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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door seal

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Risk of damage as a result of

incorrect cleaning.
If you treat the door seal with oils or
grease, it can become porous.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal.

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The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a cloth.

Cleaning the ventilation gaps

A build-up of dust will increase the
energy consumption of the appliance.

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The ventilation gaps should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the
dusting brush for Miele vacuum
cleaners)

After cleaning

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Replace all shelves and accessories
in the appliance.

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Reconnect to the mains and switch
the appliance back on.

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Switch on the Super freeze function
for a while so that the freezer section
can cool down quickly.

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Switch on the Super cool function for
a while so that the refrigerator section
can cool down quickly.

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Place food in the refrigerator section
and close the door.

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Place the freezer drawers with the
frozen food back in the freezer
section and close the door.

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When the temperature in the freezer
section is a constant -18 °C or colder
press the Super freeze button to
switch the Super freeze function off.

Summary of Contents for KFN 37432 iD

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 10 951 260 ...

Page 2: ...ack on again 24 Switching off for longer periods of time 25 The correct temperature 26 in the refrigerator section 26 in the freezer section 26 Temperature display 27 Setting the temperature in the refrigerator freezer sections 27 Using Super cool Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 29 Super cool function 29 Super freeze function 30 DynaCool function 31 Temperature and door alarm 33 Temperature alarm...

Page 3: ...ing and replacing the fruit and vegetable drawer 47 Replacing the drawer 47 Moving the charcoal filters 48 Freezing and storing food 49 Maximum freezing capacity 49 Freezing fresh food 49 Storing frozen food 49 Home freezing 50 Storage time for frozen food 52 Adjusting the interior fittings 53 Using accessories 53 Defrosting 55 Cleaning and care 56 Cleaning agents 56 Preparing the refrigeration ap...

Page 4: ...n 75 Installation 76 Side by side 76 Location 76 Ventilation 77 Furniture door panel 79 Before installing the appliance 80 Building in dimensions 82 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors 83 Changing the door hinging 83 Installing the appliance 88 Fitting the furniture doors 95 ...

Page 5: ...pter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instructions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these 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 offices and si...

Page 6: ...hilst 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 appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and unders...

Page 7: ...e 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 and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes I...

Page 8: ...is standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger Do not...

Page 9: ...e is designed for use within a certain climate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Do not cover ...

Page 10: ...uth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do 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 stor...

Page 11: ...ate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not 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 or which might cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its...

Page 12: ...plashes 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 condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information is only relevant for recycling There is no risk during normal operation The oil in the compressor can be fatal if ...

Page 13: ...th and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also responsible by law depending on country for deleting...

Page 14: ...nlight 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 15: ...d load 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...

Page 16: ...n e For switching the SuperCool and SuperFreeze functions on and off f For setting the temperature colder selection sensor in settings mode g For confirming a selection OK sensor h For setting the temperature warmer selection sensor in settings mode i For selecting and deselecting settings mode j For switching the temperature or door alarm off k Display with temperature and symbols symbols only vi...

Page 17: ...r adjusting the brightness of the display Charcoal filter replacement indicator Active AirClean This function must be activated after fitting a charcoal filter it lights up to remind you to replace it Sabbath mode For switching Sabbath mode on and off Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to the electricity supply when it is not switched on flashes in the event of a power cut A...

Page 18: ... c Egg tray door shelf d Adjustable shelf e Adjustable shelf with lighting FlexiLight f Bottle shelf g Bottle rack h Interior lighting for fruit and vegetable drawer i Fruit and vegetable drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k Freezer drawers ...

Page 19: ...liance Butter dish Egg tray Bottle holder The flexible ribs grip the bottles securely when the door is opened and closed 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 20: ...ly rip proof and hard wearing Thanks to very fine microfibres these cloths achieve excellent cleaning results Bottle rack The appliance is supplied with a bottle rack for the refrigerator section Additional bottle racks can be fitted if required KKF FF Active AirClean charcoal filters with holder Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air quality The...

Page 21: ... tablet iOS or Android operating systems To use the Miele mobile app or Miele home features such as the option to switch on SuperCool SuperFreeze you must insert the WiFi stick into your Miele refrigeration appliance and connect it to your WiFi network Fitting and installation instructions for the stick are supplied with it and describe how to install the WiFi stick and connect to a WiFi network ...

