Miele Refrigerator KDN 12623 S 1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Frost free fridge freezer  
KDN 12623 S -1  
KDN 12823 S -1/-2  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 09 434 510  
 
Contents  
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Appliance doors, side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Appliances with wall spacers supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Levelling the appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Aligning the appliance doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
 
Guide to the appliance  
aOn/Off button  
dSuper freeze button and  
indicator light  
bTemperature selector button  
eAlarm off button and  
indicator light  
cRefrigerator section temperature  
display  
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Guide to the appliance  
aButter and cheese compartment  
bAdjustable shelves  
cEgg tray  
dDoor shelf  
eCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
fFruit and vegetable containers  
gBottle shelf  
hFreezer 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  
This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements.  
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and  
damage to property.  
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  
information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele  
cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with  
these Warning and Safety instructions.  
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users  
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.  
Correct application  
The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended  
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for use in domestic households and similar working and residential  
environments.  
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.  
The appliance must only be used as a domestic appliance to  
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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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool  
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medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such  
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such  
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance  
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.  
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation.  
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced  
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and  
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been  
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards  
involved.  
Safety with children  
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the  
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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance without  
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supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and  
understand the hazards involved.  
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance  
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unsupervised.  
This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not  
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allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise  
children whilst you are using the appliance.  
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and  
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plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and  
children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in  
packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible  
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damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.  
It could be dangerous.  
If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service  
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technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from  
danger.  
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural  
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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.  
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,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes  
and  
- contact the Service Department for advice.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it  
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should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in  
a small room, there is the danger of 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 only assured if it has been  
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installed and connected in accordance with these operating and  
installation instructions.  
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection  
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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 electrician if in any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a  
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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed  
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when it is correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety  
requirement is observed and regularly tested and where there is any  
doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a  
qualified electrician.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused  
by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g.  
electric shock).  
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by  
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a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with  
current national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be  
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undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.  
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during  
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installation, maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele  
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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 a non-stationary location (e.g.  
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on a ship).  
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or  
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other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and  
its 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.  
Correct use  
Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze  
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to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place  
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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.  
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume  
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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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products  
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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on  
may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable  
compounds could explode.  
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric  
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ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and  
explosion.  
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof in the refrigerator,  
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make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright.  
Danger of explosion.  
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or  
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liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could  
explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are  
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not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,  
resulting in injury or damage.  
Observe the "use-by" dates given on food to avoid the risk of food  
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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 the food manufacturer's  
packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates.  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to  
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defrost it. These will damage the plastic parts.Do not use defrosting  
sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could  
damage the plastic parts or which could cause the build-up of  
gases and pose a danger to health.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this  
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appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will  
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cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.  
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or  
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the refrigerator door, make sure it does not come into contact with  
plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would  
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impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity  
consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.  
This appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges  
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(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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Warning and Safety instructions  
Stainless steel appliances  
Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape  
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or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These  
damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective  
coating.  
The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.  
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Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or  
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lock unusable.  
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking  
themselves in and endangering their lives.  
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting  
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disposal, e.g. by  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.  
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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.  
Protected from direct  
sunlight.  
In direct sunlight.  
Not near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room Where there is a high  
temperature is approx. 20°C. ambient room temperature.  
Ventilation gaps uncovered Ventilation gaps covered or  
and dusted regularly.  
dusty.  
Compressor and metal grille Dust build-up on the  
(heat exchanger) dusted at compressor and metal grille  
least once a year. (heat exchanger).  
Temperature  
setting  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C With a higher setting: the  
lower the temperature, the  
Freezer section -18 °C  
higher the energy  
consumption.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy consumption Increased energy  
consumption  
Use  
Drawers, shelves and racks  
arranged as they were when  
the appliance was delivered.  
Only open the doors when  
necessary and for as short a  
time as possible.  
