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Miele KFN 12823 SD Operating And Installation Instructions

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Fridge-freezer combination
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance
it is essential that you read these instructions
before installing the appliance and using it for the first time.
en - CA
M.-Nr. 09 852 800

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer combination To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential that you read these instructions before installing the appliance and using it for the first time. en - CA M.-Nr. 09 852 800...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the machine ..........3 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Home freezing ........... . 30 Tips for home freezing .

  • Page 4: Guide To The Machine

    Guide to the machine a On button for entire appliance and e Freezer temperature display On/Off button for independently f Button for setting the freezer switching refrigerator on and off temperature b DynaCool button (Dynamic Cooling) g SuperFreeze button and indicator and indicator light light c Button for setting the refrigerator...
  • Page 5 Guide to the machine a Fan b Butter and cheese compartment c Interior lighting d Adjustable shelf e Egg tray f Door shelf g Bottle rack h Condensate channel and drain hole i Fruit and vegetable drawers j Bottle shelf k Freezer drawers...

  • Page 6: Caring For The Environment

    You can return the packaging to your Miele dealer. Instead, please dispose of your old appliance at your local community waste collection / recycling centre.

  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 8 The appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 9 In the event of any damage: – Avoid open flames and anything that creates sparks, – Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, – Ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes, – Contact Miele.
  • Page 10 If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Miele technician in order to protect the user from harm. Do not use a power strip or extension cord to connect the appliance to the electric power supply.
  • Page 11 Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service technician will void the warranty. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine Miele spare parts are used. Defective components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.
  • Page 12 Warning and safety Instructions Proper use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate class (room temperature range) and should not be used outside this range. The climate class for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Operation in a room where the ambient temperature is too low will cause the compressor to switch off for longer periods so that the appliance cannot maintain the required temperature.
  • Page 13 Observe the manufacturer's best-before dates and storage instructions! Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will void the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability for damage caused by the use of such parts.
  • Page 14 Warning and safety Instructions Stainless steel appliances Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These will damage the surface coating, causing it to lose its resistance to dirt and grime.
  • Page 15 Warning and safety Instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Due to the size and weight of the appliance, it must be transported by two people. Danger of injury and damage! Disposal of your old appliance There is a risk of suffocation.

  • Page 16: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, maintenance poorly ventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Away from heat sources Near a heat source (radiator, (radiator, oven). stove/oven).
  • Page 17 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was first delivered. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and do so as briefly for long periods will cause a as possible.

  • Page 18: Switching The Appliance On And Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Before using for the first time Switching on the appliance The refrigerator and freezer can be Packaging material turned on simultaneously by pressing ^ Remove all packaging materials from the master button on the right. This is the inside of the appliance.

  • Page 19: Switching Off The Refrigerator Separately

    Switching the appliance on and off Switching off the appliance Switching off for longer periods of time If you intend to not use the appliance for a longer period of time, e.g. while on vacation: ^ Press the master button on the right ^ Switch the appliance off, until the two temperature displays are ^ Unplug the power cord from the...

  • Page 20: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the freezer It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the To freeze fresh food and to store frozen appliance. Microorganisms will cause food for a long time, a temperature of food which is not stored at the correct -18°C (0°F) is required.

  • Page 21: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display The newly selected temperature value will be automatically applied after a The temperature display on the brief delay. control panel always shows the The set refrigerator temperature will desired temperature. light up. The set freezer temperature will flash Possible setting values for the until the temperature has actually been temperature...
  • Page 22 The correct temperature This short-term loss of cooling is no cause for concern in the following cases: – If the appliance doors were left open for a while, e.g. while loading or removing a large amount of food. – If you are freezing fresh food. If the temperature in the freezer remains above -18°C (0°F) for a longer period of time, check that the...

  • Page 23: Audible Alarm

    Audible alarm Your appliance is equipped with a warning system which ensures that If the temperature in the freezer temperature increases in the freezer do remains above -18°C (0°F) for a not go unnoticed and also prevents longer period of time, check that the energy from being wasted when a door frozen food has not started to thaw.

