Miele Refrigerator FN 11827 S User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost-free freezer  
FN 11827 S  
FN 12827 S  
FN 12827 S edt/cs  
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. 09 171 780  
 
Contents  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Installing in a side-by-side combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Joining the two appliances together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Aligning the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
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Guide to the appliance  
aOn/Off button  
dSuper freeze button and indicator  
light  
bTemperature selector button  
cTemperature display  
eAlarm off button and  
indicator light  
aFrost free system  
bShallow freezer drawer  
cFreezer drawers  
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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  
Any other usage is not supported by  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation of the  
appliance.  
This appliance is not intended for  
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To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before installation and before using  
it for the first time. They contain  
important notes on the installation,  
safety, operation and care of the  
appliance.  
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.  
Safety with children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Children 8 years and older may use  
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the appliance only if they have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
Correct application  
Children under 8 years of age must  
be kept away from the appliance unless  
they are constantly supervised.  
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:  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play with it or near it or to  
play with the controls, or to swing on  
the door.  
– Shops  
– Offices and showrooms  
– Hostels and guest houses.  
This appliance is not intended for  
outdoor use.  
It must only be used as a domestic  
appliance to store deep frozen food, to  
freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance  
is located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
It could be dangerous.  
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  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
must only be replaced by a service  
technician authorised by the  
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manufacturer to protect the user from  
danger.  
combustible gases building up.  
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.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
operating and installation instructions.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
Before connecting the appliance,  
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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, but does  
not have any adverse effect on the  
performance of the appliance.  
make sure that the connection data on  
the data plate (voltage and connected  
load) match the mains electricity  
supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by a  
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.  
These do not guarantee the required  
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of  
overheating).  
Care must be taken during the  
transportation and installation of the  
appliance that no parts of the cooling  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open flames and anything  
which creates a spark,  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
The appliance must be isolated from  
the electricity supply during installation,  
maintenance and repair work.  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
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  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable a non-stationary location (e.g. on a  
for damage or injury caused by the lack ship).  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
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.  
This appliance must not be used in  
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In countries where there are areas  
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earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
which may be subject to infestation by  
Installation, maintenance and  
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repairs may only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
person in strict accordance with current clean condition at all times. Any  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
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 operate any electrical  
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
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Never handle frozen food with wet  
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
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Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids  
which could freeze in the freezer. The  
cans or bottles could explode.  
Danger of injury and damage to the  
appliance.  
bare hands and never place ice cubes  
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from  
the freezer.  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in  
for more than one hour, otherwise they  
could burst, resulting in injury or  
damage.  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
thawed food.  
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Defrosted food should be used up as  
quickly as possible, as food soon loses  
its nutritional value and goes off.  
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen  
after it has been cooked.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice  
trays.  
Observe the "use by" dates given on  
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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  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on food  
manufacturer's packaging on storage  
conditions required, as well as the “use  
by” date.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seal, as these will cause the seal  
to deteriorate and become porous with  
time.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
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Do not store explosive materials in  
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the appliance as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is designed for use  
Stainless steel appliances  
Do not use sticky notes, transparent  
adhesive tape, masking tape or other  
types of adhesive on the surface of the  
door.  
These damage the surface, causing it  
to lose its dirt repellent protective  
coating.  
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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.  
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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The high-quality surface of the door  
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is supsceptible to scratching.  
Even fridge magnets can cause  
scratching.  
Do not place electric heaters or  
candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These can damage the plastic parts.  
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Disposal of your old appliance  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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Before disposing of an old  
appliance, first make the door latch or  
lock unusable.  
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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  
health.  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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Be careful not to damage any part of  
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
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appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
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 compressor  
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 (maximum) reaching the frozen food, and  
has built up.  
increases energy consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
Protective foil  
On stainless steel appliances, the  
stainless steel door (and sides,  
depending on model) have a layer of  
protective foil to prevent damage  
during transportation.  
^ Press the On/Off button until the  
temperature display goes out.  
All the displays will go out and the  
cooling system will switch off.  
^ Do not remove this foil until the  
appliance has been positioned in its  
final location.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
Cleaning  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
^ 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.  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ disconnect it from the mains. Switch  
off at the wall and withdraw the plug  
from the socket, or disconnect the  
mains fuse.  
