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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 M.-Nr. 10 360 590...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 12 How to save energy..................... 13 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Accessories ...................... 17 Accessories supplied .................... 17 Optional accessories..................... 17 Using for the first time .................. 19 Before using for the first time ................
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Contents Explanation of the different Settings ..............35 Switching Party mode on or off .............. 35 Switch Holiday mode on/off................ 36 Using the minute minder (QuickCool timer) .......... 37 Activating or deactivating the safety lock .......... 38 Switching the appliance off ................. 38 Switching Sabbath mode ...
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Contents Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............55 Cleaning appliance doors and side panels ............56 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................56 Cleaning the compressor and metal grille at the back of the appliance ....57 Cleaning the door seals..................57 After cleaning ......................
Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in- correct use of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department. The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
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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 connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in- side the appliance.
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Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab- ility.
Warning and Safety instructions Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health. Transporting the appliance ...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mater- Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic equipment of- ten contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be po- transportation.
How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c Door shelf d Fan e Adjustable shelf f Bottle rack g Condensate channel and drain hole h Fruit and vegetable drawers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j Recessed handle k Frost Free module l Freezer drawers...
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Guide to the appliance Symbols in the display Operation Symbol Function Standby For switching on the whole appliance; For switching on the refrigerator section separately Settings mode For selecting settings (see "Selecting further settings") / Minus / Plus For altering a setting (e.g.
Accessories Accessories supplied Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Bottle holder care products are available for your ap- pliance. These products and other useful ac- cessories can be ordered via the inter- net, from Miele (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
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Accessories KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil- ters with holder Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for im- proved air quality. The charcoal filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary. KKF-RF Active AirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to fit the Active...
Using for the first time Before using for the first time Connecting the appliance Connect the appliance to the mains Packaging material electricity supply. Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Protective foil The side panels, and appliance doors where applicable, have a protective foil.
Standby Touch briefly. The welcome message will appear in the dis- Miele - Willkommen play for approx. 3 seconds. If this does not happen and ap- pears in the display, the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting further...
Switching on and off The display is divided into several fields for this purpose: °C The temperature display for the refri- gerator section is in the upper field. °C Touch the temperature display to ac- cess the refrigerator section display. Start screen Here you can set or change the temper- The display changes to the start screen.
Switching on and off Switching off the refrigerator section Switching off separately You can switch the appliance off in Set- The refrigerator section can be tings mode (see "Selecting further set- switched off without having to switch tings"). off the freezer section. Tip: We recommend using the Holiday °C mode function if you are away on holi-...
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Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section on separately (if previously switched off) °C °C Start screen - refrigerator section switched The temperature display for the refriger- Start screen - refrigerator section switched ator section goes out and ...
Switching on and off Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If, during a long absence, the ap- pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the appliance.
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the ap- We recommend a temperature of 4 °C pliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set inde- °C pendently of one another. Touch the temperature display for the °C section you want to change. The previously set temperature will ap- Start screen pear.
The correct temperature Touch immediately after setting the temperature to confirm your entry. Or wait approx. 8 seconds after the sensors were last touched. The tem- perature will then be adopted auto- matically. Tip: The newly set temperature can also be confirmed and adopted by closing the appliance door.
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool The following functions are available Tip: To save energy, the Super freeze depending on section: function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C is – Refrigerator section reached inside the freezer section. Super cool ...
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool DynaCool function Switching a function on or off Touch the temperature display for the When the DynaCool function is not switched on, the natural circulation of section you want. air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as ...
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool Functions that are switched on are not displayed in the start screen. Any function which was previously switched on will be switched off fol- lowing an interruption to the power supply. Displaying a selected function ...
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has a warning system – when freezing large amounts of food which ensures that the temperature in at once, the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to – in the event of a power cut, avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open.
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The appliance has a warning system to avoid increased energy consumption if a door is left open, and to protect frozen food from warm air. If a door is left open for a longer period of time ...
Demo mode (only visible when switched on) Reset default settings Access information about your Display (important when re- appliance porting a fault to Miele Service) Replace charcoal filter re- On (symbol orange) / Off minder...
