Miele KFN 12924 SD, KFN 12823 SD, KFN 12923 User Manual
Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with dynamic cooling
KFN 12823 SD
KFN 12923 SD
KFN 12924 SD
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 681 400
Contents
Guide to 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
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................14
The correct temperature ...........................................15
...intherefrigerator section.........................................15
...inthefreezer section ............................................15
Setting the temperature .............................................15
Temperature display ...............................................16
Temperature range ..............................................16
Alarm...........................................................17
Door alarm .......................................................17
Activating the alarm system..........................................17
Switching the alarm off early .........................................17
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling ..................................18
Super freeze .....................................................18
Dynamic cooling m ...............................................19
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................20
Different storage zones .............................................20
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................21
When shopping for food ............................................21
Storing food correctly ..............................................21
Fruit and vegetables .............................................21
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................22
Protein rich foods ...............................................22
Meat .........................................................22
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................23
Moving the shelves ................................................23
Split shelf ........................................................23
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ...................................23
Moving the bottle divider ............................................23
Freezing and storing food..........................................24
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................24
Freezing fresh food ................................................24
Contents
Storing frozen food ................................................24
Home freezing ....................................................25
Hints on home freezing...........................................25
Packing .......................................................25
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................26
Placing food in the freezer ........................................26
Freezing large items ...............................................26
Defrosting .......................................................26
Ice cubes ........................................................27
Cooling drinks ....................................................27
Freezer tray ......................................................27
Automatic defrost ................................................28
Cleaning and care ................................................29
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................29
Ventilation gaps ...................................................29
Door seals .......................................................30
Problem solving guide ............................................31
Noises .........................................................34
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................35
Electrical connection..............................................36
Installation ......................................................37
Location .........................................................37
Climate range ..................................................37
Ventilation .......................................................37
Installation .......................................................37
Aligning the appliance..............................................38
Appliance dimensions ..............................................39
Changing the door hinging .........................................40
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................46
Building in the appliance ..........................................47
Guide to the appliance
a On button for the whole appliance
and
On/Off button for independently
switching the
refrigerator section on and off
b Dynamic cooling button and
indicator light
c Refrigerator section temperature
selector button
d Refrigerator section temperature
display
e Freezer section temperature display
f Freezer section temperature selector
button
g Super freeze button and indicator
light
h Alarm off button and indicator light
i Master switch for switching
the whole appliance on and off
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a Dynamic cooling fan
b Butter and cheese compartment
c Interior lighting
d Adjustable shelves
e Egg tray
f Door shelf
g Bottle rack
h Condensate channel and
drain hole
i Fruit and vegetable containers
j Bottle divider*
k Bottle shelf
l Freezer drawers
Guide to the appliance
* Depending on model
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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 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 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.
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 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 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
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drink 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 resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
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 by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door. Please
supervise young children whilst you are
using it. Older children may only use
the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
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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.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
If the connection cable is faulty it must
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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, 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 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 connected
load) match 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 unit 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
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present 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
suitably qualified and competent
person 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.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
it has been switched off at the socket
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and the plug has been withdrawn, or
the fuse from the fused spur
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connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
the mains fuse has been
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disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
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.
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.
This appliance may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
In countries where there are areas
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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.
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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 its 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. 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, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst, resulting in 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.
Do not 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 the
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.
Do not store cooking oil in the
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refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
The 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
puncturing the refrigerant channels
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in the evaporator.
bending any pipework.
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– 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.
Do not 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.
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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 situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
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 Only open the doors when
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
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
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
Increased energy
consumption
Situated 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 doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
damage during transportation. Please
remove this carefully after installation.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Carefully remove the protective foil
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from the stainless steel trim.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ 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 by pressing the
master switch on the right hand side of
the control panel, or by pressing the
On/Off button on the left hand side of the
control panel.
the freezer section has cooled down to
the correct temperature for freezing.
The appliance will start cooling down
and the interior light in the refrigerator
section will come on if you open the
door.
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 of
the freezer. The cool pack will be at its
most effective after it has been in the
freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^ Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel until
both temperature displays go out.
The interior light will not come on when
you open the door and the cooling
process will be switched off.
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Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section will show the
selected temperature setting. The
temperature display for the freezer and
the alarm indicator light will flash until
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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 master switch on the right
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hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display will light up for
both the refrigerator and the freezer
sections.
^ Press the On/Off button for the
refrigerator section on the left hand
side of the control panel until the
temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out.
The refrigerator section is now switched
off.
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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switch off at the wall socket and
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withdraw the plug,
clean the appliance out and
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leave the doors ajar to air it.
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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 temperature display for the freezer
section will remain lit up.
To switch the refrigerator section on
again
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Press the On/Off button on the left
hand side of the control panel again.
The refrigerator section temperature
display will light up. The refrigerator
section will start cooling. The interior
light will come on when the door is
opened.
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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 it,
– 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.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 5°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
...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. 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
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 temperature is set in each zone by
using the respective temperature
button.
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Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the display.
The temperature changes each time
you press the button.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display as you do this.
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