Miele F 29 2 Vi Series Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele F 29 2 Vi Series Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Freezer
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en-US, CA
M.-Nr. 11 508 630

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Freezer To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 508 630...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................14 Installation......................15 Installation location ..................... 15 Climate class ....................15 Installation notes ....................16 Adjoining cabinetry/units................16 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............17 Ventilation ....................... 17 Door hinge...................... 17 Side-by-side ....................
  • Page 3 Performing a Self Test ..................69 Switching on the Door Assistant  ..............70 Switching off the Door Assistant  ..............72 Setting up Miele@home ..................72 Switching off Demo Mode ................76 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........77 Switching Sabbath Mode  on or off ..............79 Switching on, switching off, or resetting the Water Filter Display ....
  • Page 4 Contents Home freezing ..................... 92 Placing food in the freezer................... 93 Making ice cubes ....................95 Automatic defrosting ..................97 Cleaning and care ..................... 98 Cleaning agents....................98 Before cleaning the appliance................99 Interior and accessories ..................99 Cleaning the door seal ..................100 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 6 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. ...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the appliance.  The door hinges can cause injury. Keep children well away at all times.  Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
  • Page 8  If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used.
  • Page 9 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re- placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.  Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line.  DANGER of injury! Never tamper with the movable components on the ice cube maker or the element on the ice cube maker. Correct use ...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance  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.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by 2 people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposing of your old appli- ance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during Electronic and electrical appliances transportation. The packaging materials contain many valuable materials. They used are selected from materials which also contain certain materials, com- are environmentally friendly for disposal pounds, and components which were...
  • Page 15: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation If installation near a heat source is un- Installation location avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance should be installed in a mum distances between the appliance dry, well-ventilated room. and the heat source: When deciding where to install your re- - At least 1 1/4"...
  • Page 16: Installation Notes

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation notes  Risk of damage due to high hu- midity.  Risk of damage and injury due to In environments with high humidity, the refrigeration appliance tipping condensation can build up on exter- over. nal refrigeration appliance panels, This refrigeration appliance is very which can cause corrosion.
  • Page 17: Load-Bearing Capacity Of The Niche Floor

    The refrigeration appliance is sup- plied with a fixed hinge. On no ac- count should you attempt to change the door hinge yourself. If you need to change the door hinge to the other side, please contact the Miele Service department.
  • Page 18: Side-By-Side

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side-by-side If the door hinges of the refrigeration appliances are next to each other, This appliance can be installed side-by- you must take into account the thick- side with another refrigeration appli- ness of the cabinet fronts and door ance.
  • Page 19: Specifications For The Plumbed Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall Specifications for the plumbed water connection - Connection to the water supply must comply with the applicable regula- tions in the country where the appli- ance is being installed. All appliances and systems used to supply water to the refrigeration ap- pliance must also comply with the applicable regulations in the respec-...
  • Page 20: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Position of the electrical and plumbed water connections - The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" (228 mm) above the floor. - The 1/4" (6 mm) plumbed water connection should not be positioned higher than 2"...
  • Page 21 *INSTALLATION* Installation F 2412 Vi 84"-85 3/16" 18 1/16" (458 mm) 24" (610 mm) + cabinet (2,134–2,164 mm) front 3/4"-1 1/2" (19–38 mm) F 2802 Vi, 84"-85 3/16" 30" (762 mm) 24" (610 mm) + cabinet F 2812 Vi (2,134–2,164 mm) front 3/4"-1 1/2" (19–38 mm) F 2902 Vi, 84"-85 3/16" 36" (915 mm) 24" (610 mm) + cabinet F 2912 Vi (2,134–2,164 mm) front 3/4"-1 1/2"...
  • Page 22 *INSTALLATION* Installation 1 3/16" (30 mm) 7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm) 3 3/8" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm) Side view...
  • Page 23: Dimensions When The Appliance Door Is Open (Opening Angle 115°)

