Miele Refrigerator KDN 9713 i 1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost free fridge-freezer combination  
KDN 9713 iD  
KDN 9713 i-1  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed and used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 07 927 230  
 
Contents  
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Freezing large items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Before installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Aligning the housing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
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Guide to the appliance  
aAlarm off button and indicator light  
dSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
bFreezer section temperature  
indicator light  
eOn/Off and temperature selector dial  
cRefrigerator section temperature  
display  
aDynamic cooling fan  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cAdjustable shelves  
dEgg tray  
eInterior lighting  
fDoor shelf  
gCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
hFruit and vegetable containers  
iBottle shelf  
jFreezer drawers  
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Guide to the appliance  
Optional accessories  
Bottle rack  
This bottle rack is available from the  
Miele Spare Parts Department or your  
dealer.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and should be recycled.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre or contact your dealer for  
advice. Ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
Take care not to damage the pipework  
at the back of it before or during  
transportation to an authorised  
collection depot.  
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework  
and oil in the compressor will be  
contained and will not leak out into the  
environment.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation of the  
appliance.  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant local and national safety  
requirements. Improper use of the  
This appliance is not intended for  
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appliance can present a risk of both  
personal injury and damage to  
property.  
use by people with reduced physical,  
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack  
of experience and knowledge, unless  
they are supervised whilst using it, or  
have been shown how to use it  
correctly by a person responsible for  
their safety.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before using it for the first time. They  
contain important notes on the  
installation, safety, operation and  
care of the appliance.  
Safety with children  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
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the risk of injury, do not allow children  
to play on or near it or to play with the  
controls. They should be supervised  
whenever you are working in the  
kitchen. Older children may only use  
the appliance if its operation has been  
clearly explained to them and they are  
able to use it safely, recognising the  
dangers of misuse.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Correct application  
This appliance is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
Keep children away from the  
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appliance at all times and supervise  
then whilst you are using it. Do not  
allow children to play with the  
– Shops  
appliance, for example to climb inside  
the drawers or to swing on the door.  
– Offices and showrooms  
and by residents in establishments  
such as:  
– Hostels and guest houses.  
It must only be used as a domestic  
appliance to cool and store food as well  
as to store deep frozen food, freeze  
fresh food and to prepare ice.  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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combustible gases building up.  
check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
It could be dangerous.  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
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Safe operation of the appliance is  
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must only be replaced by a service  
technician authorised by the  
manufacturer to protect the user from  
danger.  
only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
operating and installation instructions.  
Before connecting the appliance,  
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This appliance contains the coolant  
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make sure that the connection data on  
the data plate (voltage and frequency)  
matches the mains electricity supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which  
is environmentally friendly. Although it  
is flammable, it does not damage the  
ozone layer and does not increase the  
greenhouse effect. The use of this  
coolant has, however, led to a slight  
increase in the noise level of the  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
the compressor, you might be able to  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
system. This is unavoidable, and does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and setting up of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by a  
multi-socket adapter or an extension  
lead. These do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open flames and anything which  
creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
The more coolant there is in an  
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appliance, the larger the room it should  
be installed in. In the event of a  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
The appliance must be isolated from  
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the electricity supply during installation,  
when continuity is complete between it  
and an effective earthing system which  
complies with current local and national  
safety regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
present and tested regularly, and  
where there is any doubt, the  
maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
This appliance may only be used in  
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The manufacturer cannot be held liable mobile installations if a risk assessment  
for damage or injury caused by the lack of the installation has been carried out  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
by a suitably qualified engineer.  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
In areas which may be subject to  
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Installation, maintenance and  
infestation by cockroaches or other  
vermin, play particular attention to  
keeping the appliance and its  
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repairs may only be carried out by a  
service technician authorised by the  
manufacturer in strict accordance with  
current national and local safety  
regulations.  
surroundings in a clean condition at all  
times. Any damage which may be  
caused by cockroaches or other vermin  
will not be covered by the guarantee.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
While the appliance is under  
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guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct use  
Do not store cans or bottles  
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
which could freeze in the freezer  
section. The cans or bottles could  
explode. Danger of injury and damage  
to the appliance.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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bare hands and never place ice cubes  
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from  
the freezer.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
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freezer section, make sure bottles are  
not left in for more than one hour,  
otherwise they could burst, causing  
injury or damage.  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
Observe the "use-by" dates given on  
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Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
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thawed food.  
