Miele Refrigerator F 1411 Vi User Manual

Operating and Installation  
Instructions  
Freezer  
with Ice Maker  
F 1411 Vi  
en - US, CA  
To prevent accidents  
and appliance damage  
read these instructions  
before  
installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 09 743 780  
 
Contents  
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Stainless steel panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Custom door panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
RemoteVision module installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Preparing the installation niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Sliding the appliance into the niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Attaching the appliance to the installation niche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Preparing the custom door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Attaching and aligning the custom door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
RemoteVision (optional accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using the appliance, follow  
basic safety precautions, including  
the following:  
Electrical Safety  
Before installation, make sure that  
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the voltage and frequency listed on the  
data plate correspond with the  
Read all instructions before  
installation and use to prevent  
accidents and machine damage.  
household electrical supply. This data  
must correspond to prevent injury and  
machine damage. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in doubt.  
Before installation or service,  
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This appliance is intended for  
disconnect the power supply to the  
work area by unplugging the unit,  
"tripping" the circuit breaker or  
removing the fuse.  
residential use only. Use only as  
described in this Operating manual.  
Only use the appliance for its  
intended purpose.  
Do not use an extension cord to  
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connect this appliance to electricity.  
Extension cords do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance  
(e.g., danger of overheating).  
This appliance complies with current  
safety requirements. Improper use  
of the appliance can lead to  
personal injury and material  
damage.  
Be certain your appliance is  
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properly installed and grounded by a  
qualified technician. To guarantee the  
electrical safety of this appliance  
continuity must exist between the  
appliance and an effective grounding  
system. It is imperative that this basic  
safety requirement be met. If there is  
any doubt, have the electrical system of  
the house checked by a qualified  
electrician.  
Keep these operating instructions in  
a safe place and pass them on to  
any future user.  
Only connect power to the  
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appliance when all installation and  
plumbing work is complete.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation  
In appliances with an automatic ice  
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maker, avoid contact with the moving  
This appliance is top-heavy and  
must be secured to prevent the  
possibility of tipping forward.  
Keep the door closed until the  
appliance is completely installed  
and secured per installation  
instructions.  
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with  
the heating element located on the  
bottom of the ice maker. Do not place  
fingers or hands on the automatic ice  
making mechanism while the freezer is  
plugged in.  
The ice cube maker is not suitable  
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for connection to a hot water supply.  
This appliance must be installed  
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and connected in compliance with the  
Do not use water that is  
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installation instructions.  
microbiologically or chemically unsafe  
or of unknown quality without adequate  
disinfection or other treatment before or  
after the filter is used; the filter alone is  
not an adequate safeguard.  
Installation and repair work should  
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be performed by a Miele authorized  
service technician. Work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and may  
void the warranty.  
Use  
Installation must comply with local  
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plumbing regulations and state laws.  
This appliance is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
Do not operate any appliance with a  
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damaged cord or plug, or if the  
appliance has been damaged in any  
manner. Contact Miele’s Technical Ser-  
vice Department.  
– shops, offices and similar work  
environments  
This appliance must not be used in  
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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a  
– by customers in hotels, motels, Bed  
& Breakfasts or similar residential  
environments.  
ship).  
Do not install the freezer in a room  
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This appliance is not intended for  
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outdoor use.  
with too low an ambient temperature,  
e.g., a garage, as this may lead to the  
appliance switching off for longer  
periods so that it cannot maintain the  
required temperature.  
The appliance is only intended for  
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residential use to store frozen foods,  
freeze fresh foods and prepare ice.  
All other uses are prohibited and may  
be dangerous.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Persons who lack physical, sensory  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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de-icers, as they might contain  
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or mental abilities, or experience with  
the machine should not use it without  
supervision or instruction by a  
responsible person.  
substances which could damage the  
plastic parts or which could cause a  
build-up of gases and pose a danger to  
health.  
To reduce the risk of injury, do not  
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allow children to play in, on or near the  
appliance, especially in the door hinge  
area.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seal, as these will cause the seal  
to deteriorate and become porous with  
time.  
