Miele KFN 29683 D brws Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Operating and installation instructions
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.

en - GB, IE, ZA

M.-Nr. 10 641 690

Summary of Contents for KFN 29683 D brws

Page 1: ...stallation instructions 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 en GB IE ZA M Nr 10 641 690 ...

Page 2: ...ation appliance 23 Switching off for longer periods of time 25 The correct temperature 26 in the refrigerator section and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone 26 Automatic temperature distribution DynaCool 26 in the freezer section 26 Temperature display 27 Setting the temperature 27 Temperature range 28 Temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone 28 Using Super cool and Super freeze 29 Super cool function 2...

Page 3: ...ce charcoal filter reminder 44 Clean ventilation grille reminder 45 Storing food in the refrigerator section 46 Different storage zones 46 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section 47 Notes on buying food 48 Storing food correctly 48 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone 49 Dry compartment 50 Humidity controlled compartment 50 Storage results for food stored in the Per...

Page 4: ...es 82 Service 83 Contact in case of malfunction 83 Displaying licence agreements 83 Warranty 83 Electrical connection 84 Installation 86 Side by side installation 86 Location 87 Climate range 88 Ventilation 88 Fitting supplied wall spacers 89 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door 89 Fitting the door opening angle limiter 89 Installation 92 Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run...

Page 5: ... in similar environments for example in shops offices and similar work settings by the guests in hotels motels bed breakfasts and other typical home settings This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food freezing fresh food and for making ice Any other usag...

Page 6: ...e 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 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance unsupervised Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play w...

Page 7: ...e in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes I...

Page 8: ...is standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger Do not...

Page 9: ...de this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity c...

Page 10: ...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 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 Observe the manufacturer s use by dates a...

Page 11: ...cts will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods or remove ice trays Do not 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 could damage the plastic part...

Page 12: ...is will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser bending any pipework or scratching the surface coating ...

Page 13: ...th and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also responsible by law depending on country for deleting...

Page 14: ... a heat source radiator oven Near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where the ambient room temperature is above 25 C Ventilation gaps uncovered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Temperature setting Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C The lower the temperature the higher the energy consumption PerfectFresh Pro zone just above 0 C F...

Page 15: ...d load food in the appliance as soon as possible Replace any food removed as quickly as possible before it warms up too much 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 will try to cool down and the compressor will run for longer periods Store food well packaged or covered...

Page 16: ... k PerfectFresh Pro zone dry compartment l Condensate channel and drain hole m Regulator for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment n PerfectFresh Pro zone humidity controlled compartment o Freezer section interior lighting p Recessed handle with door opening aid Click2open q Freezer drawers r Ventilation grille For easier installation there are transport handles on the ...

Page 17: ... setting Back For exiting a menu Information Symbol Meaning Standby The appliance is connected to the electrical supply but is not switched on The refrigerator section is switched off separately Freezer section Identifies the freezer section temperature display Super cool refrigerator section Super freeze freezer section Function can be selected depending on section see Using Super cool and Super ...

Page 18: ... rack Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance Egg tray Butter dish KKF FF Active AirClean charcoal filters with holder The charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air quality Ice cube tray ...

Page 19: ...24 hours Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance Multi purpose 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 MicroCloth Kit The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal cloth a glass cloth and a po...

Page 20: ...le home The WiFi stick enables your refrigeration appliance to communicate so that you can access appliance data at any time with a smartphone or tablet iOS or Android operating systems To use the Miele mobile app or Miele home features such as the option to switch on SuperCool SuperFreeze you must insert the WiFi stick into your Miele refrigeration appliance and connect it to your WiFi network Fi...

Page 21: ...during transportation The appliance doors and side panels where applicable also have a layer of protective film Do not remove the film until the refrigeration appliance has been positioned in its final location Cleaning the appliance Please refer to the relevant instructions in Cleaning and care Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories Connecting the appliance Connect the appliance to...

Page 22: ...e Willkommen will appear in the display for approx 3 seconds If this does not happen and appears in the display the safety lock is still activated see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the safety lock Deactivating the safety lock temporarily C 5 18 C Start screen The display changes to the start screen The interior lighting will come on and become brighter until the maximum bri...