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 115°) 3/8" (10 mm) D (with a cabinet front of 3/4" (19 mm)) F 2412 Vi 20 11/16" Cabinet front Door handle 9 5/16" (237 mm) (525 mm) 3/4"-1 1/2"(19– 38 mm) F 2802 Vi, 32 5/8"...
  • Page 24 *INSTALLATION* Installation The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90°; otherwise, the freezer baskets and ice container cannot be removed.
  • Page 25: Dimensions Of The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions of the cabinet front ≥ 4"-5 3/16" F 2412 Vi 17 3/4" (451 mm) 79 7/8" (2,029 mm) (102–132 mm) ≥ 4"-5 3/16" F 2802 Vi, 29 3/4" (756 mm) 79 7/8" (2,029 mm) F 2812 Vi (102–132 mm) ≥ 4"-5 3/16" F 2902 Vi, 35 3/4" (908 mm) 79 7/8" (2,029 mm) F 2912 Vi (102–132 mm)
  • Page 26: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Building in the appliance - Cordless drill Before starting... - TX 20 screwdriver It is essential to read these installa- - Hammer drill tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. - Drill bits in various sizes, depending The appliance should be installed by on materials a suitably qualified tradesman in ac-...
  • Page 27: Weight Of Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Weight of cabinet front Aligning the installation niche Before installing the cabinet front, en- sure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted: Appliance Max. weight of cabinet front F 1412 Vi 130 lb (59 kg) F 2802 Vi, F 2812 Vi 62 lb (28 kg) F 2902 Vi, F 2912 Vi 75 lb (34 kg) ...
  • Page 28: Before Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation The faucet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be  Before installation, remove any ac- easily accessible in an emergency. cessories from the back of the appli- ance.  Check the surroundings for possible ...
  • Page 29 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Do not remove the installation aids  from the appliance door. These will  Unscrew the fixing brackets . be required later for aligning the ap-  With the help of several people as re- pliance in the building-in niche. quired, carefully lift the refrigeration ...
  • Page 30: Preparing The Installation Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the installation niche The anti-tip brackets prevent the refrig- eration appliance from tipping.  Risk of damage and injury due to The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix the refrigeration appliance tipping the building-in niche securely to the over.
  • Page 31 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Risk of injury and damage due to tipping refrigeration appliance. If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too Fixing screws for different uses and high up, they cannot be used to se- types of material are supplied in the cure the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 32: Pushing The Appliance Into The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Pushing the appliance into the niche Push the appliance into the niche, taking care not to damage the power cord and plumbed water connec- tions. If you are installing several refrigera- tion appliances side by side, now se- cure the appliances to one another (see the Installation Instructions for the side-by-side installation kit).
  • Page 33 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Carefully push the refrigeration appli- ance into the niche.  If the refrigeration appliance cannot be pushed into the niche (because the floor is uneven, for example), un- screw the rear feet slightly (see “In- stallation – Aligning the refrigeration appliance”) and slide the refrigeration appliance into the installation niche.
  • Page 34: Aligning The Refrigeration Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the refrigeration appliance The installation aids  on the appli- ance door provide assistance with the alignment of the refrigeration appli- ance in the building-in niche. The installation aids are suitable for a cabinet front thickness of 3/4" or 1 1/2"...
  • Page 35 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: 5/16” (8 mm) socket) or a TX 20 screwdriver .  Position the supplied spacers  on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the appliance.
  • Page 36 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place a level across the installation aids  on the appliance door to check the refrigeration appliance’s alignment.  Unscrew the feet  and  on both  Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- sides at least until the marking on the tachment: 5/16”...
  • Page 37: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Check the alignment of the refrigera- If it is not possible to secure the appli- tion appliance again using the instal- ance at the top, it can be attached to lation aids  and level. the niche with the side fixing plates: Securing the appliance in the niche ...
  • Page 38: Preparing The Cabinet Fronts

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door. Preparing the cabinet fronts  Open the appliance door as far as it will go.  Screw the mounting plate lugs  at the top and bottom to the cabinets/ units adjacent to the appliance. In a side-by-side combination, only the external panels of the two appli- ances can be secured to the cabinet...
  • Page 39 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Remove the nuts and washers  from the threaded bolts  and store them in a safe place – they will be re-  Unscrew the angle trims  from both quired later. sides of the appliance door and place ...
  • Page 40 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Secure the mounting frame  to the top of the cabinet front, using 6 to 10 screws depending on the size. The mounting frame has several differ- ent types of holes to take account of a  Place the cabinet front on a firm sur- variety of cabinet fronts.
  • Page 41 *INSTALLATION* Installation  For inset fronts: only secure the  Now insert the angle trims  on both mounting frame  to the outer frame sides as far as they will go into the with the screws. provided spaces in the mounting ...
  • Page 42: Securing And Aligning The Cabinet Front