After your freezer is in operation, do  
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not touch the cold surfaces in the  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
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freezer compartment, particularly when the plinth or the top of the appliance  
hands are damp or wet. Skin may  
adhere to these extremely cold  
surfaces.  
housing unit, as this can impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and cause  
damage to the appliance.  
Do not refreeze frozen foods which  
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have thawed completely.  
Never use a steam cleaner to clean  
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the appliance. Pressurized steam could  
damage electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
Do not store or use gasoline or other  
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flammable vapors and liquids in the  
vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
Do not deactivate the water filter  
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display.  
Do not use sharp-edged objects to  
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remove frost and ice, or separate  
frozen foods and remove ice trays.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of an old  
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appliance, first make the door latch or  
lock unusable.  
Take off the door.  
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Leave the shelves in place so that  
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children may not easily climb inside.  
Consult with your municipal policy  
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on recycling.  
Be careful not to damage any part of  
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the pipework while awaiting disposal  
by:  
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puncturing the refrigerant  
channels in the evaporator.  
bending any pipework.  
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scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
Your old freezer may have a cooling  
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system that used CFCs  
(chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed  
to harm stratospheric ozone.  
If you intentionally release this CFC  
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines  
and imprisonment under provisions of  
environmental legislation. Make sure the  
CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed  
of by a qualified technician.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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Guide to the freezer  
aDoor shelves (height adjustable)  
bShelves (height adjustable)  
cIce cube maker  
dIce cube container  
eControl panel  
fMain switch to turn the appliance  
On/Off  
gFreezer baskets  
hWater filter  
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Guide to the freezer  
Control panel  
aAccess button "p"  
dOn/Off sensor button for the ice cube  
maker  
bTemperature display  
X colder; Y warmer  
eSensor button for the temperature  
and door alarm*  
Allows you to set the desired  
temperature in the freezer  
fWater filter change indicator*  
cOn/Off sensor button for the  
SuperCool function  
* Only visible when the relevant  
function is activated  
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Before use  
Before using for the first time  
Turning the appliance On/Off  
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and ^ Open the appliance door.  
the accessories with a mild solution  
of warm water and liquid dish soap.  
Dry with a soft cloth.  
If the appliance was transported to  
the installation site horizontally,  
^ Turn the appliance On/Off with the  
leave the appliance standing  
main switch.  
upright for approx. 8 hours before  
connecting it to the electrical supply.  
The main switch is located on the  
This is very important to ensure  
right-side underneath the control panel.  
correct functioning.  
Once on, the appliance begins cooling.  
When the door is open, the interior  
lights come on.  
The access button will light in the  
control panel.  
The preset temperatures (factory  
default settings) are reached after a few  
hours. Do not put any food in the  
appliance until the preset temperatures  
are reached.  
,Turning off the appliance with  
the main switch does not safely  
isolate it from the power supply.  
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Settings  
Using the settings  
Additional settings  
This appliance is operated with the use In the settings mode you can select  
of touch keys activated by a finger. and change functions.  
– An available button will appear white. In settings mode, certain settings can  
be changed. The function possibilities  
– A selected button will appear yellow.  
are described in the respective  
chapters of this manual.  
Overview of the selectable function  
settings:  
^ Touch the access button "p" so it  
turns yellow.  
Function  
Display text  
To enter and exit the  
Settings mode  
c
On the control panel you will see  
additional sensor buttons to operate the  
appliance.  
Temperature unit  
°C - °F  
These buttons allow you to:  
– adjust the temperature,  
(see "Setting the  
temperature")  
– select the SuperCool function, or  
– turn the ice maker On/Off.  
RemoteVision  
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Module settings  
(optional accessory)  
For additional information, see the  
Button sound on/off  
(see "Settings")  
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corresponding sections in this manual.  
No function  
^
^ To leave the settings menu, touch the  
access button "p" so it turns white.  
The last settings entered are stored.  
If the access button is not pressed  
the display will go out after approx.  
30 secs.  
The other sensor buttons now  
disappear from the control panel.  
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Settings  
Turning the button sound  
On/Off  
^ While holding down the X button,  
press the access button "p" once.  
Keep holding the X button down until  
the following appears in the display  
(approx. 5 seconds).  
