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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge freezer combination
KF 7564 S ed-3

It is

essential

to read these

operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.

G

M.-Nr. 05 910 960

Summary of Contents for KF 7564 S ed-3

Page 1: ...tion instructions Fridge freezer combination KF 7564 S ed 3 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine G M Nr 05 910 960 ...

Page 2: ...5 Alarm 16 Switching the alarm tone off early 16 Super cool and Super freeze 17 Super cool 17 Freezing fresh food 17 Using the refrigerator section efficiently 19 Different storage zones 19 Coldest zone 19 Warmest zone 19 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 19 Storing food correctly 20 Fruit and vegetables 20 Energy saving tips 20 Adjusting the interior fittings 21 Moving the shelves...

Page 3: ... section 27 Cleaning and care 29 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 29 E Cloth 29 Ventilation gaps 30 Door seals 30 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 30 Problem solving guide 31 After Sales Service 34 Electrical connection 35 Electrical connection U K 35 Installation 37 Location 37 Climate range 37 Ventilation 37 Fitting the handles 37 Installation 38 Aligning the appli...

Page 4: ...n warmer lower button colder dRefrigerator section temperature display eSafety lock indicator light fFreezer section temperature display gButton for setting the temperature in the freezer section upper button warmer lower button colder hFreezer section On Off button iSuper freeze button and indicator light jAlarm button Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ys nShelves oBottle rack pCondensate channel and drain hole qAdjustable door shelves rFruit and vegetable containers sDivider tFreezer drawers with freezer calendar uMarker system for frozen food vOutlet guide for defrosted water Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...ld appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your waste collec tion centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old appli ance This is to ensure that the refriger ant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment It is important that they are dispos...

Page 7: ... it does not dam age the ozone layer and does not in crease the green house effect The use of this environment friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flow ing around the system This is unavoid able but does not have any adverse ef fect on the performance of the appli ...

Page 8: ... be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent per sons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure that current is not suppli...

Page 9: ...pend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the tem perature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufac turer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible dama...

Page 10: ...e and its surrounding in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may caused by cockroaches or vermin will not be covered by the appli ance guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appli ance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Before disposing of an old a...

Page 11: ...erator section Press the On Off button for the re frigerator section Bars appear in the temperature display for the refrigerator section The refriger ator section starts cooling The interior light will come on if the door is opened Freezer section Press the On Off button for the freezer section Bars appear in the temperature display for the freezer section and the alarm sounds The freezer section ...

Page 12: ...hed off Switching off the safety lock Press and hold in the alarm button Then press the Super freeze button as well and keep both buttons pressed in for approx 3 seconds un til the Safety lock indicator light d in the temperature display goes out The appliance can be switched off now Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g w...

Page 13: ... middle of the refrigerator section in the freez er For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for a long time a tempera ture of at least 18 C is needed At this temperature the growth of micro organ isms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises to 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...

Page 14: ...n the refrigerator section from 2 C to 11 C in the freezer section from 16 C to 26 C The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperture If the am bient temperature is too high the appli ance may not reach the lowest temper ature Temperature displays During normal operation the tempera ture display shows th...

Page 15: ...osted food If it has started thawing check that the food is safe to use and if it is use it as soon as possible Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible However if the door is opened a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx 1 minute The level of br...

Page 16: ...he freezer section door has been left open for a while e g in or der to load to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food when there has been a lengthy inter ruption to the power supply Switching the alarm tone off early Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer section the alarm tone stops and the temperature is displayed constantly However if the noise dis...

Page 17: ...the super cool button The super cool indicator light will go out The appliance continues running at normal power Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shrink During the defrosting ...

Page 18: ...uld be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the super freeze button The super freeze indicator light will come on The freezer section works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching super freeze off Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the super freeze function will switch off automatically af ter approx 30 to 60 hours The super freeze indicator ligh...

Page 19: ...zone The warmest zone is in the top section of the refrigerator door Use this for stor ing butter and cheese Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products con taining combustible gas e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high per centage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrig erator door Traces of oil...

