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Operating and installation instructions

Refrigerator
with freezer compartment and
Dynamic cooling
K 9554 iDF

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. 07 469 840

en - GB

Summary of Contents for K 9554 iDF

Page 1: ...Refrigerator with freezer compartment and Dynamic cooling K 9554 iDF 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 07 469 840 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ture display 17 Temperature display brightness 17 Super cool and Dynamic cooling 19 Super cool 19 Dynamic cooling m 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 21 Different storage zones 21 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 22 When shopping for food 22 Storing food correctly 22 Fruit and vegetables 22 Unpacked meat and vegetables 23 Protein rich foods 23 Meat 23 Adjusting the interior fi...

Page 3: ...on gaps 34 Door seal 34 Problem solving guide 35 Noises 38 After Sales Guarantee 39 Electrical connection 40 Installation 41 Location 41 Climate range 41 Ventilation 41 Before installation 42 Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism 42 Stainless steel front 42 Building in dimensions 43 Adjusting the door hinges 44 Changing the door hinging 45 Appliance door 45 Freezer compartment...

Page 4: ...ator light bOn Off button cRefrigerator temperature display dTemperature selector buttons for warmer for colder eSuper cool button and indicator light fDynamic cooling button and indicator light Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...dAdjustable shelves eCondensate channel and drain hole fFruit and vegetable containers gButter and cheese compartment hEgg tray Condiment tray iInterior lighting jUniversal container kBottle shelf lBottle divider Depending on model Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...Optional accessories Bottle rack depending on model This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...entially 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 It should be u...

Page 8: ...preparing ice Any other usage is not supported by the 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 knowldege unless they have been shown how to use it by a p...

Page 9: ... 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 rating on the data plate ...

Page 10: ...tension 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 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...

Page 11: ...c parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to oc...

Page 12: ...ing 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 refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 12...

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: ...e washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Important To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between 1 and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on Press the On Off button The temperature display lights up the appliance starts cooling and the interior light will come on when the door is opened To enable t...

Page 15: ... safety lock has been activated Press the On Off button to come out of setting mode If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes Switching off for longer periods 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 t...

Page 16: ...a temperature of 4 C For the freezer compartment To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted or defrosted food m...

Page 17: ...location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature If the ambient temperature is too high the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature Temperature display During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the average temperature in the refrigerator If the temperature is not within the range that the appliance is able to display ba...

Page 18: ...se from settings 1 to 5 1 dimmest setting 5 brightest setting Press the Super cool button to save the setting Press the On Off button to come out of setting mode If you do not do this the electronics will switch over to normal operation automatically after a couple of minutes The correct temperature 18 ...

Page 19: ...inue to operate at normal power Dynamic cooling m When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you a...

Page 20: ...witching off Dynamic cooling Press the Dynamic cooling button m The Dynamic cooling indicator light will go out The fan automatically switches off when the door is open Super cool and Dynamic cooling 20 ...

Page 21: ...ts 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 cans Danger of explosion If storing alcoh...

Page 22: ...ed 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 This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria The growth of bacteria such as salmonella can be avoided by settin...

Page 23: ...stored separately To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shellfish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored unwrapped Undo wrappings slightly to leave meat loosely covered an...

Page 24: ... the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section 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 shelf with the r...

Page 25: ...on the fully extended runners a The front of the runners must be right up against the front of the container b Then push the container back in c Adjusting the condiment tray bottle shelf Lift the tray shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame to remove Push up the stainless steel frame and remove Replace the frame at the required height Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Repl...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ure 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 length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at...

Page 28: ...lets 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 already frozen food to thaw and increa...

Page 29: ...to a mid range setting 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 the refrigerator the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the food cold in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poult...

Page 30: ...Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks To cook drinks quickly place them in the refrigerator section and switch on the Super cool function If placing drinks in the freezer compartment to cool them quickly make sure bottles are not left for more than one hour as they could burst Freezing an...