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.  
Storage times will depend on several  
factors, including the freshness and  
quality of the food as well as the  
Defrosted food should be used up as  
quickly as possible as food soon loses  
it nutritional value and goes off.  
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen  
after it has been cooked.  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on the food  
manufacturer's packaging regarding  
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Thermostats switching on may  
produce sparks which could present a  
fire hazard. Flammable compounds  
could explode.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods and remove  
ice trays.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not operate any electrical  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
Never place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
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These can damage the plastic parts.  
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly  
closed and stored upright. Danger of  
explosion.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
Never use a steam-cleaning  
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de-icers, as they might contain  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause a  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to short circuit.  
health.  
appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seals, as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
Before disposing of an old  
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appliance, first make the door latches  
or locks unusable.  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
If storing food which contains a lot of  
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fat or oil, make sure that it does not  
come into contact with plastic  
components as this could cause stress  
cracks.  
Be careful not to damage any part of  
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
Do not block the ventilation gap in  
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the plinth or the top of the appliance  
housing unit as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
This appliance is designed for use  
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Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range  
for your appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
can lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
Increased energy  
consumption  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator,  
oven).  
oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room  
temperature is approx. 20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient room  
temperature.  
Do not cover the ventilation gaps  
and dust them regularly.  
Temperature setting  
with a thermostat  
which is approximate  
(set in stages).  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: the lower the  
temperature in the compartment, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
Temperature setting  
with a thermostat which  
is exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Larder section 8 to 12 °C  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer than  
16 °C .  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18 °C  
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C  
Use  
Drawers, shelves and racks  
arranged as they were when the  
appliance was delivered.  
Only open the door when necessary Frequent opening of the door for  
and for as short a time as possible. long periods will cause a loss of  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
Searching for an item will mean the  
door is open for longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Hot food will cause the refrigerator  
unit to run for a long time, as the  
appliance will have to work harder  
to reduce the temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged.  
The evaporation or condensation of  
liquids will cause a loss of coldness  
in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the refrigerator  
to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance to  
allow air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from  
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built reaching the frozen food, and  
up. increases energy consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching on  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for  
between 1½ and 2 hours after  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position.  
Protective foil  
The stainless steel trim to the interior  
shelves and the door shelves has a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
damage during transportation.  
Forcing it beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it  
will go, then turn it back again.  
The temperature display for the  
refrigerator section will light up and the  
interior lighting will come on when door  
is opened.  
^ Carefully remove the protective foil  
from the stainless steel trim.  
Cleaning  
The freezer section temperature  
indicator will light up continuously.  
The alarm indicator light will also light  
up. It will go out when the temperature  
in the freezer is cold enough.  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with lukewarm water  
and a little washing-up liquid, and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
The appliance starts cooling.  
Allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it. This will  
ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
Cool pack  
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of  
the freezer section. The cool pack will  
be at its most effective after it has been  
in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.  
Switching off  
^ Using a coin, turn the temperature  
selector in an anti-clockwise direction  
back to the "0" position.  
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Switching on and off  
The cooling system and the interior  
lighting are now switched off.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ disconnect it from the mains,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the doors ajar to air the  
appliance.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the doors are left  
shut, there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause  
food which is not stored at the correct  
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.  
Temperature influences the growth rate  
of these micro-organisms. Reducing  
the temperature reduces their growth  
rate.  
. . . in the freezer section  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature of  
-18 °C is required. At this temperature  
the growth of micro-organisms is  
generally halted. As soon as the  
temperature rises above -10 °C, the  
micro-organisms become active in the  
food again so that it cannot be kept as  
long. For this reason, partially defrosted  
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.  
Food may be re-frozen once it has  
been cooked, as the high temperatures  
achieved when cooking destroy most  
micro-organisms.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– the more food that is stored in the  
appliance,  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
. . . in the refrigerator section  
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C  
in the middle of the refrigerator.  
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The correct temperature  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature can be set slightly  
colder than the displayed temperature  
(e.g. between 5°C and 3 °C).  
The temperature for the refrigerator  
section is set using the temperature  
dial.  
^ To do so, turn the temperature dial  
slowly in a clockwise direction from  
e.g. 5, until the 5 flashes briefly in the  
temperature display.  
