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StayFresh zone On/Off button

StayFresh zone temperature display

StayFresh zone
temperature selector buttons
left hand button: warmer
right hand button: colder

StayFresh zone Super cool button
and indicator light

Safety lock indicator light

Freezer section On/Off button

Freezer section temperature display

Freezer section
temperature selector buttons
left hand button: warmer
right hand button: colder

Super freeze button and indicator
light

Alarm off button

Description of the appliance

Summary of Contents for KFN 8701 SE ed-1

Page 1: ...e fridge freezer with StayFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 8701 SE ed 1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 785 520 ...

Page 2: ... Setting the temperature in the freezer section 17 Temperature displays 18 Temperature display brightness 18 Alarm 20 Temperature alarm 20 Door alarm 20 Switching on the alarm system 20 Switching the alarm off early 20 Super cool and Super freeze 21 Super cool 21 Freezing fresh food 21 Super freeze 22 Using the StayFresh zone efficiently 23 StayFresh zone compartments 23 Low humidity level 24 High...

Page 3: ...Freezer tray 30 Cool pack 30 Ice cube maker 31 Defrosting 33 Cleaning and care 34 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 34 Cleaning the ice cube tray 35 Ventilation gaps 35 Door seals 35 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 36 Problem solving guide 37 Noises 40 After sales service 41 Mains water connection 42 Notes on connecting to the mains water supply 42 Connection to the ...

Page 4: ...Installing in a side by side combination 46 Installation 46 Joining the two appliances together 46 Changing the door hinging 50 Building in the appliance 54 Contents ...

Page 5: ...utton colder dStayFresh zone Super cool button and indicator light eSafety lock indicator light fFreezer section On Off button gFreezer section temperature display hFreezer section temperature selector buttons left hand button warmer right hand button colder iSuper freeze button and indicator light jAlarm off button Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...e dry compartment pControl for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment qStayFresh zone humidity controlled compartment rIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker sFreezer drawers with freezer calendar tMarker system for frozen food Description of the appliance 6 ...

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: ... contains the coolant 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...

Page 9: ...f a risk assessment 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 to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage due to a faulty con...

Page 10: ... could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors ...

Page 11: ... to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surrounding in a clean condition at all times Any damage caused by cockroaches or vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Disposal of old appliances Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally...

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

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: ...porting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on The StayFresh zone and the freezer section are switched on independently of one another so that if required you can switch on only one section StayFresh zone Press the StayFresh zone On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel The StayFresh zone temperature display lights up The StayFresh zone starts cooli...

Page 15: ...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 freezer section On Off button to come out of the setting mode The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not ...

Page 16: ...ot use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the StayFresh zone The temperature in the StayFresh zone is automatically held at approx 0 2 C Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone The temperature in the StayFresh zone can be raised or lowered e g if you want to use it for storing items like fish You can adjust the temperature by pressing the temperature selector buttons You...

Page 17: ...nformation in the display by pressing the buttons When first pressed the last temperature selected flashes Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature shown in 1 C steps Keeping the button pressed in adjusts the temperature continually Approx 5 seconds after letting go of the button the current temperature of the freezer section is automatically shown If you have adjusted the tempe...

Page 18: ...ing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer section remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has started thawing check that the food is safe to use and if it is use it as quickly as possible Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature di...

Page 19: ... freeze button to save the setting Press the freezer section On Off button to come out of the setting mode The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes The correct temperature 19 ...

Page 20: ...ge amounts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm If the door has been left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound 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 swit...

Page 21: ...e food and drinks 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 w...

Page 22: ...reeze indicator 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 65 hours The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power To save e...

Page 23: ...tments in the StayFresh zone for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C The two compartments have diffe...

Page 24: ...slide the control for the humidity controlled compartment over to the right This humidity level is suitable for storing fresh produce such as vegetables salad herbs and seasonal fruit Store these types of food uncovered in the compartment Food which should not be stored in the StayFresh zone Not all food is suitable for storing in the StayFresh zone These include Fruit and vegetables which are sen...

