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Operating 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. 12 120 450...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................Caring for the environment ..................15 Installation........................16 Installation site ....................... 16 Climate range ......................16 Ventilation requirements ....................17 Installing several refrigeration appliances..............17 Changing the door hinging .................... 17 Fitting supplied wall spacers ..................18 Setting up the refrigeration appliance .................
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Information on Sabbath mode ................46 Changing the time before the door alarm is triggered ........46 Variable temperature zone (Freeze&Cool) / ............ 46 Miele@home......................48 Changing the volume of the alarms and buzzers / ........49 Adjusting the display brightness ............... 49 Switching off Demo mode ...
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Contents Freezing and storing food.................... 61 Freezing fresh food......................61 Maximum freezing capacity ..................61 Storing frozen food......................61 Home freezing......................... 62 Storage time for frozen food ..................63 Cooling drinks quickly ....................64 Using accessories ......................64 Making ice cubes ...................... 64 Defrosting ........................
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect use or operation of the appliance. ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refrigeration 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.
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- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more refrigerant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/air mixture building up.
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Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele spare parts are used. For safety reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by a qualified specialist or the Miele Customer Service Department. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a ...
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This lamp must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. The lamp is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department.
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the components. If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or ...
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scratching. Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance Children playing could become trapped in the appliance and could ...
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Warning and Safety instructions The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it penetrates the airways.
Caring for the environment your local community, with your dealer Disposing of the packaging or with Miele, free of charge. By law, you material are solely responsible for deleting any The packaging material is used for personal data from the old appliance handling and protects the appliance prior to disposal.
*INSTALLATION* Installation This appliance should be installed in a Installation site dry, well-ventilated room. Risk of damage due to high When deciding on the installation site, humidity. please bear in mind that your In environments with high humidity, refrigeration appliance will use more condensation can build up on energy if installed near to a heater, a external refrigeration appliance...
*INSTALLATION* Installation it is not designed. The climate range is Air at the back of the refrigeration stated on the data plate in the interior appliance gets warm. Sufficient space cabinet of the refrigeration appliance. for proper ventilation must therefore be ensured (see “Installation dimensions”).
*INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting supplied wall spacers Setting up the refrigeration appliance The wall spacers supplied must be used in order to achieve declared Risk of injury and damage due to energy consumption values and to the refrigeration appliance tipping prevent the build-up of condensation over.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Connect the refrigeration appliance to 1. Adjust the front adjustable feet. the electricity supply as described in 2. Unscrew the additional adjustable “Electrical connection”. foot out until it is touching the floor. Then unscrew the adjustable foot by ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Integrating the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units The refrigeration appliance can be surrounded by kitchen units. K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X edst/cs, ws, bst, el Top box Refrigeration appliance, door depth = 75 mm Kitchen unit Wall A = 25 mm (with recessed grip)/60 mm Refrigeration appliance with glass front (with handle) K(S)/FN(S)/KFN 4xxx X obsw/matt, bb,...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Install the refrigeration appliance next Risk of fire and damage due to to the kitchen unit. insufficient ventilation. - The appliance front must protrude in If the refrigeration appliance is not front of furniture fronts by at least the ventilated sufficiently, the door depth.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions Installation dimensions/View from above KFN 4898 ... bs All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. 675* 2015 90° 115° 1061 * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Fitting the wall spacers supplied increases the appliance depth by 15 mm.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions/View from above KFN 4898 ... brws, KFN 4898 ... grgr All dimensions are given in mm. The refrigeration appliance will function correctly if the specified ventilation cross- sections are kept clear. * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted.
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KFN 4898 ... bs, KFN 4898 ... brws, KFN 4898 ... grgr All dimensions are given in mm. a View from the front b Mains connection cable, length = 2000 mm A longer mains connection cable is available to order from the Miele Customer Service Department.
Risk of fire from overheating. this Miele product must also be Connecting the refrigeration maintained in isolated operation or in appliance to a multi-socket plug operation that is not synchronised with...
