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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and DynamicCooling
KFN 9758 iD-3

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

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed and used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 09 029 500

en - AU

Summary of Contents for KFN 9758 iD-3

Page 1: ...ree fridge freezer with PerfectFresh zone and DynamicCooling KFN 9758 iD 3 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 029 500 en AU ...

Page 2: ...ing the temperature in the refrigerator section freezer section 19 Temperature range 19 Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone 19 Temperature display 20 Temperature display brightness 21 Alarm 22 Door alarm 22 Activating the alarm system 22 Switching the alarm off early 22 SuperCool and SuperFreeze 23 SuperCool 23 SuperFreeze 23 Using the refrigerator efficiently 25 Different storage zon...

Page 3: ...reezing capacity 34 Freezing fresh food 34 Storing frozen food 34 Home freezing 35 Hints on home freezing 35 Packing 35 Before placing food in the freezer 36 Placing food in the freezer 36 Freezing large items 36 Freezer calendar 36 Defrosting 37 Ice cubes 37 Cooling drinks 37 Freezer tray 38 Cool pack 38 Defrosting 39 Cleaning and care 40 Cleaning the interior and accessories 41 Ventilation gaps ...

Page 4: ...1 Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism 51 Building in dimensions 52 Adjusting the door hinges 53 Changing the door hinging 54 Building in the appliance 57 Weight of the furniture doors 57 Building into a peninsular run 57 Fitting the furniture doors 62 Contents ...

Page 5: ...perature selector buttons for warmer for colder dSuperCool 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 for warmer for colder iSuperFreeze button and indicator light jAlarm off button Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...in the humidity controlled compartment ePerfectFresh zone humidity controlled compartment fButter and cheese compartment Egg tray gInterior lighting hUniversal container iBottle divider jBottle shelf kCondensate channel and drain hole lFreezer drawers with freezer calendar Depending on model Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ... able to utilise this possibility you will need a Miele home master appliance e g the Miele home InfoControl unit and your appliance must be fitted with the communication module XKM 2000 KF 1 For instructions on how to sign on the Miele home communication module to your Miele home master appliance please refer to the separate fitting and installation instructions booklet for the Miele home communi...

Page 8: ... be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal The plug must be rendered useless and...

Page 9: ...he manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person ...

Page 10: ...ated for several minutes and contact Miele for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the ...

Page 11: ...plicable Do not connect the appliance 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 In 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 b...

Page 12: ...t is stored Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not us...

Page 13: ...surised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant...

Page 14: ...tion 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Do not change the arrangement of the drawers and shelves Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an i...

Page 15: ...The refrigerator section PerfectFresh zone and freezer section can be switched on at the same time with the main sensor on the right hand side This is also possible via the On Off button on the left hand side Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel The temperature display for the refrigerator section lights up and the interior lighting comes on when the door is opened B...

Page 16: ...and side of the control panel again The temperature display for the refrigerator section lights up The refrigerator section PerfectFresh zone will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the fridge door is opened Safety lock You can secure the appliance against unwanted switching off with the safety lock Activating or deactivating the safety lock Press and hold the SuperFreeze bu...

Page 17: ... for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off 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 clean the appliance out and leave the door ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left ...

Page 18: ...zone We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator The temperature in the PerfectFresh zone is controlled automatically and is maintained at 0 to 3 C DynamicCooling The DynamicCooling fan automatically switches on when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about th...

Page 19: ... appliance is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading If after this time the temperature is still too high or too low you will need to adjust it again Temperature range The temperature can be adjusted In the refrigerator section from 4 C to 9 C In the freezer section...

Page 20: ...lay 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 temperatures in the appliance are not within the range that the appliance is able to display bars will flash in the temperature displays The temperature displays flash if a different temperatur...

Page 21: ...and a flashes in the temperature display Press one of the temperature selector buttons repeatedly until appears in the display Then 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 dimmest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super freeze button to save the set...

Page 22: ...ezing large amounts of food at once Door alarm If either of the doors is left open for more than approx 60 seconds the alarm will sound 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 has been reached in the freezer the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and l...

Page 23: ...d 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 SuperFreeze Switch the SuperFreeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitamins flavours and appearance SuperFreeze is not necessary when putting in food th...