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing and aligning the cabinet front  Press the angle trims  into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them on loosely at first. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E. ...
  • Page 43 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the washers and nuts  back in position and tighten the nuts . The cabinet front is now secured.  Align the depth of the cabinet front via the gaps in the angle trims .  Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .
  • Page 44 *INSTALLATION* Installation Mounting the fixing brackets The fixing bracket is used to secure the cabinet front to the bottom of the appli- ance door. Do not mount the fixing bracket until the appliance (or side-by-side combi- nation, if applicable) has been in- stalled and the cabinet front has been aligned.
  • Page 45 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Tighten the screw at the bottom of  Click the cover  onto the fixing the appliance door. bracket.  Install the cover  over the fixing bracket .
  • Page 46: Securing The Covers

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the covers  The top cover  must be assembled as follows before it can be installed:  Place the assembled cover  into the gap above the appliance so it clicks into place. While doing so, slide both parts of the cover together as required.
  • Page 47 *INSTALLATION* Installation Mounting the cover in a side-by-side combination  Insert the joining peg (from the side- by-side kit) halfway into the channel in the cover for the left-hand appli- ance.  Place the second cover onto the pin and press the two covers together. ...
  • Page 48: Securing The Toe-Kick Ventilation Grille And Toe-Kick Cover

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick cover  Fit the cover  to the light contact  Click the toe-kick ventilation grille  switch. onto the bottom of the appliance toe- kick.  If necessary, cut the toe-kick cover to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the toe-kick facing where it touches the floor).
  • Page 49: Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation The appliance is only suitable for Water connection connection to a cold water line, Information on the fresh water con- which nection - is directly connected to the water supply in order to ensure that water is  Risk of injury and appliance circulated in the cold water line.
  • Page 50: Installing The Water Hose To The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Unduly high water pressure in the system can result in damage to the appliance. Install a pressure reducing valve if the water pressure in the system ex- ceeds 116 psi (8 bar). Do not install the system if the water pressure exceeds 120 psi (8.3 bar).
  • Page 51: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the appliance into the power  Risk of electric shock! supply. This allows coolant and refriger- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- The appliance must only be switched ulations.
  • Page 52 *INSTALLATION* Installation If the outlet is no longer accessible after Connecting the appliance installation, an additional means of dis- connection must be provided for all poles. Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all-pole dis- connect device with a contact opening of at least 1/8"...
  • Page 53: Saving Energy

    Saving 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).
  • Page 54 Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
  • Page 55: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance F 2412 Vi a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Interior lighting e Shelves f Ice maker g Ice-cube container h Freezer baskets i Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open) j Water filter...
  • Page 56: F 2802 Vi, F 2812 Vi, F 2902 Vi, F 2912 Vi

    Guide to the appliance F 2802 Vi, F 2812 Vi, F 2902 Vi, F 2912 Vi a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Interior lighting e Shelves f Ice maker g Ice-cube container h Freezer baskets i Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open) j Water filter...
  • Page 57: Main Screen

    (only visible when the SuperFrost function has been switched on) b Temperature display (target temperature) c Sensor control  for setting the temperature d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e Sensor control  for adjusting various settings in Settings mode...
  • Page 58: Settings Mode

    Door Assistant Switch on ( Push2Open Pull2Open ) or switch off (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Miele@home Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- tus (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when , is switched on Demo Mode see “Selecting additional settings”)
  • Page 59 Guide to the appliance  Switch on or off Sabbath Mode (see “Selecting additional settings”)  Water Filter Display Switch on or off or reset (see “Selecting additional settings”) Symbols in settings mode  / Scroll in settings mode or select a setting /...
  • Page 60: Accessories

    (IntensiveClear 2.0 charcoal filter) regularly. Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Water filter (IntensiveClear 2.0 mesh If you wish to install two cabinet fronts...
  • Page 61 Accessories Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webstore, from Miele di- rectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer.
  • Page 62: Before First Use

    Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant Before first use (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the appliance to stand for ap- The Door Assistant helps you to open prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to the appliance door. the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions.
  • Page 63: Operating The Refrigeration Appliance

    Before first use Settings mode  Operating the refrigeration ap- pliance In Settings mode , you can select different refrigeration appliance func- The touch display can be scratched tions and alter their settings to some by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., extent (see “Selecting additional set- pens.
  • Page 64: Starting Up For The First Time

