Miele 11502940 - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Appropriate use  This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environments such as– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ-ments– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residentialtype envi...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Safety with children  To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the appliance.  Risk of death. Please bear in mind that by removing the dividing panel in the large freezer basket, children may be tempted to climbinside.  The door hi...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 Technical safety  The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.  This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Correct use  The refrigeration appliance is designed for use within a specific climate class (room temperature range). Do not use in a climate classfor which it is not designed. A lower room temperature will cause thecompressor to switch off for longer periods, mean...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13  Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from thefreezer section. The very low temperature of the frozen food cancause frost burn to the lips and tongue.  Do not refreeze partially ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Cleaning and maintenance  Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.  Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a shortcircuit.  Sharp edged or ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by 2 people. Disposal of your old appliance  Children could become trapped ...

Caring for the environment 16 Disposal of packaging material The packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrapp...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 17 Installation location This appliance should be installed in adry, well-ventilated room. When deciding where to install your re-frigeration appliance, please bear inmind that it will use more energy if in-stalled near to a heater, a range, or an-other appliance that giv...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 18  Risk of damage due to high hu- midity.In environments with high humidity,condensation can build up on exter-nal refrigeration appliance panels,which can cause corrosion.Install the refrigeration appliance in adry and/or air-conditioned room withsufficient ventilation...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 19 Load-bearing capacity of the nichefloor To ensure the safe installation of the re-frigeration appliance and to guaranteeits correct functioning, the floor of theniche where the appliance is to be in-stalled must be smooth and even. It must be made from strong, rigid ma...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 20 Side-by-side This appliance can be installed side-by-side with another refrigeration appli-ance. The following overview will showyou which side-by-side installation op-tions you have with your refrigerationappliance. Depending on the installation situa-tion, you will n...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 22 Installation dimensions Position of the electrical and plumbed water connections - The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" (228 mm) above the floor. - The 1/4" (6 mm) plumbed water connection should not be positioned higher than 2" (...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 25 Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°) 3/8" (10 mm) A D B C A B* C* D (with a cabinetfront of 3/4" (19 mm)) KF 2802 Vi, KF 2812 Vi 32 5/8" (829 mm) Cabinet front3/4"-1 1/2" (19–38 mm) Door handle 14 5/16" (363 mm) KF...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 26 Dimensions of cabinet fronts A B C D E 1/8" (3 mm) A B C D E KF 2802 Vi, KF 2812 Vi 29 3/4" (756 mm) 51 5/16" (1,304 mm) 28 7/16" (722 mm) 79 7/8" (2,029 mm) ≥ 4"-5 3/16" (102–132 mm) KF 2902 Vi, KF 2912 Vi 35 3/4" (908 mm) 51 5/16" ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 27 Building in the appliance Before starting... It is essential to read these installa-tion instructions carefully beforestarting to install the appliance.The appliance should be installed bya suitably qualified tradesman in ac-cordance with these installation in-structio...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 28 Weight of cabinet fronts Before installing the cabinet fronts,make sure that they do not exceed themaximum permitted weight: Appliance Max.weight of upper cabi-net front Max.weight of lower cabi-net front KF 2802 Vi,KF 2812 Vi 99 lb(45 kg) 40 lb(18 kg) KF 2902 Vi,KF 29...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 29 Checking the installation niche  Check the installation dimensions(see “Installation – Installation dimen-sions”).  Check the position of the electricalconnection. The length of the powercord is 9' 10" (3 m). The electrical socket must not beconcealed behind the ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 30  Do not remove the installation aids  from the appliance door. These willbe required later for aligning the ap-pliance in the building-in niche.  Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tippingover.As soon as you unscrew the brack-ets that fix t...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 31 Preparing the installation niche  Risk of damage and injury due to the refrigeration appliance tippingover.This refrigeration appliance is veryheavy and can tip forwards when thedoors are open.The building-in niche must be se-cured to the wall behind it and/orabove it...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 32  Risk of injury and damage due to tipping refrigeration appliance.If the anti-tip brackets are fixed toohigh up, they cannot be used to se-cure the refrigeration appliance.The distance between the anti-tip brackets and the refrigerationappliance must not exceed5/16...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 33 Securing with a wooden wedge  Secure the building-in niche to thewall behind it and/or above it as re-quired using the anti-tip brackets  .  Now prepare the plumbed water con-nection for the refrigeration appliance(see “Plumbed water connection”). Pushing the applia...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 35 Aligning the refrigeration appliance The installation aids  on the appli- ance door provide assistance with thealignment of the refrigeration appli-ance in the building-in niche. The installation aids are suitable for acabinet front thickness of 3/4" or1 1/2" ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 36  Position the supplied spacers  on both sides on the markings next tothe adjustable feet at the front of theappliance.  Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at-tachment: 5/16” (8 mm) socket) or aTX 20 screwdriver  .

