Miele KFN 29683 D obsw Operating And Installation Instruction

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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, IE, ZA
M.-Nr. 10 641 690

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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 - GB, IE, ZA M.-Nr. 10 641 690...
  • 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 Accessories ...................... 18 Accessories supplied .................... 18 Optional accessories..................... 19 Using for the first time .................. 20 Before using for the first time ................
  • Page 3 Setting the duration before the door alarm  sounds ........ 41 Adjusting the temperature in the PerfectFresh Pro zone ...... 41 Miele@home system settings  .............. 41 Switching the sensor tone  on / off ............ 43 Setting the volume / Switching off alarms and audible tones .....  43 Setting the display brightness ...
  • Page 4 Cleaning the door seals..................67 Replacing the charcoal filters ................67 After cleaning ......................68 What to do if ... .................... 69 Noises........................ 81 Miele@home...................... 82 After Sales / Guarantee.................. 84 Electrical connection .................. 85 Connecting the appliance ..................86 Installation...................... 87 Location.........................
  • 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 the Miele Service Department.
  • 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 guarantee 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 guarantee, and Miele cannot accept...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care  Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal tools to clean the door glass.  Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
  • 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.
  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic appliances, or contact your dealer or Miele 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 site / 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.
  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Refrigerator section interior lighting c Fan d Adjustable shelf e Door shelf / Egg tray f Holder with Active AirClean filters g Bottle rack h Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j PerfectFresh Pro Info system k PerfectFresh Pro zone, dry...
  • Page 17 Guide to the appliance Symbols in the display Operation Symbol Function  Standby For switching on the whole appliance; For switching on the refrigerator section separately  Settings mode For selecting settings (see "Selecting further settings")  /  Minus / Plus For altering a setting (e.g.
  • Page 18: Accessories

    Accessories Butter dish Accessories supplied Bottle holder KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal filters with holder The flexible ribs grip the bottles securely when the door is opened and closed. Bottle rack The charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant odours in the refrigerator section for improved air quality. Ice cube tray Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space.
  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    24 hours. Replacement filters to fit the Active AirClean holder are available. We Optional accessories recommend replacing the charcoal A range of useful Miele accessories and filters every 6 months. care products are available for your appliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth...
  • Page 20: Using For The First Time

    Cleaning and care Please refer to the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care". Tip: We recommend treating stainless steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent immediately after removing the protective foil (see "Accessories - Optional accessories"). Important. Each time it is used, the...
  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    Standby  Touch  briefly. The welcome message Miele - Willkommen will appear in the display for approx. 3 seconds. If this does not happen and  appears in the display, the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting further...
  • Page 22: Start Screen

    Switching on and off The display is divided into several fields for this purpose: °C  The temperature display for the refrigerator section is in the upper  °C field. Touch the temperature display to Start screen access the refrigerator section display. The display changes to the start screen.
  • Page 23: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching off the refrigerator section/ Switching off PerfectFresh Pro zone separately You can switch the appliance off in The refrigerator section can be Settings mode (see "Selecting further switched off without having to switch settings"). off the freezer section. The freezer section cannot be switched off °C separately.
  • Page 24 Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section/  PerfectFresh Pro zone on separately (if previously switched off)   °C   Start screen - refrigerator section switched  °C The temperature display for the refrigerator section goes out and  Start screen - refrigerator section switched lights up.
  • Page 25: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time  If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance. It is essential to clean the appliance.
  • Page 26: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the and in the PerfectFresh Pro appliance. Micro-organisms will cause zone food which is not stored at the correct We recommend a temperature of 4 °C temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 27: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set °C independently of one another.   Touch the temperature display for the  °C section you want to change. The previously set temperature will Start screen appear.
  • Page 28: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature  Touch immediately after setting Tip: If you have adjusted the the temperature to confirm your entry. temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for  Or wait approx. 8 seconds after the approx.
  • Page 29: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze The following functions can be Super freeze function  selected, depending on section. For optimum results switch on the – Refrigerator section Super freeze function before putting Super cool  fresh food into the freezer section. This helps food to freeze quickly and retain –...
  • Page 30: Switching A Function On Or Off

