Miele Ice Maker k 21 ui User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Refrigerator  
K 621 Ui  
K 621 Ui-1  
K 622 Ui  
K 622 Ui-1  
It is essential to read these  
operating instructions before  
installing or using the machine,  
to avoid the risk of accident  
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or damage to the machine.  
M.-Nr. 05 238 632  
 
Contents  
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Building in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Changing the door hinging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Appliance door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Freezer compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Building under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Adjusting the plinth depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Fitting a furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Aligning the furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
 
Description of the appliance  
aFreezer compartment *  
fButter and cheese compartment  
bAdjustable shelves (glass or racks *)  
gEgg trays  
cCondensate channel and  
hTemperature selector and  
interior light with  
drain hole  
contact switch  
dFruit and vegetable containers  
iDivider  
eVentilation gap  
jDoor shelves  
* 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 very environmentally friendly.  
Although it is flammable, it does not  
damage the ozone layer and does not  
increase the greenhouse effect. The  
use of this environmentally friendly  
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 coolant  
system are damaged. Leaking coolant  
can damage the eyes.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, read the  
operating 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 operating instructions in  
a safe place and pass them on to  
any future user.  
Correct use  
In the event of any damage:  
- avoid open fires  
This appliance is intended for  
domestic use only for the cool  
storage of food and drinks as well as  
for storing deep frozen food, freezing  
fresh food and for preparing ice.  
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.  
and anything which creates a spark,  
- disconnect from the mains,  
- air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
- contact the Service Department  
for advice.  
The more coolant there is in an  
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  
the mains supply, make sure that  
the rating on the data plate  
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.  
Installation work, maintenance and  
repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably qualified and competent  
persons to ensure safety.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and the  
manufacturer will not be held liable.  
Ensure current is not supplied to the  
appliance while maintenance or repair  
work is being carried out.  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between it  
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. 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 appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the socket  
and the plug has been withdrawn.  
– the mains fuse has been 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).  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
only assured if it has been installed  
and connected in accordance with  
these operating and installation  
instructions.  
This equipment is not designed for  
maritime use or for use in mobile  
installations such as caravans, aircraft  
etc. However it may be suitable for  
such usage subject to a risk  
Use  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
hands. Your hands may freeze to  
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
assessment of the installation being  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
bare hands and never place ice  
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth  
straight from the freezer. The very low  
temperature of the frozen ice or lollies  
can cause frost burn to the lips and  
tongue.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
thawed food.  
Defrosted food should be used up as  
Observe the "use by" dates given  
on food to avoid the risk of food  
poisoning.  
quickly as possible, as food soon loses Storage times will depend on several  
it nutritional value and goes off.  
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen  
after it has been cooked.  
factors, including the freshness and  
quality of the food as well as the  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on food  
manufacturer's packaging on storage  
conditions required, as well as the "use  
by" date.  
Never store explosive materials in  
the appliance. Thermostats  
switching on may produce sparks  
which could present a fire hazard.  
Flammable compounds could explode.  
Do not use sharp edged objects to  
– remove frost and ice,  
Do not use any electrical  
equipment in this appliance, e.g.  
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking  
and explosion!  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice  
trays.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
If storing alcohol with a high  
percentage proof, make sure it is  
tightly closed and stored upright.  
Danger of explosion.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles in the appliance to defrost  
it. These can damage the plastic parts.  
Do not store cans or bottles  
containing carbonated drinks or  
liquids which could freeze in the  
freezer. The cans or bottles could  
explode.  
Danger of injury and damage to the  
appliance.  
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  
health.  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
freezer, make sure bottles are not  
left in for more than one hour.  
Do not use any oils or grease on  
the door seals, as these will cause  
the seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
the plinth or the top of the  
appliance housing unit as this would  
impair the efficiency of the appliance,  
increase the electricity consumption  
and could cause damage to the  
appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is designed for use  
Disposal of your old appliance  
within certain climate ranges  
(ambient temperatures), and should not  
be used outside this range. The climate  
range for your appliance is stated on  
the data plate inside the appliance.  
