Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The appliance is not switched on and the power sup-
ply symbol
is lit up in the display.
Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical
outlet.
Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The power
supply symbol
appears in the display when the
appliance is switched off.
Check whether the fuse has tripped. There could be a
fault with the appliance, the household electrical
wiring or another electrical appliance.
Contact a qualified electrician or Miele Technical
Service for assistance.
The
symbol has lit up
on the display and the
appliance is not cooling
although the controls
and the interior lighting
are working.
Demo mode is on. This allows the appliance to be
presented in the showroom without the cooling sys-
tem being switched on. Do not activate this setting for
domestic use.
Turn off demo mode (see “Information for dealers -
Demo mode”).