Switching on  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the door ajar to air the  
appliance.  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
The temperature display and the alarm  
indicator light will flash until the freezer  
has cooled down to the correct  
temperature for freezing.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the door is left shut,  
there is a danger of mould and  
odours building up inside the  
appliance.  
To enable the temperature to get  
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,  
allow it to run for a few hours until it has  
reached -18 °C before placing food in  
it.  
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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.  
Setting the temperature  
^ Press the temperature button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
the temperature you want lights up in  
the display.  
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 value will change until  
the setting for -32 °C is reached. It will  
then go back to the -15 °C setting.  
The temperature can be set slightly  
colder within the displayed temperature  
(e.g. between -15°C and -18°C).  
^ Press the temperature button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
-15 °C lights up in the display.  
^ Press it again for approx. 5 seconds  
to set the temperature below -15°C.  
The colder temperature setting within  
the small temperature range is now set.  
However, this is not visible in the  
temperature display.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
– if too much fresh food is being frozen  
at once,  
– 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.  
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The correct temperature  
Temperature display  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
The temperature can be adjusted from:  
-15 °C to -32 °C  
The temperature display will flash if  
– the temperature in the appliance is  
not within the possible temperature  
range,  
– a different temperature is being set,  
– the temperature in the appliance has  
risen by several degrees, indicating  
that the appliance is warming up too  
much.  
This loss of coldness is no cause for  
concern in the following circumstances:  
– when the door has been left open for  
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a  
large amount of food,  
– when fresh food is being frozen.  
However, if the temperature in the  
freezer remains above -18 °C for a long  
time, check that the frozen food has not  
started to defrost. If it has started  
thawing, check that the food is safe to  
use and if it is, use it as quickly as  
possible.  
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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. An alarm will sound, and the  
temperature display and the alarm  
indicator light will flash if the  
temperature becomes too warm.  
The temperature the appliance is set at  
determines the temperature the  
appliance recognises as being too  
warm.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Switching the alarm off early  
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.  
For example, the alarm may sound and  
the alarm indicator light may flash,  
– After a power cut.  
– If you freeze a large amount of food  
at once without having switched on  
the Super freeze function  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
beforehand.  
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.  
– If the door has been left open for too  
long whilst taking food out or  
rearranging it and let warm room air  
into the freezer.  
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.  
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Super freeze  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
Switching off Super freeze  
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  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
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.  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
– when freezing up to 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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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Isolation plate  
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  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate:  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
(depending on model, available as an  
optional accessory)  
The isolation plate is used to isolate  
freezer drawers which you do not wish  
to use, and thus save energy. It should  
be used if only small amounts of food  
are being stored in the freezer.  
The maximum freezing capacity given  
on the data plate has been calculated  
according to DIN EN ISO 15502 Stan-  
dard.  
Important  
– At least 3 freezer drawers as well as  
the freezer tray must be used for  
freezing food.  
The other drawers can be isolated if  
they are not needed. However, no  
fewer than the two bottom drawers  
can be isolated.  
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.  
– The drawers being used for freezing  
must always be at the top of the  
freezer.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
– The isolation plate must be fitted  
below the lowest drawer in which  
food is being frozen.  
– The fewer drawers you use, the more  
energy you will save. Using the  
isolation plate increases energy  
savings considerably.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
You can tell if this has happened by the  
amount of liquid around the food.  
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  
Storing frozen food  
Do not store food in the "inactive"  
drawers. The temperature is not  
controlled in these drawers and food  
stored in them would soon  
deteriorate.  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
Example  
If you only require 3 freezer drawers as  
well as the freezer tray for storing  
frozen food:  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
^ Place food in the top 3 freezer  
drawers, leaving the other drawers  
empty.  
^ 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.  
^ Remove the fourth drawer and keep it  
somewhere else.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
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.  
^ Slide the isolation plate in  
underneath the third drawer.  
This "switches off" (isolates) the  
drawers below.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
Hints on home freezing  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
washed.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
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.  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Before placing food in the freezer  
Please note that when removing  
drawers, the lowest freezer drawer  
must always remain in the freezer.  
When placing food on the glass cold  
plate make sure it does not obstruct  
the ventilation gaps at the back. This  
is important for problem-free  
operation and normal energy  
consumption  
^ 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").  
This helps food that is already in the  
freezer to stay frozen.  
