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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free 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 M.-Nr. 09 549 060...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........5 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Adjusting the interior fittings ........35 Moving the shelves .
- Page 4 Contents Installation ............63 Location .
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Page 5: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a On/Off sensor for the whole f Sensor for switching between the appliance and On/Off sensor PerfectFresh zone and the freezer for switching the PerfectFresh section zone on and off separately (top = "PerfectFresh" symbol; bottom = "Freezer" symbol) b Super cool and Super freeze sensor g Sensor for setting a higher c Sensor for setting a lower... - Page 6 Guide to the appliance a PerfectFresh zone - Dry compartment a Bottle rack b Adjustable shelf c Active charcoal filter holder b PerfectFresh zone - Humidity controlled compartments d Regulator for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartments e Humidity controlled compartments f Condensate channel and drain hole...
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Page 7: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment. -
Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions
They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. - Page 9 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 10 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger.
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m of room space is required.
- Page 12 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
- Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
- Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use sharp edged objects to – remove frost and ice, – separate frozen foods and remove ice trays. They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it.
- Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Stainless steel appliances Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. The high-quality surface of the door is susceptible to scratching.
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Page 16: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven). - Page 17 How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the doors when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
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Page 18: Switching On And Off
Please observe the relevant the On/Off sensor. instructions in "Cleaning and care". ^ On stainless steel appliances also treat the side panels with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the supplied as soon as you have removed the protective foil. -
Page 19: Switching Off
Switching on and off Cool pack To enable the temperature to get Place the cool pack in the top freezer sufficiently cold inside the drawer. The cool pack will be at its appliance, allow the appliance to most effective after it has been in the run for a few hours before placing freezer for approx. -
Page 20: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time
Switching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the on holiday: "PerfectFresh" symbol goes out. ^ switch the appliance off, The interior lighting will not come on ^ disconnect it from the mains. -
Page 21: Settings Mode
Switching on and off Settings mode Switching the sensor tones on/off Certain settings on the appliance can The sensor tone which sounds each only be selected in the settings mode. time a sensor is touched can be deactivated. How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions. -
Page 22: Activating Or Deactivating The Safety Lock
Switching on and off Activating or deactivating the safety You have now left the settings mode. lock The safety lock indicator will light up The safety lock can be activated to in the temperature display when the prevent the appliance being switched safety lock has been activated. -
Page 23: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the PerfectFresh zone appliance. Micro-organisms will cause The temperature in the PerfectFresh food which is not stored at the correct zone can be raised or lowered, e.g. -
Page 24: Dynamic Cooling
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section – Each subsequent touch of a sensor: changes the setting incrementally. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen – Leaving a finger on the sensor: food for a long time, a temperature of changes the setting continuously. -
Page 25: Temperature Range
The correct temperature The temperature being set will flash in appliance may not reach the lowest the display. temperature. The following information shows in the Temperature display display when the sensors are touched: During normal operation the – Touching a sensor once: the last temperature displays on the control temperature selected flashes. - Page 26 The correct temperature ^ The temperature display brightness can now be changed by touching the X sensor: d 0: Maximum brightness d 1: Reduced brightness d –: Return to menu. The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm the new setting.
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Page 27: Alarm
Alarm Switching the temperature Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the alarm off early temperature in the freezer section If the noise disturbs you, you can cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid switch the alarm off early if you wish. energy being wasted if a door is left open. -
Page 28: Door Alarm
Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than approx. 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section which has the opened door will flash. The alarm will stop and the symbols will go out as soon as the door is closed. -
Page 29: Super Cool And Super Freeze
Super cool and Super freeze 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 off automatically after approx. 6 hours. throughout the PerfectFresh zone to its The appliance will then continue to lowest setting (depending on the room work at normal power. -
Page 30: Super Freeze
Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer Switch the Super freeze function on section. before putting fresh food into the freezer section. Switching off Super freeze This helps food to freeze quickly and Depending on the amount of food retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours placed in the freezer section, the Super... -
Page 31: Storing Food In The Perfectfresh Zone
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone – Aubergines/egg plant, cucumber, Do not store explosive materials in potatoes, peppers/capiscum, the appliance or any products tomatoes, courgettes/zucchini, containing propellants (e.g. spray – Some hard cheeses, e.g. Parmesan. cans). Danger of explosion. When shopping for food If storing food which contains a lot of The freshness of food when first placed fat or oil in the appliance, make sure... - Page 32 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The PerfectFresh zone provides ideal The PerfectFresh zone is divided into storage conditions for fruit, vegetables, two areas: fish, meat and dairy products. Food – In the top dry compartment the stays fresh considerably longer while temperature is between 0 - 3 °C and retaining both flavour and vitamins.
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Page 33: Dry Compartment
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Dry compartment Humidity controlled compartments ,, . The dry compartment is ideal for storing foods which perish easily, such as The humidity controlled compartments have a regulator which is used to adjust – Fish and seafood; the relative humidity. - Page 34 Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.
