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Noises

Normal
noises

What is causing them?

Brrrrr ...

A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise
can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on.

Blubb,
blubb ...

A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates
through the pipes.

Click ...

Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
motor on or off.

Sssrrrrr ...

You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the
appliance.

Crack ...

A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the refrigeration appliance.

Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the
compressor and the refrigerant circulating through the cooling circuit).

Noises

Cause and remedy

Rattling,
vibrating

The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance
using a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet
underneath the refrigeration appliance.

The refrigeration appliance is touching another appliance or
piece of furniture. Move it away.

Drawers, baskets or shelves are jiggling or are stuck. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are touching. Separate them.

Summary of Contents for KFN 29243 D ed/cs

Page 1: ... installation instructions Fridge freezer 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 en GB M Nr 10 360 600 ...

Page 2: ...23 Start screen 23 Switching off the refrigeration appliance 24 Switching off for longer periods of time 26 The correct temperature 27 in the refrigerator section 27 in the freezer section 27 Temperature display 28 Setting the temperature 28 Temperature range 29 Using Super cool Super freeze and DynaCool 30 Super freeze function 30 Super cool function 30 DynaCool function 31 Switching a function o...

Page 3: ...filter reminder 46 Clean ventilation grille reminder 46 Storing food in the refrigerator section 47 Different storage zones 47 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section 48 Notes on buying food 49 Storing food correctly 49 Protein rich food 49 Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer 50 Adjusting the interior fittings refrigerator section 52 Adjusting the door bottle shelf 52 ...

Page 4: ...Replacing the charcoal filters 67 Problem solving guide 69 Noises 78 Service 79 Contact in the event of a fault 79 Displaying licence agreements 79 EPREL database 79 Warranty 79 Installation 80 Installation 80 Side by side installation 80 Location 80 Ventilation 82 Fitting supplied wall spacers 82 Installing the refrigeration appliance 83 Levelling the appliance door 83 Installing the refrigeratio...

Page 5: ...e refrigeration appliance as well as the safety notes and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Correct application This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in similar environments for example in shops o...

Page 6: ...ience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refrigeration appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been ...

Page 7: ... does not affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes In the event of damage Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity supply Ventilate the room where t...

Page 8: ...the specifications of EN 50160 or an equivalent standard The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronised with the mains power supply or these measures must be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation As described for exam...

Page 9: ...nder warranty repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician Otherwise the warranty is invalidated Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele original spare parts Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used This refrigeration appliance is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditi...

Page 10: ...nto contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic Risk of fire and explosion Do not store explosive materials in the refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite Danger of explosion Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker insid...

Page 11: ...not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Observe the manufacturer s use by dates and storage instructions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the fresh...

Page 12: ...ing the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator causing ...

Page 13: ...st be transported by two people Disposal of your old appliance If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock destroy it This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the con...

Page 14: ... if disposed of with general waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with general waste Instead please make use of officially designated collection and disposal points to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances in your local community with your dealer or with Miele By law you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data fro...

Page 15: ...ight Not near to a heat source radiator oven Near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C The lower the temperature the higher the energy consumption Freezer section 18 C ...

Page 16: ...oad food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible before it warms up too much Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance The appliance will try to cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged or covered Th...

Page 17: ...se g Bottle rack h Bottle shelf with bottle holder i Regulator for setting the humidity level in the DailyFresh drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k DailyFresh drawer on rollers l Recessed handle with door opening aid Click2open m Freezer drawers n Ventilation grille For easier installation there are transport handles on the back at the top and transport wheels underneath the appliance ...

Page 18: ...ation appliance for switching on the refrigerator section separately Settings mode For selecting settings see Selecting further settings Minus plus For altering a setting e g temperature OK For confirming a setting Left right navigation arrow For scrolling in Settings mode to select a setting Back For exiting a menu ...

Page 19: ...ol refrigerator section Super freeze freezer section Function can be selected depending on section see Using Super cool Super freeze and DynaCool DynaCool refrigerator section Function can be selected depending on section see Using Super cool Super freeze and DynaCool Temperature alarm Warning see Problem solving guide Display warnings Door alarm Warning see Problem solving guide Display warnings ...