The higher or lower the temperature in  
the refrigerator section, the higher or  
lower it is in the freezer section.  
The colder temperature is now set.  
If frozen food is to be stored in the  
freezer section then a setting of  
between 3 °C to 5 ° is recommended to  
ensure that the required temperature in  
the freezer section is maintained.  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position.  
It is also advisable to set the  
temperature within this range if the  
doors are opened frequently, large  
quantities of food are being stored in  
the appliance or there is a high ambient  
temperature.  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display.  
Freezer section temperature  
indicator light  
Forcing the dial beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it  
will go, then turn it back again.  
The indicator light shows that the  
freezer section is on.  
Temperature display  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
For example, if you want to set the  
temperature for the refrigerator section  
at 5 °C,  
^ turn the temperature selector  
clockwise from 0 until 5°C lights up  
on the control panel.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer cannot rise  
unnoticed and to avoid energy being  
wasted if a door is left open.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Switching the alarm off early  
Temperature alarm  
The alarm will stop and the indicator  
light will go out when the temperature  
reaches the correct level again.  
However, if the noise disturbs you, you  
can switch the alarm off before this if  
you wish.  
An alarm will sound and the alarm  
indicator light will flash if the  
temperature in the freezer section  
becomes too warm.  
The temperature the appliance is set at  
determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
The alarm will sound and the alarm  
indicator light will flash,  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
– if the freezer door has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load,  
re-arrange or take food out.  
The alarm will stop. The indicator  
light will stay on until the correct  
temperature has been reached. The  
alarm system is then ready should it  
be needed again.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
– if there has been a lengthy  
interruption to the power supply.  
Depending on the temperature in the  
freezer, you should check the condition  
of the food. If food has defrosted or  
started to defrost, check that it is still  
safe to use, and if so, use it as quickly  
as possible. Defrosted food may only  
be re-frozen after it has been cooked.  
Door alarm  
The alarm will sound if the freezer  
section door has been left open for  
more than approx. 60 seconds.  
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Super freeze  
Super freeze  
Switching off Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
The Super freeze function will switch off  
automatically after approx. 65 hours.  
The indicator light will go out and the  
appliance will run at normal power  
again.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
To save energy, the Super freeze  
function can be switched off once a  
constant temperature of -18°C or  
colder has been reached in the freezer.  
You should also check the temperature  
inside the appliance from time to time.  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
– when freezing less than 2 kg fresh  
food daily.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will go  
out, and the appliance will continue  
to operate at normal power.  
Switching on Super freeze  
When freezing small quantities of food  
in the freezer, the Super freeze function  
should be switched on 6 hours  
beforehand. When freezing the  
maximum load of food the Super  
freeze function should be switched on  
24 hours beforehand.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will come  
on.  
The appliance works at full power to  
lower the temperature in the  
appliance.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Different storage zones  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
Due to the natural circulation of the air  
in the appliance, there are different  
temperature zones in the refrigerator.  
Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest  
section of the appliance. Make use of  
the different zones when placing food  
in the appliance.  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
Warmest area  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. Use this for storing butter  
and cheese.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
Coldest area  
Do not store cooking oil in the  
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can  
cause stress cracks to occur in the  
plastic components in the door.  
The coldest area in a refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the refrigerator. Do not  
cover the fan in the rear wall of the  
refrigerator, as this is essential for  
keeping the appliance cool.  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
Storing food correctly  
Food should generally be stored  
covered or packaged. This will prevent  
food smells from affecting other foods,  
food from drying out, and also any  
cross-contamination of bacteria. The  
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella,  
can be avoided by setting the correct  
temperature and maintaining good  
standards of hygiene.  
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration,  
as some food is sensitive to cold.  
Cucumbers, for example, become  
glassy, aubergines bitter and potatoes  
sweet. Tomatoes and oranges lose their  
aroma, and the peel on citrus fruit  
hardens.  
Food which should not be stored in a  
refrigerator includes:  
Fruit and vegetables  
– pineapple, pomegranate, bananas,  
avocado, mangos, papaya, passion  
fruit, citrus fruit  
Fruit and vegetables may be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
Please be aware that not all types of  
fruit and vegetables are suitable for  
storing in the same container. Aromas  
and flavours can transfer from one type  
of food to another (e.g. carrots absorb  
the smell and flavour of onions very  
easily). Some food also gives off a  
natural gas (ethylene) which speeds up  
the rate at which other food perishes.  
