Miele KF 889 iDNE-1 Operating And Installation Instructions

Fridge freezer with dynamic cooling and ice maker
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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer
with Dynamic cooling and

ice maker

KF 889 iDNE-1
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 06 175 860

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  • Page 1: Ice Maker

    Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling and ice maker KF 889 iDNE-1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 5 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Freezing and storing food ......... . 25 Maximum freezing capacity.
  • Page 4 Contents Building-in dimensions ..........44 Changing the door hinging .
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance a Super cool button and indicator light f Freezer section temperature display b On button for switching the whole g Temperature selector buttons appliance on and On/Off button for independently for the freezer section switching Upper button: warmer Lower button: colder the refrigerator section on and off c Temperature selector buttons...
  • Page 6 Description of the appliance k Switch for Dynamic cooling l Dynamic cooling fan m Butter and cheese compartment n Interior lighting o Egg tray p Door shelves q Shelves r Bottle rack s Condensate channel and drain hole t Fruit and vegetable containers u Divider* v Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker...
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be...
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Improper use can, however, present which is environmentally friendly. a risk of both personal injury and Although it is flammable, it does not material damage.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to persons could be dangerous and the the mains supply, make sure that manufacturer will not be held liable. the rating on the data plate Ensure current is not supplied to the corresponds to the voltage and appliance while maintenance or repair frequency of the household supply.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions 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. This could result in the frozen food.
  • Page 11: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not block the ventilation gap in the plinth or the top of the Before disposing of an old appliance housing unit as this would appliance, first make the door latch impair the efficiency of the appliance, or lock unusable.
  • Page 12: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site 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).
  • Page 13 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time The temperature display goes out and the cooling process is switched off. If ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and this does not happen, then the safety the accessories with warm water and lock is engaged.
  • Page 15: Safety Lock

    Switching on and off Switching off the alarm The safety lock indicator light must go out in the temperature display. The appliance can now be switched off at any time. Switching off for longer periods of time ^ Press the alarm button. If the appliance is not going to be used The alarm will stop.
  • Page 16: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the freezer It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the For freezing fresh food and storing appliance. Micro organisms will cause frozen food for a long time a food which is not stored at the correct temperature of at least -18 °C is temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 17: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature When pressing the buttons the Temperature range following are shown in the display: The temperature can be adjusted: – When first pressed: The last – in the refrigerator section from 2 °C temperature selected flashes. to 11 °C –...
  • Page 18: Temperature Display Brightness

    The correct temperature The temperature displays flash, if Temperature display brightness – a different temperature is being set, The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display – the temperature in the appliance has set as low as possible. However, if the risen by several degrees, indicating door is opened, a setting changed or if that the appliance is warming up too...
  • Page 19: Alarm

    Alarm Switching on the alarm system 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.
  • Page 20: Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Super cool, super freeze and dynamic cooling Super cool Freezing fresh food The super cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly rapidly reduce the temperature in the as possible. This way the nutritional refrigerator section to its lowest setting. value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not impaired.
  • Page 21: Super Freeze

    Super cool, super freeze and dynamic cooling Super freeze Dynamic cooling Switch the super freeze function on When the Dynamic cooling function is before putting fresh food into the not switched on, the natural circulation freezer. of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the Exceptions: refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will...
  • Page 22: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans).
  • Page 23: Storing Food Correctly

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly 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 standards of hygiene.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Pull the shelf forward as far as it will ^ Replace the door shelf at the go;...
  • Page 25: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Home freezing To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a good freezer freezes through to the core as condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be Hints on home freezing exceeded.
  • Page 26: Packing

    Freezing and storing food – Do not place hot foods or drinks in Before placing food in the freezer the freezer. This causes already ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of frozen food to thaw and increases fresh food, switch on the super freeze the energy consumption function for some time before placing considerably.
  • Page 27: Freezer Calendar

