Summary of Contents for Miele MasterCool K 2611 Vi
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Operating and Installation Instructions Refrigerators To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en- US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 070...
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 Installation information .................. 14 Installation location ....................14 Climate class ....................15 Installation notes ....................15 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............15 Door hinging ..................... 15 Adjoining cabinetry/units..................
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Performing a Self Test ..................69 Switching on Door Assistant ................70 Switching off Door Assistant ................71 Setting up Miele@home ..................72 Switching off Demo Mode .................. 76 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........76 Switching Sabbath Mode On/Off............... 78 Switching on, switching off, or resetting the Display Active AirClean Filter ..
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Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 87 Different storage zones ..................87 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......88 Notes on buying food.................... 89 Storing food correctly.................... 89 Storing food in the MasterFresh zone ............... 90 MasterFresh zone ....................
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.
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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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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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Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician. Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
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Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream maker) inside the appliance. DANGER of sparking and explosion. 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 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging. DANGER of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo- cate. – Remove the machine doors. – Remove the drawers. – Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside.
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.
Installation information If installation near a heat source is un- Risk of injury and damage. avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance must be built in, oth- mum distances between the appliance erwise it could tip over. and the heat source: Keep the appliance door(s) shut until –...
If you need to change on external appliance panels. the door hinging to the other side, please contact the Miele Technical To prevent this, it is advisable to in- Service. stall the appliance in a dry and/or air-...
A side-by-side merging kit is required mensions for the ventilation grille will for this. This is available from your cause the compressor to turn on Miele dealer or Miele Technical Ser- more often and run for longer peri- vice. ods.
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Installation information The appliances are secured individually in their niche using the supplied instal- lation material. If the partition wall a is narrower than 6 5/16" (160 mm), you will need the side panel heater from the side-by-side installation kit to prevent condensation from forming and any resulting damage.
Installation dimensions – The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9" above the floor. The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency!
Installation dimensions Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 90°) K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation dimensions K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation dimensions K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
Installation dimensions Dimensions when the appliance door is open (opening angle 115°) K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 11 3/4" (299 * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation dimensions K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 14 5/16" (363 mm) * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Installation dimensions K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
Building in the appliance Before starting... Tools required It is essential to read these installa- – Cordless drill tion instructions carefully before starting to install the appliance. – TX 20 screwdriver The appliance should be installed by – Hammer drill a suitably qualified tradesman in ac- cordance with these installation in- –...
Building in the appliance 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: Max. weight of cabinet front K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi 117 lb (53 kg) K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi 79 lb (36 kg) K 2901 Vi, K 2911 Vi...
Building in the appliance Checking the installation niche Before installation Check the installation dimensions. Heavy weight! Check the position of the electrical This appliance is very heavy and can connections (see “Electrical connec- tip forwards when the door is open. tion”).
Building in the appliance The appliance can be rolled along the floor using the wheels at the back. Preparing the installation niche Keep the appliance door closed until the appliance is secured inside the niche! Risk of tipping over! The installation niche must be se- cured to the wall behind it with sev- eral screws.
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Building in the appliance Securing the installation niche The provided anti-tip brackets en- sure the installation niche is securely fixed to the wall. Make sure that the gap between the appliance's rear wall and the installa- tion niche does not exceed 2"...
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Building in the appliance Retaining screws for different uses and types of material are supplied in the accompanying pack: Securing with a wooden wedge Secure the installation niche to the wall using the anti-tip brackets . Securing to a concrete wall Securing to a wooden wall...
Building in the appliance Affix edge protection to the adja- Pushing the appliance into the cent cabinet fronts. niche Insert the plug connector at the back Then push the appliance into the of the appliance (see “Electrical con- niche, taking care not to damage the nection”).
Building in the appliance Aligning the appliance Align the appliance with neighboring cabinet fronts as described below. Cabinet-front thickness of 1 1/2" (38 mm) The installation aids on the appli- ance door are suitable for a cabinet- front thickness of 3/4" (19 mm) or Cabinet-front thickness of 3/4"...
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Building in the appliance The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad- justed from the front: Risk of damage! Do not under any circumstances use a cordless screwdriver to adjust the front and rear feet. ...
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Building in the appliance Place a spirit level across the installa- tion aids on the appliance door to check the appliance’s alignment. Unscrew the feet and on both sides at least until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned with the required 1 1/4"...
Building in the appliance If it is not possible to secure the appli- Securing the appliance in the ance at the top, it can be attached to niche the niche with the side fixing plates: Open out the side fixing lugs . ...
Building in the appliance Open the appliance door. Preparing the cabinet fronts Open the appliance door as far as it will go. Screw the fixing 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...
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Building in the appliance Close the appliance door. Place the cabinet front on a firm sur- face, with the external side facing Measure the gap X between the ad- downwards (place on a blanket or justing bar and the upper edge of the similar to avoid it becoming adjacent cabinet front.
