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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator
with PerfectFresh zone
and dynamic cooling
K 9457 iD-4
K 9557 iD-3/-4
K 9757 iD-3

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. 09 016 100

en - GB

Summary of Contents for K 9457 iD-4

Page 1: ...with PerfectFresh zone and dynamic cooling K 9457 iD 4 K 9557 iD 3 4 K 9757 iD 3 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 09 016 100 en GB ...

Page 2: ... Alarm 18 Switching the alarm off early 18 Switching on the alarm system 18 Super cool 19 Storing food in the refrigerator 20 Different storage zones 20 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 21 When shopping for food 21 Storing food correctly 21 Unpacked meat and vegetables 21 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone 22 Storage temperature 22 Humidity level 22 Storing food in the...

Page 3: ...ction 37 Installation 38 Location 38 Side by side 38 Climate range 38 Ventilation 39 Before installing the appliance 39 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 Building in the appliance 46 Weight of the furniture door 46 Building into a peninsular run...

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

Page 5: ...r compartment depending on model fButter and cheese compartment gEgg tray Condiment tray hInterior lighting iUniversal container jCondensate channel and drain hole kBottle shelf lBottle divider mRegulator to set the humidity level in the humidity controlled compartments or compartment depending on model Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...otentially 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 Take care no...

Page 7: ...eld liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance 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 understand the hazards involved Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must...

Page 8: ...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 correspond...

Page 9: ... required safety of the machine 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 the guarantee Correct use Never store explosive ma...

Page 10: ...mbient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Never use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Pressur...

Page 11: ...erator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way Searching for an item will m...

Page 12: ...g agent forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth 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 the temperature to get sufficientl...

Page 13: ...or light X will light up when the safety lock has been activated Press the On Off button to come out of the 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 disconn...

Page 14: ...f 4 C in the refrigerator The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 3 C Dynamic cooling The dynamic cooling fan automatically switches on when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree Setting the tempe...

Page 15: ...one The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 C It can be raised or lowered e g if you want to use it for storing items like fish Press and hold the Super cool button pressed in for approx 5 seconds The Super cool indicator light flashes and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until a appears in the display Pr...

Page 16: ...of brightness can be adjusted Press and hold the Super cool button pressed in for approx 5 seconds The Super cool indicator light flashes and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until appears in the display Press the Super cool button again lights up in the display You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selec...

Page 17: ...econds The alarm will stop as soon as the door is closed If you want to keep the door open for more than approx 60 seconds intentionally we recommend that you switch the alarm off Switching the alarm off early Press the alarm off button The alarm will stop Switching on the alarm system The alarm system switches back on automatically as soon as the door is closed It does not have to be switched on ...

Page 18: ...dicator 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 12 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 19: ...y sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre 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 ...

Page 20: ...ng it can be kept in the refrigerator Time out of the refrigerator e g during transportation should be kept to a minimum For example do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long Once food has started to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored cover...

Page 21: ...ontent of the food being stored and the quantity of food being stored Use the regulator to adjust the humidity level in the PerfectFresh compartment The closer the storage humidity is to the humidity content of the food the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the food is largely retained Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments The PerfectFre...

Page 22: ...ted produce such as vegetables salad herbs cabbage and home grown seasonal fruit low humidity The regulator opens the vents to the compartment and the humidity can escape If the regulator is set at low humidity the humidity will be approx the same as the humidity in the refrigerator section At this setting the low temperature is the main advantage of the compartment rather than the humidity At the...

Page 23: ...atural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Example Broccoli should not be stored with apples as apples produce a large amount of natural gas to which broccoli is very sensitive The result is a shorter than expected storage time for the broccoli S...

Page 24: ... unwrapped in the high humidity PerfectFresh compartment High humidity in the PerfectFresh compartment can only be achieved by storing food which contains moisture in it If the humidity is not high enough because for example too little food has been stored in the compartment you can use a wet sponge to increase the humidity If you think that the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is too high or ...

Page 25: ...mistake Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time 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 s...

Page 26: ...ake care when cleaning the appliance that you do not wash the special lubricant out of the telescopic runners Wipe them with a well wrung out damp cloth only To replace the compartment place it back on the fully extended runners Push the compartment back into the appliance until it clicks into position Adjusting the condiment tray bottle shelf Lift the tray shelf up and out of the stainless steel ...

Page 27: ...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 left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut The bottle divider can be removed completely e g for cleaning To do this ...

Page 28: ...h zone whilst in use You do not need to remove this as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Auto...

Page 29: ...in hole when cleaning Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlo...

Page 30: ...refrigerator section Open the lid of the compartment The stainless steel trim is a tight fit across the plastic lid and will require sufficient force to detach it Detach the stainless steel trim from the edge of the lid 1 at one side and remove Press the white plastic stoppers out of notches 2 After cleaning refit the stainless steel trim onto the lid in the reverse order Remove the compartments a...

Page 31: ...t the stability of plastic items Clean the interior shelves and drawers by hand These are not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary Remove the PerfectFresh zone compartments first The PerfectFresh zone compartments are on telescopic rails They s...

Page 32: ...e porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Push the dividing plate in until it clicks into place Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Insert the plug in the socket and switch on at the mains Then switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super cool function for a while so that the appliance can ...

Page 33: ...s too low Select a warmer temperature The Super cool function is still switched on Super cool only switches itself off after 6 hours the compressor is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether ventilation gaps in the plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become too dusty The door has been opened too frequently or large quantities of fresh food have be...

Page 34: ...rvice Department The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a service technician There are live electrical components under the cover Danger of injury and damage Do not remove the cover Should the cover be damaged or need to be removed due to damage exercise caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at directly Do not use optical instrume...

Page 35: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise 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 pie...

Page 36: ... 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 years from ...

Page 37: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of t...

Page 38: ...s insulated to prevent the build up of condensation between the two appliances Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned ro...

Page 39: ...ugh unhindered Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Before installing the appliance Before installation remove the cover strip sealing strip and other accessories from inside the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance ...

Page 40: ...till 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 the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department Stainless steel front depending on model The old door can be replaced by a stainless steel front if required This is available from your dealer or the Miele Sp...

Page 41: ...Niche height mm A K 9457 iD 4 1220 1236 K 9557 iD 3 4 1397 1413 K 9757 iD 3 1772 1788 Building in dimensions 41 ...

Page 42: ...d for any reason the hinges can be adjusted to accommodate this For example if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened the opening angle can be limited to 90 Place the locking pins supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to 90 Adjusting the door hinges 42 ...

Page 43: ...screws d at the top and the bottom slightly Slide the door outwards 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...

Page 44: ...inges Danger of injury Replace the hinges 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 tig...

Page 45: ...appliance door onto the pre fitted screws and then tighten the screws Replace covers a b and c Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far Changing the door hinging 45 ...

Page 46: ...e maximum permitted Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg K 9457 iD 4 19 K 9557 iD 3 4 20 K 9757 iD 3 23 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 carefu...

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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