Saving energy How to save energy: Installation site The refrigeration appliance has to cool more often at higher ambient temperatures and consumes more energy in the process. Therefore, you should: - Install the refrigeration appliance in a well-ventilated room. - Do not install the refrigeration appliance near to a heat source (heater element, cooker).
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Saving energy - Use the wall spacers. The wall spacers on the back of your refrigeration appliance are designed to ensure that the declared energy consumption is achieved.
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Guide to the appliance a Display b Shelf with egg tray in the appliance door c Fan with lighting d Door shelf with fine adjustment e Dry rear panel to prevent condensate f Split shelf (FlexiBoard) g Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight 2.0) h Flexible bottle rack i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j Space for a baking tray (XL interior)
Settings mode d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when the Miele@home function has been set up) e Demo mode display (only visible when the Demo mode function has been switched on) Using the appliance ...
Guide to the appliance Settings mode In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their settings to some extent: Symbol Function Factory default Switch the Party mode function on or off (see “Selecting further settings”) Switch the Holiday mode function on or off ...
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Guide to the appliance Set up the Miele@home function for the first time, activate and deactivate WiFi or reset the network configuration (see “Selecting further settings”) / Switch the keypad tone on or off / ...
Guide to the appliance Press the grey buttons at the same Adjusting the interior fittings time and slide the door shelf up and Using the door shelf fine adjustment off the guide rails. Use the fine adjustment if you need greater height clearance on the door shelf/bottle shelf.
Guide to the appliance Moving the split shelf To accommodate tall items such as bottles or large containers, the front section of the split shelf slides underneath the rear section. The bottle holder can be moved to the left or right to create more room for drink cartons.
Guide to the appliance Moving the bottle rack Place the baking tray on the dividing plate. Tip: Let the baking tray cool down to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator section. Using the bottle rack in the dividing plate In the dividing plate, either the bottle rack or the glass shelf can be used.
Then pull the protective strip off the shelf. Optional accessories Refit it on the shelf you wish to use it A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Optional accessories can be ordered from the Miele webshop.
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Guide to the appliance MicroCloth Kit The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal cloth, a glass cloth and a polishing cloth. These cloths are extremely resistant to tearing and very robust. Thanks to very fine microfibres these cloths achieve an excellent cleaning performance. MicroCloth HyClean The MicroCloth HyClean is a multi- purpose antibacterial cloth and is...
“Electrical connection”. alarm stops. will then appear on the appliance Miele If the alarm annoys you, tap display, followed by . The alarm will stop. Filling and inserting the water...
Switching on and off The selected temperature zone Switching off the refrigeration switches back on. appliance You can only switch the entire To note when switching off for longer refrigeration appliance in Settings periods of time mode . If, during a long absence, the ...
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct ... in the refrigerator section and in the temperature to ensure the shelf life of PerfectFresh Active zone food. Reducing the temperature reduces We recommend a temperature of 4 °C the growth rate of microorganisms. in the refrigerator section.
The correct temperature However, if you would like it to be Temperature display warmer or colder, e.g. when storing fish, In normal operation, the temperature you can adjust the temperature slightly display shows the current average in increments. refrigerator section temperature and ...
Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching SuperCool on and off SuperCool Touch the temperature display for the When switched on, the SuperCool fridge zone. function can be used to rapidly Touch to switch the SuperCool reduce the temperature in the fridge function on and off again.
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Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching SuperFreeze on and off SuperFreeze Touch the temperature display for the When switched on, the SuperFreeze freezer section. function can be used to rapidly Tap to switch the SuperFreeze reduce the temperature in the freezer function on and off again.
Selecting further settings The refrigerator section is regulated at a Explanation of the different temperature of 15 °C, which settings automatically sets the temperature in Only the settings that require further the PerfectFresh Active zone to explanation are described below. between 9 and 12 °C. This allows the refrigerator section to remain in The door alarm and other warnings are operation whilst also saving energy.
Selecting further settings Tap . When Sabbath mode is switched on, you cannot make any settings on your When the lock function is switched on, refrigeration appliance. will light up orange. Close the appliance door. Only then Ensure that the appliance doors are will the lock function ...
