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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free freezer with StayFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 8700 SE ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
......... 4 . - Page 3 Storing frozen food..........25 Home freezing .
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Page 4: Freezer Section
a StayFresh zone On/Off button f Freezer section On/Off button b StayFresh zone temperature display g Freezer section temperature display c StayFresh zone h Freezer section temperature selector buttons temperature selector buttons left hand button: warmer left hand button: warmer right hand button: colder right hand button: colder d StayFresh zone Super cool button... - Page 5 k Bottle rack l Interior lighting m Shelves n Condensate channel and drain hole o StayFresh zone, dry compartment p Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment q StayFresh zone, humidity controlled compartment r Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker s Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
- Page 6 Please ensure that your old appliance is disposed of at an authorised disposal The transport and protective packing centre only. Contact your local authority has been selected from materials which for advice if required. are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old Ensure that any plastic wrappings,...
- Page 7 This machine complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Improper use of the appliance can, which is environmentally friendly. however, present a risk of both Although it is flammable, it does not personal injury and material damage the ozone layer and does not damage.
- Page 8 Before connecting the appliance to The manufacturer cannot be held the mains supply make sure that liable for damage due to a faulty the rating on the data plate connection to the mains water supply. corresponds to the voltage and Connection to the mains water frequency of the household supply.
- Page 9 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not Never handle frozen food with wet left in for more than one hour, otherwise hands. Your hands may freeze to they could burst. Danger of injury and the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. damage to the appliance.
- Page 10 Do not block the ventilation grilles in the appliance as this would Before disposing of an old impair the efficiency of the appliance, appliance first make the door latch increase the electricity consumption or lock unusable. and could cause damage to the This way you will prevent children from appliance.
- Page 11 In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven). Where the ambient room Where there is a high ambient room temperature is ideal at approx.
- Page 12 The stainless steel surface and the decor strips have a protective cover to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Press the freezer section On/Off ^ Do not remove this foil until the button on the right hand side of the appliance has been installed or built control panel.
- Page 13 The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently. ^ Press the freezer section On/Off button to come out of the setting mode. The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes.
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Page 14: In The Stayfresh Zone
It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro-organisms will cause The temperature in the StayFresh zone food which is not stored at the correct can be raised or lowered, e.g. if you temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 15: In The Freezer Section
– Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature shown in To freeze fresh food and to store frozen 1 °C steps. food for a long time, a temperature colder than is required. At this – Keeping the button pressed in temperature the growth of adjusts the temperature continually. - Page 16 During normal operation the The appliance is supplied with the temperature displays on the control brightness of the temperature display panel show the average temperature in set as low as possible. However, if the the StayFresh zone and the door is opened, a setting changed or if temperature in the warmest part of the the alarm is sounding, the temperature freezer section.
- Page 17 ^ Press the Super freeze button to save the setting. ^ Press the freezer section On/Off button to come out of the setting mode. The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes.
- Page 18 Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the The alarm system is always active. It temperature in the freezer section does not have to be switched on cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid manually. energy being wasted if the door is left open.
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Page 19: Super Cool
The Super cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly rapidly reduce the temperature as possible. This way the nutritional throughout the StayFresh zone to its value of the food, its vitamin content, lowest setting (depending on the room appearance and taste are not impaired. - Page 20 Switch the Super freeze function on Depending on the amount of food before putting fresh food into the placed in the freezer section, the Super freezer section. freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 30 to 65 hours. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will –...
- Page 21 A temperature of between 0 - 3 °C combined with a high humidity level The coldest areas in the StayFresh provides the optimum storage zone are in the compartments. conditions for fresh food, enabling it to Use the compartments in the StayFresh be kept fresher for longer than in a refrigerator.
- Page 22 ^ To set a humidity level of approx. ^ To set a humidity level of approx. 45 % slide the control for the humidity 90 % slide the control for the humidity controlled compartment over to the controlled compartment over to the left ,.
