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Operating and Installation Instructions Fridge-freezer Combination To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 10 867 440...
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 Saving energy ...................... 14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Control panel ......................16 Display LEDs and symbols on the display ............17 Accessories ...................... 20 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Optional accessories.....................
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Contents Changing the size of the ice cubes ............... 33 Storing food in the refrigerator section............. 34 Different storage zones ..................34 Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......35 Notes on buying food.................... 36 Storing food correctly....................
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Contents Causes of noises .................... 65 Technical Service.................... 66 Contact in case of fault ..................66 Warranty ........................ 66 Water connection .................... 67 Information on the fresh water connection ............67 Connecting the water supply line................68 Electrical connection .................. 70 Installation......................
They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc- tions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
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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.
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– disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several min- utes, and – contact Miele Technical Service. The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in.
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Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured if it has been connected to the electricity supply. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
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The ice cube maker must only be connected to a cold water line. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty con- nection to the fresh water supply. Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re- paired by a Miele approved service technician.
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Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in- structions. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Stainless steel machines: ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time. Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER of electric shock! – Cut the plug off the power cord. – Cut the power cord off the old appliance. Dispose of them separately from the appliance. Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation/Main- In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- tenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven). oven).
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Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption The drawers, and shelves are arranged as they were when the appliance was de- livered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
Guide to the appliance Control panel f Display LEDs (see “Display LEDs” ta- Sensor buttons for the refrigerator section settings area ble for explanation) a For turning the ice cube maker on g Display with temperatures and sym- and off bols (symbols only visible during use;...
Guide to the appliance Display LEDs and symbols on the display Display LED Meaning Automatic SuperCool The function can be selected depending on (left)/SuperFrost (right) the section (see “Using Automatic Super- Cool and SuperFrost”). Power failure Flashes in the event of a power failure ...
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Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Fan c Interior lighting d Bottle rack e Egg tray/door shelf f Adjustable shelf g Fruit and vegetable drawers h Bottle shelf with bottle holder i NoFrost module j Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker k Freezer drawers For easier installation, there are trans-...
Accessories Cool pack Accessories supplied Egg tray The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power outage. This can help Bottle rack prolong the storage time. The cool pack will be at its most effec- tive after it has been in the freezer for approx.
Accessories Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. KKF-RF Active AirClean replacement filters Replacement filters to fit the Active Air- Clean holder are available. We recom- mend replacing the carbon filters every 6 months.
The machine chine with the Miele stainless steel doors, and side panels where applica- conditioning agent immediately after ble, have a layer of protective film too.
Switching on and off The temperature display for the Fridge Operating the machine Zone indicates the temperature in the A light touch of the finger on the sensor Fridge Zone. buttons is all that is required to operate – If the temperature in the Freezer Zone this machine.
Switching on and off Switching off the entire appli- Turning off for longer periods ance of time Touch the right-hand On/Off but- If you go away for a prolonged ton until all of the displays go off. period, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance if If this does not work, the safety lock is...
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 39°F pliance. Bacteria will cause food which (4°C) in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature Use the two and sensor buttons In normal operation, the upper tem- for the relevant section to set the perature display shows the current temperature higher or lower. average refrigerator section tem- perature and the lower temperature The following changes will be seen on display shows the highest freezer...
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze The following functions are available Tip: To save energy, you can manually depending on the section: turn off SuperFrost once the freezer reaches a constant freezer section – Refrigerator section temperature of 0°F (-18°C) or colder. Automatic SuperCool ...
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze Turning a function on or off Touch the sensor button for the func- tion you want. – The display LED next to the corre- sponding symbol will light up and the function will be turned on. –...
Temperature and door alarm Your machine is equipped with a warn- Turning the temperature alarm off ing system to ensure that temperature early increases in the freezer section do not If the alarm disturbs you, it can be go unnoticed and it also prevents en- turned off early.
