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Miele KFN 9755 IDE Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele KFN 9755 IDE Operating And Installation Instructions

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KFN 9755 iDE
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 07 938 590

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-Freezer Combination KFN 9755 iDE en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 938 590...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the refrigerator efficiently ........
  • Page 3 Contents Cleaning and Care ..........27 Cleaning the interior and accessories .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Before installation or use check the machine for any visible damage. A damaged machine is dangerous. Contact the Miele Service Department. Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g., danger of overheating).
  • Page 5 This appliance must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions. Installation and repair work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. Installation must comply with local plumbing regulations and state laws.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as: – shops, offices and similar work environments – by customers in hotels, motels, Bed &...

  • Page 7: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes. Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC's are believed to harm stratospheric ozone. If you intentionally release this CFC...

  • Page 8: Guide To The Fridge-Freezer Combination

    Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination On/Off button for the refrigerator section Temperature display for the refrigerator section Temperature selection buttons for the refrigerator section (+ warmer; – colder) Super button and indicator light for the refrigerator section DynaCool button (dynamic cooling)
  • Page 9 Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination DynaCool fan (Dynamic cooling) Hinged door shelf Bottle rack Adjustable door shelves Interior lighting Adjustable interior shelves Condensate channel and drain hole Universal container Fruit and vegetable drawers Divider Bottle shelf Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker Freezer drawers with calendar...

  • Page 10: Before Use

    ^ Carefully remove the protective foil. Cleaning and care ^ After removing the protective foil, treat stainless steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent supplied with the appliance (available to re-order from www.mieleusa.com). Important! Each time it is used, the...

  • Page 11: Turning The Appliance On/Off

    Turning the appliance on/Off Turning the refrigerator section off The refrigerator section can be turned off separately while the freezer section remains on, e.g. during vacation. ^ Press the On/Off button on the left side of the control panel until the temperature display for the refrigerator section goes out.

  • Page 12: Preparing Your Appliance For An Extended Vacation

    Before use Preparing your Appliance for an Extended Vacation If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended time (for example, during a vacation) some precautions should be taken. ^ Shut off the water supply line, (several hours before switching off the appliance) ^ Take all food out of the appliance ^ Turn the appliance off at the main...

  • Page 13: Setting The Temperature

    Setting the temperature Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set independently using the temperature selection buttons. + button: increases the temperature...

  • Page 14: Temperature Displays

    Temperature displays During normal operation, the temperature display shows the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section. If the temperatures in the appliance are not in the possible temperature display range, dashes will flash in the temperature displays.
  • Page 15 Temperature display brightness The brightness of the temperature display is factory-set to the lowest setting. However when the door is opened, a setting is changed or an alarm is triggered, the temperature display will appear very bright. ^ Hold down the Super button for the freezer for approx.

  • Page 16: Alarm

    Alarm The appliance is equipped with an alarm system, to ensure that the temperature does not rise unnoticed. The alarm system is always operational, it does not need to be turned on. If the temperature becomes too warm, the alarm sounds and the temperature display for the freezer section flashes.

  • Page 17: Using The Super And Dynacool Functions

    Using the Super and DynaCool functions Super function The Super function is used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections to their lowest settings (depending on the room temperature). When used with the refrigerator the Super function is ideal for the rapid cooling of drinks and refrigerating large quantities of food.

  • Page 18: Dynacool M

    See "Using the refrigerator efficiently". If you are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at one time, the DynaCool function is recommended. This will help to distribute the temperature evenly throughout the cavity so all food will be chilled to about the same temperature.

  • Page 19: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Coldest area The coldest area in the refrigerator section is directly above the fruit and vegetable drawers. Use these cold areas in the refrigerator for all highly perishable foods, such as: – fish, meat, poultry, – deli meats, store-bought meals, –...

  • Page 20: Using The Freezer Efficiently

    Using the freezer efficiently Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that food is frozen thoroughly, the maximum freezing capacity should not be exceeded. See the data plate: "Freezing capacity...lb/kg/24 hrs". Freezing food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. This helps maintain the nutritional value, vitamin content, appearance and taste of the food.

  • Page 21: Freezer Calendar

    Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – at room temperature, – in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold), – in a steam oven.

