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Switching on and off

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Switching off for longer periods of
time

If, during a long absence, the refri-
geration appliance is switched off
but not cleaned and the door is left
shut, there is a danger of mould
building up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigera-
tion appliance.

If the refrigeration appliance is not go-
ing to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:

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Switch the refrigeration appliance off.

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Defrost the freezer.

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Switch off at the wall and disconnect
the plug from the socket, or discon-
nect the fuse.

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Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the refrigera-
tion appliance and avoid odours
building up inside.

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Summary of Contents for KD 4050 E el Active

Page 1: ...ting instructions Fridge freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time en GB M Nr 12 072 660 ...

Page 2: ... fittings 29 Moving the door shelf bottle shelf 29 Adjusting or removing the bottle holder 29 Moving the shelves 29 Moving the charcoal filters 30 Moving the bottle rack 30 XXL box freezer drawer 30 Accessories supplied 31 Optional accessories 31 Switching on and off 32 Before using for the first time 32 Switching the refrigeration appliance on 32 The correct temperature 34 Temperature display 35 ...

Page 3: ...ng accessories 47 Making ice cubes 47 Defrosting 48 Cleaning and care 51 Cleaning agents 51 Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning 52 Cleaning the inside of the appliance 52 Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning 53 Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels 55 Cleaning the door seal 55 Cleaning the ventilation gaps 55 After cleaning 56 Problem solving guide 57 ...

Page 4: ...the refrigeration appliance as well as the safety notes and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct application This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in similar environments for example in shops...

Page 5: ...ience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper vised if they have bee...

Page 6: ... does not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged Splashes of refri gerant can damage the eyes In the event of damage Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity supply Ventilate the room where ...

Page 7: ...the specifications of EN 50160 or an equivalent standard The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronised with the mains power supply or these measures must be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation As described for exam...

Page 8: ...er warranty repairs should only be un dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician Otherwise the warranty is invalidated Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori ginal spare parts Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditi...

Page 9: ...afety instructions 9 Proper installation Change the door hinging if necessary as described in the install ation instructions supplied with the appliance Two people are required to install the refrigeration appliance ...

Page 10: ...into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Risk of fire and explosion Do not store explosive materials in the refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite Danger of explosion Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker insi...

Page 11: ...ot refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defros ted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instruc tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the fres...

Page 12: ...nal Miele accessories If other parts are used war ranty performance and product liability claims will be invalidated Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min imum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance ...

Page 13: ...circuit Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible damage to the appliance Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen food or remove ice trays Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de frost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances...

Page 14: ...isk of children playing accidentally locking them selves in and endangering their lives Risk of electric shock Cut the power plug off the mains connection cable Cut the mains connection cable off the old appliance Dispose of everything separately from the old appliance During and after disposal make sure that the refrigeration appli ance is not placed near petrol or other flammable gases and liqui...

Page 15: ...ng disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling There is no risk during normal oper ation The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penet rates the airways ...

Page 16: ...nment if disposed of with household waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with household waste Instead please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle elec trical and electronic appliances in your local community with your dealer or with Miele By law you are solely re sponsible for deleting any person...

Page 17: ... flames e g a candle away from the refrigeration appli ance This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room When deciding on the installation site please bear in mind that your refriger ation appliance will use more energy if installed near to a heater a cooker or other appliance that gives off heat Avoid direct sunlight The higher the ambient temperature the longer the compressor...

Page 18: ...limate range can operate without any difficulties in rooms with a cooler am bient temperature down to 5 C Ventilation requirements Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently the com pressor will run more frequently and for longer periods This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for...

Page 19: ... person The refrigeration appliance is supplied with hinges on the right If left hand hinging is required the hinges must be changed see accompanying installation instructions Wall spacers The wall spacers on the back of your refrigeration appliance are de signed to ensure that the declared en ergy consumption is achieved They also prevent the build up of condens ation at high ambient temperatures...

Page 20: ...of the room Risk of damaging the floor Moving the refrigeration appliance can cause damage to the floor Move the refrigeration appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching Tip The refrigeration appliance must be empty when it is installed Prepare the refrigeration appliance for installation as close as possible to its intended installation site Connect the refrigeration appliance...

