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Installation dimensions

Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°)

KF 2801 SF, KF 2811 SF

Summary of Contents for KF 2801 SF

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use en US CA M Nr 10 785 180 ...

Page 2: ...ired 27 Aligning the installation niche 28 Checking the installation space 28 Before installation 29 Preparing the installation niche 30 Pushing the appliance into the niche 32 Aligning the appliance 34 Securing the appliance in the niche 36 Securing the base cover plate and the baseboard 37 Aligning the appliance doors 37 Adjusting the door opening angle optional accessory 40 Electrical connectio...

Page 3: ...etting up Miele home 64 Switching off Demo Mode 68 Resetting the settings to their default settings 69 Switching Vacation mode on or off 70 Switching Sabbath Mode On Off 72 Switching on switching off or resetting Water Filter Display 73 Switching on switching off or resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter 74 The correct temperature 76 in the Fridge Zone and in the MasterFresh zone 76 Automati...

Page 4: ...ith low temperature 91 Freezing and storing food 93 Maximum freezing capacity 93 What happens when you freeze fresh food 93 Storing frozen food 93 Home freezing 94 Placing food in the Freezer Zone 95 Making ice cubes 97 Automatic defrosting 99 Cleaning and care 100 Cleaning agents 100 Before cleaning the appliance 101 Interior and accessories 101 Cleaning the door seal 102 Cleaning the ventilation...

Page 5: ...Contents 5 Declaration of conformity 120 ...

Page 6: ... the contents Pass them on to any future owner Danger of injury This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Keep the appliance door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured in its housing in accordance with the operating and installation instructions Appropriate use This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environme...

Page 7: ...e appliance Persons including children which lack physical sensory or men tal abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person Safety with children To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in on or near the appliance The door hinges can cause injury Keep children well away at all times Ensure that any packing ma...

Page 8: ...operly grounded Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power bar or extension cord These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord it could cause a short circuit Therefore do not operate the machine in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water e g garages laundry ro...

Page 9: ...can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con nection to the fresh water supply The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line DANGER of injury Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube maker or the element on the ice cube maker Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain cl...

Page 10: ...ns or bottles could ex plode DANGER of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst caus ing injury or damage Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal DANGER of frost burn Do not take ice cub...

Page 11: ... storage in structions Use only genuine original Miele parts If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used the warranty may become invalid Stainless steel machines Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape masking tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless s...

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: ...T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Transport To avoid damage to the appliance always transport it upright and in its packaging DANGER of injury and damage The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people ...

Page 14: ...spose 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 for coolant type Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes Be careful not to damage any pa...

Page 15: ...by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any pers...

Page 16: ...light should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor has to run and the higher the energy consumption is When installing the appliance please note The electrical outlet must be easily accessible in an emergency and not concealed behind the appliance The plug and power cord must not touch the back of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the app...

Page 17: ...make sure that the appliance door closes properly the air vents are not covered and that the appliance has been installed in accordance with these installation in structions Installation notes Load bearing capacity of the niche floor The floor of the space where the appli ance is to be installed must be flat and level It must be made from strong rigid ma terial The appliance is extremely heavy whe...

Page 18: ... the household water supply must comply with the applica ble regulations in the country in which the machine is being installed All units and systems used to supply water to the machine must also com ply with the applicable regulations in the respective country The water quality must comply with the requirements for drinking water in the country in which the machine is being operated The water pre...

Page 19: ... least 5 8 16 mm thick The appliances are secured individually in their niche using the supplied instal lation material If the partition wall a is narrower than 6 5 16 160 mm you will need the side panel heater from the side by side installation kit to prevent condensation from forming and any resulting damage If the partition wall a is thicker than 6 5 16 160 mm you do not need the side by side i...

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

Page 21: ...Installation dimensions 21 KF 2801 SF KF 2811 SF 24 610 mm 3 4 19 mm 30 762 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 9 5 8 244 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm Side view ...