Page 23: ...lay Here you can set or change the temperature as well as select the Super freeze function see Using Super cool and Super freeze Settings mode is on the right hand side Touch the symbol to access Settings mode Here further settings can be selected see Selecting further settings Switching off the refrigeration appliance You can switch the appliance off in Settings mode see Selecting further setting...

Page 24: ...r rather than being switched off completely If the Party mode or Super cool functions have been previously selected these will be switched off automatically C 5 18 C Standby Touch the temperature display for the refrigerator section 5 C OK Refrigerator section display Touch or until is displayed Touch OK to confirm your entry C 18 Start screen refrigerator section switched off The temperature disp...

Page 25: ...iods of time If during a long absence the refrigeration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door s left shut there is a risk of mould forming inside the appliance It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time observe the following Switch the refrigeration appliance off Switch off at the wall and...

Page 26: ...ion and in the PerfectFresh Pro zone We recommend a temperature of 4 C in the refrigerator section The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone is controlled automatically and maintained at 0 to 3 C Automatic temperature distribution DynaCool The fan switches on automatically when the cooling system for the refrigerator switches on It distributes the temperature in the appliance to all areas more ...

Page 27: ...erature setting it can take the appliance a few hours to reach the temperature required and for this temperature to then be shown as a constant temperature in the display Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set independently of one another Touch the temperature display for the section you want to change The previously set temperature will appea...

Page 28: ...e 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 appliance 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 in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone is maintained between 0 and...

Page 29: ...tch 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 Exceptions When placing food in the freezer that is already frozen When freezing up to 1 kg of fresh food daily The SuperFreeze function should be switched on 6 hours before placing food in the freezer section When freezing ...

Page 30: ...cted Touch OK to confirm your entry Or wait approximately 8 seconds after the last touch of a button The setting will then be automatically adopted The SuperCool or SuperFreeze function is switched on or off Functions that are switched on are not displayed on the start screen After an interruption to the power supply any function that was previously switched on will be switched off Displaying a se...

Page 31: ... temperature display An alarm will also sound until the cause of the alarm is rectified or the alarm is switched off The temperature the appliance is set at determines the temperature the appliance recognises as being too warm The temperature alarm is only displayed on the start screen and not when selecting a setting A temperature alarm is displayed before an existing door alarm The temperature a...

Page 32: ... section The flashing warmest temperature display will go out The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer section Door alarm The appliance has a warning system to prevent energy being wasted and food becoming warm if the doors are left open If an appliance door is left open for a longer period of time will light up yellow on the relevant temperature display An al...

Page 33: ...arm will sound If an audible tone does not sound in the event of a door alarm the alarm has been switched off in Settings mode see Selecting further settings Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off if you wish Touch The current temperature is shown in the display The alarm will stop ...

Page 34: ...ge the time before the door alarm is triggered Level 1 7 level 1 30 sec level 2 1 min Adjust the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Value 1 9 5 Miele home system settings only visible if the WiFi stick has been fitted Further setting options are described in the fitting and installation instructions which are enclosed with the stick Switch keypad tone on off On off Set volume switch off alar...

Page 35: ...Selecting further settings 35 Replace charcoal filter reminder On orange symbol off Clean ventilation grille reminder On orange symbol off ...

Page 36: ...on the display and an alarm will sound see Problem solving guide Display messages Selecting the setting you want C 5 18 C Start screen Touch Settings mode Scroll left or right using the or arrow buttons The symbol for the selectable setting appears in the middle of the display The symbols for the next available settings appear in the background to the right and left but are not selectable Touch th...

Page 37: ...rge quantities of food and drink quickly and make ice cubes for example if you are expecting a large number of guests Super cool and Super freeze are switched on automatically The refrigerator section as well as the freezer section cool down very rapidly to their lowest temperature depending on the ambient temperature Tip Switch the function on approx 4 hours before placing food in the appliance I...

Page 38: ...d is reduced Do not store any temperature sensitive food which goes off easily such as fruit vegetables fish meat and dairy products during this time Food which does not go off quickly can be stored in the appliance for some time at this moderate refrigerator section temperature and energy consumption is lower than in normal operation This also prevents the build up of odours and mould which can o...