Placing food in the freezer  
– Freezing the maximum amount  
(see data plate)  
The following maximum capacities  
must be observed:  
– top freezer drawer = 15 kg  
– all other freezer drawers =  
25 kg  
^ Remove the freezer drawers.  
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of  
the lower glass cold plates so that it  
freezes through to the core as quickly  
as possible.  
– glass cold plate = 35 kg  
Food to be frozen must on no  
account touch food which is already  
frozen to avoid partial thawing.  
– Large items  
If you wish to freeze large items such  
as a turkey or game, the glass cold  
plates between the drawers can be  
removed.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
^ Remove the freezer drawers and  
carefully lift and slide out the glass  
cold plates.  
– Freezing small portions  
Place the food in the lower freezer  
drawers.  
^ Place the food flat in the bottom of  
the drawers so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Defrosting  
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.  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
– at room temperature,  
Ice cubes  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep  
other food cold),  
– in a steam oven.  
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.  
^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with  
water and place it on the bottom of  
one of the freezer drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods when thawing.  
Collect the liquid and dispose of it  
carefully.  
^ 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.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Cooling drinks  
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.  
Do not store cans or bottles containing  
carbonated drinks or liquids which  
could freeze in the freezer. The cans or  
bottles could explode.  
When cooling non-carbonated drinks  
quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles  
are not left in for more than one hour,  
otherwise they could burst.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Freezer tray  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
^ Space the food out loosely on the  
tray.  
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.  
22  
 
Defrosting  
This freezer is equipped with a Frost  
free system. The freezer defrosts  
automatically.  
The moisture generated by defrosting  
settles on the condensor and is  
automatically dissipated from time to  
time.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer to remain  
permanently ice-free, however, the food  
stored in the freezer will not defrost.  
23  
 
Cleaning and care  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
A range of Miele branded cleaning  
and conditioning products is  
available to order from Miele or  
Before cleaning  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
Make sure that no water can  
penetrate into the electronic unit or  
into the ventilation gaps.  
^ Take any frozen 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 the freezer drawers and the  
glass cold plates out of the freezer to  
clean them.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
^ Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
The ice tray is dishwasher safe.  
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.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
^ Clean the drawers and glass cold  
plates by hand. These are not  
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth.  
Leave the door open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
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Cleaning and care  
Appliance door, side panels  
Stainless steel appliance door:  
The appliance door has a high quality,  
special finish which is resistant to  
soiling and is very easy to clean.  
Remove any soiling from the  
appliance door and side panels im-  
mediately.  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
Do not use the following to  
clean/condition the door  
– stainless steel cleaning agent:  
this will damage the surface.  
– Miele stainless steel conditioning  
agent:  
All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
this will cause noticeable smearing.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
surfaces.  
Ventilation gaps  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned regularly with a brush or  
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust  
will increase the energy consumption  
of the appliance.  
^ The surfaces should be cleaned  
using a solution of hot water and a  
little washing-up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge. They can also be  
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth  
(without using any cleaning agent).  
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.  
^ After cleaning, wipe with a damp  
cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
^ The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Cleaning and care  
Metal grille at the back of the  
appliance  
The metal grille at the back of the  
appliance (heat exchanger) should be  
dusted at least once a year. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
consumption of the appliance.  
When cleaning the metal grille,  
make sure that the pipework and  
other components do not get broken  
or damaged in any way.  
After cleaning  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ Insert the plug in the socket and  
switch on at the mains. Then switch  
the appliance back on.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the appliance can cool down  
quickly.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
has reached the required  
temperature, place the food back in  
the freezer drawers and put them  
back in the freezer.  
^ Switch off the Super freeze function  
as soon as the temperature in the  
freezer is a constant -18 °C or colder.  
26  
 
Problem solving guide  
. . . the temperature inside the  
appliance is too low.  
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  
^ Turn the temperature to a higher  
setting.  
^ Super freeze has not yet switched  
itself off. The Super freeze function  
switches itself off automatically after  
approx. 65 hours.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
unauthorised work.  
What to do if . . .  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
appliance has become too dusty.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
^ The door has been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If  
it has there could be a fault with the  
household electrical wiring, the  
freezer or another electrical  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
. . . the compressor runs continuously.  
appliance. Contact a qualified  
electrician or Miele.  
To save energy, the compressor runs at  
a lower speed, but for longer, when  
less cooling is required.  