Selecting additional settings Settings overview Selecting additional settings In Settings mode, certain settings can Turning Sabbath mode on and be adjusted and functions selected, al- lowing you to adjust the machine to suit Setting the display brightness your requirements. ...
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Selecting additional settings Turning Sabbath mode on and off Ensure that the appliance doors are properly closed, as audio and visual Touch the SuperFrost button to the alarms are turned off. right-hand side of the display for ap- prox.
Selecting additional settings Changing the temperature unit Activating and deactivating the (°F/°C) safety lock The temperature can be displayed in ei- The safety lock can be activated to pre- ther Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). vent the appliance being switched off by mistake.
Selecting additional settings MENU lights up on the display and Changing the size of the ice flashes. cubes Touch the On/Off button to exit The size of the ice cubes depends on Settings mode. the quantity of water being taken in. You are able to set this quantity accord- ing to your wishes.
Storing food in the refrigerator section Different storage zones Do not load more than a maximum of 35 lb (16 kg) of food in the appliance Due to natural air circulation, there are door. different temperature zones in the re- frigerator section. ...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Coldest area Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator sec- The coldest area in the refrigerator sec- tion is directly above the fruit and veg- tion etable drawers and at the back. Not all food is suitable for refrigeration Use these areas to store all delicate and at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) be-...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Notes on buying food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Ensure that food stored in the refrigera- in the appliance is an important factor tor section is in packaging or covered in determining how long it stays fresh, properly.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving the adjustable shelves Adjusting the bottle rack The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. The bottle rack can be placed at differ- ent positions in the appliance. Lift the bottle rack slightly at the front, pull it forward a little, lift the recess ...
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing fruit and vegetable Adjusting the door shelf/bottle drawers on rollers shelf The fruit and vegetable drawers are on Danger of injury! rollers and can be fully pulled out for fill- Only move the door shelves/bottle ing and emptying.
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the bottle holder Moving the carbon filter The bottle holder can be moved left or When you are storing very strong- right. This way you can be sure that the smelling food (e.g., cheese): bottles will be more secure when the –...
Freezing and storing food reabsorb it during the defrosting Always observe USDA food safety process, and very little water collects guidelines. around the defrosted food. Risk of fire from electrical appli- Storing frozen food ances. Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Operating electrical devices in the frosted food.
Freezing and storing food – Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
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Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate) When freezing more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of fresh food, turn on the Su- Ensure that the ventilation slots at perFrost function for some time be- the back of the freezer section are al- fore placing the food in the freezer ways free from obstruction.
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Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods The storage life of food is very variable, Never re-freeze partially or fully de- even at a constant temperature of 0°F frosted food. Defrosted food may only (-18°C). Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories Risk of injury from broken glass! Using the cool pack Bottles and cans of drinks, particu- The cool pack prevents the temperature larly carbonated drinks, can burst in the freezer zone from rising too when frozen.
Making ice cubes Turning on the ice cube maker For the automatic ice maker to oper- ate, it must be connected to a water Only make normal domestic quantities supply (see “Water connection”). of ice cubes with the ice cube maker. ...
Making ice cubes Making a large quantity of ice Changing the size of the ice cubes cubes The amount of ice cubes made by the The size of the ice cubes depends on machine depends on the temperature in the quantity of water being taken in. the freezer section.
Making ice cubes Turning off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer section if you do not want to make any ice cubes. Tip: If the ice cube maker is turned off, the ice cube drawer can be used as an extra drawer for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food.
Defrosting Freezer Zone WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! The appliance is equipped with a Do not use any mechanical or other “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts types of aids which are not recom- automatically. mended by the manufacturer to ac- The moisture generated in the appli- celerate the defrosting process.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! Cleaning and conditioning agents Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- used inside the appliance must be cuit breaker. food safe. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use Do not damage the coolant...
Cleaning and care Dismantling an adjustable shelf Preparing the machine for cleaning Before cleaning the adjustable shelf, re- move the white protective strip at the Turn the machine off. back of the shelf. Proceed as follows: appears on the display and the cool- ...
