Miele KF1911VI, KF1901VI, KF1811VI, KF1801VI User Manual

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Miele KF1911VI, KF1901VI, KF1811VI, KF1801VI User Manual

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Fridge-Freezer Combination

KF 1801 Vi

KF 1811 Vi

KF 1901 Vi

KF 1911 Vi

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before

en - US, CA

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 07 155 800

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning the appliance On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning the button sound On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Turning off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SmartFresh drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storage temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the SmartFresh drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the freezer efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Freezing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cooling drinks quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SuperCool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ice cube maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Floating drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Removing the storage shelf from above the drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ice cube container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Small freezer basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Large freezer basket with partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Humidity filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contents

Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Exchanging the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Filter Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Custom door panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 RemoteVision module installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Preparing the installation niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sliding the appliance into the installation niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Aligning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Preparing the custom door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Attaching and aligning the custom door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

RemoteVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before installation and use to prevent accidents and machine damage.

This appliance is intended for residential use only. Use only as described in this Operating manual.

Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of this appliance.

This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Electrical Safety

~Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

~Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, "tripping" the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.

~Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g., danger of overheating).

~Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy, of an effective grounding system.

~Only connect power to the appliance when all installation and plumbing work is complete.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

This appliance is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.

Keep the doors closed until the appliance is completely installed and secured per the installation instructions.

~This appliance must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions.

~Installation and repair work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

~Installation must comply with local plumbing regulations and state laws. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the water supply.

~Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department.

~This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as recreational vehicles or aircraft.

~Do not install the fridge/freezer in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g., a garage, as this may lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

~In refrigerators with an automatic ice maker, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element located on the bottom of the ice maker. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

~The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply.

~Do not use water that is microbiologically or chemically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection or other treatment before or after the filter is used; the filter alone is not an adequate safeguard.

Use

~Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

~To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the appliance, especially in the door hinge area.

~After your appliance is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the machine, ice cubes or frozen food, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

~Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~Do not handle frozen food or ice with wet hands. Danger of injury.

~Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

~Do not deactivate the water filter display.

~Do not use sharp-edged objects to remove frost and ice, or separate frozen foods and remove ice trays. They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.

~Do not use defrosting sprays or

de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.

~Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the appliance housing unit, as this can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and cause damage to the appliance.

~Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Pressurized steam could damage electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Disposal of your old appliance

~Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.

~Take off the doors.

~Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

~Consult with your municipal policy on recycling.

~Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal by:

- puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.

- bending any pipework.

- scratching the surface coating. Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

~Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC's are believed to harm stratospheric ozone. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of

environmental legislation. Make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed of by a qualified technician.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Important Safety instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination

aHinged door shelf

bShelves (height adjustable)

cDoor shelves (height adjustable)

dFloating drawer

eControl panel

fHumidity filter

gMain switch to turn the appliance On/Off

hSmartFresh drawer

iWater filter

jSmall freezer basket

kLarge freezer basket

lIce cube container

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Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination

Control panel

aAccess button "p" activates the control panel

bRefrigerator

cLeft SmartFresh drawer

dRight SmartFresh drawer

eFreezer

fTemperature display X colder; Y warmer

Allows you to set the desired temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section

gFood type(s) to be stored in the SmartFresh drawer

hOn/Off sensor button for the SuperCool function

iOn/Off sensor button for the ice cube maker

jSensor button for the temperature and door alarm*

kWater filter change indicator*

*Only visible when the relevant function is activated

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Before use

Before using for the first time

^Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth.

After installing the appliance, wait at least 30 minutes before turning the appliance on. During transport, fluids in the refrigeration system may have shifted and will need some time to settle.

Turning the appliance On/Off

^Open the upper appliance door.

^Turn the appliance On/Off with the main switch.

The main switch is located on the right-side underneath the control panel.

All zones are switched on or off together.

Once on, the appliance begins cooling. When the doors are open, the interior lights come on.

The access button will light in the control panel.