– fruit which is not yet ripe  
– aubergines/egg plant, cucumbers,  
potatoes, peppers/capsicum,  
tomatoes, courgettes,  
– some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
When shopping for food  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which produce a large amount of  
this natural gas are:  
The freshness of food when first placed  
in the appliance is an important factor  
in determining how long it stays fresh,  
and how long it can be kept in the  
refrigerator. Time out of the refrigerator,  
e.g. during transportation, should be  
kept to a minimum. For example, do not  
allow food to stay in a hot car for too  
long. Once food has started to  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,  
blueberries, melons and beans.  
deteriorate, this process cannot be  
reversed. As little as two hours outside  
the refrigerator can cause food to start  
deteriorating.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
Meat  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of  
fruit and vegetables are:  
Meat should be stored unwrapped.  
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat  
loosely covered, and leave containers  
open). This permits air to circulate  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons, around the meat, allowing the surface  
apples, apricots, cucumbers,  
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and  
peaches.  
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the  
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk  
of bacterial cross-contamination and  
meat deteriorating, do not let one type  
of meat come into direct contact with  
another type.  
Example: Broccoli should not be  
stored with apples, as apples  
produce a large amount of natural  
gas to which broccoli is very  
sensitive. The result is a shorter than  
expected storage time for the  
broccoli.  
Unpacked meat and vegetables  
Unpackaged meat and vegetables  
should be stored separately. To avoid  
any microbiological cross-  
contamination, these foods may only be  
stored together if they are wrapped.  
Protein rich foods  
Please note that foods rich in protein  
deteriorate faster than others.  
Shellfish, for example, deteriorates  
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
The shelves can be adjusted according  
to the height of the food.  
^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards  
slightly until the notch at the side is in  
line with the shelf support. It can then  
be raised or lowered to the required  
level.  
^ fit the two brackets onto the supports  
The raised edge at the back must face  
upwards to prevent food from touching  
the back of the appliance and freezing  
to it.  
on either side at the required height,  
^ and push the glass shelves in one  
after the other.  
The shelf with the raised edge must  
be at the back.  
Stoppers prevent the shelves from  
being dislodged by mistake.  
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle  
shelf  
Split shelf  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance, one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be  
pushed under the rear section.  
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,  
then remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ Push the rear half of the glass shelf  
up slightly from below.  
^ At the same time, pull the front half of  
the glass shelf forwards slightly and  
then push it carefully under the rear  
half.  
To move the split shelf:  
^ Take both halves of the split glass  
shelf out,  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
To ensure that fresh food placed in the  
freezer freezes through to the core as  
quickly as possible, the maximum  
freezing capacity must not be  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate:  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
Freezing fresh food  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
appearance and taste are not impaired.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
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 it during the defrosting  
process, and very little water collects  
around the defrosted food.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Packing  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed.  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil, immerse the  
vegetables in the fast boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
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Freezing and storing food  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
When freezing, make sure that food  
already frozen does not come into  
contact with fresh food being frozen  
as this could cause the frozen food  
to begin to defrost.  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
Before placing food in the freezer  
section  
^ When freezing more than 2 kg of  
fresh food, switch on the Super  
freeze function for some time before  
placing the food in the freezer (see  
"Super freeze").  
Freezing large items  
If you wish to freeze large items such  
as a turkey or game, the glass cold  
plates between the drawers can also  
be removed. To do this:  
This also helps to prevent food that is  
already in the freezer from starting to  
defrost.  
^ Remove the top two freezer drawers,  
and carefully lift and slide out the  
glass cold plates.  
Placing food in the freezer  
Food to be frozen can be placed  
anywhere in the freezer.  
Defrosting  
Large quantities should be placed  
directly on the glass cold plates to  
freeze the food quickly. To do this first  
take out the top two freezer drawers.  
When removing the top drawer, make  
sure that you do not block the  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
ventilation slits in the back wall of the  
appliance. They are important for  
trouble-free operation of the appliance.  
– at room temperature,  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep the  
food cold),  
The lowest freezer drawer must always  
remain in the appliance.  
– in a steam oven.  
