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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer

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. 09 713 630

en - GB

Summary of Contents for KFNS 37232 iD

Page 1: ...llation instructions Frost free fridge freezer 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 09 713 630 en GB ...

Page 2: ...isposed of incorrectly could 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 Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to a...

Page 3: ...ature in the refrigerator freezer sections 22 Using Super cool and Super freeze 23 Super cool 23 Super freeze 23 Temperature and door alarm 25 Door alarm 25 Switching the alarm off early 25 Selecting settings 26 Settings mode 26 Activating and deactivating the lock 26 Storing food in the refrigerator 28 Different storage zones 28 Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator 29 When s...

Page 4: ...he interior and accessories 38 Ventilation gaps 38 Door seals 39 Problem solving guide 40 Noises 47 After Sales Guarantee 48 Guarantee U K 48 Guarantee Other countries 48 Information for test institutes 49 Electrical connection 50 Installation 51 Side by side 51 Location 51 Climate range 51 Ventilation 52 Before installing the appliance 53 Building in dimensions 54 Adjusting the door hinges 55 Cha...

Page 5: ...lay eAlarm symbol fSuper cool symbol gLock symbol hTemperature display iMain On Off button for switching the freezer section and the refrigerator section on and off jFreezer section temperature selector button kSuper freeze button lAlarm off button mMenu symbol Settings mode For activating and deactivating the lock nMains connection symbol Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...aControl panel bFan cInterior lighting dDoor shelf Egg tray eAdjustable shelf fBottle shelf gFruit and vegetable drawer hCondensate channel and drain hole iFreezer drawers Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...odate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be carefully pushed under the rear section Microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for removing fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet Guide to the applia...

Page 8: ...y non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content Pass them on to any future owner Correct application The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments It is not intended for outdoor use This appliance is intended for domestic use only f...

Page 9: ... it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences or incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation...

Page 10: ...pliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes In the event of any damag...

Page 11: ...essential that this standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi socket adapter or extension lead These are ...

Page 12: ...arts are used Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will lead to the applianc...

Page 13: ...le frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or metal parts Danger of frost burn Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do not refreeze partially or fu...

Page 14: ...iance to clean this appliance Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice lift food 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 use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could c...

Page 15: ... 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 channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrig...

Page 16: ...adiator oven Near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered up or dusty Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C The colder the temperature in the refrigerator section the higher the energy consumption Freezer section 18 C How...

Page 17: ...you when shopping and place food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible before it begins to thaw Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Hot food or food at room temperature raises the temperature inside the appliance The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods Store food covere...

Page 18: ...ar edge of the bottle shelf as shown The flexible ribs on the holder grip the bottles securely when the door is being opened and closed Switching on The refrigerator and freezer sections can be switched on together with the main On Off button on the right hand side of the control panel Press the main On Off button on the right hand side of the control panel to switch on the freezer section and the...

Page 19: ...ion will go out and the refrigerator section will switch off The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up To switch the refrigerator section on again Press the On Off button on the left hand side of the control panel to switch on the refrigerator section The refrigerator section temperature display will light up The refrigerator section will start cooling The interior light w...

Page 20: ... the refrigerator and the PerfectFresh zone We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section Dynamic cooling The dynamic cooling fan switches on automatically 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 the same degree in the freezer section To freeze fre...

Page 21: ...ion temperature display if the temperature in the freezer section has risen by several degrees to show that there has been a loss of coldness This loss of coldness is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the door has been left open for a while e g for removing or storing a large amount of food when fresh food is being frozen However if the temperature in the freezer section rem...

Page 22: ...re display The first time you press the button the actual temperature of the particular zone will flash in the display The second time you press the button the last temperature selected will flash in the display Thereafter the temperature increases each time you press the button When the highest setting is reached the temperature reverts to the lowest setting again The newly selected temperature w...

Page 23: ... are sufficiently chilled Press the Super cool button The Super cool symbol ª will go out The appliance will run at normal power again Super freeze For optimum results switch on the Super freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer section This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients vitamins flavours and appearance Exception when placing food in the freezer section th...

Page 24: ... The Super freeze ª symbol will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again You can switch the Super freeze function off earlier to save energy Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze symbol ª will go out The appliance will run at normal power again Using Super cool and Super freeze 24 ...

Page 25: ...ranged or taken out in the event of a power cut if the appliance has a fault The alarm will stop and the Alarm symbol will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again However if the temperature in the freezer section remains above 18 C for a long time check that the frozen food has not started to defrost If it has check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as po...