Page 39: ...alted In the event of an interruption to the power supply or when power is restored any previously set minute minder duration will be deleted When the minute minder duration has elapsed An audible signal will sound and will flash Touch the display The start screen appears Altering a minute minder entry Open the appliance door and the minute minder duration countdown appear for approx 3 s in the di...

Page 40: ... supply if previously switched on Deactivating the safety lock temporarily Touch the display appears Touch for approx 6 seconds You can now select other settings If the appliance door is closed again the safety lock is activated again Deactivating the safety lock Touch the display appears Touch for approx 6 seconds The start screen will appear Touch Select lights up orange Touch appears in the dis...

Page 41: ...120 hours Ensure that the doors are properly closed as visual and audible alarms are switched off Health risk caused by decomposing food As any mains outage during Sabbath mode is not indicated the frozen goods may thaw or defrost This will reduce the shelf life of the food Check whether the frozen goods have started to defrost If they have check that the food is safe to use and if it is then use ...

Page 42: ... the segment bar The time can be set in 30 second increments starting with 30 seconds level 1 1 filled in segment up to a maximum of 3 minutes 30 seconds level 7 7 filled in segments Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone In the PerfectFresh Pro zone the temperature is maintained between 0 and 3 C However if you would like it to be warmer or colder e g when storing fish you can adj...

Page 43: ... or a set minute minder cannot be switched off Setting the display brightness You can set the display brightness in the segment bar If all segments are filled in the maximum brightness is selected You will see the brightness change as it is being adjusted Setting the temperature unit C F You can choose between degrees Celsius C and degrees Fahrenheit F for the temperature display Switching Demo mo...

Page 44: ...en Displaying licence agreements Licences used can be displayed via Replace charcoal filter reminder The appliance is fitted with charcoal filters Active AirClean in a holder If the charcoal filter indicator has been activated you will be reminded to replace the filters after approx 6 months see Cleaning and Care Replacing the charcoal filters The symbol will then appear in the start screen in the...

Page 45: ...ning and care Cleaning the ventilation grille will then appear in the display and an audible tone will sound if switched on Tip The ventilation grille should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner e g use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Touch the symbol to confirm the message This resets the ...

Page 46: ...ferent temperature zones in the refrigerator section Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the refrigeration section Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance Tip To allow air to circulate efficiently do not pack food too closely together in the appliance If there is insufficient air circulation the cooling performance will decrease and energy consumption will incr...

Page 47: ...er dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at temperatures below 5 C because it may be sensitive to cold Depending on the type of food the appearance consistency flavour and or vitamin content may be al...

Page 48: ...n insulated cool bag when shopping and load food in the appliance as soon as possible Storing food correctly Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator section there are some exceptions to this rule in the PerfectFresh Pro zone see below This will prevent food smells from affecting other foods food from drying out and also any cross contamination of bacteria This is es...

Page 49: ...resher the food when placed in the appliance the longer it will stay fresh Take food out of the PerfectFresh Pro zone approx 30 to 60 minutes before using it The aroma and taste do not fully develop until the food has reached room temperature The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided into two areas The Info system shown here in sections above the PerfectFresh Pro zone helps you to choose the correct co...

Page 50: ...ting the humidity controlled compartment becomes a dry compartment the regulator opens the vents in the compartment to let the moisture escape see Dry compartment Increased humidity With the regulator at the or setting the humidity controlled compartment is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables Select the setting if storing a large quantity of fruit and vegetables the regulator partially close...

Page 51: ...he regulator in the humidity controlled compartment should be set to the setting humidity not increased Regulating the humidity level in the humidity controlled compartment A slide control is used to regulate the amount of moisture in the humidity controlled compartment by setting it to or Push the regulator back as far as it will go and then release it slowly The regulator will click into the set...

Page 52: ...midity controlled compartment is achieved by the moisture present in the food being stored i e the more food stored in the compartment the higher the humidity If too much moisture has collected in the compartment and the food has been affected select the setting Otherwise dry the floor and underneath the lid with a cloth and place a rack or similar item in the compartment so that moisture can then...