  • Page 24: Using Superfreeze And Dynacool

    Using SuperFreeze and DynaCool SuperFreeze Switching off SuperFreeze For the best freezing results, switch on The SuperFreeze function switches off the SuperFreeze function before putting automatically after approx. 65 hours. fresh food into the freezer. The appliance will once again operate at normal cooling capacity.

  • Page 25: Dynacool M

    Using SuperFreeze and DynaCool DynaCool m Be sure that the fan slots in the back When the Dynamic Cooling (DynaCool) wall of the appliance are not function is not switched on, the natural blocked. Otherwise, an even circulation of air in the appliance will temperature distribution can no create different temperature zones in longer be ensured.

  • Page 26: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Warmest area The natural circulation of the air in the The warmest area in the refrigerator is appliance causes different temperature located in the top region of the main zones to form in the refrigerator. Cold, storage area and the door.

  • Page 27: Food Which Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which should not be WARNING! stored in a refrigerator Danger of fire Some foods are not suitable for Do not use electrical appliances refrigeration at temperatures below 5°C inside the food storage (41°F) due to their sensitivity to cold. compartments of the appliance, Depending on the type of food, its unless they are of the type...

  • Page 28: What To Be Aware Of When Shopping For Food

    Using the refrigerator efficiently What to be aware of when Storing food correctly shopping for food As a rule, food should only be stored covered or packaged in the The food's freshness when it is first refrigerator. This will prevent food placed in the appliance is the most smells from affecting other foods, keep important factor in determining how...

  • Page 29: 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 shelf, pull it forwards slightly, lift the notch over the support ribs and move the shelf up or down. The raised edge at the back of the shelf must face upwards to prevent food ^ Place the two support rails on the left...

  • Page 30: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food If food is frozen quickly, the cells have WARNING! less time to lose moisture, so they Danger of fire shrink less. Do not use electrical appliances During the defrosting process, the lower amount of moisture lost from the inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, cells is more easily reabsorbed by the...

  • Page 31: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing spices changes when the spices are frozen. Only freeze food that is fresh and in good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Tips for home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases energy consumption.

  • Page 32: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When removing the freezer drawers, ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of please note: fresh food, switch on the The bottom drawer must always SuperFreeze function for some time remain in the appliance.

  • Page 33: Defrosting Frozen Food

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting frozen food Making ice cubes Frozen food can be thawed in various ways: – In a microwave oven – In a regular oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting – At room temperature ^ Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place it on the –...

  • Page 34: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting Freezer WARNING! Risk of injury and This freezer is equipped with a damage "NoFrost" system. The freezer defrosts Do not use mechanical devices or automatically. other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the evaporator recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Cleaning To avoid damaging the surfaces of WARNING! your appliance, do not use any of the Danger of electric shock. following when cleaning: Unplug refrigerator or disconnect – Cleaning products containing soda, power. ammonia, acid or chloride Danger of fire –...

  • Page 36: Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning ^ Clean the condensate channel and Interior and accessories drain duct frequently using a cotton ^ Clean the appliance regularly (at swab or other similar object so that least once a month). condensate can drain unhindered. ^ After cleaning, wipe down the interior Clean up any spills, stains or food immediately.

  • Page 37: Ventilation Openings

    – Stainless steel cleaner: cloth. This will damage the surface. – Miele stainless steel conditioner: After cleaning This will leave visible streaks. ^ Return all shelves and accessories to Ventilation openings the refrigerator.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    If so, increase the room temperature. Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Customer Contact Centre. If the room temperature is too low, the compressor will switch on less . . . the temperature in the freezer is frequently.
  • Page 39 An appliance door has been open for longer than approx. 60 seconds! The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorized ser- ^ Close the appliance door. vice technician. There are live electrical components under the cover. Risk of .
  • Page 40 The condensate drain hole is blocked. ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you are unable to resolve the situation using this information, please call the Miele Customer Contact Centre. To prevent an unnecessary decrease in temperature, avoid opening the appliance doors until...

