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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge freezer
with Dynamic cooling
KF 8582 SD ed

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. 06 779 200

Summary of Contents for KF 8582 SD ed

Page 1: ...structions Fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling KF 8582 SD ed 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 06 779 200 ...

Page 2: ...m off early 16 Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 17 Freezing fresh food 17 Super freeze 17 Dynamic cooling m 18 Using the refrigerator efficiently 19 Different storage zones 19 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 19 Storing food correctly 20 Unpacked meats and vegetables 20 Protein rich foods 20 Meat 20 Adjusting the interior fittings 21 Freezing and storing food 22 Storing froz...

Page 3: ...ries 28 E Cloth 29 Ventilation gaps 29 Door seals 30 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 30 Problem solving guide 31 Noises 35 After sales service 36 Electrical connection 37 Electrical connection U K 37 Installation 38 Location 38 Climate range 38 Ventilation 38 Installation 39 Aligning the appliance 39 Changing the door hinging 40 Building in the appliance 43 Contents ...

Page 4: ...r shelves gCondensate channel and drain hole hBottle racks iFruit and vegetable containers jBottle divider kCool packs lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar mMarker system for frozen food nOutlet pipe for defrosted water depending on model dFreezer section temperature display eSuper freeze button and indicator light fMaster dial for switching the whole appliance on and off and for selecting the t...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 6: ... Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally 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 flowing around the system Th...

Page 7: ...t of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the a...

Page 8: ...our otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use b...

Page 9: ...re 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 Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This ...

Page 10: ...sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use 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 If food is not stored in an organised way se...

Page 11: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre 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 11 ...

Page 12: ...freezer sections are switched on together with the master dial on the right hand side of the control panel Using a coin turn the On Off master dial in a clockwise direction away from the 0 position Forcing it beyond its range will damage 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 com...

Page 13: ...n in a clockwise direction away from the 0 position The refrigerator section temperature display will light up The refrigerator section will start cooling The interior light will come on when the door is opened 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 an...

Page 14: ...on 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 must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sec...

Page 15: ...ature range e g between 15 C and 18 C Turn the temperature selector slowly in a clockwise direction e g from the 15 C LED position until the 18 C LED flashes briefly in the temperature display The temperature is now set in between 15 C and 18 C The correct temperature 15 ...

Page 16: ...efrosted 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 Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature reaches the correct...

Page 17: ...t is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section Exceptions when putting in food that is already frozen when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the ...

Page 18: ...r as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at any one time it is a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly s...

Page 19: ...hould 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 If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into ...

Page 20: ... figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react 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 Unpacked meats and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross...

Page 21: ...ce one 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 Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Moving the bot...

Page 22: ...f 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 suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are ...

Page 23: ...sing home heat sealing kits Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer section When freezing more than 1 kg of fresh food at a time press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The temperature in the freezer section will drop so that the frozen food already in the freezer will retain its coldness Placing f...

Page 24: ...the food stored in the refrigerator 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 poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be c...

Page 25: ...e not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Cool packs Cool packs prevent the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool packs on the shelf above the freezer drawers The cool packs will be at their most effective after they have been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool packs directly on top...

Page 26: ...and frost will form on the evaporator plates 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 an evaporator plate as this can damage it and make the 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 i...

Page 27: ... 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 could damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health After defrosting Empty the container Mop up any residual water still in the freezer section with a sponge or absor...

Page 28: ...eaning 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 section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The stainless steel trim can be pulled off the front edge of the refrigerator section shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Clean the refri...

Page 29: ...table for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Cleaning and care 29 ...

Page 30: ...t 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 insert the plug in the socket and switch the refrigerator section and the freezer section on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the...

Page 31: ...ew minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low Turn the temperature selector to a warmer setting Check that the doors have been closed properly 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 Has...

Page 32: ...larm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes The temperature in the freezer section is too warm because a large amount of food has been frozen at once without switching on the Super freeze function The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature has reached the correct level again If the alarm and indicator light do not go out please call the Service Department th...

Page 33: ...ing is not working Was the refrigerator section door left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes If this is not the case then the lamp is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Press...

Page 34: ...annel 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 for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 34 ...

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: ...pliance 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 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 i...

Page 38: ...led where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator 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...

Page 39: ...l parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position The appliance can be placed directly against a wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...liance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the doors Remove cover a With the appliance door closed unscrew lower hinge bracket b and then take the door down and off Refit co...

Page 41: ...e opposite side Pull bearing bush n downwards out of hinge bracket m and refit it from above into the bracket Remove the plugs from the door bearing bushes in the top of the doors and refit on the opposite side Hang the upper appliance door on hinge pin i and close the appliance door Push middle pin e from below through bracket m into the upper appliance door Check that the upper door is correctly...

Page 42: ...ng plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that t...

Page 43: ...x and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The larger the cross section the more efficient the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx 50 mm is need...

Page 44: ...Änderungen vorbehalten 4705 KF 8582 SD ed M Nr 06 779 200 00 en GB ...

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