Miele KFN 37432 iD Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele KFN 37432 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele KFN 37432 iD Operating And Installation Instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
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.
en - GB
M.-Nr. 09 939 820

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer 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. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 939 820...
  • Page 2: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old materials appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be are environmentally friendly for disposal...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caring for the environment ......... . 2 Guide to the appliance .
  • Page 4 Miele|home ........
  • Page 5 Contents Information for test institutes ........68 Information for dealers .
  • Page 6: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor f For setting the temperature for the whole appliance (X = colder), Selector sensor in settings mode b Optical interface g For confirming a selection (OK (for Service technician use only) sensor) c For selecting the refrigerator and h For setting the temperature...
  • Page 7 Acoustic signals Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone < Miele|home Only visible when a communication module is fitted and signed on (see "Miele|home"). Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display setting ¬ Sabbath mode...
  • Page 8 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelves e Shelves with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g Bottle rack h Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer i Fruit and vegetable drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k Freezer drawers...
  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Bottle rack chemicals. Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet. Bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack to save space. The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance.
  • Page 10: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content.
  • Page 11 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 incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate. Technical safety The coolant system is tested for leaks.
  • Page 13 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved 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 14 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
  • Page 16 Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
  • Page 17 Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to prevent damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is heavy and must be transported by two people. Cleaning and care Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
  • Page 18 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g.
  • Page 19: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 20 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers, shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    ^ Immediately after removing the shelf, as shown. protective foil, treat stainless steel – Cool pack surfaces with the Miele stainless steel Place the cool pack in the top drawer of conditioning agent supplied with the the freezer section. The cool pack will appliance.
  • Page 22: Operating The Appliance

    Switching on and off Operating the appliance When the refrigerator door is open, the interior lighting will come on and the A light touch of the finger on the adjustable shelf LED lighting will sensors is all that is required to operate become brighter until it has reached its this appliance.
  • Page 23: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching off Individual settings can be selected for each section. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock is still activated. ^ Touch the sensor for the section you The temperature will go out and the want to select the settings for.
  • Page 24: To Switch The Refrigerator Section On Again

    Switching on and off Switching off for longer To switch the refrigerator section on again periods of time The refrigerator section can also be If the appliance is not going to be used switched back on again separately. for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday: ^ switch the appliance off, ^ disconnect it from the mains.
  • Page 25: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature . . . in the refrigerator section It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 26: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator and In normal operation the temperature freezer sections are set independently display shows the average, current of one another. temperature in the refrigerator section and the temperature in the warmest area of the freezer section.
  • Page 27 The correct temperature The following information shows in the When you have adjusted the display when the sensors are touched: temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and – Touching a sensor once: the last for approx.
  • Page 28: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super cool Switching off Super cool The Super cool function can be used to The Super cool function will switch itself rapidly reduce the temperature in the off automatically after approx. 12 hours. refrigerator to its lowest setting The appliance will then continue to (depending on the room temperature).
  • Page 29: Super Freeze

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Super freeze Switching on Super freeze For optimum results switch on the When freezing small quantities of food Super freeze function before putting in the freezer, the Super freeze function fresh food into the freezer. should be switched on 6 hours beforehand.
  • Page 30: Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch When the Dynamic cooling function is itself off automatically after approx. 30 - not switched on, the natural circulation 65 hours. The quantity of fresh food of air in the appliance will cause placed in the freezer will determine the different temperature zones in the...
  • Page 31 Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching on Dynamic cooling Switching off Dynamic cooling ^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator ^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section. section. The symbol for the refrigerator The symbol for the refrigerator section is highlighted in yellow.
  • Page 32: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm This appliance has a warning system which ensures that the temperature in However, if the temperature in the the freezer section cannot rise freezer section remains above unnoticed and to avoid energy being -18 °C for a long time, check that the wasted if a door is left open.
  • Page 33: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm Switching the alarm off early The alarm will sound if the door is left If the noise disturbs you, you can open for a long time. The alarm symbol switch the alarm off early if you wish. ;...
  • Page 34: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Safety lock 0 Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off automatically deactivated although inadvertently, the alarm symbol ;...
  • Page 35: Acoustic Signals )