  • Page 22: Freezer Tray

    Using the freezer efficiently Cooling drinks quickly To cool drinks quickly, turn on the Super function for the freezer. See "Super" for more information. Do not leave bottles in the freezer for more than 1 hour, closed containers could burst. Freezer tray The freezer tray can be used to freeze small items such as berries, herbs and...

  • Page 23: Ice Cube Maker

    For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it must be connected to the household water supply. See "Plumbing". Turning on ^ Turn the appliance on. ^ Open the top left drawer of the freezer section. ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker.

  • Page 24: Automatic Defrost

    Automatic defrost Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically. During normal operation, condensate and frost can form on the rear wall of the refrigerator and drawers. You do not need to remove this build-up, it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the heat generated by the appliance.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food: ^ Lift the shelf, pull it forwards slightly, until the notch at the side is in line with the shelf support. It can now be moved up or down as desired.

  • Page 26: Moving The Adjustable Door Shelves

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the adjustable door shelves ^ Lift the shelf up and out of the stainless steel frame. ^ Push the stainless steel frame up and remove, by pulling it forward. ^ Replace the frame at the desired height.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Care

    Treat stainless steel surfaces with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent (available from Miele or www.mieleusa.com). Unlike stainless steel cleaning agents, the conditioning agent does not contain any abrasive substances and will gently remove soiling.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    (in the top of the door), proceed as follows: ^ Take the butter and cheese compartment out of the refrigerator section. ^ Open the lid of the compartment. The stainless steel trim is a tight fit across the plastic lid and will require sufficient force to detach it.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Leave the door open to air the appliance for a short while. ^ Use the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent to remove any soiling from stainless steel surfaces. ^ It is important to treat the stainless...

  • Page 30: Ventilation Slits

    After cleaning ^ Return all shelves, drawers and accessories. ^ Place food back in the refrigerator section, close the appliance door, insert the plug in the power outlet and turn the appliance on. ^ Turn on the Super function for the freezer to cook the freezer section quickly.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    Check that the plug is correctly inserted in the power outlet. Reset the circuit breaker. If the breaker trips again the appliance or the outlet may be defective. Contact Miele or a qualified electrician. See "Setting the temperature". The Super function automatically turns off after: Refrigerator: approx.
  • Page 32 The appliance will not turn off. The safety lock has been activated. (See "Safety Lock".) The interior lighting of the refrigerator section is not working. Do not remove the cover. Should the cover be damaged or need to be removed due to damage, exercise caution. There are lasers in the lighting (laser beam class 1M) which you should avoid looking at directly.
  • Page 33 Check the display again about 6 hours after turning it on. A fault code of "F0" to "F5" appears in one of the temperature displays. A fault has occurred. Contact Miele Technical Service. The Super indicator light for the freezer section and the temperature display are both flashing.
  • Page 34 The ice cube maker is not turned on. The water supply is not open. The indicator light on the ice cube maker is flashing. A fault has occurred. Contact Miele Technical Service. ^ Press the alarm off button while "nA" is lit in the display.
  • Page 35 The appliance is making noises. Issue Possible fault Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the compressor. This noise 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 36: After Sales Service

    Miele Service department, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthorized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home.

  • Page 37: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.

  • Page 38: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc., are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.

  • Page 39: Plumbing

    All plumbing work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. The water quality must conform to country requirements for drinking water. – The appliance is only suitable for connection to the cold water supply.
  • Page 40 Plumbing ^ Open the water supply slowly and check the water system for leaks. ^ The appliance can now be connected to the electrical supply (see "Electrical connection"). Before using the appliance for the first time the water pipe should be purged of air by a qualified person.

  • Page 41: Electrical Connection

    If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service. U1-800-999-1360 V1-800-565-6435 Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a...

  • Page 42: Installation

    Installation Have the appliance installed by a qualified technician, according to the enclosed installation instructions. WARNING This appliance is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent it from tipping forward. Installation site The appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. Do not install the appliance: - outdoors - in an environment with dripping...