- Page 23 Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods, and prevent food from drying out and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good Please note that foods rich in protein standards of hygiene.
- Page 24 ^ When loading and unloading items, In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is pull the compartment right out by divided. The front section can be taking hold of it at the back and lifting pushed under the rear section.
- Page 25 To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing – The following types of food capacity for freezing within a 24-hour for freezing: period is given on the data plate...
- Page 26 ^ Make a note of the contents and the – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before date of freezing on the packaging. freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen.
- Page 27 ^ Make sure that the packaging and Use the markers to indicate the type of containers are dry to prevent them food being frozen, and turn the dials to sticking together when frozen. the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the When freezing, make sure that food freezer.
- Page 28 Drinks are best cooled quickly in the The cool pack prevents the refrigerator section using the Super temperature in the freezer rising too cool function. If bottles are, however, quickly in the event of a power cut. placed in the freezer section for rapid Place the cool pack in the upper cooling, make sure they are not left in drawer directly on top of food or to save...
- Page 29 For the automatic ice cube maker to To ensure that the water pipes are operate it must be connected to the thoroughly flushed through before mains water supply. use, ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed.
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Page 30: Freezing Fresh Food
The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes. ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out. If the ice cube maker is switched off, the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezing fresh food and... - Page 31 Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the StayFresh zone free" system. The freezer section whilst in use. These are automatically defrosts automatically. removed and defrosted by the The moisture generated by defrosting appliance.
- Page 32 ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless ^ Switch the appliance off by pressing...
- Page 33 ^ Then take the ice cube drawer out of the appliance and clean it. The ice cubes are formed in a tray ^ Now clean the ice cube tray with hot before they are dropped down into the drawer. water and a little washing up liquid or sterilising fluid.
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Page 34: Super Freeze
The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at least once a year. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. When cleaning the grille, make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way. -
Page 35: Ventilation Gaps
^ Check that the fuse is not defective closed properly. and that the mains fuse has not blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- vice Department. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. - Page 36 ^ the freezer section door has been condition of food in the freezer. If it has opened too frequently, or large defrosted or started to defrost check amounts of fresh food have been put that it is still safe to use, and if so, use it in at once for freezing.
- Page 37 ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of ^ Press the sides of the lamp cover temperature it is advisable not to...
- Page 38 Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off.
- Page 39 In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
- Page 40 1.5 and 6 bar. – The stainless steel hose is 1.5 m long. This may only be lengthened by means of a Miele 1.5 m WPS extension hose. The extension hose is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
- Page 41 Before making plumbing connections, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the mains electricity supply. Connection to the mains water supply should incorporate a mains stopcock with " thread. ^ Connect the stainless steel hose to the stopcock. ^ Ensure that it is screwed into position correctly.
- Page 42 All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in accordance with local and is lost, the plug must not be used until a national safety regulations.
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Page 43: Climate Range
with the risk of food deteriorating and Do not place any appliance which going off. gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase Air at the back of the appliance gets the appliance's energy warm. - Page 44 ^ Remove the cover caps from the The appliance is supplied left hand hinged. If right hand door hinging is opposite side, and fit them into the required, follow the instructions below. empty holes. ^ Open the lower door. First the side section of the handle must be removed: ^ Pull door handle a towards you.
- Page 45 ^ Remove spacer p with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side. ^ Remove plugs q from the door bearing bushes in the doors and refit on the opposite side. ^ Hang the upper door on hinge pin j and then close the appliance door.
- Page 46 In the following illustration the lower ^ Loosely screw the handles to the door is not shown in the closed opposite side of the doors. position to make it easier to see what happens next. The mounting plate must fit snugly to the door housing.
- Page 47 The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit.
- Page 48 Alteration rights reserved / 3404 M.-Nr. 06 434 590 / 00 M.-Nr. 06 434 590 / 00 en / GB KFN 8700 SE ed This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.