Miele 09 307 880 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge-freezer
with Dynamic cooling
KFN 9753 iD

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.

en - GB, HK

M.-Nr. 09 307 880

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................14

Safety lock .......................................................14

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................15

The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . for the refrigerator section ........................................16

...inthefreezer section ............................................16

Setting the temperature in the refrigerator section / freezer section ...........16

Temperature range ..............................................17

Temperature display ...............................................17

Temperature display brightness....................................18

Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature alarm ................................................19

Door alarm .......................................................19

Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Super cool .......................................................20

Super freeze .....................................................20

Dynamic cooling m ...............................................21

Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Different storage zones .............................................22

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................23

When shopping for food ............................................23

Storing food correctly ..............................................23

Fruit and vegetables .............................................23

Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................24

Protein rich foods ...............................................24

Meat .........................................................24

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Moving the shelves ................................................25

Split shelf ........................................................25

Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................26

Universal container ................................................26

Moving the bottle divider ............................................26

Contents

Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Maximum freezing capacity..........................................27

Freezing fresh food ................................................27

Storing frozen food ................................................27

Home freezing ....................................................28

Hints on home freezing...........................................28

Packing .......................................................28

Before placing food in the freezer ..................................29

Placing food in the freezer ........................................29

Freezer calendar ..................................................30

Defrosting .......................................................30

Ice cubes ........................................................31

Cooling drinks ....................................................31

Cool pack........................................................31

Automatic defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................34

Ventilation gaps ...................................................35

Door seals .......................................................35

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Location .........................................................42

Climate range ..................................................42

Ventilation .......................................................42

Before installing the appliance .......................................43

Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ..............43

Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting the door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Weight of the furniture doors .........................................49

Building into a peninsular run ........................................49

Fitting the furniture doors............................................54

Description of the appliance

a On/Off button for switching the

refrigerator section on and off
separately

b Refrigerator section temperature

display

c Refrigerator section

temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)

d Super cool button and

indicator light

e Dynamic cooling button and

indicator light

f Safety lock indicator light

g Master switch for switching

the whole appliance on and off

h Freezer section temperature display

i Freezer section

temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)

j Super freeze button and indicator

light

k Alarm off button

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a Dynamic cooling fan

b Butter and cheese compartment

c Bottle rack

d Egg tray/Condiment tray

e Interior lighting

f Adjustable shelves

g Condensate channel and

drain hole

h Universal container

i Fruit and vegetable containers

j Bottle divider

k Bottle shelf

l Freezer drawers with

freezer calendar

Description of the appliance

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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 should 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!

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 it
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.

Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the
appliance can present a risk of both
personal injury and damage to
property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.

Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.

This appliance is not intended for

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use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless
they are supervised whilst using it, or
have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.

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

Correct application

This appliance is not designed for

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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:

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Shops

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Offices and showrooms

and by residents in establishments
such as:

–

Hostels and guest houses.

This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store food as well
as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To

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prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it, for example to
play with the controls, to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.

Children under 8 years of age must

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be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may use

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the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.

If the connection cable is faulty it

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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.

This appliance contains the coolant

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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
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, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up 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 flames and anything which
creates a spark,

- disconnect from the mains,

- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and

- contact the Service Department for
advice.

The more coolant there is in an

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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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.

Safe operation of the appliance is

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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.

Before connecting the appliance,

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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.

Do not connect the appliance to the

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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).

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Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

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appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
observed and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Installation, maintenance and

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repairs may only be carried out by a
service technician authorised by the
manufacturer in strict accordance with
current national and local safety
regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.

While the appliance is under

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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.

The appliance must be isolated from

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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.

Faulty components must only be

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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.

This appliance must not be used in

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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).

In areas which may be subject to

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infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, play 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Never handle frozen food with wet

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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not take ice cubes out with your

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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.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

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thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.

Do not store explosive materials in

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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.

Do not operate any electrical

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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.

If storing alcohol with a high

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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright. Danger of
explosion.

Do not store cans or bottles

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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer
section. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage
to the appliance.

When cooling drinks quickly in the

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freezer section, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour,
otherwise they could burst, causing
injury or damage.

Observe the "use-by" dates given on

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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.

Do not use sharp edged objects to

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– remove frost and ice,

– separate frozen foods and remove

ice trays.

They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.

Never place electric heaters or

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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use defrosting sprays or

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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

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door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.

If storing food which contains a lot of

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fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.

Do not block the ventilation gap in

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the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.

This appliance is designed for use

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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
plate 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.

Never use a steam-cleaning

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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

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appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.

Be careful not to damage any part of

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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.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

Not near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).

Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.

Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.

Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).

Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).