The preset temperatures (factory default settings) are reached after a few hours. Do not put any food in the appliance until the preset temperatures are reached.

,Turning off the appliance with the main switch does not safely isolate it from the power supply.

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Settings

Using the settings

When a sensor button has been selected with a finger touch, it will appear yellow.

A de-selected button will appear white.

^Touch the access button "p" so it turns yellow.

On the control panel you will now see the sensor buttons of the four appliance zones.

At the right of the control panel there is a sensor button to turn the ice maker on and off.

When the ice maker is in operation, the sensor button appears yellow.

^To change settings (e.g., to set the temperature, etc.), touch the sensor button for the appliance zone you wish to set.

The selected sensor button appears yellow and depending on the zone selected additional sensor buttons may appear on the control panel.

Depending on the zone selected, you can now:

adjust the temperature,

select the SuperCool function, or

select settings for the SmartFresh drawers by food type.

For additional information, see the corresponding sections in this manual.

^To de-select a zone touch the sensor button for that particular zone so that it turns white, or select another sensor button.

^To leave the settings menu, touch the access button "p" so it turns white. The last settings entered are stored. If the access button is not pressed the display will go out after approx. 30 secs.

The sensor buttons for the four appliance zones now disappear from the control panel.

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Settings

Custom settings

In the custom settings mode you can select and change functions. The function possibilities are described in the respective chapters of this manual.

Function

Display text

 

 

Temperature

°C - °F

 

 

 

RemoteVision

;

Module settings

 

 

 

Button sound on/off

=

Confirm filter

^

changes

 

 

 

Exit Custom

c

Settings mode

 

 

 

Turning the button sound On/Off

If you prefer the buttons to be silent when touched, the button sound can be turned off.

^Touch the access button "p" so it turns yellow.

^Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator section so it turns yellow.

^Note the position of the X button, but do not touch.

^Touch the access button "p" again so it turns white.

Only the access button "p" is visible.

^Place one finger on the position of the X button and hold (the X button will not be visible).

^While holding down the X button, press the access button "p" once. Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display (approx. 5 seconds).

^Tap the X button until = appears in the display.

^Touch the access button "p" to confirm.

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Settings

^By touching the X button, you can choose between:

=0 : Button sound is off

=1 : Button sound is on

=– : Return to menu.

^Touch the access button "p" to confirm the setting.

^Tap the X button until you see ; in the display.

^Touch the access button "p".

You have now left the Custom settings mode.

When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically. Once the door is closed it is reactivated.

Turning off for longer periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended time (for example, during a vacation) some precautions should be taken.

^Shut off the water supply line, (several hours before switching off the appliance)

^Take all food out of the appliance

^Turn the appliance off at the main switch

^Unplug the appliance

^Empty the ice cube container

^Clean the interior

^Remove and discard the water filter (secure the filter cap)

^Leave the doors open to prevent odors

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Alarm

The appliance is equipped with an alarm system, to ensure that the temperature does not rise unnoticed because of energy loss or open doors.

The alarm system is always operational, it does not need to be turned on.

Turning the temperature alarm Off

As soon as the alarm condition is corrected, the alarm signal turns off and the affected zone stops flashing in the display. The "alarm" indicator goes out.

Temperature alarm

If the temperature becomes too warm, an alarm sounds, the "alarm" indicator turns red and flashes. At the same time the affected zone flashes in the display.

If the freezer zone is affected, the temperature display shows the warmest temperature reached during the alarm.

The alarm will sound and the display will flash if:

too much warm air flows into the appliance, for example when food is being loaded, re-arranged, or taken out.

large amounts of food are being frozen at once.

the power fails.

^To turn the alarm off early, press the "alarm" sensor button.

The alarm signal turns off. The "alarm" indicator remains red and the corresponding appliance zone continues to flash until the alarm condition is corrected.

If the temperature in the freezer zone reaches 0°F (-18°C) or higher, check that food has not defrosted.

Door alarm

If one of the appliance doors is left open for over 5 minutes, an alarm signal will sound and the "alarm" indicator will turn red.

