Miele KFN 8992 SD ED User Manual Download

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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge freezer
KFN 8992 SD ed
KFN 8993 SDE ed

To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage
to the appliance, it is

essential that you read

these operating instructions before installing
the appliance or using it for the first time.

M.-Nr. 06 926 030

en - CA

Summary of Contents for KFN 8992 SD ED

Page 1: ... freezer KFN 8992 SD ed KFN 8993 SDE ed To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance it is essential that you read these operating instructions before installing the appliance or using it for the first time M Nr 06 926 030 en CA ...

Page 2: ... 14 Temperature range 15 Temperature displays 15 Temperature display brightness 16 Changing the temperature display 16 Alarm 17 Temperature alarm 17 Door alarm 17 Switching the alarm system ON 17 Switching the alarm OFF early 17 Using Super Cool and Super Freeze 18 Super Cool 18 Freezing fresh food 18 Super Freeze 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 20 Different storage zones 20 Food that should...

Page 3: ...y vary by model 27 Automatic defrosting 29 Cleaning and care 30 Cleaning the exterior interior and accessories 30 Cleaning the ice cube tray may vary by model 31 Cleaning the exterior coils 31 Door seals 31 Cleaning the exterior coils 32 Troubleshooting 33 Noises 36 After sales service 37 Plumbing may vary by model 38 Connecting to the water supply 38 Electrical information 40 Installation informa...

Page 4: ... section for warmer for colder dSuper Cool button and indicator light eSafety lock indicator light fON OFF button for the freezer section gTemperature display for the freezer section hTemperature selector buttons for the freezer section for warmer for colder iSuper Freeze button and indicator light jAlarm button Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...Egg tray eShelves fDoor shelves gCondensate channel and drain hole hBottle shelf iProduce bins jBottle stand kIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar mMarker system for frozen food may vary by model Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...Improperly disposing of these items in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment This is why it is important NEVER to dispose of your old appliance in your regular household waste Instead please contact your local community waste collection and recycling centre for electric and electronic appliances While the appliance is being transported or stored for transport pleas...

Page 7: ...n the coolant refer to the information plate posted on the inside of the refigerator section When transporting and installing the appliance care must be taken not to damage any part of the cooling system If damage does occur unplug the appliance from the socket air the room where the appliance is for several minutes contact the Miele Service Department for advice Before plugging in the appliance y...

Page 8: ...ance to the power supply by an extension cord Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance danger of overheating for example Water supply line may vary by mo del The manufacturer will not be held liable for damages resulting from a faulty water supply line connection Only qualified professionals should connect the applicance to the household water line or perform any repai...

Page 9: ...appliance to defrost it This can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers They may contain substances that can damage the plastic or that could cause a build up of potentially explosive gasses and pose a danger to health Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals because they can cause the seals to deteriorate over time If you store oily or greasy foods in the applian...

Page 10: ...ces should have the cable cut off and the plug made unusable Take care not to damage any part of the cooling system for example by puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Caution Coolant can cause eye damage protect yourself from splashes The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by failure to comply with the Safety inf...

Page 11: ... 18 C 2 F Use Open the door only 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 organized way Disorganized contents will take time to sort through leaving the door open too long Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the ...

Page 12: ...you want on at a given time Refigerator section Press the ON OFF button for the refrigerator section You will see the temperature display for the refrigerator section come on The refrigerator will now start cooling and the interior light will come on when you open the door Freezer section Press the ON OFF button for the freezer section You will see flashing bars in the temperature display for the ...

Page 13: ...tton When the safety lock is activated the safety lock indicator light will read X To exit from set mode press the ON OFF button for the freezer section Otherwise it will automatically revert to normal mode in approx 2 minutes Switching off for extended periods of time If the appliance is not needed for a longer period of time such as when you are away on holiday then switch the appliance off unpl...

Page 14: ...r cooling the fan is automatically switched on as well This ensures that cold air is evenly distributed throughout the refigerator so that all the food stored inside will be chilled to approximately the same temperature in the freezer For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for longer periods of time the temperature needs to be at least 18 C 0 F At this temperature most bacteria stop growi...

