Miele Refrigerator K 8952 SD ed 1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Refrigerator  
with Dynamic cooling  
K 8952 SD ed-1  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance, it is  
essential to read these instructions  
GW  
before it is installed and used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 06 777 840  
 
Description of the appliance  
aDynamic cooling button and  
cSuper cool button and indicator light  
indicator light  
dOn/Off and temperature selector dial  
bTemperature display  
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Description of the appliance  
aFan  
bButter and cheese compartment  
cEgg tray  
dInterior lighting  
eShelves  
fBottle rack *  
gDoor shelf  
hCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
iFruit and vegetable containers  
jDivider*  
* depending on model  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Please ensure that the appliance  
presents no danger to children while  
being stored for disposal.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and can normally be  
recycled.  
It should be unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person. The  
plug must be rendered useless and the  
cable cut off directly behind the  
appliance to prevent misuse. See the  
"Warning and Safety" section of this  
booklet for further details.  
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!  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are recycled.  
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 dispose of your old appliance at  
your local community waste collection /  
recycling centre and not with your  
household waste.  
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  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
This appliance contains the coolant  
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. Care  
must be taken during transportation  
and setting up of the appliance that no  
parts of the cooling system are  
damaged. Leaking coolant can  
damage the eyes.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, read  
these instructions carefully before  
installation and before using for the  
first time. They contain important  
notes on the installation, safety,  
operation and care of the appliance.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Correct use  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open fires 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.  
This appliance is intended for  
domestic use only for the cool  
storage of food and drink.  
Any other usage is not supported by  
the manufacturer and could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot  
be held liable for damage caused by  
incorrect or improper use of the  
appliance.  
The more coolant there is in an  
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  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play on or near it, or to  
play with the controls. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Before connecting the appliance to manufacturer will not be held liable.  
the mains supply make sure that  
the rating on the data plate  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
appliance until after maintenance or  
repair work has been carried out.  
corresponds to the voltage and  
frequency of the household supply.  
This data must correspond in order to  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in any doubt.  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the wall  
socket and the plug has been  
withdrawn, or  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the appliance and an effective earthing  
system which complies with local and  
national safety regulations. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
requirement is present 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 the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or  
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
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).  
Use  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
only assured if it has been installed  
and connected in accordance with  
these operating and installation  
instructions.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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.  
This equipment may only be used  
in mobile installations such as  
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk  
assessment of the installation has been  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
Do not use any electrical  
equipment in this appliance, e.g.  
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking  
and explosion!  
Installation work, maintenance and  
repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably qualified and competent  
persons in accordance with current  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and the  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed and stored upright.  
Danger of explosion.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Observe the "use by" dates given  
on 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  
The appliance is designed for use  
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.  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow Installing it in a room with too low an  
the instructions given on food  
manufacturer’s packaging on storage  
conditions required, as well as the "use  
by" date.  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
will lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
– remove frost and ice,  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to clean this appliance.  
Pressurised steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
– separate food which has become  
frozen. They will damage the  
evaporator, causing irreversible  
damage to the appliance.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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 damage which may be caused by  
health.  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
Do not use any oils or grease on  
the door seal, as these will cause  
the seal to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
If storing bottles of oil or food  
containing high levels of fat or oil in  
the appliance, take care not to let the  
fat or oil come into contact with plastic  
components. These can cause stress  
cracks to occur in the plastic  
components.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
the appliance as this would impair  
the efficiency of the appliance, increase  
the electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of an old  
appliance, first make the door latch  
or lock unusable.  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
Disconnect the appliance. Cut off  
the cable and render any plug  
unusable.  
Be careful not to damage any part  
of the pipework whilst awaiting  
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.  
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 situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ambient room  
temperature is ideal at approx.  
20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient  
room temperature.  