If you prefer the buttons to be silent  
when touched the button sound can be  
turned off.  
^ Tap the X button until = appears in  
^ Touch the access button "p" so it  
turns yellow.  
the display.  
^ Touch the access button "p" to  
confirm.  
^ Note the position of the X button, but  
do not touch.  
^ By touching the X button, you can  
choose between:  
^ Touch the access button "p" again so  
it turns white.  
= 0 : Button sound is off  
= 1 : Button sound is on  
= – : Return to menu.  
Only the access button "p" is visible.  
^ Place one finger on the position of  
the X button and hold (the X button  
will not be visible).  
^ Touch the access button "p" to  
confirm the setting.  
^ Tap the X button until you see ; in  
the display.  
^ Touch the access button "p".  
You have now left the Custom settings  
mode.  
When you are in the Custom settings  
mode the door alarm is turned off  
automatically. Once the door is  
closed it is reactivated.  
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Settings  
Turning off for longer periods  
of time  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for an extended time (for example,  
during a vacation) some precautions  
need to be taken:  
^ Shut off the water supply line,  
(several hours before switching off  
the appliance)  
^ Take all food out of the appliance  
^ Turn the appliance off  
^ Unplug the appliance  
^ Empty the ice cube container  
^ Clean the interior  
^ Remove and discard the water filter  
(secure the filter cap)  
^ Leave the door open to prevent  
odors  
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Temperature and door alarm  
The appliance is equipped with an  
alarm system, to ensure that the  
temperature does not rise unnoticed  
because of energy loss or an open  
door.  
Turning the temperature alarm Off  
As soon as the alarm condition is  
corrected, the alarm signal turns off  
and the affected zone stops flashing in  
the display. The "alarm" indicator goes  
out.  
The alarm system is always  
operational, it does not need to be  
switched on.  
Temperature alarm  
^ To turn the alarm off early, press  
the "alarm" sensor button.  
If the temperature becomes too warm,  
an alarm sounds and the "alarm"  
indicator turns red and flashes and the  
temperature flashes in the control  
panel.  
The alarm signal turns off. The "alarm"  
indicator remains on until the alarm  
condition is corrected.  
If the temperature in the freezer  
zone reaches 0°F (-18°C) or higher,  
check that food has not defrosted.  
The temperature display shows the  
highest temperature reached during the  
alarm.  
The alarm will sound and the display  
will flash if:  
Door alarm  
If the appliance door is left open, an  
alarm signal will sound and the "alarm"  
indicator will turn red after five minutes.  
– too much warm air flows into the  
appliance, for example when food is  
being loaded, re-arranged, or taken  
out.  
Once the door is closed the alarm will  
turn off and the "alarm" indicator will go  
out.  
– large amounts of food are being  
frozen at once.  
Turning the door alarm Off  
– the power fails.  
To turn the alarm off early:  
As soon as the alarm condition is  
corrected the alarm with turn off and  
the sensor button for alarm will go out.  
^ The "alarm" indicator and signal will  
turn off.  
The alarm will turn off and the "alarm"  
indicator will go out.  
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Setting the temperature  
Setting the temperature  
Temperature range  
The temperature can be set within the  
following range:  
7°F to -11°F (-14°C to -24°C).  
To freeze fresh food and store frozen  
food for an extended period of time, a  
temperature of 0°F (-18°C) is  
suggested.  
^ Touch the access button "p" so it  
turns yellow.  
The room temperature and the  
installation location can affect the time it  
takes for the appliance to drop to the  
coldest temperature. If the room  
temperature is too high, it may not be  
possible for the appliance to reach the  
lowest temperature.  
^ Use the X and Y buttons next to the  
temperature display to set the  
temperature warmer or colder.  
Tap the X and Y sensor buttons to  
raise/lower the temperature 1°, or hold  
it down to move through the  
temperature range more quickly.  
The temperature display on the  
control panel always shows the  
desired temperature.  
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Setting the temperature  
Temperature unit  
^ While holding down the X button,  
press the access button "p" once.  
Keep holding the X button down until  
the following appears in the display  
(approx. 5 seconds).  
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)  
The temperature can be displayed in  
degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).  