Page 53: ...efrigerated goods 1 Lift it upwards slightly at the front 2 Pull it forwards a little and lift it until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support It can then be raised or lowered to the required level Push the shelf in until it clicks into position The raised edge on the protective strip at the back must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezin...

Page 54: ...out Push the runners back in again to avoid damaging them Carefully pull the lid between the drawers slightly forwards and take it down and out Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning The telescopic runners contain a special lubricant which can be washed out during cleaning damaging the runners Wipe the telescopic runners with a damp cloth to clean them To replace the lid insert it from b...

Page 55: ...ies The holder for the charcoal filters sits on the protective strip at the back of the shelf Pull the charcoal filter holder upwards to remove it from the protective strip Refit it on the protective strip of the shelf you wish to use it on Moving and fitting the bottle holder The bottle holder can be moved left or right to create more room for drink cartons The bottle holder can be removed comple...

Page 56: ...his means in practice is that the food loses more moisture You can see this in the large amount of water that collects around the food when it defrosts 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...

Page 57: ...e chops steaks cutlets etc with a sheet of plastic freezer film This prevents them from freezing together in a block Do not salt or season raw food or blanched vegetables before freezing Cooked food should only be lightly salted and seasoned Some herbs intensify the taste of food when frozen Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already frozen to partially thaw and increas...

Page 58: ... as this will cause frozen food to begin to thaw Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen Freezing small amounts of food Place the food in the lower freezer drawers Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible Freezing the maximum amount of food see data plate If the v...

Page 59: ...on packaging Defrosting frozen goods Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Frozen goods can be defrosted in different ways In a microwave oven In an oven using Fan heat or the Defrost setting At room temperature In the refrigerator zone the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold In a steam oven F...

Page 60: ...hey could burst Tip To avoid forgetting about bottles placed in the freezer you can set the minute minder QuickCool timer in Settings mode Adjusting the interior fittings Removing the drawers and glass shelves The drawers can be removed for filling emptying or cleaning purposes You can also expand the space available in the freezer section If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game...

Page 61: ...food in the front of the top drawer Tip When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw Tip The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place it on ...

Page 62: ...ate drains through a channel and drain pipe into an evaporation system at the back of the refrigeration appliance Keep the condensate channel and drain hole clean to enable this Condensate must be able to drain away unhindered at all times Freezer section The appliance is equipped with a NoFrost system The freezer defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the conde...

Page 63: ... the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven cleaner cleaning agents for ceramic hobs glass cleaning agents except to clean the glass front for this ...

Page 64: ... with two hands and pull it out Take out the freezer drawers and glass plates Pull off the front strip with the rollers Take out all other removable parts for cleaning Dismantling the adjustable shelf adjustable shelf with lighting Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning The stainless steel trim with LED lighting will be damaged if you place it in water for cleaning Clean the stainless st...

Page 65: ... trim off at the same time The opposite side will also be released 3 Then pull the protective strip off After cleaning reattach the stainless steel trim or protective strip by following the same procedure in reverse Dismantling the bottle and door shelves Remove the stainless steel trim before cleaning the door shelves in a dishwasher To remove the stainless steel trim proceed as follows Place the...

Page 66: ... excessively high dishwasher temperatures Parts of the refrigeration appliance may become unusable e g deform if they are washed in the dishwasher at more than 55 C For dishwasher safe parts only use dishwasher programmes with a maximum temperature of 55 C Contact with natural dyes from carrots tomatoes and ketchup etc may discolour the plastic parts in the dishwasher This discolouration does not ...

Page 67: ...es Scratches on glass fronts can lead to breakage in some circumstances See the information on Cleaning agents at the beginning of this section Risk of damage as a result of incorrect cleaning The glass front can alter or discolour if you spot clean it or remove soiling when it is dry Wipe the entire surface of the glass front with a wet cloth Using a glass cleaning agent containing additives e g ...

Page 68: ... of incorrect cleaning If you treat the door seal with oils or grease it can become porous Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a cloth Replacing the charcoal filters Replace the charcoal filters in the holder every 6 months If you would like to be reminded automatically every 6 months switch on the Replac...