  • Page 43: Ventilation Grill

    Ventilation grill During construction the ventilation grill can be built-in. ^ Cut an opening into the plinth shown in the illustration above. ^ Place the ventilation grill cut-out. ^ Slide the clips , from the back, into the ventilation grill until the hooks connect with the plinth.
  • Page 44 ^ Un-install the old hinges; they are no longer necessary, the custom door panel will be mounted on the appliance door. All necessary parts are included with the appliance or can be ordered from Miele.

  • Page 45: Dimensions

    Dimensions Freezer section height (A) Niche height (B) KFN 9755 iDE 27 3/8" 69 3/4" - 70 3/8" (695 mm) (1772 mm - 1788 mm)

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are pre-adjusted so that the appliance doors can be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason the hinges can be adjusted to accommodate this. For example, if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, the opening angle can be limited to 90°.
  • Page 47 Before installing the appliance, you will need to decide which side of the door you would like hinged. For and left-handed door hinge, follow the instructions below. Tools needed: – a Philips head screwdriver, – a flathead screwdriver, – various sizes of Torx screwdrivers, –...
  • Page 48 Adjusting the door hinges Removing the door damper ^ With its exterior facing downwards, place the appliance door on a stable surface. ^ Carefully push the tension spring outward with a screwdriver. Caution! When uninstalled the door damper will snap shut. ^ Unscrew the mounting plate remove the door damper downwards.
  • Page 49 Fastening the door damper ^ With its exterior facing downwards, again place the appliance door on a stable surface. ^ Screw the ball joint damper to the new mounting hole. ^ Push the tension spring ^ Screw the mounting plate hinge.

  • Page 50: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance All the installation instructions are for a right-hinged appliance door. If you have converted the appliance door to hinge on the left, you will need to adapt the instructions accordingly. To install the appliance you will need the following tools: –...

  • Page 51: Preparing The Appliance

    Preparing the appliance ^ Push the cover strip facing downwards) into the central slot, and use the nubs to hook it into the keyhole slots ^ Ensure that the power cord socket remains easily accessible even after the appliance is installed. ^ Screw the supplied mounting brackets into the pre-drilled holes...
  • Page 52 Installing the appliance ^ Open the appliance doors. ^ Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the cover from the upper edge of the appliance. ^ Fit the cover onto the mounting bracket ^ Using the screws (M5 x 15), screw the mounting angle part of the appliance.
  • Page 53 Installing the appliance – For 5/8" (16 mm) cabinetry walls: The spacers lie flush on the upper and lower front edge of the cabinetry side wall – For 3/4" (19 mm) cabinetry walls: The front edges of the hinges above and below are flush with the front edge of the cabinetry side wall ^ Check again to see whether the...
  • Page 54 Installing the appliance Securing the appliance to the space ^ Push the hinged side of the appliance to the cabinetry wall. ^ To secure the appliance at the top and bottom to the cabinetry, screw the long particle board screws 3/16"...

  • Page 55: Mounting The Cabinetry Doors

    ^ Snap off the excess from the lower cover . It is no longer needed. ^ Fit the bracket cover lower mounting bracket ^ Close the appliance doors. Mounting the cabinetry doors ^ Adjust the space between the appliance door and the mounting rail to 5/16"...
  • Page 56 Installing the appliance ^ Hang the cabinetry door on the adjustment bolts ^ Screw the nuts loosely onto the adjustment bolts. ^ Close the door and check the door clearance to the adjacent cabinetry doors. ^ Align the cabinetry door with the adjacent cabinetry doors: For side alignment X, move the cabinetry door, and for height...
  • Page 57 ^ Close both the doors and align them to the adjacent cabinetry doors. ^ Tighten the nuts on the appliance doors using a combination wrench while holding the adjustment bolts still with a flathead screwdriver. ^ The cover strip must not protrude, it must be completely inside in the installation space.
  • Page 58 Installing the appliance Check the following to confirm that the appliance has been correctly installed: – The doors close properly. – The doors do not touch the cabinetry body. – The seal at the upper corner of the side with the handle contacts tightly. ^ To verify this, place a lighted flashlight in the appliance and close the appliance doors.
  • Page 60 Alteration rights reserved / 3611 M.-Nr. 07 938 590 / 00 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION.

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