Installing it in a room with too low an  
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,  
will lead to the appliance switching off  
for longer periods so that it cannot  
maintain the required temperature.  
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 it from the mains, cut  
off the cable and render any plug  
unusable.  
Never use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Pressurised steam could  
reach the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
Be careful not to damage any part  
of the pipework whilst awaiting  
disposal, e.g. by  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
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  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the appliance guarantee.  
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  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ambient room  
temperature is ideal at approx.  
20 °C.  
Where there is a high ambient room  
temperature.  
Temperature setting with With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
a thermostat which is  
approximate  
With a high setting: The lower the  
compartment temperature, the  
higher the energy consumption.  
(set in stages).  
Temperature setting with Cellar section 8 to 12 °C  
a thermostat which is  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
exact to the degree  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer  
than 16 °C.  
(digital display).  
StayFresh zone approx. 0 °C  
Freezer section -18 °C  
Use  
Only open the door when  
necessary and for as short a time  
as possible.  
Frequent opening of the door for  
long periods will cause a loss of  
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 sections to allow  
air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from  
layer of ice one centimetre thick  
has built up.  
reaching the frozen food, and  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
^ 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.  
If the appliance is not going to be used  
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst  
on holiday,  
^ switch the appliance off,  
Important: To ensure correct  
functioning of the appliance, let it  
stand for between ½ and 1 hour  
after transporting it to its final  
location before connecting it to the  
mains.  
^ switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug,  
^ defrost the freezer compartment,  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the doors ajar to air the  
appliance.  
Switching on  
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.  
^ Turn the temperature selector in a  
clockwise direction away from "0".  
The appliance starts cooling, and the  
interior light will come on when the door  
is opened.  
The higher the setting, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
Switching off  
^ Turn the temperature selector in an  
anti-clockwise direction from "1" back  
to the "0" position.  
The cooling system and the interior light  
are now switched off.  
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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  
. . . in the freezer compartment  
(depending on model)  
For freezing fresh food and storing  
frozen food for a long time a  
temperature of at least -18 °C is  
of these micro organisms. Reducing the needed. At this temperature the growth  
temperature reduces their growth rate.  
of micro organisms is generally halted.  
As soon as the temperature rises to  
above -10 °C , the micro organisms  
become active in the food again so that  
it cannot be kept as long. Partially  
defrosted or defrosted food must not be  
re-frozen once it has been cooked as  
the high temperatures achieved when  
cooking destroy most organisms.  
The temperature in the appliance will  
rise:  
– the more often the door is opened  
and the longer it is kept open,  
– if too much food is stored in it at  
once,  
Temperature selection  
– the warmer the food is which is put  
into it,  
Use the temperature selector to select  
the temperature.  
– the higher the ambient temperature  
surrounding the appliance.  
^ Turn the temperature selector to a  
The appliance is designed for use in  
specific ambient temperatures  
(climate ranges). Do not use in  
ambient temperatures for which it is  
not designed.  
setting between 1 and 7.  
The higher the setting the lower the  
temperature in the appliance. A middle  
range setting is usually sufficient.  
However, if frozen food is to be stored  
in the freezer compartment then a  
setting between 4 and 7 is  
recommended to ensure that the  
required temperature in the freezer  
compartment is maintained.  
. . . in the refrigerator  
We recommend a temperature of  
5 °C in the middle of the appliance.  
It is advisable to select a higher setting  
(between 4 and 7) if the door is opened  
frequently, large quantities of food are  
stored in the refrigerator or there is a  
high ambient temperature.  
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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.  
Coldest area  
Do not store cooking oil in the  
refrigerator door.  
Traces of oil can cause stress  
cracks to occur in the plastic  
components in the door.  
The coldest area in a refrigerator is  
directly above the vegetable  
containers.  
Use this for all delicate and highly  
perishable food, e.g.  
Food must not touch the back wall of  
the appliance, as it may freeze to the  
back wall.  