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Page 35: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves To move the split shelf: ^ Take both halves of the split glass The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. shelf out, ^ Raise the shelf, and pull it forwards slightly until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. - Page 36 Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh zone compartments The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes. ^ Pull out the compartment as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out. Push the runners back in again to avoid injury or damage.
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Page 37: 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 freezes through to the core as your freezer section, check quickly as possible, the maximum –... -
Page 38: 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 foods or drinks in Hints on home freezing the freezer. -
Page 39: Before Placing Food In The Freezer
Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Please note that when removing the ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of drawers, the lowest freezer drawer fresh food, switch on the Super must always remain in the freezer. freeze function some time before When placing food on the glass cold placing the food in the freezer (see... -
Page 40: Freezer Calendar
Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when The freezer calendar on the freezer defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid drawer gives the length of time in from defrosted poultry. Pour it away months which various foods can be and wash the container it was in, the stored for effectively. -
Page 41: Cooling Drinks
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode. When cooling non-carbonated drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst. -
Page 42: Making Ice Cubes
Making ice cubes 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 43: Setting The Water Intake Time For The Ice Cube Maker
Making ice cubes Switching off the ice cube Setting the water intake time maker for the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched The size of the ice cubes produced off independently of the freezer section depends on the water pressure present if you do not want the appliance to and the water intake time which has make any ice cubes. - Page 44 Making ice cubes ^ The length of the water intake time for the ice cube maker can now be adjusted by touching the X sensor: E 1: Shortest water intake time, E 8: Longest water intake time, E – : Return to menu. The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.
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Page 45: Defrosting
Defrosting PerfectFresh zone Freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the PerfectFresh 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 46: Cleaning And Care
^ Switch the appliance off. cause noticeable smearing. ^ Disconnect it from the mains. However, do use Miele stainless ^ Take any food out of the appliance steel conditioning agent to treat the and store it in a cool place. -
Page 47: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories
Remove any soiling on the – Side panels appliance doors and side panels immediately. ^ Use Miele stainless steel conditioning If this is not done, it might become agent to remove any soiling from impossible to remove and could stainless steel surfaces. -
Page 48: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray
Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray The indicator light flashes slowly at first then quickly. Ice cubes freeze in the ice cube tray ^ Push the ice cube drawer in as far as and then drop into the ice cube drawer below. -
Page 49: Ventilation Gaps
Cleaning and care After cleaning If you have used a solution of water ^ Replace all shelves and accessories and washing-up liquid to clean it, in the PerfectFresh zone. discard the ice cubes from the first ^ Place food back in the PerfectFresh three ice cube making processes, as they are not suitable for zone, close the appliance doors,... -
Page 50: Active Charcoal Filters
If you do not have new active charcoal filters, you can order them from your Miele dealer or from Miele. You can switch off the Change active charcoal filter indicator early, if you would prefer not to have the red indicator showing. - Page 51 – and place more active charcoal filters (in holders) in the appliance. Active charcoal filters and holders ^ At the same time, briefly touch the can be obtained from your Miele On/Off sensor (without letting go of dealer or from Miele. the X sensor).
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Page 52: Problem Solving Guide
Contact a qualified ^ The doors have been opened too electrician or Miele. frequently, or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for . . . the door to the freezer section freezing. - Page 53 You can order replacement filters via your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare . . . food has frozen together. Parts Department. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon .
- Page 54 Problem solving guide . . . "dn" appears in the temperature . . . the indicator light on the ice cube display. maker flashes. The demonstration function is activated. The ice cube tray is in its cleaning position (see "Cleaning and care"). ^ Call the Service Department.
- Page 55 ^ 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 temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the...
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Page 56: 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 57: After Sales / Guarantee
For further information on the appliance appliance is under guarantee, please guarantee specific to your country contact please contact Miele. See the end of – your Miele Dealer this booklet for contact details. In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of –... -
Page 58: Note For Test Institutes
Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in The PerfectFresh compartment accordance with the relevant Norms satisfies the requirements of a chill and Directives. compartment to EN ISO 15502. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: –... -
Page 59: Mains Water Connection
Mains water connection Notes on connecting to the Connection to the household water mains water supply supply must comply with current national and local safety regulations Connection to the mains water in the country in which the appliance supply should only be carried out by is being installed. -
Page 60: Connection To The Water Inlet
Before making plumbing A faulty stainless steel hose must connections, ensure the appliance only be replaced by a genuine Miele is disconnected from the mains replacement hose (available from electricity supply. Miele). Make sure that the water hose is suitable for food use. - Page 61 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 all connections are watertight. ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks.