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Selecting further settings Selecting further settings In Settings mode certain settings can be adjusted and functions selected, allowing you to adjust the appliance to suit your requirements. See the following pages for more in- Settings mode formation on these settings.
Selecting further settings Entering values Explanation of the different Settings All values entered must be confirmed with . If the value is not confirmed Switching Party mode on or off the display will revert to the start screen after approx. 15 seconds and the This function is particularly useful if you entered or altered values will not be ad- need to cool or freeze large quantities...
Selecting further settings Switch Holiday mode on/off If Holiday mode cannot be switched on, the refrigerator section has been This function is useful when going on switched off separately. holiday if you do not wish to switch the refrigerator section off completely and If Party mode, Super cool or DynaCool do not need a high degree of cooling.
Selecting further settings Using the minute minder (Quick- – When the minute minder duration Cool timer) has elapsed The minute minder can be used to mon- An audible tone can be heard and will flash. itor separate processes, e.g. chilling dough.
Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the – Deactivating the safety lock safety lock Touch the display. The safety lock can be activated to pre- appears. vent: Touch for approx. 6 seconds. – the appliance being switched off by mistake, The start screen will appear.
Selecting further settings Switching Sabbath mode on/off – Switching on Sabbath mode Touch . The appliance offers a Sabbath pro- gramme for the purposes of religious lights up orange. observance. Then lights up white in the display. The following are switched off: –...
Selecting further settings Setting the duration before the door Switching the sensor tone on / alarm sounds off The appliance has a door alarm. If a Every time a selectable field is touched door is open for a longer period of time a sensor tone sounds.
You can choose between degrees Tip: This data is important when report- Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F ing an appliance fault to Miele Service. for the temperature display. Confirm with to leave the informa- tion screen. Switching off Demo mode ...
Selecting further settings Replace charcoal filter reminder This appliance is not supplied with charcoal filters with a KKF-FF (Active AirClean) holder. These are available as optional accessories (see "Ac- cessories - Optional accessories"). If the Replace charcoal filter reminder is activated, you will be reminded to re- place the filters after approx. 6 months (see "Cleaning and Care - Replacing the...
Storing food in the refrigerator section This appliance has Dynamic cooling, Danger of explosion. which helps to keep an even temper- Do not store explosive materials in ature when the fan is running, making the appliance or any products con- the difference between the various taining propellants (e.g.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator sec- Food should generally be stored tion covered or packaged in the refriger- ator section. This will prevent food Not all food is suitable for refrigeration smells from affecting other food, food at temperatures below 5°C as some from drying out, and also any cross-...
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the door shelf / Adjusting or removing the bottle shelf bottle holder Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door/bottle shelf at the required position. Ensure that it is se- curely pushed back into position.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the bottle rack Moving the charcoal filters The bottle rack is available as an op- Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active tional accessory (see "Accessories - AirClean) holder are available as op- optional accessories"). tional accessories (see "Accessories - optional accessories").
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
Freezing and storing food fore freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices al- Only freeze fresh food which is in a ters when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
Freezing and storing food Make a note of the contents and the - Freezing the maximum amount (see date of freezing on the packaging. data plate) Ensure ventilation slots at the back Before placing food in the freezer of the freezer section are always free section from obstruction.
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Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting The storage life of food is very variable, Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- even at a constant temperature of ent ways: -18 °C. Decomposition processes also – in a microwave oven, take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed.
Freezing and storing food Using accessories Never re-freeze partially or fully de- frosted food. Consume defrosted Ice cubes 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.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The appliance is equipped with a "Frost matically. free" system. The freezer defrosts auto- matically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the appli- whilst the compressor is running.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be Steam from a steam cleaning ap- food safe. pliance could reach the electrical components and cause a short cir- To avoid damaging all the surfaces of cuit.
Cleaning and care Dismantling an adjustable shelf Preparing the appliance for cleaning Before cleaning the shelf remove the plastic trim and protective strip at the Switch the appliance off. back of the shelf as follows: appears in the display and cooling is ...
Cleaning and care The following parts cannot be cleaned Cleaning the interior and ac- in a dishwasher: cessories – the plastic trim Clean the appliance at least once a month. – all drawers and the compartment lid (depending on model) Remove soiling immediately to prevent –...
