Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 14 How to save energy..................... 15 Guide to the appliance .................. 17 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Optional accessories..................... 20 All-purpose microfiber cloth ................ 20 Switching on and off ................... 21 Before first use ......................
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Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 38 Various cooling zones ................... 38 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......39 What to be aware of when shopping for food............40 Storing food correctly.................... 40 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone...............
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Contents Cleaning the ventilation grilles................58 Changing the air filter ..................58 After cleaning ......................60 Frequently asked questions ................ 61 Causes of noises .................... 72 Technical Service.................... 73 Plumbing ...................... 74 Information on the fresh water connection ............74 Connecting the water supply ................
They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc- tions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in- correct use of the appliance.
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– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min- utes, and – contact Miele Technical Service. The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
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Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
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Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply. The ice cube maker is not intended to be used with a hot water supply line.
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Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage in- structions. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time. Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Californian statement No. 65 This product contains chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Transport To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator, – kinking any pipework, –...
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
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How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers and shelves are in the original arrangement. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible. Store food cause a loss of coldness.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a For turning off the door or tempera- g Check/fault indicators ture alarm in the freezer section – Temperature alarm in the freezer section b For turning the SuperCool function on and off –...
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Guide to the appliance This drawing is for illustration purposes only. a Control panel b Fan (DynaCool) c Egg tray / Door shelf d Shelf e Refrigerator section interior lighting f Bottle shelf g PerfectFresh zone with adjustable slide controls and Info system h Freezer section interior lighting i Automatic icemaker behind drawer j Freezer drawers...
Guide to the appliance Accessories supplied Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Egg tray care products are available for your ap- pliance. Stainless steel maintenance The stainless steel cleaning cloth is impregnated with stainless steel condi- tioner for optimum cleaning and protec- tion.
Switching on and off Before first use Packaging material Remove all packaging material from Touch the sensor to switch the refrig- the inside of the appliance. erator or freezer section on or off, so that the relevant temperature appears Cleaning and care in the display.
Switching on and off Switching the appliance off When all remaining ice cubes have been produced, touch the On/Off To switch the refrigerator or freezer sensor for the ice cube maker so that section on or off touch the sensor un- the indicator light for the ice cube til the relevant temperature display maker ...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the fridge section and in temperature for storing food in the ap- the PerfectFresh zone pliance. Bacteria will cause food which We recommend a temperature of 39 °F is not stored at the correct temperature (4 °C) in the refrigerator section.
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer In normal operation the display shows the current average refrigerator The temperatures for the refrigerator temperature and the current tempera- and the freezer are set separately us- ture in the warmest part of the ing the buttons for the respective sec- freezer.
The correct temperature If, after this amount of time, the temper- ature is too high or too low, you will need to adjust it again. Touch the Super sensor again. Adjusting the temperature in the Per- fectFresh zone The last selected setting lights up in the display.
The correct temperature Temperature range The temperature can be selected within the following ranges: – from 37 °F (3 °C) to 45 °F (7 °C) in the refrigerator section. – from 7 °F (-14 °C) to -15 °F (-27 °C) in the freezer section. The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can af- fect the time it takes for the appli- ance to reach the lowest tempera-...
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperCool SuperCool function The SuperCool function turns off auto- The SuperCool function can be used to matically after approx. 6 hours. The ap- rapidly reduce the temperature in the pliance will then continue to work at refrigerator section to its lowest setting normal power.
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning off SuperFreeze SuperFreeze function The SuperFreeze function will switch it- For best results, turn on SuperFreeze self off automatically after approx. 30 - before putting fresh food into the 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food freezer.
– the interior lighting when the appli- ance door or freezer drawer is Function test for the ice cube opened, maker (for Miele service use only) – temperature and door alarm, Changing the size of the ice – the temperature display, cubes (see "Making ice cubes")
Selecting additional settings Danger of food contamination! Any interruption to the power supply during this time will not be shown in the display and the appliance will Touch the on and off sensor for the then restart in Sabbath mode. When freezer section to exit Settings mode.
Selecting additional settings Safety lock The lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake. Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode. Activating and deactivating the safety lock ...
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Selecting additional settings The following lights up in the display Changing the temperature unit (Celsius / Fahrenheit) – : The safety lock has been activated, The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). – : The factory default is Fahrenheit °F.
Selecting additional settings The following lights up in the display: Changing the brightness of the temperature display – : The temperature display brightness can The temperature will now be dis- be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in played in degrees Celsius, or the room.