Page 22: ...Installation dimensions 22 KF 2901 SF KF 2911 SF 24 610 mm 3 4 19 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 36 915 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 9 5 8 244 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm Side view ...

Page 23: ...Installation dimensions 23 Dimensions when the appliance door is open opening angle 90 KF 2801 SF KF 2811 SF ...

Page 24: ...Installation dimensions 24 KF 2901 SF KF 2911 SF ...

Page 25: ...Installation dimensions 25 Dimensions when the appliance door is open opening angle 115 KF 2801 SF KF 2811 SF 115 ...

Page 26: ...Installation dimensions 26 KF 2901 SF KF 2911 SF 16 7 8 428 mm 115 ...

Page 27: ...sing 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 Municipal codes a...

Page 28: ...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 The shortened side walls must be at least 4 100 mm thick The baseboard must be at least 1 2 13 mm thick preferably 3 4 19 mm Checking the installation space Check the installation dimensions Check the position of the electrical and plumbing connections Check that all...

Page 29: ...l parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered To protect the floor when installing the appliance secure an off cut of flooring or similar material to the floor in front of the installation area Risk of tipping over Make sure the appliance is no longer secured to the pallet as soon as you unscrew the brackets that fix the ap pliance to the pallet Unscrew the brackets With the help of several ...

Page 30: ... it is built into the niche Using the installation equipment Parts required for installation of the appliance are supplied with the 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 Securing the installation nich...

Page 31: ... 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 the accompanying pack 2 Securing to concrete wall 2 Securing to a wooden wall ...

Page 32: ...e into the niche taking care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec tions If you are installing several appliances side by side now secure the appli ances to one another see the instruc tions for the side by side installation kit Remove the baseboard from the appliance base as follows Carefully guide a flat head screw driver through the grate in the base board on both sides and use ...

Page 33: ... of short circuit and over loading When installing appliances side by side each appliance must have its own separate outlet Tip To secure the power cord to pre vent it becoming caught Tie a piece of string to the middle of the cord and as the appliance is being pushed into the niche pull the cord for ward underneath the appliance Carefully push the appliance into the niche If the appliance cannot ...

Page 34: ...ustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad justed from the front Risk of damage Do not under any circumstances use a cordless screwdriver to adjust the front and rear feet Position the supplied spacers on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the appliance ...

Page 35: ...carefully when adjusting the feet alternating between the left and right feet Unscrew the feet and on both sides at least until the marking on the base 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 2134 mm It is important to align the feet to a height of at least 1 1 4 32 mm so that the appliance s ventilation works pro...

Page 36: ...e the rear foot adjustment will be damaged Use a level to check the alignment of the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche Use the screws supplied to secure the refrigeration appliance on both sides In a side by side combination only the external panels of the two appli ances can be secured to the cabinet wall Slide the cover onto the lower appli ance door from the inside ...

Page 37: ...pliance Remove the film from the base cover plate Secure the base cover plate to the baseboard Click the baseboard onto the bot tom of the appliance base Aligning the appliance doors After installation align the appliance doors with adjacent cabinetry fronts To do this check the gaps to the adja cent cabinetry fronts If necessary use the spacers pro vided and place them at the top of the appliance...

Page 38: ...n the screws on the fixing brackets slightly Remove the covers from both sides of the top and bottom appli ance door Slightly loosen the screws in the angle trims on both sides of the top and bottom appliance door Remove the cover from the light contact switch of the top appliance door ...

Page 39: ...necessary also align the depth of the appliance doors via the gaps in the angle trims Close the appliance doors and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinetry fronts again Then re tighten all screws and Place the washers and nuts back on the threaded bolts and tighten the nuts The appliance doors are now secured Reattach the covers and Remove the spacers from the ap pliance doors ...

Page 40: ...ional accessory 40 Depending on the installation site it may be necessary to adjust the door opening angle to 90 Open the door Insert the banking pin through the holes and drive in with a hammer The door opening angle is now limited to 90 ...