^ Touch the access button "p" so it  
turns yellow.  
^ Tap the X button until appears in  
the display.  
^ Note the position of the X button, but  
^ Touch the access button "p" to  
confirm.  
do not touch.  
^ Touch the access button "p" again so  
it turns white.  
^ By touching the X button you can  
select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for  
the temperature display.  
† 0: Fahrenheit  
† 1: Celsius  
–: return to menu.  
Only the access button "p" is visible.  
^ Place one finger on the position of  
the X button and hold (the X button  
will not be visible).  
^ Touch the access button "p" to  
confirm the setting.  
^ Tap the X button until a ; appears in  
the display.  
^ Touch the access button "p".  
You have left the Custom settings  
mode.  
When you are in the Custom settings  
mode the door alarm is turned off  
automatically. Once the door is  
closed it is reactivated.  
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Using the freezer efficiently  
Freezing food  
Placing food in the freezer  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This helps maintain the  
nutritional value, vitamin content,  
appearance and taste of the food.  
Food to be frozen can be placed  
anywhere in the freezer.  
The freezer baskets can hold a  
maximum of 35 lbs (16 kg) of frozen  
food.  
Never refreeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible, it will lose its  
nutritional value and spoil if left for too  
long. Do not refreeze defrosted food  
unless it has been cooked.  
^ Spread the food to be frozen across  
the bottom of the freezer basket or  
across the shelves, so that it will  
freeze through to the core as quickly  
as possible.  
Before placing food in the freezer  
^ When placing items in the freezer,  
make sure the packaging and  
^ When you are planning to freeze  
large amounts of food (more than  
4 ½ lbs [2 kg]), switch on the  
SuperCool function ahead of time  
(see "SuperCool").  
containers are dry, to keep them from  
sticking together when frozen.  
When freezing, try not to let frozen  
food come into contact with  
unfrozen food, this could cause the  
frozen food to defrost.  
This will provide the food already in  
the freezer with a protective boost of  
cold air.  
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Using the freezer efficiently  
Defrosting  
Cooling drinks quickly  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
To cool drinks quickly, switch on the  
SuperCool function. See "SuperCool" for  
more information.  
– in a microwave oven,  
– at room temperature,  
Do not leave bottles in the freezer for  
more than 1 hour, closed containers  
could burst.  
– 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 especially important to  
observe proper hygiene when  
defrosting poultry. Never save the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Drain it away  
and promptly wash the container, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Simply place directly into  
boiling water or hot oil.  
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Using the freezer efficiently  
Freezing tips  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer. This causes already  
frozen food to thaw, and increases  
the energy consumption  
– The following are examples of foods  
suitable for freezing:  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit,  
pastry/dough, leftovers, and a range  
of pre-cooked meals.  
considerably. Allow hot foods and  
drinks to cool down before placing  
them in the freezer.  
– The following examples of foods not  
suitable for freezing:  
Packing tips  
^ Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
Lettuce, radishes, sour cream,  
mayonnaise, eggs in their shells,  
onions, whole raw apples and pears.  
- greaseproof paper  
- cellophane  
– To retain color, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be trimmed,  
washed, and blanched.  
- garbage bags  
- plastic shopping bags  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to a boil, then submerge the  
vegetables in rapidly boiling water  
for 2-3 minutes, depending on type.  
Remove, and plunge into ice-cold  
water to cool quickly. Drain and pack  
for freezing.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer bags/wrap  
- aluminum foil  
- freezer containers  
^ To help prevent freezer burn, expel  
as much air as possible from  
bags, etc., before sealing them.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- plastic clips  
- twist ties  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meats from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer wrap.  
- rubber bands  
^ Mark the package to indicate the  
contents and the date of freezing.  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
freezing. Cooked food can be lightly  
seasoned before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
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SuperCool  
When the SuperCool function is  
activated, the appliance is cooled as  
cold as possible (to a factory-preset  
temperature).  
Switching off SuperCool  
The SuperCool function automatically  
switches off after approx. 52 hours. The  
sensor button turns white, and the  
appliance continues running at normal  
power.  
