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Operating and Installation Instructions
Refrigerators

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Summary of Contents for MasterCool K 2601 Vi

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerators To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use en US CA M Nr 10 785 070 ...

Page 2: ...net front 28 Building in the appliance 31 Before starting 31 Tools required 31 Weight of cabinet front 32 Aligning the installation niche 32 Checking the installation niche 33 Before installation 33 Preparing the installation niche 34 Pushing the appliance into the niche 37 Aligning the appliance 38 Securing the appliance in the niche 41 Preparing the cabinet fronts 42 Securing and aligning the ca...

Page 3: ...ching on Door Assistant 70 Switching off Door Assistant 71 Setting up Miele home 72 Switching off Demo Mode 76 Resetting the settings to their default settings 76 Switching Sabbath Mode On Off 78 Switching on switching off or resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter 79 The correct temperature 81 in the refrigerator section and in the MasterFresh zone 81 Automatic cold air circulation DynaCool ...

Page 4: ...umidity controlled compartment with moisture regulator 90 Dry compartment with adjustable temperature 92 Automatic defrosting 94 Cleaning and care 95 Cleaning agents 95 Before cleaning the appliance 96 Interior and accessories 96 Cleaning the door seal 97 Cleaning the ventilation grilles 97 Frequently Asked Questions 98 Causes of noises 103 Technical Service 104 Contact in case of fault 104 Warran...

Page 5: ... 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 6: ...ce is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in correct use of the 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 inju...

Page 7: ...ance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply The outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly discon nected from the electrical supply in case of an emergency If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele au thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm The electrical o...

Page 8: ...lation repair and maintenance work should only be per formed by a Miele authorized service technician Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty Any manufacturer s warranty will be void if the appliance is not re paired by a Miele approved service technician Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts Only with these parts can the manufacturer...

Page 9: ...ith plastic compo nents as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Electrical components could cause flammable vapors to ignite DANGER of fire and explosion Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance DANGER of sparking and explosion U...

Page 10: ...te over time Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short 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 or ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays ...

Page 11: ...T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...ance door closes properly that the specified ventilation gaps are ad hered to and that the appliance is in stalled in accordance with these in stallation instructions 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 when fully...

Page 16: ...e compressor Do not block the ventilation gaps They must also be cleaned on a reg ular basis to remove dust Side by side This appliance can be installed side by side with another refrigeration appli ance The following overview will show you which side by side options you have with your appliance A side by side merging kit is required for this This is available from your Miele dealer or Miele Techn...

Page 17: ...n 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 installation kit nor the side panel heater without partition wall If the appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them they will need to be joined together with the side by side in stallation kit In addition you must in stall the s...

Page 18: ...ation dimensions 18 The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9 above the floor The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency ...

Page 19: ...Installation dimensions 19 K 2601 Vi K2611 Vi 24 3 4 629 mm 24 610 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 10 5 16 262 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm side view ...

Page 20: ...Installation dimensions 20 K 2801 Vi K 2811 Vi 24 3 4 629 mm 30 762 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 10 5 16 262 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm side view ...

Page 21: ...Installation dimensions 21 K 2901 Vi K 2911 Vi 36 915 mm 84 85 3 16 2134 2164 mm 1 3 16 30 mm 7 8 22 mm 10 5 16 262 mm 4 102 mm 4 102 mm 3 5 8 92 mm side view ...

Page 22: ...stallation dimensions 22 Dimensions when the appliance door is open opening angle 90 K 2601 Vi K 2611 Vi The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen ...

Page 23: ...Installation dimensions 23 K 2801 Vi K 2811 Vi The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen ...

Page 24: ...Installation dimensions 24 K 2901 Vi K 2911 Vi The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen ...

Page 25: ...on dimensions 25 Dimensions when the appliance door is open opening angle 115 K 2601 Vi K 2611 Vi 11 3 4 299 mm The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen ...

Page 26: ...Installation dimensions 26 K 2801 Vi K 2811 Vi 14 5 16 363 mm The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen ...

Page 27: ...Installation dimensions 27 K 2901 Vi K 2911 Vi The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen ...

Page 28: ...Dimensions of the cabinet front 28 K 2601 Vi K 2611 Vi 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm 79 7 8 2029 mm 23 3 4 604 mm ...

Page 29: ...Dimensions of the cabinet front 29 K 2801 Vi K 2811 Vi 29 3 4 756 mm 79 7 8 2029 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm ...

Page 30: ...Dimensions of the cabinet front 30 K 2901 Vi K 2911 Vi 35 3 4 908 mm 79 7 8 2029 mm 4 5 3 16 102 132 mm ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...n of the ap pliance Always observe the permissible weight of the cabinet fronts Aligning the installation niche The installation niche must be carefully aligned using a level before installing the appliance The niche corners must be at 90 angles to each other other wise the cabinet door will not sit straight on all four corners The side panels of the installation niche must be even The surrounding...

