Problem solving guide
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Problem
Possible cause and remedy
The compressor is
switching on more
frequently and for
longer periods of time.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The temperature setting is too low.
Correct the temperature setting.
The door is not properly closed.
Check whether the appliance door closes properly.
A large amount of food was placed in the freezer at
once.
See “Freezing and storing food”.
The SuperFreeze function is still switched on.
To save energy, you can switch the SuperFreeze
function off earlier.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time. The
temperature in the
appliance rises.
This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.
Correct the temperature setting.
Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
The food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is too low for this appliance.
If the room temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer to
become too warm.
See the information in “Installation – Location”.
Increase the temperature of the room.
An LED indicator light is
flashing at the back of
the refrigerator at the
bottom near the
compressor (depending
on model).
The electronic unit for
the compressor is
equipped with an
operation and fault
diagnosis LED indicator
light.
The indicator light flashes several times every
5 seconds.
A fault has occurred.
Call Miele.
The indicator light flashes regularly every
15 seconds.
This is not a fault. This flashing is normal.
Ice or condensation has
built up inside the
appliance.
The door seal has come out of its groove.
Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the
groove.
The door seal is damaged.
Check if the door seal is damaged.