Page 20: ...lly using the bottle rack to save space The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance Ice cube tray Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer section from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut This can help prolong the storage life The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours ...

Page 21: ...ottle rack for the refrigerator section Additional bottle racks can be fitted if required KKF FF charcoal filter with holder Active AirClean Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the fridge zone for improved air quality KKF RF replacement filters Active AirClean Replacement filters to the fit the holder are available We recommend replacing the charcoal filters every 6 months XKS 3100 W ...

Page 22: ...t damage during transportation The appliance doors and side panels where applicable have a protective foil Do not remove the foil until the appliance has been positioned in its final location Cleaning the appliance Please refer to the relevant instructions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories Connecting the appliance Connect the appliance to the electricity su...

Page 23: ...e Willkommen will appear in the display for approx 3 seconds If this does not happen and appears in the display the safety lock is still activated see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the safety lock Deactivating the safety lock temporarily C 5 18 C Start screen The display changes to the start screen The interior lighting will come on and become brighter until the maximum bri...

Page 24: ...r section display Here you can set or change the temperature as well as select the Super freeze function see Using Super cool Super freeze and DynaCool Settings mode is on the right hand side Touch the symbol to access Settings mode Here further settings can be selected see Selecting further settings Switching off the refrigeration appliance You can switch the appliance off in Settings mode see Se...

Page 25: ...ly If the Party mode DynaCool or Super cool functions have been previously selected these will be switched off automatically C 5 18 C Standby Touch the temperature display in the field for the refrigerator section 5 C OK Refrigerator section display Touch or until is displayed Touch Touch OK to confirm your entry C 18 Start screen refrigerator section switched off The temperature display for the r...

Page 26: ... absence the refrigeration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door s left shut there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time observe the following Switch the refrigeration appliance off Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and pull th...

Page 27: ...ing the refrigeration appliance This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for long periods a temperature of 18 C is req...

Page 28: ...etting it can take the appliance a few hours to reach the temperature required and for this temperature to then be shown as a constant temperature in the display Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set independently of one another Touch the temperature display for the section you want to change The previously set temperature will appear 4 C OK ...

Page 29: ...rrent temperature in the appliance Temperature range The temperature in the refrigerator section can be adjusted from 1 C to 9 C The temperature in the freezer section can be adjusted from 15 C to 26 C Tip If you have adjusted the temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will...

Page 30: ...the freezer The SuperFreeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx 65 hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the time before the SuperFreeze function turns off Tip To save energy you can manually switch off SuperFreeze once the freezer reaches a constant temperature of 18 C or colder Monitor the temperature in the freezer section When SuperFreeze ...

Page 31: ...hen the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high With DynaCool switched on the fan is ready when the compressor switches on the fan also switches on automatically Tip Because DynaCool requires more energy you should switch it off under normal conditions To save energy the fan switches off automatically whilst the door is open Switching a functio...

Page 32: ...t screen Any function which was previously switched on will be switched off following an interruption to the power supply Displaying a selected function Touch the temperature display for the relevant section The current temperature appears on the display The symbol for the selected function lights up orange ...

Page 33: ...emperature display An alarm will also sound until the cause of the alarm is rectified or the alarm is switched off The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm The temperature alarm is only displayed on the start screen and not when selecting a setting A temperature alarm is displayed before an existing door alarm The audible and vis...

Page 34: ... section The flashing warmest temperature display will go out The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer section Door alarm The appliance has a warning system to prevent energy being wasted and food becoming warm if the doors are left open If an appliance door is left open for a longer period of time will light up yellow on the relevant temperature display An al...

Page 35: ...arm will sound If an audible tone does not sound in the event of a door alarm the alarm has been switched off in Settings mode see Selecting further settings Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off if you wish Touch The current temperature is shown in the display The alarm will stop ...