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Building in the appliance Secure the fixing frame to the top of the cabinet front, using 6 – 10 screws depending on the size: The fixing frame has several different If you are using a metal strip, always types of holes to take account of a va- pay attention to the length of the riety of cabinet fronts.
Building in the appliance Securing and aligning the cabi- net front Open the appliance door and hang Now insert the angle trims as far the cabinet front on its frame onto as they will go into the provided spa- the threaded bolts .
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Building in the appliance Place the spacers on top of the cabinet front on both sides. Now tighten the screws in the angle trims . Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet doors.
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Building in the appliance Remove the spacers from the cab- inet front. Mounting the fixing bracket 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...
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Building in the appliance Tighten the screw at the bottom of the appliance door. Screw the fixing bracket securely to the cabinet front. Install the cover to the fixing bracket .
Building in the appliance Cover viewed from the side Click the cover onto the fixing bracket. 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.
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Building in the appliance 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.
Building in the appliance Do not cover the vents in the appli- ance toe-kick. This will damage the appliance! 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).
Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before Risk 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 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"...
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 arranged as they were when the appliance was de- livered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
Guide to the appliance a Display b On/Off switch c Door shelves in the appliance door d Holder for the Active AirClean filter e Shelves f Hanging drawer g Interior lighting h Fruit and vegetable drawer i Moisture regulator j Humidity-controlled compartment with moisture regulator for fruit and vegeta- bles k Dry compartment with temperature adjustment for meat and fish l Automatic door opening (Push2Open/ Pull2Open mechanism)
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Guide to the appliance The dry compartment in the MasterFresh zone fulfills the requirements of a cold storage compartment according to EN ISO 15502.
(only visible when the Automatic SuperCool 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...
Switch on ( Push2Open Pull2Open ) or switch off (see “Selecting additional settings”) Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- Miele@home (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Switch off Demo Mode * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)
Guide to the appliance Switch on or off or reset Display Active Air- Clean Filter (see “Selecting additional settings”) Symbols in settings mode / Scroll in settings mode or select a setting / Change a setting (e.g., display brightness) Confirm a setting ...
Accessories Active AirClean filters Accessories supplied This Active AirClean filters neutralize Appliance plug unpleasant odors in the refrigerator sec- tion for optimal air quality. Labels for the MasterFresh zone Each type of food has its own charac- The holder for the Active AirClean fil- teristics which determine the specific ters is in the refrigerator section.
Accessories Hinge pockets Optional accessories The hinge pockets can be used to A range of useful Miele accessories and change the door hinging on the appli- care products are available for your ap- ance. pliance. The door hinging must only be replaced Active AirClean filters by Miele Technical Service.
Before first use Select the Before first use Push2Open Door Assistant if your ap- Allow the appliance to stand for ap- pliance has a handle-free cabinet prox. 1 hour prior to connecting it to front. the power supply. Sticking on the MasterFresh zone la- This will help prevent any malfunc- bels tions.
Before first use Remove the label from the foil and Inserting the Active AirClean filters stick it onto the frame of the dry com- Your refrigeration appliance is equipped partment (see “Product description”). with 2 Active AirClean filters which neu- tralize unpleasant odors in the Fridge Tip: If you are not satisfied with the po- Zone.
Touch the symbol to open settings interior lighting will come on when the mode. appliance door is opened. Use the arrow buttons and to Miele will then appear in the appliance select the function whose settings display. you wish to adjust.
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Before first use Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele@home now (to do this, following the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings”, section “Set up Miele@home”). Select Skip if you would prefer to set later. Miele@home ...
Selecting additional settings In settings mode , certain settings Adjusting the temperature in can be adjusted and functions selected, the MasterFresh zone (dry allowing you to adjust the machine to compartment) suit your requirements. In settings mode , use the and The following section only describe the arrow buttons to select MasterFresh...
Selecting additional settings Switching Eco Mode on or off Performing a Self Test Perform a Self Test if you are concerned that your appliance is not working prop- Eco Mode is useful when going on va- erly and want to check if it is suffering cation if for example you do not wish to from any problems.
Selecting additional settings Touch the sensor control to return The main screen appears on the display again. to the previous menu level. - Adjusting the intensity Switching on Door Assistant You can also adjust the intensity of the You can choose between the two Door Push2Open function.
Selecting additional settings Switching off Door Assistant To protect against inadvertent open- ing: if you do not pull the appliance In settings mode , use the and open, it will close again by itself after a arrow buttons to select Door Assistant duration defined by you (see “Set Au- and select OK to confirm your selec-...
To use this feature, you will need: – a WiFi network – the Miele@mobile app – a Miele user account. The user ac- count can be created via the Please observe and follow the safety Miele@mobile app. information and warnings in these...
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Confirm your selection with OK. Use the and arrow buttons to select via the App and touch OK to confirm your selection. Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- low the instructions in the app.
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The symbol will go out in the display. play. Confirm the process with OK. To be able to use the Miele@home functions, you also have to register your appliance in the app. As soon as your appliance has been...
