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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 essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 10 758 871...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions..............Caring for the environment ................13 Saving energy ....................14 Guide to the appliance ..................16 Control panel ....................... 16 Display LEDs and symbols in the display ............17 Accessories ....................... 19 Accessories supplied ..................19 Optional accessories................... - Page 3 Contents Activating or deactivating the lock ..............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..................35 Storing food correctly..................35 Fruit and vegetable drawers ................
- Page 4 Contents EPREL database ....................60 Warranty ......................60 Installation......................61 Installation ......................61 Side-by-side installation................. 61 Location......................61 Ventilation ....................... 62 Door opening angle limiter ................62 Fitting wall spacers supplied................63 Installing the refrigeration appliance .............. 63 Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units ......65 Appliance dimensions ..................
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Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner. - Page 6 The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor- rect use or operation of the appliance. ...
- Page 7 - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/ air mixture building up.
- 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 Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori- ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times.
- 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- ity.
- Page 11 The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause scratching. Accessories and spare parts 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- ity.
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Transport Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori- ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
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Page 13: Caring For The Environment
Miele. By law, you are solely re- sponsible for deleting any personal data from the appliance prior to disposal. Take care not to damage your refrigera- tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-... -
Page 14: Saving Energy
Saving 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 Saving 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 doors necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
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Page 16: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Control panel f Display LEDs (see “Display LEDs” ta- Sensor controls for refrigerator sec- tion ble for explanation) a For switching the DynaCool function g Display with temperature and sym- on and off bols (symbols only visible during use; see “Symbols in the display”... -
Page 17: Display Leds And Symbols In The Display
Guide to the appliance Display LEDs and symbols in the display Display LED Meaning Super cool symbol (on Function can be selected depending on sec- the left)/ Super freeze tion (see “Using Super cool, Super freeze symbol (on the right) and DynaCool”). - Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Control panel with display b Interior lighting c Fan d Bottle rack e Door shelf / Egg tray f Holder with active charcoal filter (Active AirClean) g Adjustable shelf h Fruit and vegetable containers i Bottle shelf with bottle holder j Frost Free module k Freezer drawers For easier installation there are trans-...
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Page 19: Accessories
Accessories Bottle holder Accessories supplied Egg tray Butter dish Attach the bottle holder to the rear edge of the bottle shelf. The bottle holder can be moved left or Bottle rack right. This way the bottles will be more secure when the appliance door is opened and closed. -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
Accessories Ice cube tray Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your ap- pliance. Multi-purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for re- moving fingerprints and light soiling Cool pack from surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. - Page 21 The charcoal filter holder clips onto the protective strip at the back of the shelf and can be moved as necessary. Accessories are available to order via the Miele Webshop, from Miele dir- ectly (see back cover for contact de- tails) or from your Miele dealer.
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Page 22: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Packaging material Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance. Protective foil The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent dam- age during transportation. -
Page 23: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off The temperature display for the refriger- Operating the appliance ator section indicates the temperature A light touch of the finger on the in the refrigerator section. sensors is all that is required to operate - If the temperature in the freezer sec- this appliance. -
Page 24: Switching Off The Whole Refrigeration Appliance
Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section on Switching off the whole refri- separately (if previously switched off) geration appliance Touch the left-hand On/Off control Touch the right-hand On/Off con- to switch on the refrigerator section. trol until all of the indicators go out. The refrigerator section will be switched If this does not work, the safety lock is on and will start to cool down. -
Page 25: 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. Bacteria will cause food which in the refrigerator section. is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 26: Temperature Display