Installation *INSTALLATION* 37  Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at-tachment: 5/16” (8 mm) socket) or aTX 20 screwdriver  . Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the leftand right feet.  Place a level across the installationaids  on the appliance door to check ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 38  Check the alignment of the refrigera-tion appliance again using the instal-lation aids  and level. Securing the appliance in the niche  Screw the lugs for the fixing plate  into the cabinets/units above the ap-pliance. If it is not possible to secure the appli-anc...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 39  Open the appliance doors.  Screw the mounting plate lugs   at the top and bottom to the cabinets/units adjacent to the appliance. In a side-by-side combination, onlythe external panels of the two refriger-ation appliances can be secured to theadjacent cabinets/unit...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 42  Now insert the angle trims  on both sides as far as they will go into theprovided spaces in the mountingframe  . Securing and aligning the cabinetfront  Open the appliance door and hangthe cabinet front on its frame  onto the threaded bolts  from above.

Installation *INSTALLATION* 43  Press the angle trims  into the white plastic frame on both sides andscrew them on loosely at first. Sparescrews are provided in the plasticbag marked with the letter E.  Place the spacers  on top of the corners of the cabinet front on bothsides.  Close the appli...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 45 Mounting the retaining brackets The retaining brackets are used to addi-tionally secure the cabinet fronts to thebottom of the appliance door. Do not mount the retaining bracketsuntil the appliance (or side-by-sidecombination, if applicable) has beeninstalled and the c...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 47 Securing the covers  Before the cover  can be installed in the gap above the refrigeration ap-pliance, it must be assembled as fol-lows:  Insert the two parts of the cover intoone another. Cover viewed from the side  Place the assembled cover  into the gap above t...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 48  On both the upper and lower appli-ance doors, mount the plastic covers  to the sides of the appliance door by clicking them into the gap be-tween the appliance door and thecabinet door, starting at the bottomand working up to the top.  Secure both sides of the refr...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 49  Install the cover  onto the light con- tact switch. Securing the toe-kick ventilationgrille and toe-kick cover  Click the toe-kick ventilation grille  onto the bottom of the appliance toe-kick.  If necessary, cut the toe-kick cover tothe required length and heigh...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 50 Limiting the opening angle of the ap-pliance door The door hinges are set ex works to en-able the appliance door to be openedwide. If, for example, the appliance door hitsan adjacent wall when it is opened, youshould limit the opening angle of theappliance door to 90°....

Installation *INSTALLATION* 51 Water connection Information on the fresh water con-nection  Risk of injury and appliance damage if appliance is not con-nected properly.Failing to connect the applianceproperly can result in personal injuryand/or material damage.The appliance may only be con-nected t...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 53 Electrical connection  Risk of electric shock! The appliance must only be switchedon when it has been installed in ac-cordance with the installation in-structions.Ground the appliance.The appliance must not be groundedvia a gas pipe.If in doubt, have a suitably qualif...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 54 If the outlet is no longer accessible afterinstallation, an additional means of dis-connection must be provided for allpoles. Suitable means of disconnectioninclude switches with an all-pole dis-connect device with a contact openingof at least 1/8" (3 mm). These ca...

Saving energy 55 Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation /Maintenance In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-lated room. Protected from direct sun-light. In direct sunlight. Away from heat sources (ra-diator, range/oven). Near a heat source (radiator,oven...

Saving energy 56 Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Use The drawers, and shelvesare arranged as they werewhen the appliance was de-livered. Only open the door whennecessary and for as short atime as possible. Store foodin an organized way. Frequent opening of thedoor for long per...