    - Set the Temperature Unit (degrees Celsius) or (degrees °C °F Fahrenheit) - Set up Miele@home  Select Continue if you wish to set up now (to do this, follow Miele@home the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).
  • Page 65: Switching On And Off

    (at least 0°F/-18°C). cool and the interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened. Switching off the appliance Miele will appear, followed by the main  Turn the refrigeration appliance off by screen on the refrigeration appliance pressing the On/Off switch.
  • Page 66: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time:  Turn the appliance off.  Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker. ...
  • Page 67: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings In settings mode , certain settings The display is unlocked briefly so you can be adjusted and functions selected, can adjust the setting as required. Clos- allowing you to adjust the machine to ing the appliance door will reactivate suit your requirements.
  • Page 68: Switching Eco Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Eco Mode  on or  Health risk caused by decom- posing food. The usability and quality of food may Eco Mode is useful when going on vaca- deteriorate if the temperature re- tion, for example, if you do not wish to mains above 0°F (-18°C) for an ex- switch off the appliance completely or tended period.
  • Page 69: Performing A Self Test

     sensor control.  Make a note of the error message(s) displayed.  Contact Miele Service and inform them of the error message(s) on the display.  Confirm the message with OK.
  • Page 70: Switching On The Door Assistant

    Selecting additional settings  Touch the  sensor control to return Switching on the Door Assis- to the previous menu level. tant  – Adjusting the intensity You can choose between the two Door Assistants Push2Open Pull2Open You can also adjust the intensity of the The default Door Assistant is Push2Open function.
  • Page 71 Selecting additional settings – Adjusting the duration of the Auto- – Adjusting the intensity Close function You can also adjust the intensity of the You can also adjust the duration for Pull2Open function. The lower the set in- how long the appliance door will remain tensity, the less force required when open until it closes automatically.
  • Page 72: Switching Off The Door Assistant

     Use the  and  sensor controls to - the Miele@mobile app select and select OK to confirm - a Miele user account You can create your selection. a user account via the Miele@mobile  Touch the  sensor control to return app.
  • Page 73 Your refrigeration appliance‘s password Miele@home availability is its serial number, which can be found The ability to use the Miele@mobile app on the data plate. depends on the availability of the The data plate can be found in the inte- Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 74  Now follow the instructions on the display.  Confirm the process with OK. To be able to use the Miele@home functions, you also have to register your refrigeration appliance in the app.  As soon as your refrigeration appli-...
  • Page 75 Setting up Miele@home again tivate the connection. If you have changed your WiFi network,  In Settings mode , use the  and you can set up Miele@home again for  sensor controls to select your appliance. Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selection.
  • Page 76: Switching Off Demo Mode

    Selecting additional settings Resetting the network configuration Switching off Demo Mode  Reset the refrigeration appliance’s set- Demo mode allows the appliance to tings to the default settings when dis- be presented in the showroom with- posing of your refrigeration appliance, out the cooling system being selling it, or putting a used refrigera- switched on.
  • Page 77: Resetting The Settings To Their Default Settings

    Selecting additional settings Resetting the settings to their default settings  You can reset the refrigeration appliance‘s settings to their default settings. Reset the refrigeration appliance’s settings to the default settings when disposing of your refrigeration appliance, selling it, or putting a used refrigeration appliance into operation.
  • Page 78 ° C Temperature Unit  /  Keypad Lock Switched off  Eco Mode Switched off  Door Assistant Push2open  Miele@home Switched off  Dispenser Unit Switched on  Sabbath Mode Switched off  Water Filter Display Switched on ...
  • Page 79: Switching Sabbath Mode  On Or Off

    Selecting additional settings Switching Sabbath Mode  on - Ice Maker (if previously switched on) or off You can still select: The refrigeration appliance has a Sab- bath Mode to support the observance of - the sensor control for Settings religious customs. mode ...
  • Page 80: Switching On, Switching Off, Or Resetting The Water Filter Display

