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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge - Freezer combination
with dynamic cooling
KF 888 iDN-1

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.

M.-Nr. 05 910 970

Summary of Contents for KF 888 iDN-1

Page 1: ...uctions Fridge Freezer combination with dynamic cooling KF 888 iDN 1 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 05 910 970 ...

Page 2: ...plays 16 Temperature display brightness 17 Alarm 18 Temperature alarm 18 Door alarm 18 Switching the alarm tone off early 18 Super cool super freeze and dynamic cooling 19 Super cool 19 Freezing fresh food 19 Super freeze 20 Dynamic cooling 20 Using the refrigerator efficiently 21 Different storage zones 21 Coldest area 21 Warmest area 21 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 21 Storin...

Page 3: ... Freezer tray 27 Cool pack 28 Defrosting 29 Refrigerator section 29 Freezer section 29 Cleaning and care 30 Cleaning the interior and accessories 30 Ventilation gaps 30 Door seals 30 Problem solving guide 32 Noises 35 Service Department 36 Electrical connection 37 Electrical connection U K 37 Installation 38 Location 38 Climate range 38 Ventilation 38 Before installation 38 Building into a peninsu...

Page 4: ...rator section Upper button warmer Lower button colder dRefrigerator section temperature display eSafety lock indicator light fFreezer section temperature display gTemperature selector buttons for the feezer section Upper button warmer Lower button colder hMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off iSuper freeze button and indicator light jAlarm button Description of the appliance 4...

Page 5: ...rtment nInterior lighting oEgg trays pAdjustable door shelves qShelves rBottle rack sCondensate channel and drain hole tFruit and vegetable containers uDivider vFreezer drawers with freezer calendar wMarker system for frozen food depending on model Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... 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 7: ...coolant 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 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 This is unavoidable ...

Page 8: ...assessment 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 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 ...

Page 9: ...lt 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 by date Do not use sharp edged objects to remov...

Page 10: ...lar 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 way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their...

Page 11: ...ure 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 sea...

Page 12: ...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 12 ...

Page 13: ... appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off Press the master switch The temperature display goes out and the cooling process is switched off If this does not happen then the safety lock is still engaged To switch the refrigerator section off separately The refrigerator section can be switched off without having...

Page 14: ...r light d in the temperature display lights up and a beep sounds The appliance can now not be switched off until the lock is de activated De activating the safety lock Repeat the same procedure as for engaging the lock given above The safety lock indicator light must go out in the temperature display The appliance can now be switched off at any time Switching off for longer periods of time If the ...

Page 15: ... middle of the refrigerator section in the freezer For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for a long time a temperature of at least 18 C is needed At this temperature the growth of micro organisms 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 de...

Page 16: ...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 temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature displays During normal operation the temperature display shows the t...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...eezer is switched on when the freezer section door has been left open for a while e g in order to load re arrange or take food out of the freezer when freezing large amounts of food when there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm If the door has been left open for approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound Switching the alarm tone off early Once the set temperature has been r...

Page 19: ... once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Press 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 fr...

Page 20: ... natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator 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 Dynam...

Page 21: ...armest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese 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 cause str...

Page 22: ...ld bear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are Apples apricots pears nectarines peaches plums avocado pears and figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly t...

Page 23: ...n the appliance 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 M...

Page 24: ...il 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 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 ...

Page 25: ...gs plastic carrier bags Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is preferable to use the upper ...

Page 26: ...osting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in the microwave oven in the oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the fridge 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 Fruit should be defrosted at room tempe...

Page 27: ...holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted Space the food out loosely on the tr...

Page 28: ...en in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut lay the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper 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 c...

Page 29: ...ate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This freezer 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 from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the f...

Page 30: ... parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is however dishwasher safe 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 clear the drain if nec...

Page 31: ...tch on the super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The super freeze indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and place them back in the freezer The super freeze function can now be switched off The indicator light will go out Cleaning and care 31 ...

Page 32: ...by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is too low Set the temperature to a warmer setting The super freeze or super cool function has not been switched off The respective indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently a...

Page 33: ...Service Department nA appears in the temperature display The temperature in the freezer section rose as a result of a power cut at some point during the last couple of days Press the alarm button whilst nA is lit up The temperature display will show the warmest temperature reached in the freezer section during the power cut Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of f...

Page 34: ... the lamp cover inwards 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 that it is correctly fitted Clip the lamp cover back in at the rear and then press it into position from the sides the floor of the refrigerator section is wet The drain hole has become blocked...

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 to improve our service Service Department 36 ...

Page 37: ...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 if the fu...

Page 38: ...ing and going off Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The air inlet to the appliance is via the plinth in the housing unit The ...

Page 39: ...r dimensions in mm Freezer section Refriger ator section Appliance a b c KF 888 681 664 1012 The break between the furniture doors must suit the break between the appliance doors Building in dimensions 39 ...

Page 40: ...he appliance door easier to take off Open the upper door of the appliance a little and push it upwards and outwards a little together with hinge plate c Then lift the appliance door upwards and off Pull hinge plate a and hinge pin b out of the appliance door turn hinge plate a around and refit everything on the other side of the appliance door Do not forget to use washer c Use a pointed instrument...

Page 41: ...rew Place the lower appliance door on the bottom hinge pin i and close the appliance door Then place the top hinge pin d in position Completely unscrew outer screw m at the top and half screw it in to the opposite side Fit the upper appliance door onto hinge pin a then hang the hinge plate on the previously fitted screw b push it inwards and secure using the second screw c Make sure that both appl...

Page 42: ...ng the appliance the housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level The unit corners must be at right angles Align the furniture doors with the hinges Preparing the appliance Fit cover strip a into position so that it is flush with the door opening side Shorten the sealing strip to the height of the niche Stick the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on the door opening side Bu...

Page 43: ...lush with the housing unit floor B and the front edge of the opened fixing bracket a is flush with the housing unit A gap of 43 mm must be maintained between the appliance and the housing unit on the hinge side Marked X on the drawing Secure the appliance on the hinge side to the housing unit at the top and in the middle on 19 mm thick housing unit walls by using the shorter 5 x 75 mm screws c and...

Page 44: ...xing bracket a back up again and fit cover g Align cover strip h by sliding it parallel to the housing unit ceiling The cover strip must not protude Secure the appliance to the top of the housing unit using the short 4 x 14 mm screws i through the cover strip before tightening them Fitting a furniture door Fit the door coupling parts a to the appliance door at handle height using the 3 9 x 9 5 mm ...

Page 45: ...rniture door is maintained Make sure that the coupling guides are at approx 90 to the front edge of the door Align the door couplings so that when closed the handle side of the furniture door does not touch the housing unit wall A minimum distance of 1 mm must be maintained Plug any holes left in the appliance door with the stoppers e supplied Building in the appliance 45 ...

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