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Freezing and storing food

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Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Freezing large items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Automatic defrost

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Cleaning and care

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Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Problem solving guide

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Noises

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After sales service

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Electrical connection

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Installation

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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Building-in dimensions

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Changing the door hinging

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Building in the appliance

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Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Aligning the housing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Contents

Summary of Contents for KDN 9713 iD

Page 1: ...structions Frost free fridge freezer combination KDN 9713 iD 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 G M Nr 07 021 330 ...

Page 2: ...ion temperature indicator light 17 Alarm 18 Temperature alarm 18 Door alarm 18 Activating the alarm system 18 Switching the alarm off early 18 Super freeze 19 Super freeze 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 20 Different storage zones 20 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 21 When shopping for food 21 Storing food correctly 21 Fruit and vegetables 21 Unpacked meat and vegetables 22...

Page 3: ...s 27 Freezer tray 27 Cool pack 28 Automatic defrost 29 Cleaning and care 30 Cleaning the interior and accessories 30 Ventilation gaps 30 Door seals 31 Problem solving guide 32 Noises 35 After sales service 36 Electrical connection 37 Installation 38 Location 38 Climate range 38 Ventilation 38 Before installation 39 Building in dimensions 40 Changing the door hinging 41 Building in the appliance 42...

Page 4: ...oling fan bButter and cheese compartment cAdjustable shelves dEgg tray eInterior lighting fDoor shelf gCondensate channel and drain hole hFruit and vegetable containers iBottle divider jBottle shelf kFreezer drawers Depending on model dSuper freeze button and indicator light eOn Off and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...Optional accessories Bottle rack This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... be potentially 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 your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugge...

Page 7: ... 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 knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety...

Page 8: ... the larger 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 voltage and fr...

Page 9: ...se has been withdrawn or the screw out fuse removed in countries where this is applicable Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension 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 ke...

Page 10: ...ess and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the app...

Page 11: ...urised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant ...

Page 12: ...r setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 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 a...

Page 13: ... energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 13 ...

Page 14: ... it Turn it only as far as it will go then turn it back again The temperature display for the refrigerator section will light up and the interior lighting will come on when door is opened The freezer section temperature indicator will light up continuously The alarm indicator light will also light up It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough The appliance starts cooling All...

Page 15: ...h the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the doors ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on and off 15 ...

Page 16: ...designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator 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 in the freezer section To freeze fres...

Page 17: ...refrigerator section at 5 C turn the temperature selector clockwise from 0 until 5 C lights up on the control panel The temperature can be set slightly colder than the displayed temperature e g between 5 C and 3 C To do so turn the temperature dial slowly in a clockwise direction from e g 5 until the 5 flashes briefly in the temperature display The colder temperature is now set If frozen food is t...

Page 18: ...ending on the temperature in the freezer you should check the condition of the food If food has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Door alarm The alarm will sound if the freezer section door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds Activating the alarm sys...

Page 19: ...ched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super freeze fu...

Page 20: ...ts 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 If storing alcoh...

Page 21: ...od to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables ...

Page 22: ...stored separately To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others 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 an...

Page 23: ... 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 raised edge must be at the back Adjusting the door shelf bottle shelf Push the door bottle shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace th...

Page 24: ...to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture 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...

Page 25: ... longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets 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 alr...

Page 26: ... plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey...

Page 27: ...emove the ice tray from the freezer 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 When placing bottles in the freezer section for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berrie...

Page 28: ...er for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep...

Page 29: ...he appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time...

Page 30: ...it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories and drawers by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher Clean the appliance at least once a month Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use a straw or similar to ...

Page 31: ...section close the appliance doors insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the freezer section has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and slide the drawers back into the freezer section Switch off Super freeze by press...

Page 32: ...perature dial to a lower setting The Super freeze function is still on and the Super freeze indicator light is on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours Check that the doors have 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...

Page 33: ... the ventilation gaps are blocked Once the problem has been resolved the alarm indicator light will go out and the alarm will stop the Super freeze indicator light and the temperature display are both flashing at the same time There is a fault Call the Service Department the Super freeze indicator light does not light up even though the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call th...

Page 34: ...s correctly fitted a Replace the lamp cover and click it into place at the sides the floor of the refrigerator is wet The drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting fo...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ler or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 36 ...

Page 37: ...electricity supply by an extension lead 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 l...

Page 38: ...N ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of frozen food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed ...

Page 39: ...wall of the appliance On no account should the spacers be removed from the back of the appliance These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...Freezer section height Niche height A B KDN 9713 iD 669 1772 1788 Building in dimensions 40 ...

Page 41: ...p forwards Then lift the bottom door upwards and off Unscrew upper hinge plate g and replace it on the opposite side using the same screws Unscrew the middle hinge plate h and replace it turned through 180 on the opposite side using the same screws Remove lower hinge pin i together with washer j and replace these on the opposite side Replace the bottom door on lower hinge pin i Remember to use was...

Page 42: ... unit Before installing the appliance the housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level The housing unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the appliance furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit Align the furniture door with the hinges Preparing the appliance Slide cover strip a into the holder as shown with the bumps facing downwards The bumps...

Page 43: ... 8 x 16 mm Push the appliance into the building in niche leaving a gap of approx 4 mm Take care not to trap the mains cable Push in the appliance until the front edges of bracket b and hinge plates f and g are flush with the front edge of the housing Align the appliance height from above on both sides using adjusting screw h Carefully unscrew adjusting screw i in the middle of hinge plate j until ...

Page 44: ...lace covers c and d Cap the holes with stoppers p and q Secure door fixings r to the appliance doors with screws s 3 9 x 9 5 mm to suit the position of the handles With divided doors several door fixings may be required Open the doors right out and push fixing guides t into door fixings r Position the furniture door onto the appliance door and secure fixing guides t to the furniture door using scr...

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