    Selecting further settings Acoustic signals ) The appliance has acoustic signals such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can switch off the sensor tone or the door alarm tone, but you cannot lock is activated or deactivated: 0: the safety lock is deactivated...
  • Page 36: Display Brightness S

    Selecting further settings Display brightness s The display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor, you The display brightness can be altered can now select: in stages from 1 to 3. The default setting 0: sensor tone off;...
  • Page 37: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode ¬ The appliance offers a Sabbath programme for the purposes of religious observance. ^ By touching the X or Y sensor you The following are switched off: can now alter the brightness of the display: –...
  • Page 38 Selecting further settings The selected setting is applied, the ¬ Switching on Sabbath mode symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display, Sabbath mode is switched ^ Switch off Sabbath mode after the ^ Touch the settings sensor. Sabbath has passed.
  • Page 39: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Different storage zones Warmest area Due to the natural circulation of the air The warmest area is in the top section in the appliance, there are different at the front and in the door. Use this for temperature zones in the refrigerator storing butter and cheese.
  • Page 40: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storing In The Refrigerator

    Storing food in the refrigerator Food which is not suitable for Do not store explosive materials in storing in the refrigerator the appliance or any products Not all food is suitable for storing in a containing propellants (e.g. spray refrigerator at temperatures below 5 °C, cans).
  • Page 41: When Shopping For Food

    Storing food in the refrigerator When shopping for food Storing food correctly The freshness of food when first placed Food should generally be stored in the appliance is an important factor covered or packaged. This will prevent in determining how long it stays fresh, food smells from affecting other food, and how long it can be kept in the food from drying out, and also any...
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjusting the door shelf/bottle Adjustable shelves / shelf Adjustable shelves with LED lighting ^ Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable ^ Replace the door/bottle shelf at the shelves.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Bottle Rack

    Adjusting the interior fittings Fruit and vegetable drawer Stoppers prevent the shelves from being dislodged by mistake. (depending on model) The fruit and vegetable drawer is on Adjusting the bottle rack telescopic runners, and can be (depending on model) removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.
  • Page 44: Freezing And Storing Food

    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 section freezes through to the your freezer, check core as quickly as possible, the –...
  • Page 45: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food Home freezing lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Only freeze fresh food which is in a spices alters when frozen. good condition. – Do not place hot food or drinks in the Hints on home freezing freezer.
  • Page 46: Before Placing Food In The Freezer Section

    Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer Please note that when removing the section drawers, the lowest freezer drawer ^ When freezing more than 22 kg of must always remain in the freezer. fresh food, switch on the Super When placing food on the glass cold freeze function some time before plate make sure it does not obstruct...
  • Page 47: Defrosting

    Freezing and storing food Defrosting Never re-freeze partially or fully Frozen food can be defrosted in defrosted food. Consume defrosted different ways: food as soon as possible as it will – in a microwave oven, lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long.
  • Page 48: Cool Pack

    Freezing and storing food 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 section.
  • Page 49: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts This appliance is equipped with a "Frost automatically. free" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the whilst it is in use.
  • Page 50: Cleaning And Care

    (contacts) in the – sharp metal scrapers. left-hand shelf supports. Treat stainless steel surfaces with Do not let water get into the Miele stainless steel conditioning drainage channel and drain hole agent (see "Guide to the appliance - when cleaning. Optional accessories").
  • Page 51: Adjustable Shelves / Adjustable Shelves With Led Lighting

    Cleaning and care Before cleaning Stainless steel trim with LED ^ Switch off the appliance. lighting The display will go out and the Important. Ensure that you loosen cooling system will switch off. the side on which the contacts If this does not happen the safety (metal discs) are not located first.
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the interior and Bottle and door shelves accessories The stainless steel trim on the bottle and door shelves is not suitable for The refrigerator section should be cleaning in a dishwasher. cleaned regularly, at least once a month.
  • Page 53: Door Seals