    Selecting additional settings Switching on the Water Filter Display Switching on, switching off, or  resetting the Water Filter Dis- If the has been Water Filter Display play  switched off once, it must be switched Depending on the quantity of ice cubes on again if required.
  • Page 81 Selecting additional settings Water Filter Display has been switched off. Resetting the Water Filter Display  After you have replaced or cleaned the water filter, you must reset the Water Fil- so that it can be displayed ter Display again after 6 months. If you do not reset the display, it ap- pears again and again.
  • Page 82: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Setting the temperature temperature for storing food in the ap-  Touch the  sensor control to set the pliance. Bacteria will cause food which temperature. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 83: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted from 7°F (-14°C) to -11°F (-24°C). 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- ture.
  • Page 84: Using Superfrost

    Using SuperFrost Turning off SuperFrost SuperFrost function   Touch the  sensor control to set the For best results, turn on the SuperFrost temperature. function before putting fresh food into the freezer. The  symbol is highlighted in color and the temperature value of -22°F Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that (-30°C) is shown in the display.
  • Page 85: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a  Health risk caused by decom- warning system which ensures that the posing food. temperature in the freezer cannot rise If the temperature in the freezer re- unnoticed and to avoid energy being mains above 0°F (-18°C) for a long wasted if the door is left open.
  • Page 86 Temperature and door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. Close the door message also ap- pears on the display. As soon as the door is closed, the alarm will stop and the message on the display will disappear.
  • Page 87: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing or moving the door Removing or moving the shelves shelves Only move or remove the door shelves when they are empty.  Hold the shelf on both sides and raise it slightly so that it can be lifted with the catches over the guide at the back.
  • Page 88: Removing The Shelf Above The Ice Maker

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the shelf above the Removing the freezer baskets ice maker  Open the appliance door as wide as possible. The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° be- cause otherwise the freezer baskets cannot be removed.
  • Page 89: Removing The Ice Container

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the dividing panel Removing the ice container (depending on the model)  Open the appliance door as far as it will go. The opening angle of the appliance door must not be limited to 90° be- cause otherwise the upper freezer basket cannot be pulled out as far as it will go.
  • Page 90 Adjusting the interior fittings  Insert the ice container with the rear- most side first, so that it engages.  Push the upper freezer basket all the way back in.
  • Page 91: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food reabsorb it during the defrosting Always observe USDA food safety process, and very little water collects guidelines. around the defrosted food.  Risk of fire from electrical appli- Storing frozen food ances. Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Operating electrical devices in the frosted food.
  • Page 92: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food - Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
  • Page 93: Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the Unfrozen food should not touch freezer frozen food as this will cause the frozen food to begin to thaw.  When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) of fresh food, switch on the Super- Storage time for frozen food Frost function some time before plac- ing the food in the freezer (see “Su-...
  • Page 94 Freezing and storing food Defrosting frozen goods Cooling drinks quickly When chilling drinks in the freezer, Never re-freeze partially or fully de- make sure that bottles are not left in for frosted food. Defrosted food may only more than one hour. Otherwise they be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
  • Page 95: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes Ice cube production is halted automati- For the automatic ice cube maker to cally as soon as the ice cube container operate, it must be connected to a is full. water supply (see “Installation – Water supply”). The ice maker can make up to approx.
  • Page 96 Making ice cubes Turning off the ice maker The ice maker can be turned off inde- pendently of the freezer zone if you do not want to make any ice cubes.  Close the faucet in the water supply line (approx. 3 hours before switching off the appliance to avoid the build- up of bacteria caused by stagnant water).
  • Page 97: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting  WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically.
  • Page 98: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! To avoid damaging the surfaces of your Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- appliance, do not use: cuit breaker. - cleaning agents containing soda, am- monia, acids, or chloride ...
  • Page 99: Before Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning the appliance Interior and accessories  Turn the appliance off completely by Clean the appliance regularly, or at pressing the On/Off switch. least once a month. Clean up any spills, stains, or food  Take any food out of the appliance immediately.
  • Page 100: Cleaning The Door Seal

     The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dust brush, for example).  Turn the cap of the filter cartridge counterclockwise until it is in the hori- zontal position 1.
  • Page 101 Cleaning and care  Turn the cap of the filter cartridge clockwise until it is in the vertical po-  Rinse the mesh under running luke- sition 6. warm water. Turn the mesh over un- der the running water to clean it on all ...
  • Page 102: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance.  Switch the refrigeration appliance back on.  Switch on the SuperFrost  function for a while so that the freezer zone can cool down quickly.  Once the freezer zone has reached the required temperature, place the freezer baskets containing the frozen food back in the freezer zone.
  • Page 103: Water Filter

