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Operating and installation instructions

Frost-free fridge / freezer
KFN 8995 SD ed-1
KFN 8996 SDE 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.

M.-Nr. 06 921 010

en - CA

Summary of Contents for KFN 8995 SD ED-1

Page 1: ...rost free fridge freezer KFN 8995 SD ed 1 KFN 8996 SDE 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 M Nr 06 921 010 en CA ...

Page 2: ... section 19 Dynamic cooling 19 in the freezer section 19 Temperature selection 19 Temperature range 20 Temperature displays 20 Temperature display brightness 21 Alarm 22 Temperature alarm 22 Door alarm 22 Activating the alarm system 22 Switching the alarm off early 22 SuperCool and SuperFreeze 23 SuperCool 23 Freezing fresh food 23 SuperFreeze 24 Using the refrigerator efficiently 25 Different sto...

Page 3: ... Cooling drinks 31 Freezer tray 31 Cool pack 31 Making ice cubes may vary by model 32 Automatic defrosting 34 Cleaning and care 35 Cleaning the housing interior and accessories 35 Cleaning the ice cube tray may vary by model 36 Ventilation slits 37 Door seals 37 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 37 Problem solving guide 38 Noises 42 After sales service 43 Plumbing may vary by model 44 Conn...

Page 4: ...Adjustments 48 Changing the door hinging 49 Installing the appliance 56 Contents ...

Page 5: ...tor buttons for warmer for colder dSuperCool button and indicator light eSafety lock indicator light fFreezer section On Off button gFreezer section temperature display hFreezer section temperature selector buttons for warmer for colder iSuperFreeze button and indicator light jAlarm Off button Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...lves with LED lighting fDoor shelves with LED lighting gBottle rack hCondensate channel and drain hole iFruit and vegetable containers jBottle divider kIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar mMarker system for frozen food may vary by model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...to human health and to the environment However these materials are essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Therefore please do not dispose of your old appliance with your regular household waste Instead contact your local community waste collection recycling centre to arrange for disposal and ensure that there is no danger to children while the appliance is awaiting disposal The ap...

Page 8: ...vise use of the appliance by the elderly or infirm Technical safety This appliance contains the coolant R134a which is an environmentally acceptable non flammable hydrofluorocarbon HFC It does not damage the ozone layer For more information on 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...

Page 9: ... safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure that no power is supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been completed Model specific characteristics The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the main water supply Connection to the main w...

Page 10: ... ice cream makers Danger of sparking and explosion If storing high proof alcohol make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids that 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...

Page 11: ...al electronics If the glass edge lighting gets damaged it must be replaced New glass edge lighting can be purchased from the Miele Service Department Do not block the ventilation slits in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambi...

Page 12: ...he cable near the appliance and render any plug unusable Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while 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 will not be held liable for damage caused by failure to comply with these Warning and Safety In...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...displayed and also the set temperature have not yet been reached Adjusting the contrast If you want to change the contrast of the display Open the refrigerator door Press and hold the SuperFreeze button for approx 5 seconds The SuperFreeze indicator light will flash and a will flash in the temperature display Press the temperature setting button twice until a C flashes in the display Press the Sup...

Page 17: ...s and the original contrast setting will be restored To exit the setting mode On the control panel inside the appliance press the On Off button for the freezer section If you do not do this the electronics will automatically switch over to normal operation after a few minutes Door display 17 ...

Page 18: ...f of the display this means that the SuperCool function is switched on If SUPER shows in the lower half of the display the SuperFreeze function is switched on Temperature alarm The temperature in the freezer section is too warm The symbol will flash alternately with the actual temperature in the freezer Door alarm The appliance door has been left open u The appliance is in contrast adjustment of t...

Page 19: ...m for the refrigerator section switches on It helps to evenly distribute the temperature evenly throughout the appliance so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree 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 larged halted As soon as the tempera...

Page 20: ...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 appliance is not within the range that...

Page 21: ... SuperFreeze indicator light will flash and a will flash in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until appears in the display Press the SuperFreeze button again lights up in the display You can now adjust the brightness level by pressing the temperature selector buttons You can choose from settings 1 to 5 1 lowest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Su...

Page 22: ...on to the power supply Door alarm If one of the doors is left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound and the temperature display on the outside of the appliance door will flash alternately with the symbol for an open door Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not need to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperatur...

Page 23: ...e switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled Press the SuperCool button The SuperCool 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 helps maintain the nutritional value vitamin content appearance and taste of the food When food takes too long to freeze it loses more ...

Page 24: ...ome on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section In the door display SUPER will appear in the temperature display for the freezer section Switching off SuperFreeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section the SuperFreeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 60 hours The SuperFreeze indicator light will go out and the...

Page 25: ...stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Do not store explosive materials in this appliance nor any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing high proof alcohol make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright If you are storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil take care not to let the fat or oil come into contact with...

