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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge-freezer
with PerfectFresh zone
and DynamicCooling
KFN 9758 iD-3
en - AU
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. 09 029 500

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge-freezer with PerfectFresh zone and DynamicCooling KFN 9758 iD-3 en - AU 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: Table Of Contents

    Miele{home ........
  • Page 3 Contents Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone compartments ..... . 27 The dry compartment ..........27 The humidity-controlled compartment .
  • Page 4 Contents Installation ............50 Location .

  • Page 5: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance f Master switch for switching a On/Off button for switching the the whole appliance on and off refrigerator section / PerfectFresh zone on and off separately. g Freezer section temperature display b Refrigerator section temperature h Freezer section display temperature selector buttons c Refrigerator section...
  • Page 6 Guide to the appliance a DynamicCooling fan b Adjustable shelves c PerfectFresh zone, dry compartment d Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment e PerfectFresh zone, humidity controlled compartment f Butter and cheese compartment/ Egg tray g Interior lighting h Universal container i Bottle divider*...

  • Page 7: Miele{Home

    Miele{home Optional accessories The Miele|home system offers you the possibility to call up information about your fridge-freezer combination: if the temperature alarm goes off, if there is a power cut or another fault message appears, the status of the appliance is sent directly to the Miele|home system.

  • Page 8: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if are environmentally friendly for disposal handled or disposed of incorrectly, and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This appliance complies with all This appliance is intended for relevant legal safety requirements. domestic use only for the cool storage Improper use of the appliance can, of food and drinks as well as for storing however, present a risk of both deep frozen food, freezing fresh food personal injury and material...

  • Page 10: Technical Safety

    In the event of any damage: If the connection cable is faulty it - avoid open fires and anything which must only be replaced by a Miele creates a spark, approved service technician to protect - disconnect from the mains, the user from danger.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Safe operation of the appliance is Do not connect the appliance to the only assured if it has been installed and mains electricity supply by an extension connected in accordance with these lead. operating and installation instructions. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Do not store explosive materials in Do not use sharp edged objects to the appliance or any products – remove frost and ice, containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may – separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.

  • Page 13: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient Before disposing of an old temperatures), and should not be used appliance, first make the door latch or outside this range. The climate range lock unusable.

  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near a heat source Situated near a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven).

  • Page 15: Switching On And Off

    Important! Each time the Original allow the appliance to run for a few Miele Care product for stainless steel hours before placing food in it. is used, it forms a protective film against dirt and water.

  • Page 16: To Switch The Refrigerator Section/Perfectfresh Zone Off Separately

    Switching on and off Safety lock The refrigerator section is switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety You can secure the appliance against lock has been activated. unwanted switching off with the safety lock. To switch the refrigerator section/PerfectFresh zone off Activating or deactivating the safety separately...

  • Page 17: 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 ^ Press the master switch on the on holiday: right-hand side of the control panel to ^ switch the appliance off, come out of the setting mode.

  • Page 18: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature DynamicCooling It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the The DynamicCooling fan automatically appliance. Micro-organisms will cause switches on when the cooling system food which is not stored at the correct for the refrigerator switches on.

  • Page 19: Setting The Temperature In The Refrigerator Section / Freezer Section

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the display, as it will take this long for the display to give an accurate reading. If, refrigerator section / freezer after this time, the temperature is still section too high or too low, you will need to Use the two buttons underneath the adjust it again.

  • Page 20: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display During normal operation, the temperature displays on the control panel show the temperature in the ^ Press one of the temperature selector middle of the refrigerator section and buttons repeatedly until a appears the temperature in the warmest part of in the display.

  • Page 21: Temperature Display Brightness

    The correct temperature Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible. However, if the ^ Press the master switch on the right door is opened, a setting changed or if hand side of the control panel to the alarm is sounding, the temperature come out of the setting mode.

  • Page 22: Alarm

    Alarm Activating 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. manually.

