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Miele KFN 37232 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and installation instructions
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. 10 643 840

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions 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. 10 643 840...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy.....................  14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Optional accessories..................... 18 Switching on and off ...................  19 Before using for the first time ................19 Switching off for longer periods of time ..............
  • Page 3 Contents Freezing and storing food...................  34 Maximum freezing capacity .................. 34 Freezing fresh food....................34 Storing frozen food....................34 Home freezing ....................... 35 Using accessories ....................38 Adjusting the interior fittings.................. 38 Defrosting...................... 39 Cleaning and care .................... 40 Cleaning agents..................... 40 Preparing the appliance for cleaning..............
  • Page 4 Contents Installing the appliance.................. 65 Fitting the furniture doors ..................73...

  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Incorrect use of the appliance for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. 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 improper or in- correct use of the appliance.
  • Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions  The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 7 In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 8  If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised 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 9 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 10  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-...
  • Page 11 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 or defrost this ap- pliance.
  • Page 12 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 them- selves in and endangering their lives. ...

  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    / recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap- pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons- ible (by law, depending on country) for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed...

  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Installation / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radi- (radiator, oven).
  • Page 15 How to save energy Normal energy consump- Increased energy con- tion sumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.

  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel  Controls, refrigerator section  Main On/Off switch for the whole appliance a On/Off switch for the refrigerator sec-  Controls, freezer section tion b Temperature selector button d Temperature selector button c Super cool button e Super freeze button (automatic temperature distribution)  Alarm off button  Display...
  • Page 17 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Interior lighting d Door shelf / Egg tray e Adjustable shelf f Bottle shelf g Fruit and vegetable drawer h Condensate channel and drain hole i Freezer drawers This drawing is for illustration purposes only.

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil- Optional accessories ters with holder A range of useful Miele accessories and Charcoal filters neutralise unpleasant care products are available for your ap- odours in the refrigerator section for im- pliance.

  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Accessories Before using for the first time - Bottle holder Packaging material The flexible ribs grip the bottles se-  Remove all packaging material from curely when the door is opened and the inside of the appliance. closed.
  • Page 20 Switching on and off Switching on Switching off To enable the temperature to get suffi- ciently cold inside the appliance, allow it to run for approx. 2 hours before placing food in it.  To switch off the freezer section and Do not place food in the freezer sec- the refrigerator section, press and tion until the temperature is at least...

  • Page 21: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off for longer peri- back on again ods of time The refrigerator section can also be  If, during a long absence, the ap- switched back on again separately. pliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance.

  • Page 22: The Correct Temperature

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

  • Page 23: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature The displayed temperature will flash, Temperature display if a different temperature is set. In normal operation the temperature The required temperature in the display either shows the required freezer section temperature display temperature in the refrigerator sec- and the alarm symbol ...

  • Page 24: Setting The Temperature In The Refrigerator / Freezer Sections

    The correct temperature Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections The temperature can be adjusted: – in the refrigerator section from 1 °C to 9 °C – in the freezer section from -15 °C to -26 °C. The temperatures for the refrigerator section and the freezer section can be adjusted using the relevant button for setting the temperature.

  • Page 25: Using Super Cool And Super Freeze

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching on Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).  Press the Super cool button. Super cool is particularly recommended The Super cool ...

  • Page 26: Super Freeze Function

    Using Super cool and Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Super freeze function The Super freeze function will switch it- Switch on Super freeze before putting self off automatically after approx. fresh food into the freezer. 65 hours. The Super freeze  symbol This helps food to freeze quickly and re- will go out and the appliance will run at tain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours and...

  • Page 27: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a  If the temperature in the freezer warning system which ensures that the remains above -18 °C for a long temperature in the freezer cannot rise time, check that the frozen food has unnoticed and to avoid energy being not started to defrost.

  • Page 28: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Activating or deactivating the lock Settings mode The lock can be activated to prevent Settings mode is used for activating the appliance being switched off by and deactivating the safety lock. mistake. Activating or deactivating the  –...
  • Page 29 Selecting further settings – To deactivate the lock  Press the Super freeze button for ap- prox. 5 seconds. The lock symbol  and the Menu sym- bol  will light up and   will start flash- ing in the display. Settings mode is now activated. ...