Page 26: ... plums avocados and figs Examples of fruits and vegetables that react strongly to this natural gas 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 contamination these foods must...

Page 27: ...ighting Never look directly at the glass edge lighting if the glass shelf is not in place Caution Laser Laser beam Class 1 M Do not look at the glass edge lighting with optical instruments Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards The lighting inside the refrigerator door cannot be moved Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that ...

Page 28: ... nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Do not refreeze defrosted food until after it has been cooked Freezing fresh food Only freeze fresh food that is in good condition Tips for freezing fresh food The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry dough leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre ...

Page 29: ...aling kit Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer section If you plan to freeze more than 2 kg of fresh food the SuperFreeze function should be swicthed on ahead of time before placing the food in the freezer section see SuperFreeze Placing food in the freezer section Although fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing it is...

Page 30: ...e 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 especially important to observe proper hygiene when defrosting poultry Never save the liquid from defrosted poult...

Page 31: ...le container once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Cool pack may vary by model The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer from rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or on the freezer tray to save space The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 33 ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...t of a Service call Before cleaning Switch the appliance off by pressing both On Off switches then unplug it Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the housing interior and accessories Use warm water with a bit of dishwashing liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher However the butte...

Page 36: ...e maker and hold for approx 10 seconds after about 1 second the ice cube maker will switch off and the indicator light will go out The indicator lamp will flash Within the next 60 seconds push the ice cube drawer in as far as it will go The ice cube tray will then rotate into an angled position which makes it easier for cleaning Wait until the ice cube tray has completed this rotation before conti...

Page 37: ...increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not become broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Return all shelves and accessories to the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the doors and switch on the refrigerator section and the freezer section Switch on the SuperFreeze functio...

Page 38: ...ed by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes 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 SuperFreeze or SuperCool has not yet switched itself off The corresponding indicator light is on and SUPER appears in the door display the appliance is kicking ...

Page 39: ...s after switching on the appliance The display will not show any temperature until the temperature in the appliance has reached a certain level one of the display areas in the door display is not lit up This is not a fault The corresponding section of the appliance is switched off the door display does not light up Check whether the appliance is switched on Check that the plug connector between th...

Page 40: ...the current temperature in the freezer section you cannot switch the ice cube maker on Check whether the appliance is connected to the electricity supply the ice cube maker is not producing any ice cubes Was the water inlet pipe primed purged of air by a qualified technician before the appliance was used for the first time Check whether the ice cube maker is switched on Check whether the freezer s...

Page 41: ...ng does not work then there is a fault Call the Miele Ser vice Department Do not use force to open the glass edge lighting Danger of injury the floor of the refrigerator is wet The drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate channel and drain hole If after following these suggestions you still cannot remedy the fault please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of tempera...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 45 ...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...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 48: ...Adjustments Use the flat wrench provided to adjust the feet as needed so that the appliance is even all around Installation information 48 ...

Page 49: ... d between side section b and mounting plate c Place a suitable object e g a spoon handle in gap d and slowly pry the handle towards the door Be careful not to let the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover cap...

Page 50: ...ock cover on top of the appliance To do this Using a screwdriver carefully pry the bearing block cover off from behind Open the door to the refrigerator section Remove the cover see illustration Open the plug holder out towards you and use it to pull the plug out Pull the cable carefully upwards from behind the bearing block Close the refrigerator section door Changing the door hinging 50 ...

Page 51: ...te side by turning it 180 and then pushing it in from the side Netx turn the earthing contact g around and fit it on the opposite side too Fit the spacer bushings at the back of the bearing block on the opposite side Screw the bearing block onto the opposite side Pull the grey cover on the bearing block forwards 1 and push it into the other side of the bearing block 2 Changing the door hinging 51 ...

Page 52: ...de Replace bearing bushing k into hinge bracket i from above and then push hinge pin j long side first from below into the hinge bracket Important When fitting the bearing bushing and the hinge pin make sure that they both fit correctly in the hinge bracket Refitting parts in the upper appliance door Pull the bearing bushing approx 2 cm out of the door 1 Using a screwdriver carefully remove the co...

Page 53: ... underside of the cover goes on the side with the cable Cover B on the other side Push the bearing bushing securely into position until there is almost no gap between it and the top of the door Refitting the appliance doors Fit the stoppers into the top of the freezer section door Hang the lower door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door Fit lower hinge bracket b in the door bearing bus...

Page 54: ... bearing block until the screws connect with the thread Open the door to the refrigerator section Place the cable behind the bearing block The cable should lie close to the guides in the bearing block Connect the cable plug in the appliance and fold the holder back to the side Changing the door hinging 54 ...

Page 55: ...ten the two grub screws a with the Allen key provided until mounting plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place 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...

Page 56: ... 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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