. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper to carefully
prise it apart.
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the
freezer section.
^
Check whether the freezer section
door closes properly.
^
Defrost and then clean the freezer
section.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.
. . . the interior light in the refrigerator
section is not working?
^
Has the contact switch got stuck?
^
Make sure that the temperature dial is
not pointing to the "0" position.
If it is not pointing to the "0" position
the bulb is defective:
^
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket
(pull by the plug not the cable), or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^
Reach into the back of the light cover,
press upwards at the side
a
, and
then pull the cover off
b
.
^
Replace the bulb.
Bulb specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting
^
Push the cover securely back into
position.
. . . the floor of the refrigerator
section is wet?
The drain hole is blocked.
^
Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
then contact the Miele Service
Department.
To prevent unecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the doors while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
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