Miele KFN 37232 iD Operating instructions
Operating and Installation Instructions
Fridge-freezer Combination
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en – US, CA M.-Nr. 11 448 470
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 13
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 14
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 16
Control panel....................................................................................................... 16
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 18
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 19
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 21
The correct temperature................................................................................... 22
... in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 22
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ...................................................... 22
...in the Freezer Zone.......................................................................................... 22
Temperature display............................................................................................ 23
Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer...................................... 23
Using Automatic SuperCool and SuperFreeze ............................................... 25
The Automatic SuperCool function in the refrigerator......................................... 25
The Automatic SuperCool function in the freezer ............................................... 26
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 27
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 27
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 27
Turning off the acoustic alarm............................................................................. 27
Selecting additional settings............................................................................ 28
Settings mode ..................................................................................................... 28
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 31
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 31
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 32
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 33
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the interior fittings............................................................................ 34
Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf ................................................................... 34
Adjusting the bottle holder .................................................................................. 34
Moving the shelves.............................................................................................. 34
Fruit and vegetable drawer.................................................................................. 34
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 35
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 35
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Contents
What happens when you freeze fresh food?....................................................... 35
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 35
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 36
Making ice cubes ........................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 39
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 41
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 41
Preparing the appliance for cleaning................................................................... 42
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 43
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 44
Cleaning the ventilation gaps .............................................................................. 44
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 44
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 45
Causes of noises ............................................................................................... 51
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 52
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 52
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 52
Installation.......................................................................................................... 53
Installation information ........................................................................................ 53
Installation location ........................................................................................ 53
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 54
Cabinet doors................................................................................................. 56
Before installing the appliance ....................................................................... 59
Installation dimensions........................................................................................ 60
Adjusting the door hinge ..................................................................................... 61
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance doors ........................................ 61
Adjusting the door hinge ..................................................................................... 61
Building in the appliance ..................................................................................... 64
Fitting the cabinet doors ................................................................................ 72
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 77
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They contain important information on safety, installation, use, and maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in the chapter on installing the refrigeration appliance,
as well as the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Appropriate use
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
– bed and breakfast type environments
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
This appliance is not intended for use outdoors, in damp environments or in places exposed to rain.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations, or other similar substances or products that are subject to the Medical Device Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such purposes
may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
This refrigeration appliance may only be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using
it.
The refrigeration appliance may only be used by these people without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Safety with children
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or
near the appliance.
Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!
Technical safety
The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory and regulatory requirements..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This refrigeration appliance contains the coolant Isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is
combustible, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to 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 cooling
circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not affect
the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact Miele Customer Service.
The more coolant there is in a refrigeration 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 a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant, at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the electricity supply.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-
thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,
it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the machine
in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g.,
garages, laundry rooms).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in-
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
During installation, side-by-side heater installation, maintenance
and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the electrical power supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
- the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
- the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been removed or
- the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when removing it from the outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
Any manufacturer's warranty will be void if the appliance is not re-
paired by a Miele approved service technician.
Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original
parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(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, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air
vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store any explosive materials or
products containing flammable propellants (e.g., spray cans) in the
appliance. Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.,
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance. Risk
of sparking and explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liq-
uids 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 freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, causing injury or damage.
Risk of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the
appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food
or to the metal.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and
never place ice cubes or ice pops in your mouth straight from the
freezer section. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume de-
frosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
When eating stored food, there is a danger 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. Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instructions.
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
Cleaning and maintenance
Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
- remove frost or ice,
- separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and
in its packaging.
Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very
heavy and must be transported by 2people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo-
cate.
- Remove the machine doors.
- Remove the drawers.
- Leave the adjustable shelves in the machine so children cannot
climb inside.
DANGER of electric shock!
- Cut the plug off the power cord.
- Cut the power cord off the old appliance.
Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or
inflammable gases and liquids during and after disposal.
Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-
posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate
for coolant type).
Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not
to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,
- kinking any pipework,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal operation.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene-
trates the airways.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packaging material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are 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 children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, compounds, and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. By law,
you are solely responsible for deleting
any personal data from the appliance
prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigeration appliance’s pipework before or during transportation to an authorized collection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored for disposal. For additional information, see “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” in these operating and
installation instructions.
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Saving energy
Installation /
Maintenance
Temperature
setting
Normal
energy consumption
In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti-
Protected from direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources (radiator, range/oven).
Where the ideal room temperature is approx. 68°F
(20°C).
Air vents uncovered and
dusted regularly.
39°F to 41°F (4°C to 5°C) in
the refrigerator section
0°F (-18°C) in the freezer
section
Increased
energy consumption
lated room.
In direct sunlight.
Near a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 77°F
(25°C).
Where the ventilation openings are blocked and full of
dust.
The lower the temperature in
the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.
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Saving energy
Normal
energy consumption
Use The drawers, and shelves
are 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 organized way.
When shopping, use a
cooler bag and place the
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, before it warms up too much.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
Increased
energy consumption
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will try to cool
down and the compressor
will run for longer periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the temperature inside the refrigeration appliance. The appliance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
The evaporation or condensation of liquids in the refrigerator section will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator section to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance
in order to allow the air to
circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a
On/Off button for switching the refrigerator section on or off
b
Button for setting the temperature in
the refrigerator section
c
Automatic SuperCool button
d
Display
e
Alarm symbol
f
Automatic SuperCool symbol
g
Lock symbol
h
Temperature display
i
Main On/Off button for switching the
freezer section and the refrigerator
section on or off
j
Button for setting the temperature in
the freezer section
k
SuperFreeze button
l
Alarm off button
m
Menu symbol
(Settings mode:
For setting the temperature display
°C / °F, or switching the safety lock
on/off)
n
Power supply symbol
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel
b
Fan
c
Interior lighting
d
Egg tray / Door shelf
e
Shelf
f
Bottle shelf
g
Fruit and vegetable drawer
h
Condensate channel and
drain hole
i
Freezer drawers
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Guide to the appliance
Optional accessories
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at different positions in the appliance.
