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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer KFN 8992 SD ed KFN 8993 SDE ed en - CA To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the appliance, it is essential that you read these operating instructions before installing the appliance or using it for the first time.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the refrigerator efficiently ........ - Page 3 Freezing and storing food ......... . 23 Maximum freezing capacity.
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Page 4: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance a ON/OFF button for the refrigerator section b Temperature display for the refigerator section c Temperature selector buttons for the refigerator section (+ for warmer; - for colder) d Super Cool button and indicator light e Safety lock indicator light... - Page 5 a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Dynamic cooling fan d Egg tray e Shelves f Door shelves g Condensate channel and drain hole h Bottle shelf i Produce bins j Bottle stand* k Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker* l Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
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Page 6: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposing of the packing materials The packing materials help protect the appliance during transport. They have been selected from environmentally responsible materials and are intended to be recycled. By recycling, you help conserve raw materials and reduce waste. The packing materials can be returned to your dealer. -
Page 7: Safety Information And Warnings
If damage does occur: - unplug the appliance from the socket, - air the room where the appliance is, for several minutes, - contact the Miele Service Department for advice. Before plugging in the appliance, you must make sure that the electrical... - Page 8 To protect the refrigerator from possible damage, take care that it always remains in an upright position. Any time it is moved or installed, always let it stand for 30 to 60 minutes before plugging it in.
- Page 9 This could cause sparking. Danger of explosion! High proof alcohol should be stored upright, in tightly closed bottles in the refrigerator section. Danger of explosion! Do not store cans or bottles in the freezer that contain carbonated beverages or liquids that could freeze.
- Page 10 Safety information and warnings Disposing of your old appliance Before disposing of your old fridge/freezer, first make sure that the door latch or lock is unusable. This will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in, which could place them at risk of death. Obsolete appliances should have the cable cut off and the plug made unusable.
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Page 11: How To Save Energy
(approx. 20 °C (68 F)). At a medium setting of 2 to 3. Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46 to 54 F) Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39 to 41 F) Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F) Open the door only when necessary, and for as short a time as possible. -
Page 12: Switching The Appliance On And Off
Refigerator section ^ Press the ON/OFF button for the refrigerator section. You will see the temperature display for the refrigerator section come on. The refrigerator will now start cooling, and the interior light will come on when you open the door. -
Page 13: Safety Lock
Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance from being switched off inadvertently. Activating and deactivating the safety lock ^ Hold down the superfreeze button for approx. 5 seconds. The indicator light for the superfreeze button flashes and the temperature display shows ^ Now press the superfreeze button again. -
Page 14: The Right Temperature
(room temperature), and should not be used outside this range..in the refigerator We recommend a temperature of 4 °C (39 F) in the refrigerator section. Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) Whenever the refrigerator section switches on for cooling, the fan is automatically switched on as well. -
Page 15: Temperature Range
Temperature range The temperature can be selected from within the following ranges: – in the refrigerator section from 2 °C to 11 °C (36 to 52 F) – in the freezer section from -14 °C to -26°C (8 to -15 F) -
Page 16: Temperature Display Brightness
Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. After this, the actual temperature is displayed. -
Page 17: Alarm
The appliance is equipped with an alarm system to ensure that the temperature in the freezer section does not rise unnoticed, and to avoid energy being wasted if the door is left open. Temperature alarm If the temperature becomes too warm, an alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash. -
Page 18: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze
Using Super Cool and Super Freeze Super Cool The Super Cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature). Switching Super Cool ON Super Cool is particularly recommended for faster chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink. -
Page 19: Super Freeze
Super Freeze For best results, switch on the Super Freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer. Exceptions: – if you are loading frozen food into the freezer. – if you are not loading more than 2kg fresh food into the freezer per day. Switching Super Freeze ON The Super Freeze function should be switched on 6 hours before you wish... -
Page 20: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently
You can use this area to store butter (to keep it spreadable), and cheese (to keep its flavour). Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator is directly above the vegetable containers. Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food, such as: –... -
Page 21: Storing Food Correctly
Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, mangoes, honeydew melon, apples, apricots, cucumbers, tomatoes, pears, nectarines, and peaches. Using the refrigerator efficiently Unpackaged meat and produce Unpackaged meat and produce should be separated. If you plan to store them together, they should be packaged before being placed in the appliance. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Lift the front of the shelf upward, pull the shelf out halfway, then move it upward or downward to remove it. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwards, place the shelf at the desired position. -
Page 23: Freezing And Storing Food
Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity within a 24-hour period is listed on the model plate, as "Freezing capacity ...kg/24 h". -
Page 24: Packing
Freezing and storing food – Do not salt or season raw foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Cooked food may be seasoned lightly before freezing, but note that some spices change taste when frozen. – Do not place very warm or hot foods in the freezer. -
Page 25: Freezer Calendar
– in the refrigerator (as it thaws, the frozen food will help cool the other food in the refrigerator), – in a Miele Steam Oven. Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or fish can be placed directly into a hot pan. -
Page 26: Cooling Drinks Quickly
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly, switch on the super cool function. If you choose to place them in the freezer instead, do not leave them in longer than 1 hour, or they could burst. Using the cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer from rising... -
Page 27: Making Ice Cubes (May Vary By Model)
For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it must be connected to the household water line. Switching the ice cube maker ^ Switch the freezer ON. ^ Open the top left drawer in the freezer section. ^ Press the ON/OFF button, and the indicator light will now come on. - Page 28 Making ice cubes (may vary by model) Switching OFF the ice cube maker If you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes, the ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section. ^ Press the ON/OFF button on the ice cube maker, and the indicator light will now come on.
