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Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with PerfectFresh zone and Dynamic cooling KFN 9758 iD-3 en - GB, HK 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.
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...
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Guide to the appliance a Dynamic cooling 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...
Miele{home Optional accessory The Miele|home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time. For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele|home system.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Any other usage is not supported by This appliance complies with all the manufacturer and could be relevant local and national safety dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable requirements. Improper use of the for damage resulting from incorrect or appliance can present a risk of both...
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety - disconnect from the mains, - air the room in which the appliance is Before setting up the appliance, located for several minutes and check it for any externally visible - contact the Service Department for damage.
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Faulty components must only be observed and tested regularly, and replaced by genuine Miele original where there is any doubt, the spare parts. The manufacturer can only household wiring system should be guarantee the safety of the appliance inspected by a qualified electrician.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids Never handle frozen food with wet which could freeze in the freezer hands. Your hands may freeze to the section. The cans or bottles could frozen food.
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not use defrosting sprays or Never use a steam-cleaning de-icers, as they might contain appliance to defrost or clean this substances which could damage the appliance. Steam could reach the plastic parts or which could cause a electrical components and cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to short circuit.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
^ After removing the protective foil, The temperature display for the treat stainless steel surfaces with the refrigerator section lights up, and the Miele stainless steel conditioning interior lighting comes on when the door agent supplied with the appliance is opened.
Switching on and off Safety lock To switch the refrigerator section/PerfectFresh zone off The safety lock can be activated to separately prevent the appliance being switched The refrigerator section/PerfectFresh off inadvertently. zone can be switched off without Activating or deactivating the safety having to switch off the freezer section.
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 right on holiday: hand side of the control panel to ^ switch the appliance off, come out of the setting mode.
The correct temperature Dynamic cooling It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the The dynamic cooling 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.
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.
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.
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.
Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a Once the set temperature has been warning system which ensures that the reached in the freezer section, the temperature in the freezer section alarm switches off and the temperature cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid display stops flashing and lights up energy being wasted if a door is left constantly.
Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Super freeze The Super cool function can be used to Switch the Super freeze function on rapidly reduce the temperature in the before putting fresh food into the refrigerator section to its lowest setting freezer.
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Super cool and Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer section, the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. 30 to 60 hours. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue running at normal power.
Storing food in the refrigerator 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.
Storing food in the refrigerator Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storing in the refrigerator Food should generally be stored covered or packaged in the refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in a (there are some exceptions to this rule refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, in the PerfectFresh zone - see below).
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone Food is stored at a lower temperature in longer period, as the water content of the PerfectFresh zone than in the the food is largely retained. refrigerator section. The humidity in the PerfectFresh zone compartment can Storing food in the also be regulated to suit the food being PerfectFresh zone...
Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone , = low humidity. Always keep these foods covered or wrapped. The regulator opens the vents to the Exception: Meat. The surface of the compartment and the humidity can meat dries out slightly, helping to escape.
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Storing food in 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...
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Storing food in the PerfectFresh zone The following tips may help if you find that food you have stored does not keep well (e.g. food becomes limp or wilts after only being stored for a short time): ^ Only use the appliance for storing fresh food. The condition of the food when it is first placed in the appliance is an important factor in determining how long it stays fresh.
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.
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 runners, and ^ Push the compartment back into the can be removed for filling, emptying or appliance until it clicks into position.
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.
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 –...
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.
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the Please note that when removing the date of freezing on the packaging. drawers, the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer. Before placing food in the freezer When placing food on the glass cold ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of plate make sure it does not obstruct...
Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when The freezer calendar on the freezer defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid drawer gives the length of time in from defrosted poultry. Pour it away months which various foods can be and wash the container it was in, the stored for effectively.
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. This can help to prolong the storage time. ^ Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer.
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...
To avoid damaging the surface of Treat stainless steel surfaces with your appliance, do not use: Miele stainless steel conditioning – cleaning agents containing soda, agent (available from Miele or from ammonia, acids or chlorides, www.miele-shop.com). Unlike stainless steel cleaning – cleaning agents containing...
Cleaning and care ^ Open the lid of the compartment. The stainless steel strip clips onto the plastic lid under tension and must be prised off with some force. ^ Pull the dividing plate out with both hands. ^ Take out any removable parts, e.g. shelves, for cleaning.
^ Miele stainless steel conditioning agent can be used to remove any soiling. ^ It is important to treat the stainless steel frames and trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each time they are cleaned. This will...
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Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Push the dividing plate in until it clicks into place. ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. ^ Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on. ^ Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly.
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps in appliance. Contact a qualified the plinth and in the housing unit at electrician or Miele. the top have been covered over or become too dusty..the temperature in the refrigerator ^ The refrigerator door or the freezer section or freezer section is too low.
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Problem solving guide . . . the compressor runs The alarm will stop and the temperature display will light up constantly again as continuously. soon as the temperature has dropped To save energy, the compressor runs at down to the correct level again. a lower speed, but for longer, when less cooling is required.
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Problem solving guide . . . "nA" appears in the freezer . . . the interior lighting in the section temperature display. refrigerator section is not working. The freezer section temperature has Has the appliance door been left open risen too high at some point during the for too long? The lighting switches itself last couple of days because of a power off automatically after approx.
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Problem solving guide If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature, it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
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.
– your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a local and national safety regulations suitable replacement is obtained.
Should you least 200 cm throughout to ensure that require further assistance please warm air can be drawn through contact your Miele customer service unhindered. Otherwise the appliance centre. has to work harder, resulting in an increase in electricity consumption.
They are no longer required because the furniture door is now fitted to the appliance door. All the necessary parts are supplied or can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the doors to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinges 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°.
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.
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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).
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 ^ Using a screwdriver, remove cover from sealing strip n.
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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.
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Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Press the appliance against the housing unit on the hinge side. ^ Loosen screws b on the top and bottom fixing brackets c. ^ To fix the appliance to the housing unit at the top and bottom, screw the ^ Press fixing bracket c against the long 4 x 20 mm chip board screws a...
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.
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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.
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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.
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