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Miele KFN 37432 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling
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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with Dynamic cooling
KFN(S) 37432 iD
en - GB
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.
M.-Nr. 09 485 780

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN(S) 37432 iD en - GB 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.

  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Guide to the appliance .
  • Page 4 Contents Storing food in the refrigerator........38 Different storage zones .
  • Page 5 Contents After Sales / Guarantee ..........64 Guarantee .

  • Page 6: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor f For setting the temperature for the whole appliance (X = colder), Selector sensor in settings mode b Optical interface g For confirming a selection (OK (for Service technician use only) sensor) c For selecting the refrigerator and h For setting the temperature...
  • Page 7 Guide to the appliance Symbols Symbol Meaning Function Safety lock Prevents the appliance being switched off, the temperature being altered, Dynamic cooling, Super cool or Super freeze being switched on and settings being entered by mistake. Acoustic signals Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display...
  • Page 8 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelves e Shelves 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...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    The bottle rack can be placed at fingerprints and light soiling from different positions in the appliance. surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet.

  • Page 10: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
  • Page 11 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 incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks.
  • Page 13 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved 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 14 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
  • Page 16 Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 17 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
  • Page 18 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. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.

  • Page 19: 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 20 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.

  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    ^ Immediately after removing the ^ Attach the bottle holder centrally protective foil, treat stainless steel along the rear edge of the bottle surfaces with the Miele stainless steel shelf, as shown. conditioning agent supplied with the appliance. – Cool pack Important.

  • Page 22: Operating The Appliance

    Switching on and off Operating the appliance When the refrigerator door is opened, the interior lighting will come on and the A light touch of the finger on the adjustable shelf LED lighting will sensors is all that is required to operate become brighter until it has reached its this appliance.

  • Page 23: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching off Individual settings can be selected for each section. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock is still activated. ^ Touch the sensor for the section you The temperature will go out and the want to select the settings for.

  • Page 24: To Switch The Refrigerator Section On Again

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer To switch the refrigerator section on again periods of time The refrigerator section can also be If the appliance is not going to be used switched back on again separately. for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ disconnect it from the mains,...

  • Page 25: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the refrigerator section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.

  • Page 26: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator and In normal operation the temperature freezer sections are set independently display shows the average, current of one another. temperature in the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest area of the freezer section.
  • Page 27 The correct temperature The following information shows in the When you have adjusted the display when the sensors are touched: temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and – Touching a sensor once: the last for approx.

  • Page 28: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 12 hours. refrigerator to its lowest setting The appliance will then continue to (depending on the room temperature).

  • Page 29: Super Freeze

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super freeze The appliance will work at full power to lower the temperature in the For optimum results switch on the appliance. Super freeze function before putting fresh food into the freezer. Switching off Super freeze This helps food to freeze quickly and The Super freeze function will switch...

  • Page 30: Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause ^ Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so different temperature zones in the that it lights up yellow.

  • Page 31: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm This appliance has a warning system However, if the temperature in the which ensures that the temperature in freezer section remains above the freezer section cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being -18 °C for a long time, check that the wasted if a door is left open.

  • Page 32: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the alarm off early The alarm will sound if the door is left If the noise disturbs you, you can open for a long time. The alarm symbol switch the alarm off early if you wish. ;...

  • Page 33: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Safety lock 0 Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off automatically deactivated although inadvertently, the alarm symbol ;...

  • Page 34: Acoustic Signals )

    Selecting further settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance has acoustic signals such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you You can switch off the sensor tone or can now select whether the safety the door alarm tone, but you cannot lock is activated or deactivated: 0: the safety lock is deactivated...

  • Page 35: Display Brightness S

    Selecting further settings Display brightness s The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you The display brightness can be altered can now select: in stages from 1 to 3. The default setting 0: sensor tone off;...

  • Page 36: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode ¬ This appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious observance. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you When Sabbath mode is switched on, can now alter the brightness of the the ¬...
  • Page 37 Selecting further settings The selected setting is applied, the ¬ Switching on Sabbath mode symbol flashes. Sabbath mode is switched on. Switching off Sabbath mode ^ Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

  • Page 38: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Different storage zones Warmest area Due to the natural circulation of the air The warmest area is in the top section in the appliance, there are different at the front and in the door. Use this for temperature zones in the refrigerator storing butter and cheese.