    Using Super cool and Super freeze  Touch . Switching a function on or off  Touch the temperature display for the – If the symbol is lit up orange, the function is selected. section you want. – If the symbol is white, the function is ...
  • Page 31: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has a warning system The temperature alarm occurs, e.g. which ensures that the temperature in – when the appliance is switched on the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to and the temperature in the freezer avoid energy being wasted if a door is section differs greatly from the set left open.
  • Page 32: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The flashing warmest temperature The door alarm is only displayed in the display will go out. The display will then start screen. revert to showing the current The door alarm is automatically temperature in the freezer section. supressed when you are in Settings mode.
  • Page 33: Selecting Further Settings

    °C °F  Demo mode (only visible when switched on)   Reset default settings  Access information about your Display (important when appliance reporting a fault to Miele Service)  Replace charcoal filter On (symbol orange) / Off reminder...
  • Page 34 Selecting further settings  Clean ventilation grille reminder On (symbol orange) / Off...
  • Page 35 Selecting further settings Selecting further settings    In Settings mode  certain settings can be adjusted and functions selected, allowing you to adjust the appliance to    suit your requirements. See the following pages for more Settings mode information on these settings.
  • Page 36: Explanation Of The Different Settings

    Selecting further settings Entering values Explanation of the different Settings All values entered must be confirmed with  . If the value is not confirmed Switching Party mode  on or off the display will revert to the start screen after approx. 15 seconds and the This function is particularly useful if you entered or altered values will not be need to cool or freeze large quantities...
  • Page 37: Switching Holiday Mode  On / Off

    Selecting further settings Switching Holiday mode  on / off If Holiday mode cannot be switched on, the refrigerator section has been This function is useful when going on switched off separately. holiday if you do not wish to switch the refrigerator section off completely and If Party mode or Super cool are do not need a high degree of cooling.
  • Page 38: Using The Minute Minder  (Quickcool Timer)

    Selecting further settings Using the minute minder  – When the minute minder duration (QuickCool timer) has elapsed The minute minder can be used to An audible tone can be heard and  will flash. monitor separate processes, e.g. chilling dough. The audible tone will ...
  • Page 39: Activating  Or Deactivating  The Safety Lock

    Selecting further settings Activating  or deactivating  the – Deactivating the safety lock  safety lock  Touch the display. The safety lock can be activated to  appears. prevent:  Touch  for approx. 6 seconds. – the appliance being switched off by mistake, The start screen will appear.
  • Page 40: Switching Sabbath Mode  On/Off

    Selecting further settings Switching Sabbath mode  on/off – Switching on Sabbath mode  Touch . The appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious  lights up orange. observance. Then  lights up white in the display. The following are switched off: –...
  • Page 41: Setting The Duration Before The Door Alarm  Sounds

    Miele@mobile app temperature slightly. The Miele@mobile app can be used to The adjustment is made in stages connect to your network. (Levels 1 to 9).  Download the Miele@mobile app Under certain circumstances, a from one of the App stores.
  • Page 42 As an alternative to networking your The display changes to the start screen, appliance via the Miele@mobile app we and  appears in the top right. recommend using WPS (Wireless If no link is confirmed after approx. 15 Protected Setup).
  • Page 43: Switching The Sensor Tone  On / Off

    Selecting further settings affect Miele@home will remain Switching the sensor tone  on /  unchanged and the Wi-Fi module is off   switched off. Every time a selectable field is touched a sensor tone sounds. You can switch  Touch .
  • Page 44: Setting The Display Brightness

    Setting the temperature unit °C/°F You can choose between degrees Tip: This data is important when Celsius  °C and degrees Fahrenheit  °F reporting an appliance fault to Miele for the temperature display. Service. Confirm with to leave the Switching off Demo mode  information screen.
  • Page 45: Replace Charcoal Filter  Reminder

    This resets the counter and or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the dusting the display changes back to the start brush for Miele vacuum cleaners). screen. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
  • Page 46: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    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 making the difference between the containing propellants (e.g.
  • Page 47: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for When shopping for food storage in the refrigerator The freshness of food when first placed section in the appliance is the most important factor in determining how long it stays Not all food is suitable for refrigeration fresh, and how long it can be kept in the at temperatures below 5°C as some...
  • Page 48: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone The PerfectFresh Pro zone provides The PerfectFresh Pro zone is divided ideal storage conditions for fruit, into two areas: vegetables, fish, meat and dairy The Info system (shown here in products. Food stays fresh considerably sections) above the PerfectFresh Pro longer while retaining both flavour and zone helps you to choose the correct...
  • Page 49: Dry Compartment