Guide to the appliance 57 a Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open) b Display c On/Off switch d Shelves e Holder for the Active AirClean filter

Guide to the appliance 59 Main screen °F 39      1 2 3 4 5 0 °F 6  7 a Automatic SuperCool display(only visible when the Automatic SuperCool function has been switched on) b Temperature display (target temperature) for the refrigerator section c Sensor control   for setting the temperature d ...

Guide to the appliance 60 Settings mode   In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter theirsettings to some extent: Symbol Function  Language Set  Display Brightness Adjust (darker to brighter) Color Scheme Set (dark or bright)  /  Buzzer Tones Adjust the volume...

Guide to the appliance 61  * Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)  Factory Default Reset to default settings (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Vacation Switch on or off(see “Selecting additional settings”)  Dispenser Unit ...

Accessories 62 Accessories supplied Appliance plug Active AirClean filters The Active AirClean filters neutralize un-pleasant odors in the refrigerator sec-tion and stop odors from being trans-ferred to the food. Insert the supplied Active AirClean fil-ters as described under “Cleaning andcare – Rep...

Accessories 63 Covers for cabinet fronts If you wish to install two fronts next toeach other instead of one cabinet front,they will have to be connected with ametal cover. Side-by-side installation kit To install two or more refrigeration ap-pliances next to one another, you willneed the side-by-sid...

Before first use 64 Before first use Allow the appliance to stand for ap-prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it tothe power supply.This will help prevent any malfunc-tions. Packaging material  Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance. Leftover tape residue.Always remove all packag...

Before first use 65 Inserting the Active AirClean filters Your refrigeration appliance is equippedwith 2 Active AirClean filters which neu-tralize unpleasant odors in the refrigera-tor section.  Insert the Active AirClean filters sup-plied as described under “Cleaningand care – Replacing the Active...

Before first use 67  Select Skip if you would prefer to set up Miele@home later.  Use the   and   sensor controls to select the right setting and select OK to confirm your selection.  Touch the   sensor control if you want to return to the previous menulevel. Set-up Successful will appear on t...

Switching on and off 68 Switching on the appliance  Open the appliance door.  Turn the refrigeration appliance on bypressing the On/Off switch. The refrigeration appliance will start tocool and the interior lighting will comeon when the appliance door is opened. Miele will appear, followed by the ...

Switching on and off 69 Switching off for longer peri-ods of time If the appliance is not going to be usedfor a longer period of time:  Turn the appliance off.  Unplug the appliance or switch offthe breaker.  Risk of damage due to frozen water intake pipe.If the water intake is blocked whilethe i...

Selecting additional settings 70 In settings mode   , certain settings can be adjusted and functions selected,allowing you to adjust the machine tosuit your requirements. The following section only describe thefunctions in settings mode  that re- quire further explanation. The door alarm and other...

Selecting additional settings 71 Switching Eco Mode  on or off Eco Mode is useful when you are going on vacation, for example, and you donot wish to switch off the appliancecompletely or do not need a high de-gree of cooling. Energy consumption in Eco Mode is lower than in normal opera- tion. The f...

Selecting additional settings 72 Performing a Self Test    Perform a Self Test if you are concerned that your refrigeration appliance is notworking properly and want to check if itis suffering from any problems.  In Settings mode   , use the   and   sensor controls to select Self Test and selec...

Selecting additional settings 73 Switching on the Door Assis- tant    You can choose between the two DoorAssistants Push2Open and Pull2Open . The default Door Assistant is Push2Open . The Push2Open Door Assistant is suit- able for cabinet fronts without handles.The door will then open automatically...

Selecting additional settings 74 – Adjusting the duration of the Auto-Close function You can also adjust the duration forhow long the appliance door will remainopen until it closes automatically.  In Settings mode   , use the   and   sensor controls to select Door As- sistant and select OK to co...

Selecting additional settings 75 Switching off the Door Assis- tant     In Settings mode   , use the   and   sensor controls to select Door As- sistant and select OK to confirm your selection.  Use the   and   sensor controls to select Mode and select OK to confirm your selection.  Use the ...

Selecting additional settings 76 Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequencyrange with other appliances (includingmicrowave ovens and remote controltoys). This can cause sporadic or evencomplete connection failures. There-fore, the availability of featured func-tions c...