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 appliance, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Cellar 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  
StayFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18°C  
Use  
Only open the door when  
Frequent opening of the door for  
necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of  
as possible.  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
If food is not stored 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.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run  
for a long time, as the appliance  
will have to work harder to lower  
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.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold  
ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and  
up.  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Forcing it beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will  
go, then turn it back again.  
The stainless steel surface and the  
stainless steel trim on the shelves have  
a layer of protective foil to prevent  
scratching during transportation.  
The appliance begins to cool down,  
and the temperature required for the  
refrigerator shows in the temperature  
display. The interior light will come on  
when the door is opened.  
^ Do not remove this foil until the  
appliance has been installed or built  
in. Start at one of the upper corners.  
^ Wipe stainless steel surfaces over  
with a suitable proprietary  
Switching off  
conditioning agent for stainless steel,  
such as Neoblank (available from the  
Miele UK Spare Parts Department).  
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions  
and apply with an even pressure in  
the direction of the grain.  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in  
an anti-clockwise direction back to  
the "0" position.  
All the indicator lights go out and the  
cooling system is switched off.  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and  
the accessories with warm water and  
a little washing up liquid, and then  
dry with a soft cloth.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday,  
Important:  
To ensure the correct functioning of  
the appliance, let it stand for  
between 1½ and 2 hours after  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
^ switch the appliance off,  
^ switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
Switching on  
^ leave the door ajar to air the  
appliance.  
If, during a long absence, the  
appliance is switched off but not  
cleaned out and the door is left shut,  
mould and odours are likely to build  
up inside the appliance.  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position until the temperature display  
lights up.  
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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  
The temperature is set using the  
temperature dial.  
^ Using a coin, turn the dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
Forcing it beyond its range will  
damage it. Turn it only as far as it will  
go, then turn it back again.  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
– the warmer the food is which is being  
put into it,  
Temperature display  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
required temperature.  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
If you want the temperature in the  
refrigerator to be 5 °C,  
^ turn the temperature dial clockwise  
from 0 until the 5°C LED lights up on  
the control panel.  
. . . in the refrigerator  
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C  
in the middle of the refrigerator.  
The temperature can be set slightly  
colder within the displayed temperature  
range (e.g. between 5 °C and 3 °C).  
^ Turn the temperature dial slowly in a  
clockwise direction from the 5°C LED  
position until the 3°C LED flashes  
briefly in the temperature display.  
The temperature is now set in between  
5°C and 3°C.  
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Super cool and Dynamic cooling  
Super cool  
Dynamic cooling m  
The Super cool function can be used to When the Dynamic cooling function is  
rapidly reduce the temperature in the  
refrigerator to its lowest setting  
(depending on the room temperature),  
and is particularly recommended for  
faster chilling of large amounts of fresh  
food or drink.  
not switched on, the natural circulation  
of air in the appliance will cause  
different temperature zones in the  
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will  
sink to the lowest section of the  
appliance. You should bear this in mind  
when placing food in the appliance  
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").  
However, if you are placing a large  
amount of food in the refrigerator at any  
one time, it is a good idea to switch on  
Dynamic cooling. This way you can  
distribute the temperature inside the  
appliance to all areas more evenly so  
that all the food will be chilled to about  
the same degree.  
Switching on Super cool  
^ Press the Super cool button. The  
Super cool indicator light will come  
on.  
The temperature is set as normal with  
the temperature control.  
The appliance will then work at full  
power to lower the temperature in the  
appliance.  
Dynamic cooling should also be  
selected when:  
Switching off Super cool  
– the ambient temperature in the room  
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and  
The Super cool function will switch itself  
off automatically after approx. 6 hours.  
The indicator light will go out and the  
appliance will continue running at  
normal power.  
– the room humidity level is high.  
Switching on Dynamic cooling  
To save energy, the Super cool function  
can be switched off once food and  
drinks are sufficiently chilled.  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will come on.  
^ Press the Super cool button, the  
Super cool indicator light will go out,  
and the appliance will continue to  
operate at normal power.  