Selecting additional settings The last selected setting lights up in the Changing the door seal heater display. setting If condensation builds up on the door seal for the refrigerator section doors, this can be eliminated by selecting the highest door seal heater setting ( ). ...
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Selecting additional settings Touch the Super sensor again to save Touch one of the sensors for setting the setting. the temperature in the freezer section repeatedly until flashes in the bot- tom temperature display. Touch the on and off sensor for the freezer section to exit Settings mode.
Temperature and door alarm Your appliance is equipped with a warn- if the temperature in the freezer ing system to ensure that temperature remains above 0 °F (-18 °C) for a increases in the freezer section do not long time, check that the frozen food go unnoticed and also prevents energy has not started to defrost.
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if the door or a freezer drawer is left open for more than 3 minutes. As soon as the door or drawer is closed, the alarm sound will stop. Turning the door alarm off early If the acoustic alarm disturbs you, it can be switched off.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Various cooling zones WARNING! Fire hazard! Do not operate any electrical equip- Due to natural air circulation there are ment inside the appliance. This can different temperature zones in the re- cause sparking. frigerator section.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Warmest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The warmest area in the refrigerator section is in the top section of the door. tion Use this for storing butter so that it re- Not all food is suitable for refrigeration mains spreadable and cheese so that it at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-...
Storing food in the refrigerator section What to be aware of when shopping for food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is the most important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the appliance.
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Due to the optimum storage conditions Regulating the humidity level in in the PerfectFresh zone for fruit, veg- the compartments etables, fish, meat and dairy products, food remains fresh for longer, and flavor and vitamins are retained. The optimum storage temperature for fresh food which is not sensitive to the ...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Using a compartment as a dry Using a compartment as a hu- compartment mid compartment If the slide control is set to dry , air hu- If the slide control is set to humid , air midity is not increased.
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone If you are not satisfied with your stored food (for example the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time), check the following: Only place fresh food in the appliance. ...
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the door shelf / bot- Moving the shelves tle shelf The shelves can be adjusted as neces- sary according to the height of the food: Risk of injury! Hold the shelf on both sides and raise Only move the bottle shelves when it slightly so that it can be lifted over they are empty.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) PerfectFresh zone compart- ments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes: Pull out the compartment as far as it will go. ...
Adjusting the interior fittings (freezer section) The lower freezer drawer is used for Freezer drawers freezing fresh food and storing frozen Both freezer drawers can be used to food. The drawer can also be used to freeze fresh food and for storage of store ice cubes.
Adjusting the interior fittings (freezer section) Removing the freezer drawer con- tainers The hanging containers in the freezer drawers can be removed. Lift the container forwards on both sides (1) and push it back slightly to unclip it (2). ...
Freezing and storing food If food is frozen quickly, the cells have Always observe USDA food safety less time to lose moisture, so they guidelines. shrink less. As there is not so much moisture loss, it is easier for the food to ...
Freezing and storing food – Do not season fresh foods or Home freezing blanched vegetables before freezing. Only freeze food that is fresh and in Only season cooked food lightly be- good condition. fore freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices al- Tips for home freezing ters when frozen.
Freezing and storing food Tip: Freezer bags may also be sealed Defrosting using home heat sealing kits. Frozen food can be thawed in various Label the package with the contents ways: and the date of freezing. – in the microwave, Before placing food in the –...
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator section, and switch on the SuperCool function. When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst.
Making ice cubes For the automatic ice cube maker to Danger to health! operate it must be connected to the After first use the first three contain- fresh water supply (see "Fresh water ers of ice cubes must not be con- supply").
Making ice cubes Turning off the ice cube maker Changing the size of the ice cubes The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if The size of the ice cubes produced de- you do not want the appliance to make pends on the volume of the water in- any ice cubes.
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Making ice cubes The water volume set can be altered within the range of to by touching the sensors for setting the temperature in the freezer section. Only change the water volume set- ting by one level and then observe the result.
Automatic defrosting Freezer section Danger of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other The appliance is equipped with a types of aids which are not recom- "NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts mended by the manufacturer to ac- automatically.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Danger of electric shock! Unplug the appliance or disconnect To avoid damaging the surfaces of your it from the power supply. appliance, do not use – cleaning products containing soda, Fire hazard! ammonia, acid, or chloride, Do not let water get into the elec- –...
Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for Interior and accessories cleaning Clean the appliance at least once a Switch the appliance off. month. Clean up any spills, stains or food The temperature shown in the display immediately. Do not allow them to will go out and the cooling system dry and stick to the appliance.