Page 33: ...ollisions when opening doors door opening angle Before installation Heavy weight This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open Before installation take any acces sories out of the appliance and or from the back of the appliance Check the appliance for damage dur ing transportation Do not install a damaged appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unh...

Page 34: ...pliance door closed until the appliance is secured inside the niche Risk of tipping over The installation niche must be se cured to the wall behind it with sev eral screws Only this can ensure that the appliance will not tip over after being installed Always use the provided anti tip brackets to secure the niche Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance it needs to be ensured that it canno...

Page 35: ...ip brack ets for each side by side combina tion of 2 appliances Position the anti tip brackets on the left and right of the niche Make sure that the gap between the appliance s rear wall and the installa tion 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 th...

Page 36: ... screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack Securing to a concrete wall Securing to a wooden wall Securing with a wooden wedge Secure the installation niche to the wall using the anti tip brackets ...

Page 37: ...ction Insert the plug into the electrical outlet The electrical outlet should be close to the appliance and easily accessi ble Otherwise it must be possible to switch the appliance on and off us ing an external all pole switch with a sufficient contact gap Risk of short circuit and over loading When installing appliances side by side each appliance must have its own dedicated electrical outlet Tip...

Page 38: ...n 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 installation aids on the appli ance door are suitable for a cabinet front thickness of 3 4 19 mm or 1 1 2 38 mm ...

Page 39: ... 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 Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet attachment 5 16 8 mm socket or a TX 20 screwdriver ...

Page 40: ...g 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 align the feet to a height of at least 1 1 4 32 mm so that the appliance s ventilation works properly via the toe kick Risk of damage Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7 16 62 mm...

Page 41: ...he 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 42: ...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 Unscrew the angle trims from the appliance door and place the trims and screws to one side they will be required later ...

Page 43: ...or 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 cabinet front Similarly locate and mark the mid point Y on the cabinet front Remove the fixing frame from the appliance door and position it ac cording to the markings on the cabi net front Pre drill...

Page 44: ...to the strongest part of the cabinet door To do this select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the cabinet front If you are using a metal strip always pay attention to the length of the screws when securing the metal strip to the cabinet front If you are using a metal strip only se cure the fixing frame to the outer frame with the screws Screw the appliance handle to the cabin...

Page 45: ... will go into the provided spa ces in the fixing frame Open the appliance door and hang the cabinet front on its frame onto the threaded bolts Press the angle trims into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them securely into place Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E ...

Page 46: ...et front on both sides Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet doors Align the depth of the appliance door via the gaps in the angle trims Then screw the angle trims into position Now tighten the screws in the angle trims ...

Page 47: ...iance door is now fixed Remove the spacers from the cab inet front Mounting the fixing bracket The fixing bracket is used to secure the cabinet front to the bottom of the appli ance 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 fixi...

Page 48: ...Building in the appliance 48 Screw the fixing bracket securely to the cabinet front Tighten the screw at the bottom of the appliance door Install the cover to the fixing bracket ...

Page 49: ... top cover must be assembled 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 50: ...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 51: ... cut along the lower edge of the toe kick facing where it touches the floor Attach the toe kick cover to the bot tom of the appliance Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door The door hinges are set ex works to en able the appliance door to be opened wide If for example the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when it is opened you should limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 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 54: ...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 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 co...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...AirClean filter e Shelves f Hanging drawer g Interior lighting h Fruit and vegetable drawer i Moisture regulator j Humidity controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta bles k Dry compartment with temperature adjustment for meat and fish l Automatic door opening Push2Open Pull2Open mechanism ...

Page 57: ...Guide to the appliance 57 The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold storage compartment according to EN ISO 15502 ...

Page 58: ...when the Automatic SuperCool 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 59: ...rFresh Adjust the temperature in the dry compartment 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 WiFi connecti...

Page 60: ... 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 61: ...sure ideal storage conditions Stick the labels onto the compart ments in the MasterFresh zone as de scribed under Before first use in Ini tial commissioning Active AirClean 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...

Page 62: ...tainless steel look Side by side installation kit For installing two or more appliances next to each other Metal strip If you wish to install two fronts next to each other instead of one cabinet front they will have to be connected with a metal strip 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 Se...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...th 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 Off sw...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...urn the appliance off by pressing the On Off switch The cooling and interior lighting are switched off Please note The appliance is not disconnected from the power supply when the On Off switch is in the Off position Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g while on vacation turn the appliance off unplug the appliance or trip t...

Page 68: ...pad lock will not be activated until you close the appliance door Nothing will appear in the display to in dicate that the keypad lock is switched on The message Press OK for 6 seconds to unlock will appear in 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 requi...

Page 69: ...ion Setting the tempera ture Performing a Self Test Perform a Self Test if you are concerned that your appliance is not working prop erly and want to check if it is suffering from any problems In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Self Test 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 ...