Page 22: ...Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance A tone will sound each time a sensor is touched You can deactivate this if you wish see Selecting further settings Audible tones Switching on When the appliance is connected to the electrical supply the mains connection symbol will appear in the display after a short while Touch the...

Page 23: ... refrigeration appliance allow the appliance to run for approx 2 hours before placing food in it Do not place food in the freezer section until it has reached the required coldness at least 18 C Individual settings can be set for each section Touch the sensor control for the section you want to adjust the settings for The sensor control that has been selected is highlighted in yellow For the refri...

Page 24: ...o switch off the freezer section This is useful e g whilst on holiday Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section so that it is no longer highlighted Dashes will appear briefly in the display Switching the refrigerator section back on again The refrigerator section can also be switched back on again separately Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section so that it is highlighted in yellow agai...

Page 25: ...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 off at the wall and remove the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse Clean the refrigeration appliance and leave the door ajar to air the appliance and avoid odours building up inside It is also advisable to carry out the last two instru...

Page 26: ...he 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 required At this tempe...

Page 27: ...emperature setting 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 in the refrigerator freezer sections The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections are set independently of one another Select the refrigerator or the freezer section Use the two sensors un...

Page 28: ...rent temperature inside the appliance is automatically shown Or Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection 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 take this long for the appliance to give an accurate reading If after this time the temperature...

Page 29: ...yellow Touch the Super cool sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the refrigerator section Switching off Super cool The Super cool function switches off automatically after approx 12 hours The appliance will then continue to work at normal power To save energy the Super cool function can be switched off once food and drinks are...

Page 30: ...highlighted in yellow Touch the Super freeze sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch itself off automatically after approx 30 65 hours The quantity of fresh food placed in the freezer will determine the duration before the Super freeze function s...

Page 31: ...me it is a good idea to switch on DynaCool This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control DynaCool should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high Switchi...

Page 32: ...ic cooling Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section The symbol for the refrigerator section is highlighted in yellow Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow To save energy the fan switches off automatically whilst the door is open ...

Page 33: ...temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm Audible and visual signals will be activated for example When the refrigeration appliance is switched on if the temperature in a temperature zone differs greatly from the set temperature If a lot of warm room air enters the freezer when frozen goods are being loaded rearranged or taken out When freezing large amounts of food at once When freez...

Page 34: ...he alarm symbol will continue to flash until the temperature is at the correct level Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open The alarm will sound if the door is left open for a long time The alarm symbol lights up in the display The amount of time until the door alarm is triggered depends on the ...

Page 35: ...ng the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off if you wish Touch the sensor for switching off the door alarm The alarm sound will stop The alarm symbol will continue to be lit up until the door is closed ...

Page 36: ...scribed below Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent The appliance being switched off by mistake The temperature being changed by mistake The DynaCool SuperCool and SuperFreeze functions being selected by mistake Settings being adjusted by mistake it is only possible to deactivate the safety lock This prevents the appliance being switched off or settings being adjusted without you...

Page 37: ...nals The appliance has audible signals including the keypad tone and the door and temperature alarm tones You can switch the keypad tone or the door alarm tone on or off but you cannot deactivate the temperature alarm There are 4 settings to choose from Option 3 is set at the factory this means that the keypad tone and the door alarm are switched on Switching audible signals on off Touch the setti...

Page 38: ...exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute Display brightness The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room The display brightness can be adjusted in steps from 1 to 3 The factory default setting is 3 maximum brightness Altering the display brightness Touch the settings sensor All symbols available for selection will appear in the display a...

Page 39: ... of religious customs The following are switched off The interior lighting when the appliance door is opened All acoustic and visual signals The temperature display DynaCool SuperCool and SuperFreeze if previously switched on The following can be selected The settings sensor for switching off Sabbath mode The On Off sensor The Sabbath mode function will switch itself off automatically after approx...

Page 40: ...ook it before freezing it again Switching on Sabbath mode Touch the settings sensor All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes Touch the sensors for setting the temperatures or repeatedly until the symbol flashes Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display By touching the or senso...