Page 15: ... 14 C to 26 C 8 to 15 F The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to drop to the coldest temperature If the room temperature is too high it may not be possible for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature Temperature displays During normal operation the temperature display shows the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section a...

Page 16: ...most bright To save the setting press the super freeze button To exit from set mode press the ON OFF button for the freezer section Otherwise it will automatically return to normal mode after approx 2 minutes Changing the temperature display The temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit When the appliance is switched on for the first time or after a power failure the temperature...

Page 17: ...ood are being frozen at once whenever there has been a lengthy interruption of the power supply Door alarm If the appliance door is left open for longer than approx 60 seconds the alarm signal will sound Switching the alarm system ON The alarm system is always active It does not need to be switched on manually Switching the alarm OFF early Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer s...

Page 18: ...led Press the Super Cool button and the indicator light will now go out The appliance now continues running at normal power Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible so that the nutritional value vitamin content appearance and taste are retained When food takes a long time to freeze water leaks out of the cells which then shrink Later when the food is defrosted only a ...

Page 19: ... if you are planning to load the maximum amount of food into the freezer the Super Freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super Freeze button on the right and the indicator light will come on The appliance will now work at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section Switching Super Freeze OFF Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the Supe...

Page 20: ...batters raw milk cheeses and other raw milk dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a best before label that specifies a temperature of at least 4 C 39 F Never store explosive materials in the appliance or products with flammable propellants spray cans for example Danger of explosion If you store oily or greasy foods in the appliance door make sure that no oil or grease spil...

Page 21: ...ados and figs Some fruits and vegetables that react strongly to this natural gas given off by other fruits and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower brussel sprouts mangoes honeydew melon apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Unpackaged meat and produce Unpackaged meat and produce should be separated If you plan to store them together they should be packaged before be...

Page 22: ...e one of the shelves is divided The front section can be gently pushed under the rear section Lift the front half of the glass shelf slightly then slide it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelves bottle shelf Push the door shelf bottle shelf upward then remove it by pulling it forward Replace the door shelf bottle shelf at the desired position Make sure that it is securely pushed ...

Page 23: ... you may freeze it again Home freezing Only freeze food that is fresh and in good condition Hints for home freezing The following types of food are suitable for home freezing fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products baked goods leftovers egg yolks egg whites and most pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing grapes lettuce radishes s...

Page 24: ...sing home sealing kits Mark the package to indicate the contents and the date of freezing Before placing food in the freezer When you are planning to freeze large amounts of fresh food more than 2kg switch on the super freeze function ahead of time see the instructions for super freeze Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section but the upper drawer ...

Page 25: ...ing frozen and turn the dial to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer Defrosting frozen foods Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave in a regular oven using the fan or defrost setting at room temperature in the refrigerator as it thaws the frozen food will help cool the other food in the refrigerator in a Miele Steam Oven Flat pieces of partially thawed...

Page 26: ...ctly on top of food The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer to help keep the food cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the already frozen food so that the f...

Page 27: ...ter pipes are thoroughly flushed through you must not consume the first three batches of ice from the ice maker This applies not only when the appliance is first being used after installation but also if it has been out of use for a longer period of time for example after being away on holiday Making a large amount of ice cubes The amount of ice cubes made depends on the temperature in the freezer...

Page 28: ...be switched off independently of the freezer section Press the ON OFF button on the ice cube maker and the indicator light will now come on If the ice cube maker is switched off the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezing fresh food or storing frozen food Making ice cubes may vary by model 28 ...

Page 29: ...ondensate channel and drain hole clean and free of blockages so that the condensate can flow away properly Freezer section The freezer is equipped with a frost free system which automatically defrosts the freezer section as needed to prevent build up The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and evaporated periodically This automatic defrostin...

Page 30: ...the appliance off then unplug it completely from the socket Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts so that they can be cleaned Before cleaning the refigerator shelves first remove the stainless steel trim from the front side Cleaning the exterior interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with some mild dish liquid The accessories and shelves ...

Page 31: ...d before continuing Now take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance Clean the ice cube drawer and th eice cube tray with warm water and some mild dish liquid Press the ON OFF button for the ice cube maker The ice cube tray will now return to its original position Now put the ice cube drawer back in the appliance and close it The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again within 6 hours...