Page 21: ...ll function correctly if the specified ventilation cross sections are kept clear 1057 632 790 10 445 245 597 650 11 A 1162 600 1200 845 90 115 Dimensions without wall spacers fitted Fitting the wall spacers supplied increases the ap pliance depth by 20 mm A KD 4050 E el Active KD 4052 E el Active 1750 KD 4072 E ws el Active KD 4172 E ws el Active 1850 ...

Page 22: ...ALLATION 22 Connections All dimensions are given in mm 56 88 a View from the front b Mains connection cable length 2400 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department ...

Page 23: ...the same type available from the Miele Customer Service Department For safety reasons such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified spe cialist or the Miele Customer Service Department These operating instructions and the data plate indicate the nominal power consumption and the appropriate fuse rating Compare this information with the data of the on site electrical con nection If in any...

Page 24: ...er the energy consumption The following settings are recommended 4 to 5 C in the refrigerator section 18 C in the freezer section Use Energy consumption is increased by heat input and impeded air circulation Therefore you should Only open the appliance door s when necessary and for as short a time as possible Arrange the food in such a way that makes it easy to find in the appliance Always close t...

Page 25: ...freezer make sure that the ventila tion slots in the rear panel are not blocked Defrosting A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food Therefore you should Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice 0 5 cm max thick has built up ...

Page 26: ...Guide to the appliance 26 Appliance overview DailyFresh This drawing is for illustration purposes only ...

Page 27: ... the appliance door d Flexible bottle rack e Adjustable shelf f Bottle shelf with bottle holder g DailyFresh drawer for fruit and vegetables humidity controlled h Condensate channel with drain hole i Moisture regulator for the DailyFresh drawer j Freezer drawers k XXL freezer box l Condensation drain ...

Page 28: ...to the appliance 28 a For setting the temperature for switching the SuperFreeze function on off b SuperFreeze indicator c Temperature display for fridge zone d For switching the refrigeration appliance on off ...

Page 29: ...ttle holder can be moved to the left or right to create more room for drink cartons The bottle holder can be removed com pletely e g for cleaning pull the bottle holder up to remove it Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food Pull the shelf towards you and tilt it up to remove it Fit the shelf in its new position with the rear edge facing upwards The raise...

Page 30: ... the charcoal filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the shelf To move the charcoal filter pull the holder upwards to remove it from the protective strip Refit the holder on the protective strip of the shelf you wish to use it on Moving the bottle rack The bottle rack can be placed at differ ent positions in the refrigeration appli ance Lift the bottle rack up slightly at the back and...

Page 31: ... very robust Thanks to very fine microfibres these cloths achieve an excellent cleaning performance MicroCloth HyClean The MicroCloth HyClean is a multi pur pose antibacterial cloth and is particu larly tear resistant and durable It can be used wet or dry with or without clean ing agent KKF FF charcoal filter with holder Active AirClean Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the fridge z...

Page 32: ... on the control panel The refrigeration appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened The refrigeration appliance will gradually reach the pre set temperatures To enable the temperature to get suf ficiently cold inside the refrigeration appliance allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the ref...

Page 33: ...e It is essential to clean the refrigera tion appliance If the refrigeration appliance is not go ing to be used for a longer period of time observe the following Switch the refrigeration appliance off Defrost the freezer Switch off at the wall and disconnect the plug from the socket or discon nect the fuse Clean the refrigeration appliance and leave the door ajar to air the refrigera tion applianc...

Page 34: ... food that is stored in it The warmer the food is which is be ing put into it The higher the ambient temperature surrounding the refrigeration appli ance This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am bient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator...

Page 35: ...re display for the fridge section Possible temperature settings Fridge zone 2 to 8 C If you change the temperature set ting check the temperature display after a few hours It will take this long for the appliance to give an accurate read ing Wait for approx 6 hours if the refri geration appliance is not very full Wait for approx 24 hours if the refri geration appliance is full If after this time t...

