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Removing the refrigerator section
door:

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Remove the bearing block cover on
top of the appliance. To do this:
Using a screwdriver, carefully lever
the bearing block cover off from
behind.

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Open the door to the refrigerator
section.

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Remove the cover (see illustration).

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Open the plug holder out towards
you and use it to pull the plug out.

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Pull the cable carefully upwards from
behind the bearing block.

Changing the door hinging

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Summary of Contents for KFN 8996 SDE ED-1

Page 1: ...ge freezer with LED shelf lighting Dynamic cooling and Ice cube maker KFN 8996 SDE ed 1 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 06 809 380 ...

Page 2: ...The correct temperature 21 in the refrigerator section 21 Dynamic cooling 21 in the freezer section 21 Temperature selection 21 Temperature range 22 Temperature displays 22 Temperature display brightness 23 Alarm 24 Temperature alarm 24 Door alarm 24 Activating the alarm system 24 Switching the alarm off early 24 Super cool and Super freeze 25 Super cool 25 Freezing fresh food 25 Super freeze 26 U...

Page 3: ...items 32 Freezer calendar 32 Marker system for frozen food 32 Defrosting 32 Cooling drinks 33 Freezer tray 33 Cool pack 33 Ice cube maker 34 Defrosting 36 Refrigerator section 36 Freezer section 36 Cleaning and care 37 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 37 Cleaning the ice cube tray 38 Ventilation gaps 39 Door seals 39 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 39 Problem solvin...

Page 4: ... connection 48 Electrical connection U K 48 Installation 49 Location 49 Climate range 49 Ventilation 49 Installation 49 Aligning the appliance 50 Changing the door hinging 51 Building in the appliance 58 Contents ...

Page 5: ... 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 6: ...or buttons for warmer for colder dSuper cool 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 iSuper freeze button and indicator light jAlarm off button Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 Depending on model Guide to the appliance 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 9: ...contains the coolant Isobutane R600a a gas which breaks down naturally Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this 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 This is unavoidable b...

Page 10: ...intenance 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 appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out The manufacturer cannot be held lia...

Page 11: ...kers Danger of sparking and explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which 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 a...

Page 12: ...dge lighting gets damaged it must be replaced New glass edge lighting may be purchased from the Miele Service Department 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 appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should no...

Page 13: ...off the cable near the appliance and render any plug unusable 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 i...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 15 ...

Page 16: ...tion are switched on independently of one another so that if required you can switch on only one section Refrigerator section Press the refrigerator section On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel The refrigerator section temperature display lights up The refrigerator section starts cooling The interior light will come on if the door is opened Freezer section Press the freezer sec...

Page 17: ...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 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 i...

Page 18: ...nd 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 Super freeze button for approx 5 seconds The Super freeze 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 Super freeze...

Page 19: ...trast setting restored To come out of the setting mode Press the On Off button for the freezer section on the control panel in the inside of the appliance If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes Door display 19 ...

Page 20: ...of the display this means that the Super cool function is switched on If SUPER shows in the lower half of the display the Super freeze 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 21: ...stem for the refrigerator section switches on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more evenly 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 generally halted As soon as the temper...

Page 22: ...appliance to 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 t...

Page 23: ...nds The Super freeze indicator light flashes and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until appears in the display Press the Super freeze button again 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 ...

Page 24: ...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 have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set temperature h...

Page 25: ...on can be switched off once 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 ...

Page 26: ...me on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer section SUPER will show in the temperature display for the freezer section in the door display 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 60 hours The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the...

Page 27: ...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 28: ... 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 29: ...ng 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 and 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 i...

Page 30: ...ue 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 type...

Page 31: ...ling 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 Fresh food can be placed in any drawer for freezing however it is preferable to use ...

Page 32: ...ials 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 defrosted po...

Page 33: ...iner once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer Cool pack depending on model 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 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 hours If the...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...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 35 ...

Page 36: ...ate 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 section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the f...

Page 37: ...efore cleaning Switch the appliance off by pressing both On Off switches switch off at the 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 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 ...

Page 38: ... approx 10 seconds after about a second the ice cube maker will switch off and the indicator light will go out The indicator lamp will flash Push the ice cube drawer in as far as it will go within the next 60 seconds 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 continuing Then take the ...

Page 39: ... 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 cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in 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 Super freeze functio...

Page 40: ...ng 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 Super freeze or Super cool has not yet switched itself off The relevant indicator light is on and SUPER shows in the door display the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation ga...

Page 41: ...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 relevant section of the appliance is switched off the door display does not light up Check that the appliance is switched on Check that the plug connector between the appliance door and the appliance is working properly Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply Open t...

Page 42: ...ll then show in the display again 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 purged of air by a qualified and competent person before the appliance was used for the first time Check whether the ice cube maker is switched on Check whether the freezer section is ...

Page 43: ...hen there is a fault Call the Miele Service 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 you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisabl...

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

Page 46: ...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 47: ...stainless steel hose must be positioned as shown in the following illustration Turn on 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 t...

Page 48: ...pliance 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 i...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 50 ...

Page 51: ...table object e g a spoon handle in gap d and slowly lever 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 caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty hol...

Page 52: ...ng a screwdriver carefully lever 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 Changing the door hinging 52 ...

Page 53: ...ver f on the opposite side by turning it 180 and then pushing it in from the side and then turn the earthing contact g around and fit it on the opposite side too Fit the spacer bushes 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...

Page 54: ...e side Replace bearing bush 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 bush 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 bush approx 2 cm out of the door 1 Using a screwdriver carefully remove the covers ...

Page 55: ...the underside of the cover goes on the side with the cable Cover B on the other side Push the bearing bush 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 56: ...earing 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 56 ...

Page 57: ...hten 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 sea...

Page 58: ...x and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption The larger the cross section the more efficient the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx 50 mm is need...

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