Selecting additional settings 78 Deactivating Miele@home  In Settings mode   , use the   and   sensor controls to select Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selection.  Use the   and   sensor controls to select Deactivate and select OK to confirm your selection. Deactivation successful w...

Selecting additional settings 79 Resetting the network configuration Reset the refrigeration appliance’s set-tings to the default settings when dis-posing of your refrigeration appliance,selling it, or putting a used refrigera-tion appliance into operation. This willreset the network configuration s...

Selecting additional settings 80 Resetting the settings to their default settings   You can reset the refrigeration appliance‘s settings to their default settings. Reset the refrigeration appliance’s settings to the default settings when disposingof your refrigeration appliance, selling it, or putt...

Selecting additional settings 81 The refrigeration 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 ...

Selecting additional settings 82  Water Filter Display Switched on  Display Active AirClean Filter Switched on  Temperature in the fridgezone 39°F (4°C) Temperature in the dry com-partment 32°F (0°C)  Temperature in the freezerzone 0°F (-18°C)

Selecting additional settings 83 Switching Vacation mode  on or off Vacation is useful when going on vaca- tion, for example, if you do not wish toswitch off the fridge zone completely ordo not need a high degree of cooling. Food which does not spoil quickly canbe stored in the appliance for someti...

Selecting additional settings 84 Switching Vacation mode   on  In Settings mode  , use the  and  sensor controls to select the Vaca- tion and select OK to confirm your se- lection.  Use the  and  sensor controls to select On and select OK to confirm your selection. 14°C (57°F) is now display...

Selecting additional settings 85 - SuperFrost function (if previously switched on) - Ice Maker (if previously switched on) You can still select: - the sensor control for Settings mode   so that Sabbath Mode can be switched off The Sabbath Mode function will switch it- self off automatically after a...

Selecting additional settings 86 Switching on the Water Filter Display  If the Water Filter Display has been switched off once, it must be switchedon again if required.  In Settings mode  , use the  and  sensor controls to select the Water Filter Display and select OK to confirm your selection....

Selecting additional settings 87 Switching on, switching off, orresetting the Display Active AirClean Filter    The Display Active AirClean Filter will re- mind you approx. every 6 months thatthe Active AirClean filters have to be re-placed. Change Active AirClean Filter will appear on the display....

Selecting additional settings 88 Resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter    After you have replaced the Active Air-Clean filters, you must reset the Display Active AirClean Filter so that it can be dis- played again after 6 months. If you do not reset the display, it ap-pears again and again. ...

The correct temperature 89 It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in the ap-pliance. Bacteria will cause food whichis not stored at the correct temperatureto deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influ-ences the growth rate of these bacteria.Reducing the temperature reduces t...

The correct temperature 90 ... in the Freezer Zone To freeze fresh food and to store frozenfood for a long time, a temperature of 0°F (-18°C) is required. At this tempera- ture the growth of bacteria is generallyhalted. As soon as the temperaturerises above 14°F (-10°C), the bacteriabecome active in...

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze 91 Automatic SuperCool func-tion   The Automatic SuperCool function canbe used to rapidly reduce the tempera-ture in the refrigerator section to its low-est setting (depending on the roomtemperature). Automatic SuperCool is particularly rec-ommended for the...

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze 92 SuperFrost function   For best results, turn on the SuperFrostfunction before putting fresh food intothe freezer. Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so thatthe nutritional value, vitamin content,appearance, and taste are maintained. Exceptions: - Placing...

Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze 93 Tip: To save energy, you should manu- ally switch off the SuperFrost functiononce the freezer reaches a constant temperature of 0°F (-18°C) or colder.Monitor the temperature in the freezerzone.

Temperature and door alarm 94 Your appliance is equipped with a warn-ing system to ensure that temperatureincreases in the freezer section do notgo unnoticed and also prevents energyfrom being wasted when a door is leftopen. Temperature alarm The Freezer temperature too high. Max. temperature °C mes...

Temperature and door alarm 95 Door alarm The alarm will sound if an appliancedoor is left open for more than 2 min-utes.The Close the door message also ap- pears on the display. As soon as the corresponding door isclosed, the alarm will stop and the mes-sage on the display will go out. Turning the d...

