Miele FNS 28463 E User manual

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Fire risk and danger of damage
from appliances which give off heat.
Appliances which give off heat can
catch fire and set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Do not place appliances which give
off heat, such as mini-ovens, double
burner hobs or toasters on the
refrigeration appliance.
Fire risk and danger of damage
from open flames!
Open flames can set fire to the
refrigeration appliance.
Keep open flames (e.g. a candle)
away from the refrigeration
appliance.
Risk of damage due to
condensation on the external
appliance panels.
In environments with high humidity,
condensation can build up on
external appliance panels, which can
cause corrosion.
To prevent this, it is advisable to
install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or air
conditioned room.
After installation, make sure that the
appliance door closes properly, that
the specified ventilation gaps are
adhered to, and that the appliance
has been installed in accordance
with these installation instructions.
Climate range
This refrigeration appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient
temperatures (climate range). Do not
use in ambient temperatures for which it
is not designed.
A lower room temperature leads to the
compressor switching off for longer
periods. This can cause the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise with
the risk of food deteriorating and going
off.
The climate range is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Climate range Ambient room
temperature
SN +10 to +32°C
N +16 to +32°C
ST +16 to +38°C
T +16 to +43°C

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Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation!
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the
compressor will run more frequently
and for longer periods. This will
result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, can result in damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm.
Fitting the supplied wall spacers
The wall spacers supplied must be
used in order to achieve the stated
energy consumption values and to
prevent the build-up of condensation
at high ambient temperatures.
Appliance depth is increased by
approx. 15mm with the wall spacers
fitted. If the wall spacers are not used,
the functionality of the appliance is not
affected. However, energy
consumption is slightly increased with
less distance between the appliance
and the wall.
Fit the wall spacers onto the back of
the refrigeration appliance on the
bottom left and right.

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Limiting the opening angle of the
door
The door hinges are set at the factory to
enable the door to be opened up to
115°. If the appliance door hits an
adjacent wall when opened, for
example, the opening angle can be
limited toapprox. 90°:
The door opening angle limiter should
be fitted before the refrigeration
appliance is installed.
Fitting the door opening angle limiter
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off the mains circuit breaker.
–Removing the soft-close
mechanism
Open the appliance door.
Slide off the right outer cover.
Remove cover from the door hinge
and cover from the soft-close
mechanism.
Click the red safety device
(supplied with the appliance) into
place in the opening.
The safety device prevents the soft-
close mechanism and the hinge plate
from snapping shut.
Do not remove the red safety device
until instructed to do so.
Push the pin out of the door
hinge and remove it.
Move the hinged arm of the soft-
close mechanism away from the door
hinge.

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Undo and remove the screw on
the soft-close mechanism and
insert a screwdriver behind the soft-
close mechanism.
Remove the soft-close
mechanism.
–Fitting the door opening angle
limiter
Press a door opening angle limiter
in from above and below as shown.
–Fitting the soft-close mechanism
Insert the soft-close mechanism
on the door hinge side (at an angle
initially) until it clicks into position.
Then press the other end of the soft-
close mechanism into the opening.
Secure the soft-close mechanism
with the screw.
Push the hinged arm into the
opening on the door hinge.
Insert the pin into the door hinge
from above. Turn this with a
screwdriver (by approx. ¼ turn) until
both lugs on the pin click into
position correctly in the grooves.
Pull out the red safety device.
Useful tip: Keep the red safety device
in case you want to change the door
hinging again at a later date.

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Fit the cover on the door hinge.
Fit the panel so that it clicks into
position.
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Slide on the outer cover.
Close the appliance door.
If you intend to install your appliance
side by side with another refrigeration
appliance, please ensure that you
observe the instructions in “Installation
in a side-by-side combination”. The
necessary installation parts are
supplied with your appliance.

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Installation
Two people are required for
installing the appliance.
The appliance must be empty to
be installed.
Move the appliance carefully on
floors that are sensitive to scratching
to prevent damage.
For easier installation there are
transport handles on the back at the
top and transport wheels underneath
the appliance.
Prepare the appliance for installation
as close as possible to its intended
installation location.
Connect the appliance to the
electricity supply as described in
“Electrical connection”.
Move the appliance carefully to its
intended installation location.
Position the appliance with the wall
spacers (if used) or the back close to
the wall.
Aligning the appliance
To align the appliance, adjust the
front feet using the spanner supplied.