Each drawer and glass cold plate  
can take a maximum of 25 kg.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away  
and wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the freezer drawers or on the glass  
cold plates so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh  
vegetables due to changes in the cell  
structure.  
Freezer tray  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries, herbs and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
^ Space the food out loosely on the  
tray.  
Ice cubes  
^ Hang the tray in the top or middle  
freezer drawer.  
Leave the food for 10-12 hours to  
freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it  
to a freezer bag or suitable container  
once frozen. Place the bag or container  
in the freezer drawer.  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water, and place it in the bottom of  
one of the drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by twisting the tray  
gently or by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Cooling drinks  
When placing bottles in the freezer  
section for rapid cooling, make sure  
they are not left in for more than one  
hour as they could burst.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cool pack  
The cool pack prevents the  
temperature in the freezer rising too  
quickly in the event of a power cut.  
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of  
the freezer section, directly on top of  
the food. The cool pack will be at its  
most effective after it has been in the  
freezer for approx. 24 hours.  
If there is a power cut, place the cool  
pack directly on top of the frozen food  
in the top drawer so that the food will  
be kept cold for as long as possible.  
When placing fresh food in the freezer,  
use the cool pack to separate the fresh  
food from the food which is already  
frozen so that the frozen food does not  
begin to thaw.  
The cool pack can also be used in a  
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for  
a short period of time.  
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Automatic defrost  
Refrigerator section  
Freezer section  
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.  
This appliance is equipped with a "Frost  
free" system. The freezer section  
defrosts automatically.  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator section  
whilst it is in use. You do not need to  
remove this, as it will defrost and  
evaporate automatically with the  
The moisture generated in the  
appliance collects on the condenser  
and is automatically defrosted and  
dissipated from time to time.  
warmth generated by the appliance.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer section to remain  
permanently ice-free, however, the food  
stored in the freezer section will not  
defrost.  
Ensure that the condensate channel  
and drain hole are kept clean and  
are never blocked so that  
condensate can flow away without  
hindrance.  
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Cleaning and care  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
A range of Miele branded cleaning  
and conditioning products is  
available to order from Miele or  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
Do not let water get into the  
Before cleaning  
temperature selector or into the light.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
Do not let water get into the  
drainage channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month using lukewarm water and a  
little washing-up liquid.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
The following are dishwasher safe:  
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube  
tray  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
(supplied as standard, depending on  
model)  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the door  
– the butter and cheese compartment  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
The temperature of the dishwasher  
programme must not exceed 55 °C.  
Contact with some foodstuffs, such  
as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup can  
cause plastic items to discolour.  
However, this discolouration will not  
affect the stability of plastic items.  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
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Cleaning and care  
^ Clean the interior shelves and  
drawers by hand. These are not  
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
After cleaning  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
^ Close the appliance door.  
condensate can drain away  
^ Insert the plug in the socket and  
switch on at the mains. Then switch  
the appliance back on.  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Switch on the Super cool function for  
a while so that the appliance can  
cool down quickly.  
Leave the door open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
^ Place food back in the appliance and  
close the door.  
Ventilation gaps  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned on a regular basis with a  
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
consumption of the appliance.  
Door seal  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water, and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Problem solving guide  
The Super freeze function switches  
itself off automatically after approx.  
65 hours.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Has a large amount of fresh food  
been frozen at the same time?  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer, causing the temperature in  
the refrigerator section to fall  
automatically.  
unauthorised work.  
Ensure that current is not supplied to  
the appliance until after  
. . . the door to the freezer section  
will not open because it has been  
opened and closed too many times in  
maintenance or repair work has  
been carried out.  
Some minor problems can be corrected succession.  
without contacting the Miele Service  
^ This is not a fault. The suction caused  
Department.  
by opening and closing the door is  
preventing the door from opening.  
Wait a few minutes and then try  
again. It should now open without  
force.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Make sure that the temperature dial  
is not set at "0".  
. . . the compressor is switching in  
too frequently and for too long.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in  
the plinth and in the housing unit at  
the top have been covered over or  
become too dusty.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele  
Service Department.  
^ The doors have been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section or freezer section is too low.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
^ Turn the temperature dial to a lower  
setting.  
^ The Super freeze function is still on  
and the Super freeze indicator light is  
on.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer section is too  
warm.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
and the temperature display are both  
flashing at the same time.  