Page 41: ...ly 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 dedicated circuit to ...

Page 42: ... 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 causing it to overheat If the power cord needs to be re...

Page 43: ...ply in order to ensure that water is circulated in the cold water line Avoid connection to a water supply in which the water might stagnate This can affect the taste of water and ice cubes withstands the operating pressure fulfills the hygiene regulations The water pressure must be between 29 and 116 psi 2 and 8 bar A shut off valve must be provided be tween the water line and the water sup ply of...

Page 44: ...allation niche so that the shut off valve can still be accessed 2 The water connection of the appli ance is ready for connection at the rear of the appliance Install the water hose onto the wa ter connection at the rear of the appliance Ensure that the connec tions are tight and leak proof 7 16 2 Connect the water hose to the shut off valve Ensure that it is properly screwed into position Slowly o...

Page 45: ...n 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 39 F to 41 F 4 C to 5 C in the refrigerator section The lower the temperature in the appliance the higher the energy consumption Master...

Page 46: ...e appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible be fore it warms up too much 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 refrigera tion appliance The appli ance will try to cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged or covere...

Page 47: ...Guide to the appliance 47 a Automatic door opening Push2Open Pull2Open mechanism b Display c On Off switch d Shelves e Holder for the Active AirClean filter ...

Page 48: ...compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta bles j Dry compartment with low temperature for food which goes off quickly k Ice maker l Freezer baskets m Ice cube container n Water filter The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold storage compartment according to EN ISO 15502 ...

Page 49: ...et temperature for the refrigerator section c Sensor control for setting the temperature d Display for Miele home connection status only visible when Miele home has been set up e SuperFrost display only visible when the SuperFrost function has been switched on f Temperature display target temperature for the freezer section g Sensor control for adjusting various settings in settings mode ...

Page 50: ...ch 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 WiFi connection sta tus see Selecting additional settings Demo Mode Switch off only visible when Demo Mode is swi...

Page 51: ...see Selecting additional settings Display Active Air Clean Filter 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 52: ...filters This Active AirClean filters neutralize unpleasant odors in the refrigerator sec tion for optimal air quality The holder for the Active AirClean fil ters is in the refrigerator section Insert the Active AirClean filters supplied as described under Inserting the Active AirClean filters in Initial commission ing We recommend replacing the Active AirClean filters every 6 months Water filter B...

Page 53: ...iance is supplied with a water filter Active charcoal filter that filters supply water for making ice cubes Side by side merging kit and top frame KTF For installing two or more appliances next to each other Hinge pockets The hinge pockets can be used to change the door hinging on the appli ance The door hinging must only be replaced by Miele Technical Service Accessories are available to order vi...

Page 54: ...Selecting additional settings The default Door Assistant is Push2Open Select the Pull2Open Door Assistant if your appli ance has a cabinet front with a han dle Select the Push2Open Door Assistant if your ap pliance has a handle free cabinet front Sticking on the MasterFresh zone la bels The labels supplied for the two com partments in the MasterFresh zone help you to choose the right type of food ...

Page 55: ...Clean filters which neu tralize unpleasant odors in the Fridge Zone The holder for the Active AirClean filters is located under each of the shelves in the Fridge Zone To remove the holder for the Active AirClean filters press against the re tainers on both sides of the holder from the rear and pull the holder downwards diagonally from the shelf Insert the two Active AirClean filters supplied with ...

Page 56: ...g with the colored back ground is always the selected setting it can be confirmed directly with OK Select if you wish to switch to the previous menu level or terminate the process Every touch of the display is con firmed with an audible keypad tone You can switch off this keypad tone in settings mode Starting up for the first time Open the appliance door Turn the appliance on by pressing the On Of...

Page 57: ...setting and touch OK to confirm your selection Select if you want to return to the previous menu level Set up Successfully Completed appears in the display Confirm the first use with OK Your appliance has been successfully set up and is ready for use The main screen appears on the dis play You cannot terminate the initial start up process The only way to terminate the process is to switch off the ...