Page 25: ...uit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deterior...

Page 26: ...arefully under the rear half StayFresh zone compartments When loading and unloading items pull the compartment right out by taking hold of it at the back and lifting it up to remove it To put it back in pull the runners a right out and place the compartment on top of the runners The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the compartment b Push the compartment back in c Adjustin...

Page 27: ... and spoil if 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 ...

Page 28: ...he contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer compartment 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 compartment Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section Large quantities can be placed directl...

Page 29: ...rn 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 is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defr...

Page 30: ...iner once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut p...

Page 31: ... water pipes are thoroughly flushed through before use ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed This applies not only to when the appliance is installed for the first time but also if the appliance has been out of use for a longer period e g whilst on holiday Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes which the appliance makes depends on the tem...

Page 32: ...r section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out If the ice cube maker is switched off the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food Ice cube maker 32 ...

Page 33: ...l 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 by defrosting collects in the condenser and is automatically dissipated by the condenser from time to time This enables the freezer section to remain permanently i...

Page 34: ...he socket and remove the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a 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 StayFresh zone 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 ...

Page 35: ...ontinuing Then take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance and clean it Now clean the ice cube tray with hot water and a little washing up liquid or sterilising fluid Rinse thoroughly afterwards Press the On Off button on the ice cube maker The ice cube tray will return to its original position Then put the ice cube drawer back in the appliance and close it The ice cube maker will begin to produ...

Page 36: ... back in the StayFresh zone and close the appliance doors Insert the plug in the socket and switch the StayFresh zone and the freezer section back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer section has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and pla...

Page 37: ...ning 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 StayFresh zone or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature Super cool has not switched itself off Super cool only switches itself off after 6 hours Super freeze has not switched itself off Super freeze only switches itself off aft...

Page 38: ...perature recorded in the freezer section during the power cut Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of food in the freezer If it 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 The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minut...

Page 39: ...s 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 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 StayFresh z...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 41 ...

Page 42: ...vailable from the Miele Spare Parts Department and must only be fitted by a suitably qualified fitter A stopcock must be provided between the stainless steel hose and the household water supply to ensure that the water supply can be cut off if necessary The stopcock should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in Connection to the water inlet Before making plumbing connections en...

Page 43: ...n the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply Push the appliance into its final position When doing so make sure that the stainless steel hose is not kinked or damaged After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer Mains water connection 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 if the fuse cover is l...

Page 45: ...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 off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of f...

Page 46: ...etween the two appliances Place the two appliances as close as possible to their final position so that they can be aligned for any unevenness in the floor The back of the appliances still needs to be kept accessible to complete the installation Joining the two appliances together You will need a spirit level spanners a torque screwdriver and a socket wrench Before starting peel off any protective...

Page 47: ...hether the door handles are correctly aligned with one another Make sure that bearing blocks g are aligned with one another If they are not the covers will not fit properly Remove top screws h from bearing blocks g Loosely attach lower bracket i with screws h Push the two appliances together and align them again Now tighten screws h Do not move the appliances until all the brackets are securely fi...

Page 48: ...iances into the mains electricity supply points Appliances with integrated ice maker depending on model Plumb the appliance into the mains water supply Carefully push the two appliances back into their final position It is easier if you raise the appliances at the front and roll them back on their rear rollers The height of the appliances can be aligned again if necessary Position the long stainle...

Page 49: ...of the cover are flush with the control panels The cover can be pulled out to adjust it to the right size The gap in the cover must face downwards to fit properly over the stainless steel trim Break off thin tags r from plinth facings a Important Make sure you remove these from the correct side i e from the handle side of the appliances Refit plinth facings pushing firmly into position Refit cover...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... around and screw in on the opposite side Pull bearing bush n downwards out of hinge bracket o 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 upper door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door Push middle hinge pin f from bel...

Page 52: ...wer 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 be positioned on the side of the door so that when th...

Page 53: ...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 53 ...

Page 54: ... 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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