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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with ice cube maker
and
Dynamic cooling
KFN 8993 SDE ed
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 06 413 600
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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with ice cube maker Dynamic cooling KFN 8993 SDE ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Miele{home......... - Page 3 Contents Freezing and storing food ......... . 26 Maximum freezing capacity.
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Page 5: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance a Refrigerator section On/Off button f Freezer section On/Off button b Refrigerator section g Freezer section temperature display temperature display c Refrigerator section h Freezer section temperature selector buttons temperature selector buttons left button: warmer left button: warmer right button: colder right button: colder d Super cool button and indicator light... - Page 6 Description of the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Dynamic cooling fan (Dynamic cooling is automatic) d Egg tray e Shelves f Door shelves g Condensate channel and drain hole h Bottle racks i Fruit and vegetable containers j Divider * k Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker...
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Page 7: Optional Accessory
Description of the appliance Optional accessory Miele{home 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. -
Page 8: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be... -
Page 9: Warning And Safety Instructions
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Improper use can, however, present which is environmentally friendly. a risk of both personal injury and Although it is flammable, it does not material damage. - Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to Ensure current is not supplied to the the mains supply, make sure that appliance while maintenance or repair the rating on the data plate work is being carried out. corresponds to the voltage and The manufacturer cannot be held frequency of the household supply.
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not Never handle frozen food with wet left in for more than one hour, otherwise hands. Your hands may freeze to they could burst. This could result in the frozen food.
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Page 12: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door. Traces of oil can Before disposing of an old cause stress cracks to occur in the appliance, first make the door latch plastic components in the door. -
Page 13: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). - Page 14 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
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Page 15: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before using for the first time section starts cooling. The interior light will come on if the door is opened. The stainless steel surface has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching Freezer section during transportation. ^ Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in. -
Page 16: Safety Lock
Switching on and off ^ Press the freezer section On/Off Switching off button to come out of the setting ^ Press the appropriate On/Off button mode. until the temperature display goes out. The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of The cooling system is switched off. -
Page 17: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the To freeze fresh food and to store frozen appliance. Micro-organisms will cause food for a long time, a temperature food which is not stored at the correct colder than -18 °C is required. -
Page 18: Temperature Range
The correct temperature Temperature displays When pressing the buttons, the following information shows in the During normal operation the display: temperature displays on the control – When first pressed, the last panel show the temperature in the temperature selected flashes. middle of the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest part of –... -
Page 19: Temperature Display Brightness
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 door is opened, a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding, the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx. -
Page 20: Alarm
Alarm Switching on the alarm system Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the The alarm system is always active. It temperature in the freezer cannot rise does not have to be switched on unnoticed and to avoid energy being manually. -
Page 21: Super Cool And Super Freeze
Super cool and Super freeze Super cool Freezing fresh food The Super cool function can be used to Fresh food should be frozen as quickly rapidly reduce the temperature in the as possible. This way the nutritional refrigerator section to its lowest setting value of the food, its vitamin content, (depending on the room temperature). -
Page 22: Super Freeze
Super cool and Super freeze Super freeze Switching off Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on Depending on the amount of food before putting fresh food into the placed in the freezer section, the Super freezer section. freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. -
Page 23: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans). -
Page 24: Storing Food Correctly
Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods, and prevent food from drying out and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it forwards. ^ Raise the shelf at the front, pull it out ^ Replace the door shelf at the half way, and then lift it out. -
Page 26: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Home freezing To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be Hints on home freezing exceeded. -
Page 27: Packing
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the – Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before date of freezing on the packaging. freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care Before placing food in the freezer should be taken as the taste of some ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of spices alters when frozen. -
Page 28: Freezer Calendar
Freezing and storing food month the food was first placed in the When freezing, make sure that food freezer. already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen Defrosting as this could cause the frozen food Frozen food can be defrosted in to begin to defrost. -
Page 29: Cooling Drinks
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks Cool pack Drinks are best cooled quickly in the The cool pack prevents the refrigerator section using the Super temperature in the freezer rising too cool function. If bottles are, however, quickly in the event of a power cut. placed in the freezer section for rapid Place the cool pack in the upper cooling, make sure they are not left in... -
Page 30: Ice Cube Maker
Ice cube maker For the automatic ice cube maker to To ensure that the water pipes are operate it must be connected to the thoroughly flushed through before mains water supply. use, ice cubes from the first three ice cube making processes must not be consumed. - Page 31 Ice cube maker Switching off the ice cube maker The ice cube maker can be switched off independently of the freezer section if you do not want the appliance to make any ice cubes. ^ Press the On/Off button on the ice cube maker until the indicator light goes out.
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Page 32: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section Condensate and frost can build up on This freezer is equipped with a "Frost the back wall of the refrigerator section free" system. The freezer section whilst it is in use. These are defrosts automatically. automatically removed and defrosted The moisture generated in the by the appliance. -
Page 33: Cleaning And Care
E-Cloth Before cleaning ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts ^ Switch the appliance off by pressing Department which is suitable for both On/Off switches, switch off at cleaning surfaces such as stainless the socket and remove the plug. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray
Cleaning and care ^ Then take the ice cube drawer out of Cleaning the ice cube tray the appliance and clean it. The ice cubes are formed in a tray ^ Now clean the ice cube tray with hot before they are dropped down into the drawer. -
Page 35: Metal Grille At The Back Of The Appliance
Cleaning and care Metal grille at the back of the After cleaning appliance ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be ^ Place food back in the refrigerator dusted at least once a year. -
Page 36: Problem Solving Guide
^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- handle or plastic scraper, to prise it vice Department. apart carefully. - Page 37 Problem solving guide ^ the ventilation gaps are blocked. may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. ^ there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply. The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minute. The Once the problem has been resolved actual current temperature in the the temperature display for the freezer...
- Page 38 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 door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
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Page 39: Noises
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. -
Page 40: After Sales Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. -
Page 41: Mains Water Connection
– The stainless steel hose is 1.5 m ^ Ensure that it is screwed into position long. This may only be lengthened by means of a Miele extension hose. correctly. This extension hose is available from Before using the appliance for the first... - Page 42 Mains water connection ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks. ^ The appliance can then be connected to the electricity supply. ^ Push the appliance into its final position. When doing so, make sure that the ^ The stainless steel hose should be stainless steel hose is not kinked or attached to the solenoid valve at the...
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Page 43: Electrical Connection
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 accordance with local and is lost, the plug must not be used until a national safety regulations. -
Page 44: Installation
Installation Do not place any appliance which Climate range Ambient room temperature gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this +10 °C to +32 °C appliance, as this would increase +16 °C to +32 °C +18 °C to +38 °C the appliance’s energy consumption. -
Page 45: Aligning The Appliance
Installation Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied. -
Page 46: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging ^ Remove the cover caps from the The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is opposite side, and fit them into the required, follow the instructions below. empty holes. Removing the door handle: Changing over the doors: First the side section of the handle must be removed:... - Page 47 Changing the door hinging ^ Hang the upper appliance door on hinge pin i and close the appliance door. ^ Push middle hinge pin e from below through hinge bracket m into the upper appliance door. ^ Check that the upper door is correctly aligned.
- Page 48 Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle: It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when come into contact with the door seal you refit the handle. The door seal when opening the door, as this will be damaged if the handle is would damage the door seal...
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Page 49: Building In The Appliance
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When installed next to a wall c a distance of approx. 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance b, so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for... - Page 52 Alteration rights reserved / 2005 M.-Nr. 06 413 600 / 02 en / GB KFN 8993 SDE ed...