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Super cool and Dynamic cooling  
Switching off Dynamic cooling  
^ Press the Dynamic cooling button  
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator  
light will go out.  
The fan automatically switches off  
when the door is open.  
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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 bottles of oil or food  
containing high levels of fat or oil in  
the appliance, take care not to let  
the fat or oil come into contact with  
plastic components. These can  
cause stress cracks to occur in the  
plastic components.  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. Use this for storing butter  
and cheese.  
Coldest area  
The coldest area in a refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the appliance, as it may freeze to the  
back wall.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
Not all food is suitable for storing in the  
refrigerator. These include:  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
– Fruit and vegetables which are  
sensitive to cold, such as bananas,  
avocado pears, papaya, passion  
fruit, aubergines/eggplant,  
peppers/capsicum, tomatoes and  
cucumbers  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
– 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.  
– Fruit which is not yet ripe  
– Potatoes  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Storing food correctly  
Unpacked meats and vegetables  
Store food covered or packaged. This  
will prevent food smells or tastes from  
affecting other foods, and prevent food  
from drying out and also any  
cross-contamination of bacteria. The  
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella,  
can be avoided by setting the correct  
temperature and maintaining good  
standards of hygiene.  
Different types of unpacked meats and  
vegetables must be kept separate. To  
avoid any microbiological  
cross-contamination, these foods may  
only be stored together if they are  
wrapped.  
Protein rich foods  
Please note that foods rich in protein  
deteriorate faster than others.  
Shell fish, for example, deteriorates  
faster than fish, and fish deteriorates  
faster than meat.  
Fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables can be stored  
loose in the vegetable containers.  
However, you should bear in mind that  
some types of vegetables give off a  
natural gas which speeds up the rate at  
which food perishes. Some fruit and  
vegetables react strongly to this gas  
and should not be stored together.  
Meat  
Meat should be stored loosely covered  
in suitable containers or packaging.  
Allowing the surface of the meat to dry  
slightly helps to prevent the growth of  
bacteria. To prevent the risk of bacterial  
cross-contamination meat should not  
be allowed to come into contact with  
other foods.  
Examples of fruit which produce a  
large amount of this natural gas are:  
Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines,  
peaches, plums, avocado pears and  
figs.  
Examples of fruit and vegetables  
which react strongly to the natural  
gases given off by other types of fruit  
and vegetables are:  
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels  
sprouts, mangos, honeydew melons,  
apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes,  
pears, nectarines and peaches.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
Adjusting the door shelves  
The shelves can be adjusted according ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then  
to the height of the food.  
remove it by pulling it forwards.  
^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out  
half way, and then lift it out.  
^ Replace the door shelf at the  
required position. Ensure that it is  
securely pushed back into position.  
^ With the rear barrier facing upwards,  
place the shelf at the required  
position.  
Moving the bottle divider  
The rear barrier must face upwards to  
prevent food from touching the back  
of the appliance and freezing to it.  
(depending on model)  
The bottle divider can be moved to the  
left or right to ensure that bottles are  
held securely in position when the door  
is opened and shut.  
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.  
^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf  
forwards slightly and then push it  
carefully under the rear half.  
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Automatic defrost  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it  
is in use. These are automatically  
removed and defrosted by the  
appliance.  
The condensate is drained away via a  
channel and drain hole into an  
evaporation system at the back of the  
appliance.  
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  
Before cleaning  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids or  
chemical solvents.  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
^ Switch the appliance off by turning  
the temperature selector to "0",  
switching off at the wall socket and  
removing the plug.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
Stainless steel surfaces can be  
buffed using a proprietary  
conditioning agent for stainless steel  
such as Neoblank (available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department).  
^ The stainless steel trim can be pulled  
off the front edge of the shelves for  
cleaning.  
Follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions and apply with an even  
pressure following the direction of  
the grain.  
Cleaning the outer casing, the  
interior and accessories  
^ Clean the appliance at least once a  
month using warm water and a little  
washing-up liquid.  