Cleaning and care The following parts can be cleaned in Cleaning the interior and ac- the dishwasher: cessories The maximum temperature of the Clean the appliance at least once a dishwasher program selected must month. not exceed 131°F (55°C). Clean up any spills, stains or food im- mediately.
It is therefore best to remove soiling as it will damage the finish. from the machine front and side pan- els immediately. Do not use Miele stainless steel conditioning agent on these sur- All surfaces are easily scratched. faces. This will cause noticeable Contact with unsuitable cleaning smearing.
Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. Replacement KKF-RF carbon filters Reconnect to the power supply and can be obtained from the Miele Tech- switch the appliance back on. nical Service, from your dealer, or from Miele's website.
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Cleaning and care Remove both carbon filters and place the new filters with the surrounding edge pointing downward in the holder. Place the holder in the middle of the raised edge at the back of any of the adjustable shelves, so that it clicks into position.
Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. If a thick layer of ice has already formed, this will affect cooling and increase energy consumption. Defrost the machine and clean it. The ambient temperature is too high.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The door seal is dam- No tools are required to change the door seal. aged or needs to be re- Change the door seal. A replacement is available placed. from Technical Service. Ice or condensation has The door seal has come out of its groove.
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Frequently Asked Questions Messages in the display Message Possible cause and solution DEMO is shown on the Demo mode is activated. This allows the machine to display. The machine be presented in the showroom without the cooling does not get cold, but system being turned on.
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Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution The display LED is lit The temperature alarm has been activated (see also up and an alarm is also “Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in sounding. the freezer section has risen above or fallen below the temperature set.
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Frequently Asked Questions Message Possible cause and solution The display LED is lit There is a power failure: The temperature in the ap- up and an alarm is also pliance over the last few days or hours has risen too sounding.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution You cannot turn the ice The appliance is not connected to the power supply cube maker on. or is not switched on. Reconnect to the power supply and switch the ap- pliance back on.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The ice cube maker is Several household appliances connected to the fresh producing only small water supply are in operation, which has reduced the ice cubes. amount of water being taken in. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The machine has not been turned on. not working. Turn the machine on. Sabbath mode is turned on: The temperature display is out and ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when loaded in the gether or to the wall. freezer. Use a blunt instrument (such as a spoon handle) to carefully pry them apart.
Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.
Contact in case of fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. Contact information for Miele Techni- cal Service can be found at the end of this document.
Water connection The appliance is only suitable for Information on the fresh water connection to a cold water supply, connection which The machine may only be connected – is directly connected to the water to the fresh water supply by qualified supply in order to ensure a circulation technicians.
Water connection Connecting the water supply line Before establishing the fresh water connection, ensure that the machine is disconnected from the power sup- ply. Before the cold water line is used for the first time, it must be vented by a suitably qualified plumber.
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Water connection Secure the water line to the casing Risk of damage! using the retaining clip . Do not overtighten the union nut, as Slowly open the non-return valve in this can cause damage. the water supply line and check the ...
*INSTALLATION* Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before Danger of electric shock! plugging the appliance into the power The appliance must only be switched supply. This allows coolant and refriger- on when it has been installed in ac- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- cordance with the installation in- ulations.
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*INSTALLATION* Electrical connection The outlet must be easily accessible in Do not connect the appliance to an in- an emergency so that the appliance can verter such as those used with an au- be quickly disconnected from the elec- tonomous energy source e.g. solar trical supply in case of an emergency.
Installation Installation location Fire hazard and risk of damage! Appliances which give off heat, such This appliance should be installed in a as toasters, mini-ovens, or double dry, well-ventilated room. burner hobs, can catch fire. When deciding where to install your ap- Do not place them on top of this ap- pliance, please bear in mind that the pliance.