  • Page 30: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section  This appliance has automatic Dynamic Danger of explosion. cooling, which helps to keep an even Do not store explosive materials in temperature when the fan is running, the appliance or any products con- making the difference between the taining propellants (e.g.

  • Page 31: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator sec- Food should generally be stored tion covered or packaged in the refriger- ator section. This will prevent food Not all food is suitable for refrigeration smells from affecting other food, food at temperatures below 5°C as some from drying out, and also any cross-...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf / Moving the shelves bottle shelf The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. Risk of injury! Only move door shelves / bottle shelves when they are empty. ...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the bottle rack Moving the charcoal filters The bottle rack is available as an op- Charcoal filters and a KKF-FF (Active tional accessory (see "Accessories - AirClean) holder are available as op- optional accessories"). tional accessories (see "Accessories - optional accessories").

  • 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 – Placing hot foods or drinks in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze fresh food which is in a frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before pla- Hints on home freezing cing them in the freezer.
  • Page 36 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer - Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate)  When freezing more than 1 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super Ensure ventilation slots at the back freeze function for some time before of the freezer section are always free placing the food in the freezer (see from obstruction.
  • Page 37 Freezing and storing food Defrosting Food group Storage time Frozen food can be defrosted in differ- (Months) ent ways: Ice cream 2 to 6 – in a microwave oven, Bread, baked goods 2 to 6 – in an oven using "Fan heat" or the "Defrost"...

  • Page 38: Using Accessories

    Freezing and storing food Adjusting the interior fittings  Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted Removing the drawers and glass food as soon as possible as it will plates from the freezer lose its nutritional value and spoil if The drawers can be removed for filling, left for too long.

  • Page 39: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The appliance is equipped with a "Frost matically. free" system. The freezer defrosts auto- matically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the appli- whilst the compressor is running.

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  Do not let water get into the electronic unit or the lighting. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be  Steam from a steam cleaning ap- food safe. pliance could reach the electrical components and cause a short cir- To avoid damaging all the surfaces of cuit.

  • Page 41: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Adjustable shelf Preparing the appliance for cleaning  Place the shelf on a worktop covered with a soft material (e.g. a tea towel).  Switch the appliance off. The display goes out and cooling is switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is still activated (see "Selecting fur- ther settings - Activating or deactivating...

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care The following parts are suitable for Cleaning the interior and ac- cleaning in a dishwasher: cessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance at least once a dishwashing programme selected month. must not exceed 55 °C. Remove soiling immediately to prevent Contact with natural dyes from car- it from drying on.

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Door Seal

     Once the temperature in the freezer brush or vacuum cleaner (e.g. use the has reached the required temperat- dusting brush for Miele vacuum ure, place the food back in the freezer cleaners) drawers and put them back in the freezer.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Charcoal Filters

     Remove both charcoal filters and Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters place the new filters with the framed can be obtained from your Miele edge pointing downwards in the dealer, Miele or via the internet at holder. www.miele-shop.com. The charcoal filter holder is dishwasher- proof.

  • Page 45: Problem Solving Guide

     Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele au- thorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy...
  • Page 46 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more fre- too dusty. quently and for longer  Do not block the ventilation gaps. periods of time. The  Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. temperature in the ap- The doors have been opened too frequently, or a pliance is too low.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. on less and less often  Adjust the temperature. and for shorter periods  Check the temperature again after 24 hours. of time.
  • Page 48 Do not activate this setting although the controls for domestic use. and the interior lighting  Contact the Miele Service Department for informa- are working. tion on deactivating Demo mode. The alarm symbol  The temperature alarm has been activated (see and the temperature "Temperature and door alarm").
  • Page 49 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The power failure  The temperature in the appliance in the previous days and  symbols appear or hours has risen too high because of a power cut or in the display and the interruption to the power supply. alarm sounds.
  • Page 50 There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician.  Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light in- tensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
  • Page 51 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.

  • Page 52: Noises

    Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...

  • Page 53: After Sales / Warranty

    See end of this booklet for contact de- resolved as described in this booklet. tails. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial num- ber of your appliance. This information is given on the data...

  • Page 54: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for con- mains electricity supply by an extension nection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz supply. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance The fuse rating must be at least 10 A (e.g.