Page 36: ...the safety lock On off Switch appliance off OK Switch Sabbath mode on off On orange symbol off Change the time before the door alarm is triggered Level 1 7 level 1 30 sec level 2 1 min Miele home system settings only visible if the WiFi stick has been fitted Further setting options are described in the fitting and installation instructions which are enclosed with the stick Switch keypad tone on of...

Page 37: ...default settings Access information about your refrigeration appliance Display important when reporting a fault to Miele Service Replace charcoal filter reminder On orange symbol off Clean ventilation grille reminder On orange symbol off ...

Page 38: ...on the display and an alarm will sound see Problem solving guide Display messages Selecting the setting you want C 5 18 C Start screen Touch Settings mode Scroll left or right using the or arrow buttons The symbol for the selectable setting appears in the middle of the display The symbols for the next available settings appear in the background to the right and left but are not selectable Touch th...

Page 39: ...ntities of food and drink quickly and make ice cubes for example if you are expecting a large number of guests Super cool DynaCool and Super freeze are switched on automatically The refrigerator section as well as the freezer section cool down very rapidly to their lowest temperature depending on the ambient room temperature Tip Switch the function on approx 4 hours before placing food in the appl...

Page 40: ... meat and dairy products during this time Food which does not go off quickly can be stored in the appliance for some time at this moderate refrigerator section temperature and the energy consumption is lower than in normal operation This also prevents the build up of odours and mould which can occur if the refrigerator section is switched off and the door is closed When Holiday mode is switched on...

Page 41: ...alted In the event of an interruption to the power supply or when power is restored any previously set minute minder duration will be deleted When the minute minder duration has elapsed An audible signal will sound and will flash Touch the display The start screen appears Altering a minute minder entry Open the appliance door and the minute minder duration countdown appear for approx 3 s in the di...

Page 42: ...ously switched on Deactivating the safety lock temporarily Touch the display appears Touch for approx 6 seconds You can now select further settings temperature additional functions etc When the appliance door is closed again the safety lock is switched back on Deactivating the safety lock Touch the display appears Touch for approx 6 seconds The start screen will appear Touch Select lights up orang...

Page 43: ... Sabbath mode function will switch itself off automatically after approx 120 hours Ensure that the doors are properly closed as visual and audible alarms are switched off Any interruption to the power supply during this time is not shown in the display After an interruption to the power supply the appliance will restart in Sabbath mode if it was previously switched on Switching Sabbath mode on Tou...

Page 44: ...ld is touched a sensor tone sounds You can switch this on or off Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off You can set the volume of the alarms and audible tones in the segment bar If all segments are filled in the maximum volume is set If no segments are filled in the alarm and audible tones are switched off appears You will hear the volume change as it is adjusted Alarms and a...

Page 45: ...he function off here If Demo mode has been switched off it cannot be switched on again via Settings mode Resetting to the factory default settings All appliance settings are reset to the factory default and the appliance is switched off Accessing information Appliance data model number and serial number is shown in the display Tip This data is important when reporting an appliance fault to Miele S...

Page 46: ...This resets the counter and the display changes back to the start screen Clean ventilation grille reminder The appliance has a ventilation grille in the plinth If the Clean ventilation grille reminder is activated you will be reminded to dust the ventilation grille after approx 12 months see Cleaning and care Cleaning the ventilation grille will then appear in the display and an audible tone will ...

Page 47: ...igeration appliance Different storage zones Due to natural air circulation there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator section Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the refrigeration section Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance Tip To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the appliance If there is insufficien...

Page 48: ...ore food in such a way that it does not touch the rear wall of the fridge zone Otherwise it could freeze to the rear wall Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 5 C because it may be sensitive to cold Depending on the type of food the appearance consistency flavour and or vitamin content may be altered if ...

Page 49: ...ailyFresh drawer This will prevent food odours from affecting other food stop food from drying out and also prevent any cross contamination of bacteria This is particularly important when storing meat products Make sure that food such as raw meat and fish in particular does not come into contact with other food By ensuring that the temperature settings are correct and by taking appropriate hygiene...

Page 50: ...r A slide control is used to regulate the amount of moisture present Slide control at moisture not increased For hygiene reasons always keep these foods covered or wrapped Slide control at moisture increased This setting is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables The slide control closes the vents in the drawer so the moisture cannot escape The moisture level greatly depends on the type and quan...

