Miele KF 2981 Vi Operating and Installation instructions - Page 2

Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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6

Caring for the environment

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Installation

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Installation location

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Climate class

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Installation notes

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Adjoining cabinetry/units

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Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor

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Ventilation

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Side-by-side

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Specifications for the plumbed water connection

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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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Dimensions of the cabinet front

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Building in the appliance

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Before starting

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Tools required

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Weight of cabinet fronts

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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 refrigeration appliance

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Securing the appliance in the niche

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Preparing the cabinet fronts

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Securing and aligning the cabinet fronts

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Securing the covers

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Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick cover

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Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors

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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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Electrical connection

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Saving 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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Miele KF 2981 Vi Operating and Installation instructions - Page 2

Contents, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Caring for the environment, Installation, Saving energy

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Section	Page
Contents	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
Appropriate use	7
Safety with children	8
Technical safety	8
Correct use	10
Cleaning and maintenance	12
Transport	13
Disposal of your old appliance	13
Caring for the environment	14
Disposal of packaging material	14
Disposing of your old appliance	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
Side-by-side	18
. . . with partition wall	18
. . . without partition wall	19
Specifications for the plumbed water connection	20
Installation dimensions	21
Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°/115°)	23
Dimensions of the cabinet front	24
Building in the appliance	25
Before starting...	25
Tools required	26
Weight of cabinet fronts	26
Aligning the installation niche	27
Checking the installation space	27
Before installation	28
Preparing the installation niche	29
Pushing the appliance into the niche	32
Aligning the refrigeration appliance	33
Securing the appliance in the niche	36
Preparing the cabinet fronts	38
Securing and aligning the cabinet fronts	40
Mounting the retaining brackets	43
Securing the covers	45
Mounting the cover in a side-by-side combination	45
Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick cover	47
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors	48
Water connection	49
Information on the fresh water connection	49
The appliance is only suitable for connection to a cold water line, which	49
Installing the water hose to the appliance	50
Electrical connection	51
Connecting the appliance	52
Saving energy	53
Guide to the appliance	55
Main screen	57
Settings mode	58
Symbols in settings mode	59
Accessories	60
Accessories supplied	60
Appliance plug	60
Labels for the MasterFresh zone	60
Water filter (Active charcoal filter)	60
Active AirClean filters	60
Optional accessories	61
Active AirClean filters	61
Water filter (IntensiveClear mesh filter)	61
Water filter (Active charcoal filter)	61
Stainless steel front panel	61
Side-by-side installation kit	61
	61
Before first use	62
Before first use	62
	62
Packaging material	62
	62
Opening and closing the Fridge Zone door	62
Cleaning	62
Choosing the right Door Assistant ( / )	62
Adhering labels for the MasterFresh zone	62
– Humidity-controlled compartment for fruit and vegetables	63
– Dry compartment for food which goes off quickly	63
Inserting the Active AirClean filters	64
Operating the refrigeration appliance	64
Settings mode	64
Starting up for the first time	64
Switching on and off	66
Switching on the appliance	66
Switching off the appliance	66
Turning off for longer periods of time	67
Selecting additional settings	68
Switching / on or off	68
Switching on or off	69
Performing a	70
Switching on and off	71
Switching on the	71
Switching on	72
– Adjusting the intensity	72
– Adjusting the duration of the AutoClose function	72
Switching on	72
– Adjusting the intensity	73
Switching off the	73
Miele@home	73
Availability of the WiFi connection	74
Miele@home availability	74
Miele@mobile App	74
Connecting your appliance via the Miele@mobile app	74
Connecting your refrigeration appliance via WPS	75
Deactivating Miele@home	76
Activating Miele@home	76
Checking the WLAN connection status	76
Setting up Miele@home again	76
Resetting the network configuration	77
Switching off	77
Resetting the settings to their default settings	78
Switching mode on or off	81
Turning on mode	82
Turning off mode	82
Switching on or off	82
	82
Switching on, switching off or resetting	83
Switching on	84
Switching off	84
Resetting	84
Switching on, switching off, or resetting the	85
Switching on the	85
Switching off the	85
Resetting the	86
The correct temperature	87
... in the Fridge Zone and in the MasterFresh zone	87
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool)	87
... in the Freezer Zone	87
Setting the temperature	88
Temperature range	88
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze	89
Automatic SuperCool function	89
Switching on Automatic SuperCool	89
Switching off Automatic SuperCool	89
SuperFrost function	90
Turning on SuperFrost	90
Turning off SuperFrost	90
Temperature and door alarm	91
Temperature alarm	91
Turning the temperature alarm off early	91
Door alarm	92
Turning the door alarm off early	92
Adjusting the interior fittings	93
Moving the shelves in the appliance door	93
Moving the adjustable shelves	93
Removing the hanging drawer	94
Moving the hanging drawer	94
Removing compartments from the Fridge Zone	95
Removing the freezer baskets	95
Removing the dividing panel (depending on the model)	96
Removing the ice cube tray	96
Storing food in the refrigerator section	97
Different storage zones	97
Warmest area	98
Coldest area	98
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section	98
Notes on buying food	99
Storing food correctly	99
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone	100
MastertFresh zone	100
Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator	100
Regulating the humidity level in the humidity-controlled compartment	101
Dry compartment with low temperature	102
Freezing and storing food	104
Maximum freezing capacity	104
What happens when you freeze fresh food?	104
Storing frozen food	105
Home freezing	105
Tips for home freezing	105
Packaging food for freezing	106
Before placing food in the freezer	106
Placing food in the Freezer Zone	106
Storage time for frozen food	107
Defrosting frozen goods	107
Cooling drinks quickly	107
Making ice cubes	108
Switching on	108
Switching off	109
Automatic defrosting	110
Refrigerator section and MasterFresh drawer	110
Freezer Zone	110
Cleaning and care	111
Cleaning agents	111
Before cleaning the appliance	112
Interior and accessories	112
Aluminum frames	112
Cleaning the door seal	113
Cleaning the ventilation gaps	113
Replacing the Active AirClean filters	113
After cleaning	113
Water filter	115
Changing the water filter	116
Using an external water filter	117
Lead-free certificate	119
Frequently Asked Questions	120
Messages in the display	125
Problems with the ice cube maker	127
The interior lighting is not working.	129
Causes of noises	130
Customer Service	131
Contact in the event of a fault	131
Appliance warranty and product registration	131
Declaration of conformity	132