Adjusting the interior fittings 96 Removing or moving the doorshelves Only move or remove the doorshelves when they are empty.  Hold the shelf on the frame with bothhands and lift it slightly so that it canbe lifted with the catches on bothsides over the guide.  Remove the shelf or place it in the...

Adjusting the interior fittings 97 Removing the hanging drawer  Pull the hanging drawer straight outto lift it over the pull-out stops onboth sides.  To reinsert the hanging drawer, pushit straight into the guide. The hanging drawer can be moved tothe left or right if required. Moving the hanging ...

Adjusting the interior fittings 98 Removing compartments fromthe Fridge Zone  Pull the compartment out a little bit.  Using both hands, grasp the com-partment frame from below and pushthe compartment downwards so thatthe rear end disengages and lifts up-wards.  Pull the compartment forwards to re...

Adjusting the interior fittings 99 Removing the dividing panel (de-pending on the model) The dividing panel in the freezer basketcan be removed for cleaning: The dividing panel is secured to thefreezer basket with brackets.  Pull the freezer basket out as far as itwill go.  To release the brackets...

Storing food in the refrigerator section 100 Always observe USDA food safetyguidelines.  Risk of fire from electrical appli- ances.Operating electrical devices in theappliance can cause sparks to form.Do not operate any electrical devicesinside the appliance.  Risk of explosion due to flammable mi...

Storing food in the refrigerator section 101 Warmest area The warmest area in the refrigeratorsection is in the top section of the door.Use this for storing butter so that it re-mains spreadable and cheese so that itretains its flavor. Coldest area The coldest area in the fridge zone is di-rectly ab...

Storing food in the refrigerator section 102 Notes on buying food The freshness of the food when it is firstplaced in the appliance is the most im-portant factor for how long it staysfresh.Take into account the use-by date andthe correct storage temperature.Time out of the fridge, e.g., transporting...

Storing food in the MasterFresh zone 103 MastertFresh zone The MastertFresh zone provides idealstorage conditions for fruit, vegetables,fish, meat, and dairy products. Foodstays fresh considerably longer whileretaining both flavor and vitamins. The MasterFresh zone comprises a hu-midity-controlled a...

Storing food in the MasterFresh zone 105 Dry compartment with low tempera-ture The temperature in the dry compart-ment is maintained at 30 to 37°F ( -1 to3°C). While lower than the temperaturein a standard fridge zone, this is the op-timum temperature range for storingfresh food which is not sensiti...

Storing food in the MasterFresh zone 106 The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does notkeep well (for example, the food wilts or becomes withered after only a shortstorage time):  Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is cru-cial to ...

Freezing and storing food 107 Always observe USDA food safetyguidelines.  Risk of fire from electrical appli- ances.Operating electrical devices in theappliance can cause sparks to form.Do not operate any electrical devicesinside the appliance. Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food pl...

Freezing and storing food 108 Storing frozen food Never re-freeze partially or fully de-frosted food. Defrosted food mustonly be re-frozen after it has beencooked. When buying frozen food to store inyour freezer, make sure to check: - that the packaging is not damaged - the expiration date - the tem...

Freezing and storing food 109 - Placing hot food or drink in the freezer causes food that is alreadyfrozen to partially thaw and increasesenergy consumption. Allow hot foodand drink to cool down before plac-ing it in the freezer. Packaging food for freezing  Freeze food in portions. – Suitable pack...

Freezing and storing food 110 Unfrozen food should not touchfrozen food as this will cause thefrozen 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 alsotake place in frozen food, albe...

Making ice cubes 111 For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate, it must be connected to awater supply (see “Installation – Watersupply”).  Risk to health due to contami- nated water.Consuming polluted water can leadto illnesses.The first 3 batches of ice cubesmade after the ice cube maker isstarte...

Making ice cubes 112 Turning off the ice maker The ice maker can be turned off inde-pendently of the freezer zone if you donot want to make any ice cubes.  Close the faucet in the water supplyline (approx. 3 hours before switchingoff the appliance to avoid the build-up of bacteria caused by stagnan...

Automatic defrosting 113  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage!Do not use any mechanical or othertypes of aids which are not recom-mended by the manufacturer to ac-celerate the defrosting process. Refrigerator section and Mas-terFresh drawer The refrigerator section and the Master-Fresh drawer defr...

