Miele KF 2801 SF, Operating And Installation Instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Problems with the ice cube maker
Problem Possible cause and solution
The Ice Maker is not
producing any ice
cubes. The appliance and/or the Ice Maker is not turned on.
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Turn on the appliance and/or the Ice Maker.
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Check whether the water filter has been inserted
correctly (see “Water filter”, section “Changing the
water filter”).
The plumbed water connection was not installed.
 Make sure that the plumbed water connection was
installed correctly.
The water intake is not open or has not been vented.
 Open the water intake.
 Check that the water supply has been vented.
There is a kink in the water hose.
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Check the water hose and replace it, if necessary.
The temperature in the Freezer Zone is too high.
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Select a lower temperature.
The appliance door has been opened too frequently,
causing the compressor to turn on more often and the
Ice Maker has iced up.
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Only open the door when necessary and for as
short a time as possible.
The water pressure is too low.
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Check that the water pressure is between 29 and
116 psi (2 and 8 bar).
 Check if an incorrect valve has been installed,
making the pressure too low.
Remember that it can take up to 10 hours for the
production of ice cubes to commence.