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- Page 1 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 – AE, SA M.-Nr. 10 865 960...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy..................... 14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Control panel ......................16 Display LEDs and symbols in the display ............. 17 Accessories ...................... 19 Accessories supplied .................... 19 Optional accessories..................... - Page 3 Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 33 Different storage zones ..................33 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......33 When shopping for food..................34 Storing food correctly.................... 35 Fruit and vegetables .................. 35 Protein-rich food....................
- Page 4 Contents Installation...................... 63 Side-by-side combinations ................... 63 Location......................... 63 Climate range .................... 64 Ventilation ......................64 Door opening angle limiter ..................64 Fitting wall spacers supplied................. 65 Installation ......................65 Aligning the appliance .................. 66 Building the appliance into a kitchen run .............. 67 Appliance dimensions ...................
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Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions
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 incorrect use of the appliance. - Page 6 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.
- Page 7 In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact your Miele dealer.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
- Page 10 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept...
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Stainless steel appliances Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface. ...
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.
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Page 13: Caring For The Environment
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your Miele dealer for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of. -
Page 14: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). - Page 15 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged 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.
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Page 16: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Control panel f Display LEDs (see “Display LEDs” Sensor controls for refrigerator section table for explanation) a For switching the DynaCool function g Display with temperature and on and off symbols (symbols only visible during use; see “Symbols in the display” b For switching the SuperCool function table for explanation) on and off... -
Page 17: Display Leds And Symbols In The Display
Guide to the appliance Display LEDs and symbols in the display Display LED Meaning Super cool symbol (on Function can be selected depending on the left)/ Super freeze section (see “Using Super cool, Super freeze symbol (on the right) and DynaCool”). - Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c Fan d Bottle rack e Door shelf / Egg tray f Holder with active charcoal filter (Active AirClean) g Adjustable shelf h Fruit and vegetable containers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j Frost Free module k Freezer drawers For easier installation there are...
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Page 19: Accessories
Accessories Bottle holder Accessories supplied Egg tray Butter dish Attach the bottle holder to the rear edge of the bottle shelf. The bottle holder can be moved left or Bottle rack right. This way the bottles will be more secure when the appliance door is opened and closed. -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
Accessories Ice cube tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Stainless steel care The stainless steel cleaning cloth is impregnated with stainless steel Cool pack conditioner for optimum cleaning and protection. - Page 21 Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air quality. The charcoal filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary. Accessories are available to order from your Miele dealer.
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Page 22: Before Using For The First Time
“Cleaning and care”. Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Important! Each time it is used, the Miele stainless steel conditioning Protective foil agent forms a water-repellant and dirt- The stainless steel trim to the interior repellant protective coating. -
Page 23: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off The temperature display for the Operating the appliance refrigerator section indicates the A light touch of the finger on the temperature in the refrigerator section. sensors is all that is required to operate – If the temperature in the freezer this appliance. -
Page 24: Switching Off The Whole Appliance
Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section on Switching off the whole separately (if previously switched off) appliance Touch the left-hand On/Off control Touch the right-hand On/Off to switch on the refrigerator section. control until all of the indicators go out. -
Page 25: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 26: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature Use the and arrow sensors to In normal operation the upper set the temperature higher or lower. temperature display shows the average, current temperature in the The following information shows in the refrigerator section and the lower display while the sensors are being temperature display the highest... -
Page 27: Temperature Range
The correct temperature Temperature range – The temperature in the refrigerator section can be adjusted from 2 °C to 7 °C. – The temperature in the freezer section can be adjusted from -14 °C to -26 °C. Tip: If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. -
Page 28: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynacool
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool The following functions are available Tip: To save energy, you can manually depending on section: switch off Super freeze once the freezer section reaches a constant – Refrigerator section temperature of -18 °C or colder. Check Super cool ... -
Page 29: Dynacool Function
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool DynaCool function Switching a function on or off Touch the sensor for the function you When the DynaCool function is not switched on, the natural circulation of want. air in the appliance will cause different –... -
Page 30: Temperature And Door Alarm
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has a warning system Switching the temperature alarm off which ensures that the temperature in early the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to If the noise disturbs you, you can avoid energy being wasted if a door is switch the alarm off if you wish. -
