Miele KF 2981 SF Operating and Installation instructions - Page 2

Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Caring for the environment

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Installation information

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Installation location

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Climate class

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Installation notes

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Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor

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Adjoining cabinetry/units

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Ventilation

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Specifications for the plumbed water connection

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Side-by-side

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Installation dimensions

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Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°)

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Building in the appliance

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Before starting

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Tools required

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Aligning the installation niche

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Checking the installation space

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Before installation

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Preparing the installation niche

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Pushing the appliance into the niche

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Aligning the appliance

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Securing the appliance in the niche

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Securing the base cover plate and the baseboard

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Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors

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Electrical connection

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Water connection

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Information on the fresh water connection

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Installing the water hose to the appliance

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How to save energy

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Guide to the appliance

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Main screen

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Settings mode

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Symbols in settings mode

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Section	Page
Contents	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
Appropriate use	6
Safety with children	7
Technical safety	7
Correct use	9
Stainless steel machines:	11
Cleaning and maintenance	12
Transport	13
Disposal of your old appliance	14
Caring for the environment	15
Disposal of packaging material	15
Disposal of your old appliance	15
Installation information	16
Installation location	16
Climate class	17
Installation notes	17
Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor	17
Adjoining cabinetry/units	17
Ventilation	17
Specifications for the plumbed water connection	18
Side-by-side	19
... with partition wall	19
. . . without partition wall	19
Installation dimensions	20
Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°)	22
Building in the appliance	23
Before starting...	23
Tools required	23
Aligning the installation niche	24
Checking the installation space	24
Before installation	25
Preparing the installation niche	26
Using the installation equipment	26
Securing the installation niche	26
Pushing the appliance into the niche	28
Aligning the appliance	30
Securing the appliance in the niche	32
Securing the base cover plate and the baseboard	33
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors	34
Electrical connection	35
Water connection	37
Information on the fresh water connection	37
The appliance is only suitable for connection to a cold water line, which	37
Installing the water hose to the appliance	38
How to save energy	39
Guide to the appliance	41
Main screen	43
Settings mode	44
Symbols in settings mode	45
Accessories	46
Accessories supplied	46
Appliance plug	46
Labels for the SmartFresh zone	46
Active AirClean filters	46
Water filter (Bypass/Active charcoal filter)	46
Stainless steel front panels	46
Optional accessories	47
Active AirClean filters	47
Water filter (Bypass/Active charcoal filter)	47
Side-by-side merging kit and top frame (KTF)	47
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Before first use	48
Before first use	48
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Packaging material	48
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Opening and closing the Fridge Zone door	48
Cleaning	48
Sticking on the SmartFresh zone labels	48
– Humidity-controlled compartment for fruit and vegetables	48
– Dry compartment for food which goes off quickly	48
Inserting the Active AirClean filters	49
Using the appliance	50
... in settings mode	50
Starting up for the first time	50
Switching on and off	52
Switching on the appliance	52
Switching off the appliance	52
Turning off for longer periods of time	53
Selecting additional settings	54
Switching on or off /	54
Switching on or off	54
Performing a	55
Switching on and off	56
Switching on	57
Switching on	57
- Adjusting the intensity	57
- Adjusting the duration of the AutoClose function	57
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– Adjusting the intensity	58
Switching off	58
Setting up	59
Connecting your appliance via the Miele@mobile app	60
Connecting your appliance via WPS	61
Deactivating Miele@home	61
Activating Miele@home	62
Checking the WLAN connection status	62
Setting up Miele@home again	62
Switching off	63
Resetting the settings to their default settings	63
Switching mode on or off	65
Turning on Vacation mode	66
Turning off Vacation mode	66
Switching On/Off	66
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Switching on, switching off or resetting	67
Switching on	68
Switching off	68
Resetting	68
Switching on, switching off, or resetting the	69
Switching on the	69
Switching off the	69
Resetting the	69
The correct temperature	71
... in the Fridge Zone and in the SmartFresh zone	71
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool)	71
... in the Freezer Zone	71
Setting the temperature	72
Temperature range	72
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze	73
SuperCool function	73
Switching on SuperCool	73
Switching off SuperCool	73
SuperFrost function	74
Turning on SuperFrost	74
Turning off SuperFrost	74
Temperature and door alarm	75
Temperature alarm	75
Turning the temperature alarm off early	75
Door alarm	76
Turning the door alarm off early	76
Adjusting the interior fittings	77
Moving the shelves in the appliance door	77
Moving the adjustable shelves	77
Removing the hanging drawer	78
Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone	78
Removing the freezer baskets	79
Removing the dividing panel (depending on the model)	79
Removing the ice cube tray	80
Storing food in the refrigerator section	81
Different storage zones	81
Warmest area	82
Coldest area	82
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section	82
Notes on buying food	83
Storing food correctly	83
Storing food in the SmartFresh zone	84
SmartFresh zone	84
Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator	84
Regulating the humidity level in the humidity-controlled compartment	85
Dry compartment with low temperature	86
Freezing and storing food	88
Maximum freezing capacity	88
What happens when you freeze fresh food?	88
Storing frozen food	88
Home freezing	89
Tips for home freezing	89
Packaging food for freezing	89
Before placing food in the freezer	90
Placing food in the Freezer Zone	90
Storage time for frozen food	90
Defrosting frozen goods	91
Cooling drinks quickly	91
Making ice cubes	92
Switching on	92
Switching off	93
Automatic defrosting	94
Refrigerator section and SmartFresh drawer	94
Freezer Zone	94
Cleaning and care	95
Cleaning agents	95
Before cleaning the appliance	96
Interior and accessories	96
Aluminum frames	96
Appliance front	97
Cleaning the door seal	97
Cleaning the ventilation grilles	97
After cleaning	97
Frequently Asked Questions	98
Messages in the display	102
Problems with the ice cube maker	104
The interior lighting is not working.	107
Causes of noises	108
Water filter	109
Changing the water filter	110
Using an external water filter	111
Lead-free certificate	113
Technical Service	114
Contact in case of fault	114
Warranty	114
Declaration of conformity	115

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