Page 36: ...zing the maximum amount of food the SuperFreeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand The SuperFreeze function will switch itself off automatically after a maximum of 60 hours The refrigera tion appliance will then run at normal power again The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determ ine the duration before the Super Freeze function turns off Tip To save energy you ca...

Page 37: ...not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Make sure that no fat or oil leaks onto the plastic parts of the refrigera tion appliance If there is insufficient air circulation the cooling performance will de crease and energy consumption will increase To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the appliance...

Page 38: ...for the cold est area is located on the left hand in side wall in the coldest area of the refri gerator section You can use the tem perature indicator to check the temper ature in this area for your delicate and highly perishable food If the temperat ure settings are correct the lowest av erage temperature will be in the coldest area between the temperature indicator and the shelf below This low t...

Page 39: ...hable food cannot be en sured Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec tion Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 5 C because it may be sensitive to cold Depending on the type of food the appearance con sistency flavour and or vitamin content may be altered if stored at too cold a temperature Food which is sensitive to cold in cludes Pineapples avoc...

Page 40: ... is particularly important when storing meat products Make sure that food such as raw meat and fish in par ticular does not come into contact with other food By ensuring that the temperature set tings are correct and by taking appro priate hygiene measures you can pro long the storage life of your food con siderably This prevents food waste Protein rich food Please note that food rich in protein d...

Page 41: ...e humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer The moisture level in the DailyFresh drawer largely depends on the type and quantity of food being stored if stored unwrapped If the quantity of food being stored in this compartment is small the humid ity level may be too low Tip If you are only storing a small amount of food wrap it in airtight pack aging Selecting low humidity Slide the control to the l...

Page 42: ... of food is being stored in the drawer Most of the food being stored in the drawer is vegetables The humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer is too low Increased moisture in the humidity controlled compartment can cause a build up of condensate If you find that too much condensate has formed and this is affecting the food proceed as follows Wipe off any condensate with a cleaning cloth Open the li...

Page 43: ...uitable for storage in the fridge section Set the slide control to the correct position for the food being stored depending on what it is An increased humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved with the moisture present in the food being stored if it is stored unwrapped The more food stored in the compartment the higher the humidity If too much moisture collects in the compa...

Page 44: ...ture so they shrink significantly less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the de frosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible the maximum freezing capacity must not be ex ceeded The maximum freez...

Page 45: ...kly Leave the vegetables to drain Packaging food for freezing Freeze food in portions Tip Use suitable packaging to avoid freezer burn such as freezer contain ers Expel as much air as possible from the packaging and close it tightly Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Placing frozen food in the freezer Unfrozen food should not touch frozen food as this will cause ...

Page 46: ...frigera tion appliance so that it is in contact with the bottom of the appliance or the interior side walls Once frozen Switch the SuperFreeze function off Place the frozen food in the freezer drawers and push them back in Storage time for frozen food Food group Storage time Months Ice cream 2 to 6 Bread baked goods 2 to 6 Cheese 2 to 4 Fish oily 1 to 2 Fish lean 1 to 5 Sausage ham 1 to 3 Game por...

Page 47: ...mage Using accessories Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with wa ter and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to re move the ice cube tray from the freezer if it is stuck Tip Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running wa ter for a short tim...

Page 48: ...n normal use ice and frost will form in the freezer e g on the internal walls How much ice and frost accumulates in the appliance will depend on the follow ing Whether the freezer door has been opened frequently and or left open for a while Whether a large quantity of food has been placed in the freezer at once Whether the humidity in the room has increased Too thick a layer of ice will make it ha...

Page 49: ...perature the faster it de teriorates Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible Risk of damage due to heat and moisture ingress The steam from a steam cleaner as well as electric heaters and candles can damage plastic and electrical components Do not use a steam cleaner electric heaters or candles to defrost the re frigeration appliance Risk of damage and risk to health caused by de...

Page 50: ...se the condensation drain After defrosting Clean the freezer then dry it thor oughly Close the appliance doors Reconnect the refrigeration appliance to the mains and switch it back on Switch on the SuperFreeze func tion so that the refrigeration appli ance can cool down quickly Once the freezer has reached the re quired temperature place the glass shelves and freezer drawers back in the freezer to...