Page 24: ...ndicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power To save energy the SuperFreeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 18 C or colder has been reached in the freezer section Press the SuperFreeze button The SuperFreeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power SuperCool and SuperFreeze 24 ...

Page 25: ...erishable 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 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants ...

Page 26: ... of the refrigerator e g during transportation should be kept to a minimum For example do not allow food to stay in a hot car for too long Once food has started to deteriorate this process cannot be reversed As little as two hours outside the refrigerator can cause food to start deteriorating Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator section the...

Page 27: ...e humidity level in the PerfectFresh zone depends on moisture content of the stored food and the quantity of food being stored The regulator can be used to adjust the humidity level in the PerfectFresh zone The closer the storage humidity is to the moisture content of the food the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the food is largely retained Storing...

Page 28: ...freshly harvested products such as vegetables salad herbs mushrooms and home grown seasonal fruit Setting low humidity The regulator opens the openings to the compartment and the air within is able to escape If the regulator is set to low humidity this approximates the humidity level in the refrigerator section The main advantage with this setting is the low temperature rather than the humidity At...

Page 29: ...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 Example Broccoli should not be stored with apples as apples produce a large amount of natural gas to which broccoli is very sensitive The result is a shorter than expected storage time for the brocc...

Page 30: ... of food being stored high or low humidity level Store food with a high moisture content unwrapped in the PerfectFresh zone A high humidity level will be achieved by means of the moisture already contained with the food being stored If the humidity level is not high enough e g too little food is being stored it can be increased by placing a damp sponge in the drawer If you think that the temperatu...

Page 31: ... dislodged by mistake Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Lightly push the rear glass shelf from underneath Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half To move the split shelf Take both halves of the split glass shelf out fit t...

Page 32: ...neath into the holders and push it back into place When cleaning the appliance be careful not to wash the special lubricant out of the telescopic rails Clean these with a damp cloth only To replace the compartment place it back on the fully extended runners Push the compartment back into the appliance until it clicks into position Adjusting the condiment tray bottle shelf Lift the tray shelf up an...

Page 33: ...steel frame and use the deep tray as a lid a You can lift the universal container including contents out of the frame and take it to the table 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 The bottle divider can be removed completely e g for cleaning To do this ...

Page 34: ...to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The...

Page 35: ... longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes alr...

Page 36: ...e loaded with a maximum of 25 kg Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cau...

Page 37: ...fresh vegetables due to changes in the cell structure Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes Fill the ice tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers Once f...

Page 38: ...n the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section directly on top of the food 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 place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the top drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possib...

Page 39: ... of the appliance 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 appliance 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 by the condenser from...

Page 40: ...drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning Do not use a steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call To avoid damaging the outer surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents cont...

Page 41: ...of the holes 2 Reconnect the stainless steel panel to the butter and cheese compartment in the reverse order after cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid The following components are all dishwasher safe butter dish egg tray ice cube tray freezer tray available depending on model serving trays and c...

Page 42: ...ct stainless steel surfaces and prevent resoiling for a period of time Ventilation gaps The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seals Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seals sho...

Page 43: ...inserted into the socket and switched on Check whether the mains fuse has tripped If it has contact Miele the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer is too cold Select a warmer temperature The SuperFreeze function is still on and the indicator light is illuminated The SuperFreeze function automatically switches off after approx 30 60 hours The SuperCool function is still on and the indicator l...

Page 44: ...Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully the alarm sounds Has the appliance door been open for longer than 60 seconds Close the appliance door the alarm sounds and the freezer section temperature display flashes The temperature in the freezer section has risen above the set temperature because the door has been opened too frequently or large amounts ...

Page 45: ...end of a power cut the appliance will start operating again at the last temperature setting selected the PerfectFresh compartment doesn t click into position automatically but remains slightly open The self closing mechanism has disengaged and retracted Push the compartment in firmly until it clicks into position The self closing mechanism is now operational and the compartment will close by itsel...

Page 46: ...lean the condensate channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact Miele 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 46 ...

Page 47: ...e the appliance Remember that the noise 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 ...

Page 48: ...t your Miele Chartered Agent or Miele You will find the address and telephone number of Miele on the back cover of the manual When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance After Sales 48 ...