    ^ It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent resoiling.
  • Page 54: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance. The left-hand shelf supports have metal discs (contacts) which supply power to the LED lighting. Make sure that the contacts are clean and dry before inserting the shelves with LED lighting.
  • Page 55: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the appliance to be serviced.
  • Page 56 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more frequently and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Adjust the temperature. The temperature in The temperature setting is the appliance is too too low. low.
  • Page 57 Problem solving guide The compressor runs more frequently and for longer periods of time, the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Do not block the The compressor is The ventilation gaps in the ventilation gaps. switching on more housing unit have been frequently and for covered or become too...
  • Page 58 Display warnings Problem Possible cause Remedy "F0 to F9" appears in ^ Call the Miele Service There is a fault. Department. the display. ^ Call the Miele Service "FE*" appears in the There is a fault.
  • Page 59 Problem solving guide Display warnings Problem Possible cause Remedy The alarm symbol ; ^ Rectify the cause of the The temperature in the zone flashes in the display concerned has risen higher alarm. The alarm symbol ; goes out and the together with the or fallen lower than the sensor for the section...
  • Page 60 ^ Push the shelf in until it clicks into position. ^ Close the appliance door. When the door is opened again, the interior lighting will come on. ^ Call the Miele Service If this is not the case, then Department. there is a fault.
  • Page 61 ^ Replace the stainless The LED lighting on the steel trim with LED stainless steel trim is faulty. lighting. It is available from Miele or from your Miele dealer. Do not remove the lighting cover. If the cover is damaged or...
  • Page 62 15 minutes if the door is left will come on. open. ^ Call the Miele Service If this is not the case, then Department. there is a fault. The LED lighting may only...
  • Page 63 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Possible cause Remedy ^ Use a blunt instrument, Food has frozen The food packaging was e.g. a spoon handle or together. not dry when placed in the plastic scraper, to prise it freezer. apart carefully. There is no audible This is not a fault.
  • Page 64: Noises

    Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
  • Page 65: Miele|Home

    Miele|home a Miele|home communication enabled appliance b Miele|home communication module XKM3000Z c Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele|home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop h Internet connection...
  • Page 66 Smartphone can be used within the Further information regarding reception area of a household WLAN Miele|home is available on the internet e to display status information about and in the instruction manuals of the signed on appliances and carry out various components, e.g.
  • Page 67: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact have been resolved as described in details. this booklet. 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.
  • Page 68: Information For Test Institutes

    Information for test institutes All tests must be carried out according to relevant standards and directives. In addition, the following information provided by the manufacturer must be observed: – Loading instructions, The cool packs (depending on mo- del) must be placed in the appliance in accordance with the loading instructions when determining the standard energy...
  • Page 69: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode r The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "demo mode". In this mode the controls and ^ Place your finger on the X sensor, interior lighting work but the and leave it there. compressor remains switched off.
  • Page 70 Information for dealers Deactivating demo mode The r symbol is lit up in the display. ^ Touch the X or Y sensor, until 0 appears (this means: demo mode is deactivated). ^ Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.
  • Page 71: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
  • Page 72: Installation

    Installation Important. In environments with This appliance must be built in, high humidity condensation can otherwise it could tip up. build up on the exterior of the appliance. This can cause corrosion Side-by-side of the appliance walls. The KFNS 37432 iD fridge freezer has For prevention, it is advisable to two foamed in side-wall heaters install the appliance with sufficient...
  • Page 73: Ventilation