– fish, meat, poultry,  
– sausage products, ready meals,  
– dishes or baked goods containing  
eggs or cream,  
Food which should not be  
stored in a refrigerator  
– fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza or  
quiche dough,  
Not all food is suitable for storing in the  
refrigerator. These include:  
– soft cheese and other dairy  
products,  
– Fruit and vegetables which are  
sensitive to cold, such as bananas,  
avocado pears, papaya, passion  
fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes  
and cucumbers  
– 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  
Warmest area  
The warmest area is in the top section  
of the door. Use this for storing butter  
and cheese.  
– Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan  
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Using the refrigerator efficiently  
Storing food correctly  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
^ Pull the shelves forward as far as  
they will go then lift them upwards to  
remove them.  
^ 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.  
The rear barrier must face upwards to  
prevent food from touching the back  
of the appliance and freezing to it.  
Moving the bottle divider  
(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  
(depending on model)  
In order to accommodate tall items in  
the appliance one of the shelves is  
divided. The front section can be taken  
out to allow space for tall items  
standing on the shelf below.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Using the freezer compartment Home freezing  
Use the freezer compartment to:  
– store frozen food,  
Only freeze fresh food which is in a  
good condition.  
– make ice cubes,  
Hints on home freezing  
– freeze small quantities of fresh food.  
– The following types of food are  
suitable for freezing:  
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,  
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy  
products, pastry, leftovers, egg  
yolks, egg whites and a range of  
pre-cooked meals.  
Storing frozen food  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use by date,  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
– the temperature at which the frozen  
food is being stored in the shop. The  
length of time it can be kept is  
Grapes, lettuces, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
reduced if it has been stored at a  
temperaure warmer than -18 °C.  
To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or box to transport it.  
washed. 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  
cool quickly in cold water. Drain and  
pack ready for freezing.  
^ Store it in the freezer compartment as  
soon as possible.  
Never re-freeze partially or fully  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
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Freezing and storing food  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
- bin bags  
- plastic carrier bags  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
lightly before freezing but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in  
the freezer compartment. This  
causes already frozen food to thaw  
and increases the energy  
Placing food in the freezer  
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of  
the freezer compartment so that it  
freezes through to the core as quickly  
as possible.  
consumption considerably. Allow hot  
foods and drinks to cool down before  
placing them in the freezer  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
compartment.  
Packing  
When freezing, make sure that food  
already frozen does not come into  
contact with fresh food being frozen  
as this could cause the frozen food  
to begin to defrost.  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
Defrosting  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat sealing kits.  
– in the microwave oven,  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them to  
prevent freezer burn on food.  
– in the oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
- plastic clips  
– at room temperature,  
– in the fridge.  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packing or in a  
covered bowl.  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Most vegetables can be cooked while  
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling  
water or hot fat. The cooking time is  
slightly less than that of fresh  
vegetables.  
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily  
from the tray by holding it under cold  
running water for a short while.  
Cooling drinks  
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.  
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure  
bottles are not left in the freezer  
compartment for more than one hour,  
as they could burst.  
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.  
Ice cubes  
^ Press down the release button on the  
ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa-  
ter. Any excess will flow out through  
the outlet.  
^ Now pull the release button up to  
seal the ice cube tray. Place the tray  
on the bottom of the freezer  
compartment.  
^ Once frozen use a blunt instrument,  
for example a spoon handle, to  
remove the ice tray from the freezer.  
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Defrosting  
Refrigerator  
Freezer compartment  
Condensate and frost can build up on  
the back wall of the refrigerator section  
whilst it is in use. These are  
automatically removed and defrosted  
by the appliance.  
(depending on model)  
The freezer compartment does not  
defrost automatically because frozen  
food must not be allowed to defrost.  
In normal use ice and frost will form on  
the evaporator plate. If allowed to  
accumulate, this will impair the  
efficiency of the freezer and increase  
the consumption of electricity.  
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 never blocked so  
that the condensate can flow away  
without hindrance.  
Do not scrape ice and frost off the  
evaporator plate as this can damage  
the evaporator plate and the freezer  
compartment making it unusable.  
The freezer compartment should be  
defrosted from time to time. It must be  
defrosted if a layer of ice approx. 5 mm  
thick has accumulated. It is best to  
defrost when only very little food or no  
food at all is left in the freezer.  