The correct temperature Temperature range Temperature display - The temperature in the refrigerator In normal operation the upper temper- section can be adjusted from 2 °C to ature display shows the average, cur- 7 °C. rent temperature in the refrigerator section and the lower temperature - The temperature in the freezer sec- display the highest temperature in tion can be adjusted from -14 °C to... -
Page 27: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynacool
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool The following functions are available Tip: To save energy, you can manually depending on section: switch off SuperFreeze once the freezer reaches a constant temperature of - Refrigerator section -18 °C or colder. Monitor the temperat- Super cool ... -
Page 28: Dynacool Function
Using Super cool, Super freeze and DynaCool DynaCool function Switching a function on or off Touch the sensor for the function you When the DynaCool function is not switched on, the natural circulation of want. air in the appliance will cause different - The display LED next to the corres- temperature zones in the refrigerator as ponding symbol will light up and the... -
Page 29: Temperature And Door Alarm
Temperature and door alarm The appliance has a warning system Health risk caused by decom- which ensures that the temperature in posing food. the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to If the temperature in the freezer sec- avoid energy being wasted if a door is tion remains above -18 °C for a long left open. -
Page 30: Door Alarm
Temperature and door alarm Door alarm The appliance is fitted with a warning system to avoid increased energy con- sumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open. An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than 60 seconds. -
Page 31: Selecting Further Settings
Selecting further settings Settings overview Selecting further settings In Settings mode, certain settings can Switching Sabbath mode on and be adjusted and functions selected, al- lowing you to adjust the refrigeration Setting display brightness appliance to suit your requirements. ... -
Page 32: Changing The Temperature Unit (°C/°F)
Selecting further settings When Sabbath mode is active, will Danger of food contamination! flash in the display. Any power failure during Sabbath Switch off Sabbath mode after the mode is not shown in the display. Sabbath has passed. After a power failure the appliance will restart in Sabbath mode. -
Page 33: Activating Or Deactivating The Lock
Selecting further settings The desired temperature unit will be set. Activating or deactivating the lock The safety lock function can be activ- ated to prevent the refrigeration appli- ance being switched off by mistake. Touch the SuperFreeze control on the right of the display for approx. -
Page 34: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section Tip: Do not store food in such a way Risk of explosion due to flam- that it touches the rear wall of the refri- mable mixes of gases. gerator section as it may freeze to the Electrical components can cause rear wall. -
Page 35: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section
Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Notes on buying food storage in the refrigerator sec- The freshness of the food when it is first tion placed in the appliance is the most im- portant factor for how long it stays Not all food is suitable for refrigeration fresh. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Interior Fittings (Refrigerator Section)
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Moving the shelves Adjusting the bottle rack Stoppers prevent the shelves from be- ing dislodged by mistake. The bottle rack can be placed at differ- ent positions in the appliance. Raise the bottle rack slightly at the front, and pull it forwards a little until ... -
Page 37: Removing Fruit And Vegetable Drawers On Rollers
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Removing fruit and vegetable drawers on rollers The fruit and vegetable drawers are on rollers and can be completely pulled out for loading and emptying. Some stainless steel frames are easier to remove and replace when you take hold of them together with the slat at the back and remove by pulling upward. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Bottle Holder
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) Adjusting the bottle holder Moving the charcoal filters The bottle holder can be moved left or When storing very strong smelling right. This way the bottles will be more food (e.g. very ripe cheese): secure when the appliance door is - Place the holder with the charcoal fil- opened and closed. -
Page 39: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Never re-freeze partially or fully de- freezer freezes through to the core as frosted food. Defrosted food may quickly as possible, the maximum only be re-frozen after it has been freezing capacity must not be ex- cooked. -
Page 40: 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 41 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the appliance – Freezing the maximum amount of food (see data plate) When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the SuperFreeze If the ventilation slots are blocked the function for some time before placing cooling performance will decrease the food in the freezer (see “Super- and energy consumption will in-...
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Page 42: Storage Time For Frozen Food
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 frosted food. Defrosted food may only -18 °C. Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories To cool drinks quickly, place them in the Using the cool pack refrigerator section and switch on the The cool pack prevents the temperature Super cool function. in the freezer zone from rising too When cooling drinks quickly in the quickly in the event of a power cut. - Page 44 Freezing and storing food Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place it on the bot- tom of one of the freezer drawers. Once frozen, use a blunt instrument, for example a spoon handle, to re- move the ice tray from the freezer if it is stuck.