Page 20: ... strongly to the natural 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 Energy saving tips Frequently opening the door or keep ing it open for too long will cause the temperature in the appliance to rise The appliance will have to run more often in order to...

Page 21: ... In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is di vided The front section can be taken out to allow space for tall items stand ing on the shelf below Adjusting door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then re move it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the re quired position Ensure that it is se curely pushed back into position Moving the bottle divider dep...

Page 22: ...oil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suit able for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish veg etables herbs fresh fruit dairy prod ucts pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of f...

Page 23: ...grease proof paper cellophane dustbin liners plastic carrier bags Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for a while before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze Placing in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is prefer able to use the upper drawers Large quantities can be pl...

Page 24: ...mber to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in differ ent ways in the microwave oven in the oven using the Fan or De frost setting at room temperature in the fridge Fruit should be defrosted at room tem perature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or...

Page 25: ...ickly in the re frigerator section using the Super cool function If bottles are however placed in the freezer for rapid cooling make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray depending on model The freezer tray can be used for freez ing soft fruit herbs small items etc The tray allows you to space out the food so that it does not stick togethe...

Page 26: ...in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut lay the ice pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for the longest time possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the ice pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The ice pack can also be used in a c...

Page 27: ... freezer unusable The freezer section should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 5 mm thick has accumulated It is best to defrost when only very little food or no food at all is left in the freezer Before defrosting Switch on the super freeze function at least 4 hours before defrosting to en sure frozen food retains its cold re serve for longer when taken o...

Page 28: ...nd which may cause a build up of gases and pose a dan ger to health After defrosting Empty the container Use a sponge or a towel to mop up any water from defrosting still in the appliance Clean the freezer section and then dry it thoroughly Fold the outlet guide back into posi tion Close the door and then switch the freezer section on The temperature display for the freezer section lights up Switc...

Page 29: ...and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little wash ing up liquid Accessories and shelves should be hand washed only The but ter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the refrigerator section at least once a month and the freezer section each time ...

Page 30: ...nce heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy con sumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other compo nents do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance doors and s...

Page 31: ...r and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable the refrigerator or freezer section does not get cool Check whether the respective section has been switched on The tempera ture display for that section should be illuminated Check that the plug is correctly in serted in the socket Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown If it has contact the Miele Ser v...

Page 32: ...are blocked There has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Once the problem has been resolved the alarm will go out and the tempera ture display for the freezer section will light up constantly a bar lights up or flashes in the temperature displays Check the temperature displays approx 6 hours after switching the ap pliance on The temperature will not show in the display until it reache...

Page 33: ...wall and with draw the plug from the socket pull by the plug not the cable or discon nect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Press the sides of the lamp cover in wards disengage the cover and unclip it at the rear Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new one Bulb specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting When fitting in the new bulb make sure th...

Page 34: ...ele Dealer or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting the Service Depart ment please quote the model and se rial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im prove our service After Sales Service 34 ...

Page 35: ...verheating 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 Important The wires in the mains lead are col oured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not corre spond with the coloured m...

Page 36: ... in the house electric shock hazard 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 a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is em bossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the plug fitted ...

Page 37: ...ed for a use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room tempera ture SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 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 ...

Page 38: ...parts at the rear of the appliance are unhindered Remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into po sition The rear of the appliance can be placed directly against a wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ... it downwards and take it off With the upper door g closed pull hinge pin f downwards to remove it Open the upper door and pull it downwards and off Re fit all parts on the opposite side Remove the cover plate a Unscrew bearing block b and place it on the other side see illustration Unscrew upper hinge pin c using the spanner supplied and refit on the oppositie side Place cover plate a on the othe...

Page 40: ...up per appliance door Check that the door is correctly aligned If necessary align it using the long slots in hinge bracket e Hang the lower door in hinge bracket e then close the appliance door In the following illustration the lower door is not shown in the closed posi tion to make it easier to see what happens next Turn door support b around pull hinge pin a out and refit on the op posite side F...

Page 41: ...ext to a kitchen furni ture housing unit The appliance door b will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the door This en ables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed When installed next to a wall c a dis tance of approx 36 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance so that the doors and the handles have s...

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