  • Page 39: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Food which is not suitable for Do not store explosive materials in storing in the refrigerator the appliance or any products Not all food is suitable for storing in a containing propellants (e.g. spray refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, cans).

  • Page 40: When Shopping For Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator When shopping for food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Food should generally be stored in the appliance is an important factor covered or packaged. This will prevent in determining how long it stays fresh, food smells from affecting other food, and how long it can be kept in the food from drying out, and also any...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Adjustable shelves / shelf Adjustable shelves with LED lighting ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable ^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the shelves.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Fruit and vegetable drawer Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake. (depending on model) The fruit and vegetable drawer is on Adjusting the bottle rack telescopic runners, and can be (depending on model) removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.

  • Page 43: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer section freezes through to the your freezer, check core as quickly as possible, the –...

  • Page 44: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot food or drinks in the Hints on home freezing freezer.

  • Page 45: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Please note that when removing the section drawers, the lowest freezer drawer ^ When freezing more than 22 kg of must always remain in the freezer. fresh food, switch on the Super When placing food on the glass cold freeze function some time before plate make sure it does not obstruct...

  • Page 46: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in defrosted food. Consume defrosted different ways: food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if – in a microwave oven, left for too long.

  • Page 47: Cool Pack

    Freezing and storing food Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. This can help to prolong the storage time. ^ Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section.

  • Page 48: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts This appliance is equipped with a "Frost automatically. free" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the whilst it is in use.

  • Page 49: Cleaning And Care

    – sharp metal scrapers. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short Treat stainless steel surfaces with circuit. Miele stainless steel conditioning agent (see "Guide to the appliance - Optional accessories"). The data plate located inside the Unlike stainless steel cleaning appliance must not be removed.

  • Page 50: Adjustable Shelves / Adjustable Shelves With Led Lighting

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning ^ Switch off the appliance. The display will go out and the cooling system will switch off. If this does not happen the safety lock is active (see "Selecting further settings - Activating or deactivating the lock").

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and Bottle and door shelves accessories The stainless steel trim on the bottle and door shelves is not suitable for The refrigerator section should be cleaning in a dishwasher. cleaned regularly, at least once a month.

  • Page 52: Door Seals

    ^ It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent resoiling.

  • Page 53: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. The left-hand shelf supports have metal discs (contacts) which supply power to the LED lighting. Make sure that the contacts are clean and dry before inserting the shelves with LED lighting.

  • Page 54: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. The following overview is designed to help you resolve these yourself. If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the appliance while waiting for it to be serviced.
  • Page 55 Problem solving guide The compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long, so the temperature in the appliance is dropping. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Set the correct The temperature The temperature inside the temperature setting. inside the appliance appliance is set too low.
  • Page 56 Problem solving guide The compressor is switching on too frequently and for too long, so the temperature in the appliance is dropping. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Uncover the ventilation The compressor The ventilation gaps in the switches on too housing unit are covered or gaps.
  • Page 57 Messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy F0 to F9 appears in ^ Call Miele Service. There is a fault. the display. FE* appears in the ^ Call Miele Service. There is a fault. display.
  • Page 58 Problem solving guide Messages in the display Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Rectify the cause of the The Alarm symbol The temperature in the ; flashes in the alarm. The alarm symbol ; section concerned has goes out and the sensor for display together with risen higher or fallen lower the section concerned...
  • Page 59 ^ Push the shelf in until it clicks into place. ^ Close the door. When the door is opened again the interior lighting will come on. ^ Call Miele Service. If this is not the case, then there is a fault.
  • Page 60 ^ Replace the stainless The LED lighting on the steel trim with LED lighting stainless steel trim is faulty. (available from Miele). Do not remove the lighting cover. If the cover is damaged or needs to be removed due to damage, exercise caution.
  • Page 61 15 minutes if the come on. door is left open. ^ Call Miele Service. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele service technician.
  • Page 62 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The packaging used was e.g. a spoon handle or together. not dry when put into the plastic scraper, to prise it freezer section. apart carefully.