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Page 45: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts auto- The appliance is equipped with a matically. “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. 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 46: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic module or the lighting. Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the appliance must be Risk of damage due to moisture food safe. ingress. The steam from a steam cleaner can To avoid damaging all the surfaces of damage plastic and and electrical your appliance, do not use:... -
Page 47: Preparing The Refrigeration Appliance For Cleaning
Cleaning and care Preparing the refrigeration ap- Cleaning the interior and ac- pliance for cleaning cessories Switch the refrigeration appliance off. The refrigeration appliance should be cleaned regularly (at least once a appears in the display and cooling is month). -
Page 48: Cleaning The Front Of The Appliance And The Side Panels
Cleaning and care Cleaning the front of the appli- Risk of damage as a result of ex- ance and the side panels cessively high dishwasher temperat- ures. If soiling is left on for any length of Parts of the refrigeration appliance time, it may become impossible to may become unusable, e.g. -
Page 49: Cleaning The Door Seal
Cleaning and care Appliance front After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories Risk of damage as a result of in- in the appliance. correct cleaning. The front finish (CleanSteel) will be Switch the refrigeration appliance on. damaged. ... -
Page 50: Replacing The Charcoal Filters
Replacing the charcoal filters Replace the charcoal filters in the holder every 6 months. Replacement KKF-RF charcoal filters can be obtained from the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department, from your retailer or from Miele's website. Remove both charcoal filters and... -
Page 51: Problem Solving Guide
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. The compressor runs This is not a fault. To save energy, the compressor continuously. - Page 52 Increase the temperature of the room. 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 Miele or from specialist retailers.
- Page 53 5 seconds. the refrigeration appli- A fault has occurred. ance at the bottom near Call the Miele Customer Service Department. the compressor (de- The indicator light flashes regularly every pending on model). 15 seconds. The electronic unit for Not a fault.
- Page 54 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy DEMO is shown in the Demo mode is switched on. This allows the refriger- display. The refrigera- ation appliance to be presented in the showroom tion appliance does not without the cooling system being switched on. Do get cold, although the not activate this setting for domestic use.
- Page 55 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The LED lights up in The temperature alarm has been activated (see the display and a buzzer “Temperature and door alarm”). The temperature in is also sounding. the freezer section has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature set.
- Page 56 Problem solving guide Message Cause and remedy The LED lights up in Indication of an interruption to the power supply: the display and a buzzer the temperature in the appliance over the last few is also sounding. The days or hours has risen too high because of a power temperature display for cut or interruption to the power supply.
- Page 57 Problem solving guide The interior lighting is not working. Problem Cause and remedy The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been switched not working. Switch the refrigeration appliance on. Sabbath mode is switched on: the temperature dis- play is dark and is shown in the display.
- Page 58 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy Food has frozen to- The food packaging was not dry when placed in the gether. freezer. Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper, to prise it apart carefully. The external walls of This is not a fault.
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Page 59: 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 60: Service
In the event of any faults which you From 1 March 2021, information on en- cannot remedy yourself, please contact ergy labelling and ecodesign require- your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer ments will be available in the European Service Department. Product Database (EPREL). You can... -
Page 61: Installation
*INSTALLATION* Installation Location Installation This appliance should be installed in a Fire risk and risk of damage from dry, well-ventilated room. appliances which give off heat. When deciding where to install your re- Appliances which give off heat can frigeration appliance please bear in catch fire and set fire to the refrigera- mind that it will use more energy if in-... -
Page 62: Ventilation
Ambient room damaged when opened, for example. temperature +10 to +32 °C The door opening angle limiter is avail- able from Miele or your Miele dealer. +16 to +32 °C +16 to +38 °C +16 to +43 °C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to switch off... -
Page 63: Fitting Wall Spacers Supplied
*INSTALLATION* Installation Fitting wall spacers supplied Installing the refrigeration appliance The wall spacers supplied must be Danger of injury and damage used in order to achieve declared en- due to the refrigeration appliance tip- ergy consumption values and to pre- ping over. - Page 64 *INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the appliance Levelling the appliance door SW19/10 To align the appliance, adjust the front feet using the spanner supplied. Ensure that you unscrew the ad- justable foot from the lower hinge plate with the enclosed spanner until it sits on the floor.