A build-up of dust will increase the en- ergy consumption of the appliance. The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting brush for Miele vacuum cleaners)
Cleaning and care Cleaning the compressor and Cleaning the door seals metal grille at the back of the If a door seal is damaged or if it appliance has come out of the groove, the door will not close properly and cooling ...
Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from your Miele Place the freezer drawers with the dealer, Miele or via the internet at frozen food back in the freezer sec- www.miele-shop.com. tion and close the door.
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Cleaning and care Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the raised edge pointing downwards in the holder. Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of the shelf, so that it clicks into position. ...
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au- thorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not The appliance has not been switched on.
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See "Installation - Location". Increase the temperature of the room. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged and needs to be Change the door seal. These are available from replaced. Miele.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove. built up inside the appli- Check that the door seal is correctly seated in the ance. groove. The door seal is damaged. ...
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Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy lights up in the dis- Demo mode is activated. play, the appliance does Switch off Demo mode (see "Selecting further set- not get cold, although tings - Switching off Demo mode"). the controls and the in- terior lighting are work- ing.
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Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy lights up red in the The temperature alarm has been activated (see freezer section temper- "Temperature and door alarm"). The temperature in ature display and an the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower alarm also sounds.
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Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy Indication of an interruption to the power supply: lights up red in the the temperature in the appliance over the last few display and an alarm days or hours has risen too high because of a power also sounds.
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There is a fault. display, a fault code F To switch the alarm off touch in the display. with numbers appears Contact Miele. and an alarm also To report the fault you need the fault code and also sounds.
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There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician. Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light in- tensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening section will not open and closing the door is preventing the door from because it has been opening.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
See end of this booklet for contact de- tails. For information on the appliance guar- antee specific to your country please When contacting your Dealer or Miele, contact Miele. please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance.
Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according to relevant standards and directives. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed: – Loading instructions, – Information contained in the Operat- ing and installation instructions.
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for con- mains electricity supply by an extension nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance The fuse rating must be at least 10 A (e.g.
Installation Do not place any appliance In environments with high hu- which gives off heat, such as a midity condensation can build up on toaster, mini-oven or double burner the external appliance panels. hob, on top of this appliance There is This can lead to corrosion of the the danger of these catching fire.
Installation Climate range Fitting wall spacers supplied The appliance is designed for use within The wall spacers supplied must be a certain climate range (ambient tem- used in order to achieve declared en- peratures) and should not be used out- ergy consumption values and to pre- side this range.
Installation Installation Aligning the appliance Two people are required for in- stalling the appliance. The appliance must be empty when it is installed. Move the appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching To align the appliance, adjust the to prevent damage.
Installation The appliance can be built into a kit- Building the appliance into a chen run and installed directly next to a kitchen run kitchen furniture housing unit. The ap- pliance door must protrude in front of If the ventilation gaps given are furniture fronts by at least 65 mm.
Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] KFN 28032 D ws 1006 1817 1806 KFN 29032 D ws 1200 2011 2000 KFN 29032 D edo...
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand Removing the top covers hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, Close the upper door. the hinges must be changed. Two people are needed for chan- ging the door hinging. ...
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Changing the door hinging Removing the upper door Removing the lower door Danger of injury when removing Danger of injury when removing the upper door. the lower door. The upper door is not secure as As soon as the hinge pins are re- soon as the upper hinge plate is re- moved from the lower door in the fol- moved.
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Changing the door hinging Lift lower door off and place it Insert stopper into the other hole. carefully to one side. Changing the lower hinge plate over Remove cover and refit on the op- posite side. Pull hinge pin complete with washer and adjusting foot upwards to remove.
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Changing the door hinging Changing the middle hinge Preparing the doors plate over Tip: 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.
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Changing the door hinging Changing over the spring clip Refitting the lower door Replace spring clip (keeper) on the opposite side: Press the lug downwards and push spring clip to the side out of the guide. Place door onto hinge pin from above.
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Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Inserting the upper hinge plate Fit hinge plate on the opposite Place upper door onto middle side and secure it with screws . If hinge pin . necessary drill pilot holes for the screws or use a battery operated ...
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned Align the upper door using the long with the appliance housing after they outer slots in the middle hinge plate: have been fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to To align the lower door use the long...