Before defrosting  
^ Remove the frozen food from the  
freezer compartment and place it in  
another freezer or cool box or wrap it  
in several layers of newspaper or  
cloths and place it in a cool place  
until the freezer compartment is  
ready for use again.  
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Defrosting  
To defrost  
After defrosting  
^ Clean the appliance and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
Make sure when cleaning the  
appliance that no liquid gets into the  
condensate drain hole.  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible if food has  
not been placed in another freezer.  
The longer the food is left out at  
room temperature, the faster it  
defrosts.  
^ Switch on the appliance.  
^ Place the frozen food into the freezer  
compartment again.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Open the freezer compartment door.  
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up  
water from defrosting.  
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot  
water (not boiling) can be placed in the  
freezer compartment. Closing the door  
in this instance will help retain the  
warmth and speed up the defrosting  
process.  
We do not recommend the use of  
hot air blowers such as hairdryers  
for defrosting your freezer.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles in the appliance to defrost  
it. These can damage the plastic  
parts.  
Do not use defrosting sprays, or  
de-icers as they could contain  
substances which could damage  
the plastic parts and which may  
cause the build up of gases and  
pose a danger to health.  
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Cleaning and care  
^ Defrost the freezer compartment.  
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.  
^ Take out any removable parts e.g.  
shelves for cleaning.  
Cleaning the interior and  
accessories  
Use lukewarm water with a little mild  
detergent. Accessories and shelves  
should all be hand washed. The butter  
dish is, however, dishwasher safe.  
Door fronts should be cleaned using  
a solution of warm water with mild  
detergent applied with a soft cloth or  
with a suitable cleaning agent for the  
type of door panel fitted.  
^ Clean the refrigerator at least once a  
month and the freezer compartment  
each time it is defrosted.  
Make sure that no water can  
penetrate into the temperature  
selector or into the light.  
^ 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.  
Do not let water get into the  
drainage channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ After cleaning wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth and  
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors  
open to air for a short while.  
Never use steam cleaning  
apparatus to defrost or clean the  
appliance. The steam could attack  
the electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
E-Cloth  
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available  
from the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department, Part Number 980 13530,  
which is suitable for cleaning  
surfaces such as stainless steel,  
glass, plastic and chrome without the  
use of chemicals.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
Before cleaning  
If you are unsure about a particular  
product or need further advice  
please contact your nearest Miele  
Sales office. See back page for  
address.  
^ Switch the appliance off by turning  
the temperature selector to the "0"  
position.  
^ Take any food out of the appliance  
and store it in a cool place.  
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Cleaning and care  
Ventilation gaps  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned on a regular basis with a  
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up  
of dust will increase the appliance’s  
energy consumption.  
Door seal  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seals as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
The door seals should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
After cleaning  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
^ Switch the appliance on with the  
temperature selector.  
^ Place food back in the appliance and  
close the door.  
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Problem solving guide  
Remember that the noise of the  
compressor and the coolant circulating  
in the system is unavoidable.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
Unauthorised repairs could be  
dangerous.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Make sure the temperature selector is  
not set at "0".  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket.  
The following can be corrected without  
contacting the Miele Service  
Department:  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
blown. If it has contact the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . strange noises can be heard after  
switching on the appliance,  
especially after it has just been  
installed.  
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator  
is too low.  
^ Turn the temperature selector to a  
setting closer to "0".  
^ Check to see whether any pieces of  
furniture next to the appliance are  
vibrating whilst the appliance is in  
operation.  
^ Check that the freezer compartment  
door is closed properly.  
^ Has a large abount of fresh food  
been put in at once for freezing?  
This makes the compressor run for  
longer causing the temperature in the  
refrigerator to fall automatically. No  
more that 2 kg of fresh food should  
be frozen at one time.  
Switch the appliance off then:  
^ Check whether the appliance is  
aligned correctly.  
^ Check whether all parts at the rear of  
the appliance are free from  
hinderance. Remove any hinderance.  