Page 70: ...w buttons to select Mode and touch OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select Push2Open and touch OK to confirm your selection Touch the sensor control to return to the previous menu level Adjusting the intensity You can also adjust the intensity of the Push2Open function The lower the in tensity the less force required when pushing against the door In settings mode use the a...

Page 71: ... intensity of the Pull2Open function The lower the inten sity the less force is required when pulling the door In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Door Assistant and select OK to confirm your selec tion In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Intensity and select OK to confirm your selection Use the and arrow buttons to select the desired intensity Low Medium High and...

Page 72: ...e appliance is switched off Make sure that the signal of your WiFi network is sufficiently strong in the place where you want to set up your appliance Miele mobile app The Miele mobile app is available to download free of charge from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store Please observe and follow the safety information and warnings in these operating instructions including when you are...

Page 73: ...password will be 78000001 In settings mode use the and arrow 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 the App and touch OK to confirm your selection Open the Miele mobile app and fol low the instructions in the app As soon as your appliance has been integrated into ...

Page 74: ... the Miele home functions you also have to register your appliance in the app As soon as your appliance has been integrated into your home network via WPS the message Connection suc cessful appears in the display Confirm the process with OK again If the WiFi connection is active will appear in the display Deactivating Miele home In settings mode use the and arrow buttons to select Miele home and t...

Page 75: ...le home and select OK to confirm your selec tion Use the and arrow buttons to select Connection status and touch OK to confirm your selection Information about the WiFi connection status will then appear in the display connected there is a strong con nection connected there is an average connection connected there is a weak con nection disconnected Setting up Miele home again If you have changed y...

Page 76: ...ensor con trol OK for 4 seconds The countdown Demo Mode will deacti vate in seconds will appear in the dis play Demo Mode deactivated The appliance will cool down appears in the display Confirm the message with OK The main screen appears in the display again Resetting the settings to their default settings You can reset the appliance s settings to their default settings In settings mode use the an...

Page 77: ... 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 Master Fresh 32 F 0 C 2 of 5 segments Eco Mode Switched off Door As sistant Push2open Miele ho me Switched off Sabbath Mode Switched off Display Ac tive Air Clean Filter Switched on Tempera ture in the refrigerator section 37 F 4 C Tempera ture in the dry com par...

Page 78: ...he display does not change when the appliance 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 You can still select The senso...

Page 79: ...om Miele Technical Service your Miele dealer or online Switching on the Display Active Air Clean Filter If the Display Active AirClean Filter has been switched off once it must be switched on again if required 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 On and touch OK to confirm you...

Page 80: ...onal settings 80 Use the and arrow buttons to select Reset and touch OK to confirm your selection The Change Active AirClean Filter message disappears from the display The Display Active AirClean Filter has been reset ...

Page 81: ... e g when storing fish you can adjust the temperature in the dry compartment 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 that all the food inside will be chilled to about the same degree Setting the temperature Touch the symbo...

Page 82: ...er you can adjust the temperature slightly see Adjusting the temperature in the MasterFresh zone dry compart ment in Selecting additional set tings Tip You can select a lower setting for storing for example particularly deli cate fish A slightly higher temperature is preferable for storing ready to eat food for example Temperature range The temperature in the refrigerator sec tion can be set betwe...

Page 83: ...atically 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 the displ...

Page 84: ...oor also ap pears in the display As soon as the door is 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 reappear in the...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...itional set tings The humidity level is similar to that in the conventional refrigerator section The dry compartment is suitable for storing 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 deteriora...

Page 93: ...Store food 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...

Page 94: ...efrosting process Refrigerator section and Mas terFresh drawer The refrigerator section and the Master Fresh drawer defrost automatically Condensate and frost can build up on the back 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 ...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...on of the appliance The air vents should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner you could use a Miele vac uum cleaner dusting brush for exam ple After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Reconnect to the power supply and switch the appliance back on Switch on the SuperCool function for a while so that the refrigerator section can cool down quickly Sw...

Page 98: ...liance 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 appli...

Page 99: ...bient temperature is too high The higher the ambient temperature the longer the compressor has to run See Installation location The appliance was not properly installed in the niche See Installation Building in the appliance The compressor is turn ing on more frequently and for longer periods of time the temperature in the appliance is too low The temperature setting is too low Correct the tempera...

Page 100: ...nce 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 Switching on the Door Assistant in Selecting additional settings The appliance door cannot be opened when Sabbath Mode is switched on The Push2Open Door Assistant is switched on at the same time as Sabbath ...

Page 101: ...ettings section Switching Sabbath Mode on and off F Please contact Miele Technical Service ap pears in the display and an alarm sounds There is a fault Make a note of the fault message if necessary Contact Technical Service To turn the alarm off touch the symbol The error message does not disappear from the dis play until the error has been rectified The voltage level is too high low Observe the c...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...iance 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 is touching another machine or piece of...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...Declaration of conformity 105 Frequency band 2 412 GHz 2 462 GHz Maximum trans mitting power 100 mW ...

Page 106: ...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 ...

Page 107: ...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 ...

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