The air vents should be cleaned on a Pull out the lower freezer drawer regular basis with a brush or vacuum completely. cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- Unscrew the ventilation grille. ple).
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Cleaning and care Reset the indicator light for the air fil- ter as follows: Confirm cleaning of air filter Touch the Super sensor again. When the air filter has been cleaned the indicator light for the air filter in the lights up in the display, the indicator display must be reset.
Cleaning and care After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. Reconnect to the power outlet and switch the appliance back on. Switch on the SuperFreeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
Unauthorized installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele autho- rized technician. Problem Possible cause and solution The appliance is not The appliance has not been switched on.
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Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is The ventilation grille in the appliance plinth is ob- switching on more fre- structed or too dusty. quently and for longer Do not block the ventilation grille. periods of time; the ...
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Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Water is collecting on The combination of high air humidity and low ambient the door seal on the re- temperature can result in condensation forming on frigeration section the door seals. doors. ...
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Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. runs at a lower speed, but for longer, when less cool- ing is required. In this way, the running time of the compressor is extended.
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Frequently asked questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The power failure sym- The temperature in the appliance in the previous days bol , appears in the or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or control panel and interruption to the power supply.
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Frequently asked questions Message Possible cause and solution The freezer section The temperature in the freezer section is too high. temperature display and For instance, this could be due to: the Alarm symbol – the freezer drawers being opened too often, flash.
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6 hours after switching the appliance on. "F0 to F5" appears in There is a fault. the display. Contact Miele Technical Service. is lit up in the display The safety lock has been activated. and the appliance can- Turn off the safety lock (see "Selecting settings - not be used.
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Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution You cannot turn the ice The appliance is not connected to the power supply cube maker on. or is not switched on. Reconnect to the power supply and switch the ap- pliance back on.
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Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The ice cube maker is There are a number of plumbed-in household appli- producing only small ances in operation which has reduced the intake vol- ice cubes. ume.
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Close the water shut-off valve immediately! Check whether the water line is damaged. Check whether the water pressure is too high. Contact Miele Technical Service. Unduly high water pressure can cause leakages. The water pressure must be between 22 and...
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There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorized service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light inten- sity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
Causes of noises Normal noises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.
In the event of a fault which you cannot For additional information, please refer easily correct yourself, please contact: to your warranty booklet. – your Miele dealer or See the end of these operating and in- stallation instructions for this tele- – Miele Technical Service.
Plumbing The appliance is only suitable for Information on the fresh water connection to a cold water supply, connection which The appliance must be connected to – is directly connected to the water the mains water supply by a qualified supply in order to ensure a circulation professional.
Plumbing Connecting the water supply Risk of damage! Now move the water line and power Before connecting the water, make cord to avoid damaging them when sure that the appliance is discon- the appliance is pushed into the nected from the electricity supply. niche! The cold water line must be vented ...
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Plumbing Insert the water filter with the de- pression facing downwards towards the adapter . Risk of damage! Do not overtighten the union nut as this can cause damage. Connect the union nut to the sole- noid valve and tighten it. ...
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Plumbing The position of the solenoid valve as shown in this diagram may differ from your appliance. Now connect the water line to the so- lenoid valve. Slowly open the shut-off valve in the water supply line and check the whole water system for leaks.
Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before Danger of electric shock! plugging the appliance into the power The appliance must only be switched supply. This allows coolant and refriger- on when it has been installed in ac- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- cordance with the installation in- ulations.
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Electrical connection The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an in- an emergency so that the appliance can verter such as those used with an au- be quickly disconnected from the elec- tonomous energy source e.g. solar trical supply in case of an emergency.
Installation information WARNING! This appliance must To avoid a build-up of condensa- be built in, otherwise it could tip up. tion and the damage this can cause, refrigerators and freezers should not Install the appliance in accordance generally be installed side by side with the installation instructions.
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Installation information Climate class Ventilation The appliance is designed for use within This appliance does not require aper- a certain climate range (ambient tem- tures for ventilation in the appliance peratures) and should not be used out- furniture. Ventilation occurs via the side this range.
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Installation information Use only the plinth panel with the ventilation slits as supplied for this appliance!
Installation and appliance dimensions Installation dimensions If the appliance is to fit in a niche, check that the unit has the correct dimensions for the niche before installation. 80" (2032 24" (610 mm)* 36" (915 mm) * This value applies to "frameless" installation (see "Installation and appliance dimensions – Frameless installation").
