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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and Dynamic cooling
KFN 9758 iD

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. 07 472 420

en - GB, HK

Summary of Contents for KFN 9758 iD

Page 1: ...ee fridge freezer with PerfectFresh zone and Dynamic cooling KFN 9758 iD 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 07 472 420 en GB HK ...

Page 2: ...tion 18 Temperature range 18 Setting the temperature in the PerfectFresh zone 18 Temperature display 19 Temperature display brightness 20 Alarm 21 Temperature alarm 21 Door alarm 21 Super cool and Super freeze 22 Super cool 22 Super freeze 22 Using the refrigerator efficiently 24 Different storage zones 24 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 25 When shopping for food 25 Storing food ...

Page 3: ...re placing food in the freezer 33 Placing food in the freezer 33 Freezing large items 33 Freezer calendar 33 Defrosting 34 Ice cubes 34 Cooling drinks 34 Freezer tray 35 Cool pack 35 Defrosting 36 Cleaning and care 37 Cleaning the interior and accessories 37 Ventilation gaps 38 Door seals 38 Problem solving guide 39 Noises 42 After Sales Guarantee 43 Electrical connection 44 Installation 45 Locati...

Page 4: ...n dimensions 47 Adjusting the door hinges 48 Changing the door hinging 49 Building in the appliance 52 Weight of the furniture doors 52 Building into a peninsular run 52 Fitting the furniture doors 57 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...erature selector buttons for warmer for 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 for warmer for colder iSuper freeze 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: ...otentially 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 or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Take care no...

Page 8: ... food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance 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 sup...

Page 9: ... 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 appliance Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the voltage and fr...

Page 10: ...e has been withdrawn or the screw out fuse removed in countries where this is applicable 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 countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to kee...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...ockroaches 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 way you will prevent children from accidentally locki...

Page 13: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use 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 item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 14: ...ance let it stand for between 1 and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on The refrigerator section PerfectFresh zone and freezer section are switched on together by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel The temperature display for the ref...

Page 15: ... On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel again The refrigerator section temperature display lights up The refrigerator section PerfectFresh zone starts cooling The interior light will come on when the door is opened Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently Activating or de activating the safety lock Press and hold the S...

Page 16: ...ods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out and leave the doors ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building ...

Page 17: ...one 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 Dynamic cooling The dynamic cooling 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 t...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...play 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 temperatu...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... flash for example if the freezer door has been left open for a while e g in order to load to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once in the event of a power cut Once the set temperature has been reached in the freezer section the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops flashing and lights up constantly Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is le...

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 Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitamins flavours and appearance Super freeze is not necessary when putting in foo...

Page 23: ...dicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 18 C or colder has been reached in the freezer section Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power Super cool and Super freeze 23 ...

Page 24: ...ood 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 e g spray c...

Page 25: ...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 there are some exceptions to this rule in the PerfectFresh zone see below This will prevent food smells from affecting other...

Page 26: ...d the crisper and fresher the food remains over a longer period as the water content of the food is largely retained What are the advantages of the PerfectFresh zone As food remains fresh for up to three times as long the advantages for you are fresher tastier food greater convenience due to practical storage and greater savings due to quality preservation Storing food in the dry and humidity cont...

Page 27: ...ing freshly harvested products such as vegetables salad herbs mushrooms and home grown seasonal fruit At the low humidity setting the atmosphere inside the humidity controlled compartment is the same as in the dry compartment Take food out of the PerfectFresh zone approx 30 60 minutes before using it The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature Which foods a...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...rear section Push the rear half of the glass shelf up slightly from below At the same time 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 the two brackets onto the supports on either side at the required height and push the glass shelves in one after the other The shel...

Page 30: ...frame The tray shelf can be removed completely and used as a serving tray at the table Universal container The universal container can be used both to store and serve food It consists of a deep tray a and a shallow tray b Both trays fit the stainless steel frame If you wish to use the universal container to serve food place the shallow tray b in the stainless steel frame and use the deep tray as a...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... 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 33: ...be 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 ca...

Page 34: ...resh 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 fr...

Page 35: ...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 36: ... 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 37: ... call Before cleaning Switch the appliance off by pressing the master On Off switch on the right hand side of the control panel 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 The serving trays and containers in the door can be removed from their stainless steel frames for cleaning E ...

Page 38: ...rease 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 should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section cl...

Page 39: ...rvice Department the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low Select a warmer temperature The Super freeze function is still on and the Super freeze indicator light is on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after 30 60 hours The Super cool function is still on and the Super cool indicator light is on The Super cool function switches itself off a...

Page 40: ... blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully the alarm sounds Has one of the appliance doors been open for longer than 60 seconds Close the door the alarm sounds and the freezer section temperature display flashes The freezer section temperature has risen above the set temperature because the freezer section door has been opened too frequently or large amount...

Page 41: ...the actual current temperature in the freezer section At the end of a power cut the appliance will start operating again at the last temperature setting selected the interior lighting in the refrigerator section is not working Has the refrigerator door been left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes If it also does not come on when the door is ope...

Page 42: ... appliance expands 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 pie...

Page 43: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 44: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of t...

Page 45: ...ll the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with these installation instructions and that the handle is fitted correctly Should you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range The appliance is d...

Page 46: ...ip sealing strip and other accessories from the appliance and from the external rear wall of the appliance On no account should the spacers be removed from the back of the appliance These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance Remove the red transport fixing a and use the stopper supplied b to plug ...

Page 47: ...Freezer section height Niche height A B KFN 9758 iD 695 1772 1788 Building in dimensions 47 ...

Page 48: ...pins supplied for limiting the door opening into the hinges from above The door opening angle is now limited to 90 If you would like the appliance doors to be cushioned so that they open more softly the spring tension on the doors can be adjusted To do this use the allen key supplied to adjust the door hinges aTo reduce the opening angle Turn the allen key clockwise This tightens the hinges and ma...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 51 ...

Page 52: ... the maximum permitted Appliance max weight of upper door in kg max weight of lower door in kg KFN 9758 iD 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 carefully...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... 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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 59 ...

Page 60: ... 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 60 ...

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