  • Page 63: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise Brrrrr... can 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 64: After Sales / Guarantee

    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.

  • Page 65: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Norms and Directives. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: – Loading plans, – Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions.

  • Page 66: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode r The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "demo mode". In this mode the controls and ^ Place your finger on the X sensor, interior lighting work but the and leave it there. compressor remains switched off.
  • Page 67 Information for dealers Deactivating demo mode The r symbol is lit up in the display. ^ Touch the X or Y sensor, until 0 appears (this means: demo mode is deactivated). ^ Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

  • Page 68: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).

  • Page 69: Installation

    Installation Important. In environments with This appliance must be built in, high humidity condensation can otherwise it could tip up. build up on the exterior of the appliance. This can cause corrosion Side-by-side of the appliance walls. The KFNS 37432 iD fridge freezer has For prevention, it is advisable to two foamed in side-wall heaters install the appliance with sufficient...

  • Page 70: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation – The cross-sectional area for ventilation in the plinth and the Specified ventilation gaps must be housing unit and also beneath the maintained. Otherwise the ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm compressor will come on more throughout to ensure that warm air frequently and for longer, resulting in can be drawn through unhindered.

  • Page 71: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Before installing the appliance ^ Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door, and remove the red safety catch a (depending on model).

  • Page 72: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Before installing the appliance make sure the housing unit is the correct size. Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure the appliance functions correctly. Niche height [mm] Freezer section KFN(S) 37432 iD 1772 – 1788...

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. –...

  • Page 74: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: ^ Open both appliance doors.
  • Page 75 Changing the door hinging If you have put locking pins into the hinges to stop the doors opening too far: ^ Remove the locking pins from the top of the hinges. ^ Remove screws e. ^ Fit bracket i to the opposite side, and loosely fit screws e.
  • Page 76 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Undo ball joint l using a screwdriver downwards on a stable surface.
  • Page 77 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 k onto the hinge and tighten securely. ^ Push doors g and h onto pre-fitted ^ Open out soft-close mechanism j screws e and f, then tighten and hook it into the ball joint.

  • Page 78: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance To install the appliance you will need Two people are needed for installing the following tools: this appliance. ^ The appliance must be installed in stable and correctly aligned kitchen furniture on a level surface. ^ The housing unit must be secured against the risk of tipping.

  • Page 79: Preparing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance The following installation parts are – required for fitting the furniture required door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 80 Building in the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Tip to help you push it into position: Secure a length of string to the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 81 Building in the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove cover f. ^ Secure part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.

  • Page 82: Installing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing Installing the appliance bracket at the top and bottom front ^ Push the appliance into the niche edge of the furniture side wall again. until all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture unit This will create a gap all round of side wall.

  • Page 83: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Press the appliance against the side ^ Push the loose bracket up against of the housing unit on the hinge side. the furniture wall. ^ Secure the appliance in the housing ^ Attach fixing bracket j to the unit by screwing chip board screws housing unit side wall with screw s.
  • Page 84 Building in the appliance For additional stability of the appliance in the unit push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance in between it and the floor of the housing unit. ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required.

  • Page 85: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    The furniture door must be fitted When fitting large or divided furniture correctly and not under tension. doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing brackets should be used. These are available to order from Miele.
  • Page 86 Building in the appliance Carry out the following steps on both doors. Tip: Push the fitting aids b together with the furniture front up to the height adjoining unit furniture doors. ^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
  • Page 87 Building in the appliance ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit the side cover q over the fixing bracket on the hinge side. ^ Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle if required. ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door e.

  • Page 88: Aling The Door

    Building in the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Aling the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the adjusting bolts. ^ Close the door and check the – Side adjustments (X) distance between the door and ^ Slide the furniture door.
  • Page 89 Building in the appliance ^ Drill holes l in the furniture door and fit screws m. ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts Make sure the two metal edges are h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c aligned (Symbol II). on the appliance doors with ring ^ Close both doors.
  • Page 90 Building in the appliance ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The doors must not touch the housing unit. – The seals at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
  • Page 92 Alteration rights reserved / 0813 M.-Nr. 09 485 780 / 00 KFN(S) 37432 iD...

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