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Dry compartment  Humidity controlled compartment ,  /  The dry compartment is ideal for storing foods which perish easily, such as Humidity level not increased  – fish and seafood; At the  setting the humidity controlled compartment becomes a dry –...
  • Page 50 Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone Regulating the humidity level in High humidity in the humidity the humidity-controlled controlled compartment can cause condensate to build up on the floor compartment of the compartment as well as A slide control is used to regulate the beneath the lid.
  • Page 51: Storage Results For Food Stored In The Perfectfresh Pro Zone

    Storing food in the PerfectFresh Pro zone – Increased humidity  /  in the Storage results for food stored humidity controlled compartment is in the PerfectFresh Pro zone achieved by the moisture present in the food being stored, i.e. the more Observe the following tips if you find food stored in the compartment, the that food you have stored does not...
  • Page 52: Adjusting The Interior Fittings (Refrigerator Section)

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjustable shelves with lighting Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable  Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, shelves. You can illuminate the then remove it by pulling it forwards refrigerator section as you wish by ...
  • Page 53: Removing The Perfectfresh Pro Zone Drawers

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing the PerfectFresh Pro zone drawers The drawers in the PerfectFresh Pro zone are on telescopic runners, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. Remove the bottle shelf from the door to make it easier to take out the drawers.
  • Page 54: Moving The Charcoal Filters

    Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving the charcoal filters Moving and fitting the bottle holder With very strong smelling food (e.g. very ripe cheese): – Place the holder with the charcoal filters on the shelf where this food is kept.
  • Page 55: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food – the temperature at which the frozen Maximum freezing capacity food is being stored in the shop. The To ensure that fresh food placed in the length of time it can be kept is freezer freezes through to the core as reduced if it has been stored at a quickly as possible, the maximum temperature warmer than -18 °C.
  • Page 56: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food before freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices Only freeze fresh food which is in a alters when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
  • Page 57 Freezing and storing food  Make a note of the contents and the - Freezing the maximum amount (see date of freezing on the packaging. data plate) Ensure ventilation slots at the back Before placing food in the freezer of the freezer section are always free ...
  • Page 58 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting 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.
  • Page 59: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Adjusting the interior fittings  Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted Removing the drawers and glass food as soon as possible as it will plates from the freezer section lose its nutritional value and spoil if The drawers can be removed for filling, left for too long.
  • Page 60: 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 an interruption to the power supply. This can help prolong the storage time.  Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full of water and place it on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers.
  • Page 61: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section PerfectFresh Pro zone The appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer defrosts The refrigerator section and the automatically. PerfectFresh Pro zone defrost automatically. The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser Condensate and frost can build up on and is automatically defrosted and the back wall of the refrigerator section...
  • Page 62: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care – glass cleaning agents (except to  Do not let water get into the clean the glass front: for this a glass electronic unit or the lighting. cleaning agent containing a little alcohol, but no citric or similar ...
  • Page 63: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for cleaning  Switch the appliance off.  appears in the display and cooling is switched off.  Disconnect it from the mains.  Take any food out of the appliance  Pull off the front strip with the rollers. and store it in a cool place.
  • Page 64 Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door  The stainless steel trim with LED shelves lighting has a metal disc (contacts) at the front left corner which supply  The stainless steel trim on the power to the LED lighting. bottle and door shelves is not These can become damaged when suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
  • Page 65: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Be careful not to wash out the special lubricant in the telescopic – the cool pack runners during cleaning.  These accessories should all be hand washed.  Miele stainless steel conditioning agent can be used to remove any soiling from the stainless steel trim.
  • Page 66: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels

    Cleaning and care Tip: It is important to treat the stainless Use a glass cleaning agent which steel trim with Miele stainless steel contains a little alcohol but no citric conditioning agent each time it is or similar additives. cleaned. This will protect the surface Using a glass cleaning agent and help prevent re-soiling.
  • Page 67: Cleaning The Ventilation Grille

    Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters If you want to be reminded can be obtained from your Miele automatically every 12 months, switch dealer, Miele or via the internet at the Clean ventilation grille reminder on www.miele-shop.com. ( see "Selecting further settings - Clean ventilation grille ...
  • Page 68: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.  Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
  • Page 69: What To Do If

     Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not The appliance has not been switched on.
  • Page 70 What to do if ... Problem 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 71 The door seal is damaged.  Check whether the door seal is damaged. The door seal is No tools are required to change the door seal. damaged and needs to  Change the door seal. These are available from be replaced. Miele.
  • Page 72 What to do if ... Display warnings Message Cause and remedy  lights up in the Demo mode is activated. display, the appliance  Switch off Demo mode (see "Selecting further does not get cold, settings - Switching off Demo mode"). although the controls and the interior lighting are working.
  • Page 73 What to do if ... Message Cause and remedy   is lit up yellow in the The door alarm has been activated (also see  temperature display for "Temperature and door alarm"). the refrigerator section  Touch  in the display.  and/or the freezer The alarm message is confirmed and the alarm stops.
  • Page 74 What to do if ... Message Cause and remedy   lights up red in the The temperature alarm has been activated (see  freezer section "Temperature and door alarm"). The temperature in temperature display and the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower an alarm also sounds.
  • Page 75 What to do if ... Message Cause and remedy  Indication of an interruption to the power supply:  lights up red in the the temperature in the appliance over the last few display and an alarm days or hours has risen too high because of a power also sounds.
  • Page 76 There is a fault. display, a fault code F  To switch the alarm off touch  in the display. with numbers appears  Contact Miele. and an alarm also To report the fault you need the fault code and also sounds.
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79 What to do if ... 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.
  • Page 80 What to do if ... Other problems Problem 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.
  • Page 81: 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 82: Miele@Home

    Miele@home a Miele@home communication enabled appliance b Miele@home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality c Wi-Fi Router d Mobile device (Smartphone, Tablet PC, Notebook) e Connection to a Home automation system f Internet connection...
  • Page 83 Further information regarding Displaying information and Miele@home is available on the internet controlling appliances and in the instruction manuals of the – Mobile devices  with Miele@mobile various Miele@home components. Please note that the Miele@home and...
  • Page 84: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact details. For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please contact Miele. please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. See end of this booklet for contact details.
  • Page 85: Electrical Connection

    A longer connection cable is available can cause damage to these to order from Miele. components. This, in turn, could result The fuse rating must be at least 10 A in a short circuit.
  • Page 86: Connecting The Appliance

    Electrical connection Do not connect the appliance to an Connecting the appliance inverter such as those used with an autonomous energy source e.g. solar power. When switched on, peak loads in the system can cause the safety switch-off mechanism to be triggered. This can damage the electronic unit.
  • Page 87: Installation

    Installation   Do not place any appliance In environments with high which gives off heat, such as a humidity condensation can build up toaster, mini-oven or double burner on the external appliance panels. hob, on top of this appliance There is This can lead to corrosion of the the danger of these catching fire.
  • Page 88: Climate Range

    Installation Climate range Ventilation The appliance is designed for use within Air at the back of the appliance gets a certain climate range (ambient warm. temperatures) and should not be used  To ensure efficient ventilation the outside this range. The climate range of ventilation gaps must not be covered the appliance is stated on the data plate or blocked in any way.
  • Page 89: Fitting Wall Spacers Supplied

    Installation Fitting wall spacers supplied Limiting the opening angle of the door The wall spacers supplied must be The door hinges are set at the factory used in order to achieve declared so that the door can be opened up to energy consumption values and to 115°.
  • Page 90 Installation  Remove cover  from the door hinge and cover  from the soft-close mechanism.  Undo and remove screws  on soft- close mechanism  and insert a screwdriver behind the soft-close mechanism.  Remove soft-close mechanism . – To fit the door opening angle limiter ...
  • Page 91 Installation – Fitting the soft-close mechanism  Fit cover  on the door hinge.  Insert soft-close mechanism  on  Fit panel  so that it clicks into the door hinge side (at an angle position. initially) so that it clicks into position. ...
  • Page 92: Installation