Page 26: ... the appliance being switched off by mistake To activate the lock Press the Super freeze button for approx 5 seconds The Menu symbol X will light up and c will start flashing in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super freeze button briefly to access the lock function c1 will appear in the display Press the Super freeze button briefly to activate the lock The lock symbol 0 will l...

Page 27: ...ng in the display Settings mode is now activated Press the Super freeze button briefly to access the lock function c0 will appear in the display Press the Super freeze button briefly to deactivate the lock The Lock symbol 0 will go out To come out of Settings mode Press the On Off button The temperature will appear in the display Selecting settings 27 ...

Page 28: ...he warmest area is in the top section at the front and in the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area is directly above the fruit and vegetable containers or above the fruit and vegetable drawers depending on model and at the back of the appliance Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or bake...

Page 29: ...e refrigerator as this is essential for keeping the appliance cool Food which is not suitable for storing in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a refrigerator at temperatures below 5 C as some food is sensitive to cold The appearance consistency taste and or the vitamin content of certain foods can be adversely affected by being stored in too cold a place Food which does not ...

Page 30: ... Food should generally be stored covered or packaged This will prevent food smells from affecting other food food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria This is particularly important for protein based foods such as meat or fish The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene Fruit and veget...

Page 31: ...hen remove it by pulling it forwards Pull the bottle holder upwards to remove it from the rear edge of the bottle shelf Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food Raise the shelf slightly at the front and pull it forwards a little until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support It can then be raised or lowered to the required level The raised e...

Page 32: ...sture You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time 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 freez...

Page 33: ...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 food 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 food or drinks in the freezer This causes alread...

Page 34: ...packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum amount see data plate Remove the upper freezer drawers Place the food flat on the upper glass cold plates so that ...

Page 35: ...ost vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of 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 afte...

Page 36: ...he back 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 defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from ...

Page 37: ...prays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off The display will go and the cooling system switches off If this does not happen the lock is active see Selecting settings To deactivate the lock Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply Take any food out of the applian...

Page 38: ...ust not exceed 55 C Contact with some foodstuffs such as carrots tomatoes or ketchup can cause plastic items to discolour However this discolouration will not affect the stability of plastic items The following are not dishwasher safe the stainless steel trim and the protective strips on the shelves and door shelves the fruit and vegetable drawer the freezer drawers These should all be hand washed...

Page 39: ...r cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the appliance can cool down quickly Place food back in the refrigerator section and close the doors Once the freezer section has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back i...

Page 40: ...e has not been switched on Switch the appliance on The display should then light up The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug in the socket correctly and switch on When the appliance is switched off the mains connection symbol t appears in the display Check whether the mains fuse has tripped If it has there could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring ...

Page 41: ...ing food for more information The Super cool function is still switched on It will switch itself off automatically after approx 12 hours You can switch off the Super cool function earlier to save energy Press the Super cool sensor The Super freeze function is still switched on It will switch itself off automatically after approx 65 hours You can switch off the Super freeze function earlier to save...

Page 42: ...regain the required temperature after a short while The doors are not properly closed There might be a thick layer of ice in the freezer section Close the doors The appliance will regain the required temperature after a short while If a thick layer of ice has built up the cooling system will not work efficiently and energy consumption will increase Defrost and then clean the appliance The ambient ...

Page 43: ... Set the correct temperature setting Check the temperature again in 24 hours time Frozen food is starting to thaw The room temperature is lower than the ambient temperature required for the appliance Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to switch off for too long causing the freezer section to become too warm See Installation Location for more information Raise the tempe...

Page 44: ... re frozen after it has been cooked The alarm sounds and the mains connection t and alarm symbols appear in the display The display will show the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section during an interruption to the power supply or a power cut The temperature has risen too high at some point during the last couple of hours or days because of an interruption to the power supply or a pow...

Page 45: ...ele Service The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele service technician There are live electrical components under the lighting cover Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Do not remove the lighting cover If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage exercise caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at dir...

Page 46: ... freezer section Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully You cannot switch the appliance off The lock has been activated The 0 symbol will light up in the display Deactivate the lock see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the lock The external side panels of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The warmth created by the eva...

Page 47: ... water container Crack A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance...

Page 48: ... been resolved as described in this booklet When contacting your Dealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance Guarantee U K In the U K the appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk ...

Page 49: ... relevant standards and directives In addition the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed Loading instructions Information contained in the Operating and installation instructions Information for test institutes 49 ...

Page 50: ...er 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 the product If the connection cable has to be replaced this...