Make sure that water cannot get into  
the electronic unit or into the lighting.  
^ Accessories and shelves should all  
be hand-washed. The butter dish is,  
however, dishwasher safe.  
Do not let water get into the  
drainage channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ To help prevent re-soiling, a  
proprietary stainless steel  
conditioning agent, such as  
Neoblank, can be used on stainless  
steel surfaces.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
^ 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.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is required  
in the event of a service call.  
^ 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.  
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Cleaning and care  
E-Cloth  
After cleaning  
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" can be used for ^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
cleaning surfaces such as stainless  
steel, glass, plastic and chrome  
without the use of chemicals. These  
are available from the Miele UK  
Spare Parts Department, and from  
good retail outlets.  
in the appliance.  
^ Insert the plug in the socket and  
switch the appliance back on.  
^ Place food back in the appliance and  
close the door.  
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.  
Door seal  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
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 grille, make sure  
that the pipework and other  
components do not get broken or  
damaged in any way.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
too dusty.  
^ Check whether, the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
appliance has become too dusty.  
^ The appliance door is being opened  
frequently.  
unauthorised work.  
Some minor problems can be corrected ^ Check that the door has been closed  
without contacting the Service  
Department.  
properly.  
. . . the interior light in the refrigerator  
is not working.  
What to do if . . .  
^ Make sure that the temperature dial is  
not pointing to the "0" position.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Make sure that the temperature dial is  
not pointing to the "0" position.  
If it is not pointing to the "0" position the  
bulb is defective:  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains. Switch off at the wall and  
withdraw the plug from the socket, or  
disconnect the mains fuse or remove  
the screw-out fuse in countries where  
this is applicable.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
is too low.  
^ Turn the temperature selector to a  
setting closer to "0".  
^ The Super cool function is still  
switched on. Super cool only  
switches itself off after 6 hours.  
^ Press the sides of the lamp cover  
together a, disengage the cover and  
unclip it at the rear b.  
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Problem solving guide  
^ Unscrew the lamp and replace it with  
a new one.  
Lamp specification:  
220 - 240 V, max. 25 W, E 14 fitting.  
^ Screw the new lamp into the  
connection. Ensure it goes in  
correctly and that the seal c makes  
a tight fit.  
^ Replace the cover by clipping it in at  
the rear and then pressing it in at the  
sides.  
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.  
The drain hole is blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door 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....  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
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 service  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– the Miele Service Department (see  
back cover for address).  
When contacting your Dealer or the  
Service Department, please quote the  
model and serial number of your  
appliance. This information is given on  
the data plate.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
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Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA  
All electrical work should be carried out Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
person in strict accordance with current  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
local and national safety regulations  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
(BS 7651 in the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
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.  
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 voltage and frequency are given on  
the data plate. Please ensure that these  
match the household mains supply. The Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
fuse rating is quoted on the plug.  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664, WARNING  
VDE 0100, Section 739).  
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).  
The appliance must not be connected  
to an inverter and must not be used  
with a plug adapter as these can cause  
damage to the appliance’s electronic  
unit.  
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Electrical connection AUS, NZ  
All electrical work should be carried out WARNING  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to 220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and frequency are given on  
the data plate. Please ensure that these  
match the household mains supply.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA.  
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).  
The appliance must not be connected  
to an inverter and must not be used  
with a plug adapter as these can cause  
damage to the appliance’s electronic  
unit.  
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Installation  
with the risk of food deteriorating and  
going off.  
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 consumption.  
Side-by-side installation  
To avoid a build-up of condensation  
and resultant damage, refrigerators and  
freezers should not generally be  
installed side-by-side next to another  
refrigerator or freezer.  
Location  
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room.  
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  
However, there are certain models with  
insulated side wall heating which are  
suitable for side-by-side installation with  
this refrigerator.  
Ask your dealer which models can  
be combined with your refrigerator.  
appliance requires to operate.  