^ Check whether the cable clips were  
unclipped from the back of the  
appliance before installation. They  
could vibrate when the appliance is  
operating.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether ventilation gaps in the  
plinth and in the housing unit at the  
top have been covered over or  
become too dusty.  
^ Are all removable parts securely  
located in the appliance?  
^ The appliance door and the freezer  
compartment door have been  
opened too frequenly, or large  
amounts of fresh food have been put  
in at once for freezing.  
^ Are bottles or containers touching  
each other?  
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Problem solving guide  
^ Check that the doors have been  
closed properly.  
. . . the interior light in the  
refrigerator does not work.  
^ Check to see whether there is a thick  
layer of ice in the freezer  
compartment. If there is, defrost the  
freezer compartment.  
^ Has the contact switch got stuck?  
^ Is the temperature selector at a  
setting other than "0"? If it is then the  
bulb may be defective and need  
replacing.  
. . . the frozen food is thawing  
because the freezer compartment is  
too warm.  
^ Disconnect the appliance from the  
mains. Switch off at the wall and  
withdraw the plug from the socket  
(pull by the plug not the cable), or  
disconnect the mains fuse or remove  
the screw-out fuse in countries where  
this is applicable.  
^ The room temperature is lower than  
the ambient temperature for which  
the appliance was designed.  
Increase the temperature in the room.  
Operating in a room which is too cold  
will cause the cooling system to switch  
off for too long causing the freezer  
compartment to become too warm.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper to carefully  
prise it apart.  
^ Reach under the back of the light  
cover and unscrew the bulb (see  
illustration).  
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the  
freezer compartment.  
^ Replace it with a new one.  
Bulb specification:  
220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting  
^ Check whether the door to the  
freezer compartment closes properly.  
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer  
compartment.  
Too thick a layer of ice reduces  
efficiency and increases energy  
consumption.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the floor of the appliance is wet.  
The drain hole has become blocked.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
then contact the Service  
Department.  
To prevent unecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door whilst 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 inside the appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to  
improve our service.  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
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  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate. Please ensure  
that these match the household mains  
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the  
plug.  
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.  
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,  
VDE 0100, Section 739).  
WARNING  
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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Installation  
Ventilation  
This appliance must be built in,  
otherwise it could tip up.  
Air at the rear of the appliance gets  
warm. For the appliance to operate  
efficiently it is important that it is  
Location  
installed in such a way that energy loss  
is kept to a minimum. The niche must  
either be sealed at the back with a  
kitchen furniture panel or the sides of  
adjacent cabinetry and the worktop  
above the appliance must abut the  
kitchen wall behind the appliance. The  
top of the appliance must be fitted  
close to the worktop. The hole for the  
plug and cable to pass through must  
be made as small as possible.  
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 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.  
Ventilation into and out of the  
appliance is through the appliance  
plinth. It must not be covered or  
blocked in any way.  
It should be dusted on a regular  
basis.  
Climate range  
The appliance is designed for a  
particular climate range (ambient room  
temperature), and should not be used  
outside this range. The climate range of  
this appliance is stated on the data  
plate inside the appliance.  
Before installation  
^ Remove any cable clips from the rear  
of the appliance.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
^ Check that all parts at the rear of the  
SN  
N
ST  
T
+10 °C to + 32 °C  
+16 °C to + 32 °C  
+18 °C to + 38 °C  
+18 °C to + 43 °C  
appliance are unhindered.  
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 food deteriorating and  
going off.  
29  
 
Building in dimensions  
Plinth height A depends on the building  
under height:  
With a building under height of  
820 mm the plinth height will be  
between 100 – 170 mm.  
Appliances in climate range ST or T  
require a minimum plinth height of  
120 mm.  
The plinth height is affected by the  
height of the furniture front panel on the  
appliance.  
With a building under height of  
870 mm the plinth height will be  
between 150 – 220 mm. The plinth  
height is affected by the height of the  
furniture front panel on the appliance  
and by the height of the adjustable  
appliance feet.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Before building the appliance in decide ^ Tighten the hinges on the appliance  
on the door hinging. If left hand door  
hinging is required follow the  
instructions below.  
door and fit the stoppers in the free  
holes.  