Page 31: Selecting Further Settings
Selecting further settings MENU lights up in the display and Selecting further settings flashes. In Settings mode certain settings can Settings mode is now active. be adjusted and functions selected, Touch one of the sensor controls for allowing you to adjust the appliance to setting the temperature (... -
Page 32: Activating Or Deactivating The Lock
Selecting further settings Touch one of the sensor controls for Activating or deactivating the setting the temperature ( and ) lock repeatedly until appears in the The safety lock function can be display. activated to prevent the appliance being ... -
Page 33: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section This appliance has Dynamic cooling, Danger of explosion. which helps to keep an even Do not store explosive materials in temperature when the fan is running, the appliance or any products making the difference between the containing propellants (e.g. -
Page 34: When Shopping For Food
Storing food in the refrigerator section the vitamin content of certain types of When shopping for food food can be adversely affected by The freshness of food when first placed being stored in too cold a place. in the appliance is the most important Food which does not tolerate cold factor in determining how long it stays temperatures includes:... -
Page 35: Storing Food Correctly
Storing food in the refrigerator section Storing food correctly Ensure that food stored in the refrigerator section is covered or wrapped properly. This will prevent food odours from affecting other foods, food from drying out, and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. This is particularly important when storing meat products. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Interior Fittings (Refrigerator Section)
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving the shelves Adjusting the bottle rack The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance. Raise the bottle rack slightly at the front, and pull it forwards a little until ... -
Page 37: Removing Fruit And Vegetable Drawers On Rollers
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers The fruit and vegetable drawers are on rollers and can be completely pulled out for loading and emptying. Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the bar at the back and remove by pulling upward. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Bottle Holder
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the bottle holder Moving the charcoal filters The bottle holder can be moved left or With very strong smelling food (e.g. very right. This way the bottles will be more ripe cheese): secure when the appliance door is –... -
Page 39: Freezing And Storing Food
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 –... -
Page 40: Home Freezing
Freezing and storing food – Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before Hints on home freezing placing them in the freezer. - Page 41 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance - Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate) When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super Ensure ventilation slots at the back freeze function for some time before of the freezer section are always free placing the food in the freezer (see from obstruction.
- Page 42 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen food The storage life of food is very variable, Frozen food can be defrosted in even at a constant temperature of different ways: -18 °C. Decomposition processes also – in a microwave oven take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed.
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Page 43: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Never re-freeze partially or fully To cool drinks quickly, place them in the defrosted food. Defrosted food may refrigerator section and switch on the only be re-frozen after it has been Super cool function. cooked. -
Page 44: Using Accessories
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Using accessories Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. This can help prolong the storage life. Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full of water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers. -
Page 45: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts The appliance is equipped with a “Frost automatically. free” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the whilst the compressor is running. -
Page 46: Cleaning And Care
Each time it have a special coating that is resistant is used, it forms a water and dirt to dirt. Do not use Miele stainless repellent protective coating. steel conditioning agent on these We recommend using lukewarm water... -
Page 47: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning
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. To do this: appears in the display and cooling is ... -
Page 48: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories
– stainless steel frames of adjustable shelves Tip: It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel – the protective strips at the back of conditioning agent each time it is the adjustable shelves cleaned. -
Page 49: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels
Cleaning and care Appliance front Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels The appliance front has a high quality, special finish (CleanSteel). It is resistant If soiling is left on for any length of to soiling and is very easy to clean. time, it may become impossible to remove. -
Page 50: Cleaning The Door Seals
Cleaning and care Cleaning the door seals After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories If a door seal is damaged or if it in the appliance. has come out of the groove, the door will not close properly and cooling ... -
Page 51: Replacing The Charcoal Filters
Cleaning and care Replacing the charcoal filters Replace the charcoal filters in the holder every 6 months. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from your Miele dealer. Tip: The charcoal filter holder is Remove both charcoal filters and dishwasher-proof. -
Page 52: Problem Solving Guide
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact your Miele dealer. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. - Page 53 Problem solving guide Issue Cause and remedy The doors have been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been placed inside and/or frozen at the same time. Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible.
- Page 54 The indicator light flashes several times every flashing at the back of 5 seconds. the appliance at the A fault has occurred. bottom near the Call your Miele dealer. compressor (depending The indicator light flashes regularly every on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for This is not a fault.
