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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. 10 951 520...
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy..................... 14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Control panel ......................16 Symbols......................... 17 Optional accessories..................... 19 Switching on and off ................... 20 Before using for the first time ................20 Operating the appliance ..................
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Contents Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 37 Different storage zones ..................37 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......38 When shopping for food..................38 Storing food correctly.................... 38 Fruit and vegetables .................. 38 Protein-rich food....................
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Contents Information for dealers .................. 64 Demo mode ......................64 Electrical connection .................. 66 Installation...................... 67 Side-by-side ......................67 Location......................... 67 Climate range .................... 68 Ventilation ......................68 Furniture door panel ....................70 Horizontal and vertical gaps................ 70 Weight of the furniture door ................ 71 Before installing the appliance ................
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.
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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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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 the Miele Service Department.
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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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Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
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Warning and Safety instructions If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic. ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity. Cleaning and care ...
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Warning and Safety instructions Rinse the ice cube maker by filling the water container with hand- hot drinking water only. Do not use hot or boiling water. Do not add any detergents such as washing-up liquid. Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
/ recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed...
How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / 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 Control panel a For switching the h For selecting and deselecting set- whole cooling appliance on and off tings mode b Optical interface i For switching the temperature or (for Service technicians only) door alarm off c For selecting the refrigerator and j Display with temperature and sym- freezer sections...
Guide to the appliance Symbols Symbol Meaning Function Safety lock Prevents the appliance being switched off, the temperature being altered, Super cool and Super freeze being switched on and settings being altered by mistake. Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and tem- perature alarm tone ...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelf e Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g Bottle rack h Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer i Fruit and vegetable drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k Freezer drawers...
Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil- Optional accessories ters with holder A range of useful Miele accessories and Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant care products are available for your ap- odours in the refrigerator section for im- pliance.
Attach the bottle holder centrally along the rear edge of the bottle Tip: We recommend treating stainless shelf, as shown. steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent immediately - Cool pack after removing the protective foil, (see “Guide to the appliance - Optional ac-...
Switching on and off When the refrigerator section door is Operating the appliance opened, the interior lighting comes on A light touch of the finger on the and the LED lighting on the adjustable sensors is all that is required to operate shelves becomes brighter until it this appliance.
Switching on and off Individual settings can be set for each Switching off section. Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock Touch the sensor control for the sec- is still activated. tion you want to adjust the settings The temperature display will go out and for.
Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off for longer peri- back on again ods of time The refrigerator section can also be If, during a long absence, the ap- switched back on again separately. pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside 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 in the refrigerator / freezer sections In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the average, current temperature in and freezer sections are set independ- the refrigerator section and the tem- ently of one another.
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The correct temperature The following information shows in the If you have adjusted the temperature, display while the sensors are being wait for approx. 6 hours if the appli- touched: ance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before –...
Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The appliance will then continue to refrigerator section to its lowest setting work at normal power.
Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Super freeze function The Super freeze function will switch it- Switch on Super freeze before putting self off automatically after approx. 30 - fresh food into the freezer. 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food This helps food to freeze quickly and re- placed in the freezer will determine the tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and...
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a If the temperature in the freezer warning system which ensures that the remains above -18 °C for a long temperature in the freezer cannot rise time, check that the frozen food has unnoticed and to avoid energy being not started to defrost.
Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early Door alarm If the noise disturbs you, you can The appliance is fitted with a warning switch the alarm off if you wish. system to avoid increased energy con- sumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open.
Selecting further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to pre- vent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although the mistake, alarm symbol ...
Selecting further settings Audible tones The appliance has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. By touching the or sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can switch the sensor tone or the lock is activated or deactivated: door alarm tone on or off but you can- 0: the safety lock is deactivated...
Selecting further settings Display brightness The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room. By touching the or sensor you The display brightness can be adjusted can now select: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default 0: sensor tone off;...
Selecting further settings Sabbath mode The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observ- ance. By touching the or sensor you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: –...
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Selecting further settings As soon as the symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on. Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
Selecting further settings Filter replacement indicator The appliance is not supplied with fil- ters with holder KKF-FF (Active AirClean). These are available to pur- Press the OK button to confirm the chase separately (see “Optional ac- selection. cessories”). The most recently selected setting flashes and the ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section This appliance has automatic Dynamic Danger of explosion. cooling, which helps to keep an even Do not store explosive materials in temperature when the fan is running, the appliance or any products con- making the difference between the taining propellants (e.g.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator sec- Ensure that food stored in the refriger- tion ator section is covered or wrapped properly. This will prevent food odours Not all food is suitable for refrigeration from affecting other foods, food from at temperatures below 5°C as some...
Adjusting the interior fittings Adjustable shelves with lighting Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf The LED lighting is located in the stain- less steel trim of the adjustable shelves. Risk of injury! You can illuminate the refrigerator sec- Only move door shelves / bottle tion as you wish by moving the shelves.
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving and fitting the bottle Moving the charcoal filters holder Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active AirClean) holder are available as op- tional accessories (see “Accessories - optional accessories”). When you are storing very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): –...
Freezing and storing food Freezing fresh food Storing frozen food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly When buying frozen food to store in as possible. This way the nutritional your freezer, check value of the food, its vitamin content, –...
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 pla- Hints on home freezing cing them in the freezer.
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Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer - Freezing the maximum amount (see section data plate) When freezing more than 2 kg of Ensure ventilation slots at the back fresh food, switch on the Super of the freezer section are always free freeze function some time before pla- from obstruction.
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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 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 Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, Never re-freeze partially or fully for example a spoon handle, to re- defrosted food. Defrosted food may move the ice tray from the freezer if it only be re-frozen after it has been is stuck.