Page 51: ... they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Important In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on the exterior of the appliance This can cause corrosion of the appliance walls For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or air conditioned room Make sure that th...

Page 52: ... must provided behind the appliance for air to pass through The cross sectional area for ventilation in the plinth and the housing unit and also beneath the ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm2 throughout to ensure that warm air can be drawn through unhindered Important The appliance uses less energy the larger the ventilation cross section The ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in an...

Page 53: ... gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained Depending on model the pouches located in the metal grille heat exchanger They are required for the correct functioning of the appliance The contents are not poisonous or dangerous Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hind...

Page 54: ...ake sure the housing unit is the correct size Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure the appliance functions correctly Niche height mm A Freezer section B KFNS 37232 iD 1772 1788 695 Building in dimensions 54 ...

Page 55: ... for any reason the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this If the appliance door fouls an adjacent wall when opened for example 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 55 ...

Page 56: ...lied right hand hinged If left hand door hinging is required follow the instructions below To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Open both appliance doors Remove all shelves from the appliance door Remove covers a b c and d Changing the door hinging 56 ...

Page 57: ...ews e Fit bracket i to the opposite side and loosely fit screws e Unscrew fixing screws f completely and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side 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 Changing the door hinging 57 ...

Page 58: ...ot close the hinges Danger of injury Remove screws j Replace the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners k Push doors g and h onto pre fitted screws e and f then tighten screws e and f Refit covers a b c and d Replace the locking pins into the top of the hinges to prevent the door opening too far Changing the door hinging 58 ...

Page 59: ... secured against the risk of tipping Use a spirit level to align the housing unit The unit corners must be at right angles as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the unit The required ventilation gaps must be provided see Installation Ventilation gaps To install the appliance you will need the following tools Building in the appliance 59 ...

Page 60: ...lling the appliance in its housing unit required for fitting the furniture door All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit Building in the appliance 60 ...

Page 61: ...into its niche When doing this make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped Tip to help you push it into position Secure a length of string to the plug to increase the length of the connection cable Then pull the cable by the end of the string through the housing unit It will then be easier to connect once the appliance is in the unit With 16 mm thick unit walls Clip spacers b and c on to t...

Page 62: ...screws k loosely into the bottom of the appliance Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part Screw in adjustable feet l completely Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip m Fix sealing strip m flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side 1 Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing 2 Stick it down along i...

Page 63: ... stubs seals etc the 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 door is flush with the surrounding kitchen uni...

Page 64: ...against the furniture wall Attach fixing bracket j to the housing unit side wall with screw s Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Attach fixing bracket g to the housing unit side wall with screws t Drill holes in the housing unit side walls if necessary Important Push the protruding bracket using your thumb towards the housing unit wall whilst tightening the screws The applianc...

Page 65: ...appliance in between it and the floor of the housing unit Then secure handle v to one of the rods w Use the handle to push the rod into the guide as far as it will go Remove the handle and fit it to the other rod and push this into its guide as far as it will go Important Keep the handle somewhere safe in case you ever need to fit the appliance into a new housing unit Close the appliance doors Bui...

Page 66: ...he furniture door is at the same height as neighbouring unit doors The furniture door must be fitted correctly and not under tension Fitting a door front which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges This can cause subsequent functional problems Before fitting furniture doors ensure that the weight of the door does not exceed the maximum permitted Appliance max weight of uppe...

Page 67: ...ds b up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted see on the diagram Tip Push the fitting aids b together with the furniture front up to the height adjoining unit furniture doors Undo nuts c and take fixing bracket d off together with fitting aids b Building in the appliance 67 ...

Page 68: ...ntrally Attach the fixing bracket securely using at least 6 short chipboard screws f On cassette doors only use 4 screws on the edges Drill holes in the furniture door if necessary Pull the fitting aids upwards to remove them g Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on the fixing bracket g for safe keeping Fit the side cover q over the fixing bracket on the hinge side Turn the furnitu...

Page 69: ... between the door and neighbouring furniture doors The gap should be even Adjusting the door Side adjustments X Slide the furniture door Height adjustment Y Use a screwdriver to adjust bolts h A gap of 8 mm is set ex works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket This must only be adjusted within its permitted range Building in the appliance 69 ...

Page 70: ...trude Drill holes l in the furniture door and fit screws m Make sure the two metal edges are aligned Symbol II Close both doors Aligning the door Depth adjustment Z Loosen screws i at the top of the appliance door and screw n on the fixing bracket at the bottom By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the housing unit Building in the appliance 70 ...

Page 71: ...is correctly fitted The doors must close properly The doors must not 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 71 ...

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