Page 51: ...itive to cold in the drawer see Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator section Set the slide control to the correct position for the food being stored humidity not increased or humidity increased An increased humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment is achieved by the moisture present in the food being stored i e the more food stored in the compartment the higher t...

Page 52: ...a little and lift it until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support It can then be raised or lowered to the required level The raised edge on the protective strip at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it Adjusting the bottle rack The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance Raise the bottle rack...

Page 53: ...er to a position of your choice Pull out the drawer as far as it will go and then remove it Risk of damage due to incorrect insertion of the shelf with the CompactCase holder This could damage the temperature sensor and the holder or the temperature sensor may not function correctly Do not place the shelf with the CompactCase holder on the temperature sensor Raise the shelf slightly at the front a...

Page 54: ...F Active AirClean holder are available as optional accessories see Accessories optional accessories When storing very strong smelling food e g very ripe cheese Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept Change the filters sooner if necessary Use more charcoal filters with holders in the appliance see Accessories Optional accessories The holder for the charcoal ...

Page 55: ...e You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time 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 Never re freeze partially or fu...

Page 56: ...e chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them from freezing together in a block Do not salt or season raw food or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly salted and seasoned Some herbs intensify the taste of food when frozen Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and increas...

Page 57: ...en food as this will cause the frozen food to begin to thaw To prevent food sticking together when frozen make sure that the packaging and containers are dry Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the upper freezer drawers Place the frozen food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum amount of food see d...

Page 58: ... appropriate hygiene measures you can maximise the storage life of your food and avoid food waste Defrosting frozen goods Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Frozen goods can be defrosted in different ways In a microwave oven In an oven using Fan heat or the Defrost setting At room temperature In the refrigerator zone the ...

Page 59: ...hey could burst Tip To avoid forgetting about bottles placed in the freezer you can set the minute minder QuickCool timer in Settings mode Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the drawers and glass shelves The drawers can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes You can also expand the space available in the freezer section If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game...

Page 60: ... the frozen cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the front of the top drawer Tip 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 Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen...

Page 61: ...iance The warmth generated by the compressor causes the condensate to evaporate automatically Keep the condensate channel and drain hole clean to enable this Condensate must be able to drain away unhindered at all times Freezer section The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automati...

Page 62: ...ts Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be food safe To avoid damaging all the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven spr...

Page 63: ...inless steel trim at the front and the protective strip at the back of the shelf To do this Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material e g a tea towel Pull the stainless steel trim off the shelf beginning at one side After cleaning the shelf reattach the stainless steel trim and the protective strip Removing the DailyFresh slide control Remove the DailyFresh slide control before cle...

Page 64: ...rigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly at least once a month Remove soiling immediately to prevent it from drying on Clean the interior with a clean sponge lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid After cleaning wipe with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Remove the stainless steel parts before cleaning the adjustable shelves in a dishwasher The following parts cannot be cleaned...

Page 65: ...onal accessory 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 Take the DailyFresh drawer out to do this Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while and to prevent odours building up Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels If soiling is left on for any length of...

Page 66: ...Miele vacuum cleaners Tip If you want to be reminded automatically every 12 months switch the Clean ventilation grille reminder on see Selecting further settings Clean ventilation grille reminder Cleaning the door seal If the door seal is damaged or has slipped out of its groove the appliance door may not close properly and cooling performance will be reduced As a result condensate will build up i...

Page 67: ...d a KKF FF Active AirClean holder are available as optional accessories see Accessories optional accessories Replace the charcoal filters in the holder every 6 months If you would like to be reminded automatically every 6 months switch on the Replace charcoal filter reminder see Selecting further settings Replace charcoal filter reminder Replacement KKF RF charcoal filters can be obtained from the...

Page 68: ...ge pointing downwards in the holder Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the adjustable shelf so that it clicks into position Touch to confirm that the filters have been replaced The Replace charcoal filter reminder will go out on the display and the counter will be reset ...

