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KFN 8452 SD

M.-Nr. 06 642 440 / 01

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Page 1: ...ions Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 8452 SD 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 M Nr 06 642 440 en GB ...

Page 2: ...system 17 Switching the alarm off early 17 Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 18 Freezing fresh food 18 Super freeze 18 Dynamic cooling m 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 20 Different storage zones 20 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 20 Storing food correctly 21 Unpacked meats and vegetables 21 Protein rich foods 21 Meat 21 Adjusting the interior fittings 22 Freezing and ...

Page 3: ...uter casing the interior and accessories 29 Door handle 29 Ventilation gaps 30 Door seals 30 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 30 Problem solving guide 31 Noises 34 After sales service 35 Electrical connection 36 Installation 37 Location 37 Climate range 37 Ventilation 37 Installation 37 Aligning the appliance 38 Changing the door hinging 39 Building in the appliance 43 Contents ...

Page 4: ...tor light cRefrigerator section temperature display dFreezer section temperature display eSuper freeze button and indicator light fMaster dial for switching the whole appliance on and off and for selecting the temperature of the freezer section Description of the the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ch cInterior lighting dEgg tray eDoor shelf fShelf gBottle rack hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable containers jBottle divider kFreezer drawers with freezer calendar lMarker system for frozen food depending on model Description of the the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance 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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It sho...

Page 7: ...The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Safety with...

Page 8: ...iance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on...

Page 9: ...guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Correct use Never handle frozen food with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food Danger of frost burn Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lip...

Page 10: ...ing 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 contact with plastic components These can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appli...

Page 11: ...ing their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 11...

Page 12: ...r setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh 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: ... energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm 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: ...larm indicator light will also light up It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough The appliance will start cooling 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 the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after...

Page 15: ...n the door is opened Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the doors ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left sh...

Page 16: ...y 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 defrosted or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator a...

Page 17: ... has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature reaches the c...

Page 18: ...t is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section Exceptions when putting in food that is already frozen when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the ...

Page 19: ...r as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at any one time it is a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly s...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 22: ...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 23: ...f left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are ...

Page 24: ...ing kits Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer section see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer section Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section Large quantities can be place...

Page 25: ...The months are represented on the dials as 1 12 Slide the markers onto 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 sett...

Page 26: ...e ice tray from the freezer compartment Ice cubes can 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 If bottles are 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 tray is useful for freezing small items such as b...

Page 27: ...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 cool bag ...

Page 28: ...he appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This appliance 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 by the condenser from time...

Page 29: ...g 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 at least once a month Clean the condensate channel and drain hol...

Page 30: ...ed regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After...

Page 31: ...ssion This is not a fault The suction caused 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 Turn the temperature selector to a warmer setting The Super freeze function is still on and the Super freeze indicator light is on The Super f...

Page 32: ...splays do not light up Check to see if the super freeze button indicator light comes on when the super freeze button is pressed If this lights up then the temperature displays are faulty Call the Miele Ser vice Department If the Super freeze indicator light does not come on either then check whether the plug is correctly inserted in the socket the mains fuse has blown If it has there is a fault Ca...

Page 33: ...al c makes a tight fit Replace the cover by clipping it in at the rear and then pressing it in at the sides the floor of the refrigerator is wet The drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open...

Page 34: ...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 35: ... or the Miele Customer Contact Centre see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer Chartered Agent or the Customer Contact Centre 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 35 ...

Page 36: ...ead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 37: ...or use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch...

Page 38: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ...e section b can now be removed 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 clo...

Page 40: ...osition on the opposite side Pull bearing bush d downwards out of hinge bracket e and refit it from above into the hinge bracket Remove spacer g with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side Remove plugs j from the door bearing bushes in the doors and refit on the opposite side Hang the upper door in hinge pin c remember to use washer a then close the door Push middle hinge pin f from below...

Page 41: ...fascia d pushing it firmly into position With the lower door open secure cover e 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 b...

Page 42: ...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 that the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened Changing...

Page 43: ... 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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