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The appliance is equipped with a matically. “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. 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.
To clean the stainless steel surfaces cuit. on the appliance we recommend us- ing the original Miele conditional agent Do not use a steam cleaning appli- for stainless steel (see “Optional ac- ance to clean the appliance.
Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for The stainless steel trim with LED cleaning lighting has a metal disc (contacts) at the front left corner which supply Switch the appliance off. power to the LED lighting. The display goes out and cooling is These can become damaged when switched off.
Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door Cleaning the interior and ac- shelves cessories The stainless steel trim on the Clean the appliance at least once a bottle and door shelves is not suit- month. able for cleaning in a dishwasher. Remove the trim before cleaning the Remove soiling immediately to prevent door shelves in a dishwasher.
Tip: It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel con- ditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent re-soiling.
Switch on the Super cool function for can be obtained from your Miele a while so that the refrigerator section dealer, Miele or via the internet at can cool down quickly. www.miele-shop.com. Place food in the refrigerator section Tip: The charcoal filter holder is dish- and close the door.
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Cleaning and care Remove both charcoal filters and place the new filters with the framed 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.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the appliance, the household electrical wiring or another electrical appliance. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more fre- too dusty. quently and for longer Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time. The Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. temperature in the ap- The doors have been opened too frequently, or a pliance is too low.
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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 and needs to be Change the door seal. A replacement is available replaced. from Miele or from specialist retailers.
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Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The symbol lights up The safety lock has been activated. in the display. You can- Completely deactivate the safety lock (see “Select- not switch the appli- ing further settings – Activating and deactivating ance off.
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Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display. Call the Miele Service Department. There is a fault. “FE*” appears in the dis- Call the Miele Service Department. play.
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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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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 Problem Cause and remedy The LED lighting is not Liquid has spilt onto the LED lighting on one of the working on any of the shelves or the metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand shelves. shelf supports. The safety switch off mechanism has switched off the LED lighting on all the shelves.
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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 will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.
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 ...
Please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate. The data plate can be found inside the appliance.
Information for dealers Demo mode The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in “Demo mode”. In this mode the control Place your finger on the sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there. the compressor remains switched off, so that the appliance does not cool down.
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Information for dealers Switching off Demo mode The symbol is lit up in the display. Touch the or sensor until 0 ap- pears (means: Demo mode is switched off). Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes.
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 – The socket must be easily accessible Side-by-side in an emergency, not concealed be- This appliance has two foamed in side- hind the appliance. wall heaters enabling them to be in- – The plug and cable must not touch stalled side-by-side with other appli- the rear of the appliance as they ances.
Installation Ventilation In environments with high hu- midity condensation can build up on If the ventilation gaps given are the external appliance panels. not observed, the compressor will Condensate can cause corrosion on run more frequently and for longer external appliance panels.
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Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Top ventilation gap plinth, housing unit and above the The ventilation gap at the top of the ap- appliance must each provide an un- pliance can be constructed in different obstructed airflow of at least 200 cm² ways: to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance.
Installation Furniture door panel Appliance Gap X [mm] for different furniture edge radii B Horizontal and vertical gaps door thick- Depending on the style of kitchen fur- ness niture the thickness and edge radius of A [mm] the furniture door and the gap that runs R1.2 around the door, vertically and horizont- ≥16 - 19...
These ensure the gap required ing brackets should be used. These between the back of the appliance are available to order from Miele Ser- and the wall is maintained. vice or dealers. – The bags (depending on model) loc- ated inside the metal grille (heat ex- changer).
Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent- ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function- ing of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFNS 37432 iD 1772 – 1788...
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors The door hinges are set to enable the appliance doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the doors needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
Changing the door hinging Open both appliance doors. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before changing the door hinging! Two people are needed for chan- ging the door hinging.
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Changing the door hinging Slightly loosen the screws and Unscrew the screws completely. on the hinges. Place the fixing element on the Push doors and outwards and opposite side and loosely screw in the screws .
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Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mech- anism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ...
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Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mechanism Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards. Screw holder onto the hinge and tighten securely. Push appliance doors and onto ...
Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will need Two people are required for installing the following tools: the appliance. Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor. Secure the housing unit against tip- ping.
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Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – for fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. – for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance.
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Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance Position the appliance in front of the housing unit. Screw fixing bracket into the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door us- ing hex screw . Secure a second pair of fixing brack- ets ...
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Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls: Clip spacers and on the right- hand side of the hinges. Open both appliance doors. Remove cover . Secure the securing plate using screws loosely into the top left- hand side of the appliance.
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Installing the appliance Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip . Fix sealing strip flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side. Push the appliance into the niche un- til all fixing brackets at the top and 1.
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Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the On furniture with door fittings (e.g. niche stubs, seals etc.): the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm. Pull the appliance forwards by the appropriate dimension.
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Installing the appliance Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed Replace covers and on the fix- ing brackets. Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall.
Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appli- Fitting the furniture doors ance in the unit, push the rods sup- The upper edge of the appliance fur- plied in underneath the appliance niture doors should be aligned with between it and the floor of the housing the height of the furniture doors of the unit: adjacent kitchen units.
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Installing the appliance Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push fitting aids together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors. Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
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Installing the appliance Open the appliance door. Fit side cover to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge. Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required). Hang the furniture door onto adjust- ing bolts .
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Installing the appliance Aligning the door Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts with a screwdriver, tighten nuts - Side adjustments (X) on the appliance door with ring span- ner . Slide the furniture door. Cover strip must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
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Installing the appliance Tighten all screws again. Drill holes in the furniture door and Replace top cover , and click it into fit screws . Make sure the two place. metal edges are aligned (Symbol //). Close the appliance door and the fur- niture door.
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Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...