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It is important to check that the side
section of the handle

d

does not

come into contact with the door seal
when opening the door, as this
would damage the door seal
permanently.

If, after you have refitted the handle,
you find that the side section does
touch the door seal when the door is
opened:

^

Realign mounting plate

c

with grub

screws

a

until the mounting plate

and the side section of the handle

d

are at the correct angle and the side
section does not touch the seal when
the door is opened.

Changing the door hinging

45

Summary of Contents for KFN 763 SD ed

Page 1: ... freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN 8562 SD ed KFN 8762 SD ed KFN 8763 SD ed KFN 8962 SD ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 208 653 ...

Page 2: ...zer section 16 Temperature range 17 Temperature displays 17 Temperature display brightness 18 Alarm 19 Door alarm 19 Switching on the alarm system 19 Switching the alarm off early 19 Using Super cool Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 20 Super cool 20 Freezing fresh food 20 Super freeze 21 Dynamic cooling m 22 Using the refrigerator efficiently 23 Different storage zones 23 Food which should not be ...

Page 3: ...eezer tray 29 Cool pack 30 Defrosting 31 Refrigerator section 31 Freezer section 31 Cleaning and care 32 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 32 Ventilation gaps 33 Door seals 33 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 33 Problem solving guide 34 Noises 37 After sales service 38 Electrical connection 39 Electrical connection U K 39 Installation 40 Location 40 Climate range 40 V...

Page 4: ... button warmer right hand button colder dSuper cool button and indicator light eDynamic cooling button and indicator light fSafety lock indicator light gMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off hFreezer section temperature display iFreezer section temperature selector buttons left hand button warmer right hand button colder jSuper freeze button and indicator light kAlarm off butt...

Page 5: ...Interior lighting pBottle rack qShelves rCondensate channel and drain hole sDoor shelves tFruit and vegetable containers uDivider vFreezer drawers with freezer calendar wMarker system for frozen food depending on model Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... the Miele home system You will need a Miele home system e g the Miele home InfoControl and your appliance must be fitted with the Communication module XKM 2000 KF to benefit from this feature Please refer to the leaflet supplied with the Miele home Communication module for details on how to install it and on how to sign it on to your Miele home system The Miele home system is supplied with its ow...

Page 7: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 8: ... Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system Th...

Page 9: ...t of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the a...

Page 10: ...ur otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by...

Page 11: ...e are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This w...

Page 12: ...ting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C or 18 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in a...

Page 13: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 13 ...

Page 14: ...rature display lights up Bars light up in the freezer section temperature display The appliance starts cooling You can also switch the whole appliance on by pressing the On Off button for the refrigerator section on the left hand side of the control panel Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack Place t...

Page 15: ...u can now choose between 0 and 1 by pressing the temperature selector buttons 0 the safety lock is de activated 1 the safety lock is activated Press the Super freeze button to save the setting The safety lock indicator light X will light up when the safety lock has been activated Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel to come out of the setting mode The electronics wil...

Page 16: ...re of 4 C in the refrigerator section in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature colder than 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defroste...

Page 17: ...e it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature displays During normal operation the temperature displays on the control panel show the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section If the temperature in the applia...

Page 18: ... and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until an appears in the display Press the Super freeze button again lights up in the temperature display You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons You can choose from settings 1 to 5 1 lowest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super freeze button to sa...

Page 19: ...nts of food at once Door alarm The alarm will sound if the freezer section door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds Switching on the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer section the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing ...

Page 20: ... are sufficiently chilled Press the Super cool button The Super cool indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the food its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cel...

Page 21: ...ator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 60 hours The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power To save energy the S...

Page 22: ...an 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 Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high Switching on Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling bu...

Page 23: ...hould be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into ...

Page 24: ... figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Unpacked meats and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross...

Page 25: ...the refrigerator depending on model Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door s...

Page 26: ...ft for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not su...

Page 27: ...ealing kits Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer section When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer section Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section Each drawer and separator ...

Page 28: ...to the guide runners on the edge of the drawers Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in a refrigerator in a steam oven Poultry It...

Page 29: ...an be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks Drinks are best cooled quickly in the refrigerator section using the Super cool function If bottles are however placed in the freezer section for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tra...

Page 30: ...n in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a ...

Page 31: ...ate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the f...

Page 32: ...cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The stainless steel trim can be pulled off the front edge of the refrigerator section shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the appliance a...

Page 33: ...n cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance doors insert the plug in the socket and switch the refrigerator section and the freezer section on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the...

Page 34: ...used by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature Check that the doors have been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been put in at the same time for freezing This makes the compressor run fo...

Page 35: ...ure displays Check the temperature displays about 6 hours after switching on the appliance The display will not show a temperature until the temperature in the appliance has reached a certain level the following appear in one of the temperature displays F1 to F5 There is a fault Call the Service Department nA appears in the freezer section temperature display The freezer section temperature has ri...

Page 36: ...e plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Press the sides of the lamp cover inwards 1 disengage the cover 2 and unclip it at the rear Replace the lamp Lamp specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting Screw the new lamp into the connection Ensure it goes in correctly and make sure that seal 3 makes a tight fit Replace th...

Page 37: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 38: ...ler or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 38 ...

Page 39: ...pliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and i...

Page 40: ...led where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN...

Page 41: ...l parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position The appliance can be placed directly against a wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 41 ...

Page 42: ...oved Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the doors Open the lower door Use a screwdriver to lever plinth a out then pull it forwards and out Use a screwdriver to remove cover b then close the door Remove screw c...

Page 43: ...hem around and screw in on the opposite side Pull bearing bush o downwards out of hinge bracket n and refit it from above into the hinge bracket Remove spacer p with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side Remove plugs q from the door bearing bushes in the doors and refit on the opposite side Hang the door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door Push middle hinge pin f from below ...

Page 44: ...wer door open secure cover b to the front of the plinth fascia Refitting the handles Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws b Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when th...

Page 45: ...seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened Realign mounting plate c with grub screws a until the mounting plate and the side section of the handle d are at the correct angle and the side section does not touch the seal when the door is opened Changing the door hinging 45 ...

Page 46: ... increase in electricity consumption The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door b will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the door Th...

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