Page 58: ...ssage 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 freezer temper ature has been reached the message will disappear completely from the dis play and the alarm tone will stop To enable the temperature to get suf ficiently cold inside the appliance al low the appliance to run for a few hours before p...

Page 59: ...ly line approx 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build up of bacteria caused by stagnant water empty the ice cube tray clean the appliance replace the water filter and leave the door ajar to air the appli ance and avoid odors building up in side the appliance If during a long absence the appli ance is switched off but not cleaned and the door is left shut there is a danger of...

Page 60: ...the display if you select a sensor control while the keypad lock is switched on Follow the instructions on the display The display is unlocked briefly so you can adjust the settings as required Closing the appliance door will reacti vate the keypad lock Switching Eco Mode on or off Eco Mode is useful when going on vaca tion for example if you do not wish to switch off the appliance completely or d...

Page 61: ... and select OK to confirm your selection Touch the sensor control if you wish to terminate the process The Self Test starts and the appliance is checked for any faults or malfunctions The message System Restarting ap pears in 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 in ...

Page 62: ... Assistant is switched on repeatedly closing the appliance door early can lead to damage or malfunctions Refrain from holding onto or closing the appliance door while automatic door opening is still extended If you have indeed closed the appliance door leave it closed for 5 minutes Automatic door opening resets itself Please note that the Door Assistant can only be used to control the refrig erato...

Page 63: ...K to confirm your selection Use the and sensor controls to select the duration 5 to 30 seconds and touch OK to confirm your selec tion To protect against inadvertent open ing if you do not pull the appliance open it will close again by itself after a duration defined by you see Set Au toClose duration Pull2Open In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Door Assistant and select OK to co...

Page 64: ...d a WiFi network the Miele mobile app a Miele user account The user ac count can be created via the Miele mobile app The Miele mobile app will guide you as you connect your appliance to your home WiFi network Once your appliance is connected to your WiFi network you can use the app to carry the following activities for ex ample Make certain settings on your appli ance Display information on the op...

Page 65: ...depends on the availability of the Miele home service in your country The Miele home service is not avail able in every country For information about availability please visit www miele com Connecting your appliance via the Miele mobile app You will also require the following to log in the password to your WiFi network the password to your appliance Your appliance s password is its serial number w...

Page 66: ... buttons to select Miele home and select OK to confirm your selec tion Set up will appear in the display Confirm your selection with OK Use the and arrow buttons to select via WPS and touch OK to con firm your selection Now follow the instructions in the dis play Confirm the process with OK To be able to use the Miele home functions you also have to register your appliance in the app As soon as yo...

Page 67: ...settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Miele home and touch OK to confirm your selec tion Use the and arrow buttons to select Activate and touch OK to con firm your selection Activation successful appears in the dis play Confirm the message with OK If the WiFi connection is active will appear in the display Checking the WiFi connection status In settings mode use the and arrow buttons t...

Page 68: ...lows 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 in the display In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Demo Mode and select OK to confirm your selec tion Press OK for 4 seconds to deactivate ap pears in the display Follow the ...

Page 69: ... with OK The initial start up process restarts see Starting up for the first time The appliance s settings will be reset to the following values Function Default settings Language English Display Brightness Average value 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 Tempera ture Unit Fahrenheit Keypad Lock Switched off Ec...

Page 70: ...ickly can be stored in the appliance for some time at this moderate Fridge Zone temperature and energy con sumption is lower than in normal oper ation This also prevents the build up of odors and mold which can occur if the Fridge Zone is switched off and the door is closed The Fridge Zone is thereby regulated to a temperature of 57 F 14 C re maining in operation whilst also saving energy The Free...

Page 71: ...de use the and arrow buttons to select Vacation and touch OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select On and touch OK to confirm your selection 57 F 14 C is now displayed in the temperature display for the Fridge Zone The temperature in the Fridge Zone can only be adjusted again once Vacation mode has been turned off Turning off Vacation mode In Settings mode use the and arrow...