    Inten- siveClear 2.0 charcoal filter or clean the IntensiveClear 2.0 mesh filter. New water filters (IntensiveClear 2.0 mesh filters and IntensiveClear 2.0 charcoal filters) are available from Miele Customer Service, from your dealer, or via the internet.
  • Page 104: Changing The Water Filter

    Water filter  Empty the old filter cartridge. Changing the water filter Tip: The old filter cartridge can be dis- Air in the system can cause water to posed of with household trash. gush out and the filter cartridge to spring out when it is removed.
  • Page 105: Using An External Water Filter

    Water filter Once the IntensiveClear 2.0 charcoal fil- ter has been replaced, the water filter display  must be reset using Settings mode  on the display (see “Selecting additional settings – Resetting the Water Filter Display  ”). After inserting a new water filter, dis- pose of all ice cubes produced in the next 24 hours following the change.
  • Page 106 Water filter Performance Data Sheet Model: Miele 07134220 Use Replacement Cartridge 07134220 NSF System Trade name: WFS200MF & WFS210MF NSF Replacement Cartridge No: WFC100MF (for WFS200MF) & WFC110MF (for WFS210MF) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42, 53, 401 for the reduction of the claims listed below.
  • Page 107 Water filter Influent hallenge Reduction ermissible roduct ubstance Average eduction concentration requirement water concentration DEET 1,400 ng/L ± 20% >98.7% 200 ng/L Phenytoin 200 ng/L ± 20% >94.4% 30 ng/L Metolachlor 1,400 ng/L ± 20% >98.7% 200 ng/L Ibuprofen 400 ng/L ± 20% >95.3% 60 ng/L Trimethoprim...
  • Page 108: Lead-Free Certificate

    This product F 2412 Vi/SF, F 28x2 Vi/SF, F 29x2 Vi/SF is tested and certified by This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA against WQA against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” compliance. NSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Strasse 29 D-33332 Gütersloh Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29...
  • Page 109: Frequently Asked Questions

    “Performing a ”). Self Test Test . Your appliance will  Contact Miele Service and inform them of the error be checked for any message(s) on the display. faults or malfunctions. The appliance is not The appliance has not been turned on.
  • Page 110 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov- ing on more frequently ered or become too dusty. and for longer periods  Do not block the ventilation gaps. of time;...
  • Page 111 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The temperature setting is too low. ing on more frequently  Correct the temperature setting. and for longer periods A large amount of food was put in for freezing at of time;...
  • Page 112 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution No alarm sounds de- You have switched off the audible signal. spite the appliance door  Switch the audible signal back on using Settings being open. mode . Sabbath Mode   function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the  symbol is shown on the display.
  • Page 113 Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution The warning sounds The temperature in the appliance has risen signifi- and the message Freezer cantly. temperature too high. Max. This could be due to, for example: appears temperature °C –...
  • Page 114 The voltage level is too high/low.  Observe the connection data under “Electrical connections”.  Contact Miele Service if necessary.  To turn the alarm off, touch the  symbol. The error message does not disappear from the dis- play until the error has been rectified.
  • Page 115 Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution The ice maker is not The refrigeration appliance and the ice maker are not producing any ice switched on. cubes.  Switch the refrigeration appliance and the ice maker on.
  • Page 116 Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The ice maker is only Several household appliances connected to the producing small ice plumbed water connection are in operation, which cubes. has reduced the amount of water being taken in.  Avoid using the dishwasher, washing machine, etc.
  • Page 117 The water intake is faulty. the appliance.  Close the faucet immediately.  Check the water line for damage.  Contact Miele Customer Service.  Check whether the water connection pressure is too high. If the water connection pressure is too high, this can cause leaks (see “Installation –...
  • Page 118 Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service.  Risk of injury from LED lighting. This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury.
  • Page 119: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.
  • Page 120: Customer Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on- line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
  • Page 121: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Frequency range 2.412 GHz – 2.462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...
  • Page 122: Copyrights And Licenses

    Copyrights and licenses Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called open source license for the operation and control of the device/appliance. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected.
  • Page 123 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
  • Page 124 F 2412 Vi, F 2802 Vi, F 2812 Vi, F 2902 Vi, F 2912 Vi en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 508 630 / 01...

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