Problem Solving Guide - Miele KFN 37692 iDE Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide

Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily
remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be
needed.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,
and to correct it.
To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door
while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
Problem
The appliance is not
getting cold, the interior
lighting does not come
on when the door is
opened, and the display
is not lit up.
The compressor comes
on less and less often
and for shorter periods
of time.
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Cause and remedy
The appliance is not switched on and the mains
connection symbol  is lit up in the display.
 Switch the appliance on.
The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly.
 Insert the plug correctly into the socket. The mains
connection symbol  appears in the display
when the appliance is switched off.
Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. There
could be a fault with the appliance, the household
electrical wiring or another electrical appliance.
 Contact a qualified electrician or Miele.
Not a fault. The temperature setting is too high.
 Adjust the temperature.
 Check the temperature again after 24 hours.
The food begins to defrost.
The room temperature is too low for this appliance.
If the room temperature is too low, the compressor
will run less frequently. This may cause the freezer to
become too warm.
 See the information in "Installation – "Location".
 Increase the temperature of the room.