Frequent opening of the door  
for long periods will cause a  
loss of coldness. The  
appliance works harder to  
cool down and the  
Store food in an organised  
way.  
compressor runs for longer  
periods.  
Take an insulated cool bag  
with you when shopping and  
Hot food or food at room  
temperature raises the  
place food in the appliance as temperature inside the  
soon as possible.  
appliance. The appliance  
works harder to cool down  
and the compressor runs for  
longer periods.  
Replace any food removed  
rapidly, before it begins to  
thaw.  
Allow hot food and drinks to  
cool down before placing  
them in the appliance.  
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.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off  
^ 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.  
^ Press the On/Off button until the  
Switching on  
temperature display goes out.  
The cooling system is switched off.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
^ Press the On/Off button. The  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday:  
temperature display will light up.  
The temperature display for the  
refrigerator section will show the  
required temperature setting.  
The alarm indicator light will flash until  
the temperature in the freezer is cold  
enough.  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
The appliance will start cooling down  
and the interior light in the refrigerator  
section will come on if you open the  
door.  
^ leave the doors ajar to air it.  
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.  
Allow the appliance to run for a few  
hours before placing food in it. This will  
ensure that the temperature is  
sufficiently low.  
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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.  
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.  
Setting the temperature  
The temperatures for the refrigerator  
and the freezer sections are set with the  
temperature selector button.  
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 it,  
^ Press the temperature button  
repeatedly until the indicator light for  
the temperature you want lights up in  
the temperature display for the  
refrigerator section.  
– 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.  
The temperature will be adjusted  
continuously with each press of the  
button.  
When the refrigerator section is set to  
5 °C , the freezer section will have an  
average temperature of -18 °C.  
. . . temperature in the  
refrigerator section  
Temperature display  
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
in the middle of the refrigerator.  
. . . 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  
The temperature can be adjusted from:  
1 °C to 9 °C  
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  
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Alarm  
Your appliance has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer section  
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 if the temperature  
in the freezer section becomes too  
warm. The temperature display and the  
alarm indicator light will also flash.  
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 and temperature display will  
flash, for example,  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
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 freezer section door has been  
left open for a while, e.g. in order to  
load, re-arrange or take food out.  
– when freezing large amounts of food  
at once.  
– in the event of a power cut.  
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 or refrigerator section door is  
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  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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.  
the appliance or any products  
containing propellants (e.g. spray  
cans). Danger of explosion.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed, and store upright.  
Warmest area  
If storing food which contains a lot of  
fat or oil, make sure that it does not  
come into contact with plastic  
components as this could cause  
stress cracks.  
The warmest areas in the refrigerator  
are in the top section towards the front  
and in the top of the door. Use this for  
storing butter and cheese.  
Coldest area  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the refrigerator, as it may freeze to  
the back wall.  
The coldest areas in a refrigerator are  
directly above the vegetable containers  
and next to the back wall.  
To allow air to circulate efficiently,  
do not pack food too closely  
together in the appliance.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
Not all food is suitable for storing in a  
refrigerator at temperatures below 5°C, as  
some food is sensitive to cold.  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
Cucumbers, for example, become glassy,  
aubergines bitter and potatoes sweet.  
Tomatoes and oranges loose their aroma  
and the peel on citrus fruits hardens.  
Food which is sensitive to cold  
includes:  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
– pre-packed vegetables and other  
fresh food with a label stating it  
should be kept at a temperature of  
approx. 4 °C.  
– Pineapple, avocado, bananas,  
pomegranate, mango, melon,  
papaya, passion fruit, citrus fruit  
(such as lemons, oranges,  
mandarins, grapefruit).  
– Fruit which is not yet ripe  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
– Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber,  
potatoes, peppers/capiscum,  
tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables may be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
However, you should bear in mind that  
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.  
Some fruit and vegetables react  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
When shopping for food  
The freshness of food when first placed  
in the appliance is an important factor  
in determining how long it stays fresh.  
