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Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with ice cube maker,
and StayFresh compartment
KFN 8997 SE 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. 06 413 580
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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge freezer with ice cube maker, and StayFresh compartment KFN 8997 SE 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 Using the refrigerator section efficiently ......24 Different storage zones ..........24 Warmest area .
- Page 4 Contents Cleaning and care ..........35 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories .
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Page 5: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance a Refrigerator section / StayFresh zone f Freezer section On/Off button On/Off button g Freezer section b Refrigerator section temperature display temperature display h Freezer section c Refrigerator section temperature selector buttons temperature selector buttons left button: warmer left button: warmer right button: colder right button: colder... - Page 6 Description of the appliance a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Egg tray d Shelves e Condensate channel and drain hole f Divider * g Bottle racks h Fruit and vegetable containers i StayFresh zone, dry compartment j Control for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment k StayFresh zone, humidity controlled...
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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 The refrigerator section temperature display lights up. The refrigerator The stainless steel surface has a layer section starts cooling. The interior light of protective foil to prevent scratching will come on if the door is opened. during transportation. -
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 After setting the temperature you can appliance may not reach the lowest see the following information in the temperature. display by pressing the +/- buttons: Setting the temperature in the – When first pressed, the last StayFresh zone temperature selected flashes. -
Page 19: Temperature Displays
The correct temperature This loss of coldness is no cause for 5 is the default setting for the concern in the following circumstances: 1 to StayFresh zone. If a setting of – if the door has been left open for a 4 is selected, the temperature can while, e.g. - Page 20 The correct temperature ^ Press the Super freeze button again. lights up in the temperature display. ^ You can now adjust the level of brightness by pressing the temperature selector buttons. You can choose from settings 1 to 5: 1: lowest setting, 5: brightest setting.
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Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Using The Refrigerator Section Efficiently
Using the refrigerator section 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 25: Low Humidity Level
Using the refrigerator section efficiently High humidity level - The StayFresh zone is divided into two areas: ^ To set a humidity level of approx. – The dry compartment has a relative 90 % slide the control for the humidity humidity level of approx. -
Page 26: Storing Food Correctly
Using the refrigerator section efficiently Storing food correctly Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept Store food covered or packaged. This separate. will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods, and prevent food To avoid any microbiological from drying out and also any cross-contamination, these foods may cross-contamination of bacteria. -
Page 27: 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 shelves forward and half-way ^ Replace the door shelf at the out and then lift them upwards or required position. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section and Freezer section StayFresh zone This freezer is equipped with a "Frost free" system. The freezer defrosts Condensate and frost can build up on automatically. the back wall of the refrigerator section and the StayFresh zone whilst in use. The moisture generated by defrosting These are automatically removed and collects in the condenser and is... -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Metal Grille At The Back Of The Appliance
Cleaning and care Metal grille at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at least once a year. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. When cleaning the grille, make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or... -
Page 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Mains Water Connection
^ Ensure that it is screwed into position long. This may only be lengthened correctly. by means of a Miele extension hose. This extension hose is available from Before using the appliance for the first the Miele Spare Parts Department... - Page 44 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 45: 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 46: 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 +16 °C to +32 °C appliance, as this would increase +18 °C to +38 °C the appliance’s energy consumption. -
Page 47: Aligning The Appliance
Installation Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied. -
Page 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51: 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 / 2505 M.-Nr. 06 413 580 / 01 en / GB KFN 8997 SE ed...