Page 51: ...aning and conditioning agents used in the interior cabinet of the re frigeration appliance must be food safe To avoid damaging the surfaces of the appliance do not use the following Cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides Cleaning agents containing descaling agents Abrasive cleaning agents e g scour ing powder scouring liquid or pumice stones Cleaning agents containing solvents ...

Page 52: ...ction each time it is defros ted If soiling is left on for any length of time it may become impossible to remove under certain circumstances Surfaces may suffer discolouration or damage It is therefore best to remove any soiling immediately Clean the interior with a clean sponge lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid Rinse all parts by hand Do not wash in a dishwasher Clean the freezer sect...

Page 53: ...pen to air the refri geration appliance sufficiently for a short while and to prevent odour build up Removing and dismantling ac cessories for cleaning Dismantling the door shelf bottle shelf Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelf bottle shelf in the dishwasher To remove the stainless steel trim pro ceed as follows Place the door shelf bottle shelf on the worktop Pull the t...

Page 54: ...ective strip Removing the fruit and vegetable drawer Lift the fruit and vegetable drawer up slightly at the front and pull it out Removing the drawers and glass shelves from the freezer section Lift the drawer up slightly at the front and pull it out Unhook the glass shelf at the front on both sides and remove it Inserting the glass shelves and draw ers into the freezer section Fit the glass panel...

Page 55: ...ge and a solution of warm water and washing up liquid A clean damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the door seal Risk of damage as a result of in correct cleaning If you treat the door seal with oils or grease it can become porous Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal The door seal should be c...

Page 56: ...on for a while so that the freezer sec tion can cool down quickly Place food in the fridge section and close the appliance door Once the freezer has reached the re quired temperature place the frozen food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer Switch the SuperFreeze function off as soon as the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder ...

Page 57: ...eration appli ance is not getting cold and the interior lighting does not come on when the appliance door is opened The refrigeration appliance has not been switched on The temperature display on the control panel is not showing a temperature Switch the refrigeration appliance on The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly Insert the plug into the socket the temperature display for the free...

Page 58: ...s ready for operation If the indicator for the SuperFreeze function on the control panel flashes for 10 seconds after a rel atively short period of time a fault has occurred Contact the Miele Customer Service Department The temperature inside the refrigeration appli ance deviates signific antly from the selected setting It may take several hours until the temperature inside the refrigeration appli...

Page 59: ... the refrigeration appliance is too low Correct the temperature setting A large amount of food is being frozen at once See Freezing and storing food The SuperFreeze function is still switched on Switch off the SuperFreeze function earlier to save energy The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time The temperat ure in the refrigeration appliance rises This is not a fa...

Page 60: ...ation has built up inside the refri geration appliance The appliance door may not close correctly The door seal has come out of its groove Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in the groove The door seal is damaged Check whether the door seal is damaged ...

Page 61: ...frosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 0 5 cm thick has accumulated This is not a fault The refrigeration appli ance is not working properly If your refrigeration appliance is not working properly you can check this by running a self test The self test identifies appliance faults that can only be fixed by the Miele Customer Service Department Switch the refrigerati...

Page 62: ... to form Always open the appliance doors only when ne cessary and for as short a time as possible Wipe the water away with a soft dry cleaning cloth The door to the freezer will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait approx 1 minute and then try again...

Page 63: ...ock due to exposed live electrical components When removing the lighting cover there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical compon ents Do not remove the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department Danger of injury from LED lighting This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2 If the cover is defective there is a danger o...

Page 64: ...ard when materials expand inside the refrigeration appliance Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the com pressor and the refrigerant circulating through the cooling circuit Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vi brating The refrigeration appliance is uneven Realign the appliance us ing a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet under neath the refrige...

Page 65: ...scribed in this booklet The data plate can be found in the in terior cabinet of the refrigeration appli ance Displaying appliance informa tion This can be found in Settings mode un der Information see Selecting further settings or on the data plate inside the refrigeration appliance EPREL database From 1 March 2021 information on en ergy labelling and ecodesign require ments will be available in t...

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