Page 69: ...eaning 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 freezer section can cool down quickly Switch on the Super cool function for a while so that the refrigerator section can cool down quickly Place food in the refrigerator section and close the door Place the freezer drawers w...

Page 70: ...ted in the socket correctly or the plug connector is not inserted into the socket at the back of the appliance correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and the plug connector into the appliance socket correctly and switch on Check whether the mains fuse has tripped There could be a fault with the appliance the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance Contact a quali...

Page 71: ... re establish itself after a while If a thick layer of ice has formed it will reduce efficiency and increase the energy consumption Defrost the appliance and clean it The ambient room temperature is too high The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor will run for See Installation Location The temperature setting is too low Adjust the temperature A large amount of food is being froze...

Page 72: ...ompressor will run less frequently This may cause the freezer to become too warm See the information in Installation Location Increase the temperature of the room Ice or condensation has built up inside the appliance The door seal has come out of its groove Check that the door seal is correctly positioned in the groove The door seal is damaged Check whether the door seal is damaged The door seal i...

Page 73: ...Sabbath mode on off is lit up in the display and the appliance cannot be used The safety lock has been activated Deactivate the safety lock temporarily or switch it off completely see Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the safety lock lights up in the refrigerator section temperature display and an audible tone sounds The Replace charcoal filter reminder setting has been activat...

Page 74: ...n and or the freezer section and an alarm is also sounding The door alarm has been activated also see Temperature and door alarm Touch in the display The alarm message is confirmed and the warning tone stops The current temperature reappears in the temperature display Close the relevant appliance door The alarm will stop ...

Page 75: ...splay The alarm message is confirmed goes out and the alarm stops The start screen appears in the display the warmest temperature recorded in the freezer section will flash for about 1 minute in the display Then the temperature display will change to the current temperature in the freezer section You can exit from the flashing temperature display early Touch the temperature display for the freezer...

Page 76: ...in the display Then the temperature display will change to the current temperature in the freezer section You can exit from the flashing temperature display early Touch the temperature display for the freezer section The warmest temperature display will go out The display will then revert to showing the current temperature in the freezer section The appliance will then work at the lower temperatur...

Page 77: ... appliance You can access these in the display To do this touch in the display The appliance data required will be shown in the display Confirm with OK to exit the information display and the fault code will be shown again in the display The appliance can be switched off directly from the fault code display Touch There is an appliance fault this display always has priority over any settings which ...

Page 78: ...lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes if the door is left open If this is not the case then there is a fault Risk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service Risk of injury from LED lighting The light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers ...

Page 79: ...th and then dry with a lint free cloth The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty Risk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Miele Service Risk of injury from LED lighting The light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers must not be removed or damaged or be removed...

Page 80: ...g on all the shelves Wipe the stainless steel trim with LED lighting with a damp cloth and dry it or leave it outside the appliance to dry Clean the metal discs contacts in the shelf supports in the same way Make sure that the contacts are clean and dry before replacing the shelves with LED lighting Push the shelf in until it clicks into position Close the appliance door The interior lighting will...

Page 81: ...c scraper to prise it apart carefully The external walls of the appliance feel warm This is not a fault The heat created by the evaporator is used to prevent condensation There is no audible alarm even though the door has been open for a long time Not a fault The alarm has been switched off in Settings mode see Selecting further settings Setting the volume Switching alarms and audible tones on off...

Page 82: ... heard when materials expand inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises Cause and remedy Rattling vibrating The refrigeration appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the refrigeration appliance or placing something underneath it The refrig...

Page 83: ...er of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate The data plate can be found inside the appliance Displaying appliance information This can be found in Settings mode under Information see Selecting further settings Accessing information or on the data plate inside the refrigeration appliance Displaying licence agreements Licences used can be displayed via ...

Page 84: ...connected from the electrical supply in case of an emergency If the socket is no longer accessible after installation an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles Suitable means of disconnection include switches with an all pole contact gap of at least 3 mm These include circuit breakers fuses and contactors EN 60335 The mains plug and mains connection cable must not come in...