Use Drawers, shelves and racks

Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the

Larder 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

arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.

Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the

Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of

Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.

layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum)
has built up.

Increased energy
consumption

Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).

Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.

temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.

On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C .

Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

door is open for longer.

Hot food will cause the compressor
to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.

liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.

A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

Protective foil

The stainless steel trim, frames and
panels have a layer of protective foil to
prevent scratching during
transportation.

Carefully remove the protective foil

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from them.

Cleaning and care

After removing the protective foil,

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treat stainless steel surfaces with the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent supplied with the appliance
(available to re-order from
www.miele-shop.com).

Important! Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellent
protective coating.

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.

Switching on

The refrigerator and freezer sections are
switched on together by pressing the
master switch on the right hand side of
the control panel.

Press the master switch on the right

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hand side of the control panel.

The temperature display for the
refrigerator section lights up, and the
interior lighting comes on when the door
is opened.
Bars light up in the temperature display
for the freezer section.
The appliance starts cooling.

To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer. The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.

Switching off

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Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel until
both temperature displays go out.

The cooling system is switched off. If
this does not happen, then the safety
lock has been activated.

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Switching on and 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.

Press the On/Off button for the

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refrigerator section on the left hand
side of the control panel until the
temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out.

To switch the refrigerator section on
again

^ Press the On/Off button on the left

hand side of the control panel again.

The refrigerator section temperature
display lights up. The refrigerator
section will start cooling. The interior
light will come on when the door is
opened.

Activating or de-activating the safety
lock

Press and hold the Super freeze

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button for approx. 5 seconds.

The Super freeze indicator light flashes,
and

; flashes in the temperature

display.

Then press the Super freeze button

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again.

; will light up in the display.

^ You can now choose between

and

; 1 by pressing the temperature

selector buttons:

0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.

^

Press the Super freeze button to save
the setting.

; 0

Safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.

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The safety lock indicator light
light up when the safety lock has been
activated.

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Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.

If you do not do this, the electronics will
switch over to normal operation
automatically after a couple of minutes.

X will

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:

Switch the appliance off,

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disconnect it from the mains. Switch

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off at the wall and withdraw the plug
from the socket, or disconnect the
mains fuse,

clean the appliance out and

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leave the doors ajar to air the

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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.

Switching on and off

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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

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and the longer it is kept open,

– the more food that is stored in the

appliance,

– 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.

...inthefreezer 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. Should the
temperature rise above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms will become active in
the food again so that it cannot be kept
as long. For this reason, partially
defrosted 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 in the
refrigerator section / freezer
section

Use the two buttons underneath the
respective temperature displays to set
the temperature for the refrigerator and
freezer sections.

Press the

. . . for the refrigerator section

We recommend a temperature of 4°C.

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+ button: to raise the temperature

(it gets warmer)

– button: to reduce the temperature

(it gets cooler).

The temperature being set will flash in
the display.

When pressing the buttons, the
following information shows in the
display:

–

When first pressed, the last

temperature selected flashes.

The correct temperature

Each subsequent press of the button

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adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.

Keeping the button pressed in

–

adjusts the temperature continually.

Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button the current, average
temperature of the refrigerator or
freezer section is automatically shown.

If you have adjusted the temperature,

wait for approx. 6 hours if the
appliance is not very full and for
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is
full before checking the temperature

display, as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted:

– In the refrigerator section from 2 °C

to 11 °C

–

In the freezer section from -16 °C to

-26 °C.

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

Temperature display

During normal operation, the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperature in the
middle of the refrigerator section and
the temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer section.

If the temperatures in the appliance are
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, bars will flash in the
temperature displays.

The temperature displays flash if

a different temperature is being set,

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– the temperature in the appliance has

risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.

This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:

– when the door has been left open for

a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,

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when fresh food is being frozen.

However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18 °C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost. If it has
started thawing, check that the food is
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly
as possible.

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The correct temperature

Temperature display brightness

The display goes out when the door is
closed.
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
set as low as possible. However, if the
door is opened, a setting changed or if
the alarm is sounding, the temperature
display will appear much brighter for
approx. 1 minute.

The level of brightness can be
adjusted:

^ Press and hold the Super freeze

button for approx. 5 seconds.

The Super freeze indicator light flashes
and a

; flashes in the temperature

display.

^ Press one of the temperature selector

buttons repeatedly until
the display.

^ appears in

Press the Super freeze button to save

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the setting.

Press the master switch on the right

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hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.

Otherwise the electronics will revert
to normal operation after a couple of
minutes.

^

Then press the Super freeze button
again.

^ lights up in the display.

^

You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1 to 5:

1: dimmest setting,
5: brightest setting.

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