Operating and installation instructions
Built-in refrigerator
K 122 Ui -1
en - GB
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 07 738 040
Contents
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Building in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Weight of the furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Fitting the plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fitting a furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Drilling positions on framed doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Aligning the furniture door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Guide to the appliance
aLight contact switch
hButter and cheese compartment
iEgg tray
bFreezer compartment
cTemperature selector and
interior lighting
jBottle shelf
dAdjustable shelf
eCondensate channel and
drain hole
fFruit and vegetable compartment
gVentilation grille
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for
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This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Older children may only
use the appliance if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Keep children away from it at all
Correct application
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times and supervise them whilst you
are using it.
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:
– Shops
– Offices and showrooms
– Hostels and guest houses.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store foodstuffs
as well as to store deep frozen food,
freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department for
advice.
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.
The more coolant there is in an
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appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
If the connection cable is faulty it must
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leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
This appliance contains the coolant
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Before connecting the appliance to
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
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.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the coolant
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open flames and anything which
creates a spark,
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
The appliance must be isolated from
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
complies with current local and national isolated from the electricity supply
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
when:
– it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
– the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or the mains fuse has been
disconnected.
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Faulty components must only be
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Installation, maintenance and
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
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repairs may only be carried out by a
Miele authorised person in strict
accordance with current national and
local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
This appliance may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
While the appliance is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
In countries where there are areas
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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
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Do not store cans or bottles
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
Do not store explosive materials in
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which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour, otherwise they
could burst, This could result in injury or
damage.
Do not operate any electrical
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
Observe the "use-by" dates given on
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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
If storing alcohol with a high
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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
Never handle frozen food with wet
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food or to the metal. Danger of
frost burn.
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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– remove frost and ice,
Do not take ice cubes out with your
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bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from – separate frozen foods or remove ice
the freezer. Danger of inury.
trays.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
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thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Never place electric heaters or
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
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de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use any oils or grease on the Disposal of your old appliance
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door seals, as these will cause the
Before disposing of an old
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seals to deteriorate and become
appliance, first make the door latch or
porous with time.
lock unusable.
If storing food which contains a lot of This way you will prevent children from
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fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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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.
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
The appliance is designed for use
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Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
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.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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.
Never use a steam-cleaning
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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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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 ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.
With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
(set in stages).
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
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Only open the doors when
Use
Frequent opening of the doors 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.
Defrosting
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from 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
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting 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. You will meet a
little resistance, but this should be
ignored.
^ Remove the transit fitting from the
appliance, and dispose of it.
^ Place the stopper supplied in the
empty hole.
The cooling system and the interior
lighting are now switched off.
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
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.
This is important for the correct
functioning of the appliance.
^ switch the appliance off,
^ switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^ defrost the freezer compartment,
^ clean the appliance out and
Switching on
^ leave the doors 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,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
^ Turn the temperature selector in a
clockwise direction away from "0".
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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.
– bathwater and other household
thermometers are not very accurate.
It is best to use an electronic
thermometer.
– Do not measure the temperature of
the air in the appliance. The result
will not reflect the temperature in the
food.
– Try to open the door as little as
possible during the measuring
period, as warm room air will enter
the refrigerator every time the door is
opened.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
– the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is placed in it,
. . . in the freezer compartment
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
temperature rises above -10°C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro organisms.
. . . in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C in
the middle of the refrigerator.
If you wish to check the temperature in
the refrigerator,
^ place a thermometer in a glass of
water and then place the glass in the
middle of the refrigerator section.
After about 24 hours, the thermometer
will show the approximate temperature
in the refrigerator.
Please note the following:
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The correct temperature
Setting the temperature
Winter setting (for ambient
temperatures lower than 16°C)
The temperature is set using the
temperature dial.
If the ambient temperature in the room
drops below 16°C, the compressor will
start up less frequently. Under these
circumstances, the freezer can become
too warm, and the food in the freezer
can even begin to defrost.
^ Turn it to a setting between 1 and 5.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
A middle range setting is usually
sufficient.