  • Page 23: Supercool And Superfreeze

    SuperCool and SuperFreeze SuperCool SuperFreeze The SuperCool function can be used to Switch the SuperFreeze function on rapidly reduce the temperature in the before putting fresh food into the refrigerator section to its lowest setting freezer. (depending on the room temperature). This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours Switching on SuperCool...
  • Page 24 SuperCool and SuperFreeze Switching off SuperFreeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section, the SuperFreeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 30 to 60 hours. The SuperFreeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power.

  • Page 25: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones – pre-packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it Due to the natural circulation of the air should be kept at a temperature of in the appliance, there are different approx.

  • Page 26: Food Which Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator

    Using the refrigerator efficiently Food which should not be Storing food correctly stored in a refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for refrigeration at section (there are some exceptions to temperatures below 5 °C.

  • Page 27: Using The Perfectfresh Zone

    Using the PerfectFresh zone Food is stored in the PerfectFresh zone The closer the storage humidity is to the at lower temperature than in the moisture content of the food, the crisper conventional refrigerator section. The and fresher the food remains over a humidity in the PerfectFresh zone can longer period, as the water content of be regulated to provide the correct...

  • Page 28: The Humidity-Controlled Compartment

    Using the PerfectFresh zone Setting , = low humidity. Always keep these foods covered or wrapped. The regulator opens the openings to Exception: Meat (The surface of the the compartment and the air within is meat dries out slightly, helping to able to escape.
  • Page 29 Using the PerfectFresh zone Examples of fruit and vegetables which produce a large amount of this natural gas are: Apples, apricots, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums, avocados, figs, blueberries, melons and beans. Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are: Kiwis, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels...
  • Page 30 Using the PerfectFresh zone If you are not satisfied with the results of your stored food (e.g. food loses firmness and wilts shortly after placing in the appliance), keep in mind the following instructions: ^ Only place fresh food in the appliance as the initial condition of the food is crucial to maintaining freshness.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Adjusting The Condiment Tray/Bottle Shelf

    Adjusting the interior fittings PerfectFresh zone To replace the compartment, compartments ^ place it back on the fully extended runners. The compartments in the PerfectFresh zone are on telescopic rails, and can ^ Push the compartment back into the be removed for filling, emptying or appliance until it clicks into position.

  • Page 33: Universal Container

    Adjusting the interior fittings Universal container Moving the bottle divider (depending on model) (depending on model) The universal container can be used The bottle divider can be moved to the both to store and serve food. left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut.

  • Page 34: 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, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...

  • Page 35: Home Freezing

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

  • Page 36: Before Placing Food In The Freezer

    Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the When freezing, make sure that food date of freezing on the packaging. already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen Before placing food in the freezer as this could cause the frozen food ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of to begin to defrost.

  • Page 37: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Ice cubes Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in a microwave oven, – in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ^ Fill the ice tray three quarters full with – at room temperature, water and place it on the bottom of –...

  • Page 38: Freezer Tray

    Freezing and storing food Freezer tray Cool pack The freezer tray is useful for freezing The cool pack prevents the small items such as berries, herbs and temperature in the freezer rising too vegetables. They can be frozen quickly in the event of a power cut. individually and therefore maintain their Place the cool pack in the top drawer of shape when defrosted.

  • Page 39: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section PerfectFresh zone This appliance is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on defrosts automatically. the back wall of the refrigerator section and the PerfectFresh zone whilst in use. The moisture generated in the You do not need to remove this, as it appliance collects on the condenser...

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    In order to take care of the stainless surfaces of your appliance, do not steel surfaces on the appliance, use use: the Original Miele Care product for – cleaning agents containing soda, stainless steel (available from Miele ammonia, acids or chlorides, or at www.miele.com.au).

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care ^ Reconnect the stainless steel panel Before cleaning to the butter and cheese ^ Switch off the appliance. compartment in the reverse order ^ Disconnect the appliance from the after cleaning. mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or Cleaning the interior and disconnect the mains fuse or remove...

  • Page 42: Ventilation Gaps

    ^ Replace all shelves and accessories ^ Remove any soiling on stainless steel in the refrigerator section. surfaces with the Original Miele Care ^ Reconnect the appliance to the product for stainless steel. electricity supply and switch it on.