    Freezing and storing food Marker system for frozen food When freezing large items e.g. a turkey or a large joint of meat, the separator Markers serve as a reminder of how plate in between two of the freezer long food has been stored. drawers can be removed to give more Each freezer drawer has two slide room.
  • Page 28: Cooling Drinks

    Freezing and storing food Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a ^ Space the food out loosely on the...
  • Page 29: Ice Cube Maker

    Ice cube maker 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.
  • Page 30 Ice cube maker Switching off the ice cube maker 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.
  • Page 31: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the refrigerator section free" system. The freezer section whilst it is in use. These are defrosts automatically. automatically removed and defrosted The moisture generated in the by the appliance.
  • Page 32: Cleaning And Care

    The data plate located inside the A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from appliance must not be removed. It the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, contains information which is which is suitable for cleaning surfaces required in the event of a service such as stainless steel, glass, plastic call.
  • Page 33: Ventilation Gaps

    Cleaning and care ^ Empty the ice cube drawer. The ice cube maker will begin to produce ice cubes again after a ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice maximum of 6 hours. cube maker and hold it pressed in for approx.
  • Page 34: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. ^ Place food back in the refrigerator section, close the doors, and switch the appliance on. ^ Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
  • Page 35: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Check that the fuse is not defective section will need defrosting. and that the mains fuse has not blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- . . . food has frozen together. vice Department. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon .
  • Page 36 Problem solving guide ^ Press the alarm button whilst " nA " is . . . the alarm sounds and the lit up in the display. temperature display for the freezer section flashes. The temperature display will show the The freezer section temperature has warmest temperature recorded in the risen above the set temperature freezer section during the power cut.
  • Page 37 If you still cannot remedy the fault this is applicable. having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the...
  • Page 38: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 39: Service Department

    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: Mains Water Connection

    – The stainless steel hose is 1.5 m long. This may only be lengthened correctly. by means of a Miele extension hose. Before using the appliance for the first This extension hose is available from time the water inlet pipe should be...
  • Page 41 Mains water connection ^ The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back. ^ Ensure that the hose is fitted correctly and that it is water tight. ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks.
  • Page 42: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) 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.
  • Page 43: Installation

    The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space Location for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation. This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated room.
  • Page 44: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Door dimensions in mm Appliance Freezer section Refrigerat or section KF 889 ... 1012 The break between the furniture doors must suit the break between the appliance doors!
  • Page 45: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Open the upper door of the Before building the appliance in decide on the door hinging. If left hand door appliance a little, and push it hinging is required follow these upwards and outwards a little together with hinge plate c.
  • Page 46 Changing the door hinging ^ Take cover cap k off fixing bracket l and unscrew it. It is used later on the other side for securing the appliance into the housing niche. ^ Unscrew hinge plate e, rotate it 180°, and fit it onto the opposite side: Screw the outside screw f in only half way on the opposite side.
  • Page 47: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance All building in instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. Aligning the housing unit ^ Fit cover strip a into position, so that it is flush with the door opening side.
  • Page 48 Building in the appliance Building in A gap of 43 mm must be maintained ^ Push the appliance into the niche. between the appliance and the Make sure that the mains cable does housing unit on the hinge side. not get trapped. (Marked X on the drawing) ^ Screw fixing bracket a back on (if this has not already been done).
  • Page 49: Fitting A Furniture Door

    Building in the appliance ^ Secure the appliance in the housing ^ Secure the appliance to the top of the unit using the short 4 x 14 mm housing unit using the short 4 x 14 screws b through the bottom hinge mm screws i through the cover strip plates and then tighten them up.
  • Page 50 Building in the appliance ^ Using the 4 x 14 mm screws d fit the coupling guides to the furniture door. Ensure that the distance marked d (= thickness of housing unit wall + 3 mm) to the outer edge of the furniture door is maintained.
  • Page 52 Alteration rights reserved / 1905 M.-Nr. 06 175 860 / 03 en - GB KF 889 iDNE-1...

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