If this should occur:
However, if frozen food is to be stored
in the freezer compartment then a
setting of between 4 and 5 is
recommended to ensure that the
required temperature in the freezer
compartment is maintained.
It is also advisable to set the
temperature within this range if the door
is opened frequently, large quantities of
food are stored in the refrigerator
section or there is a high ambient
temperature.
^ Press the switch behind the
temperature selector so that the red
mark on the switch is visible.
The interior lighting will come on using
reduced energy, even when the door is
closed, and warm up the refrigerator.
The warmth created by the light being
on causes the compressor to start up
more frequently and thus lower the
temperature in the freezer section
again. The interior light will stay on until
the switch is pressed again, hiding the
red mark.
The freezer can maintain its coldness
using this setting providing the ambient
temperature surrounding the appliance
remains above 10°C. Please be aware
that the appliance will not work
correctly if the ambient temperature
drops below 10°C.
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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
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
cross-contamination of bacteria. The
growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, wrapped.
can be avoided by setting the correct
temperature and maintaining good
standards of hygiene.
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/bottle shelf
The shelves can be adjusted according
to the height of the food.
^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards,
then lift it out.
^ Pull the shelf forwards and then tilt it
downwards to remove it.
^ Replace the door/bottle 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.
Fruit and vegetable
compartment
The rear barrier must face upwards
to prevent food from touching the
back of the appliance and freezing to
it.
^ To access the fruit and vegetable
compartment, slide the cover to the
compartment forwards.
Split shelf
To remove the cover completely,
slide it forwards as far as it will go,
then lift it out.
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is
divided. The front section of the shelf
can be pushed under the rear section.
^ Lift the front section of the shelf
forwards slightly, and then push it
carefully back on the guide under the
rear section.
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Freezing and storing food
Using the freezer compartment Storing frozen food
Use the freezer compartment to:
– store frozen food,
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use-by date,
– make ice cubes,
– freeze small quantities of fresh food.
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
Up to 2 kg of food can be frozen in
24 hours.
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C.
Freezing fresh food
^ Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping,
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or cool box to transport it.
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
^ Store it in the freezer compartment as
soon as possible.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells, which
then shrink.
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.
During the defrosting process, only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells; the rest collects around the food.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
You can tell if this has happened by the
amount of liquid around the food.
If food is frozen quickly, the cells have
less time to lose moisture, so they
shrink less. As there is not so much
moisture loss, it is easier for the food to
reabsorb it during the defrosting
process, and very little water collects
around the defrosted food.
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Freezing and storing food
Home freezing
lightly before freezing, but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
– Do not place hot foods or drinks in
the freezer compartment. This
causes already frozen food to thaw,
and increases the energy
Hints on home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for freezing:
consumption considerably. Allow hot
food and drinks to cool down before
placing them in the freezer
Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, pastry, leftovers, egg
yolks, egg whites and a range of
pre-cooked meals.
compartment.
Packing
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing:
^ Freeze food in portions.
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
Suitable packing material
- plastic freezer film
- freezer bags
- freezer containers
- aluminium foil
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed.
Unsuitable packing material
- wrapping paper
- grease-proof paper
- cellophane
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of
water to the boil and immerse the
vegetables in the fast boiling water
for 2-3 minutes, depending on
variety. Remove, and plunge into
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain
and pack ready for freezing.
- bin liners
- plastic carrier bags
^ Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them, to
prevent freezer-burn on food.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat, and can be stored for
considerably longer.
^ Close the packaging tightly with
- rubber bands
- plastic clips
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
- string or bag ties
- freezer tape.
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat-sealing kits.
– Do not season fresh foods or
blanched vegetables before
^ Make a note of the contents and the
date of freezing on the packaging.
freezing. Only season cooked food
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Freezing and storing food
Before placing food in the freezer
compartment
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away
and wash the container it was in, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
^ Turn the temperature selector to a
middle to low temperature approx. 4
hours before placing fresh food in it.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Placing food in the freezer
compartment
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh
vegetables due to changes in the cell
structure.
