Operating and installation instructions Frost free fridge
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1. bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue P Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked P Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode P Do not use any electrical equipment in this appliance e g ice cream makers Danger of sparking and explosion P If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright Danger of explosion P Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Warning and Safety instructions P When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage P Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness a2. To do this first take out one or more freezer drawers When freezing large items e g a turkey or a large joint of meat the glass plate in between two of the freezer drawers can be removed to give more room This way food can be stored in the space of two drawers Each drawer and glass cold plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg The bottom freezer drawer must not be taken out of the appliance If you remove the top drawer make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance They are important for trouble free operation of the appliance Freezing and storing food m Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible m Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen When freezing make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively Where the storage time given on the packaging differs follow the advice on the packaging Marker system for frozen food Markers serve as a reminder of how long food has been stored Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials The months are represented on t
3. c ER rrr 30 Metal grille at the back of the appliance iilii eee 30 Problem solving guide 0 0 eese 31 NOISES iocos dedo beet ee ad de oq pe Pp Eder edge 34 After sales service 0 0 isle 35 Electrical connection 0 0 000 36 Installation obo 6456 6260 04 64 9600 058 ba dp e be bd hed desea 37 LOCAONs aestus ed Rane nadie oases PEE Eas hae ud BER A end 37 Climate tr ngs s aaa esce ses depa ordinate ee Maenner 37 Uno zen ee en a en Re re ee er ee 37 Installati n s ae e ees 37 Aligning the appliance aus aee er ar ac e per be Ka e REOR A E d taret 38 Changing the door hinging 0 0 cee 39 Building in the appliance 00 000 cece 43 Description of the the appliance 0 90 15 C 2 709 18 59 02 30 0 25 10 o 32 4 D Refrigerator section On Off and Freezer section temperature display Ep digi Super freeze button and indicator 2 Alarm off button and indicator light light 8 Refrigerator section temperature Master dial for switching the whole display appliance on and off and for selecting the temperature of the freezer section Description of the the appliance D Butter and cheese compartment 2 Dynamic cooling fan with On Off switch Interior lighting Egg tray Door shelf Shelf Bottle rack 8 Condensate channel and drain hole Fruit and vegetable containers Bottle divi
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5. Chartered Agent Or the Miele Customer Contact Centre see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer Chartered Agent or the Customer Contact Centre please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes 35 Electrical connection Electrical connection U K All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations BS 7671 in the UK The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a c single phase 220 240 V 50 Hz supply Please ensure that the connection data quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible For extra safety it is advisable to install a suitable residual current device RCD Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit 36 Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if
6. In a ventilated room In an enclosed unventilated room Protected from direct sunlight In direct sunlight Not situated near to a heat source radiator oven Situated near to a heat source radiator oven Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx 20 C Where there is a high ambient room temperature Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate set in stages With a medium setting of 2 to 3 With a high setting the lower the temperature in the compartment the higher the energy consumption Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree digital display Cellar section 8 to 12 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C On appliances with winter setting please make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the compressor to run for a long
7. light up and the interior lighting will come on when door is opened The temperature display for the freezer section will light up The alarm indicator light will also light up It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough The appliance will start cooling 14 Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space on the freezer tray The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours Switching off m Using a coin turn the On Off master dial in an anti clockwise direction back to the O position The temperature displays will go out out and the cooling process is switched off To switch the refrigerator section off separately The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section This is useful e g whilst on holiday 0 b m Using a coin turn the On Off dial for the refrigerator section in an anti clockwise direction back to the O position The temperature display for the refrigerator section will go out and the refrigerator section will switch off Switching on and off To switch the refrigerator section on again m Using a coin turn the On Off dial for the refrigerator section in a clockwise direction away from the 0 position The refriger
8. release button up to seal the ice cube tray Place the tray on the bottom of one of the freezer drawers m Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer compartment m ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while 26 Cooling drinks If bottles are placed in the freezer section for rapid cooling make sure they are not left in for more than one hour as they could burst Freezer tray The freezer tray is useful for freezing small items such as berries and vegetables They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted o gt m Space the food out loosely on the tray m Hang the tray in one of the upper freezer drawers Leave food for 10 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray Transfer itto a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen Place the bag or container in the freezer drawer 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 Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or on the freezer tray to save space The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen foo
9. section 2 slides back creating a gap between side section 2 and mounting plate m Place a suitable object e g a spoon handle in gap and slowly lever the handle towards the door Be careful not to let the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section 2 can now be removed m Pull side section out of the guides on the mounting plate m Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle m Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the doors m Open the lower door m Use a screwdriver to lever plinth out then pull it forwards and out m Use a screwdriver to remove cover 2 then close the door m Remove screw 3 completely m Pull door support 9 together with hinge pin downwards then tilt it forwards and take it off m Open the lower appliance door move it downwards and take it off m With the upper door closed pull hinge pin downwards to remove it 39 Changing the door hinging m Open the upper door and pull it downwards and off Take care not to lose washer m Using a screwdriver remove covers m Unscrew upper hinge pin using the spanner supplied and refit on the opposite side m Put covers 2 back on again from behind and then push them firmly into place 40 m Exchange cover in the middle of the appli