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Selecting additional settings Activating Miele@home Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, If you have already activated you can set up Miele@home again for Miele@home and then disconnected your appliance. the connection, you can still reactivate the connection.
Selecting additional settings Switching off Demo Mode Resetting the settings to their default settings Demo mode allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom with- You can reset the appliance's settings out the cooling system being to their default settings. switched on.
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Keypad Lock 32°F (0°C) Master- (2 of 5 segments) Fresh Switched off Eco Mode Push2open Door As- sistant Switched off Miele@ho Switched off Sabbath Mode Switched on Display Ac- tive Air- Clean Filter...
Selecting additional settings – The Automatic SuperCool function (if Switching Sabbath Mode On/ previously switched on) You can still select: The appliance offers a Sabbath Mode for the purposes of religious obser- – The sensor control for Settings vance. Mode so that Sabbath mode can be switched off.
Active AirClean Filter ”). The has Display Active AirClean Filter New Active AirClean filters are avail- been switched off. able from Miele Technical Service, Resetting the Display Active AirClean your Miele dealer, or online. Filter The must be Display Active AirClean Filter reset each time the filter is replaced, so that it is displayed again after 6 months.
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Selecting additional settings Use the and arrow buttons to select Reset and touch OK to confirm your selection. Change Active AirClean Filter message disappears from the display. Display Active AirClean Filter has been reset.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Automatic cold air circulation temperature for storing food in the ap- (DynaCool) pliance. Bacteria will cause food which The fan automatically turns on when the is not stored at the correct temperature cooling system for the refrigerator sec- to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, adjust it again. Adjusting the temperature in the dry compartment of the MasterFresh zone The temperature in the dry compart- ment of the MasterFresh zone is main- tained at approx.
Using Automatic SuperCool Switching off SuperCool SuperCool function Touch the symbol in the display for The SuperCool function can be used to setting the temperature. rapidly reduce the temperature in the Fridge Zone to its lowest setting (de- The symbol is highlighted in color pending on the room temperature).
Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption if the door is left open. An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. The message also ap- Close the door pears in the display.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves in the ap- Moving the adjustable shelves pliance door If necessary, the adjustable shelves can be removed or their height can be ad- Danger of injury! justed: Only move the shelves in the door when they are empty.
Adjusting the interior fittings Using both hands, grasp the com- Removing the hanging drawer partment frame from below and push The hanging drawer can be moved to the compartment downwards so that the left or right if required. the rear end disengages and lifts up- wards.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Always observe USDA food safety guidelines. Due to natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the re- Risk of fire from electrical appli- frigerator section. ances. Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest sec- Operating electrical devices in the tion of the refrigeration 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 Notes on buying food The freshness of food when first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, and how long it can be kept in the ap- pliance.
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Humidity-controlled compartment MasterFresh zone with moisture regulator The MasterFresh zone provides ideal storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, and dairy products. Food stays fresh considerably longer while retaining both flavor, and vitamins. The humidity level in the humidity-con- The MasterFresh zone comprises a hu- midity-controlled and a dry compart- trolled compartment can be regulated...
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Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Increased moisture in the humidity- controlled compartment can, in some circumstances, cause a build- up of condensate. This should be removed with a cloth. Slide control at = moisture in- Regulating the humidity level in the creased slightly humidity-controlled compartment We recommend this setting ...
Storing food in the MasterFresh zone Dry compartment with adjustable Please note that foods rich in protein temperature deteriorate faster than others. Shellfish, for example, deteriorates faster than fish, and fish deteriorates faster than meat. For hygiene reasons, always keep these foods covered or wrapped in this The temperature in the dry compart- compartment.
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Storing food in the MasterFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (for example, the food wilts or becomes withered after only a short storage time): Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is cru- cial to maintaining freshness.
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. Refrigerator section and Mas- terFresh drawer The refrigerator section and the Master- Fresh drawer defrost automatically.
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 products containing soda, ammonia, acid, or chloride, ...
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 Unplug the appliance or switch off immediately.
A build-up of dust will increase the en- ergy consumption of the appliance. The air vents should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vac- uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- ple). After cleaning ...
Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
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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;...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution An alarm sounds. The appliance door has been open for longer than 3 minutes. Close the appliance door. No alarm sounds de- You have switched off the audible signal. spite the appliance door ...
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“Selecting additional settings”, section “Switching on and off”). Sabbath Mode “ There is a fault. F Please contact Miele Technical Service. ” ap- Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and Contact Technical Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The appliance has not been turned on. not working. Turn the appliance on. Sabbath Mode is switched on: The temperature dis- play is dark and ...
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.
Contact in case of fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. Contact information for Miele Techni- cal Service can be found at the end of this document.
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.
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Technical 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...
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K 2601 Vi, K 2611 Vi, K 2801 Vi, K 2811 Vi, K 2901 Vi, K 2911 en- US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 070 / 05...