^ Is the room temperature lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance is designed?  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up, even though the  
appliance is working.  
If so, raise the temperature of the  
room.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long causing the freezer  
section to become too warm.  
The indicator light is defective. Call the  
Service Department.  
. . . the interior light in the  
refrigerator section is not working.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Has the refrigerator door been left open  
for too long? The lighting switches itself  
off automatically after approx. 15  
minutes.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
If it also does not come on when the  
door is opened briefly, but the  
temperature display is working, then  
the lamp is defective.  
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm  
indicator light is flashing.  
The temperature has risen above the  
setting on the temperature dial because  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains. Switch off at the wall and  
withdraw the plug from the socket, or  
disconnect the mains fuse or remove  
the screw-out fuse in countries where  
this is applicable.  
^ the door has been opened too  
frequently, or large amounts of fresh  
food have been put in at once for  
freezing.  
^ the temperature dial has been turned  
to a higher setting and the appliance  
has not yet had sufficient time to  
reach the temperature set.  
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.  
Once the problem has been resolved  
the alarm indicator light will go out and  
the alarm will stop.  
^ Grasp the lamp cover at the top and  
at the bottom (1), and pull it forwards  
to remove (2).  
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Problem solving guide  
^ Unscrew the lamp. This requires  
some strength, as the safety catch  
needs to be released.  
^ Change the lamp.  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, E 14 fitting  
See the old lamp for the Wattage  
required.  
^ Screw the new lamp into the  
connection. Make sure the safety  
catch is correctly fitted a.  
^ Replace the lamp cover, and click it  
into place at the sides.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator 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,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature, it is advisable not to  
open the doors while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the  
appliance expands.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– Miele  
(see back cover for contact details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate  
inside your appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the U.K. your appliance is  
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of  
delivery. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to protect the appliance with  
a suitable residual current device  
WARNING  
(RCD).  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
EARTHED  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
Climate range  
This appliance must be built in,  
otherwise it could tip up.  
This appliance is designed for use  
within certain climate ranges (ambient  
temperatures), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
the appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Location  
This appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not  
be installed where it is exposed to  
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a  
heat-producing appliance such as an  
oven or a radiator. The room  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
+10 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +32 °C  
+16 °C to +38 °C  
+16 °C to +43 °C  
ST  
T
temperature should not go above or  
below the climate range for which the  
appliance is designed. The higher the  
ambient temperature of the room, the  
more energy the appliance requires to  
operate.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will result in the cooling system  
switching off for too long, causing the  
internal temperature in the appliance to  
rise with the risk of frozen food  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
deteriorating and going off.  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. The appliance housing unit must  
be constructed to allow sufficient space  
for ventilation.  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
The air inlet to the appliance is via the  
plinth in the housing unit.  
A ventilation gap of at least 38 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance for air to circulate.  
Please ensure that doors are closing  
and sealing properly.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions and that the  
handle is fitted correctly. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
The cross-sectional area for ventilation  
in the plinth and the housing unit and  
also beneath the ceiling needs to be at  
least 200 cm2 throughout to ensure that  
warm air can be drawn through  
unhindered. Otherwise the appliance  
has to work harder, resulting in an  
increase in electricity consumption.  
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Installation  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
The ventilation gaps must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
Before installing the appliance  
^ Before installation remove the cover  
strip, sealing strip and other  
accessories from inside the  
appliance and from the external rear  
wall of the appliance.  
^ Do not remove the spacers from the  
back of the appliance. These ensure  
the gap required between the back  
of the appliance and the wall is  
maintained.  
^ Remove any cable clips from the  
back of the appliance.  
^ Remove the red transport fixing a,  
and use the stopper supplied b to  
plug the empty hole.  
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Building-in dimensions  
Freezer section height  
Niche height  
B
A
KDN 9713 iD  
KDN 9713 i-1  
669  
1772 - 1788  
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Changing the door hinging  
Before building the appliance in, you  
will need to decide on which side the  
doors are to be hinged. If left hand door  
hinging is required, follow the  
instructions below.  
Take care when doing so that the  
bottom door does not drop forwards.  
^ Then lift the bottom door upwards  
and off.  
^ Unscrew upper hinge plate g, and  
replace it on the opposite side using  
the same screws.  
