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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
with StayFresh compartment
KFN 8767 S ed-2

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. 06 534 380

Summary of Contents for KFN 8767 S ed-2

Page 1: ...s Frost free fridge freezer with StayFresh compartment KFN 8767 S ed 2 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 06 534 380 ...

Page 2: ...in the freezer section 17 Temperature selection 17 Temperature range 18 Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone 18 Temperature display 19 Temperature display brightness 20 Alarm 21 Door alarm 21 Switching on the alarm system 21 Switching the alarm off early 21 Super cool and Super freeze 22 Super cool 22 Freezing fresh food 22 Super freeze 23 Using the refrigerator section efficiently 24 Dif...

Page 3: ...in the freezer section 29 Placing food in the freezer section 29 Freezer calendar 30 Marker system for frozen food 30 Defrosting 30 Ice cubes 31 Cooling drinks 31 Freezer tray 31 Cool pack 32 Defrosting 33 Refrigerator section and StayFresh zone 33 Freezer section 33 Cleaning and care 34 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 34 Ventilation gaps 35 Door seals 35 Metal grille at the...

Page 4: ...Installation 43 Location 43 Climate range 43 Ventilation 43 Installation 43 Aligning the appliance 44 Changing the door hinging 45 StayFresh zone compartments 48 Building in the appliance 49 Contents ...

Page 5: ...perature selector buttons left hand button warmer right hand button colder dSuper cool button and indicator light eSafety lock indicator light fMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off 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 Guide ...

Page 6: ...ottle shelf rCondensate channel and drain hole sStayFresh zone dry compartment tControl for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment uStayFresh zone humidity controlled compartment vFreezer drawers with freezer calendar wMarker system for frozen food depending on model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ... 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 9: ... 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 10: ...ment 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 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 applia...

Page 11: ...se 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 date Do n...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...ure 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 sea...

Page 14: ...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 14 ...

Page 15: ... or by pressing the On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel The refrigerator section temperature display lights up Bars light up in the freezer section temperature display The appliance starts cooling Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is suff...

Page 16: ...ing 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 Otherwise the electronics will revert to normal operation af...

Page 17: ... in the refrigerator section The temperature in the StayFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 3 C 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...

Page 18: ... in the room and the installation location can affect the time 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 Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone The temperature in the StayFresh zone is automatically held at 0 to 3 C It can be raised or lowered e g if you want to use it for storing item...

Page 19: ...below 0 C in the freezer section only bars will light up in the temperature displays The temperature displays flash if a different temperature is being set the temperature in the appliance has risen by several degrees indicating that the appliance is warming up too much This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for...

Page 20: ...nd a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until a appears in the display Then press the Super freeze button again A lights up in the 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 save the s...

Page 21: ...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 22: ... 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 water f...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...iry products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should 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 Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Tra...

Page 25: ...r packaged in this compartment with the exception of meat High humidity level To set a humidity level of approx 90 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 Take food out of the StayFresh zone approx 30 ...

Page 26: ...e 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 deteriorate faster than other...

Page 27: ...der the rear half Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Moving the bottle divider depending on model The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut Stay...

Page 28: ...eft 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 not...

Page 29: ...aled using home heat sealing 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 section see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer section Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer sect...

Page 30: ... 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 set...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ... 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 freezer is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer 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 secti...

Page 34: ...n 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 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 applian...

Page 35: ...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 and the StayFresh zone Place food back in the refrigerator section and the StayFresh zone 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 f...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...as been resolved the freezer section temperature display will light up constantly and the alarm will go off a bar is lit up or flashing in the temperature 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 disp...

Page 38: ...g The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes If this is not the case then the lamp is defective Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the 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...

Page 39: ...ault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 39 ...

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: ...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 if the fu...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 clos...

Page 46: ...hinge bracket n turn them 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 upper door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door Push mi...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...he compartment right out by taking hold of it at the back and lifting it up to remove it Pull the compartment lid forwards a Push the compartment lid in towards the side that the appliance is going to be opened from once the hinges have been changed over b and fit it back on the runners Push the lid in until it engages c To put the compartment back in pull the runners a right out and place the com...

Page 49: ... 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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