SuperCool  
The SuperCool function is ideal for  
freezing large quantities of unfrozen  
food. Ideally the function should be  
switched on 4 - 6 hours before the food  
is placed in the freezer.  
To save energy, you can switch off the  
SuperCool function once the food is  
sufficiently chilled.  
If the max. freezing capacity is used,  
24 hours are recommended.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavor and  
appearance.  
^ Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it  
turns white.  
The temperature display returns to the  
original temperature setting.  
Switching on SuperCool  
The appliance now continues running  
at normal power.  
^ Touch the SuperCool sensor so that  
it turns yellow.  
The temperature now begins to fall, with  
maximum cooling performance.  
The new temperature setting appears in  
the display -22°F (-30°C).  
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Ice cube maker  
Once the ice cube container is full, the  
ice cube maker switches off  
automatically.  
For the automatic ice cube maker to  
operate, it must be connected to the  
household water supply. See  
"Plumbing".  
Do not use the ice cube container  
for rapid cooling of food or drinks.  
The ice cube maker may become  
blocked and be damaged.  
Turning on the ice cube maker  
^ Make sure that the ice cube  
container is under the ice cube  
maker, as far as possible.  
Do not use the first three containers  
of ice cubes from the ice cube  
maker.  
Ice cubes will not be produced unless  
the container is completely closed.  
Discard the ice produced in the first  
24 hours after switching on the ice  
cube maker.  
This applies for the very first use,  
and whenever the appliance has  
been out of service for an extended  
period of time.  
^ Touch the sensor button for the ice  
cube maker so that it turns yellow.  
The amount of ice cubes produced  
depends on the temperature in the  
freezer section. The lower the  
As soon as the freezer has cooled to a  
freezing temperature, the ice cube  
container fills with water. Cold air is  
blown directly over the container.  
temperature, the more ice cubes will be  
produced in a given period of time.  
As soon as the ice cubes are frozen,  
they fall into the ice cube container.  
Turning off the ice cube maker  
The ice cube maker can produce  
approx. 120 ice cubes within 24 hours.  
Note: Ice production will vary due to  
your water supply temperature,  
pressure and hardness.  
The water supply line must be shut  
off several hours before the  
appliance or ice cube maker is  
switched off.  
The production volume of the ice  
depends on the temperature in the  
freezer. The lower the temperature the  
more ice cubes produced.  
After the appliance is turned on for the  
very first time, it can take up to 10 hours  
for the first ice cubes to drop out of the  
ice cube maker and collect in the  
container.  
^ Touch the sensor button for the ice  
cube maker so that it turns white.  
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Automatic defrost  
The freezer defrosts automatically.  
The moisture generated in the  
appliance collects in the evaporator. It  
is automatically defrosted and  
dissipated by the condenser  
periodically.  
This automatic defrosting system  
enables the freezer to remain  
permanently ice-free, while ensuring  
that the food stored in the freezer stays  
frozen.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Moving the shelves  
Replacing a door shelf  
The shelves can be adjusted according ^ Start at the top of the slide-rails and  
to the height of the food.  
slide the shelf down into the desired  
position.  
^ Using both hands, grasp the shelf  
from underneath and lift slightly so  
that the rear of the shelf is slightly  
above the mountings.  
Freezer baskets  
For easier loading, unloading, and  
cleaning, the freezer baskets can be  
shifted or completely removed.  
^ Pull the shelf forward.  
^ Move the shelf to the desired height,  
then insert the (rear) hooks into  
place.  
^ Pull the basket forward until  
resistance is felt.  
On the hinged-side of the door is a  
safety lock, which must be turned to a  
horizontal position before the drawer  
can be removed.  
^ Make sure the shelf is level.  
Top shelf  
^ Lift the shelf up and out.  
^ When replacing the shelf, make sure  
that the latches on the corners at the  
back are correctly engaged.  
Adjusting the door shelves  
For easier loading, unloading, and  
cleaning, the door shelves can be  
shifted or completely removed.  
^ Using a suitable object, e.g., coin,  
turn the safety lock to a horizontal  
position a.  
^ Using both hands, grasp the door  
shelf by the frame and tip it slightly  
forward.  
^ On both sides of the basket, pull the  
latches b upward and lift the basket  
out of the freezer.  