Always observe the use-by date and  
recommended storage temperature.  
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 deteriorate,  
this process cannot be reversed. As  
little as two hours outside the  
strongly to this gas and should not be  
stored together.  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which produce a large amount of  
this natural gas are:  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado, figs,  
blueberries, melons and beans.  
refrigerator can cause food to start  
deteriorating.  
– Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of  
fruit and vegetables are:  
Storing food correctly  
Store food covered or packaged. This  
will prevent food smells from affecting  
other foods, food from drying out, and  
also any cross-contamination of  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,  
apples, apricots, cucumbers,  
tomatoes, pears, nectarines and  
peaches.  
bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such  
as salmonella, can be avoided by  
setting the correct temperature and  
maintaining good standards of hygiene.  
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.  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Unpacked meats and vegetables  
Meat  
Unpackaged meat and vegetables  
Meat should be stored unwrapped.  
should be stored separately. To avoid  
any microbiological  
(Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat  
loosely covered, and leave containers  
open). This permits air to circulate  
around the meat, allowing the surface  
to dry slightly, which helps prevent the  
growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk  
of bacterial cross-contamination, do not  
let meat come into direct contact with  
other foods.  
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  
Please note that when removing the  
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.  
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").  
This also helps to prevent food that is  
already in the freezer from starting to  
defrost.  
– Maximum freezing capacity (see  
data plate)  
^ Remove the upper freezer drawers.  
Placing food in the freezer  
^ Place the food flat on the upper glass  
cold plates so that it freezes through  
to the core as quickly as possible.  
The following maximum capacities  
must be observed:  
Once frozen:  
– freezer drawer = 25 kg  
– glass cold plate = 35 kg  
^ Place the frozen food in the freezer  
drawers and push them back into the  
appliance.  
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.  
– Freezing small amounts of food  
^ Remove the upper freezer drawers  
and carefully lift and slide out the  
glass cold plates.  
Place the food in the upper 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 the  
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 in the bottom of  
one of the drawers.  
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
Ensure that meat and fish (e.g mince,  
chicken, fish fillets) do not come into  
contact with other foods while  
defrosting. Catch the liquid and  
dispose of it carefully.  
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.  
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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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  
– glass cleaning agents,  
A range of Miele branded cleaning  
and conditioning products is  
available to order from Miele or  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
Do not let water get into the  
electronic unit, into the light or into  
the ventilation gaps.  
Before cleaning  
^ 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  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month.  
Remove soiling immediately to  
prevent it from drying on.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
The following are dishwasher safe:  
– the butter dish, egg trays, ice cube  
tray, freezer tray  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
(supplied as standard, depending on  
model)  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
– the shelves and bottle shelf in the  
door  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
– the butter and cheese compartment  
– oven sprays,  
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Cleaning and care  
^ 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  
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.  
cleaned with a damp microfibre cloth  
(without using any cleaning agent).  
^ After cleaning, wipe with a damp  
cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Clean the interior shelves and  
drawers by hand. These are not  
suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.  
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.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently, so that  
condensate can drain away  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
Metal grille at the back of the  
appliance  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth.  
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  
Leave the doors open to air the  
appliance for a short while.  
consumption of the appliance.  
Appliance doors, side panels  
^ When cleaning the grille, make sure  
that the pipework and other  
components do not get broken or  
damaged in any way.  
Remove any soiling from the  
appliance doors 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.  
Door seals  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seals as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
surfaces.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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Cleaning and care  
After cleaning  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the refrigerator section.  
^ Put the food back in the refrigerator  
section.  
^ 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 freezer can cool down  
quickly.  
^ Once the temperature in the freezer  
has reached the required  
temperature, place the food back in  
the freezer.  
^ Switch off Super freeze by pressing  
the Super freeze button.  
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Problem solving guide  
^ 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.  
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  
. . . the compressor is switching in  
too frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
unauthorised work.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting Miele.  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
What to do if . . .  
appliance has become too dusty.  
