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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 10 758 871...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy..................... 14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Control panel ......................16 Display LEDs and symbols in the display ............. 17 Accessories ...................... 19 Accessories supplied .................... 19 Optional accessories..................... - Page 3 Contents Activating or deactivating the lock ................ 35 Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 36 Different storage zones ..................36 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......37 Notes on buying food.................... 37 Storing food correctly.................... 37 Fruit and vegetables ..................
- Page 4 Contents Electrical connection .................. 62 Installation...................... 63 Side-by-side combinations ................... 63 Location......................... 63 Climate range .................... 64 Ventilation ......................64 Door opening angle limiter ..................64 Fitting wall spacers supplied................. 65 Installation ......................65 Aligning the appliance .................. 66 Building the appliance into a kitchen run .............. 67 Appliance dimensions ...................
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Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions
Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. 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. - Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
- Page 7 In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
- Page 8 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
- Page 9 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
- Page 10 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-...
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Stainless steel appliances Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface. ...
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them- selves in and endangering their lives. Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam- age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
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Page 13: Caring For The Environment
/ recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed... -
Page 14: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven). - Page 15 How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
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Page 16: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Control panel f Display LEDs (see “Display LEDs” ta- Sensor controls for refrigerator sec- tion ble for explanation) a For switching the DynaCool function g Display with temperature and sym- on and off bols (symbols only visible during use; see “Symbols in the display”... -
Page 17: Display Leds And Symbols In The Display
Guide to the appliance Display LEDs and symbols in the display Display LED Meaning Super cool symbol (on Function can be selected depending on sec- the left)/ Super freeze tion (see “Using Super cool, Super freeze symbol (on the right) and DynaCool”). - Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c Fan d Bottle rack e Door shelf / Egg tray f Holder with active charcoal filter (Active AirClean) g Adjustable shelf h Fruit and vegetable containers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j Frost Free module k Freezer drawers For easier installation there are trans-...
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Page 19: Accessories
Accessories Bottle holder Accessories supplied Egg tray Butter dish Attach the bottle holder to the rear edge of the bottle shelf. The bottle holder can be moved left or Bottle rack right. This way the bottles will be more secure when the appliance door is opened and closed. -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
Accessories Ice cube tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Stainless steel care The stainless steel cleaning cloth is impregnated with stainless steel condi- Cool pack tioner for optimum cleaning and protec- tion. - Page 21 The charcoal filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary. Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir- ectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer.
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Page 22: Before Using For The First Time
“Cleaning and care”. Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Important! Each time it is used, the Miele stainless steel conditioning Protective foil agent forms a water-repellant and dirt- The stainless steel trim to the interior repellant protective coating. -
Page 23: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off The temperature display for the refriger- Operating the appliance ator section indicates the temperature A light touch of the finger on the in the refrigerator section. sensors is all that is required to operate – If the temperature in the freezer sec- this appliance. -
Page 24: Switching Off The Whole Appliance
Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section on Switching off the whole appli- separately (if previously switched off) ance Touch the left-hand On/Off control Touch the right-hand On/Off con- to switch on the refrigerator section. trol until all of the indicators go out. The refrigerator section will be switched If this is does not happen, the safety on and will start to cool down. -
Page 25: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 4 °C pliance. Bacteria will cause food which in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 26: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature Use the and arrow sensors to In normal operation the upper temper- set the temperature higher or lower. ature display shows the average, cur- rent temperature in the refrigerator The following information shows in the section and the lower temperature display while the sensors are being display the highest temperature in... -
Page 27: Temperature Range
The correct temperature Temperature range – The temperature in the refrigerator section can be adjusted from 2 °C to 7 °C. – The temperature in the freezer sec- tion can be adjusted from -14 °C to -26 °C. Tip: If you have adjusted the temperat- ure, wait for approx. -
Page 28: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynacool
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool The following functions are available Tip: To save energy, you can manually depending on section: switch off Super freeze once the freezer section reaches a constant temperat- – Refrigerator section ure of -18 °C or colder. Check the tem- Super cool ... -
Page 29: Super Cool Function
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool Super cool function DynaCool function The Super cool function can be used to When the DynaCool function is not rapidly reduce the temperature in the switched on, the natural circulation of refrigerator section to its lowest setting air in the appliance will cause different (depending on the room temperature). -
Page 30: Switching A Function On Or Off
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool Switching a function on or off Touch the sensor for the function you want. – The display LED next to the corres- ponding symbol will light up and the function will be switched on. –... -
Page 31: Temperature And Door Alarm
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has a warning system Switching the temperature alarm off which ensures that the temperature in early the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to If the noise disturbs you, you can avoid energy being wasted if a door is switch the alarm off if you wish. -
Page 32: Selecting Further Settings
Selecting further settings Settings overview Selecting further settings In Settings mode certain settings can Switching Sabbath mode on and be adjusted and functions selected, al- lowing you to adjust the appliance to Setting display brightness suit your requirements. ... - Page 33 Selecting further settings Switching Sabbath mode on and off Danger of food contamination! Touch the Super freeze control to Any power failure during Sabbath the right-hand side of the display for mode is not shown in the display. approx.