^ Slide the tipped shelf up or down  
along the slide-rails, and click it into  
place with the lower hooks.  
Replacing the freezer basket  
^ Make sure the shelf is level.  
^ Fully extend the telescopic tracks.  
^ Lay the basket onto the tracks so that  
Removing a door shelf  
it connects in the front and back.  
^ Slide it upward all the way to the top  
of the slide-rails, until it can be  
removed.  
^ Turn the safety lock back to the  
vertical position.  
^ Slide the freezer basket in.  
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Adjusting the interior fittings  
Ice cube container  
The ice cube container is set on  
telescopic tracks, and can be removed  
for loading, unloading and cleaning.  
^ Slide the container forward until  
resistance is felt.  
^ On both sides of the container, pull  
the latches (see arrow) upward and  
lift the container out of the freezer.  
Push the tracks back into the freezer  
to avoid injury.  
Replacing the ice cube container  
^ Completely extend the telescopic  
tracks.  
^ Lay the container onto the tracks so  
that it connects in the front and back.  
^ Slide the ice cube container  
completely in.  
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Cleaning and care  
To better maintain your appliance  
avoid the following:  
To reduce the risk of electrical  
shock, disconnect the appliance  
from the power supply by shutting  
off the power main, tripping the  
circuit breaker or unplugging the  
power cord before maintenance.  
– cleaners containing soda, ammonia,  
thinners, or chlorides  
– cleaners containing descaling  
agents or lime removers,  
– abrasive cleaners,  
Never use cleaning agents  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
– dishwasher soap (powder),  
– caustic (oven) cleaners,  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides  
or chemical solvents.  
Non-abrasive cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable, as they can cause  
matte areas to appear.  
– scouring pads, steel wool, hard  
brushes,  
– metal scrapers,  
Only use a mild solution of warm  
water and liquid dish soap to clean  
this appliance.  
– eraser sponges,  
– steam cleaning products.  
Glass cleaners may be used to  
clean the exterior. However do not  
allow them to sit or "puddle", this can  
cause damage to the surface.  
Remove the cleaner promptly.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean  
this appliance. Pressurized steam  
could penetrate electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
Do not allow water to get into the  
electronic unit or lights.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
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Cleaning and care  
Before cleaning  
Aluminum frames  
The shelf frames and the door baskets  
are made of aluminum.  
^ Clean the frames with a mild solution  
of warm water and liquid dish soap.  
^ Use the main switch to turn the  
Aluminum is susceptible to  
appliance off completely.  
scratches and nicks, treat with care.  
The main switch is located on the right  
side underneath the control panel.  
The aluminum frames may become  
discolored or otherwise altered if  
soiling is not cleaned away  
promptly.  
^ Unplug the power cord.  
^ Remove any food from the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
Do not use stainless steel cleaners;  
lime removers; scouring pads, such  
as pot scrubbers; or used sponges  
that still contain abrasive cleanser  
residue to clean the frames.  
^ Take out any removable parts,  
e.g., shelves.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
Use a mild solution of warm water and  
liquid dish soap. Wash all accessories  
and drawers by hand. Do not wash in a  
dishwasher.  
^ Clean the appliance as needed.  
^ After washing, wipe down the interior  
and accessories with a clean wet  
cloth, then dry with a soft cloth.  
Leave the appliance door open for a  
short time, so the moisture can  
evaporate.  
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Cleaning and care  
Ventilation slits  
After cleaning  
^ Check the ventilation slits in the base ^ Return all shelves and accessories.  
panel regularly. Remove any  
^ Shut the appliance door, plug in the  
dirt/dust with a vacuum cleaner or  
appliance and turn it on with the main  
brush. Clean as needed.  
switch.  
^ Turn on the SuperCool function. The  
Door seals  
freezer section will cool down  
quickly.  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seals. This may cause the  
^ Once the temperature is cold  
seals to deteriorate and become  
enough, place the freezer baskets  
porous over time.  
containing the frozen food into the  
freezer.  
^ Clean the door seals with warm water  
^ Turn off the SuperCool function on a  
temperature of 0 °F (-18 °C) is  
reached.  
and dry with a soft cloth.  