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Page 65: Installing The Refrigeration Appliance In A Run Of Kitchen Units
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. If the refrigeration appliance is not ventilated sufficiently, the com- pressor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This will result in increased energy consumption and a higher operating temperature for the compressor. - Page 66 *INSTALLATION* Installation When installed next to a wall , a dis- tance of at least 55 mm must be main- tained on the hinge side between the wall and the refrigeration appli- ance . The larger the ventilation gap, the more economically the compressor will work.
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Page 67: Appliance Dimensions
*INSTALLATION* Installation Appliance dimensions * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. - Page 68 *INSTALLATION* Installation * Dimensions without wall spacers. Appliance depth is increased by 35 mm with the wall spacers supplied fitted. [mm] [mm] [mm] KFN 15842 D edt/cs 1840 1852 1860 KFN 15943 D edt/cs 2000 2012 2020...
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Page 69: Changing The Door Hinging
*INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the door handles Changing the door hinging The refrigeration appliance is supplied with hinges on the right. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. Danger of injury and damage when changing the door hinging. There is an increased danger of in- jury and damage if the refrigeration appliance is installed by a single per-... - Page 70 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the upper soft-close mechanism Open the upper appliance door. Push the panel toward the refriger- ation appliance and leave it hanging there between the door and appli- ance to start with. Loosen the panel from the soft- ...
- Page 71 *INSTALLATION* Installation Push the pin up and out from be- Push the soft-close mechanism low using a flat-head 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.
- Page 72 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the upper appliance door Danger of injury when removing 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 door is not secured and could fall off. Ensure that the hinge pin remains located in the middle hinge plate and in the lower appliance door.
- Page 73 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the lower soft-close mech- anism Open the lower appliance door. Push the panel toward the refriger- ation appliance and leave it hanging there between the door and appli- ance to start with. Loosen the panel from the soft- ...
- Page 74 *INSTALLATION* Installation Tip the refrigeration appliance back slightly with the help of another per- son 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- ...
- Page 75 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the lower appliance door Close the lower appliance door. Danger of injury when removing the lower appliance door. As soon as the hinge pin is removed from the lower appliance door in the following instructions, the appliance door is no longer secured.
- Page 76 *INSTALLATION* Installation Important. Screw the adjustable Refitting the lower appliance door foot into the hinge pin as far as 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.
- Page 77 *INSTALLATION* Installation Inserting the lower soft-close mech- anism Use screw to secure the spacer and soft-close mechanism in place. Remove cover from panel , turn it 180°, and reinsert it on the other side. Attach panel onto soft-close mechanism bracket .
- Page 78 *INSTALLATION* Installation Align the appliance door with the ap- pliance housing using the slots in the lower hinge plate. Then tighten the screws. Inserting the upper soft-close mech- anism Replace panel onto the soft-close mechanism from above, clicking it back into place first at the bottom and then at the top.
- Page 79 *INSTALLATION* Installation Replace panel onto the soft-close Use screw to secure the spacer mechanism from above, clicking it and soft-close mechanism in place. back into place first at the bottom and then at the top. Close the upper door. ...
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Page 80: Aligning The Appliance Doors
*INSTALLATION* Installation Refitting the handle Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned Risk of damage as a result of in- with the appliance housing after they correct assembly. have been fitted. The door seal can be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly. - Page 81 *INSTALLATION* Installation Align the upper door using the long outer slots in the middle hinge plate: Slightly loosen both screws . Align the door by sliding the hinge plate to the left or right. Then tighten screws .
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Page 82: Electrical Connection
*INSTALLATION* Installation Do not connect the appliance to the Electrical connection mains electricity supply by an extension The appliance is supplied with a mains lead. Extension leads do not guarantee cable and moulded plug ready for con- the required safety of the appliance nection to an AC single-phase 220–... - Page 83 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland South Africa Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele (Pty) Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
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