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Page 34: Changing The Temperature Unit (°C/°F)
Selecting further settings Setting display brightness Changing the temperature unit (°C/°F) The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room. The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). The brightness can be adjusted in stages from ... -
Page 35: Activating Or Deactivating The Lock
Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the lock The safety lock function can be activ- ated to prevent the appliance being switched off by mistake. Touch the Super freeze control to the right-hand side of the display for approx. 5 seconds. MENU lights up in the display and ... -
Page 36: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section This appliance has Dynamic cooling, Danger of explosion. which helps to keep an even temper- Do not store explosive materials in ature when the fan is running, making the appliance or any products con- the difference between the various taining propellants (e.g. -
Page 37: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Notes on buying food storage in the refrigerator sec- The freshness of food when first placed tion in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh, Not all food is suitable for refrigeration and how long it can be kept in the ap- at temperatures below 5°C as some... -
Page 38: Adjusting The Interior Fittings (Refrigerator Section)
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving the shelves Adjusting the bottle rack The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. The bottle rack can be placed at differ- ent positions in the appliance. Raise the bottle rack slightly at the front, and pull it forwards a little until ... -
Page 39: Removing Fruit And Vegetable Drawers On Rollers
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers The fruit and vegetable drawers are on rollers and can be completely pulled out for loading and emptying. Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the bar at the back and remove by pulling upward. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Bottle Holder
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the bottle holder Moving the charcoal filters The bottle holder can be moved left or When storing very strong smelling right. This way the bottles will be more food (e.g. very ripe cheese): secure when the appliance door is –... -
Page 41: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –... -
Page 42: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food – Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before pla- Hints on home freezing cing them in the freezer. -
Page 43: Storage Time For Frozen Food
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance Food group Storage time When freezing more than 2 kg of (Months) fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before Ice cream 2 to 6 placing the food in the freezer (see Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 “Using Super cool, Super freeze and... -
Page 44: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Freezing and storing food Defrosting frozen food Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- defrosted food. Defrosted food may ent ways: only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. – in a microwave oven –... -
Page 45: Using Accessories
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Using accessories Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer zone from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. This can help prolong the storage life. ... -
Page 46: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The appliance is equipped with a matically. “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the appli- whilst the compressor is running. -
Page 47: Cleaning And Care
Each time it is have a special coating that is resistant used, it forms a water and dirt repel- to dirt. Do not use Miele stainless lent protective coating. steel conditioning agent on these We recommend using lukewarm water... -
Page 48: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning
Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for Cleaning the interior and ac- cleaning cessories Switch the appliance off. Clean the appliance at least once a month. appears in the display and cooling is switched off. Remove soiling immediately to prevent ... -
Page 49: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels
Tip: It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel con- ditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent re-soiling. -
Page 50: Cleaning The Door Seals
Cleaning and care Appliance front After cleaning The appliance front has a high quality, Replace all shelves and accessories special finish (CleanSteel). It is resistant in the appliance. to soiling and is very easy to clean. Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on. -
Page 51: Replacing The Charcoal Filters
Replacing the charcoal filters Replace the charcoal filters in the holder every 6 months. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from Miele, from your dealer or from Miele's website. Tip: The charcoal filter holder is dish- Remove both charcoal filters and washer-proof. -
Page 52: Problem Solving Guide
Check whether the mains 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. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. - Page 53 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The doors have been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been placed inside and/or frozen at the same time. Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible.
- Page 54 Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers. Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli- ...
- Page 55 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy DEMO is shown in the Demo mode is activated. This allows the appliance to display. The appliance be presented in the showroom without the cooling does not get cold, al- system being switched on. Do not activate this setting though the appliance for domestic use.
- Page 56 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The LED lights up in The temperature alarm has been activated (see the display and a buzzer “Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in is also sounding. the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set.
- Page 57 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The LED lights up in Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the display and a buzzer the temperature in the appliance over the last few is also sounding. The days or hours has risen too high because of a power temperature display for cut or interruption to the power supply.