  • Page 55: Installation

    Installation  This appliance must be built in, oth- In environments with high hu- erwise it could tip up. midity condensation can build up on the external appliance panels.  Fire risk and danger of damage! Condensate can cause corrosion on external appliance panels.

  • Page 56: Ventilation

    Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Ventilation plinth, housing unit and above the  If the ventilation gaps given are appliance must each provide an un- not observed, the compressor will obstructed airflow of at least 200 cm² run more frequently and for longer to ensure that air can circulate periods.

  • Page 57: Furniture Door Panel

    Installation Top ventilation gap Furniture door panel The ventilation gap at the top of the ap- Horizontal and vertical gaps pliance can be constructed in different Depending on the style of kitchen fur- ways: niture the thickness and edge radius of the furniture door and the gap that runs around the door, vertically and horizont- ally, are specified.

  • Page 58: Weight Of The Furniture Door

    When fitting large or divided furniture doors an extra fitting kit or set of fixing brackets should be used. These are Adjoining kitchen furniture front available to order from Miele. A = Furniture front thickness B = Edge radius X = Gap Adjoining side wall A = Furniture front thickness...

  • Page 59: Before Installing The Appliance

    Their All the necessary parts are supplied or contents are non-toxic and are not can be ordered from Miele. dangerous.  Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance.

  • Page 60: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified vent- ilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct function- ing of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFN 37232 iD 1772–1788...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Door Hinges

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

  • Page 62: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging  Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging.  Remove the shelves and bottle shelf from the door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ...
  • Page 63 Changing the door hinging  Undo screws  completely. Danger of injury! Do not close the hinges.  Fit bracket  on the opposite side Leave them open. and loosely fit screws .  Remove screws  completely and  Slightly loosen screws  and  in loosely screw them in on the opposite the hinges.
  • Page 64 Changing the door hinging  Place the appliance door with the outer side upwards on a stable sur- face. Danger of injury! Do not close the hinges. Leave them open.  Remove screws  completely.  Push appliance doors  and  onto ...
  • Page 65 Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will need Two people are required for installing the following tools: the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the housing unit against tip- ping.
  • Page 66 Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – for fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. – for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 67 Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance  Position the appliance in front of the housing unit.  Screw fixing bracket  into the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door us- ing hex screw .  Secure a second pair of fixing brack- ets ...
  • Page 68 Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls:  Clip spacers  and  on the right- hand side of the hinges.  Open both appliance doors.  Remove cover .  Secure the securing plate  using screws  loosely into the top left- hand side of the appliance.
  • Page 69 Installing the appliance  Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip .  Fix sealing strip  flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side. 1. Position the sealing strip flush with the lower edge of the top fixing. 2.
  • Page 70 Installing the appliance Installing the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the doors may not close properly once the furniture doors have been fitted. This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accumu- late and lead to faults in the appli- ance.
  • Page 71 Installing the appliance Securing the appliance in the On furniture with door fittings (e.g. niche 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 appropriate dimension.
  • Page 72 Installing the appliance  Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed  Replace covers  and  on the fix- ing brackets.  Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall.
  • Page 73 Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appli- Fitting the furniture doors ance in the unit, push the rods sup- The upper edge of the appliance fur- plied in underneath the appliance niture doors should be aligned with between it and the floor of the housing the height of the furniture doors of the unit: adjacent kitchen units.
  • Page 74 Installing the appliance  Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push fitting aids  together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors.  Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
  • Page 75 Installing the appliance  Open the appliance door.  Fit side cover  to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and at- tach the handle (if required).  Hang the furniture door onto adjust- ing bolts .
  • Page 76 Installing the appliance Aligning the door  Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten nuts  - Side adjustments (X) on the appliance door with ring span- ner .  Slide the furniture door.  Cover strip  must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
  • Page 77 Installing the appliance  Tighten all screws again.  Drill holes  in the furniture door and  Replace top cover , and click it into fit screws . Make sure the two place. metal edges are aligned (Symbol //).  Close the appliance door and the fur- niture door.
  • Page 78 Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is cor- rectly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...
  • Page 79 Tel. +971 4 3044 999 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Fax. +971 4 3418 852 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 800-MIELE (64353) Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Website: www.miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany...
  • Page 80 KFN 37232 iD  en-GB M.-Nr. 10 643 840 / 00...

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