^ Place the food flat on the bottom of
the freezer compartment so that it
freezes through to the core as quickly
as possible.
^ Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
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.
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.
^ After 24 hours, turn the temperature
selector back to your normal setting.
Ice cubes
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven,
– in an oven using the "Fan" or
"Defrost" setting,
^ Fill the ice cube tray three quarters
full with water and place it on the
bottom of the freezer compartment.
– at room temperature,
^ Once frozen, use a blunt instrument,
for example a spoon handle, to
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep
other food cold),
remove the ice tray from the freezer.
^ Ice cubes can be removed easily
from the tray by twisting the tray
gently or by holding it under cold
running water for a short while.
– in a steam oven.
Poultry It is particularly important to
observe food hygiene rules when
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Freezing and storing food
Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure
bottles are not left in the freezer
compartment for more than one hour,
as they could burst.
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Defrosting the appliance
Refrigerator section
Freezer compartment
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically.
Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the refrigerator section
whilst it is in use. You do not need to
remove this, as it will defrost and
evaporate automatically with the
In normal use, ice and frost will form on
the evaporator. If allowed to
accumulate, this will impair the
efficiency of the freezer and increase
the consumption of electricity.
warmth generated by the appliance.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Do not scrape ice and frost off, and
do not not use any sharp edged or
pointed instruments to aid the
defrosting process.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to 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.
The freezer compartment should be
defrosted from time to time. It must be
defrosted if a layer of ice approx.
0.5 cm thick has accumulated. It is best
to defrost when only very little food or
no food at all is left in the appliance.
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 store it in a cool place until the
freezer compartment is ready for use
again.
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Defrosting the appliance
To defrost
Do not use defrosting sprays, or
de-icers as they could contain
substances which could damage
the plastic parts and which may
cause a build up of gases and pose
a danger to health.
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.
After defrosting
^ Switch the appliance off.
^ Clean the appliance, and then dry it
thoroughly.
^ Disconnect it 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.
Do not let water get into the
condensate channel and drain hole.
^ Close the appliance door.
^ Insert the plug in the socket and
switch on at the mains. Then switch
the appliance back on.
^ Open the freezer compartment door.
^ Use a sponge or towel to soak up the
defrosted water.
^ Place the frozen food into the freezer
compartment again.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot
water (not boiling) can be placed on a
saucer in the freezer compartment.
Closing the door in this instance will
help retain warmth and speed up the
defrosting process.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to aid the defrosting
process. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Never place electric heaters or
candles etc. inside the appliance to
defrost it. They will damage plastic
components.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids, chlorides
or chemical solvents.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid. Accessories and
shelves should all be handwashed only.
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matt areas to appear.
^ Clean the refrigerator section at least
once a month and the freezer
compartment each time it is
defrosted.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the temperature selector or into the
light.
^ Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that
condensate can drain away
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
clear the drain if necessary.
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and
accessories with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the doors
open to air the appliance for a short
while.
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
Ventilation gaps
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
^ 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.
Before cleaning
Door seal
^ Switch the appliance off by turning
the temperature selector to "0" and
then switching off at the socket and
removing the plug.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal as these will cause the
seal to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
^ Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
The door seals should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
^ Defrost the freezer compartment.
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
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Cleaning and care
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
. . . the compressor 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 gap at
the bottom of the appliance has been
covered over or become too dusty.
^ The refrigerator and freezer
compartment doors have been
opened too frequently, or a large
amount of fresh food has been put in
at the same time for freezing.
unauthorised work.
^ Check that the doors have been
closed properly.
What to do if . . .
^ Check to see whether a thick layer of
ice has built up in the freezer
compartment. If it has, then the
freezer compartment will need
defrosting.
. . . the appliance does not get cold.
^ Make sure that the temperature dial
is not set at "0".
^ Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the socket and switched
on.
. . . the frozen food is thawing
because the freezer compartment is
too warm.
^ Check that the fuse is not defective
and that the mains fuse has not
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele
Service Department.
^ Is the room temperature lower than
the ambient temperature for which
the appliance is designed?
. . . the temperature in the refrigerator
is too low.
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.