    Installation Installation Aligning the appliance  Two people are required for installing the appliance.  The appliance must be empty when it is installed.  Move the appliance carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching  To align the appliance, adjust the to prevent damage.
  • Page 93: Building The Appliance Into A Kitchen Run

    Installation The appliance can be built into a Building the appliance into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) and kitchen run installed directly next to a kitchen  furniture housing unit. The appliance If the ventilation gaps given are door will protrude in front of furniture not observed, the compressor will fronts by 102 mm (approx.
  • Page 94: Appliance Dimensions

    Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 15 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] KFN 29683 D obsw 1180 KFN 29683 D brws 1180...
  • Page 95: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand Removing the top covers hinged. If left-hand hinging is required,  Open the upper appliance door. the hinges must be changed.  Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before changing the door hinging! ...
  • Page 96: Release The Cable From The Upper Door Hinge

    Changing the door hinging Removing the soft-close Release the cable from the mechanism upper door hinge  Carefully release cable  out of its router above the door hinge.  Click the red safety aid  (supplied  Carefully pull cable strands  out. with the appliance) into place in the ...
  • Page 97 Changing the door hinging Removing the upper door  Danger of injury when removing the upper door.  Danger of injury when removing As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper door. the upper door rather than in the The upper door is not secure as middle hinge plate, the lower door is soon as the bolt has been removed...
  • Page 98 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower soft-close mechanism  Open the lower door.  Remove panel .  Pull off cover  and push the soft- close mechanism along until the hinge plate is accessible.  Push out pin  on the hinge plate from below and remove it.
  • Page 99 Changing the door hinging  Lift lower door  off and put it down Removing the lower door carefully.  Danger of injury when removing Changing the lower hinge plate the lower door. over As soon as the hinge pin is removed from the lower door in the following instructions, the door is no longer secured.
  • Page 100 Changing the door hinging Changing the middle hinge plate over  Remove cover  and refit on the  Pull off cover . opposite side.  Unscrew hinge plate  with the protective film underneath.  Turn hinge plate  through 180° and screw it with the protective film into position on the opposite side.
  • Page 101 Changing the door hinging Changing the upper door hinge over  Release cable  from its router.  Undo and remove screw  from the door hinge , then take it off together with the cable. Marking  must sit on the edge of cable holder ...
  • Page 102 Changing the door hinging  Swing cable holder  back in.  Refit hinge pin  from the side until it clicks into position.  Fit upper door hinge  onto the pins on the appliance.  Secure door hinge  with screws  . ...
  • Page 103 Changing the door hinging Preparing the doors Tip: Spread a suitable cover over a stable surface to protect the appliance door from damage. Place the door on it with the outside facing down. Carry out the following steps on both doors.
  • Page 104 Changing the door hinging Changing the soft-close mechanism over  Push door opening slider  through the slots until it clicks into position. The flush side of the door opening  Undo and remove screws  on soft- slider must point towards the door close mechanism ...
  • Page 105 Changing the door hinging Inserting the door opening limiter supplied in the upper appliance door  Insert soft-close mechanism  on the door hinge side (at an angle initially) so that it clicks into position.  Then press the other end of the soft- ...
  • Page 106 Changing the door hinging Refitting the lower door Securing the lower soft-close mechanism  Open the lower door.  Pull cover  along hinged arm  on the soft-close mechanism.  Open the door 90°.  Push hinged arm  into the opening on holder .
  • Page 107 Changing the door hinging  Insert panel  on the opposite side The appliance door is not secure until from the door hinge (at an angle safety cover  has been correctly initially) and then click it into position. fitted.  Close the appliance door. Refitting the upper door ...
  • Page 108: Connect The Cable To The Upper Door Hinge

    Changing the door hinging Connect the cable to the upper door hinge  Fit the grey cable  into the router.  Insert plug .  Guide cable  above the door hinge, Tip: If necessary lay any remaining and insert plug . cable in a loop. ...
  • Page 109 Changing the door hinging Securing the upper soft-close Fitting the upper covers mechanism  Open the door 90°.  Fit cover  on the door hinge.  Fit panel  so that it clicks into position.  Push on cover  until it clicks into position.
  • Page 110: 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 111 Tel. +971 4 3044 999 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 800-MIELE (64353) Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Website: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
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