Split shelf
In order to accommodate tall items in
the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. The front section can be pushed
under the rear section.
All-purpose microfiber cloth
The microfiber cloth helps remove fingerprints and light soiling on surfaces
made of stainless steel, appliance covers, windows, furniture, car windows,
etc.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webstore, from Miele directly (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.
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Switching on and off
Before first use
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Accessories
- Bottle holder
The non-slip fins of the bottle holder jut
out into the bottle shelf and make bottles more secure when opening and
closing the appliance door.
Attach the bottle holder along the
center rear edge of the bottle shelf.
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Switching on and off
Switching on
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.
Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is cold
enough (at least 0°F / -18°C).
The freezer section and the refrigerator
section can be switched on at the
same time using the right-hand main
On/Off button.
Press the right-hand main On/Off but-
ton to switch on the freezer section
and the refrigerator section.
The appliance will start to cool and the
temperature required will appear in the
temperature display. The refrigerator
section interior lighting will come on
when the door is opened.
Switching off
To switch off the freezer section and
the refrigerator section, press and
hold the right-hand main On/Off button until the display goes out.
The refrigerator section and freezer section are switched off. If this is does not
happen, the safety lock is still activated
(see "Selecting additional settings - To
deactivate the safety lock).
The refrigerator section interior lighting
will go out and the cooling process will
be switched off.
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Switching on and off
Turning off the refrigerator section separately
The refrigerator section can be turned
off without having to turn off the freezer
section. This is useful, e.g. while on vacation.
To switch off the refrigerator section,
press the left-hand On/Off button until the display goes out.
The interior lighting and the temperature
display for the refrigerator section will
go out. The refrigerator section is
switched off. The temperature display
for the freezer section will remain on.
Turning the refrigerator section back on again
The refrigerator section can also be
switched back on again separately.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If, during a long absence, the refrigeration appliance is switched off but
not cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of bacteria building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the refrigeration appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of
time, observe the following:
Turn the appliance off.
Unplug the appliance or trip the cir-
cuit breaker.
Clean the refrigeration appliance and
leave the door ajar to air the appliance and avoid odors building up inside.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
two instructions if you are switching
the refrigerator section off for a longer
period of time.
To switch the refrigerator section on,
press the left-hand On/Off button.
The temperature display for the refrigerator section lights up. The refrigerator
section starts to cool and the interior
lighting comes 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. Bacteria will cause food which
is not stored at the correct temperature
to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these bacteria.
Reducing the temperature reduces their
growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
- the more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept open
- the more food that is stored in it
- the warmer the food is that is being
put into it
- the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration appliance is. The appliance is designed
for use within specific ambient temperatures (climate range). Do not use
in ambient temperatures for which it
is not designed
... in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 39°F
(4°C) in the refrigerator section.
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool)
The fan automatically turns on when the
cooling system for the refrigerator section turns on. It distributes the temperature in the refrigerator section to all areas evenly so that all the food inside will
be chilled to about the same degree.
...in the Freezer Zone
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
0°F (-18°C) is required. At this temperature the growth of bacteria is generally
halted. As soon as the temperature
rises above 14°F (-10°C), the bacteria
become active in the food again so it
cannot be kept as long. For this reason,
partially defrosted or defrosted food
must not be re-frozen. Food may be refrozen once it has been cooked (boiled
or roasted), as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
bacteria.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation, the temperature
display shows the actual mean re-
frigerator temperature and the current temperature in the warmest part
of the freezer.
The relevant temperature display
flashes when a different temperature is
being set.
Dashes flash in the freezer section
temperature display if the temperature
in the freezer section is outside the
range of the temperature display. At the
same time an alarm will sound.
The required temperature will also flash
in the freezer section temperature
display if the temperature in the freezer
section has risen by several degrees.
This short-term loss of coldness is no
cause for concern in the following circumstances:
- if the appliance doors were left open
or for longer than usual, e.g. when a
large amount of food is being loaded
or taken out.
Setting the temperature for the refrigerator and freezer
The temperature can be selected within
the following ranges:
- from 34°F (1°C) to 46°F (7°C) in the
refrigerator section.
- from 7°F (-15°C) to -15°F (-26°C) in
the freezer section.
The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section can be
adjusted using the relevant button for
setting the temperature.
- fresh food is being frozen.
if the temperature in the freezer
remains above 0°F(-18°C) for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
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The correct temperature
Press the button for setting the tem-
perature repeatedly until the temperature you want lights up in the temperature display.
When you press the button for the first
time the actual temperature for the relevant section is displayed.
The second time you press the button
the last temperature set will flash in the
display.
The temperature value will change until
the highest setting is reached. It will
then drop back to the lowest setting.
The newly selected temperature will be
adopted automatically after a short
while and will appear in the temperature
display.
The set refrigerator section temperature
will light up. The set freezer section
temperature will flash until it reaches
this value.
The temperature in the appliance will
now adjust slowly to the newly set temperature.
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