Page 72: ...ance door is closed When Sabbath Mode is switched on the following functions are switched off Door Assistant for cabinet fronts without handles the appliance door will have to be pulled from the bottom or side Lighting All audible and visual signals Temperature display The Automatic SuperCool function if previously switched on SuperFrost function if previously switched on Ice Maker if previously s...

Page 73: ...play has been switched on Switching off Water Filter Display If you have replaced the OdorFree char coal filter with a Bypass filter you can switch off the Water Filter Display The Bypass filter does not have to be changed Danger to health Do not switch off the Water Filter Display if you have installed an Odor Free charcoal filter in the appliance This is installed in the appliance prior to deliv...

Page 74: ...nths the Ac tive AirClean filter display will remind you to change the Active AirClean filters see Inserting the Active AirClean fil ters in Before first use Change Active AirClean Filter will appear in the display The first time the Active AirClean fil ters need to be changed the display will remind you automatically the re minder does not need to be switched on separately After the Active AirCle...

Page 75: ...ch it off In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Display Active AirClean Filter and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select Off and touch OK to confirm your selection The Display Active AirClean Filter has been switched off Resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter The Display Active AirClean Filter must be reset each time the filter is replaced so ...

Page 76: ...rigerator tempera ture of 37 F 4 C in the Fridge Zone The temperature in the dry compart ment of the MasterFresh zone is regu lated automatically and maintained just above 32 F 0 C Automatic cold air circulation DynaCool The fan automatically turns on when the cooling system for the refrigerator sec tion turns on It distributes the tempera ture in the refrigerator section to all ar eas evenly so t...

Page 77: ...it for approximately 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for ap proximately 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display It will take this long for an accu rate reading to be given If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low adjust it again Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted From 36 F 2 C to 46 F 8 C in the Fridge Zone From ...

Page 78: ...e au tomatically adopted The appliance will now run at maximum power Switching off SuperCool Touch the symbol in the display for setting the temperature The symbol is highlighted in color and a temperature value of 36 F 2 C is shown in the display Touch the symbol to turn off the SuperCool function The symbol is no longer highlighted in color and the previous temperature setting appears again in t...

Page 79: ...y adopted The symbol is now illuminated in the display The appliance will now run at maximum power Turning off SuperFrost Touch the symbol for setting the temperature The symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of 22 F 30 C is shown in the display Touch the symbol for turning off the SuperFrost function The symbol is no longer highlighted in color and the previous temperature sett...

Page 80: ...temperature in the appliance differs greatly from the set tempera ture If a lot of warm room air enters the freezer when food is being loaded rearranged or taken out When freezing large amounts of food at once When freezing fresh food which is still warm After an extended power failure The alarm will be silenced and the fault message in the display will go out as soon as the reason for the alarm h...

Page 81: ...ors are closed the alarm will stop and the message in the display will go out 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 reap pear in the display until the appliance doors have been cl...

Page 82: ...osition at the back with the catches in the guides at the same height Make sure that the shelf is straight Tip For the purposes of loading and unloading or cleaning the clip in con tainers in the shelves can be removed from their holders completely Moving the adjustable shelves If necessary the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad justed Hold the shelf on both sides and rais...

Page 83: ...scopic runners and can be removed for filling emptying or clean ing purposes Pull the compartment out a little bit Using both hands grasp the com partment frame from below and push the compartment downwards so that the rear end disengages and lifts up wards Pull the compartment forwards to re move it Push the runners back in again to avoid damaging them Be careful not to wash away the spe cial lub...

Page 84: ...ding panel de pending on the model The dividing panel in the freezer basket can be removed for cleaning The dividing panel is secured to the freezer basket with brackets Pull the freezer basket out as far as it will go To release the brackets use a suit able object to turn the slots in the pegs to a horizontal position 1 Remove the pegs from the brack ets 2 Pull the dividing panel upwards to re mo...

