Miele KFN 37452 iDE Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Summary of Contents for KFN 37452 iDE

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 10 952 820 ...

Page 2: ...ack on again 25 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 in the refrigerator freezer sections 28 Using Super cool Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 30 Super cool function 30 Super freeze function 31 DynaCool function 32 Temperature and door alarm 34 Temperature alarm...

Page 3: ...oal filters 49 Freezing and storing food 50 Maximum freezing capacity 50 Freezing fresh food 50 Storing frozen food 50 Home freezing 51 Storage time for frozen food 53 Adjusting the interior fittings 54 Using accessories 54 Making ice cubes 55 Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray 55 Water container 56 Filling the water container 57 Switching the ice cube maker on and off 58 Making a large ...

Page 4: ...e of malfunction 86 Warranty 86 Information for dealers 87 Demo mode 87 Installation 89 Electrical connection 89 Installation 90 Location 90 Ventilation 91 Furniture door panel 93 Before installing the appliance 94 Building in dimensions 96 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors 97 Changing the door hinging 97 Installing the appliance 102 Fitting the furniture doors 109 ...

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: ...y is invalidated Please note the following advice for ice cube production Only use cold fresh tap water to fill the water container Hot water and other liquids could damage the water container or the ice cube maker Change the water in the water container regularly if not used for more than 24 h and always empty and refill it before switching on the ice cube maker to ensure that the ice cubes are m...

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

Page 11: ...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 freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Only use genuine original Mi...

Page 12: ... 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 Rinse the ice cube maker and the water pipes before using for the first time if the ice cube maker has not been used for a long time regularly ...

Page 13: ...t 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 condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating Symbol on the compressor depending on model This information i...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...visible when a communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed on Display brightness settings For 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 ...

Page 19: ...able shelf with lighting FlexiLight e Adjustable shelf f Bottle rack g Water container h Bottle shelf i Condensate channel and drain hole j Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer k Fruit and vegetable drawer l Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker m Freezer drawers ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ... 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 23: ...ce cube maker and the water supply pipework will be rinsed automatically with water 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 ...

Page 24: ... 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 25: ...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 26: ...ed 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 Empty the ice cube drawer Take the water container out of the appliance empty it then clean and dry it Clean the refrigeration appliance and leave the door ajar to air the appliance and avoid odours building up inside It...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...able for the ice cube maker are described in Making ice cubes and Cleaning and care All other settings options are described 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 possibl...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...he 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 ice cube maker 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 auto...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ... 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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...out Lift the glass plate slightly pull it forwards and out Using accessories Using the 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 Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 2...

Page 55: ...n the indicator light on the ice cube maker lights up Ice cubes can only be made when the ice cube drawer is completely closed An ice cube tray in which the ice cubes are produced is integrated in the ice cube maker The ice cube tray automatically empties into the drawer as soon as ice cubes are produced Once a certain fill level has been reached the automatic production of ice cubes stops The dra...

Page 56: ...ses a risk to your health Change the water in the water container every day You should also always empty and refill it before switching on the ice cube maker to ensure that the ice cubes are made with fresh water Clean the water container if it is not used for more than 24 h and dry it carefully The ice cube maker and water supply pipework must be rinsed Before using for the first time If the ice ...

Page 57: ...er Switch the appliance on Pull the water container forwards to remove it Clean it thoroughly with water to remove any dust etc Fill the container up to the marker with fresh cold drinking water Place the filled water container back into its holder and push it all the way in Make sure that the water container has locked into position and is sitting correctly in its niche ...

Page 58: ...K button to confirm your selection The selected setting is applied Touch the settings button to leave settings mode or close the appliance door Otherwise the appliance will switch to normal operation after approximately one minute Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes produced depends on the temperature in the freezer The lower the temperature the more ice cubes are produced w...

Page 59: ...ng the temperature or repeatedly until the the ice cube maker symbol flashes in the display Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection By touching the and sensor you can now alter the water volume 0 the ice cube maker is switched off 1 the ice cube maker is switched on 2 set the water volume 3 select the ice cube tray cleaning position 4 rinse the ice cube maker Touch the OK sensor to confirm y...