- Page 58 There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light in- tensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
- Page 59 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The external walls of This is not a fault.
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Page 60: Noises
Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ... -
Page 61: Service
Please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate. The data plate can be found inside the appliance. -
Page 62: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a mains Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for con- mains electricity supply by an extension nection to an AC single-phase 220– lead. Extension leads do not guarantee 240 V 50 Hz supply. -
Page 63: Installation
Installation When installing the appliance, please Fire risk and danger of damage! note: Appliances which give off heat, such as toasters, mini-ovens or double – The socket must be easily accessible burner hobs, can catch fire. in an emergency, not concealed be- hind the appliance. -
Page 64: Climate Range
The door opening angle limiter is avail- Climate range Ambient room able from your Dealer or Miele. temperature +10 to +32 °C +16 to +32 °C +16 to +38 °C +16 to +43 °C Operating in a room which is too cold... -
Page 65: Fitting Wall Spacers Supplied
Installation Position the appliance with the wall Fitting wall spacers supplied spacers (if used) or the back close to The wall spacers supplied must be the wall. used in order to achieve declared en- ergy consumption values and to pre- vent the build-up of condensation at high ambient temperatures. -
Page 66: Aligning The Appliance
Installation Aligning the appliance Levelling the appliance door SW19/10 To align the appliance, adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied. Ensure that you unscrew adjustable foot from the hinge plate until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further ¼ turn. -
Page 67: Building The Appliance Into A Kitchen Run
Installation Building the appliance into a * The appliance depth is increased by kitchen run approx. 35 mm for appliances with wall spacers fitted. If the ventilation gaps given are The appliance can be built into a kit- not observed, the compressor will chen run and installed directly next to a run more frequently and for longer kitchen furniture housing unit. -
Page 68: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. - Page 69 Installation * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] [mm] KFN 15842 D edt/cs 1840 1852 1860 KFN 15943 D edt/cs 2000 2012 2020...
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Page 70: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand Removing the door handles hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Two people are needed for chan- ging the door hinging. If a door seal is damaged the door will not close properly and cool- ing performance will be reduced. - Page 71 Changing the door hinging Removing the upper soft-close mechanism Open the upper appliance door. If a door seal is damaged the door will not close properly and cool- ing performance will be reduced. Condensate will build up in the in- terior and this can cause a build-up of ice.
- Page 72 Changing the door hinging Push pin up and out from below Push soft-close mechanism using a flat-headed screwdriver. bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side. Remove cover . Loosen screw in soft-close mech- Now the soft-close mechanism and the anism and spacer.
- Page 73 Changing the door hinging Removing the upper door Danger of injury when removing the door. As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper door rather than in the middle hinge plate, the lower door is not secured and could fall off. Ensure that the hinge pin remains located in the middle hinge plate and in the lower door.
- Page 74 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower soft-close mechanism Open the lower door. If a door seal is damaged the door will not close properly and cool- ing performance will be reduced. Condensate will build up in the in- terior and this can cause a build-up of ice.
- Page 75 Changing the door hinging Tip the appliance back slightly with the help of another person if required. Push soft-close mechanism bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side and Push pin up and out from under- ...
- Page 76 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower door Close the lower door. Danger of injury when removing the lower door. As soon as the hinge pin is removed from the lower door in the following instructions, the door is no longer secured.
- Page 77 Changing the door hinging Reinsert hinge pin complete with Refitting the lower door washer and adjustable foot . Important! The lug on the hinge pin must point to the back again. Place the lower door on hinge pin from above. ...
- Page 78 Changing the door hinging Inserting the lower soft-close mechanism Use screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove cover from panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach panel onto soft-close mechanism bracket .
- Page 79 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Fit the upper door onto hinge pin in the middle of the appliance. Close the upper door. Replace panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top.
- Page 80 Changing the door hinging Inserting the upper soft-close mechanism Use screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove cover from panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach panel onto soft-close mechanism bracket .
- Page 81 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle Danger of damage! The door seal can be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly. Please make sure you follow the in- structions below carefully when you refit the handle. Replace panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top.
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Page 82: Aligning The Appliance Doors
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned Align the upper door using the long with the appliance housing after they outer slots in the middle hinge plate: have been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to To align the lower door use the long... - Page 83 Tel: +65 6735 1191 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 Fax: 011-46 900 001 Fax: +65 6735 1161 800-MIELE (64353) E-mail: customercare@miele.in E-Mail: info@miele.com.sg E-Mail: info@miele.ae Internet: www.miele.in Internet: www.miele.sg Website: www.miele.ae Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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