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Guide to the appliance

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Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bottle rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment

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Warning and Safety instructions

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How to save energy

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Switching on and off

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Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The correct temperature

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. . . For the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . For the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Temperature display brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Super cool

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Using the refrigerator efficiently

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Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
When shopping for food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storing food correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fruit and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Unpacked meats and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Protein rich foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the interior fittings

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Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Universal container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Moving the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Freezing and storing food

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Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Contents

Summary of Contents for K 9454 iF

Page 1: ...tructions Refrigerator with freezer compartment K 9454 iF 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 M Nr 07 297 090 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ange 17 Temperature display 17 Temperature display brightness 17 Super cool 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 20 Different storage zones 20 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 20 When shopping for food 21 Storing food correctly 21 Fruit and vegetables 21 Unpacked meats and vegetables 22 Protein rich foods 22 Meat 22 Adjusting the interior fittings 23 Moving the shelves 23 Split s...

Page 3: ...on gaps 32 Door seal 32 Problem solving guide 33 Noises 36 After Sales Guarantee 37 Electrical connection 38 Installation 39 Location 39 Climate range 39 Ventilation 39 Before installation 40 Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism 40 Stainless steel front 40 Building in dimensions 41 Adjusting the door hinges 42 Changing the door hinging 43 Appliance door 43 Freezer compartment...

Page 4: ...aSafety lock indicator light bOn Off button cRefrigerator temperature display dTemperature selector buttons for warmer for colder eSuper cool button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...es cCondensate channel and drain hole dFruit and vegetable containers eButter and cheese compartment fEgg tray Condiment tray gInterior lighting hUniversal container iBottle shelf jBottle divider Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...Optional accessories Bottle rack depending on model This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...entially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be u...

Page 8: ...preparing ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowldege unless they have been shown how to use it by a p...

Page 9: ... the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate ...

Page 10: ...tension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by...

Page 11: ...c parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to oc...

Page 12: ...ing their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 12...

Page 13: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 14: ...e washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Important To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between 1 and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on Press the On Off button The temperature display lights up the appliance starts cooling and the interior light will come on when the door is opened To enable t...

Page 15: ... safety lock has been activated Press the On Off button to come out of setting mode If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw t...

Page 16: ...a temperature of 4 C For the freezer compartment To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted or defrosted food m...

Page 17: ...location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature display During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the average temperature in the refrigerator If the temperature is not within the range that the appliance is able to display ba...

Page 18: ...se from settings 1 to 5 1 dimmest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super cool button to save the setting Press the On Off button to come out of setting mode If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes The correct temperature 18 ...

Page 19: ...indicator light will come on The appliance will then work at full power to lower the temperature Switching off Super cool The Super cool function will switch itself off automatically after approx 6 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Press the ...

Page 20: ...re packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can...

Page 21: ...ntainers However you should bear in mind that aromas and flavours can transfer from one type of food to another e g carrots absorb the smell and flavour of onions very easily Some food also gives off a natural gas ethylene which speeds up the rate at which other food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit and vegetables whi...

Page 22: ...rs Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered and leave containers open This permits air to circulate around the meat allowing the surface to dry slightly which helps prevent the growth of bacteria To prevent the risk of bacterial cross contamination do not let...

Page 23: ...of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass shelf out fit the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height and push the glass shelves in one after the other The shelf with the...

Page 24: ... deep tray a and a shallow tray b Both trays fit the stainless steel frame If you wish to use the universal container to serve food place the shallow tray b in the stainless steel frame and use the deep tray as a lid a You can lift the universal container including contents out of the frame and take it to the table Moving the bottle divider depending on model The bottle divider can be moved to the...

Page 25: ...ure loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at...

Page 26: ...lets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 27: ...to a mid range setting Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poult...

Page 28: ...Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks To cook drinks quickly place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super cool function If placing drinks in the freezer compartment to cool them quickly make sure bottles are not left for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing an...

Page 29: ...t automatically In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator as this can damage it and render the appliance unusable The freezer compartment should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 0...

Page 30: ...tance will help retain warmth and speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your freezer Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain substances which may damage the plastic parts and which may cause a bui...