- Page 55 Do not activate this setting although the appliance for domestic use. controls are working. Call your Miele dealer. The LED is lit up in The safety lock has been activated. the display and the Completely deactivate the safety lock (see appliance cannot be “Selecting additional settings –...
- Page 56 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The LED lights up in The temperature alarm has been activated (see the display and a buzzer “Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in is also sounding. the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set.
- Page 57 “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display. Call your Miele dealer. There is an appliance fault: this display always has priority over any settings which have just been selected.
- Page 58 Danger of electric shock. 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 intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
- Page 59 Problem solving guide Other problems Issue Cause and remedy Food has frozen The food packaging was not dry when placed in the together. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The external walls of This is not a fault.
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Page 60: Noises
Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ... -
Page 61: After Sales Service
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele Dealer. Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this document. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training... -
Page 62: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for mains electricity supply by an extension connection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz lead. Extension leads do not guarantee supply. -
Page 63: Installation
Please ensure that the appliance Please contact your Miele dealer for doors close properly, the ventilation specific information about which gaps are not covered over and the combinations will work with your appliance is installed in accordance appliance. -
Page 64: Climate Range
The door opening angle limiter is Climate range Ambient room available from your Miele dealer. temperature +10 to +32 °C +16 to +32 °C +16 to +38 °C +16 to +43 °C Operating in a room which is too cold... -
Page 65: Fitting Wall Spacers Supplied
Installation Fitting wall spacers supplied Installation The wall spacers supplied must be Two people are required for used in order to achieve declared installing the appliance. energy consumption values and to prevent the build-up of condensation The appliance must be empty at high ambient temperatures. -
Page 66: Aligning The Appliance
Installation Aligning the appliance Levelling the appliance door To align the appliance, adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied. Ensure that you unscrew adjustable foot from the hinge plate until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further ¼ turn. -
Page 67: Building The Appliance Into A Kitchen Run
Installation Building the appliance into a * The appliance depth is increased by kitchen run approx. 35 mm for appliances with wall spacers fitted. If the ventilation gaps given are The appliance can be built into a not observed, the compressor will kitchen run and installed directly next to run more frequently and for longer a kitchen furniture housing unit. -
Page 68: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. - Page 69 Installation * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] [mm] KFN 15842 D edt/cs 1840 1852 1860 KFN 15943 D edt/cs 2000 2012 2020...
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Page 70: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand Removing the door handles hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. If a door seal is damaged the door will not close properly and cooling performance will be reduced. - Page 71 Changing the door hinging Removing the upper soft-close mechanism Open the upper appliance door. If a door seal is damaged the door 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.
- Page 72 Changing the door hinging Push pin up and out from below Push soft-close mechanism using a flat-headed screwdriver. bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side. Remove cover . Loosen screw in soft-close Now the soft-close mechanism and the mechanism and spacer.
- Page 73 Changing the door hinging Removing the upper door Danger of injury when removing the door. As soon 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.
- Page 74 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower soft-close mechanism Open the lower door. If a door seal is damaged the door 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.
- Page 75 Changing the door hinging Tip the appliance back slightly with the help of another person if required. Push soft-close mechanism bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side and Push pin up and out from ...
- Page 76 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower door Close 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.
- Page 77 Changing the door hinging Reinsert hinge pin complete with Refitting the lower door washer and adjustable foot . Important! The lug on the hinge pin must point to the back again. Place the lower door on hinge pin from above. ...
- Page 78 Changing the door hinging Inserting the lower soft-close mechanism Use screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove cover from panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach panel onto soft-close mechanism bracket .
- Page 79 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Fit the upper door onto hinge pin in the middle of the appliance. Close the upper door. Replace panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top.
- Page 80 Changing the door hinging Inserting the upper soft-close mechanism Use screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove cover from panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach panel onto soft-close mechanism bracket .
- Page 81 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle Danger of damage! The door seal can be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly. Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle. Replace panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top.
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Page 82: Aligning The Appliance Doors
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... - Page 83 Tel. +966 11 2013501, Fax. +966 11 2013502 Dubai Taif Hadiya Street Tel. +966 12 7327001, Fax. +966 12 7369596 Khobar Al Zahran Road Tel. +966 13 8646150, Fax. +966 13 8646190 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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