Turning the door alarm Off

Once the door is closed the alarm turns off and the "alarm" indicator goes out. If the door has not been closed properly, the alarm will sound again after five minutes.

^To turn the alarm off early, press the "alarm" sensor button. The "alarm" indicator and signal will turn off.

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Setting the temperature

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections

The refrigerator and freezer sections can be set independently of each other.

^Touch the access button "p" so it turns yellow.

^Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator or freezer section so it turns yellow.

^Use the X and Y buttons next to the temperature display to set the temperature warmer or colder.

Tap the X and Y sensor buttons to raise/lower the temperature 1°, or hold them down to move through the temperature range more quickly.

The temperature display on the control panel always shows the desired temperature.

Temperature range

The temperature can be selected within the following ranges:

Refrigerator:

36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C)

A temperature of 37°F (4°C) in the refrigerator section is recommended.

Freezer:

7°F to -11°F (-14°C to -24°C).

To freeze fresh food and store frozen food for an extended period of time, a temperature of 0°F (-18°C) is suggested.

The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to get to the desired temperature. If the room temperature is too high, it may not be possible for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature.

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Setting the temperature

Temperature unit (Fahrenheit/Celsius)

The temperature can be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

^Touch the access button "p" so it turns yellow.

^Touch the sensor button for the refrigerator section so it turns yellow.

^Note the position of the button X, but do not touch.

^Touch the access button "p" again so it turns white.

Only the access button "p" is visible.

^Place one finger on the position of the X button and hold (the X button will not be visible).

^While holding down the X button, press the access button "p" once. Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display (approx. 5 seconds).

^Tap the X button until † appears in the display.

^Touch the access button "p" to confirm.

^By touching the X button you can select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for the temperature display.

0: Fahrenheit

1: Celsius

–: return to menu

^Touch the access button "p" to confirm the setting.

^Tap the X button until a ; appears in the display.

^Touch the access button "p".

You have left the Custom settings mode.

When you are in the Custom settings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically. Once the door is closed it is reactivated.

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SmartFresh drawers

The SmartFresh drawers provide the right combination of temperature and humidity. The result is freshness up to three times longer than in the other zones of the refrigerator.

Storage temperatures

For fresh foods that are not adversely affected by cold, the best range is

32° - 37°F (0° - 3°C). This helps to keep the food fresh considerably longer than in the rest of the refrigerator, spoiling is minimal.

The temperature is set to approx. 35°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The closer the humidity in the appliance matches the moisture content of the food, the more moisture the food will retain, and the fresher and crisper it will stay over a longer period of time.

The optimal humidity is determined on the basis of the food stored in the appliance.

Proper humidity is assisted by 2 humidity filters located above the SmartFresh drawers. These filters allow air to pass through, yet retain moisture.

Using the SmartFresh drawers

^Use the sensor button to select the desired drawer.

The selected sensor button turns yellow, and the sensor buttons for the food choices appear.

The most recently selected food type(s) appear yellow.

^Use the sensor buttons to select the desired food type(s), so they appear yellow.

Several food types can be selected at the same time.

To delete a food type, simply press it again.

Depending on the food types selected, the optimal humidity is determined for the crispers.

The "deli" and "dairy" settings are the most energy efficient.

^Touch the access button "p" to confirm the settings.

^Place the food in the drawer.

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SmartFresh drawers

For optimal storage conditions, it is always best to store similar foods together in one crisper.

Foods that are best stored under dry conditions

fresh fish and shellfish, meats, poultry, sausage, dairy products and deli salads.

Foods that are best stored under moist conditions

fresh produce, e.g., vegetables, lettuce, herbs, mushrooms, cabbage, fruit.

Remember that higher moisture levels can only be attained when the food is stored unpacked so air can circulate freely.

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Using the refrigerator efficiently

Different storage zones

Due to the natural circulation of 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 these different zones when placing food in the appliance.

This appliance uses a dynamic cooling feature to establish a constant temperature during cooling. As a result, the differences between temperature zones are less pronounced.