^ Turn the temperature dial to a lower
setting.
^ Switch the winter setting on. Press
the rocker switch behind the
^ Check that the freezer compartment
door has been closed properly.
temperature selector so that the red
mark on the switch is visible.
^ Has a large amount of fresh food
been frozen at the same time?
This makes the compressor run for
longer, causing the temperature in
the refrigerator section to fall
automatically. No more than 2 kg of
fresh food should be frozen at one
time.
. . . food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it
apart carefully.
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Problem solving guide
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the
freezer compartment.
^ Fit the new lamp and replace the
cover.
^ Check whether the freezer
compartment door closes properly.
. . . the floor of the refrigerator is wet.
The condensate drain hole is blocked.
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer
compartment.
^ Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole.
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
please contact the Miele Service
Department.
. . . the interior lighting in the
refrigerator section is not working.
^ Has the contact switch become
stuck?
To prevent unnecessary loss of
temperature, it is advisable not to
open the doors while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
If this is not the case, then the lamp is
defective.
^ 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.
^ Reach under the back of the light
cover, and pull the cover off.
^ Unscrew the lamp and replace it with
a new one.
Lamp specification:
220 - 240 V, max. 15 W, E 14 fitting.
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Noises
Normal noises
What causes them
Brrrrr...
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb....
Click....
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr....
Creak ...
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the
appliance expands.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectify
What causes them, and what can you do about
them
Rattling, vibrating
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture: Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.
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After Sales / Guarantee
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– your Miele Dealer
or
– Miele
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance. This
information is given on the data plate
inside your appliance.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described
in these instructions.
Guarantee
For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele. See back cover
for contact details.
In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
delivery. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a
local and national safety (BS 7671 in
the UK).
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
The voltage and frequency 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 protect the appliance with
a suitable residual current device
(RCD).
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).
This appliance must not be connected
to the inverter of an autonomous power
supply, e.g. a solar power system.
When switching the appliance on, a
surge in power could trigger the safety
cut-out mechanism. This could damage
the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy saving devices. These
reduce the energy supply to the
appliance which could then become
too warm. Using such devices could
alter the specification of the product.
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Installation tips
Climate range
This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.
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.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room. It should not
be installed where it is exposed to
direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a
heat-producing appliance such as an
oven or a radiator. The room
Climate range
Ambient room
temperature
SN
N
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
ST
T
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.
Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the cooling system
switching off for too long, causing the
internal temperature in the appliance to
rise with the risk of frozen food
Important: tropical / humid
environments
deteriorating and going off.
During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of cooling
Ventilation
The air inlet and outlet on the appliance
must not be covered or blocked in any
way.
appliances. This condensation will
disappear when humidity levels
drop. For prevention, it is advisable
to install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or an
air-conditioned room.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Before installation
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly.
^ Remove any cable clips from the
back of the appliance.
Please ensure that the appliance is
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and that the
handle is fitted correctly. Should you
require further assistance please
contact your Miele customer service
centre.
^ Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.
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Building in dimensions
With a building under height of
820 mm the plinth height can be set
between 100 - 170 mm.
A furniture front panel is required for
installing the appliance as an
integrated unit. If the appliance is
installed at the end of a run of kitchen
units, a furniture side panel may also be
required, depending on on-site
conditions.
With a height > 100 mm a cutout for
ventilation must be provided in the
plinth (see "Appliance installation").
A building under height of 870 mm is
obtained by adjusting the appliance
feet. This increases the height of the
plinth, which, in this case, can be 150 -
220 mm.
The socket (9) should be freely
accessible and is best positioned to the
side of the appliance.
With a height > 150 mm a cutout for
ventilation must be provided in the
plinth (see "Appliance installation").
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Changing the door hinging
Before installing the appliance decide
on the door hinging. If left hand door
hinging is required follow the
instructions below.
^ Remove stoppers a.
^ Unscrew the hinges b at the top and
bottom of the door and the
appliance.
^ Fit the screws c loosely into the
opposite side.
^ Refit the hinges on the diagonally
opposite side of the door and then
tighten them.