10. within the refrigerator depending on model Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is divided The front section can be pushed under the rear section m Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half 22 Adjusting the door shelves m Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it forwards m Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Moving the bottle divider depending on model The bottle divider can be moved to the 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 To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24 hour period is given on the data plate Freezing capacity kg 24 hrs Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer check that the packaging is not damaged the use by date the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than 18 C m Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping and
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12. Miele Operating and installation instructions with dynamic cooling KFN 8452 SD To avoid the risk of accidents or en GB damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time M Nr 06 642 440 Contents Description of the the appliance 0 220 000 0005 4 Caring for the environment 00 00000 6 Warning and Safety instructions 0 0 0 7 How to saveenergy iiie n 12 Switching on and off llli ll elles 14 To switch the refrigerator section off separately 0 0 0 0 0 0c eee eee 14 Switching off for longer periods of time lilii ilie sess 15 The correct temperature 0 0 0 0 00 iles elle liess 16 inthe refrigerator section liliis sees 16 inthe freezer section 0 2 0 0 e 16 Setting the temperature liliis e 16 Temperature displays steak ewes ae mr nk EC RC be Rete nte 16 PN D xc TEM 17 Activating the alarm system iiis 17 Switching the alarm off early iiis ee 17 Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 18 Freezing fresh food iiiisisssislseell ers en een 18 S perreeze csse ae lat aduer e eier 18 DYNAMIC COON GHG iion dere a bra A debeo bebe paa 19 Using the refrigerator efficiently 00 0004 20 Different storage zones 1 1 e 20 Food which should not be store
13. a regular basis When built into a kitchen run max depth 580 mm the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit The appliance door 2 will protrude in front of furniture fronts at the sides by 34 mm and by 51 mm in the middle of the door This enables the doors to be opened and shut without being obstructed When installed next to a wall a distance of approx 36 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance so that the doors and handles have sufficient space for opening The appliance can be installed in a kitchen run To match the height of the rest of the kitchen the appliance can be fitted with a suitable top box A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance and top box if fitted for air to circulate A gap of at least 40 mm is required between the top of the appliance or top box and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting in an increase in electricity consumption 43 United Kingdom Miele Co Ltd Fairacres Marcham Road Abingdon Oxon OX14 1TW Tel 01235 554455 Fax 01235 554477 Customer Contact Centre Tel 08707 554466 E mail info miele co uk Internet www miele co uk Australia Miele Australia Pty Ltd A C N 005635398 1 Gilbert Park Drive Knoxfield VIC 3180 Tel 03 9764 7130 Fax 0
14. ance with hinge bracket 9 To do this Undo screws pull cover 8 and hinge bracket 9 off to the side turn around and refit and screw into position on the opposite side m Pull bearing bush downwards out of hinge bracket and refit it from above into the hinge bracket m Remove spacer 2 with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side m Remove plugs 9 from the door bearing bushes in the doors and refit on the opposite side m Hang the upper door in hinge pin 9 remember to use washer then close the door m Push middle hinge pin from below through hinge bracket into the upper appliance door m Check that the upper door is correctly aligned If necessary align it using the long slots in hinge bracket m Hang the lower door in hinge bracket 8 then close the appliance door Changing the door hinging In the following illustration the lower door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what happens next m Turn door support 2 around pull hinge pin CD out and refit on the opposite side m Fit both parts into hinge plate To do this push hinge pin through hinge plate into door support Swing the door support in push upwards and re assemble with screw m Align the lower door with the appliance housing using the long slot in hinge plate Then tighten screw m Refit plinth fascia pushing it firmly into position m With the lower
15. ator section temperature display will light up The refrigerator section will start cooling The interior light will come on when the door is opened 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 on holiday m switch the appliance off m switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug m clean the appliance out and m leave the doors ajar to air the appliance If during a long absence the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance Micro organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro organisms Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open iftoo much food is stored in it at once the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We
16. closed properly food has frozen together Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to prise it apart carefully 31 Problem solving guide the alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes The temperature in the freezer section is too warm because m a large amount of food has been frozen at once without switching on the Super freeze function The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature has reached the correct level again m the compressor is faulty Call the Ser vice Department Depending on the temperature in the freezer you should check the condition of the food If food has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked the Super freeze indicator light and one of the temperature display lights are both flashing at the same time There is a fault Call the Service Department the temperature displays do not light up Check to see if the super freeze button indicator light comes on when the super freeze button is pressed m f this lights up then the temperature displays are faulty Call the Miele Ser vice Department 32 m f the Super freeze indicator light does not come on either then check whether the plug is correctly inserted in the socket the mains fuse has blown If it has th
17. ct the user from danger Warning and Safety instructions P Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions P This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer P Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with current national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out P The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn the mains fuse is withdrawn or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where this is applicable P Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Correct use P Never handle frozen food with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food Danger of frost burn P Do not take ice cubes out with your