  • Page 43: Problem Solving Guide

    Wait a few minutes and then try again. It should now open without ^ Check whether the mains fuse has force. tripped. If it has, contact Miele.
  • Page 44 There is a fault. Call Miele..food has frozen together..the SuperFreeze indicator light Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon...
  • Page 45 Check the condition of the food in the lighting is defective. freezer. If it has defrosted or started to ^ Call Miele. defrost, check that it is still safe to use and, if so, use it as soon as possible.
  • Page 46 ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the...

  • Page 47: 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 48: After Sales

    You will find the address and telephone number of Miele on the back cover of the manual. When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.

  • Page 49: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE All electrical work should be carried out EARTHED by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an AC single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply.

  • Page 50: Installation

    Installation with the risk of food deteriorating and To avoid a hazard due to instability going off or frozen food defrosting. of the appliance, it must be installed in accordance with these Ventilation instructions. Air at the back of the appliance gets warm.

  • Page 51: Before Installation

    All the necessary parts are supplied or ^ On no account should the spacers can be ordered from Miele. be removed from the back of the appliance. These ensure the gap required between the back of the appliance and the wall is maintained.

  • Page 52: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions Freezer section height Niche height KFN 9758 iD-3 1772 - 1788...

  • Page 53: 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. For example, if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, the opening angle can be limited to 90°.

  • Page 54: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Unscrew fixing screws e completely, Before building the appliance in, you will need to decide on which side the and loosely screw them in at the top, door is to be hinged. If left hand door middle and bottom on the opposite hinging is required, follow the side of the appliance.
  • Page 55 Changing the door hinging ^ Undo ball joint d using a spanner ^ Replace caps a in the vacant holes and remove it. on the opposite side. ^ Stand the appliance doors up one by To secure the soft-close mechanism one, and slacken the hinges at the ^ Place the two doors with the outer front (the hinges remain open).
  • Page 56 Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the doors onto the pre-fitted screws, and push the doors inwards. ^ Tighten the screws at the top, middle and bottom securely. ^ Replace covers a, b and c. ^ Then replace caps d in the vacant holes.

  • Page 57: Building In The Appliance

    The unit corners must be at right angles, as KFN 9758 iD-3 otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance. Fitting a door which is heavier than the maximum permitted could damage the hinges.
  • Page 58 Building in the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the Preparing the appliance way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. With 16 mm thick unit walls: ^ Slide cover strip a into the holder as shown, with the bumps facing downwards.
  • Page 59 Building in the appliance ^ Open both appliance doors. ^ Fit cover k onto fixing bracket l. ^ Secure fixing bracket l to the bottom of the appliance with screws m (M5 x 15). ^ Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip n.
  • Page 60 Building in the appliance Building in the appliance On furniture with door fittings (e.g. stubs, seals etc) the dimension of these must be taken into account when making sure there is a gap all round of 42 mm. ^ Pull the appliance forwards by the dimension of the door fitting to keep the gap at 42 mm all round.

  • Page 61: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Press the appliance against the ^ Loosen screws b on the top and housing unit on the hinge side. bottom fixing brackets c. ^ To fix the appliance to the housing ^ Press fixing bracket c against the unit at the top and bottom, screw the side wall and tighten screws b.

  • Page 62: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    Building in the appliance ^ Break off the protruding end of bottom cover e. It is no longer required. ^ Fit angled cover g onto bottom fixing bracket c. ^ Close the appliance doors. Fitting the furniture doors ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door.
  • Page 63 Building in the appliance Securing the appliance doors to the furniture doors: ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts h. ^ Drill fixing holes a in the furniture ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the doors and screw in the 4 x 14 mm adjusting bolts.
  • Page 64 Building in the appliance ^ Replace top cover i, and snap it into place. ^ Close both of the doors, and align ^ Replace side covers j, making sure them with the neighbouring furniture they snap into place. doors. ^ Replace side covers k, making sure ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts they snap into place.
  • Page 65 Building in the appliance 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. ^ To double check place a torch in the appliance and close the doors.
  • Page 68 Alteration rights reserved / 4810 M.-Nr. 09 029 500 / 00 KFN 9758 iD-3...

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