Page 60: ... Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light comes on The ice cube maker symbol will appear in the display The ice cube maker is switched on until the indicator light goes out The ice cube maker symbol will go out in the display The ice cube maker is switched off Close the ice cube drawer ...

Page 61: ...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 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: ...lly with water The ice cube tray then rotates into the cleaning position to allow you to dry it by hand Water is collected in the ice cube drawer Risk of damage due to incorrect operation Hot or boiling water or the addition of cleaning agent e g washing up liquid can damage the water container Only use cold fresh tap water to fill the water container Pull the water container forwards to remove it...

Page 64: ...cube tray cleaning position 4 rinse the ice cube maker Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The selected setting is applied The ice cube maker symbol in the display and the indicator light on the ice cube maker will flash while the ice cube maker is being rinsed You will hear the ice cube tray turn so that it is at an angle Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before co...

Page 65: ...ings sensor All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the symbol flashes Touch the buttons for setting the temperature and repeatedly until the ice cube maker symbol flashes in the display Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection By touching the and buttons you can now select the setting you want 0 the ice cube maker is switched off 1 the ice cube maker is switched on 2 set...

Page 66: ...od out of the refrigeration appliance and store it in a cool place Remove the shelves and bottle shelf from the door Take out all other removable parts for cleaning Removing the water container Risk to health due to contaminated water Bacteria can develop in water which has been sitting in the water container or the water supply lines for several days This poses a risk to your health Change the wa...

Page 67: ...e that the valve the underside of the water container and the surface the water container sits on in the refrigerator are clean Otherwise the water container will not sit correctly Remove the water container Pull the drip tray forwards and then downwards to remove it ...

Page 68: ...soft surface e g a tea towel with the top side facing downward Risk of damage as a result of incorrect handling When you remove the stainless steel trim with LED lighting the contacts metal disc can be damaged These contacts in the front left corner supply power to the LED lighting Ensure that you always loosen the side on which the contacts are not located first Grasp the plastic surround on the ...

Page 69: ...s The 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 The stainless steel trim on the shelves bottle or door shelves is not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher Remove the stainless s...

Page 70: ...l 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 hole if necessary Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while and to prevent odours building up Cleaning the door seal Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning If you treat the door seal with oils or grease it can become po...

Page 71: ...colder press the Super freeze button to switch the Super freeze function off Replacing the charcoal filters Charcoal filters and 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 Replacement KKF RF charcoal filters can be obtained from Miele from your dealer or from Miele s website Ti...

Page 72: ... 72 Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the framed edge pointing downwards in the holder Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf so that it clicks into position ...

Page 73: ... 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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...rm tone sounds The temperature display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer during a power failure or an interruption to the power supply Indication of an power failure the temperature in the appliance over the last few days or hours has risen too high because of a power failure or interruption to the power supply The appliance will go back to the last temperature setting when...

Page 78: ... not get cold although the controls and the interior lighting are working Demo mode is switched on This allows the appliance to be presented in the showroom without the cooling system being switched on Do not activate this setting for domestic use Switch off Demo mode see Information for dealers Demo mode ...

Page 79: ...he drawer in properly There is not enough water in the water container Fill the water container with fresh tap water The water container is not sitting correctly Push the water container into the appliance correctly making sure it clicks into position The ice cube tray is not in the correct position Correct the position of the ice cube tray The temperature in the freezer section is too high Select...

Page 80: ...y Ice cubes that are stored for a long period can absorb the taste and smell of other items Empty the ice cube drawer if you are not going to use the ice cube maker for a long period of time Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply pipework regularly see Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Unwrapped food is being stored in the freezer Ice can absorb the taste and smell of unwrapped food ...

Page 81: ... 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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...acking sound can be heard when materials 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 tou...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 appliance that gives off heat Direct sunlight should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor runs and the high...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...ging 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 out of t...

Page 95: ...Installation I N S T A L L A T I O N 95 Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch depending on model ...

Page 96: ...ance is 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 37452 iDE 1772 1788 695 ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ... N S T A L L A T I O N 101 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 102: ...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 103: ...L A T I O N 103 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 104: ...ackets 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 throug...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...n 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 ...

Page 107: ...or 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 108: ...ket 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 cov...

Page 109: ... 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 110: ...ace 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 ...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...r 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 114: ...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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