18. d in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time 27 Automatic defrost Refrigerator section The refrigerator defrosts automatically Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section whilst it is in use You do not need to remove this as it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the warmth generated by the appliance The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance 28 Freezer section This appliance is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer section to remain permanently ice free however the food stored in the freezer section will not defrost Cleaning and care Never use cleaning agents containing abrasive substances
19. d its vitamin content appearance and taste are not impaired Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shrink During the defrosting process only some of this water is reabsorbed by the cells the rest collects around the food In practice this means that the food loses a large degree of its moisture If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food 18 Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section Exceptions when putting in food that is already frozen when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer section the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum load of food the Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand CD N m Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the appliance Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator l
20. d dry with a soft cloth Leave the doors open to air the appliance for a short while Door handle Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from The aluminium coloured handle may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on it for too long Remove any soiling straight away Warning The handle is susceptible to scratches and abrasions 29 Cleaning and care E Cloth m A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals In addition to the cleaning agents mentioned previously you should also avoid stainless steel cleaners cleaning agents containing descaling agents cleaning agents containing chloride abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents dishwasher detergent Ventilation gaps m The ventilation gaps should be cleaned regularly with a brush or vacuum cleaner A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance Door seals Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time 30 The door seals should be clean
21. d in a refrigerator liliis 20 St rnng food GOLLGCITly Erden PI saei 21 Unpacked meats and vegetables 0 0000s 21 Protein rich TGodS x xx cache exa eq nex tx EP Ug oeste el don ede ee 21 IGA oso dicum a acts De Seige glace se Ga dur d E eem 21 Adjusting the interior fittings iles siiis 22 Freezing and storing food 0 000 llli 23 Maximum freezing capacity serenigi erer i rerin en es 23 Storitig TroZen TOOd spressa aa HE ee 23 Home reeziNg eese oe ria eed oc de exo bh ee ERU her ee ua de h 23 Hints on home freezing iliis 23 PARI CCEPIT 24 Before placing food in the freezer liii ili isses 24 Placing food in the freezer section 2 22 iiie ess 24 Contents Freezer calendar llis 25 Marker system for frozen food iiii sss ses 25 IJefrostilit ur etn depo are POON wand edic eed ad date Gees Pade tes we dires 25 Ice GUDe TAY thas ode tede thee dice bd oe obe tad Adele s 26 Gool ANKE 1 uc ned nt oe torpe La BRE BORGO d RR d ddr us 26 Freezer AY ses Cusco due Re este Sarda ee es AE pau Oem Spa d eg ss 26 BOOL ACK MER ae u a ee een 27 Automatic defrost 22 cos liil lll lees 28 Cleaning and care 20 00 29 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessorieS 00005 29 Door Handle osos eive PPP ooh RES VU tdt 29 Ventilation gape s qase gendo gun ea Lond Rae qut Ri Role nu ed RR Prset d e een 30 Boeg
22. der Freezer drawers with freezer calendar 2 Marker system for frozen food depending on model Al Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure that they are recycled Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or durin
23. door open secure cover to the front of the plinth fascia Refitting the handles Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when you refit the handle The door seal will be damaged if the handle is fitted incorrectly m Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws Mounting plate must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case m tighten both grub screws with the allen key provided until mounting plate lines up correctly m Then tighten all 4 fixing screws 41 Changing the door hinging m Slide the side section of the handle into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the side section does touch the door seal when the door is opened m Realign mounting plate 3 with grub screws until the mounting plate and the side section of the handle are at the correct angle and that the side section does not touch the door seal when the door is opened 42 Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on
24. ed regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth 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 damaged in any way After cleaning m Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section m Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance doors insert the plug in the socket and switch the refrigerator section and the freezer section on m Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on m Once the temperature in the freezer section has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and slide the drawers back into the freezer section m Switch off Super freeze by pressing the Super freeze button when the temperature in the freezer is a constant 18 C or colder The indicator light will go out Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised wor
25. ere is a fault Call the Miele Service Department the Super freeze indicator light does not light up even though the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call the Service Department the interior lighting is not working m Was the refrigerator section door left open for too long The lighting switches itself off automatically after approx 15 minutes If this is not the case then the lamp is defective m Disconnect the appliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Problem solving guide m Press the sides of the lamp cover together D disengage the cover and unclip it at the rear m Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 25 W E 14 fitting 3 as m Screw the new lamp into the connection Ensure it goes in correctly and make sure that seal makes a tight fit m Replace the cover by clipping it in at the rear and then pressing it in at the sides the floor of the refrigerator is wet The drain hole is blocked m Clean the condensate channel and drain hole 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 f
26. ess cracks to occur in the plastic components Food must not touch the back wall of the appliance as it may freeze to the back wall Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator These include Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold such as bananas avocado pears papaya passion fruit aubergines eggplant peppers capsicum tomatoes and cucumbers Fruit which is not yet ripe Potatoes Some hard cheeses e g Parmesan 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 Fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables can be stored loose in the vegetable containers However you should bear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are Apples apricots pears nectarines peaches plums avocado pears and figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases gi