Leave some space between items, so air can circulate freely around them. Make sure the ventilation slits are not covered - this is important for the cooling performance.

Warmest area

The warmest area is in the top section of the door (storage shelf). Use this area to store items such as butter and cheese.

Coldest area

The coldest area in the refrigerator is directly above the SmartFresh drawers. The temperature in the drawers themselves is even colder.

Use these cold areas in the refrigerator for all highly perishable foods, such as:

fish, meat, poultry,

deli meats, store-bought meals,

dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream,

fresh bread dough, pastry dough, cake batters,

dairy products.

If storing high-proof alcohol, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright.

Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door. Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door.

Do not allow food to touch the rear wall of the appliance, it may freeze to the wall.

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Using the freezer efficiently

Freezing food

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. This helps maintain the nutritional value, vitamin content, appearance and taste of the food.

Never refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible, it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Do not refreeze defrosted food unless it has been cooked.

Before placing food in the freezer

^When you are planning to freeze large amounts of food (more than 4 ½ lbs [2 kg]), switch on the SuperCool function ahead of time (see "SuperCool").

This will provide the food already in the freezer with a protective boost of cold air.

Placing food in the freezer

Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section.

Use the large freezer basket for large quantities of food.

Load bearing capacity of the baskets:

 

Small

Large

 

basket

basket

 

 

 

KF 18X Vi/SF

30 lbs

72 lbs

 

(14 kg)

(33 kg)

 

 

 

KF 19X Vi/SF

41 lbs

94 lbs

 

(19 kg)

(43 kg)

 

 

 

^Spread the food to be frozen across the bottom of the freezer basket or across the shelves, so that it will freeze through to the core as quickly as possible.

^When placing items in the freezer, make sure the packaging and containers are dry, to keep them from sticking together when frozen.

When freezing, make sure that already frozen food does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen, this could cause the frozen food to defrost.

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Using the freezer efficiently

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways:

in a microwave oven,

at room temperature,

in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the other food cold),

in a steam oven.

Poultry It is especially important to observe proper hygiene when defrosting poultry. Never save the liquid from defrosted poultry. Drain it away and promptly wash the container, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.

Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging, or in a covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Simply place directly into boiling water or hot oil.

Cooling drinks quickly

To cool drinks quickly, switch on the SuperCool function. See "SuperCool" for more information.

Do not leave bottles in the freezer for more than 1 hour, closed containers could burst.

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35°F (2°C) -22°F (-30°C)

SuperCool

When the SuperCool function is activated, the appliance is cooled as quickly as possible (to a factory-preset temperature).

SuperCool

When used with the refrigerator the SuperCool function is ideal for the rapid cooling of drinks and refrigerating large quantities of food.

When used with the freezer the SuperCool function is ideal for freezing large quantities of unfrozen food. The function should be switched on 4-6 hours before the fresh food is placed in the freezer.

If the max. freezing capacity is used, 24 hours are recommended.

This helps food to freeze quickly and retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavor and appearance.

Switching on SuperCool

^Touch the sensor for the refrigerator or freezer (as desired) so it turns yellow.

^Touch the SuperCool sensor button so it turns yellow.

In the temperature display for the zone selected, the new temperature setting appears:

Refrigerator:

Freezer:

The temperature in the appliance now begins to fall, with maximum cooling in the zone selected.

Switching off SuperCool

The SuperCool function automatically switches off after:

Refrigerator: approx. 6 hours Freezer: approx. 52 hours

The sensor button turns white, and the appliance continues running at normal power.

To save energy, the SuperCool function can be switched off early, once the food and/or drinks are sufficiently chilled.

^Touch the SuperCool sensor button so that it turns white.

The temperature display for the zone selected returns to the original temperature setting.

The appliance now continues running at normal power.

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Ice cube maker

For the automatic ice cube maker to operate, it must be connected to the household water supply. See "Plumbing".