Page 85: ...sible Tilt the ice cube tray forwards and pull it up and out to remove it Ice cube production does not stop when the ice cube tray has been re moved Ice cubes can fall into the freezer basket underneath Only remove the ice cube tray for the shortest time possible or switch off the Ice Maker beforehand see Switching off the Ice Maker in Making ice cubes ...

Page 86: ...act 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 appli ance Different storage zones Due to natural air circulation there are different temperature zones in the re frigerator section Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest sec tion of the refrigeration section Make use of the different zones when placing f...

Page 87: ...eggs or cream Fresh dough cake mixtures pizza dough or pie dough Raw milk cheese and other raw milk products Pre packed vegetables and other fresh food whose best before date requires storage at a temperature of at least 39 F 4 C Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec tion Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 41 F 5 C be cause it is sensitive to ...

Page 88: ...a minimum Tip Take a cool bag when shopping and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored cov ered or packaged in the refrigerator section there are some exceptions to this rule in the MasterFresh zone see below This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contami nation of bacteria This...

Page 89: ...n be regulated to approximately suit the food being stored Food retains its own moisture if stored at a higher humidity and so does not dry out as quickly This allows it to stay crisp and fresh for longer The moisture released by food in stor age is kept within the humidity con trolled compartment drawer The closer the air humidity in the humidity con trolled compartment is to the humidity content...

Page 90: ...y level is too high and a lot of moisture has collected in the compartment select the setting If the quantity of food being stored in this compartment is small the moisture level may be too low If you are only storing a small amount of food wrap it in airtight packaging The humidity level in the humidity con trolled compartment is determined by the type and quantity of food being stored when it is...

Page 91: ...ring perishable foods such as Fresh fish and shellfish Meat and poultry Deli salads Dairy products such as yogurt cheese cream etc Any type of food can in fact be stored in this compartment as long as it is packaged Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat For hygiene reasons alw...

Page 92: ...od loose in the humidity controlled compartment A high humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved by the moisture present in the food being stored If the humidity level is not high enough e g too little food is being stored it can be increased by placing a damp sponge in the drawer If you think that the temperature in the dry compartment is too high or too low adjust the tem...

Page 93: ...ng 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: ...e baskets Upper freezer basket Lower freezer basket KF 28x1 Vi SF 26 lb 12 kg 61 lb 28 kg KF 29x1 Vi SF 40 lb 18 kg 79 lb 36 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 a...

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: ...ut of the Ice Maker into the ice cube tray Ice cube production is halted automati cally as soon as the ice cube tray is full The Ice Maker can make up to 2 9 lb 1 3 kg of ice cubes in 24 hours The amount of ice cubes made by the appliance depends on the temperature in the freezer The lower the temper ature the more ice cubes are pro duced After the setting up the appliance for the first time it ca...

Page 98: ... cubes Close the shut off valve in the water supply line approx 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build up of bacteria caused by stagnant water In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Ice Maker and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select Off and touch OK to confirm your selection ...

Page 99: ...k wall of the refrigerator section and the MasterFresh drawer while in use You do not need to remove this as it will defrost and evaporate automati cally with the warmth generated by the appliance Freezer Zone 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 evapo...

Page 100: ...equired in the event of a service call Cleaning agents To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning products containing soda ammonia acid or chloride lime scale removers abrasive cleaning products such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones cleaners containing solvents stainless steel cleaners dishwasher detergent oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive...

Page 101: ...th a solution of lukewarm water and liquid dish soap Rinse all parts by hand Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appli ance sufficiently for a short while and to prevent odor buildup Aluminum frames The frames to the shelves inside the ap pliance and the door shelves are par tially made from aluminum Aluminum is ...

Page 102: ...or cleaning After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the door seal Do not use any grease or oil on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned reg ularly with clean water and then wiped thoroughly dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the ventilation grilles A build up of dust will increase the en erg...