Page 85: ...must not be used with so called energy saving devices either These reduce the amount of energy supplied to the appliance causing it to overheat Connecting the appliance Insert the plug connector into the socket at the back of the refrigeration appliance Make sure that the plug connector has clicked into position correctly Insert the mains plug into the mains socket and switch on The appliance is n...

Page 86: ...ce Keep open flames e g a candle away from the refrigeration appliance Side by side installation Risk of damage due to corrosion on external appliance panels In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on external appliance panels which can cause corrosion Do not place different refrigeration appliance models directly next to one another Your refrigeration appliance must not be in...

Page 87: ...the appliance The plug and cable must not touch the rear of the appliance as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance Do not plug in other appliances behind this appliance Risk of damage due to condensation on external appliance panels In environments with high humidity condensation can build up on external appliance panels which can cause corrosion For prevention it is advisable to ...

Page 88: ...ppliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently the compressor will run more frequently and for longer periods This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor This may in turn cause damage to the ...

Page 89: ...ance and the wall Fit the wall spacers onto the back of the refrigeration appliance on the bottom left and right Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened up to 115 If the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened for example the opening angle can be limited to approx 90 The door opening angle limiter should be fitted b...

Page 90: ...late from snapping shut Do not remove the red safety device until instructed to do so Push the pin out of the door hinge and remove it Move the hinged arm of the soft close mechanism away from the door hinge Undo and remove the screw on the soft close mechanism and insert a screwdriver behind the soft close mechanism Remove soft close mechanism Fitting the door opening angle limiter Press a door o...

Page 91: ...w Push the hinged arm into the opening on the door hinge Insert the pin into the door hinge from above Turn this with a screwdriver by approx turn until both lugs on the pin click into position correctly in the grooves Pull out the red safety device Tip Keep the red safety device in case you want to change the door hinging again at a later date Fit the cover on the door hinge Fit the panel so that...

Page 92: ...ply as described in Electrical connection Move the appliance carefully to its intended installation location Position the appliance with the wall spacers if used or the back close to the wall Risk of damage to the appliance door The appliance doors could hit the wall of the room resulting in damage to the doors Protect the glass doors by fitting a felt stopper for example to the wall of the room A...

Page 93: ...entilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way Top box Refrigeration appliance Housing unit Wall The appliance depth is increased by approx 15 mm for refrigeration appliances with wall spacers fitted The refrigeration appliance can be built into any run of kitchen units and installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance front must protrude in front of furnitur...

Page 94: ...ll work A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be provided at the back of the refrigeration appliance behind the whole width of the top box for air to circulate The ventilation gap under the ceiling must be at least 300 cm 2 to ensure that warm air can escape without obstruction ...

Page 95: ...stallation 95 Appliance dimensions Dimensions without wall spacers Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted A mm B mm KFN 29683 D obsw 1180 790 KFN 29683 D brws 1180 790 ...

Page 96: ...or will not close properly and cooling performance will be reduced Condensate will build up in the interior and this can cause a build up of ice Do not damage the door seal and ensure it does not slip out of its groove Preparing to change the door hinging To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Place a suitable cover on the floor in front of the appliance to protect the applia...

Page 97: ...oft close mechanism Click the red safety device supplied with the refrigeration appliance into place in the opening The safety device prevents the soft close mechanism and the hinge plate from snapping shut Do not remove the red safety device until instructed to do so Push the pin out of the door hinge and remove it Move the hinged arm of the soft close mechanism away from the door hinge ...

Page 98: ... door hinge Carefully release cable from the guide above the door hinge Carefully pull cable strands out Push tab upwards then carefully pull plug out Carefully release the grey cable from the guide in the appliance door Press tab upwards Carefully pull plug out Press tabs together and pull the cable holder out together with the cable connected to it ...

Page 99: ...as the hinge pin is located in the upper door rather than in the middle hinge plate the lower door is not secured and could fall off Ensure that the hinge pin remains located in the middle hinge plate and in the lower door Lift the upper door off and place it carefully to one side Removing the lower soft close mechanism Open the lower door Remove panel Click the red safety device supplied with the...