Do not use the ice cube container for rapid cooling of food or drinks. The ice cube maker may become blocked and be damaged.

Turning on the ice cube maker

Make sure that the ice cube container is under the ice cube maker, as far as possible.

Ice cubes will not be produced unless the container is completely closed.

^Touch the sensor button for the ice cube maker so that it turns yellow.

As soon as the freezer has cooled to a freezing temperature, the ice cube tray fills with water. Cold air is blown directly over the tray.

As soon as the ice cubes are frozen, they fall into the ice cube container.

The ice cube maker can produce approx. 120 ice cubes within 24 hours.

After the appliance is turned on for the very first time, it can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container.

Once the ice cube container is full, the ice cube maker switches off automatically.

Do not use the first batch of ice cubes from the ice cube maker. Discard the ice produced in the first 24 hours after switching on the ice cube maker.

This applies for the very first use, and whenever the appliance has been out of service for an extended period of time.

The amount of ice cubes produced depends on the temperature in the freezer section. The lower the temperature, the more ice cubes will be produced in a given period of time.

Turning off the ice cube maker

The water supply line must be shut off several hours before the appliance or ice cube maker is switched off.

^Touch the sensor button for the ice cube maker so that it turns white.

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Automatic defrost

Refrigerator section and SmartFresh drawers

The refrigerator and SmartFresh drawers defrost automatically.

During normal operation, condensate and frost can form on the rear wall of the refrigerator and drawers.

You do not need to remove this build-up, it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the heat generated by the appliance.

Freezer section

The freezer section defrosts automatically.

The moisture generated in the appliance collects in the evaporator. It is automatically defrosted and dissipated by the condenser periodically.

This automatic defrosting system enables the freezer to remain permanently ice-free, while ensuring that the food stored in the freezer stays frozen.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Moving the shelves

The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food.

^Using both hands, grasp the shelf from underneath and lift slightly so that the rear of the shelf is slightly above the mountings.

^Pull the shelf forward.

^Move the shelf to the desired height, then insert the (rear) hooks into place.

^Make sure the shelf is level.

Floating drawer

The floating drawer can be moved to the left or right, moved to another shelf, or removed.

^Pull the drawer straight out, so that it passes over the catches and remove.

^To replace the drawer slide it straight in along the rails.

SmartFresh drawer

These drawers are set on telescopic tracks. They can be pulled in and out for loading and unloading, or removed for cleaning.

^ Open the drawer.

On the hinged-side of the door is a safety lock, which must be turned to a horizontal position before the drawer can be removed.

^Using a suitable object, e.g., coin, turn the safety lock to a horizontal position a.

^On both sides of the drawer, pull the latches b upward and lift the drawer out of the refrigerator.

Push the tracks back into the refrigerator to avoid injury.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

The divider in the drawer can also be removed for cleaning.

^Remove the drawer.

^Lift the divider upward and out.

To re-insert the divider, slide it back down along the tracks.

Important: If the divider is not in place, the SmartFresh drawer will not work properly.

Replacing the SmartFresh drawer

^Completely extend the telescopic tracks.

^Lay the drawer on the tracks so that it connects in the front and back.

^Turn the safety lock back to the vertical position.

^Slide the drawer in.

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Adjusting the interior fittings

Adjusting the door shelves

For easier loading, unloading, and cleaning, the door shelves can be shifted or completely removed.

^Using both hands, grasp the door shelf by the frame and tip it slightly forward.

^Slide the tipped shelf up or down along the slide-rails, and click it into place with the lower hooks.

^Make sure the shelf is level.

Removing a door shelf

^Slide it upward all the way to the top of the slide-rails, until it can be removed.

Replacing a door shelf

^Start at the top of the slide-rails and slide the shelf down into the desired position.

Removing the hinged door shelf

^Pull the stops upward and out of the shelf, and remove the shelf lid upward.

^Now remove the hinged container upward and out.

Removing the storage shelf from above the drawer

^Remove the rear finishing strip, move the glass plate slightly toward the rear, and carefully lift it upward and out.

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