. . . the door will not open because it  
has been opened and closed too  
many times in succession.  
This is not a fault. The suction caused  
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.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm  
indicator light flashes.  
. . . there is a build-up of frost on the  
front panel of the frost-free system.  
The temperature in the freezer is too  
warm, because  
This is not a fault. Droplets of  
condensate have settled on it and  
frozen. This may have been caused by  
one of the following:  
^ The door has been opened too  
frequently.  
^ The appliance door has been  
opened frequently or left open for a  
while.  
^ A large amount of food has been  
frozen at once without switching on  
the Super freeze function.  
^ A large quantity of fresh food has  
been placed in the appliance at  
once.  
^ There has been a lengthy interruption  
to the power supply.  
The alarm will stop and the indicator  
light will go out when the temperature  
has reached the correct level again.  
^ There has been an increase in the  
humidity in the room.  
Keep the door closed as much as  
possible so that the Frost Free system  
has a chance to melt the ice  
automatically.This may take several  
days.  
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.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
and the temperature display are both  
flashing at the same time.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up, even though the  
appliance is working.  
^ The indicator light is defective. Call  
the Service Department.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
28  
 
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  
purchase. 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  
EARTHED  
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).  
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  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliance's energy  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
consumption.  
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.  
This appliance has side-wall heating  
and can be installed side-by-side  
with another refrigeration appliance.  
Please ask your supplier for details  
of suitable appliances.  
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.  
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  
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.  
The 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.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
ST  
T
+ 10 to +32 °C  
+16 to +32 °C  
+16 to +38 °C  
+16 to +43 °C  
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  
deteriorating and going off.  
32  
 
Installation  
Ventilation  
Levelling the appliance door  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way. They  
should be dusted on a regular basis.  
(depending on model)  
Installation  
^ Remove the cable clip from the back  
of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Ensure that you unscrew adjusting  
foot a from the hinge plate until it sits  
on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by  
a further 90°.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position with the back against the  
wall.  
Aligning the appliance  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
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Installation  
Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
FN 11827 S  
FN 12827 S  
FN 12827 S edt/cs  
1850 mm  
600 mm  
630 mm  
34  
 
Installing in a side-by-side combination  
To avoid a build-up of condensation Instructions for moving the  
and resultant damage, refrigerators and appliances once they have been  
freezers should not normally be  
installed side-by-side.  
joined  
However, this appliance has side wall  
heating, and can be installed  
side-by-side with certain other Miele  
appliances.  
Your dealer will be able to advise you  
on which models are suitable.  
^ Push the left and then the right  
corners alternately.  
– If the joined appliances are directly  
in front of the niche:  
Installing the appliances  
Two people are needed to install the  
appliances side-by-side.  
Warning. Risk of damage when  
moving the appliances once they  
have been joined together as they  
are very heavy.  
Moving them incorrectly can cause  
dents. Carefully observe the  
instructions on how to move the  
appliances.  
^ Carefully push the two appliances  
back into their final position.  
– If the joined appliances have to be  
taken out of their niche:  
^ The freezer or fridge-freezer must be  
installed to the left of any refrigerator  
when viewed from the front. The side  
wall heating in the right-hand wall of  
the freezer or fridge-freezer is  
insulated to prevent the build-up of  
condensation between the two  
appliances.  
^ Hold the bottom third section and pull  
the appliances straight forwards.  
^ To move the appliances always hold  
them by the outer front corners.  
^ Place the two appliances as close as  
possible to their final position so that  
they can be aligned for any  
unevenness in the floor. The back of  
the appliances still needs to be kept  
accessible to complete the installation.  
35  
 
Installing in a side-by-side combination  
Joining the two appliances  
together  
^ Before starting, peel off any  
protective foil from the appliance  
casing.  
The following fixing parts are supplied:  
Installation steps at the front of the  
appliances  
^ Use spanner r supplied to screw in  
feet (for supporting the appliance  
doors) a completely. They must not  
come in contact with the floor.  
^ Fit covers a to the four front feet.  
* Colour depending on model (the other  
colour variations are not needed)  
The following tools are supplied:  
rSW 10 spanner  
^ Place the appliances next to one  
another so that the fronts are aligned,  
leaving a gap of 10 mm between  
them.  
qSW2 allen key  
(not required)  
You will also need the following:  
– Spirit level  
– Cordless screwdriver  
– Torx® 25 screwdriver  
36  
 
Installing in a side-by-side combination  
^ Remove covers b at the top.  