^ The doors have been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
closed properly.  
. . . the compressor runs  
continuously.  
^ 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 fridge  
freezer or another electrical  
To save energy, the compressor runs at  
a lower speed, but for longer, when  
less cooling is required.  
appliance. Contact a qualified  
electrician or Miele.  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer section is too  
warm.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
section or freezer section is too low.  
^ Is the room temperature lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance is designed?  
^ Set a warmer temperature.  
^ The Super freeze function is still on  
and the Super freeze indicator light is  
on.  
If so, raise the temperature of the  
room.  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
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Problem solving guide  
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.  
sufficiently cold, the alarm indicator  
light will go out and the alarm will stop.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
and one of the temperature display  
lights are flashing at the same time.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . the interior lighting in the  
refrigerator is not working.  
. . . the door to the freezer section  
will not open because it has been  
opened and closed too many times in  
succession.  
^ Was the refrigerator door left open for  
too long? The lighting switches itself  
off automatically after approx. 15  
minutes if the door is left open.  
^ 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.  
If this is not the case, then the interior  
lighting is defective.  
^ Call Miele Service.  
The LED lighting may only be repaired  
or replaced by a service technician.  
There are live electrical components  
under the cover. Danger of injury and  
damage to the appliance.  
. . the alarm sounds.  
Has the appliance door been open for  
longer than 60 seconds?  
^ Close the door.  
Do not remove the cover. If the  
cover is damaged or needs to be  
removed due to damage, exercise  
caution. There are lasers in the  
lighting (laser beam class 1M) which  
you should avoid looking at directly.  
Do not use optical instruments  
(magnifying glass or similar) to look  
at the lighting either.  
. . . the alarm sounds and the alarm  
indicator light flashes.  
The freezer section temperature has  
risen above the set temperature  
because  
^ the freezer section door has been  
opened too frequently, or large  
amounts of fresh food have been put  
in at once for freezing.  
^ the ventilation gaps are blocked.  
Once the problem has been resolved  
and the temperature in the freezer is  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . 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  
purchase. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
If the connection cable has to be  
replaced, this must be done by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person.  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
Do not plug other appliances in behind  
this appliance  
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.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
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  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. It must not be located  
behind the appliance. For extra safety it  
is advisable to protect the appliance  
with a suitable residual current device  
(RCD).  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
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).  
WARNING  
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.  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
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 plug in other appliances  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster,  
mini-oven or double burner hob, on  
top of this appliance There is the  
danger of these catching fire.  
behind this appliance.  
Important. In environments with  
high humidity condensation can  
build up on the exterior of the  
appliance. This can cause corrosion  
of the appliance walls. For  
prevention, it is advisable to install  
the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and /or  
This appliance must not be installed  
directly next to another refrigerator  
or freezer.  
air-conditioned room.  
It does not have side-wall heating,  
so installation next to another  
refrigerator or freezer could cause a  
build-up of condensation between  
them.  
Make sure that the appliance door is  
closing and sealing properly, the  
ventilation gaps are not covered and  
the appliance is installed in  
accordance with these installation  
instructions.  
Further information is available from  
your dealer.  
Climate range  
Location  
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.  
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  
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.  
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  
+10°C to +38°C  
+10°C to +43°C  
ST  
T
SN-ST  
SN-T  
When installing the appliance please  
be aware:  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long, causing the internal  
temperature in the appliance to rise  
with the risk of frozen food deteriorating  
and going off.  
– The socket must be easily accessible  
in an emergency, not concealed  
behind the appliance.  
– The plug and cable must not touch  
the rear of the appliance as they  
could be damaged by vibrations  
from the appliance.  
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Ventilation  
Installation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
^ 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.  
covered or blocked in any way. They  
should be dusted on a regular basis.  
^ Position the appliance with the wall  
spacers (if used) or the back close to  
the wall.  