Page 32: ...and accessories to the refrigerator section Return food to the refrigerator section close the doors and switch both the refrigerator and freezer sections on Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The indicator light will now come on Once the temperature in the freezer section is cold enough you can place the food in the freezer drawers and return the ...

Page 33: ...en try again The door should now open without difficulty the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is too cold Select a warmer temperature You may have forgotten to switch off the super freeze or super cool function The corresponding indicator light will still be on the appliance is switching on too frequently and for too long Check whether the vents are blocked or dusty dirty Check w...

Page 34: ...he freezer section during the power cut Depending on the temperature displayed you should check the condition of the food in the freezer Food that is defrosted whether partially or completely must NOT be re frozen until it has been thoroughly cooked The warmest recorded temperature will appear in the display for approx 1 minute After this the display will revert to the actual current temperature i...

Page 35: ...use electrical supply Unscrew the retaining rail a then pull it forward and off Carefully remove the glass plate b Unscrew the defective light bulb and replace it with a new one Light bulb specification 115 V max 25 W E 14 screw base Screw the new bulb into the socket Ensure that it goes in correctly and that the seal c forms a tight fit Now carefully re insert the glass plate and re attach the re...

Page 36: ...e is unavoidable from the compressor and the coolant circulating through the system Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Balance the appliance using a level and by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance or placing something underneath them The appliance is touching another appliance or pie...

Page 37: ...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 shown on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 37 ...

Page 38: ...mber The water valve must be accessible after installation Water pressure on site Minimum 14 5 psi Maximum 145 psi if higher install a pressure reduction valve Suitable 1 4 tubing or copper piping must be supplied for plumbing To ensure the best ice cube quality the maximum length of the tubing or copper pipe should not exceed 4 ft 11 1 5 m If too much water remains in the tubing the quality could...

Page 39: ...he appliance for the first time a licensed plumber should bleed air from the system Please use caution Slide the appliance into the desired position After a maximum of 24 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the drawer Plumbing may vary by model 39 ...

Page 40: ... local Electrical Code The fuse must be rated at least 10 A Ideally the socket should be next to the appliance and easily accessible Do not connect the appliance to the power supply by an extension cord Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance danger of overheating for example If any changes are needed to the household wiring or power supply this must be performed by a...

Page 41: ...ure range room temperature and should not be used outside this range The climate range is stated on the model plate inside the appliance Climate range Room temperature SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 50 F to 90 F 16 C to 32 C 61 F to 90 F 18 C to 38 C 64 F to 100 F 18 C to 43 C 64 F to 109 If the room is too cold it will cause the cooling system in the appliance to switch off for too long This can cause th...

Page 42: ...Adjustments Use the flat wrench provided to adjust the feet as needed so that the appliance is even all around Installation information 42 ...

Page 43: ...oes not slip and damage the appliance The sidebar b will now come loose Pull it b out of the track Now loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the covers from the opposite side and place them on the holes that are left Switching the appliance doors Pull off the cover a With the door closed unscrew the lower hinge bracket b then remove the door downward Now pl...

Page 44: ...ng n downward and out of the bearing bracket m then re insert it into the bearing bracket from the top Remove the plugs from the door bearing bushings at the top of the appliance doors and fit them into place on the opposite side Hang the upper appliance door on the pin i and close the appliance door Insert the middle bearing pin e through the bottom of the bearing bracket m in the upper appliance...

Page 45: ...e pre mounted set screws a with a wrench until the mounting plate c reaches the correct angle Tighten all 4 of the screws b Starting from the appliance side slide the sidebar d onto the guide for the mounting plate until it auidbly clicks into place You must make sure that the sidebar d does not come in contact with the door seal when the door is opened This will damage the door seal over time If ...

Page 46: ... escape without obstruction Otherwise the appliance has to work harder which results in increased energy consumption The greater the ventilation cross section the more energy efficient the appliance can be The air intake and outlet must not be blocked or covered in any way They also need to be dusted cleaned on a regular basis If the appliance is installed next to a wall c a gap of approx 50 mm 2 ...

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