Miele 37374921USA Manual

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Page 1 - M.-Nr. 10 117 220en-US

Operating and Installation InstructionsFreezerTo prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read allinstructions before installing for us

Page 2 - Contents

Control panela For turning the entire appliance onand off.b Optical interface(for Service use only)c For turning the SuperCool functionon and offd For

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Explanation of symbolsSymbol Meaning Function0 Safety lock Prevents the user from unintentionallyturning off the appliance, adjusting thetemperature,

Page 4 - Safety with children

a Control panelb Interior lightingc Frost-free unitd Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing traye Freezer drawersf Ice cube drawer with au

Page 5 - Technical safety

Normalenergy consumptionIncreasedenergy consumptionInstallation /maintenanceIn a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed,poorly ventilated room.Protected

Page 6 - Proper use

Normalenergy consumptionIncreasedenergy consumptionUse Drawers and shelves arrangedas they were when theappliance was delivered.Only open the doors wh

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Before first usePackaging material^Remove all packaging material fromthe inside of the appliance.CleaningPlease refer to the relevantinstructions in t

Page 8 - Transport

Turning the appliance off^Touch the On/Off button.If this does not work, the safety lockis activated.The temperature will go out and thepower supply s

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It is very important to set the correcttemperature for storing food in theappliance. Bacteria will cause foodwhich is not stored at the correcttempera

Page 10 - Guide to the appliance

Sets the temperature^Use the two buttons underneath thedisplay to set the temperature.By touching the button:–the temperature will get colder– the tem

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For best results, turn on SuperCoolbefore putting fresh food into thefreezer.Fresh food will be frozen quickly, sothat the nutritional value, vitaminc

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...4Guide to the appliance ...10How to save energy

Page 13 - How to save energy

Your appliance has been fitted with awarning system which ensures that thetemperature in the freezer sectioncannot rise unnoticed and to avoidenergy b

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Door alarmAn alarm will sound if the door is leftopen for too long. The alarm symbol ;will light up.The amount of time until the door alarmis triggere

Page 15 - Turning the appliance on

Certain appliance settings can only beselected in the settings mode.While you are in settings mode, thedoor alarm and any other faultmessages are supp

Page 16 - Turning the appliance off

^By touching the X or Y button, youcan now select whether the safetylock is activated or deactivated:0: the safety lock is deactivated1: the safety lo

Page 17 - The right temperature

^By tapping the X or Y button you cannow select °C.^Touch the OK button to confirm yourselection.The selected setting will be adopted.^ Touch the sett

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Acoustic signals )The appliance has acoustic signalssuch as the sensor tone and the doorand temperature alarms.You can turn the button tone or the doo

Page 19 - Using SuperCool

Display brightness sYou can adjust the brightness of thedisplay to suit the light conditions in theroom.The display brightness can be changedin increm

Page 20 - Temperature and door alarm

Sabbath mode ¬The appliance offers a Sabbath modefor the purposes of religiousobservance.The following are turned off:–the interior lighting when the

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^Touch the OK button to confirm yourselection.The selected setting is applied, the ¬symbol lights up.As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out inthe display af

Page 22 - Selecting additional settings

Freezer drawers on telescopicrunnersSome of the freezer drawers are ontelescopic runners and can beremoved for filling, emptying orcleaning purposes.^

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Turning the ice cube maker On/Off ...34Making a large amount of ice cubes ...34Changing

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Always follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.WARNING!Danger of fireDo not use electrical appliancesinside the food storagecompartments of the appliance

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When removing the upper freezerdrawers, please note:The bottom drawer must alwaysremain in the appliance.When placing food on the shelf,make sure that

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Cooling drinks quicklyWhen cooling drinks quickly in thefreezer, make sure bottles are not leftin for more than one hour; otherwisethey could burst.Us

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For the automatic ice cube maker tooperate it must be connected to thewater supply.Ice cube maker with integratedice cube trayThe automatic ice cube m

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Turning the ice cube makerOn/Off^Touch the settings button.All symbols available for selection willappear in the display and the 0 symbolflashes.^Touc

Page 29 - Freezer drawers on telescopic

If you require a large quantity of icecubes,^replace the full ice cube drawer withthe drawer beside it on the right.The ice cube maker will begin topr