Appliances with wall spacers  
supplied  
The wall spacers supplied with  
some appliances must be used in  
order to achieve declared energy  
consumption values. Appliance  
depth is increased by approx. 35  
mm with the wall spacers fitted. If  
the wall spacers are not used, this  
does not influence the functionality  
of the appliance. Energy  
Aligning the appliance  
consumption is only minimally  
increased if there is little distance  
between the appliance and the wall.  
^ To align the appliance, adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
Levelling the appliance door  
^ Fit the wall spacers onto the back of  
the appliance on the top left and  
right.  
^ 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°.  
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Appliance dimensions  
A
B
C
KDN 12623 S -1  
1623  
1817  
600 mm  
600 mm  
630 mm*  
630 mm*  
KDN 12823 S -1/-2  
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx.  
35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted.  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right-hand  
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
Removing the door handles  
To change the door hinging you will  
need the following tools:  
Two people are needed for  
changing the door hinging.  
^ 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 (TX 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  
Removing the doors  
^ 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.  
Make sure the door shelves are  
empty.  
^ Close the upper door.  
^ Remove cover g, then rotate it by  
180° and fit it on the opposite side.  
^ 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 upper door is not  
secure as soon as the upper hinge  
plate is removed.  
^ Loosen screws d in upper hinge  
plate c and pull it upwards and off.  
^ Carefully lift the upper 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.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
Caution. The lower door is not  
secure as soon as the middle hinge  
plate is removed.  
^ Remove cap l from the bearing  
bush in the door and refit on the  
opposite side.  
^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards  
to remove it.  
^ Carefully lift the lower door off and  
place it to one side.  
^ Pull cover j off.  
^ Unscrew hinge plate k, turn it  
through 180° and fit it on the opposite  
side.  
^ Pull off plastic cap h, turn it through  
180° and fit it back on to hinge plate  
k.  
^ Refit cover j on the opposite side.  
^ Using a screwdriver, remove spring  
clamp m from underneath the door  
and fit it on the opposite side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the doors  
^ 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.  
^ Pull hinge pin a together with disc b  
and adjustable foot c upwards and  
off.  
^ Remove cover cap d.  
^ Important. Screw the adjustable foot  
^ Undo screws e and take hinge plate  
f off.  
c into hinge pin a as far as it will go.  
^ 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.  
^ Undo the screw of hinge part h on  
hinge plate f slightly. Fit it into the  
hole opposite in hinge plate f and  
tighten up the screw.  
^ Place the door onto hinge pin a.  
^ Refit cover cap d in the other hole.  
^ Close the lower appliance door.  
^ Remove cover g and fit it into the  
holes on the opposite side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Align the door with the appliance  
housing using the long slots in the  
lower hinge plate. Then tighten the  
screws.  
^ Fit hinge pin i into middle hinge  
plate k in the lower door. The ridge  
on the hinge pin will fit into the notch  
in the hinge plate.  
^ Then fit the upper door on middle  
hinge pin i.  
^ Close the upper door.  
^ Fit hinge plate c onto the opposite  
side and secure it with screws d.  
If necessary drill pilot holes for the  
screws or use a battery operated  
screwdriver.  
^ Fit covers a and b to their opposite  
sides.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Refitting the handles  
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 handles. 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 the 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 doors  
The appliance doors can be aligned  
with the housing after they have been  
fitted.  
To align the upper door use the long  
outer slots in the middle 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.  
To align the lower door use the long  
outer slots in the lower hinge plate:  
^ Slightly loosen both screws c.  
^ Align the door by sliding the hinge  
plate to the left or right.  
^ Then tighten screws c.  
^ 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  
appliance has to work harder, resulting  
in an increase in electricity  
consumption.  
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.  
* The appliance depth is increased  
by approx. 35 mm for appliances  
with wall spacers fitted.  
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  
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M.-Nr. 09 434 510 / 01  
KDN 12623 S -1, KDN 12823 S -1/-2  
 

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