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.  
^ Instructions on how to install the two  
appliances side-by-side are given in  
the instruction booklet supplied with  
the matching freezer or  
Climate range  
fridge-freezer.  
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.  
Ventilation  
Air at the back of the appliance gets  
warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation,  
the ventilation gaps must not be  
covered over. The air inlet and outlet  
must not be covered or blocked in any  
way. They should be dusted on a  
regular basis.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
SN  
N
ST  
+10°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +32°C  
+18°C to +38°C  
+18°C to +43°C  
+10 °C to +38 °C  
+10 °C to +43 °C  
T
SN-ST  
SN-T  
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  
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Installation  
Installation  
^ Remove any cable clips from the  
back of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position. The appliance can be  
placed directly against a wall.  
Aligning the appliance  
^ To align the appliance adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
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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.  
^ Remove the cover caps from the  
opposite side, and fit them into the  
empty holes.  
Removing the door handle:  
Changing over the door:  
First the side section of the handle must  
be removed:  
^ Open the appliance door.  
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side  
section b slides back, creating a  
gap d between side section b and  
mounting plate c.  
^ Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a  
out, then pull it forwards and out.  
^ Place a suitable object (e.g. a spoon  
handle) in gap d, and slowly lever  
the handle towards the door.  
^ Use a screwdriver to remove cover  
b, then close the door.  
^ Remove screw c completely.  
Be careful not to let the "spoon  
handle" slip, causing damage to the  
appliance.  
^ Pull door support d together with  
hinge pin e downwards, then tilt it  
forwards and take it off.  
The side section b can now be  
removed.  
^ Pull side section b out of the guides  
on the mounting plate.  
^ Loosen the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the  
mounting plate, and remove the  
handle.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Open the door, tilt it downwards and  
take it off.  
Keep it in a safe place just in case  
you ever decide to change the door  
hinging back to right hand hinging.  
^ Screw the tappet supplied n into the  
opposite side using the same screw  
o.  
^ Hang the door on hinge pin h and  
then close the appliance door.  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what happens  
next.  
^ Remove cover f, and unscrew hinge  
bracket g.  
^ Fit hinge pin h in the second hole of  
hinge bracket g.  
^ Refit bracket i and cover j turned  
through 180° on the opposite side.  
^ Screw hinge bracket g into the  
opposite side.  
The M4 screw has to be screwed into  
the left hole of the hinge bracket.  
^ Turn cover f through 180°, and fit it  
on the other side.  
^ Turn door support b through 180°,  
pull hinge pin a out, and then fit both  
parts into hinge plate f:  
^ Remove spacer k with a screwdriver  
To do this push hinge pin a the other  
way round through hinge plate f into  
door support b. Swing the door  
support in, push upwards and  
re-assemble with screw c.  
and refit it on the opposite side.  
^ Remove plug l from the door  
bearing bush in the door and refit on  
the opposite side.  
^ Unscrew tappet m.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Align the door with the appliance  
housing using the long slot in hinge  
plate f. Then tighten screw c.  
^ Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b.  
^ Slide the side section of the handle  
d into the guides on the mounting  
plate until it clicks into place.  
^ Refit plinth fascia d, pushing it firmly  
into position.  
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.  
^ With the door open, position cover e  
in the front of the plinth facing, and  
push it firmly into position.  
Refitting the handle:  
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 the handle d  
are at the correct angle and the side  
section does not touch the 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 the two grub screws a with  
the allen key provided until mounting  
plate c lines up correctly.  
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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 b will protrude in front of furniture  
fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by  
51 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 c a  
distance of approx. 36 mm is needed  
on the hinge side between the wall and  
the appliance, so that the door and the  
handle have sufficient space for  
opening.  
600 mm wide appliances can be  
installed into 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 and top box, if fitted, for air  
to circulate.  
A gap of at least 40 mm is required  
between the top of the appliance (or  
top box) and the ceiling 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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