  • Page 41: Noises

    Noises Normal noises How are they caused? A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This Brrrrr ... noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... The refrigerant makes bubbling, gurgling and hissing noises as it flows through the pipes.

  • Page 42: Customer Service / Warranty

    – Your Miele dealer For more information on the manufacturer's warranty specific to your country, please contact Miele. – The Miele Customer Contact Centre The telephone number can be found at The telephone number for the the back of this booklet.

  • Page 43: Information For Test Institutes

    Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according to applicable standards and regulations. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed when preparing and performing appliance tests: – Loading instructions – Information contained in the Operating and installation instructions...

  • Page 45: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.

  • Page 46: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Failure to follow these Electrocution hazard instructions can result in death, fire, Electrical grounding required. This or electrical shock. appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) polarized Improper connection of the plug for your protection against equipment grounding conductor possible shock hazards.
  • Page 47 Electrical connection The appliance must be connected to an Do not use an extension cord to electrical outlet that is properly connect the appliance to the power grounded. The electrical installation supply. Extension cords do not must comply with the applicable guarantee the required safety of the electrical code.

  • Page 48: Installation Information

    Installation information Location Safe operation of the appliance is This appliance should not be installed only assured if it has been installed near windows where it is exposed to and connected in accordance with direct sunlight or directly adjacent to these operating and installation heat-producing appliances such as an instructions.

  • Page 49: Climate Class

    Installation information Appliances with supplied wall Climate class spacers The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate class (room To achieve the indicated level of temperature range) and should not be energy consumption, you should used outside this range. The climate use the wall spacers that are class for your appliance is stated on the included with a number of...

  • Page 50: Installing The Appliance

    Installation information Installing the appliance Supporting the appliance door ^ First, remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the back of the appliance can vibrate freely. Carefully bend apart any parts that are touching.

  • Page 51: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation information Appliance dimensions KFN 12823 SD edt/cs-2 1817 mm 600 mm 630 mm* * Dimension without spacers. When the supplied spacers are installed, the depth of the appliance increases by 35 mm.

  • Page 52: Reversing The Door Hinging

    Reversing the door hinging The appliance is delivered with Removing the door handles: right-hand door hinging. If left-hand hinging is required, the door hinging must be reversed: To reverse the door hinging, you will need the following tools: When reversing the door hinging, always enlist the help of another person.
  • Page 53 Reversing the door hinging Removing the appliance doors: the left and pulling the cover forwards. Remove all food and drink from the ^ Turn the retaining plate f 180°. door shelves on the inside of the ^ Fit cover e onto the front of the doors.
  • Page 54 Reversing the door hinging ^ Close the lower door. Caution! The lower door is no longer secured in place once the hinge plate has been removed in the next step. ^ Lift each of the plugs l out of the door bushings and reinsert them on ^ Remove the middle bearing pin i by the opposite side.
  • Page 55 Reversing the door hinging Reversing the appliance doors: ^ Screw the hinge plate f into place on the opposite side, using only the ^ Pull the entire bearing pin a, outer slotted holes to do so. Do not including washer b and adjustable use the centre screw.
  • Page 56 Reversing the door hinging ^ Switch the positions of the covers a and b. ^ Align the door with the appliance housing using the slotted holes in the lower hinge plate. Then firmly tighten the screws. ^ Slide the bearing pin i through the middle hinge plate k and into the lower door.
  • Page 57 Reversing the door hinging Reattaching the door handles: Make sure that the sidebar d does It is critical that you follow the not come into contact with the door instructions below for attaching the seal when the door is opened. Over door handle.

  • Page 58: Aligning The Appliance Doors

    Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned Align the upper door using the slotted with the appliance housing after being holes in the middle hinge plate: mounted back into place. In order to more clearly illustrate the necessary steps, the following figures do not show a closed door.

  • Page 59: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance This appliance can be installed in any array of kitchen units. To ensure a uniform height over the entire array, a suitable overhead cabinet a can be installed above the appliance. A ventilation channel with a depth of at least 50 mm must be provided across the entire width of the overhead cabinet to guarantee proper air circulation.
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