Page 49: ... For extra safety it is advisable to install a suitable residual current device RCD Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead or a plug adapter Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Do not connect the machine to an inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e g Solar power When switc...

Page 50: ... SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 38 C 16 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 food deteriorating and going off or frozen food defrosting Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm The appliance ho...

Page 51: ...ear of the appliance Remove the red transit bars a and seal the resulting holes with the caps b supplied Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism If your old appliance had a different type of hinging the furniture door can still be used Remove the old hinges from the housing unit They ...

Page 52: ...Freezer section height Niche height A B KFN 9758 iD 3 695 1772 1788 Building in dimensions 52 ...

Page 53: ...d for any reason the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this For example if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened the opening angle can be limited to 90 Place the locking pins supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to 90 Adjusting the door hinges 53 ...

Page 54: ...appliance Push each of the doors outwards and take them off their hinges Unscrew fixing screws e completely and loosely screw them in at the top middle and bottom on the opposite side of the appliance If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the door opening too far Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges To remove the soft close mechanism Place the doors with the outer side...

Page 55: ...diagonally opposite corner Do not close up the hinges Danger of injury Use a powered screwdriver to secure the hinges screws b are self tapping Replace caps a in the vacant holes on the opposite side To secure the soft close mechanism Place the two doors with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Screw ball joint d of soft close mechanism c into the new fixing holes Push tension spring a in...

Page 56: ...e doors inwards Tighten the screws at the top middle and bottom securely Replace covers a b and c Then replace caps d in the vacant holes Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the doors opening too far Changing the door hinging 56 ...

Page 57: ...the maximum permitted Appliance max weight of upper door in kg max weight of lower door in kg KFN 9758 iD 3 20 12 Fitting a door which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges Building into a peninsular run When built into a peninsular run the rear of the building in niche must be fitted with a kitchen furniture panel Aligning the housing unit The housing unit must be carefull...

Page 58: ...brackets c supplied to the appliance doors by screwing a hexagon screw d into the pre drilled holes With large furniture doors attach a third pair of fixing brackets c in the handle region of the doors Push the appliance two thirds of the way into its niche When doing this make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped With 16 mm thick unit walls Clip spacers e onto the top hinges and spacers...

Page 59: ... screws m M5 x 15 Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip n Apply the sealing strip to the side of the appliance on which the door is opened so that it is flush with the front edge of the appliance Fit the sealing strip so that it meets up with the lower edge of top cover h and then cut the sealing strip 2 3 mm above bottom fixing bracket l Push the appliance into the niche until c...

Page 60: ...dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round The hinges and the covers will now protrude by the dimension of the door fitting Tip Remove the door fittings This will ensure that the doors are flush with the surrounding kitchen unit furniture doors I...

Page 61: ...p and bottom Loosen screws b on the top and bottom fixing brackets c Press fixing bracket c against the side wall and tighten screws b Attach fixing bracket c to the housing unit side wall with screws d Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Break off the protruding end of top cover e turn the cover around and fit it on top fixing bracket c Fit oblong cover f onto top fixing brack...

Page 62: ...re door being fitted see on the diagram Undo nuts c and take fixing bracket d off together with the fitting aids Using a pencil lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door Hang fixing bracket d with the fitting aids onto the inside of the furniture door Align the fixing bracket centrally Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short 4 x 14 mm chipboard screw...

Page 63: ...bolts h with a screwdriver Tighten nuts c Securing the appliance doors to the furniture doors Drill fixing holes a in the furniture doors and screw in the 4 x 14 mm screws b Make sure the two metal edges are alligned Symbol II Align depth Z on the furniture door Loosen screws c at the top of the appliance door and loosen the hexagon headed screw d at the bottom of the fixing bracket By moving the ...

Page 64: ...tighten nuts a on the appliance doors with ring spanner f Cover strip h must be completely hidden in the niche and must not protrude Tighten all screws again Replace top cover i and snap it into place Replace side covers j making sure they snap into place Replace side covers k making sure they snap into place Building in the appliance 64 ...

Page 65: ... touch the housing unit The seals at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the doors Turn the lights out in the room If you can see any light shining out from the sides double check the installation Building in the appliance 65 ...

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