Page 41: ...ilable to purchase separately see Optional accessories After fitting filters the filter replacement indicator has to be activated You will be reminded to replace the filters after approx 6 months see Cleaning and Care Replacing the charcoal filters The symbol will light up in the display After replacing the filter s the counter must be reset The indicator will then go out Activating the filter rep...

Page 42: ... or to make your selection Replacement indicator deactivated 1 Replacement indicator activated 2 Counter reset Press the OK button to confirm the selection The selected setting is applied the symbol flashes Touch the settings button to leave settings mode Otherwise the appliance electronics will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute ...

Page 43: ...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 insufficient air circulation the cooling performance will decrease and energy consumption wi...

Page 44: ...a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C 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 stored at too cold a temperature Foods which are sensitiv...

Page 45: ...nsure that food stored in the refrigerator section is covered or wrapped properly This will prevent food odours from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria This is particularly important when storing meat products By ensuring that the temperature settings are correct and by taking appropriate hygiene measures you can prolong the storage life of your...

Page 46: ... of the refrigerated goods 1 Lift it upwards slightly at the front 2 Pull it forwards 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 Push the shelf in until it clicks into position The raised edge on the protective strip at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance an...

Page 47: ...eaning Removing and replacing the fruit and vegetable drawer The fruit and vegetable drawer sits on telescopic runners and can be removed for loading and unloading or cleaning Pull out the drawer as far as it will go and then lift it up and out Risk of damage as a result of incorrect handling After removing the drawer the telescopic runners are fully extended Push the telescopic runners back in Re...

Page 48: ...e 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 filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the shelf To move the charcoal filters pull the holder upwards to remove it from the protective strip Refit the hold...

Page 49: ...his means in practice is that the food loses more moisture 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...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the upper freezer drawers Place the 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 data plate If the ventilation slots are blocked the cooling performance will d...

Page 52: ...on packaging 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 cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold In a steam oven F...

Page 53: ...e quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer if it is stuck Tip Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by holding it under running water for a short time Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer section from rising too ...

Page 54: ...Freezing and storing food 54 Tip The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time ...

Page 55: ...e into an evaporation system at the back of the refrigeration appliance 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 automatically defrosted and di...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...s steel trim with LED lighting will be damaged if you place it in water for cleaning Clean the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with a damp cloth Remove the stainless steel trims or stainless steel trim with LED lighting before cleaning the adjustable shelves in the dishwasher To remove the stainless steel trim and the rear protective strips proceed as follows Place the adjustable shelf on a...

Page 58: ... or protective strip by following the same procedure in reverse Dismantling the bottle and door shelves Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelves in a dishwasher To remove the stainless steel trim proceed as follows Place the door bottle shelf with the front side on the work surface Take hold of one end of the trim and pull it off the shelf The entire section of stainless st...

Page 59: ...drawer lids depending on model the cool pack These accessories should all be hand washed The following parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher The maximum temperature of the dishwasher programme selected must not exceed 55 C Contact with natural dyes from carrots tomatoes and ketchup etc may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher This discolouration does not affect the stability of the parts t...

Page 60: ...uum cleaner e g use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly Switch on the Super cool function for a while so that the refrigerator section can cool down quickly Place food in...

Page 61: ...lter holder is dishwasher proof Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the shelf When in position the charcoal filters must not touch the back wall of the appliance as the moisture could cause them to stick to the back wall Insert the new charcoal filters into the holder so that they do not protrude over the edge of the holder Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filte...

Page 62: ... not come on when the door is opened and the display is not lit up The appliance is not switched on and the mains connection symbol is lit up in the display Switch the appliance on The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug correctly into the socket The mains connection symbol appears in the display when the appliance is switched off Check whether the mains fuse has tripped T...

Page 63: ...thick layer of ice may have formed in the freezer Close the appliance doors After a while the temperature will return to normal by itself If a thick layer of ice has already formed this will affect cooling and increase energy consumption Defrost the refrigeration appliance and clean it The ambient room temperature is too high The higher the ambient temperature the longer the compressor has to run ...