Installation Climate class Installing the appliance The appliance is designed for use within Two people are required to install a certain climate range (ambient tem- the appliance. peratures) and should not be used out- side this range. The climate range of the ...
Installation Fitting the anti-tip device Danger of injury! Due to the sheer size and weight of the appliance, it needs to be ensured that it cannot tip forward when the door is open and fully stocked. Set up the appliance with the sup- plied anti-tip devices as described below.
Installation Prepare the refrigerator for installation as close as possible to its intended installation location. Release the power cord from the " (5) back of the appliance. Remove any cord clips from the back of the appliance. ...
Installation Installing the appliance in a run * When the appliance is installed with of kitchen units the recommended wall gap of up to 2" (51 mm), the depth of the appliance If the ventilation gaps are not left increases accordingly. Please note unobstructed, the compressor will that a spacer will be required if anti-tip turn on more often and will run for...
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Installation [in (mm)] [in (mm)] [in (mm)] KFN 13923 DE edt/cs 78 3/4" (2000) 79 3/16" (2012) 79 1/2" (2020) * When the gap between the back of the appliance and the wall is less than 2 " (51 mm), the energy consumption will increase. Please note that a spacer will be required if anti-tip de-...
Changing the door hinges The machine is supplied with right-hand Removing the door handles hinging. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Always change the door hinging with the assistance of another per- son. If the door seal is damaged, the machine door may not close properly and cooling performance will be re- duced.
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Changing the door hinges Removing the upper soft-close mechanism Open the upper machine door. If the door seal is damaged, the machine door may not close properly and cooling performance will be re- duced. Condensation will form in the inside and this can cause a build-up of ice.
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Changing the door hinges Push the pin up and out from be- Push the soft-close mechanism low using a flat-headed screwdriver. bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side. Remove the cover . Loosen the screw in the soft-close Now the soft-close mechanism and the mechanism and spacer.
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Changing the door hinges Removing the upper appliance Danger of injury when removing door the upper appliance door! As soon as the hinge pin is located in the upper appliance door rather than in the middle hinge plate, the lower appliance door is not secure and could fall off.
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Changing the door hinges Removing the lower soft-close mechanism Open the lower appliance door. If the door seal is damaged, the appliance door may not close prop- erly and cooling performance will be reduced. Condensation will form in the inside and this can cause a build-up of ice.
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Changing the door hinges Tip the appliance back slightly, with the help of another person if required. Push the soft-close mechanism bracket as far as it will go toward the handle side. Push the pin up and out from be- ...
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Changing the door hinges Attach the cover on the opposite Removing the lower appliance side. door Close the lower appliance door. Danger of injury when removing the lower appliance door! As soon as the hinge pin has been removed from the lower appliance door in the following instructions, the door is no longer secure.
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Changing the door hinges Important! Screw the adjustable Refitting the lower appliance foot into the hinge pin as far as door it will go. Reinsert the hinge pin complete with washer and adjustable foot . Important! The lug on the hinge pin must point to the back again.
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Changing the door hinges Inserting the lower soft-close mechanism Use the screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove the cover from the panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach the panel onto the soft- close mechanism bracket .
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Changing the door hinges Refitting the upper appliance door Fit the upper appliance door onto the hinge pin in the middle of the ap- pliance. Close the upper appliance door. Replace the panel onto the soft- close mechanism from above, click- ing it back into place first at the bot- tom and then at the top.
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Changing the door hinges Inserting the upper soft-close mechanism Use the screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove the cover from the panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach the panel onto the soft- close mechanism bracket .
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Changing the door hinges Firmly tighten all 4 screws . From the appliance side, slide the sidebar into the guide on the mounting plate until you hear it click into place. Make sure that the sidebar does not come into contact with the door seal when the door is opened.
Aligning the machine doors The machine doors can be aligned with To align the upper machine door, use the machine casing after they have the outer slots in the middle hinge plate: been fitted. In the following illustration, the ma- chine door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do.
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