Page 69: ...cket correctly and switch on Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance Contact a qualified electrician or Miele The compressor runs continuously This is not a fault To save energy the compressor runs at a lower speed but for longer when less cooling is required The compressor is switching on mo...

Page 70: ...gy The SuperFreeze function is still switched on You can switch off the SuperFreeze function earlier to save energy The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time The temperat ure in the refrigeration appliance rises This is not a fault The temperature setting is too high Correct the temperature setting Check the temperature again after 24 hours The frozen food begins ...

Page 71: ...ation has built up inside the refri geration appliance The appliance door may not close correctly The door seal has come out of its groove Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in the groove The door seal is damaged Check whether the door seal is damaged ...

Page 72: ...abbath mode on off is lit up in the display and the appliance can not be used The safety lock has been activated Deactivate the safety lock temporarily or switch it off completely see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the safety lock lights up in the refri gerator section temper ature display and an audible tone sounds The Replace charcoal filter reminder setting has been activ...

Page 73: ... without switching on the SuperFreeze function A prolonged power cut mains outage has occurred The refrigeration appliance has a fault Tap The alarm message is confirmed goes out and the alarm stops The warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section will flash for about 1 minute in the display Then the temperature display will change to the current temperature in the freezer section You can e...

Page 74: ... freezer section Then the temperature display will change to the current temperature in the freezer section You can exit from the flashing temperature display early Touch the temperature display for the freezer section The warmest temperature displayed will disappear The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer The appliance will go back to the last temperature se...

Page 75: ...refrigeration appliance You can access this information on the display To do this touch on the display The appliance data required will be shown on the display Confirm with OK to exit the information display and the fault code will be shown again on the display The refrigeration appliance can be switched off directly from the fault message display There is an appliance fault this display always ha...

Page 76: ...f the appliance door is left open If this is not the case then there is a fault Risk of electric shock due to exposed live electrical components When removing the lighting cover there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical components Do not remove the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department Danger of injury from LED l...

Page 77: ...ic scraper to prise it apart carefully The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The heat created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation There is no audible alarm even though the door has been open for a long time Not a fault The alarm has been switched off in Settings mode see Selecting further settings Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on of...

Page 78: ...rd when materials expand inside the refrigeration appliance Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the compressor and the refrigerant circulating through the cooling circuit Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The refrigeration appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the refrigeratio...

Page 79: ...ta plate can be found in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance Displaying appliance information This can be found in Settings mode under Information see Selecting further settings or on the data plate inside the refrigeration appliance Displaying licence agreements Licences used can be displayed via EPREL database From 1 March 2021 information on energy labelling and ecodesign requir...

Page 80: ... installed side by side because it is not equipped with built in heating units in the side panels If you want to place several refrigeration appliances next to each other a distance of 100 mm must be maintained between them Please contact your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance Location This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated ...

Page 81: ...on appliance has been installed in accordance with these installation instructions Climate range This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific ambient temperatures climate range Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance Climate range Ambient temperature SN 1...

Page 82: ...aps The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way They must also be regularly dusted Air at the back of the refrigeration appliance gets warm Fitting supplied wall spacers The wall spacers supplied must be used in order to achieve declared energy consumption values and to prevent the build up of condensation at high ambient temperatures The appliance depth is increased by approx 1...

Page 83: ...iance for installation as close as possible to its intended installation site Connect the refrigeration appliance to the electricity supply as described in Electrical connection Move the refrigeration appliance carefully to its intended installation site Position the refrigeration appliance with the wall spacers if used or the back close to the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance ad...

Page 84: ... ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way Top box Refrigeration appliance Housing unit Wall The appliance depth is increased by approx 15 mm for refrigeration appliances with wall spacers fitted The refrigeration appliance can be built into any run of kitchen units and installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance front must protrude in front of furnit...

Page 85: ...ssor will work A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be provided at the back of the refrigeration appliance behind the whole width of the top box for air to circulate The ventilation gap under the ceiling must be at least 300 cm 2 to ensure that warm air can escape without obstruction ...