Page 64: ...room temperature is too low the compressor will run less frequently This may cause the freezer section to become too warm See the information in Installation Location Increase the temperature of the room An LED indicator light is flashing at the back of the appliance at the bottom near the compressor depending on model The electronic unit for the compressor is equipped with an operation and fault ...

Page 65: ...tion An alarm will also sound The temperature alarm has been activated The temperature in the freezer section has risen above or fallen below the temperature which has been set Possible reasons for this include The appliance door has been opened too frequently A large quantity of fresh food has been placed in the freezer without switching on the SuperFreeze function A prolonged power cut mains out...

Page 66: ...the last temperature setting when the power is back on Press the Alarm off button The warmest temperature displayed will disappear The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer section Depending on the temperature displayed you should check whether food in the freezer has started to thaw or has defrosted If it has it should be used as soon as possible Defrosted foo...

Page 67: ... avoid overheating the lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case then there is a fault Danger of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician Danger of injury from LED lighting Light intensity correspond...

Page 68: ...th and then dry with a lint free cloth The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty Risk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service Risk of injury from LED lighting The light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers must not be removed or damaged or be removed...

Page 69: ...g on all the shelves Wipe the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with a damp cloth and dry it or leave it outside the appliance to dry Clean the metal discs contacts in the shelf supports in the same way Make sure that the contacts are clean and dry before replacing the shelves with LED lighting Push the shelf in until it clicks into position Close the appliance door The interior lighting will...

Page 70: ...and then try again It should now open without force The floor of the refrigerator section is wet The condensate drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole There is no audible alarm although the door has been open for a long time This is not a fault The alarm tone has been switched off in settings mode see Selecting further settings Audible signals The external walls of the a...

Page 71: ...ials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level Do so by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or place something underneath it The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of ...

Page 72: ...d to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in this booklet Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate can be found inside the appliance Warranty The appliance warranty is valid for 2 years from date of purchase In the UK you must activate your cover by calling 0330 ...

Page 73: ...de Switch the appliance off by touching the On Off sensor If this does not work the safety lock is activated The temperature display will go out and the mains connection symbol will appear Place your finger on the sensor and leave it there At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the sensor Leave your finger on the sensor until the symbol appears in the display Then r...

Page 74: ...shes Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection 1 flashes in the display means Demo mode is switched on and the symbol lights up Touch the or sensor until 0 appears means Demo mode is switched off Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The selected setting is applied the symbol flashes Touch the settings sensor to leave settings mode Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatica...

Page 75: ...ontact gap of at least 3 mm These include miniature circuit breakers fuses and contactors EN 60335 The mains plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This could result in a short circuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity suppl...

Page 76: ...ve off heat Appliances which give off heat can catch fire and set fire to the refrigeration appliance This refrigeration appliance must not be installed underneath a hob This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room When deciding where to install your refrigeration appliance please bear in mind that it will use more energy if installed near to a heater a cooker or other applianc...

Page 77: ...room temperature SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 16 to 38 C T 16 to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to switch off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation If the ventilation gaps given are not observed the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods This wil...

Page 78: ...bstructed airflow of 200 cm is calculated by adding up the total area of ventilation openings in the grilles Important The appliance uses less energy the larger the ventilation gaps The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They must also be regularly cleaned of dust Top ventilation gap The ventilation gap at the top of the appliance can be constructed in different ways a ...

Page 79: ...ppliance door could collide with the adjoining housing unit door or wall when opened It may be necessary to adjust the size of this gap to suit the thickness and edge radius of the appliance furniture door This must be taken into consideration when planning your kitchen and when replacing an old appliance with a new one to ensure the installation conditions required are met Appliance furniture doo...

Page 80: ...of hinging the furniture door can still be used Remove the old hinges from the housing unit They are no longer required because the furniture door will now be fitted to the appliance door All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from the Miele Customer Service Department Before installing the appliance Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories ou...

Page 81: ...Installation I N S T A L L A T I O N 81 Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch depending on model ...

Page 82: ... fully functional in a 550 mm niche but the energy consumption will be slightly higher Before installation ensure the housing unit is the correct size The specified ventilation cross sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance Niche height mm A Freezer section mm B KFN 37432 iD KFNS 37432 iD 1772 1788 695 ...