^ Remove the two covers e from the  
bottom of the appliances.  
Attaching the connecting plate will align  
the appliances in height and depth. If  
one of the appliances is higher than the  
other, start with the higher appliance:  
^ Remove screw f, if present. This  
screw is no longer required.  
^ Loosely screw connecting plate c to  
one of the appliances using two  
screws d.  
^ Push connecting plate c until the  
middle ridge of the plate touches the  
side of the appliance.  
^ Now tighten both screws d.  
^ Secure connecting plate c to the  
other appliance. To do this push the  
appliances together or apart a little,  
as necessary.  
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Installing in a side-by-side combination  
Attaching the connecting panel will  
align the appliances in depth.  
Installation steps at the back of the  
appliances  
If one of the appliances protrudes  
further forward than the other, start with  
the further forward appliance:  
^ Fit connecting bracket i onto the  
top of the sides in the middle.  
^ Fit connecting piece j into the  
relevant gap below.  
^ Place the connecting panel g so that  
the vertical slots are on the side of  
the panel which will be be attached  
to an appliance first. Attach it loosely  
with two screws.  
^ Tighten connecting piece j using  
screw k supplied.  
Warning: Do not drill a hole in the  
appliance for this screw.  
^ Push connecting panel g until the  
central stay on the bracket touches  
the side of the appliance.  
To avoid vibrations, the connecting  
bracket, connecting piece and  
screw must not touch the pipework  
at the back of the appliances.  
^ Now tighten both screws h.  
^ Secure connecting panel g to the  
other appliance. To do this push the  
appliances together a little, as  
necessary.  
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Installing in a side-by-side combination  
Installation steps at the front of the  
appliances  
^ Position the front of the long stainless  
steel trim l in the gap, making sure  
that it is located above connecting  
panel g.  
^ Screw in middle feet c completely.  
They must not come in contact with  
the floor.  
Pressing both ridges along the trim  
together as you do so makes it  
easier to fit the trim into the gap.  
^ Align the joined appliances using  
outer feet b.  
^ Carefully work stainless steel trim l  
into the gap. Use a soft cloth to do  
this to avoid denting the trim.  
^ Carefully remove the protective foil  
from the stainless steel trim.  
^ Align the feet using the spanner  
supplied.  
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Installing in a side-by-side combination  
^ Connect both appliances to the  
electricity supply as described in the  
operating instructions supplied with  
the appliances.  
^ Appliances with an ice cube maker:  
Connect the appliance to the mains  
water supply as described in the  
operating instructions supplied with  
it.  
Warning. Risk of damage when  
moving the appliances once they  
have been joined together as they  
are very heavy.  
Moving them incorrectly can cause  
dents. Carefully observe the  
instructions on how to move the  
appliances.  
^ Push short trim m into the gap at the  
top of the appliances. Make sure that  
the front edge of the trim sits flush up  
against the edge of connecting plate  
c.  
^ Fit cover n between the control  
panels. Make sure that the outer  
edges of the cover are flush with the  
control panels. The cover can be  
pulled out to adjust it to the right size.  
^ Carefully push the two appliances  
back into their final position.  
^ If necessary align the height of the  
appliances again using outer feet b.  
^ Unscrew middle feet c until they are  
on the floor.  
^ Support the appliance doors with foot  
a on the hinge plate: Unscrew foot  
a until it sits on the floor. Then  
unscrew the foot by a further 90°.  
Align the handles on both doors, if  
necessary. See "Changing the door  
hinging".  
^ Fit cover o to the bottom of the fronts  
of the appliances.  
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Changing the door hinging  
To change the door hinging you will  
need the following tools:  
– a cross-slotted screwdriver,  
– a flat-bladed screwdriver,  
– a selection of Torx screwdrivers,  
– a spanner.  
Two people are needed for  
changing the door hinging.  
Removing the door handle  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back.  
^ Pull side section b firmly back out of  
the guides on the mounting plate.  
^ Undo the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the  
mounting plate, and remove the  
handle.  
^ Remove the cover caps from the  
opposite side, and fit them into the  
empty holes.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the door  
^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by  
180° and fit it on the opposite side.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ Then fit cover e together with  
retaining plate f on the opposite  
side.  