Page 100: ...ate and remove cover Removing the lower door Danger of injury when removing the lower door As soon as the hinge pin is removed from the lower door in the following instructions the door is no longer secured Hold the lower door firmly Remove hinge pin from the bearing bush in lower door Tip Please note that the grey plastic cover on the middle hinge plate can fall off when the door is being removed...

Page 101: ...ose mechanism Remove cover and refit on the opposite side Turn holder through 180 and screw it into position in the two opposite slots in the hinge plate Secure hinge plate on the opposite side starting with screw in the middle at the bottom Then screw in the other two screws Reinsert hinge pin complete with washer and adjustable foot The lug on the hinge pin must point to the back again ...

Page 102: ...cts the appliance housing from damage Turn grey plastic cover through 180 and refit it in the hinge plate Tip Plastic cover fits over the protruding bearing bush so that this is covered from underneath and from the side Turn cover through 180 and refit it on the opposite side Changing the upper door hinge over Undo and remove screws from the door hinge then take it off together with the cable Pull...

Page 103: ...arking must line up with the edge of the cable holder Refit cable mirror inverted Swing cable holder back in Refit bearing bush from the other side until it clicks into position Pull cover off Turn cover through 180 and refit it on the opposite side Push on the cover from the side and click it into position ...

Page 104: ...ip Spread a suitable cover over a stable surface to protect the appliance door from damage Place the door on it with the outside facing down Carry out the following steps on both doors Change the door opening aid over Remove cover from the opening for the recessed handle Remove the covers on the right and left of the recessed handle ...

Page 105: ...firmly upwards to remove them Remove the door opening aid Refit door opening aid on the opposite side Push door opening slider through the slots until it clicks into position The flush side of the door opening slider must face the door seal The plastic lug on the slider must not abut the door seal but must point towards the outer edge of the door ...

Page 106: ...not move freely the screws should be loosened slightly Fit covers and Change the soft close mechanism over If you want to limit the door opening angle to approx 90 you need to fit the door opening angle limiter supplied before refitting the soft close mechanism see Door opening angle limiter Undo and remove screw on soft close mechanism and insert a screwdriver behind the soft close mechanism Remo...

Page 107: ...m with screw Changing over the bearing bush stopper Pull the stopper out of door bearing bush and replace it on the opposite side Fit the bearing bush supplied into the upper appliance door Fit the bearing bush supplied with the appliance in the opening on the lower edge of the appliance door Remove the bearing bush from the opposite side Tip Keep the bearing bush in case you want to change over t...

Page 108: ... cover along hinged arm on the soft close mechanism Open the door 90 Push hinged arm into the opening on holder Insert pin into the hinge plate from above Turn this with a screwdriver approx turn until both lugs on the pin click into position correctly in the grooves Push cover further along hinged arm on the soft close mechanism until it locks into position on the holder for the soft close mechan...

Page 109: ...e upper door Place upper door onto middle hinge pin and guide the upper opening on the hinge side of the door onto the door hinge with the bearing bush Use your fingers to insert pin into the door bearing bush Screw in pin by approx turn until it clicks into position Fit safety cover on to the pin The appliance door is not secure until safety cover has been correctly fitted ...

Page 110: ...the holder downwards until the tab engages Connecting the cable to the upper door hinge Guide cable above the door hinge and insert plug Lay cable strands carefully into the guide Lay grey cable carefully into the guide above the hinge plate Fit grey cable into the guide Insert plug Tip If necessary lay any remaining cable in the guide in a loop ...

Page 111: ...oor hinge from above Turn this with a screwdriver by approx turn until both lugs on the pin click into position correctly in the grooves Pull out red safety aid Tip Keep the red safety aid in case you want to change over the door hinging again at a later date Fit the upper covers Fit cover on the door hinge Fit panel so that it clicks into position 1 Push on outer cover Close the appliance door ...

Page 112: ...gn the lower door use the long outer slots in the lower hinge plate Remove centre screw from the hinge plate Slightly loosen both outer screws Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right Then tighten screws again Screw does not need to be refitted Align the upper door using the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate Slightly loosen both screws Align the door by sliding the h...

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