Page 83: ...90 The locking pins for limiting the door opening must be fitted before the refrigeration appliance is installed The refrigerator section door must be taken off in order to insert the pins into the upper hinge of the freezer section door Insert the locking pins supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The appliance door opening angle is now limited to approx 90 Changing th...

Page 84: ...en both appliance doors Remove the shelves and bottle shelf from the door Remove covers and Danger of injury Do not close the hinges Leave them open Slightly loosen screws and in the hinges Push doors and outwards and take them off their hinges ...

Page 85: ...nto the hinges to stop the door opening too far remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges Carry out the following steps on both doors To remove the soft close mechanism Warning The soft close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled Danger of injury Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Remove the soft close mechanism from the ball joint Unscrew holder and remove th...

Page 86: ...ng upwards the hinges remain open Danger of injury Do not close the hinges Remove screws completely Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners To secure the soft close mechanism Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards Screw holder onto the hinge and tighten securely Open out soft close mechanism and hook it into the ball joint ...

Page 87: ... N S T A L L A T I O N 87 Push appliance doors and onto the pre fitted screws and then tighten the screws and Replace covers and Refit the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far ...

Page 88: ...ners of the housing unit must be at a 90 angle to each other otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with all 4 corners of the housing unit The required ventilation cross sections must be ensured see Installation Ventilation and Building in dimensions To install the appliance you will need the following tools Parts required for installation All installation parts are number coded Thi...

Page 89: ...L A T I O N 89 for fitting the furniture doors All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly ...

Page 90: ...ckets in the handle area of the door Use the pre drilled holes in the appliance door Push the appliance into the building in niche When pushing the appliance into its niche make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped Tip To help you push it into position tie a piece of string around the plug to increase the length of the connection cable Then pull the cable by the end of the string through...

Page 91: ...e cover Secure the securing plate using screws loosely into the top left hand side of the appliance Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part Fit stopper onto fixing bracket Screw fixing bracket with screws loosely into the bottom of the appliance Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part ...

Page 92: ... the appliance These can all lead to increased energy consumption Push the appliance into the building in niche making sure a gap of 42 mm is maintained all round between the appliance carcase and the front of the housing unit side walls Push the appliance into the niche until all fixing brackets at the top and bottom are in line with the front edge of the housing unit side wall This will create a...

Page 93: ...r fittings Tip If possible remove door fittings and push the appliance into the niche until all fixing brackets at the top and bottom are in line with the front edge of the housing unit side wall Align the appliance on both sides by altering the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied Securing the appliance in the niche Press the appliance against the side of the housing unit on the hinge side ...

Page 94: ...et to the housing unit side wall with screws Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Caution The appliance must not pull back into the unit Push the protruding bracket using your thumb towards the housing unit wall whilst tightening the screws Re tighten screws and Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket They are no longer required and can be disposed of Replace cove...

Page 95: ... doors Fitting the furniture doors The upper edge of the appliance furniture doors should be aligned with the height of the furniture doors of the adjacent kitchen units The furniture doors must be mounted free of tension The following chapter describes the installation of furniture doors with a furniture front of at least 16 19 mm thickness Carry out the following steps on both doors The distance...

Page 96: ...ce Using a pencil lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door Hang the fixing bracket with the fitting aids onto the inside of the furniture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short chipboard screws On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edges Drill holes into the furniture door if necessary Pull the fitting a...

Page 97: ...e hinge Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle if required Open the appliance door Hang the furniture door onto the adjusting bolts Loosely attach the nuts on the adjusting bolts Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors The distance should be the same ...

Page 98: ...iver to adjust bolts A gap of 8 mm is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket This must only be adjusted within its permitted range Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver tighten nuts on the appliance door with ring spanner Cover strip must be completely hidden in the niche and must not protrude ...

Page 99: ... and the furniture door Depth adjustment Z Loosen screws at the top of the appliance door and screw on the fixing bracket at the bottom By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the housing unit Tighten all screws again Replace top cover and click it into place Replace side covers making sure you hear them click into place ...

Page 100: ...ust close properly The door must not touch the housing unit The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the door Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation ...

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