Page 30 - Freezing and storing food

Turning the ice cube makerOn/Off with the On/Off button^Open the ice cube drawer slightly.^ Press and hold the On/Off button aon the ice cube maker– u

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WARNING! Risk of injury anddamage.Do not use mechanical devices orother means to accelerate thedefrosting process, other than thoserecommended by the

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WARNING!Danger of electric shock.Unplug refrigerator or disconnectpower.Danger of fire.Do not damage the refrigerantcircuit.Do not let water get into

Page 33 - Making ice cubes

Rinsing the ice cube makerRinse out the ice cube maker andthe water pipes:– before using for the first time,– if the ice cube maker has not beenused f

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When using the appliance, followbasic safety precautions, includingthe following:Read all instructions beforeinstallation and use to preventaccidents

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^Touch the OK button to confirm yourselection.The selected setting will be saved. Theice cube maker symbol ® will flash inthe display and the indicato

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^Touch the settings button.All symbols available for selection willappear in the display and the 0 symbolflashes.^Touch the buttons for setting thetem

Page 37 - Automatic defrosting

Before cleaning^Turn off the appliance.The display goes out and cooling isturned off.If this does not happen, then thesafety lock is still activated (

Page 38 - Cleaning

Interior and accessoriesClean the appliance at least once amonth.Remove any soiling immediately sothat it does not dry up.^Clean the interior and anya

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Ventilation slits^The ventilation slits should becleaned on a regular basis with abrush or vacuum cleaner. A build-upof dust will increase the energyc

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With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser-vice call.If, having followed the suggestions below, you still canno

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The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,and the temperature in the appliance drops.Problem Possible cause SolutionThe t

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The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,and the temperature in the appliance drops.Problem Possible cause SolutionThe c

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The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods oftime, the temperature in the appliance rises.Problem Possible cause SolutionThe

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Indication in the displayProblem Possible cause Solution"F0 to F9" appears inthe display.There is a fault.^Contact Miele TechnicalService.&q

Page 45 - Frequently asked questions

~Children should be supervised whenthey are near the appliance. Thisappliance is not a toy! To avoid the riskof injury, do not allow children to playw

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Indication in the displayProblem Possible cause SolutionThe alarm symbol; flashes in thedisplay.The temperature in thefreezer has risen higher orfalle

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Interior lightingProblem Possible cause SolutionThe LED lighting isnot working.To avoid overheating, thelighting turns itself offautomatically after a

Page 48

Problems with the ice cube makerProblem Possible cause SolutionYou cannot turnthe ice cube makeron.The appliance is notconnected to the powersupply or

Page 49

Other problemsProblem Possible cause SolutionFood has frozentogether or to thewall.The food packaging wasnot dry when loaded in thefreezer.^Use a blun

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Normal noises What causes themBrrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motorkicks on.Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be hear

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This product is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for California"lead free" compliance.Miele & Cie. KGCarl-Miele-Straße29D-333

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In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself, please contact–your Miele dealeror–Miele Technical Service.See back cover of the this manual

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Demo mode rThis appliance can be presented inretails stores and in showrooms with thehelp of the "Demo mode." The controlsand lighting will

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Switching off Demo modeThe r is illuminated in the display.^Tap the settings button.All symbols available for selection willappear in the display and

Page 56 - Service / Warranty

~If the power cord is damaged, itmust be replaced by a Miele authorizedtechnician in order to protect the userfrom harm.~Do not connect the appliance

Page 57 - Demo mode r

Installation InstructionsInformation is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the mostcurrent product specification, technical &

Page 58

Disposing of the packagingmaterialsThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are

Page 59

Information regarding thewater connectionAll plumbing work should be carriedout by a suitable qualified person, inaccordance with local and nationalre

Page 60 - Installation Instructions

The water connection can be found atthe back of the appliance. The solenoidvalve b has a 3/4" connection thread.The connection parts included wit

Page 61 - Caring for the environment

^ Secure the water line g using theretaining clip j.^ Slowly open the water shut-off valveand check for leaks.^The appliance can now beconnected to th

Page 62 - Plumbing

,Failure to follow theseinstructions can result in death, fire,or electrical shock.Improper connection of theequipment grounding conductormay result i