Page 103: ...pliance 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 Technical 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 104: ...e doors After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself If a thick layer of ice has formed it will decrease the cooling capacity and increase the energy consump tion Defrost the appliance and clean it The room is too warm The higher the room tempera ture the longer the compressor has to run See Installation location The appliance was not properly installed in the niche See Installati...

Page 105: ...ime Food has frozen to gether or to the wall The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the freezer Use a blunt instrument such as a spoon handle to carefully pry them apart An alarm sounds The appliance doors have been open for longer than approx 2 minutes Close the appliance doors No alarm sounds de spite the appliance door being open You have switched off the audible signal Switch the audibl...

Page 106: ...rtment of the MasterFresh zone is re duced The temperature in the dry compartment of the Mas terFresh zone is possibly too high The temperature in the dry compartment is controlled by the set tempera ture in the Fridge Zone Lower the temperature in the Fridge Zone see Setting the temperature in The correct tempera ture ...

Page 107: ...ime the tem perature 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 tray and dispose of these Otherwise the ice cubes will freeze together and can damage the ice cube con t...

Page 108: ...too high low Observe the connection data under Electrical connections Contact Technical 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 presente...

Page 109: ... has not been vented Open the water intake Check that the 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 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 Only open the door when necess...

Page 110: ...er the water filter needs to be changed see Water filter The water pressure is too low The water pressure must be between 29 and 116 psi 2 and 8 bar The temperature in the freezer 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 is dirty and clean it if...

Page 111: ...e is faulty Close the water shut off valve immediately Check the water line for damage Contact Miele Technical Service Check whether the water pressure is too high Too high water pressure can cause leakages Check that the water pressure is between 29 and 116 psi 2 and 8 bar Check if an incorrect valve has been installed ...

Page 112: ...me via Settings mode There is a fault Risk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Technical Service Risk of injury from LED lighting The light inten sity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers must not be removed or dam aged or be removed due to damage This could cause injury to your eye...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...rcoal filter In this case you can switch off the Water Filter Display see Selecting additional settings section Switch ing off the Water Filter Display New water filters Bypass filters and OdorFree charcoal filters are available from Miele Technical Service from your dealer or via the internet The reminder to change the water filter is issued approx every 6 months de pending on the quantity of ice...

Page 115: ...lace it onto the new wa ter filter 4 Drain the water from the old water fil ter Tip The old water filter can be dis posed of with household trash Slide the new water filter as far as it will go into the filter opening 5 mak ing sure the cap is horizontal Turn the cap of the water filter clock wise as far as the marker 6 Risk of damage caused by water gushing out If the water filter is not fitted c...

Page 116: ...isplay will appear in the 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 fitted to your household water supply use a Bypass water filter in place of an Active char coal filter In this case you can switch off the Water Filter Display see Selecting additional setting...

Page 117: ... system Your water filtration system will withstand up to 120 pounds per square inch psi water pressure If your water supply pressure is higher than 80 psi install a pressure reducing valve before installing the water filtration system To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disin...

Page 118: ... 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 119: ...ct information for Miele Techni cal Service can be found at the end of this document Please quote the model and serial num ber of your appliance when contacting Miele Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate You will find the data plate inside your appliance Warranty For more information about warranty conditions please contact Miele Tech nical Service ...

Page 120: ...Declaration of conformity 120 Frequency band 2 412 GHz 2 462 GHz Maximum trans mitting power 100 mW ...

Page 121: ...ng disassembling and other such reductions of software Components which fall under GNU General Public Licence and further Open Source licenses are integrated into the software An overview of the integrated Open Source components and a copy of the current license can be obtained at http www miele com device software licenses You will need to enter the specific product name Miele will provide the so...

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Page 123: ...Service Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800 843 7231 609 419 4298 Technical Service Support Phone Fax TechnicalService mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca 800 999 1360 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 ...

Page 124: ...M Nr 10 785 180 02 en US CA KF 2801 SF KF 2811 SF KF 2901 SF KF 2911 SF ...

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