To change the door hinging, you will  
need various sizes of Torx  
screwdrivers and a slotted  
screwdriver.  
^ Unscrew the middle hinge plate h,  
and replace it turned through 180° on  
the opposite side using the same  
screws.  
^ Open both appliance doors.  
^ Remove lower hinge pin i together  
with washer j, and replace these on  
the opposite side.  
^ Replace the bottom door on lower  
hinge pin i. Remember to use  
washer j.  
^ Refit middle hinge pin f in hinge  
plate h, and then tighten the screws.  
^ Refit the top door on middle hinge  
pin f.  
^ Insert upper hinge pin e into the  
outer hole in hinge plate g, and  
tighten the screws.  
^ Replace covers a, b and c on the  
opposite side, turning them by 180 °.  
^ Refit cover caps d on the opposite  
side.  
^ Pull off covers a, b and c and caps  
d.  
^ Unscrew hinge pin e from the top  
appliance door.  
^ Tilt the top door, and lift it up and off.  
^ Then remove hinge pin f from the  
middle of the appliance.  
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Building in the appliance  
Preparing the appliance  
All building-in instructions given are  
for a right hand hinged appliance.  
If you have converted the appliance  
to left hand hinging you will need to  
adapt these instructions  
accordingly.  
Building into a peninsular run  
When built into a peninsular run, the  
rear of the building in niche must be  
fitted with a kitchen furniture panel.  
^ Slide cover strip a into the holder as  
shown, with the bumps facing  
downwards. The bumps will fit into  
keyhole slots b. The cover strip is  
then flush with the side of the  
appliance on which the door is  
opened c.  
Aligning the housing unit  
Before installing the appliance, the  
housing unit must be carefully aligned  
using a spirit level. The housing unit  
corners must be at right angles, as  
otherwise the appliance furniture door  
will not align correctly with the 4  
corners of the unit. Align the furniture  
door with the hinges.  
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Building in the appliance  
Building in the appliance  
^ Push in the appliance until the front  
edges of bracket b and hinge plates  
f and g are flush with the front  
edge of the housing.  
^ Align the appliance height from  
above on both sides using adjusting  
screw h.  
^ Carefully unscrew adjusting screw i  
in the middle of hinge plate j until it  
touches the side wall of the furniture  
housing unit.  
^ Attach sealing strip a to the door  
opening side so that it sits flush at the  
front with the side of the appliance. If  
necessary the sealing strip can be  
trimmed to size along the lower edge  
of bracket b.  
^ Remove covers c and d.  
^ Secure bracket b with screws e  
(4.8 x 16 mm).  
^ Push the appliance into the  
building-in niche, leaving a gap of  
approx. 4 mm.  
Take care not to trap the mains  
cable.  
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Building in the appliance  
Securing the appliance and  
fitting the furniture door  
^ Tighten all the screws.  
^ If necessary, align cover strip o by  
pushing it parallel to the top of the  
unit - it should not protrude.  
^ Fold in the side section of bracket b.  
^ Replace covers c and d.  
^ Cap the holes with stoppers p and  
q.  
^ Secure door fixings r to the  
appliance doors with screws s  
(3.9 x 9.5 mm), to suit the position of  
the handles.  
With divided doors, several door fixings  
may be required.  
^ Open the doors right out, and push  
fixing guides t into door fixings r.  
^ Position the furniture door onto the  
appliance door, and secure fixing  
guides t to the furniture door using  
screws u (4 x 14 mm). Maintain a  
distance d (= the thickness of the  
housing unit walls) between the edge  
of the appliance door and outer edge  
of the furniture door.  
^ Push the appliance against the  
housing wall on the side on which the  
door opens so that the sealing strip is  
pressed into the housing wall k.  
^ Align the door fixing so that the  
furniture door on the side with the  
handle does not lie against the  
housing unit wall when the door is  
shut. A minimum distance of 1 mm  
must be maintained.  
^ Secure the appliance at the top with  
screw l (4 x 19 mm) into bracket b,  
pushing the appliance against the  
furniture wall as you do so.  
^ Then secure the appliance in the  
middle by fitting screw m through the  
adjusting screw.  
^ Then secure the appliance at the  
bottom by fitting screws n  
(4 x 36 mm) through the adjusting  
screws in the hinge plates.  
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