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The appliance must be connected to anelectrical outlet that is properlygrounded. The electrical installationmust comply with the applicableelectrical

Page 64

To avoid tipping over, the appliancemust be properly installed andsecured.WARNING!Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazarddue to instability of the applia

Page 65 - Electrical connection

VentilationWARNING! Danger of damage fromoverheating. May restrict operation.Keep ventilation openings, in theappliance enclosure or in the built-inst

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Top ventilation cross-sectionThe ventilation cross section at the topof the appliance can be constructed indifferent ways:a directly above the applian

Page 67 - Installation information

~If you store fatty or greasy foods inthe appliance or the appliance door,make sure that no oil or grease leaksonto the plastic parts of the appliance

Page 68

Before installation^Before installation, remove theaccessories bag containinginstallation components andaccessories from the appliance, andremove the

Page 69

Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specifiedventilation cross-sections must be adhered to in order to ensure t

Page 70

The door hinges are factory set so thatthe door can be opened wide.However if the opening angle of thedoor needs to be limited for any reason,the hing

Page 71 - Installation dimensions

Always change the door hinge withthe assistance of another person.The appliance is supplied right-handhinged. If left-hand hinging is required,the hin

Page 72 - Adjusting the door hinge

^ Remove the screws d completely.^ Place the mounting bracket g on theopposite side and loosely screw inthe screws d.^ Remove screws e completely andl

Page 73 - Changing the door hinging

^Now turn over the appliance door sothat outer side faces upwards(hinges remain open).Do not close the hinges. Danger ofinjury.^ Remove the screws k.^

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^ Hang the appliance door f onto thepre-fitted screws d ande, and thentighten the screws d ande.^ Replace the covers a, b, and c.^Refit the locking pi

Page 75

Two people are required to install theappliance.^Install the appliance in a stable, solidhousing unit, positioned on an evenand level floor.^Secure th

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Parts required for installationAll installation parts are number coded.This coding is also used in theinstallation instructions.–Required for installi

Page 77 - Installing the appliance

^ Fit the straps of the compensationstrip a into the strut seats from thefront.^Screw fixing bracket d using hexscrew e to the pre-drilled holes inthe

Page 78

Cleaning and care~Do not use any oil or grease on thedoor seals.They can cause the seals to deteriorateover time.~Never use a steam cleaner to cleanth

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^ Remove the cover f.^ Secure the fastening part g usingscrews h loosely into the topleft-hand side of the appliance. Donot tighten the screws so that

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^ Carefully remove the protective foilfrom sealing strip m.^ Secure the sealing strip m flush withthe front of the appliance on the dooropening side.1

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^Check the position of the fixingbracket at the top and bottom frontedge of the cabinet side wall again.This will help maintain a 1 5/8"(42 mm) d

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^ Push the loose bracket against thecabinet wall.^ Secure mounting bracket j to thehousing unit side wall with screw s.Drill holes in the housing unit

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Only for an appliance with a nicheheight greater than 55'' (140 cm)For additional stability of the appliancein the unit, push the rods suppl

Page 84

Installing the custom doorfrontThe cabinet door must be at least of5/8" (16 mm) thick and not exceed 3/4"(19 mm) thick.The following gap dim

Page 85

^ A gap of 5/16" (8 mm) is set ex worksbetween the appliance door and thefixing bracket. Double check this gapand reset it if necessary.^ Push th

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^Place the door panel with the outerside downwards on a stable surface.^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a linedown the center of the inside of thepanel

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^Open the appliance door.^ Hang the door panel on the threadedbolts h.^ Screw the nuts c loosely onto bolts.^ Close the door and check thedistance bet

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^ While counterholding adjusting boltsh with a screwdriver, tighten nuts con the appliance door with ringspanner j.^ Cover strip k must be completelyh

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~When disposing of the appliance,ensure that the refrigeration circuit isnot damaged to prevent uncontrolledescape of the refrigerant it contains(data

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^Tighten all the screws again.^ Replace top cover o, and click it intoplace.^Replace side covers p, making sureyou hear them click into place.The foll

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M.-Nr. 10 117 220 / 00en-USFNS 37492 iE

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