^ Take the stoppers out of the  
appliance housing and unscrew the  
screws in the appliance housing.  
Refit on the opposite sides.  
Appliance door  
^ Refit the appliance door onto the  
screws and tighten the screws.  
^ Fit hinge covers.  
Freezer compartment door  
^ Remove plugs a.  
^ Unscrew cover piece b.  
^ Unscrew the freezer compartment  
door c, turn it around and refit it on  
the opposite side.  
^ Remove plugs d and fit cover piece  
b into this position.  
^ Loosen screws a in the top and  
bottom hinges.  
^ Cover the holes with the plugs.  
^ Remove the appliance door.  
^ Unscrew the hinges from the  
appliance door b, take the stoppers  
c out of the appliance door, and refit  
the hinges on the diagonally opposite  
side.  
31  
 
Building in the appliance  
Building under  
Adjusting the plinth depth  
Where the building under height is  
820 mm the appliance can be pushed  
straight into the niche. Align the  
appliance beforehand using the  
adjustable feet.  
Where the building under height is  
870 mm the adjustable feet will first  
have to be extended by approx. 50 mm  
using a spanner (SW 30) or suitable  
screwdriver. Then align the appliance.  
^ Loosen screws a by turning them  
approx. 8 to 10 times.  
^ Push the appliance into the niche  
and then align it with neighbouring  
furniture housing units.  
^ Align the plinth facia to neighbouring  
furniture plinths.  
^ Then tighten screws a until a  
resistance is felt.  
^ Loosely secure the appliance to the  
worktop through fixing bracket a.  
The appliance is properly secured to  
the worktop only after the plinth  
depth has been adjusted and the  
furniture door has been fitted to the  
appliance.  
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Building in the appliance  
If there is a continuous plinth in the  
kitchen a ventilation gap will need to be  
made in the plinth for the appliance:  
Fitting a furniture door  
Screw the fixing bracket to the furniture  
door:  
Building-under  
height [mm]  
Dimension H  
[mm]  
820  
870  
60 +1  
110 +1  
The ventilation gaps must not be  
covered over.  
^ Place both fixing brackets b on the  
furniture door such that the narrower  
side is to the hinge side of the door.  
^ See chart below for distances z and  
y:  
z [mm]  
y [mm]  
6
14  
On Miele  
kitchen  
furniture  
5
15  
On non-Miele  
kitchen  
furniture  
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Building in the appliance  
Aligning the furniture door  
^ Plug any holes left in the appliance  
door with the enclosed stoppers d.  
^ Screw the four adjusting bolts b into  
the appliance door until a resistance  
is felt.  
^ Align the furniture door with  
neighbouring furniture doors:  
Height adjustment Y is made by  
turning the upper and lower  
adjusting bolts. A maximum  
adjustment of +/- 3.5 mm can be  
made.  
^ Fit the furniture door onto the  
adjusting bolts by the fixing brackets  
a, the adjusting bolts slot through  
the long holes in the fixing brackets.  
^ Turn the upper adjusting bolts out so  
that a gap of 9 mm is created  
between the appliance door and the  
lower edge of the fixing bracket (see  
small illustration X).  
Side adjustments X are made by  
moving the furniture door to the left  
or right. This is done using the long  
slots in the upper fixing bracket. A  
maximum adjustment of +/- 3 mm  
can be made.  
^ Turn the lower adjusting bolts out so  
After aligning the door tighten the  
locking nuts on the upper adjusting  
bolts.  
that locking nuts c can be fitted.  
^ Tighten locking nuts c on the lower  
and upper adjusting bolts a little.  
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Building in the appliance  
Depth adjustments Z are made by  
turning both lower adjusting bolts. A  
maximum adjustment of +/- 2 mm  
can be made.  
After aligning the depth tighten the  
locking nuts on the lower adjusting  
bolts.  
^ Fit cover strip a as shown.  
To remove the cover strip use a  
screwdriver to apply pressure behind  
the strip.  
^ Tighten all screws which secure the  
appliance to the underside of the  
worktop.  
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