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Page 29: Automatic Defrosting
Refigerator section During normal operation, condensate and frost can form on the back wall of the refigerator section. These are automatically removed by the appliance during automatic defrosting. The condensate is drained away through a channel and drain hole, then fed into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance. -
Page 30: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Never use abrasive cleaners on the appliance, or products that contain acids, bases, or chemical solvents. Note that "non-abrasive" cleaners are also unsuitable, because they can cause matte patches to appear. For all stainless steel surfaces, use a special product (which is available through customer service). -
Page 31: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray* (*May Vary By Model)
Cleaning the ice cube tray* (*may vary by model) Before the ice cubes drop down into the drawer, they are formed in an ice cube tray. This tray should be cleaned regularly, to remove any stale ice or water. ^ Connect the appliance to the power supply. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Exterior Coils
After cleaning ^ Return all shelves and accessories to the refrigerator section. ^ Return food to the refrigerator section, close the doors, and switch both the refrigerator and freezer sections on. ^ Switch on the super freeze function, so that the freezer section can cool down quickly. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
^ Check whether the main breaker for the house wiring system has blown a fuse. If so, contact the Miele service department..the door to the freezer section will not open, because it has been... - Page 34 Troubleshooting . . . ^ the ventilation slits are blocked. ^ there has been a lengthy interruption of the power supply. Once the temperature is sufficiently low, the freezer section temperature display will return to a steady light and the alarm signal will stop sounding. .
- Page 35 ^ Now carefully re-insert the glass plate and re-attach the retaining rail..the floor of the refrigerator is wet? The drain hole is blocked. ^ Clean the condensate channel and the drain hole.
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Page 36: Noises
Noises Normal noises Brrrrr... Blubb, blubb... Click... Sssrrrrr... Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the compressor, and the coolant circulating through the system). Noises that you can easily rectify Rattling, vibrating What causes them? Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). -
Page 37: After-Sales Service
In the event of a fault that you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. -
Page 38: Plumbing (May Vary By Model)
Plumbing (may vary by model) The machine must be connected to the water supply by a licensed plumber in accordance with local and national regulations. The water being used should have the drinking water standards of the respective country where the machine is used. –... - Page 39 ^ Open the valve for water supply and check entire water system for leaks. Before using the appliance for the first time, a licensed plumber should bleed air from the system. ^ Please use caution. ^ Slide the appliance into the desired position.
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Page 40: Electrical Information
Electrical information The appliance is delivered ready for connection to a 60 Hz 115 V power supply. It is only suitable for plugging into a properly grounded socket that complies with regulations. The appliance must only be plugged into a wiring system that complies with the local Electrical Code. -
Page 41: Installation Information
Do not place any items that prodice heat on top of the appliance (such as a toaster or microwave). This will increase the amount of energy the appliance consumes. This fridge/freezer should not be placed in a side-by-side formation with a second model. Because the appliance does not have heated side walls, a side-by-side arrangement can lead to the... -
Page 42: Adjustments
Installation information Adjustments ^ Use the flat wrench provided to adjust the feet as needed, so that the appliance is even all around. -
Page 43: Changing The Door Hinging
The appliance is delivered with right-hand hinging. If left-hand door hinging is preferred, then follow these instructions to change the door hinge. Remove the door handles Begin by releasing the sidebars from the door handles, as follows: ^ When you pull on the door handle a, the sidebar b moves backward and creates a gap d between the handle sidebar b and the mounting plate c... - Page 44 Changing the door hinging ^ Pull off the cover g, and unscrew the hinge bracket h. ^ Insert the pin i into the second hole of the hinge bracket h. ^ Rotate the steel angle j and the cover k 180° each, then fit them on the opposite side.
- Page 45 Mount the door handles back into place. The following instructions must be followed when attaching the door handle, because the door seal could be damaged otherwise. ^ First, loosely screw the door handle onto the opposite side, using the two forward screws b.
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Page 46: Installing The Appliance
Installing the appliance The appliance can be installed in any kitchenette. To match the appliance to the height of the kitchenette, a suitable adapter cabinet a can be installed over the appliance. A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm (2") depth must be left behind the applicance. - Page 48 Subject to change without notice / 2307 M.-Nr. 06 926 030 / 00 KFN 8992 SD ed KFN 8993 SDE ed...