    Installation Ventilation – The cross-sectional area for ventilation in the plinth and the Specified ventilation gaps must be housing unit and also beneath the maintained. Otherwise the ceiling needs to be at least 200 cm compressor will come on more throughout to ensure that warm air can be drawn through unhindered.
  • Page 74: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Before installing the appliance ^ Take the accessory pack which includes installation parts and other accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place. ^ Do not remove the following from the back of the appliance: ^ Open the appliance door, and remove the red safety catch a (depending on model).
  • Page 75: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installing the appliance make sure the housing unit is the correct size. Specified ventilation gaps must be maintained in order to ensure the appliance functions correctly. Niche height [mm] Freezer section KFN 37432 iD 1772 – 1788 KFNS 37432 iD 1772 – 1788...
  • Page 76: Adjusting The Door Hinges

    Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this. –...
  • Page 77: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging ^ Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing ^ Remove all shelves from the the door hinging. refrigerator door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: ^ Remove covers a, b, c and d.
  • Page 78 Changing the door hinging ^ Slightly loosen screws e and f in ^ Remove screws e. the hinges. ^ Fit bracket i to the opposite side, ^ Push doors g and h outwards and and loosely fit screws e. take them off their hinges. ^ Unscrew fixing screws f completely, and loosely screw them into the holes on the opposite side.
  • Page 79 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury. ^ Place the door with the outer side ^ Undo ball joint l using a screwdriver downwards on a stable surface.
  • Page 80 Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mechanism ^ Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards. ^ Screw holder k onto the hinge and tighten securely. ^ Push doors g and h onto pre-fitted ^ Open out soft-close mechanism j screws e and f, then tighten and hook it into the ball joint.
  • Page 81: Building In The Appliance

    Building in the appliance To install the appliance you will need Two people are needed for installing the following tools: this appliance. ^ The appliance must be installed in stable and correctly aligned kitchen furniture on a level surface. ^ The housing unit must be secured against the risk of tipping.
  • Page 82: Preparing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance The following installation parts are – required for fitting the furniture required door: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 83 Building in the appliance ^ Push the appliance two-thirds of the way into its niche. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. Tip to help you push it into position: Secure a length of string to the plug to "increase"...
  • Page 84 Building in the appliance ^ Screw in adjustable feet l completely. ^ Remove cover f. ^ Secure part g using screws h loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance. Do not tighten the screws so that you can adjust the position of this part.
  • Page 85: Installing The Appliance

    Building in the appliance ^ Check the position of the fixing Installing the appliance bracket at the top and bottom front ^ Push the appliance into the niche edge of the furniture side wall again. until all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture unit This will create a gap all round of side wall.
  • Page 86: Securing The Appliance In The Niche

    Building in the appliance Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Push the loose bracket up against the furniture wall. ^ Attach fixing bracket j to the ^ Press the appliance against the side housing unit side wall with screw s. of the housing unit on the hinge side.
  • Page 87 Building in the appliance For additional stability of the appliance in the unit push the rods supplied in underneath the appliance in between it and the floor of the housing unit. ^ Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required.
  • Page 88: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    If fitted in a run of units make sure that KFN 37432 iD the top edge of the furniture door is at KFNS 37432 iD the same height as neighbouring unit doors.
  • Page 89 Building in the appliance Carry out the following steps on both doors. Tip: Push the fitting aids b together with the furniture front up to the height adjoining unit furniture doors. ^ A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works between the appliance door and the fixing bracket.
  • Page 90 Building in the appliance ^ Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ^ Fit the side cover q over the fixing bracket on the hinge side. ^ Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle if required. ^ Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door e.
  • Page 91: Adjusting The Door

    Building in the appliance ^ Open the appliance door. Adjusting the door ^ Hang the furniture door onto – Side adjustments (X) adjusting bolts h. ^ Slide the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach nuts c on the – Height adjustment (Y) adjusting bolts.
  • Page 92 Building in the appliance ^ Drill holes l in the furniture door and ^ Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts fit screws m. h with a screwdriver, tighten nuts c Make sure the two metal edges are on the appliance doors with ring aligned (Symbol II).
  • Page 93 Building in the appliance ^ Tighten all screws again. To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The doors must not touch the housing unit. – The seals at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly.
  • Page 96 KFN 37432 iD, KFNS 37432 iD en - GB M.-Nr. 09 939 820 / 00...

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