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Supporting the appliance door
Risk of damage and danger of
injury due to the appliance door
swinging open or the refrigeration
appliance tipping over.
If the additional adjustable foot on
the lower hinge plate is not sitting
correctly on the floor, the appliance
door may swing open or the
refrigeration appliance may tip over.
Ensure that you unscrew the
adjustable foot with the supplied
spanner until it sits on the floor.
Then unscrew it by a further quarter
turn.
Installing the appliance in existing
kitchen units
Risk of fire and damage due to
insufficient ventilation!
If the refrigeration appliance is not
ventilated sufficiently, the
compressor will run more frequently
and for longer periods. This will
result in increased energy
consumption and a higher operating
temperature of the compressor. This,
in turn, can result in damage to the
compressor.
Please ensure that there is adequate
ventilation around the refrigeration
appliance.
It is essential to observe the required
ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps
must not be covered or blocked in
any way.

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Top box
Refrigeration appliance
Housing unit
Wall
* The appliance depth is increased by
approx. 15 mm for appliances with
wall spacers fitted.
The appliance can be built into a run of
kitchen units and installed directly next
to a kitchen furniture unit. The
appliance front must protrude in front of
furniture fronts by at least 65mm. This
enables the doors to be opened and
shut without being obstructed. To
match the height of the kitchen units in
the run, the appliance can be fitted with
a suitable top box.
When installed next to a wall a
distance of at least 40mm must be
maintained on the hinge side between
the wall and the appliance.
The larger the ventilation gap, the
more economically the compressor
will work.
- A ventilation gap of at least 50mm
depth must be provided at the back
of the appliance behind the whole
width of the top box for air to
circulate.
- The ventilation gap under the ceiling
must be at least 300cm2 to ensure
that the warm air can escape
unhindered.

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Appliance dimensions
* Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 15mm with the
wall spacers supplied fitted.
A
[mm]
B
[mm]
FNS 28463 E ed/cs 1,850 1,815

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Installation in a side-by-side
combination
To avoid a build-up of condensation
and resulting damage, refrigerators
and freezers should not generally be
installed directly next to other such
appliances (side by side). Your
appliance has side wall heating and
can therefore be installed side by side
with another refrigeration appliance.
Risk of damage!
The assembled side-by-side
combination is very heavy. Incorrect
moving of the combination can
cause the appliances to become
dented.
Please observe the following notes
when moving a side-by-side
appliance combination.
It is essential that all installation work
is carried out by two people.
All fixings required for side-by-side
installation are supplied with the
appliance:

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The following tools are supplied with
the appliance:
The following additional tools are
required:
Installation
The backs of the appliances must be
kept accessible to complete the
installation.
The freezer must be installed to the
left of the other refrigeration
appliance (when viewed from the
front). The side wall heating in the
inner wall of the freezer is designed to
prevent the build-up of condensation
between the two appliances.
Place the two appliances as close as
possible to their final position so that
they can be aligned for any
unevenness in the floor.
Before installing peel off any
protective foil from the appliance
casing.

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Notes on moving side-by-side
appliance combinations:
Push the combination alternately from
the left and right corners. Whilst
doing so grasp the outside front
corners. Do not, under any
circumstances, use your knees to
push against the sides or the
appliance doors.
Once the side-by-side combination is
directly in front of the niche, push it
carefully into position.
If it is necessary to pull the
combination back out of the niche,
hold it by the lower third and pull it
straight out.
Installation steps for the front of the
appliances
Screw the adjustable foot (for
supporting the appliance door) all the
way in with the spanner. The
adjustable foot must not touch the
floor.
Top cover
Bottom cover
Remove the covers from both
refrigeration appliances (from the side
where they will be connected).

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Place the appliances next to each
other so that the fronts are aligned,
leaving a gap of slightly over 40mm
between them.
Remove the screws and keep
them for the next step. They will be
needed for securing the connecting
bracket.
By fitting the upper connecting
bracket both appliances are aligned
in height and depth. If one appliance
stands higher than the other, start with
the higher one first.
Fit the upper connecting bracket
to the pins on the appliance and
secure it as follows:
1. Secure the connecting bracket in
position using the screw that you
have just unscrewed from the
appliance and the screws.
2. Now press the second appliance up
against the spacer piece on the
connecting bracket.
3. Secure the connecting bracket in
position on the second appliance
using the screw that you have just
unscrewed from the appliance and
the screws. When doing so push
the appliances together slightly.

