Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation.
^Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been built in.
^Treat the stainless steel surfaces with a proprietary stainless steel conditioner immediately after removing the foil (available from the Miele Spare Parts department or via the internet on www.miele.co.uk).
Important! A stainless steel conditioner gives long lasting protection, and helps to prevent resoiling.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and a little
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 1½ and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
The refrigerator section/PerfectFresh zone and freezer section are switched on together by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel.
^Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display for the refrigerator section lights up, and the interior lighting comes on when the door is opened.
Bars light up in the temperature display for the freezer section.
The appliance starts cooling.
To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer or, to save space, on the freezer tray. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
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