Page 31: ...able from the Miele Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times Before cleaning Switch the appliance off switch off at the socket and remove the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer compartment Take out any removable parts e...

Page 32: ...The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleanin...

Page 33: ...ow Select a warmer temperature The Super cool function is still switched on Super cool only switches itself off after 6 hours Check that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically No more than 2 kg of fresh food ...

Page 34: ...e appliance The display will not show a temperature until the temperature in the appliance has reached a certain level the following messages show in the temperature display F0 to F5 There is a fault Call the Service Department you cannot switch the appliance off The safety lock has been activated the interior lighting is not working Has the refrigerator door been left open for too long The lighti...

Page 35: ...ault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 35 ...

Page 36: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 37: ... Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2...

Page 38: ...ead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 39: ...d you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C t...

Page 40: ...the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism If your old appliance had a different type of hinging the furniture door can still be used Remove the old hinges from the housing unit They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door All t...

Page 41: ...Niche height mm A K 9454 iF 1220 1236 Building in dimensions 41 ...

Page 42: ...supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to 90 If you would like the appliance door to be cushioned so that it opens more softly the spring tension on the appliance door can be adjusted To do this use the allen key supplied to adjust the door hinges aTo reduce the opening angle Turn the allen key clockwise This tightens the hinges and ...

Page 43: ... and lift it off e Unscrew the fixing screws d completely and loosely screw them in at the top and bottom on the opposite side of the appliance f If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges To remove the soft close mechanism Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Using a screwdriver caref...

Page 44: ...ges in their diagonally opposite corners b Use a powered screwdriver to secure the hinges screws a are self tapping To secure the soft close mechanism Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Screw ball joint d of soft close mechanism c into the new fixing holes Push tension spring a inwards again Screw mounting b onto the hinge and tighten securely Open out soft close mech...

Page 45: ...oor Lower the cover on hinge plate a Unscrew hinge plate b and remove freezer compartment door c together with the hinge plate Unscrew door catch d Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side having turned it by 180 Fit the freezer compartment door c in position at the top e then tighten the hinge plate securely b Close the cover on hinge plate a Plug the holes with stoppers f Changing the ...

Page 46: ...oes not exceed the maximum permitted Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg K 9454 iF 16 Fitting a door which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges Building into a peninsular run When built into a peninsular run the rear of the building in niche must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel Aligning the housing unit The housing unit must be carefully aligned using...

Page 47: ...nnected easily once installed Push the appliance two thirds of the way into its niche When doing this make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped With 16 mm thick furniture walls clip spacers b over the hinges Open the appliance door Using a screwdriver remove cover c from the top corner of the appliance Fit cover d onto fixing bracket e Secure fixing bracket e to the top of the appliance ...

Page 48: ...the appliance into the niche until covers d and g touch the front edge of the side walls of the housing unit Building in the appliance With 16 mm thick walls The spacers should touch the front edge at the top and bottom of the side walls of the housing unit detail a With 19 mm thick walls The front edges of the top and bottom hinges sit flush with the front edge of the housing unit side walls deta...

Page 49: ...furniture doors If the all round gap of 42 mm is not maintained between the appliance casing and the front edge of the housing unit side wall the door may not shut properly This could lead to a build up of ice and condensation and also cause operational faults Align the appliance height on both sides by altering the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied c Securing the appliance in the niche P...

Page 50: ...top fixing bracket c Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e It is no longer required Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c Close the appliance door Fitting a furniture door A gap of 8 mm a must be set between the appliance door and the central fixing bracket Push fitting aids b up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height ...

Page 51: ...es Pull the fitting aids upwards to remove them f Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on fixing bracket g for safe keeping Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h Loosely attach nuts c on the adjusting bolts Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by slid...

Page 52: ...lled holes in the appliance door Align depth Z on the furniture door Loosen screws f at the top of the appliance door and loosen the hexagon headed screw g at the bottom of the fixing bracket By moving the furniture doors create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture doors and the front edge of the niche Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors Whilst counterholding the adjusting...

Page 53: ... must not touch the furniture carcase The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the doors Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation Building in the appliance 53 ...

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