Selecting further settings When Sabbath mode is switched off, Swipe left or right until is shown the symbol will light up white. in the middle. Tap Switching Sabbath mode on Swipe left or right until the time you ...
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Selecting further settings Switching from the freezer zone to the For information on which food can be additional fridge zone perfectly stored at which temperature range, see “Storing food in the The temperature can be adjusted from additional fridge zone”. -2 to 14 °C.
- A WiFi network Miele App - The Miele app The Miele App is available to download - A Miele user account You can create a free of charge from the Apple App user account via the Miele app. ®...
Tap OK. Tap . All entered settings and values for Swipe left or right until is shown in Miele@home are reset to the default the middle. settings. Tap . The WiFi connection has been ...
Keep this appliance data to hand: - For integrating the refrigeration appliance into your WiFi network (see “Selecting further settings – Miele@home”) (depending on the model). - When reporting an appliance fault to the Miele Customer Service Department (see “Service”).
Temperature and door alarm The audible and visual signals may be Health risk caused by activated in the following situations: decomposing food. If the temperature in the freezer - You switch on the refrigeration remains above -18 °C for a long time, appliance and the temperature in a the frozen food can start to defrost.
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Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The refrigeration appliance is fitted with a door alarm to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open. If an appliance door is left open for a longer period of time, will light up ...
Storing food in the fridge zone Cold, heavy air sinks to the lowest Risk of explosion due to section of the refrigeration section. flammable mixes of gases. Make use of the different zones when Electrical components can cause placing food in the appliance. flammable mixes of gases to ignite.
Storing food in the fridge zone - Raw milk cheese and other raw milk Time out of the refrigerator, e.g. products transporting food in a warm car, should be kept to a minimum. - Hummus, vegetable spreads, plant- based cream cheese substitutes Storing food correctly - Pre-packed vegetables Ensure that food stored in the fridge...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone PerfectFresh Active zone Humidity-controlled compartment The PerfectFresh Active zone satisfies the requirements of a chill | | compartment to DIN EN 62552:2020. The upper humidity-controlled compartment has a temperature of The PerfectFresh Active zone provides 0 to 3 °C, and the humidity level is ideal storage conditions for fruit, increased depending on the position of...
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Selecting increased humidity Selecting low humidity When the setting is used, the When the setting is used, the humidifier should be switched on. humidifier should be switched off. Tap . The energy consumption does increase slightly when the humidifier ...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Humidifier Risk to health due to contaminated water. When the humidifier is switched on, Using contaminated water can lead water vapour is supplied to the fruit to poisoning. and vegetables stored in the humidity- controlled compartment each time the Use only fresh drinking water to fill appliance door is opened and...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Filling the water container for the Dry compartment humidifier | The dry compartment has a temperature of 0 to 3 °C and the humidity is not increased . The dry compartment is ideal for storing food which goes off quickly, such as: - Fresh fish and shellfish - Meat, poultry and sausage - Deli salads...
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh Active zone Observe the following tips if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): Only place fresh food in the appliance. The initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.
Storing food in the additional fridge zone Temperature range between 3 and Alternatively, the variable temperature 9 °C zone enables you to use the freezer zone as a fridge zone . This temperature range corresponds to You can also store large amounts of the temperatures in the fridge zone.
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Freezing fresh food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Health risk caused by freezer freezes through to the core as decomposing food. quickly as possible, the maximum If the temperature in the freezer freezing capacity must not be exceeded.
Freezing and storing food Packaging food for freezing Home freezing Freeze food in portions. Before placing food in the freezer Tip: Use suitable packaging to avoid When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh freezer burn (such as freezer food, switch on the SuperFreeze containers).
Freezing and storing food Place the food flat in the bottom of Storage time for frozen food the upper freezer drawers so that it freezes through to the core as quickly Food group Storage time as possible. (Months) Ice cream 2 to 6 – VarioRoom: freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate)
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly in the refrigerator section, switch on the SuperCool function . If you want to cool a large amount of drinks, or if you want to cool drinks in the freezer section, select Party mode in Settings mode .
Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer zone PerfectFresh Active zone The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The refrigeration The refrigerator section and the appliance defrosts automatically. PerfectFresh Active zone defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is The condensate drains through a automatically defrosted and dissipated channel and drain hole into an...
Cleaning and care - Glass-cleaning agents (except to The data plate located inside the clean the glass front: for this a glass- interior cabinet of the refrigeration cleaning agent containing a little appliance must not be removed. It alcohol, but no citric or similar contains information which is required additives, may be used) in the event of a fault.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the freezer section/the entire Cleaning accessories by hand refrigeration appliance: or in the dishwasher Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The following components must be appears in the display and the cooling cleaned by hand only: system is switched off.
Cleaning and care - Adapters for the split shelf - The glass shelves (without protective trims) - The holder for the charcoal filter (available as an optional accessory) Removing and dismantling accessories for cleaning Removing the door shelf with fine adjustment ...
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Cleaning and care Risk of damage as a result of incorrect handling. When you remove the stainless steel trim with LED lighting, the metal contacts can be damaged. These contacts in the front left corner supply power to the LED lighting.
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Cleaning and care Removing and dismantling the water container for the humidifier Risk to health due to contaminated water. Bacteria can develop in water which has been sitting in the water container for too long. This poses a risk to your health. Clean the water container for the humidifier and fill it with fresh drinking water if the refrigeration...
Cleaning and care Removing the compartment cover Separate the water container into its 2 pieces and clean them by hand or in Lift the cover at the front and pull it the dishwasher. out. Reinsert the water container. ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the front of the Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters appliance and the side panels can be obtained from the Miele Customer Service Department, from If soiling is left on for any length of your dealer or from Miele’s website.
The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner (you could use a Miele vacuum cleaner dusting brush, for example). After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigeration appliance.
You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ service. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Close the appliance doors. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will affect cooling and increase energy consumption. ...
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Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re- Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
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Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The food is affected by There is too much condensate in the humidity- the setting in the hu- controlled compartment. midity-controlled com- Wipe off any condensate with a cloth. partment. ...
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Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy Demo mode has been activated. lights up on the Tap . start display, the refrigeration ap- Tap . pliance does not Swipe left or right until is shown in the middle. get cold even ...
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Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The symbol lights up The charcoal filter change indicator on the start on the start display and display reminds you that the charcoal filter needs to a buzzer also sounds. be changed. Replace the charcoal filter in the holder (see “Cleaning and care –...
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Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy lights up red in the The temperature alarm has been activated; the freezer section temper- temperature in the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set. ature display and an Possible reasons for this include: alarm also sounds.
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Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy lights up red in the Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the display and an alarm temperature in the freezer section over the last few days or hours has risen too high because of a power also sounds.
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Tap on the display to switch the alarm off. the display and a fault code F with Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. numbers may ap- To report the fault, you need the fault code and also pear. An alarm the model identifier and serial number of your will also sound.
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When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical components. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by the Miele Customer Service Department. Risk of injury from LED lighting.
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Push the shelf in until it clicks into position. The LED lighting on the stainless steel trim is faulty. Replace the stainless steel trim with LED lighting. A replacement is available from the Miele Customer Service Department. The LED lighting is not...
Noises The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation. If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy but operate for longer. The volume will be lower. Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high. The volume will be higher.
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Noises Noises Cause and remedy Vibrating, rattling, The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Use a level to clinking check and adjust the alignment of the refrigeration appliance by raising or lowering the adjustable feet underneath the refrigeration appliance. The refrigeration appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture.
Service EPREL database Information to help you rectify faults yourself and about Miele spare parts Since 1 March 2021, information on can be found at www.miele.com/ energy labelling and ecodesign service. requirements has been available in the European Product Database (EPREL).
EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this fridge- freezer complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to https:// miele.co.uk/manuals and enter the...
2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz Maximum transmitting power of the < 100 mW WiFi module This Statement of Compliance confirms this Miele product fully complies with the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023. 1) Household Appliance –...
This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected. Furthermore, the communication module integrated in the appliance contains software components which are distributed under open source licence conditions.
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