Page 31: ...t automatically In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator as this can damage it and render the appliance unusable The freezer compartment should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 0...

Page 32: ...tance will help retain warmth and speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your freezer 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 contain substances which may damage the plastic parts and which may cause a bui...

Page 33: ...able from the Miele Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times Before cleaning Switch the appliance off switch off at the socket and remove the plug Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Defrost the freezer compartment Take out any removable parts e...

Page 34: ...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 seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleanin...

Page 35: ...ow Select a warmer temperature The Super cool function is still switched on Super cool only switches itself off after 6 hours Check that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been frozen at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically No more than 2 kg of fresh food ...

Page 36: ...e appliance The display will not show a temperature until the temperature in the appliance has reached a certain level the following messages show in the temperature display F0 to F5 There is a fault Call the Service Department you cannot switch the appliance off The safety lock has been activated the interior lighting is not working Has the refrigerator door been left open for too long The lighti...

Page 37: ...ault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department 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 37 ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... Please note 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...

Page 40: ...ead 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 if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 41: ...d you require further assistance please contact your Miele customer service centre Climate range 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 Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 16 C t...

Page 42: ...the appliance 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 are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door All t...

Page 43: ...Niche height mm A K 9554 iDF 1397 1413 Building in dimensions 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 door to be cushioned so that it opens more softly the spring tension on the appliance door 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 ...

Page 45: ... and lift it off e Unscrew the fixing screws d completely and loosely screw them in at the top and bottom on the opposite side of the appliance f 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 door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface Using a screwdriver caref...

Page 46: ...ges in their diagonally opposite corners b Use a powered screwdriver to secure the hinges screws a are self tapping To secure the soft close mechanism Place the door 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 inwards again Screw mounting b onto the hinge and tighten securely Open out soft close mech...

Page 47: ...oor Lower the cover on hinge plate a Unscrew hinge plate b and remove freezer compartment door c together with the hinge plate Unscrew door catch d Screw door catch d into place on the opposite side having turned it by 180 Fit the freezer compartment door c in position at the top e then tighten the hinge plate securely b Close the cover on hinge plate a Plug the holes with stoppers f Changing the ...

Page 48: ...oes not exceed the maximum permitted Appliance Maximum weight of furniture door in kg K 9554 iDF 15 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 aligned usin...

Page 49: ...nnected easily once installed 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 furniture walls clip spacers b over the hinges Open the appliance door Using a screwdriver remove cover c from the top corner of the appliance Fit cover d onto fixing bracket e Secure fixing bracket e to the top of the appliance ...

Page 50: ...the appliance into the niche until covers d and g touch the front edge of the side walls of the housing unit Building in the appliance With 16 mm thick walls The spacers should touch the front edge at the top and bottom of the side walls of the housing unit detail a With 19 mm thick walls The front edges of the top and bottom hinges sit flush with the front edge of the housing unit side walls deta...

Page 51: ...furniture doors If the all round gap of 42 mm is not maintained between the appliance casing and the front edge of the housing unit side wall the door may not shut properly This could lead to a build up of ice and condensation and also cause operational faults Align the appliance height on both sides by altering the adjustable feet using the spanner supplied c Securing the appliance in the niche P...

Page 52: ...top fixing bracket c Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e It is no longer required Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c Close the appliance door Fitting a furniture door A gap of 8 mm a must be set between the appliance door and the central fixing bracket Push fitting aids b up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height ...

Page 53: ...es Pull the fitting aids upwards to remove them f Turn them around and fit them into the middle slots on fixing bracket g for safe keeping Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h Loosely attach nuts c on the adjusting bolts Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by slid...

Page 54: ...lled holes in the appliance door Align depth Z on the furniture door Loosen screws f at the top of the appliance door and loosen the hexagon headed screw g at the bottom of the fixing bracket By moving the furniture doors create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture doors and the front edge of the niche Close the door and align it with neighbouring furniture doors Whilst counterholding the adjusting...

Page 55: ... must not touch the furniture carcase The seal 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 55 ...

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