Page 86: ...ION 86 Appliance dimensions Dimensions without wall spacers Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted A mm B mm KFN 29233 D edt cs 1177 787 KFN 29233 D ws 1177 787 KFN 29243 D ed cs 1017 947 ...

Page 87: ...groove the door will not close properly and cooling performance will be reduced Condensate will build up in the interior and this can cause a build up of ice Do not damage the door seal and ensure it does not slip out of its groove Preparing to change the door hinging To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to prote...

Page 88: ...moving the top covers Open the appliance door Push off right outer cover Remove cover from the door hinge Remove panel on the inside of the door Use a flat head screwdriver to push the tab down and pull the cover out of the coupling ...

Page 89: ... when removing the upper door As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper door rather than in the middle hinge plate the lower door is not secured and could fall off Ensure that the hinge pin remains located in the middle hinge plate and in the lower door Lift the upper door off and place it carefully to one side Removing the lower door Danger of injury when removing the lower door As soon as...

Page 90: ...he door is being removed Lift lower door off and place it carefully to one side Changing the lower hinge plate over Pull hinge pin complete with washer and adjusting foot upwards to remove Unscrew hinge plate Slightly loosen screw of door closing aid on hinge plate Turn door closing aid 90 clockwise to the opposite locating hole in hinge plate Then tighten screw up again ...

Page 91: ...s again Changing the middle hinge plate over Pull off cover Unscrew hinge plate with the protective film underneath Turn hinge plate through 180 and screw it with the protective film into position on the opposite side The protective film protects the appliance housing from damage Turn grey plastic cover through 180 and refit it in hinge plate Tip Plastic cover fits over the protruding bearing bush...

Page 92: ...earing bush out of the guide on door hinge and refit it on the opposite side Push cover off to the side Turn cover through 180 and refit it on the opposite side Push on the cover from the side and click it into position Fit upper door hinge onto the pins on the appliance Secure door hinge with screws ...

Page 93: ...ing the door opening aid over Remove cover from the opening for the recessed handle Press the door opening aid down and remove the covers from the right and left hand side of the handle recess Fully unscrew the screw with the grey plastic collar and the screw without the collar Pull door opening slider upwards and off You may need to use a little force Tip Press the door opening aid downwards The ...

Page 94: ...e door seal The flush side of door opening slider must point towards the door seal Push door opening slider through the slot until it clicks into position Secure the door opening aid using the screw with the plastic collar and the screw without a plastic collar Do not tighten the screws Tip Check whether the opening aid moves easily by pressing it If it does not you will need to loosen the screws ...

Page 95: ...p keeper on the opposite side Press the lug downwards and push spring clip to the side out of the guide Push spring clip into the guide on the opposite side until it clicks into place Upper refrigerator section door fitting the bearing bush supplied and changing over the spring clip Fit the bearing bush supplied with the appliance in the opening on the lower edge of the appliance door Make sure th...

Page 96: ...to place Remove the bearing bush from the opposite side Tip Keep the bearing bush in case you want to change over the door hinging again at a later date Refitting the lower door Place door onto hinge pin from above Close appliance door Insert middle hinge pin through middle hinge plate into the bearing bush Important The lug on the hinge pin must point backwards again and must be guided into the g...

Page 97: ...rt bolt into the door bearing bush Screw in bolt by approx turn until it clicks into position Fit safety cover on to bolt The appliance door is not secure until safety cover has been correctly fitted Fitting the upper covers Push on cover until it clicks into position Fit cover on the door hinge Push panel on from the side until it clicks into position 1 Push on outer cover Close the upper door ...

Page 98: ... to do To align the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate Remove the middle screw from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws again The screw does not need to be refitted Align the upper door using the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws Align the ...

Page 99: ...replaced with a specific mains connection cable of the same type available from the Miele Customer Service Department For safety reasons such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified specialist or the Miele Customer Service Department These operating instructions and the data plate indicate the nominal power consumption and the appropriate fuse rating Compare this information with the da...

Page 100: ...k of the refrigeration appliance Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and switch on The appliance is now connected to the electricity supply will appear on the display Follow the steps described in Switching on and off Switching on ...

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