^ Refit the appliance door onto
pre-fitted screws c, then tighten the
screws.
^ Plug the holes with the stoppers a.
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Installing the appliance
Weight of the furniture door
Installation
Before fitting a furniture door, ensure
that the weight of the door does not
exceed the maximum permitted:
Maximum weight of
Appliance
furniture door in kg
K 122 Ui -1
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Fitting a door which is heavier than
the maximum permitted could
damage the hinges.
Preparing the appliance
^ Position the power supply cable a
so that it can easily be connected to
the electricity supply after the
appliance has been built in.
^ Push the appliance into the niche b
until the front edge of the hinge
aligns with the front edge of the
furniture housing unit (marked X on
the drawing).
A
B
Make sure that the mains cable does
not get trapped when the appliance
is pushed into the niche.
^ Bend both fixing tabs at the top of the
appliance forwards as far as they will
go.
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Installing the appliance
^ Increase the height of the appliance
using the adjustable feet until the top
of the appliance lies directly under
the worktop (A).
^ Use the screws supplied a to secure
the appliance to the worktop.
To increase the height
– of the front screw feet a turn them
anti-clockwise with a suitable
spanner.
– of the rear left screw foot insert the
hex nut supplied into the opening at
the front of the appliance b and
using a hex spanner turn it
anti-clockwise.
– of the rear right screw foot insert
the hex nut supplied into the opening
at the front of the appliance c and
using a hex spanner turn it
clockwise.
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Installing the appliance
Fitting the plinth
The height of the plinth facing has to
be altered in the following
circumtances:
To ensure trouble-free operation of
the appliance it is essential to fit the
original Miele ventilation grille.
If the building-under height A = 820
mm and the plinth facing height b is
greater than 100 mm a cut-out has to
be made in the plinth facing.
This also applies to a building-under
height A = 870 mm and plinth facing
^ Remove ventilation grille b by
pressing down the two lugs a and
simultaneously pulling the grille
forwards.
height b greater than 150 mm.
The plinth facing c can be fitted
without being altered in the following
situations:
Building-under
height A [mm]
Dimension H
[mm]
It can be fitted unchanged if the
following dimensions are present:
820
870
100
150
Building-under
Plinth facing
height
b
height
A
[mm]
[mm]
820
870
100
150
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Installing the appliance
^ If the front slat on the facing does not
align with the front edge of the plinth
facing, cut off another slat a.
^ Use pliers to remove the vertical ribs
b.
^ Position the plinth facing along the
run of kitchen units a.
^ Mark the protruding section A on the
ventilation grille bracket a with a
pencil, then take the plinth facing b
off again.
^ Shorten the ventilation grill supports
b by dimension A
^ Cut protruding section A off the
ventilation grille.
(= ventilation grille bracket
overhang).
^ Secure the plinth facing to the run of
kitchen units a.
^ Push the ventilation grille onto the
bracket c.
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Installing the appliance
Fitting a furniture door
If there are no pre-drilled holes in the
furniture door, holes have to be drilled
as shown on the following drawing:
^ Remove screws a from the
underside of the appliance door.
^ Use the screws to secure both
brackets b to the underside of the
appliance door. The brackets must
be flush with the exterior of the
appliance door.
Drilling positions on framed doors
^ Shorten the brackets if necessary.
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Installing the appliance
Aligning the furniture door
^ Screw adjuster strip a to the
furniture door.
^ Loosen the adjusting screws b until
there is a gap of 3.5 mm (see detail).
^ Hang the furniture door onto
adjusting screws b.
^ Align the furniture door with
neighbouring furniture doors:
^ Secure the furniture door at the top
using screws c.
– Height adjustment Y is made by
turning the upper adjusting screw a.
^ Secure the furniture door at the
bottom using two screws d fitted
through the bracket.
– Side adjustments X are made by
moving the furniture door to the left
or right.
– Depth adjustments Z are made by
gently shifting the furniture door
forwards or backwards.
^ First tighten the top adjusting screws
a and b, then the lower screws c.
^ Finally replace covers d and e.
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