^ Remove cover a by sliding it  
forwards from the back and then  
lifting it off.  
^ Remove cover b by pulling it  
upwards.  
Caution. The appliance door is not  
secure once the hinge plate has  
been removed.  
^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge  
plate c and pull it upwards and off.  
^ Carefully lift the door off and place it  
to one side.  
^ Carefully ease off cover e from  
above using a screwdriver and then  
take it off together with retaining plate  
f.  
^ Then separate retaining plate f from  
cover e, by pushing it slightly to the  
left and then pulling the cover  
forwards and off.  
^ Rotate retaining plate f by 180°.  
^ Then fit cover e from the front over  
retaining plate f, and slide it over to  
the right. The writing must be visible.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b  
and adjustable foot c upwards and  
off.  
^ Remove cover cap d.  
^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate  
f off.  
^ Remove cap h from the bearing  
bush in the door and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Undo the screw of hinge part g on  
hinge plate f slightly. Fit it into the  
hole opposite in hinge plate f and  
tighten up the screw.  
^ Refit cover cap d in the other hole.  
^ Remove cover i.  
^ Unscrew and remove screw h and  
refit it into the outer hole of the  
opposite side.  
^ Turn cover i through 180°, and fit it  
into the holes on the other side.  
^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring  
clamp i from underneath the door  
and fit it on the opposite side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite  
side and secure it with screws d.  
^ Screw hinge plate f into position on  
the opposite side using the two outer  
long slots only. To make it possible to  
align the door later, do not replace  
the centre screw at this stage.  
^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite  
sides.  
^ Realign the door with the appliance  
housing again if necessary using the  
long slots in the lower hinge plate.  
Then tighten the screws.  
^ Refit hinge pin a together with disc  
b and adjustable foot c. Important.  
The notch at the bottom of the hinge  
pin should face towards the back.  
^ Place the door onto hinge pin a.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Refitting the handle  
It is important to check that the side  
section of the handle d does not  
come into contact with the door seal  
when opening the door, as this  
would damage the door seal  
permanently.  
Please make sure you follow the  
instructions below carefully when  
you refit the handle. The door seal  
will be damaged if the handle is  
fitted incorrectly.  
If, after you have refitted the handle,  
you find that the side section does  
touch the door seal when the door is  
opened:  
^ Realign mounting plate c with grub  
screws a until the mounting plate  
and the side section of handle d are  
at the correct angle and the side  
section does not touch the door seal  
when the door is opened.  
^ Loosely attach the handle to the  
opposite side of the door with the two  
front screws b.  
Mounting plate c must be positioned  
on the side of the door so that when the  
door is closed it is flush with the side of  
the appliance.  
If this is not the case,  
^ tighten both grub screws a with a  
suitable allen key until mounting plate  
c lines up correctly.  
^ Then tighten all 4 screws b.  
^ Slide the side section of the handle  
d into the guides on the mounting  
plate until it clicks into place.  
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Aligning the appliance door  
The appliance door can be aligned to  
the housing using the outer long slots in  
the lower hinge plate.  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what you have  
to do.  
^ Remove centre screw a from the  
hinge plate.  
^ Slightly loosen both outer screws b.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws b again. Screw  
a does not need to be used again.  
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Building in the appliance  
The air inlet and outlet must not be  
covered or blocked in any way.  
They should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
When built into a kitchen run (max.  
depth 580 mm) the appliance can be  
installed directly next to a kitchen  
furniture housing unit. The appliance  
door will protrude in front of furniture  
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by  
55 mm in the middle of the door. This  
enables the doors to be opened and  
shut without being obstructed.  
When installed next to a wall d a  
distance of approx. 55 mm must be  
maintained on the hinge side between  
the wall d and the appliance b, so  
that the doors and the handles have  
sufficient space for opening.  
aTop box  
bAppliance  
cHousing unit  
dWall  
The appliance can be installed in a  
kitchen run. To match the height of the  
rest of the kitchen, the appliance can  
be fitted with a suitable top box a.  
A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm  
depth must be allowed for behind the  
appliance across the entire width of the  
top box for air to circulate.  
The cross section of the air outlet under  
the room ceiling must be at least  
300 cm2 to ensure that air can circulate  
without hindrance. Otherwise the  
appliance has to work harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
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