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Place the connecting bracket so
that the horizontal long slots are on
the left hand side and secure them as
follows:
1. Secure it loosely in position with two
screws .
2. Adjust the connecting bracket  until
its centre piece abuts against the
side of the second appliance.
3. Secure the connecting bracket
using the screws.
4. Now tighten the loose screws and as
you do so push the right hand
appliance up against the left hand
appliance.
Installation steps for the back of the
appliances
Place the connecting bracket so
that the horizontal long slot is on the
left hand side and secure it as
follows:
1. Secure it loosely with the screw.
2. Adjust the connecting bracket  until
its centre piece abuts against the
side of the second appliance.
3. Secure the connecting bracket
using the screw.
4. Now tighten the loose screw and as
you do so push the right hand
appliance up against the left hand
appliance.

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The holes for securing the
connecting bracket have to be
pre-drilled.
Push the connecting bracket with
cut-outs over the holders for the
wall spacers.
Use a pen to mark the position of the
drill holes.
Then take the connecting bracket
off again.
Drill through the panel only. Drilling
depth approx. 1mm.
Drill the screw holes with a 3mm drill
bit and then file any rough edges
smooth.
Place the connecting bracket so
that the horizontal long slot is on the
left hand side and secure it as
follows:
1. Secure it loosely with the screw.
2. Adjust the connecting bracket  until
its centre piece abuts against the
side of the second appliance.
3. Secure the connecting bracket
using the screw.
4. Now tighten the loose screw and as
you do so push the right hand
appliance up against the left hand
appliance.

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Additional installation steps for the
front of the appliances
Adjust the front feet with the
spanner.
1. Screw in the central adjustable feet
 so that they do not touch the floor.
2. Now level the complete side-by-side
combination with the outermost
adjustable feet .
Place the trim at the front of the
appliance underneath the top
connecting bracket and carefully
work the trim into the groove. Use
a soft cloth to do this to avoid
denting the trim.
Useful tip: Press both ridges along the
entire length of the trim together. This
makes it easier to fitthe trim into the
gap.
Remove the protective foil from the
stainless steel trim.

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Now position the trim along the
top of the appliance so that it sits
flush with the corners of the
appliance and then carefully work the
trim into the groove.
Useful tip: Press both ridges along the
entire length of the trim together. This
makes it easier to fitthe trim into the
gap.
Place thecover into position at the
top on the front of the appliance.
Then place the cover into position
at the bottom on the front of the
appliance.
Connect the side-by-side
combination to the mains as
described in the operating and
installation instructions of the
individual appliance.
Appliances with an ice cube maker:
Connect the appliance to the mains
water supply as described in “Water
connection”.

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Warning! Risk of damage when
moving the appliance combination!
The assembled side-by-side
combination is very heavy. Incorrect
moving can cause dents.
Follow the instructions on how to
move it.
The side-by-side combination must
be pushed very carefully into
position.
Adjust the height of the side-by-side
combination again if necessary via
the two adjustable feet using
thespanner.
1. Unscrew the middle adjustable feet
 until they touch the floor.
2. Unscrew the outer adjustable feet
to align the appliance.
Support the appliance doors on the
hinge plate using the adjustable foot
: Unscrew the adjustable foot 
until it touches the floor. Then
unscrew it by a further 90°.

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Aligning the appliance door
The appliance door(s) can be height-
adjusted at the lower hinge plates.
Unscrew the set screw  a maximum
of one turn using the Allen key 
supplied.
Adjust the height of the hinge pin with
the spanner  supplied. The
appliance is delivered with the hinge
pin fully screwed in.
- To raise the door: turn it clockwise.
- To lower the door: turn it anti-
clockwise.
Tighten the set screw . The hinge
pin is fastened again.
Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied with left-hand
hinging. If right-hand hinging is
required, the hinges must be changed.
Please note that the hinging must not
be changed if this appliance is going to
be installed side by side with another
refrigeration appliance.
Danger of injury and damage
when changing the door hinging!
There is an increased danger of
injury and damage if the refrigeration
appliance is installed by a single
person.
Always change the door hinging with
the help of a second person.
If a door seal is damaged or has
come out of the groove, the door will
not close properly and cooling
performance will be reduced.
Condensate will build up in the
interior and this can cause a build-up
of ice.
Do not damage the door seals and
ensure that they do not come out of
their groove.

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Preparing to change the door hinging
To change the door hinging, you will
need the following tools:
Place a suitable cover on the floor in
front of the appliance to protect the
appliance door and your floor from
damage.
Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from
the appliance door.
Removing the top covers
Open the appliance door.
Slide off the right outer cover.
Remove cover from the door hinge
and cover from the soft-close
mechanism.