27. g transportation to an authorised collection depot In this way refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained and will not leak out into the environment Warning and Safety instructions This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements Improper use can however present a risk of both personal injury and material damage To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time They contain important notes on the installation safety operation and care of the appliance Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Correct application P This appliance is intended for domestic use only for the cool storage of foodstuffs as well as for storing deep frozen food freezing fresh food and for preparing ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance P This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Safety with children P This appliance is not a toy To av
28. he dials as 1 12 m Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways ina microwave oven in an oven using the Fan or Defrost setting atroom temperature in the refrigerator in a steam oven Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat The cooking time is slightly less than that of fresh vegetables 25 Freezing and storing food Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cube tray with release button depending on model m Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with water Any excess will flow out through the outlet m Now pull the
29. ight will go out and the appliance will run at normal power again To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of 18 C or colder has been reached in the freezer section You should also check the temperature inside the appliance from time to time m Press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power Dynamic cooling amp When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold heavy air will sink to the lowest section of the appliance You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at any one time it is a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperature in the room is high above approx 30 C and the room humidity level is high Switching on Dynamic cooling m Press the switch for Dynamic cooling above the fan to amp Switching off Dynamic cooling m Pre
30. il 18 lights up on the control panel Alarm Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed An alarm will sound and the alarm indicator light will flash if the temperature becomes too warm For example the alarm may sound and the alarm indicator light may flash if you freeze a large amount of food at once without having switched on the Super freeze function beforehand Depending on the temperature in the freezer you should check the condition of the food If food has defrosted or started to defrost check that it is still safe to use and if so use it as quickly as possible Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm will stop and the indicator light will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again However if the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off before this if you wish As Y m Press the alarm off button The alarm will stop The indicator light will stay on until the correct temperature has been reached The alarm system is then ready should it be needed again Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible This way the nutritional value of the foo
31. k disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice gt The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m of room space is required The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance gt Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt P The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock gt If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to prote
32. k Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department What to do if the appliance does not get cool m Make sure that the temperature selectors are not pointing to the O position m Check that the plug is correctly inserted in the socket and switched On m Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown If it has contact the Miele Ser vice Department the door to the freezer section will not open because it has been opened and closed too many times in succession This is not a fault The suction caused by opening and closing the door is preventing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature in the refrigerator section or freezer section is too low m Turn the temperature selector to a warmer setting m The Super freeze function is still on and the Super freeze indicator light is on The Super freeze function switches itself off automatically after approx 65 hours the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long m Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty m Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty m he doors have been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing m Check that the doors have been
33. late inside the appliance Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature e g a garage can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature P Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit P In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance gt 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 gt Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site
34. nd quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by date P Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance P Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts P Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health P Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time 10 P If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into contact with plastic components These can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components P Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance P The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data p
35. ng food Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably Allow hot foods and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer Packing m Freeze food in portions Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Suitable packing material plastic freezer film freezer bags aluminium foil freezer containers m Expel as much air as possible from bags etc before sealing them to prevent freezer burn on food m Close the packaging tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits 24 m Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer m When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer section see Super freeze Placing food in the freezer section Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section Large quantities can be placed directly onto the glass cold plates to freeze the food quickly
36. oid the risk of injury do not allow children to play on or near it or to play with the controls Older children may only use the appliance if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely recognising the dangers of misuse gt Keep children away from the appliance at all times and supervise them whilst you are using it Do not allow children to play with the appliance for example to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety P Before setting up the appliance check it for any externally visible damage Do not install and use a damaged appliance P This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling System are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes In the event of any damage avoid open fires and anything which creates a spar
37. or the appliance to be serviced 33 Noises Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr Humming noise made by the motor compressor This noise can 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 Click Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can What causes them and what can you do about easily rectify them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking Check all removable items and refit them correctly Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against each other Separate them The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance Remove the clips 34 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 or
38. recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator section in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature of 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises above 10 C the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long For this reason partially defrosted 16 or defrosted food must not be re frozen Food may be re frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms Setting the temperature The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections are set using the appropriate temperature dial m Using a coin turn the dial for the refrigerator section or for the freezer section in a clockwise direction away from the 0 position Turn it only as far as it will go then turn it back again Turning it beyond its range would damage it Temperature displays The temperature displays on the control panel always show the required temperature For example if you want to set the temperature for the refrigerator section at 5 C m turn the temperature dial for the refrigerator section clockwise from O until 5 lights up on the control panel If you want the temperature in the freezer section to be 18 C m turn the temperature dial for the freezer section clockwise from O unt
39. res and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 18 C to 38 C T 18 C to 43 C SN ST 10 C to 38 C SN T 10 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered over The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation m Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance m Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Remove any hindrance m Carefully push the appliance into position The appliance can be placed directly against a wall 37 Installation Aligning the appliance m To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied 38 Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right hand hinged If left hand door hinging is required follow the instructions below Removing the door handles First the side sections of the handles must be removed m Pull door handle towards you Side
40. ss the switch for Dynamic cooling to O The fan automatically switches off when the door is open Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator Cold heavy air sinks to the lowest section of the appliance Make use of the different zones when placing food in the appliance Warmest area The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Coldest area The coldest area in a refrigerator is directly above the vegetable containers Use this for all delicate and highly perishable food e g fish meat poultry sausage products ready meals dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream fresh dough cake mixtures pizza or quiche dough soft cheese and other dairy products pre packed vegetables and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C 20 Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into contact with plastic components These can cause str
41. such as sand soda acids or chemical solvents Non abrasive cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit into the light or into the ventilation gaps Do not let water get into the drainage channel and drain hole when cleaning Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed It contains information which is required in the event of a service call Before cleaning m Switch the appliance off switch off at the socket and remove the plug m Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a cool place m Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning m he stainless steel trim can be pulled off the front edge of the refrigerator section shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher The butter dish is however dishwasher safe m Clean the appliance at least once a month m Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use a straw or similar to clear the drain if necessary m After cleaning wipe the outer casing the interior and accessories with a damp cloth an
42. the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the plug fitted Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Installation Do not place any appliance which gives off heat such as a toaster or microwave oven on top of this appliance as this would increase the appliance s energy consumption Important Appliances without side wall heating must not be installed side by side next to another refrigerator or freezer This could cause condensation between the two appliances and subsequent damage Location The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed The higher the ambient temperature of the room the more energy the appliance requires to operate It should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatu
43. time as the appliance will have to work harder to lower the temperature Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost Do not over fill the appliance to allow air to circulate 12 How to save energy Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment when a layer of ice 0 5 cm thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption 13 Switching on and off Before using for the first time m Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth Important To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance let it stand for between 1 and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains Switching on The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together with the master dial on the right hand side of the control panel 0 b m Using a coin turn the master On Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the O position Forcing it beyond its range will damage it Turn it only as far as it will go then turn it back again The temperature display for the refrigerator section will
44. ven off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Unpacked meats and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross contamination these foods may only be stored together if they are wrapped Protein rich foods Please note that foods rich in protein deteriorate faster than others Shell fish for example deteriorates faster than fish and fish deteriorates faster than meat Meat Meat should be stored loosely covered in suitable containers or packaging Allowing the surface of the meat to dry slightly helps to prevent the growth of bacteria To prevent the risk of bacterial cross contamination meat should not be allowed to come into contact with other foods 21 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food m Raise the shelf at the front pull it out half way and then lift it out m With the rear barrier facing upwards place the shelf at the required position The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it The shelf which does not have this rear barrier must always be fitted in the top shelf position This gives you more flexibility for arranging storage
45. wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it m Store it in the freezer as soon as possible Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food are not suitable for freezing Grapes lettuce radishes sour cream mayonnaise eggs in their shells onions whole raw apples and pears To retain colour taste and vitamin C vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed To blanch bring a large saucepan of water to the boil immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2 3 minutes depending on variety Remove and plunge into ice cold water to cool quickly Drain and pack ready for freezing Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer To prevent chops steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film 23 Freezing and stori
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