Cleaning and care 114  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock!Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-cuit breaker.  WARNING! Fire hazard! Do not damage the coolantpipework. Do not let water get into the elec-tronic or the lighting.  Risk of damage due to moisture penetration.The steam from a steam clean...

Cleaning and care 115 Before cleaning the appliance  Turn the appliance off completely bypressing the On/Off switch.  Take any food out of the applianceand store it in a cool place.  Take out all other removable parts forcleaning (see “Adjusting the interiorfittings”). Interior and accessories Cl...

Cleaning and care 116 Cleaning the door seal  Risk of damage as a result of in- correct cleaning.If you treat the door seal with oils orgrease, it can become porous.Do not use any oils or grease on thedoor seal.  The door seals should be cleanedregularly with clean water, and thenwiped dry with a ...

Cleaning and care 117  Rinse the mesh under running luke-warm water. Turn the mesh over un-der the running water to clean it on allsides. 4.  Reinsert the mesh into the back ofthe filter cartridge 4.  Slide the filter cartridge as far as itwill go into the filter opening 5., mak-ing sure the cap ...

Cleaning and care 118 Replacing the Active AirCleanfilters The Active AirClean filters in the refrig-erator section need to be replaced ap-prox. every 6 months. Change Active AirClean Filter will appear on the display.  Confirm the message with OK .  To remove the holder for the ActiveAirClean fil...

Water filter 119 The appliance is supplied with a waterfilter (IntensiveClear 2.0 charcoal filter)that filters supply water for making icecubes. The IntensiveClear 2.0 charcoal filterimproves the taste and smell of the icecubes by removing chlorine and othersubstances from supply water. However, to ...

Water filter 120 Changing the water filter Air in the system can cause water togush out and the filter cartridge tospring out when it is removed. Takegreat care when changing the waterfilter.  Turn the cap of the filter cartridgecounterclockwise until it is in the hori-zontal position 1. and slide ...

Water filter 121 Once the IntensiveClear 2.0 charcoal fil-ter has been replaced, the water filterdisplay  must be reset using Settings mode   on the display (see “Selecting additional settings – Resetting the Water Filter Display    ”). After inserting a new water filter, dis-pose of all ice cube...

Water filter 124 Lead-free certificate This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA againstNSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KGCarl-Miele-Straße 29D-33332 Gütersloh Lead free certificate 35 This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF/...

Frequently Asked Questions 125 With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma-chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with-out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to cor...

Frequently Asked Questions 128 Problem Possible cause and solution The lower appliancedoor cannot be opened. The Door Assistant Push2Open is switched on; the lower appliance door cannot be opened.This is not a fault. With this refrigeration appliance,only the upper appliance door can be controlled v...

Frequently Asked Questions 129 Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The warning soundsand the message Freezer temperature too high. Max.temperature °C appears on the display. The temperature in the appliance has risen signifi-cantly.This could be due to, for example: – the app...

Frequently Asked Questions 130 Message Possible cause and solution “ F Please contact Miele Technical Service. ” ap- pears in the display andan alarm sounds. There is a fault.  Make a note of the fault message if necessary.  Contact Miele Service.  To turn the alarm off, touch the   symbol. The ...

Frequently Asked Questions 131 Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The ice maker is notproducing any icecubes. The refrigeration appliance and the ice maker are notswitched on.  Switch the refrigeration appliance and the icemaker on.  Check whether the water filter...

Frequently Asked Questions 134 The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting isnot working. The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on.  Turn the refrigeration appliance on. The Sabbath Mode  function is switched on: the tem- perature displa...

Causes of noises 135 Normalnoises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noisecan get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulatesthrough the pipes. Click... Clicking sounds occur wheneve...

Customer Service 136 Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on-line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus-tomer Service can be found at...

Declaration of conformity 137 Frequency range 2.412 GHz –2.462 GHz Maximum trans-mitting power < 100 mW

Copyrights and licenses 138 Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-calledopen source license for the operation and control of the device/appliance. Thissoftware/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrightpowers of Miele and third parties ...

9 Independence WayPrinceton, NJ 08540Phone:Fax:www.mieleusa.com U.S.A. Miele, Inc. National Headquarters Please have the model and serial numberof your appliance available whencontacting Customer Service. Canada ImporterMiele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800-843-7231609-419-4298 Customer Se...