Installation and appliance dimensions Opening angle of the appliance doors When choosing a location for your appliance, please consider the space required for opening both appliance doors. Neither the fitted cabinet door nor the handle have been taken into account with the dimensions shown here.
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Installation and appliance dimensions Flush installation To avoid a collision of the appliance doors with adjacent furniture, please note the following: Thickness of the cabinet door Opening angle of the appliance doors 5/8" (16 mm) No limitation required 3/4" (19 mm) Recommended limitation to 95° * * Use the door opening angle limiter pins supplied (see "Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door").
Installation and appliance dimensions Limiting the opening angle of the doors The door hinges are set to enable the appliance doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the doors needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
Installation and appliance dimensions Repositioning electrical cabling and the pipework for the fresh water supply Electrical connection Position of power cord exit on back of appliance. Please note when repositioning the electrical connection that the length of the power cord is 90" (2280 mm). Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply by an extension cord.
Installation and appliance dimensions Plumbing For a 24" (610 mm) deep building-in niche the opening for the water line must be in the position as shown in the diagram. The water line must be at least 31 1/2" (800 mm) long for this. For niches deeper than 24"...
A stainless steel front panel for this This is the most common type of instal- appliance is available from specialist lation. retail outlets or from Miele Service. Please note, however, that a stainless steel front panel is only available for flush installation (see "Flush installa- tion").
Installation and appliance dimensions Frameless installation For "Frameless installation" please ob- serve a distance of at least 1/4" (6 mm) With this installation type the cabinet to adjacent furniture. doors are a little wider and taller, so that the gaps between the cabinet doors of the appliance and adjacent furniture are slightly covered.
Building in the appliance Two people are required to install the Before installing the appliance appliance. Before installation, remove the bag of Install the appliance in a stable, solid installation and other accessories housing unit, positioned on an even from the appliance and remove the and level floor.
Building in the appliance Load-bearing capacity of the niche Preparing the niche floor Keep the doors to the appliance The floor of the space where the appli- closed until it is fixed inside the ance is to be installed must be flat and building-in niche.
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Building in the appliance Fitting the anti-tip device on a con- crete floor. Now secure the anti-tip device to the wall with the three screws (1/4" x 2-1/8" / 6 x 54 mm). Drill three holes in the floor to match the holes on the anti-tip device.
Building in the appliance Fitting the anti-tip device in a build- For sideways sloping floors ing-in niche deeper than 24" (610 Make sure that the anti-tip device is secured horizontally even with a slop- The guarantee that the compressor ing floor.
Building in the appliance Securing the covers Pushing the appliance into the niche Caution! Risk of damage! Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and water connections. Push the appliance far enough into the niche so that the compressor ...
Building in the appliance Aligning the appliance Aligning the freezer drawer fronts The freezer drawer fronts can be aligned if necessary. Align the appliance at the front via adjustable feet using the spanner supplied, so that it stands upright. ...
Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the Remove the fixing bracket niche Remove the covers from the hinges on both sides. Secure the appliance into the cabinet Remove the fixing bracket covers with two screws each, top and bot- from both refrigerator section doors, tom, above the hinge of both of the then screw them to both brackets .
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Building in the appliance Lay the fixing brackets on the inside Fixing the fixing brackets to of the cabinet doors. Align the brack- the cabinet doors ets centrally and on the lines you have drawn. Secure each bracket to the cabinet doors for the refrigerator section with at least six screws 3/16" x 5/8"...
Building in the appliance Securing the cabinet fronts to Securing the cabinet door to the freezer drawers the refrigerator door The following is only an instruction for fitting one cabinet door. Repeat the fit- ting instructions for the second cabinet door.
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Building in the appliance Draw a line along the lower edge of the fixing bracket. Take the cabinet door off the refriger- ator door. Loosen the washers again and adjust the bolts to align the cabinet door vertically with adjacent furniture.
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Building in the appliance Secure the cabinet door at the bot- tom with the same screws that were previously used to attach the lower bracket to the refrigerator door. Screw the nuts onto the adjusting bolts but do not tighten them yet. ...
Building in the appliance Fitting the air filter and ventila- tion grille Pull out the lower freezer drawer completely. Carefully remove the protective foil from the air filter supplied. Put the cover back into place. Take care not to trap any cords lo- cated at the sides.
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Building in the appliance If the ventilation slits are not kept free and unobstructed the compres- sor will switch on more often and will run for longer. This can cause higher energy con- sumption and to an increased com- pressor operating temperature, which can result in damage to the compressor.
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