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Cleaning and care  
Changing the light bulb  
The lighting automatically switches off  
after the door has been open for  
approx. 5 minutes. This is not a fault.  
After the bulb has cooled for a short  
time it will turn on again.  
If the light does not come on when the  
door is opened briefly, the light bulb  
should be changed.  
^ Remove the defective light bulb.  
^ Place the new bulb in the socket.  
Halogen bulb type:  
^ Use the main switch to turn the  
appliance off.  
20 W/12 V/socket GY 6.35.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock,  
disconnect the appliance from the  
power supply by unplugging or  
tripping the circuit breaker.  
^ Slip the rear of the light cover back  
into position, then pull it forward and  
into place.  
Upper lighting  
^ Grasp the front of the light cover with  
both hands, and slide it back.  
^ Carefully pull the cover forward and  
out.  
Never touch a halogen bulb with e  
fingers.  
When inserting a glass halogen bulb  
always hold with a soft cloth.  
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Cleaning and care  
Side lighting  
^ Turn the light cover counterclockwise  
and pull out.  
Never touch a halogen bulb with  
bare fingers.  
When inserting a glass halogen bulb  
always hold with a soft cloth.  
^ Pull the defective light bulb from the  
socket.  
^ Place the new bulb in the socket.  
Halogen bulb type:  
5 W/12 V/socket G 4.  
^ Put the light cover back on and turn  
clockwise into place.  
^ Restore power to the appliance.  
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Water filter  
The appliance is supplied with an  
active charcoal filter which improves  
the taste and smell of ice cubes by  
removing chlorine and other  
substances from the incoming tap  
water.  
Note:  
– After installing a new water filter and  
switching on the ice maker, discard  
the first 24 hours' worth of ice  
production.  
– If the ice maker has not been used  
for a prolonged time discard any ice  
cubes in the freezer, empty the  
container and discard the ice  
Additional water filters are available  
from Miele.  
production of the next 24 hours.  
It is important to change the water  
filter regularly.  
– If the appliance or ice maker have  
not been routinely used for several  
weeks or months, or if the ice cubes  
have an unpleasant odor, change  
the water filter.  
To avoid serious illness or death, do  
not use water that is  
microbiologically or chemically  
unsafe or of unknown quality without  
adequate disinfection or other  
treatment before or after use of a  
filter.  
Water filter change indicator  
The change indicator will appear  
approx. every 6 months depending on  
the quantity of ice produced.  
– When the filter indicator lights red,  
this is an indication that a filter  
change will soon be necessary.  
New water filters (Bypass and Active  
charcoal filters) are available from  
Miele.  
^ When the filter indicator flashes red in  
the display the filter must be  
changed.  
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Water filter  
Exchanging the water filter  
Note: Air trapped in the system may  
cause water and the filter cartridge  
to eject forcefully. Use caution when  
removing.  
^ Remove the cap from the used filter,  
3.  
^ Take a new filter cartridge out of the  
packaging and remove the protective  
cap.  
^ Push the cap onto the new filter  
cartridge, 4.  
^ Push in and rotate the filter cap on  
the base panel of your appliance  
counterclockwise 180°, 1.  
^ Pull the used filter cartridge out of the  
appliance, 2.  
^ Push the filter cartridge with cap, in a  
horizontal position, all the way into  
the opening in the base panel, 5.  
^ Rotate the filter cartridge clockwise  
180° until the cap is in a horizontal  
position, 6.  
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Water filter  
Using an external water filter  
If your household water supply already  
has an external water filter installed,  
leave the standard water filter (bypass  
cartridge) installed in the appliance.  
^ After the filter change the filter  
indicator in the display still flashes.  
The change must be be confirmed in  
the electronic.  
Confirming the filter change  
^ Press and hold the filter change  
sensor button.  
^ At the same time place a finger on  
the access button. Press and hold  
both sensor buttons for approx. 5  
seconds until a beep is heard.  
The water filter change has been  
confirmed and the filter change  
indicator had been reset.  
The filter change indicator goes out.  
^ Close the door.  
After installing a new water filter  
discard the first 24 hours of ice  
production.  
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