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Page 62: 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 63: Installation
Installation Important. In environments with Do not place any appliance which high humidity condensation can gives off heat, such as a toaster, build up on the exterior of the mini-oven or double burner hob, on appliance. This can cause corrosion top of this appliance There is the of the appliance walls. -
Page 64: Ventilation
Installation Ventilation Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the of the appliance. air inlet and outlet must not be covered ^ Check that all parts at the back of the or blocked in any way. -
Page 65: Levelling The Appliance Door
Installation Levelling the appliance door ^ Ensure that you unscrew adjusting foot c from the hinge plate until it sits on the floor. Then unscrew the foot by a further 90°. -
Page 66: Appliance Dimensions
Installation Appliance dimensions KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs (-2) 1850 mm 600 mm 630 mm* * Dimensions without wall spacers fitted. Appliance depth is increased by approx. 35 mm with the supplied wall spacers fitted. -
Page 67: Installing In A Side-By-Side Combination
However, this appliance has side wall the appliances still needs to be kept heating, and can be installed accessible to complete the side-by-side with certain other Miele installation. appliances. Instructions for moving the Your dealer will be able to advise you appliances once they have been on which models are suitable. -
Page 68: Joining The Two Appliances Together
Installing in a side-by-side combination Joining the two appliances ^ Before starting, peel off any protective foil from the appliance together casing. The following fixing parts are supplied: Installation steps at the front of the appliances ^ Use spanner r supplied to screw in feet (for supporting the appliance doors) a completely. - Page 69 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Remove covers b at the top. ^ Remove the two covers e from the bottom of the appliances. Attaching the connecting plate will align ^ Remove screw f, if present. This the appliances in height and depth. If one of the appliances is higher than the screw is no longer required.
- Page 70 Installing in a side-by-side combination Attaching the connecting panel will Installation steps at the back of the align the appliances in depth. appliances If one of the appliances protrudes further forward than the other, start with the further forward appliance: ^ Fit connecting bracket i onto the top of the sides in the middle.
- Page 71 Installing in a side-by-side combination Installation steps at the front of the appliances ^ Position the front of the long stainless steel trim l in the gap, making sure that it is located above the ^ Screw in middle feet c completely. connecting panel g.
- Page 72 Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Connect both appliances to the electricity supply as described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliances. ^ Appliances with an ice cube maker: Connect the appliance to the mains water supply as described in the operating instructions supplied with Warning.
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Page 73: Aligning The Appliance Door
Installing in a side-by-side combination Aligning the appliance door Align the handles on both doors, if Stainless steel appliances necessary. See "Changing the door (height adjustable door) hinging". The height of the appliance door can be aligned using the bottom hinge plate: ^ Unscrew threaded pin p by a maximum of one turn using allen key... -
Page 74: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging Important Removing the door handles Do not change the door hinging if this appliance is to be installed "side-by-side" with another appliance. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: Two people are needed for changing the door hinging. - Page 75 Changing the door hinging Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door ^ Open the upper door. ^ Slide panel a towards the appliance, and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance. ^ Fit restraining clip b (supplied with ^ Remove panel a from the soft-close the appliance) onto soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed...
- Page 76 Changing the door hinging ^ Remove cover d. Removing the upper door The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a. ^ Gently loosen cover h by carefully inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap. ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket f as far as it will go towards the ^ Remove cover h together with...
- Page 77 Changing the door hinging Caution. The upper door is not Take care not to damage the door secure as soon as the upper hinge seal. plate is removed. If the door seal is damaged, the door will not close properly and ^ Close the upper door.
- Page 78 Changing the door hinging Removing the lower door ^ Close the lower door. ^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards ^ Remove panel a.
- Page 79 Changing the door hinging ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate g off. ^ Unscrew part i from hinge plate g, rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Refit cover cap e in the other hole. ^ Unscrew threaded pin d fully using the allen key supplied.
- Page 80 Changing the door hinging ^ Screw hinge plate g into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. To make it possible to align the door later, do not replace the centre screw at this stage. ^ Important.
- Page 81 Changing the door hinging ^ Insert the soft-close mechanism back ^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d. into the door, starting at the right hand side. ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess.
- Page 82 Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism ^ Then fit the upper door on middle hinge pin i. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Remove cover a from panel b, rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side.
- Page 83 Changing the door hinging Make sure that cover e fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected. ^ Remove retaining clip g. ^ First screw the soft-close mechanism onto the appliance side, then onto the handle side c, pushing it firmly towards the appliance.
- Page 84 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when come into contact with the door seal you refit the handles. The door seal when opening the door, as this will be damaged if the handle is would damage the door seal...
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Page 85: Aligning The Appliance Doors
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing after they have been outer slots in the middle hinge plate: fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do. -
Page 86: Building In The Appliance
Building in the appliance The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run. To match the height of the rest of the kitchen, the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box a. A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance across the entire width of the top box for air to circulate. - Page 88 KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs (-2) en - GB M.-Nr. 09 549 060 / 01...