Miele KF 888 iDN-1 Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele KF 888 iDN-1 Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele KF 888 iDN-1 Operating And Installation Instructions

Fridge - freezer combination with dynamic cooling
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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge - Freezer combination
with dynamic cooling
KF 888 iDN-1
G
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 05 910 970

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge - Freezer combination with dynamic cooling KF 888 iDN-1 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 910 970...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Freezing and storing food ......... . 24 Maximum freezing capacity.
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance a Super cool button and indicator light f Freezer section temperature display b On button to switch on the whole g Temperature selector buttons appliance or Off button for independently for the feezer section switching the refrigerator section off Upper button: warmer Lower button: colder c Temperature selector buttons...
  • Page 5 Description of the appliance k Switch for dynamic cooling l Fan for dynamic cooling m Butter and cheese compartment n Interior lighting o Egg trays p Adjustable door shelves q Shelves r Bottle rack s Condensate channel and drain hole t Fruit and vegetable containers u Divider * v Freezer drawers with freezer...
  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply, make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate suitably qualified and competent corresponds to the voltage and persons in accordance with national frequency of the household supply.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Do not refreeze thawed or partially Observe the "use by" dates given thawed food. on food to avoid the risk of food Defrosted food should be used up as poisoning. quickly as possible as food soon loses Storage times will depend on several it nutritional value and goes off.
  • Page 10: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges Before disposing of an old (ambient temperatures), and should not appliance, first make the door latch be used outside this range. The climate or lock unusable.
  • Page 11: 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 12 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.
  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before using for the first time To switch the refrigerator section off separately ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and The refrigerator section can be a little washing up liquid and then dry switched off without having to switch off with a soft cloth.
  • Page 14: Safety Lock

    Switching on and off Switching off the alarm De-activating the safety lock ^ Repeat the same procedure as for engaging the lock given above. The safety lock indicator light must go out in the temperature display. The appliance can now be switched off at ^ Press the alarm button.
  • Page 15: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the freezer It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the For freezing fresh food and storing appliance. Micro organisms will cause frozen food for a long time a food which is not stored at the correct temperature of at least -18 °C is temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 16: Temperature Range

    The correct temperature When pressing the buttons the Temperature range following are shown in the display: The temperature can be adjusted: – When first pressed: The last – in the refrigerator section from 2 °C temperature selected flashes. to 11 °C –...
  • Page 17: Temperature Display Brightness

    The correct temperature The temperature displays flash, if Temperature display brightness – a different temperature is being set, The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display – the temperature in the appliance has set as low as possible. However, if the risen by several degrees, indicating door is opened, a setting changed or if that the appliance is warming up too...
  • Page 18: Alarm

    Alarm Switching the alarm tone off Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the early temperature in the freezer cannot rise Once the set temperature has been unnoticed and to avoid energy being reached in the freezer section, the wasted if the door is left open.
  • Page 19: Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Super cool, super freeze and dynamic cooling 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, appearance and taste are not impaired.
  • Page 20: Super Freeze

    Super cool, super freeze and dynamic cooling Super freeze Dynamic cooling Switch the super freeze function on When the Dynamic cooling function is before putting fresh food into the not switched on, the natural circulation freezer. of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the Exceptions: refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will...
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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. ^ Pull the shelf forward as far as it will ^ Replace the door shelf at the go;...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 fresh spices alters when frozen.
  • Page 26: Freezer Calendar

    Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Defrosting The freezer calendar on the freezer Frozen food can be defrosted in drawer gives the length of time which different ways: various foods can be stored for – in the microwave oven, effectively. –...
  • Page 27: Ice Cubes

    Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Freezer tray (with or without release button The freezer tray is useful for freezing depending on model) small items such as berries and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa- ter.
  • Page 28: Cool Pack

    Freezing and storing food Cool pack (depending on model) The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray.
  • Page 29: 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 30: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and Never use cleaning agents accessories containing abrasive substances Use warm water with a little washing up such as sand, soda, acids or liquid. Accessories and shelves should chemical solvents. all be hand washed. The butter dish is, "Non-abrasive"...
  • Page 31: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section. ^ Place food back in the refrigerator section, close the appliance doors, and switch the appliance on. ^ Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
  • Page 32: Problem Solving Guide

    ^ Check that the fuse is not defective . . . the compressor is running and that the mains fuse has not constantly blown. If it has contact the Miele Ser- When the appliance is sufficiently cold vice Department. inside, the compressor will switch on for longer, but at a low setting to save .
  • Page 33 . . . "F0 " to "F5 " appears in the although the appliance is working. temperature display. The indicator light is defective. Call the There is a technical fault. Call the Miele Miele Service Department. Service Department..the appliance will not switch off.
  • Page 34 ^ Clean the condensate channel and drain hole. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, then contact the Miele Service ^ Press the sides of the lamp cover Department. inwards, disengage the cover and To prevent unecessary loss of unclip it at the rear.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Service Department

    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 37: 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 38: Installation

    The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space Location for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation. This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated room.
  • Page 39: Building In Dimensions

    Building in dimensions Door dimensions in mm Freezer section Refriger- ator section Appliance KF 888... 1012 The break between the furniture doors must suit the break between the appliance doors.
  • Page 40: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Open the upper door of the Before building the appliance in decide on the door hinging. If left hand door appliance a little, and push it hinging is required follow these upwards and outwards a little together with hinge plate c.
  • Page 41 Changing the door hinging ^ Take cover cap k off fixing bracket l and unscrew it. It is used later on the other side for securing the appliance into the housing niche. ^ Unscrew hinge plate e, rotate it 180°, and fit it onto the opposite side: Screw the outside screw f in only half way on the opposite side.
  • Page 42: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance Preparing the appliance All building in instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. Aligning the housing unit ^ Fit cover strip a into position, so that it is flush with the door opening side.
  • Page 43 Building in the appliance Building in A gap of 43 mm must be maintained ^ Push the appliance into the niche. between the appliance and the Make sure that the mains cable does housing unit on the hinge side. not get trapped. (Marked X on the drawing) ^ Screw fixing bracket a back on (if ^ Secure the appliance on the hinge...
  • Page 44: Fitting A Furniture Door

    Building in the appliance ^ Secure the appliance in the housing ^ Secure the appliance to the top of the unit using the short 4 x 14 mm housing unit using the short 4 x 14 screws b through the bottom hinge mm screws i through the cover strip plates and then tighten them up.
  • Page 45 Building in the appliance ^ Using the 4 x 14 mm screws d fit the coupling guides to the furniture door. Ensure that the distance marked d (= thickness of housing unit wall + 3 mm) to the outer edge of the furniture door is maintained.
  • Page 48 Alteration rights reserved / 1905 M.-Nr. 05 910 970 / 05 en - GB KF 888 iDN-1...

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